Chapter 699: Chapter 495: Ether Essence
The rift wasn’t very large, just about a meter wide, and soon something crawled out from inside.
Yes, something like a worm.
This creature was shaped like an earthworm, entirely white.
Its head was slightly thicker than its body, shaped like a pointed cone.
On top of it was a single eye, along with two long tentacles.
"What the hell is this."
Li Pu frowned, having no clue what kind of beast this was.
"It’s a Void Essence."
But Liu Jisheng recognized it.
He even raised his hand to tap something, revealing on his wristwatch that it was an A-Class, 3rd Evolution Level 57.
The max level for the 3rd Evolution is LV60, this thing was nearly maxed out.
"It’s a derivative beast that emerges from certain formidable Void Race beasts."
"The right carrier in a reincarnated state is their most attractive target."
"It’s easy to attract them to break through the void and come over."
"Actually, they’re quite troublesome, and more importantly, they usually come in large numbers."
His expression turned slightly serious.
Just as he finished speaking, a bunch of Void Essences appeared one after another, dozens within a blink of an eye.
Fortunately, Li Pu was prepared in advance, choosing the largest training field.
It was as large as a football field, providing ample space for battle.
"However, some Summoners will intentionally figure out ways to attract Void Essences when arranging to reincarnate their summoned beasts."
At this time, Liu Jisheng continued to explain.
"Because if a summoned beast in a reincarnated state is successfully invaded by a Void Essence, it will undergo possession."
"The possessed carrier will evolve into a new breed or species by combining features of the Void Essence with its own characteristics."
"Void Essences are originally A-Class beasts, possession can significantly elevate the carrier’s grade."
"If the carrier was originally A-Class or A+ Class, it might even evolve into S-Class."
"The most crucial aspect is that possession by a Void Essence doesn’t break the contractual relationship."
"In other words, if possession is successful, you’d get a brand-new stronger summoned beast."
"There was once a Summoner who acquired an S-Class summoned beast using this method."
"Of course, once possession is successful, your original summoned beast will be completely replaced in the strictest sense, as the mind and consciousness would belong to the Void Essence."
Liu Jisheng explained to Li Pu in a rapid manner.
If it weren’t for Li Pu’s apparent unfamiliarity with the creature, Liu might’ve thought it was purposely drawn to enhance the summoned beast’s grade.
"Let’s forget about it."
Li Pu simply shook his head in response.
Be it Bubu or the Little Ugly Wolf, they had been with him for so long, forming a bond over time.
He certainly couldn’t let them be possessed by Void Essences.
Not to mention, these bizarre creatures would probably produce an even uglier breed if combined, more hideous than the Little Ugly Wolf.
"Don’t underestimate the appearance of these Void Essences."
"As mentioned earlier, they are born from formidable Void Race monsters."
"So, the characteristics after possession will tend to align with that monster, not their current form."
Perhaps guessing Li Pu’s thoughts, Liu Jisheng added.
"But saying that’s pointless, you probably wouldn’t let them undergo possession."
He also shook his head, having seen the determined refusal in Li Pu’s eyes.
After finishing, his cyborg and rainbow fox had already moved to Bubu and the Little Ugly Wolf’s reincarnation formations, joining the scarecrow’s defense line.
"Senior, is there anything particular to watch out for with these Void Essences?"
Li Pu continued to inquire.
"The most dangerous part of these beasts in battle is their pointed head."
Liu Jisheng was saying this when suddenly he noticed the scarecrow at the frontline had already engaged with a Void Essence.
[Grass!]
The Void Essence skillfully wrapped around the scarecrow’s neck as it struggled.
[Gah!]
Then its sharp pointed head began fiercely stabbing at the scarecrow’s head.
"Ah..."
Liu Jisheng’s mouth opened slightly upon seeing this scene.
The Void Essence’s pointed head had an extremely high attack rate, able to stab 3-4 times per second at least.
He roughly knew that scarecrow-type summoned beasts weren’t particularly afraid of piercing attacks.
However, the uniquely shaped pointed head, with repeated attacks, could easily cause effective damage to the scarecrow through back-and-forth strikes.
(Not sure if the rescue will make it in time...)
Through telepathy, Liu Jisheng prepared to give his cyborg an order.
"Don’t worry, Senior, it doesn’t have a brain."
But Li Pu, seeming to perceive his thought, pointed to his own head.
"Junior, that’s not a matter of stupidity."
Liu Jisheng seemed to misunderstand his point: "The key is if it keeps attacking like this... really?!"
As he spoke, he saw that the scarecrow’s head had been smashed by the Void Essence, yet it still managed to grab it, slam it to the ground, and stomp it into pieces with several kicks.
[Grass!]
The scarecrow even gave a thumbs up, indicating it was very okay.
"I’ve heard that scarecrow-type beings have strong lifeforce, but didn’t expect it to be this strong."
Liu Jisheng was a bit dumbfounded.
The head had been smashed, yet it was still lively and energetic?
But evidently, he didn’t know Li Pu’s scarecrow well, and the more astonishing part was yet to come.
The scarecrow waved its hand, summoning a solid stone chair out of nowhere beside it.
