Chapter 847: Mystic Realm 88
Chapter 847: Mystic Realm 88 (Combined)
Suddenly, the cloud layer above began to stir in an unusual manner.
Then, a massive green figure, large enough to obscure half the sky, darted down from the clouds.
At the same time, the Cloud Steps on either side of the Sky Passage surged up, completely enveloping the green figure.
When the Cloud Steps dissipated, the enormous Emerald Beast had already come to a stop on the Sky Passage, with some of the Cloud Steps forming steps around it.
The person seated atop the beast’s back had not a single hair out of place and descended the Cloud Steps gracefully.
"Steel Slash..."
Steel Treasure looked at the quietly resting Emerald Beast and the Cloud Steps, feeling a sense of wonder.
It had never seen such a scene while flying through the air.
"You put Flame Kiru and the others into the Beastmaster Codex", Migala said, remembering something as the person descended.
Qiao Sang was taken aback. "Why?"
Migala replied coolly, "If the familiars go up, they need tickets too. I only bought tickets for the two of us."
Qiao Sang, without another word, waved his hand and gathered Fangy and the others into the Beastmaster Codex.
At that moment, a sweet voice echoed from above:
"Dear passengers, welcome to the Sky Passage. The next stop is Pantian City. Please board in an orderly manner. The stop will last for ten minutes."
As the announcement finished, uniformed attendants appeared beside the Cloud Steps.
Migala handed over the tickets for inspection and then led Qiao Sang to their seats on the Azure Bird.
Throughout this process, the Azure Bird remained perfectly still, as if it wasn't even breathing.
"I didn't expect this familiar to have practiced Stealth Breath", Migala remarked after a while.
Stealth Breath, a Mid-tier Skill for the Wind Element, can conceal one's presence. When perfected, it can even pause breathing. Most weak wild beast companions know this trick.
However, this Azure Bird had clearly practiced it to ensure a smoother experience for its passengers.
"They've all undergone professional training before being put into service", Qiao Sang explained.
As he spoke, the sweet voice echoed again:
"Dear passengers, we are about to take off. Please ensure your safety and do not leave your seats. We hope you enjoy a relaxing and comfortable journey."
Five seconds later, the Azure Bird’s massive wings spread, lifting it to a higher altitude, level with the Sky Passage.
At the same time, a transparent protective shield enveloped the Azure Bird, blocking out any air currents.
...
An hour and a half later.
Pantian City.
Beastmaster Center.
Third Floor.
The office of the Examiners, responsible for evaluations.
A tall, middle-aged man stared at the computer screen for several minutes before turning to ask:
"You are a Yuhua Resident. Why didn't you participate in the Yuhua Region's Regional Tournament, and instead come to our Hollow Plains?"
Because my destiny lies here... Qiao Sang didn't voice his thoughts aloud. "My teacher brought me here for training."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's expression changed.
The young girl before him was clearly of school age, yet she was not in school and had been brought out for training, which included participating in a Regional Tournament.
She was truly extraordinary... The middle-aged man made up his mind and began searching the evaluation missions.
Since it was for training, he needed to assign a challenging mission. Otherwise, the girl might think that obtaining a spot in the Hollow Plains' Regional Tournament was easy.
With this in mind, the middle-aged man selected a mission and looked up.
"A week ago, a 31-year-old young man went missing in Mystic Realm 88. I want you to find him."
He paused and added, "If the young man is already gone, I hope you can retrieve his remains. He sent a distress signal before he disappeared. I'll send the coordinates and his information to your Beastmaster Center app."
The mission location was inside a Hidden Realm, which significantly increased the difficulty... Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something and asked, "What if his entire body was consumed by a wild beast companion?"
The wild beast companions in Hidden Realms have never been tamed and have never seen humans. Some of them consider humans as food.
Back when she was in Yuhua Region Hometown, Qiao Sang often saw people who had come out of the Hidden Realm recount their harrowing experiences of being chased by wild beast companions online.
For someone so young to speak of such terrifying experiences so calmly... The middle-aged man's expression flickered with surprise for a moment before he quickly regained his composure and said in a normal tone:
"Then find evidence that he's already dead. Once you do, your evaluation will be considered passed."
This mission is too difficult... Qiao Sang nodded and said:
"I understand."
...
"Ya Ya!"
Stepping out of the office, Fangy excitedly stretched out her claws and pointed forward, indicating they should set off immediately!
Qiao Sang's lips twitched. "Not in a hurry. Let me gather more information about the Hidden Realm first."
This mission was clearly different from the previous one.
The Hidden Realm, a place ordinary Beastmasters regarded as a den of dragons and tigers.
Unlike the warehouse, where one could go in, check things out, and immediately return if nothing was amiss.
Once inside the Hidden Realm, one had to be fully prepared, or they might never come back.
However, Qiao Sang wasn't too worried, given that she had an S-Class Beastmaster accompanying her.
Regardless of whether the mission was completed or not, her safety was guaranteed.
...
"What? You're not going in with me?!" Qiao Sang's eyes widened in disbelief as she confirmed.
She had never expected that after she described the mission, Teacher Mikara would say she wasn't going in with her!
Migala calmly replied, "I said I wouldn't interfere with your evaluation mission."
Qiao Sang quickly added, "You don't have to help me during the mission; just come in with me."
Migala looked at her and said, "I've been inside the Hidden Realm of the Dragon Nation before and know the situation there. It requires absolute vigilance. If I accompany you, will you still feel a sense of danger? Will you remain vigilant at all times?"
Qiao Sang was taken aback and couldn't answer immediately.
To be honest, she would be vigilant, but not all the time.
With an S-Class Beastmaster around, who could feel a sense of danger?
Seeing Qiao Sang's silence, Migala knew she understood. She said seriously, "This mission will be a great opportunity for you to hone your skills. You need to solve the problems you face on your own. No Beastmaster who participates in the Interstellar Cup has grown up in a protected environment."
Qiao Sang fell silent, then nodded.
"I understand."
...
Beastmaster Center, residential area.
Room 907.
Qiao Sang turned on her computer and clicked on the search bar, intending to look up the conditions in Mystic Realm 88.
For safety and information gathering, almost every Hidden Realm had its own dedicated forum.
People who had been inside and those preparing to go would discuss there.
I wonder if there are any posts about the young man's disappearance... Qiao Sang's gaze moved down, and she quickly found what she was looking for:
#My Companion Disappeared in Mystic Realm 88
Qiao Sang clicked to read the post.
[Everyone, be warned. When entering Mystic Realm 88, make sure to find a Beastmaster with a familiar that doesn't sleep as your companion. I went in with three companions a half-month ago: a Professional Beastmaster, a Familiar Trainer, a Healer, and an Explorer. We were all set. But after spending just one night inside, the Familiar Trainer was gone by morning, and we didn't hear a thing during the night.]
There were many comments below, and Qiao Sang saw one that caught her attention:
[With four of you, didn't you take turns keeping watch at night?]
The original poster replied:
[The missing Familiar Trainer was the one on watch that night.]
[Then it's the Familiar Trainer's fault. In my opinion, finding a familiar that doesn't sleep won't help. Even if you wake up, can you guarantee you can deal with a wild beast companion that sees you? If you're going, find a Beastmaster with a familiar that can Space Teleport as your companion.]
"Xunxun..."
As Qiao Sang continued browsing, Treasure Seeker's voice sounded beside her.
She turned her head and saw that Treasure Seeker had somehow moved next to her, staring intently at the comments on the computer screen.
Its gaze fell on the line, "If you're going, find a Beastmaster with a familiar that can Space Teleport as your companion", and it nodded in agreement.
"Xunxun~"
Noticing the computer screen had stopped moving, Treasure Seeker looked up at its Beastmaster and called out, urging her to keep reading.
Qiao Sang's lips twitched. Instead of continuing to browse, she closed the post and checked other content.
The young man they were looking for in the mission had gone missing a week ago, not half a month ago. The person who posted this had not woken up when their companion disappeared. Either the missing person was taken away by a wild beast companion without making a sound, or the people there that night were affected by Hypnosis or similar skills.
If she were to encounter such a situation, the former could be handled by having a Treasure Seeker use Space Teleportation. For the latter, Hypnosis-type moves usually don't succeed immediately; there are a few seconds of drowsiness before they take effect. Lulu could use Healing Light during this time, or she could have the Treasure Seeker use Lick.
Qiao Sang glanced through the posts and finally clicked on the pinned post titled #Mystic Realm 88 Information Overview#.
[Mystic Realm 88, Location: Golden Fog Mountain, Level: C]
[Mystic Realm 88 has only one entrance. Upon entering, you will encounter a group of Junior-level insect and Toxic-type familiars, Venomfang Insects. They are numerous, bold, and already know that humans will occasionally enter, so be cautious. You may face a group of Venomfang Insects as soon as you enter.]
[Remember, it's essential to bring a Beastmaster with a healing-type familiar. If possible, bring a Healing specialist who can specifically counter poisons, as there are many Poison-type pets in this Hidden Realm.]
[To reach the deeper parts of the Hidden Realm, head southwest. There, you'll find a group of Poison-type Hair-Liking Scorpions. They enjoy eating hair, so bring a few wigs and scatter them along your path. This will divert their attention, and they won't be interested in you anymore.]
[If you can't afford many wigs, shave your head before entering. Hair-Liking Scorpions won't be interested in you then.]
[The northwest direction is the least recommended. The ground is home to a group of Bog Golems that can unexpectedly drag you into the swamp. In the sky, Sorrow Birds often circle. If you hear them call, you and your familiars will feel overwhelming sorrow and cry uncontrollably. This will leave you vulnerable to attacks, and you will likely fall from the sky, only to be dragged into the mud by Bog Golems.]
[Also, remember to have someone keep watch at night. Many people have gone missing while resting at night in recent years.]
[In any case, if you plan to enter Mystic Realm 88, at least go in a group of three...]
Qiao Sang carefully read through the post, noting down the relevant information. When she read that at least three people should go together, she began to seriously consider her options:
Although Fangy and the others have attack, escape, and healing skills, this is her first time entering a Hidden Realm. For safety, should she find two more people to go with her...
"Xunxun..."
At that moment, Treasure Seeker called out, interrupting her thoughts.
Qiao Sang turned to look at it.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker showed a "scared" expression.
This place is too dangerous. We should find two powerful humans to go with us.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Can you understand all the words?" Qiao Sang asked with a complex expression.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker was initially stunned, then quickly waved its claws, indicating that it couldn't read much and wasn't suitable for learning at all!
Qiao Sang: "..."
...
At the same time.
In the neighboring room.
Bathroom.
Migala looked at the Mud Beast beside her, a creature mostly a milky white color with hands but no feet. She said:
"Spit it out."
"Nie nie."
The Mud Beast called out and opened its mouth, spraying a slightly viscous white mud onto Migala's face.
Migala didn't dodge, allowing the mud to cover her face.
She looked in the mirror, reached out, and rubbed her face.
The mud seeped into her skin and disappeared.
Migala pressed her nose, and the originally high bridge instantly flattened.
She squeezed her cheeks, and they immediately indented, changing her oval face into a more angular one.
She then adjusted her eyebrows, eyes, and chin.
Three minutes later, Migala looked in the mirror at her now slender, slightly sunken face with small, sharp eyes and prominent cheekbones. She smiled in satisfaction.
As Qiao Sang's mentor for the next few decades, she had to ensure her safety. A Hidden Realm is a dangerous place, and she couldn't let Qiao Sang go alone.
However, if she stayed by Qiao Sang's side, it would affect her mindset and the effectiveness of the training.
But this problem was easy to solve—she just needed to make sure Qiao Sang didn't recognize her...
...
On the other side.
Qiao Sang looked at the information sent by the Beastmaster Center regarding the mission evaluation.
[Missing Person Information: Liu Bo, male, 31 years old, C-Class Healing Specialist, went missing a week ago. He entered the Hidden Realm in a group of three. The other two are Zhai Yang, contact: 18...0765, and Yuan Jiewen, contact: 18...3443.]
The people who were there at the time know the situation best. It would be best to bring one of them with me... Qiao Sang thought to himself as he dialed Zhai Yang's number according to the information displayed. (End of Chapter)
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