Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 278: Chapter 210: The Red Sword

”Eat, eat.”

Yue Mingming took two Qi and Blood Pills from his pocket and tossed them to the Tentacle Monster. The seemingly cute Tentacle Monster quickly opened its big mouth, swallowed them whole, and chewed them eagerly, while squinting its big blue eyes, appearing to enjoy the treat.

This adorable look made Little Sister Dong’s heart overflow with affection.

”So cute!”

Although she knew the Tentacle Monster was dangerous, she cautiously approached, reaching out to touch its big head.

”Roar...”

As Little Sister Dong approached, the Tentacle Monster was noticeably wary, waving its tentacles and hovering in mid-air, letting out a low growl as if warning her, frightening Little Sister Dong into retreating quickly.

”Don’t be afraid, she’s a teammate of the master.”

Yue Mingming quickly calmed the Summoned Beast’s emotions.

Demon Beasts are inherently hostile to humans. Even though the Tentacle Monster has signed a contract with Yue Mingming to become his Summoned Beast, it doesn’t mean Yue Mingming can control it to do anything.

He and the Tentacle Monster have only signed an equality contract with certain constraints, but if the Summoned Beast encounters life danger, it could flee or even backfire on its master.

It will be affectionate and obedient to its master, but it still maintains its beastly nature towards others. If not for Yue Mingming’s nearby control and soothing, Dong Yunan’s reckless approach would have led to an attack.

With Yue Mingming’s calming influence, the Tentacle Monster’s mood stabilized considerably, but it remained vigilant until Little Sister Dong attempted to feed it a Qi and Blood Pill. Only then did it squint its eyes again and hummed in enjoyment.

For Demon Beasts, the Qi and Blood Pill is evidently a great supplement; a single pill costs a hundred thousand, and feeding three pills is something an average Summoner wouldn’t dare to be so generous with.

”This little glutton.” Little Sister Dong teased.

After having its meal, the Tentacle Monster wasn’t as resistant to Little Sister Dong anymore. With three Qi and Blood Pills in its belly, the Tentacle Monster was clearly satiated and grew closer to Yue Mingming.

”Let’s head back.”

Yue Mingming patted the Tentacle Monster’s big head, summoning it back to the Divine Martial Continent.

Summoned Beasts can stay by a Summoner’s side for extended periods.

Some Summoners, whose personal strength isn’t very high, will have one or two Summoned Beasts with them for protection, although this continuously consumes Soul Power.

Every so often, they must replenish their Soul Power, and as for a creature as large as the Tentacle Monster, it’s quite inconvenient to carry. The food is a significant hassle; feeding Qi and Blood Pills daily is not feasible for Yue Mingming.

”How’s the Soul Power consumption? How many Summoned Beasts can you summon at once?” Lin Feng asked Yue Mingming.

Upon hearing Lin Feng’s question, Yu Qiao was visibly taken aback.

Space Demon Spirits have relatively slow growth rates. From his perspective, the Lifebound Demon Spirit Yue Mingming refined, although unknown, could reach no more than Third and Fourth Grades at best, definitely not more than Fifth Grade.

However, the Tentacle Monster is genuinely a Fifth Grade Demon Beast.

For a typical Summoner, summoning a Summoned Beast exceeding their own strength is already quite challenging, marking them as geniuses among Summoners. Summoning two Summoned Beasts simultaneously would be exceedingly rare among Summoners.

Yu Qiao wasn’t aware that Yue Mingming is no ordinary Summoner; he has the ability to connect with the Exotic Realm’s monsters.

”If I absorb Flood Dragon Nether’s Soul Skill, I can summon one more.”

Yue Mingming responded affirmatively.

Lin Feng nodded, refraining from further questions, knowing that Yue Mingming’s Lifebound Demon Spirit, although growing to Third Grade, has just absorbed its first Soul Skill. It will need a period before absorbing a second Soul Skill.

”It really can!”

Yu Qiao looked at Yue Mingming, utterly astonished.

As a Summoner, Yue Mingming patched the team’s only weak spot. The first Summoned Beast, the Tentacle Monster, was beyond everyone’s expectations.

The Tentacle Monster, with its rapid speed, not only attacks with its tentacles but also traps enemies, releases poisonous smoke, and emits terrifying toxins—no one would want to encounter it.

Moreover, this is just Yue Mingming’s first Summoned Beast.

The National College Glory Championships are divided into preliminary and finals, spanning two months, giving Yue Mingming ample time to select other Summoned Beasts.

Of course, signing contracts isn’t limitless. Based on Yue Mingming’s abilities, he can sign contracts with up to three Demon Beasts.

If he acquires another tricky Demon Beast like the Tentacle Monster, Yue Mingming would surely be a headache for all the teams.

He will be the Red Cloud Team’s secret weapon.

It seems like their team truly has the capability to claim first place now.

First place!

Initially, Yu Qiao never dared to dream of this.

To know that the trio of Lin Feng has just entered their junior year, as the previous coach mentioned, one significant reason for Lin Feng’s team winning was due to the asymmetry of information.

If Yu Qiao hadn’t informed them of the Red Cloud Team’s main lineup’s Soul Skills and battle tactics, the outcome of the match wouldn’t be certain who would win or lose.

In Yu Qiao’s expectations, reaching the top three would have been enough.

He joined Lin Feng’s team more for resources and to showcase his strength.

For post-graduation, joining an S-tier club and officially entering the Glory Professional Alliance.

This is the aspiration for many.

Undeniably, some aim to become dazzling superstars, but most are after resources and Soul Skills.

Glory professional players don’t merely compete; it isn’t always glamorous in the public eye. Many players also need to battle in the Otherworld.

Slaying Demon Beasts, killing the Alien Race.

Of course, they can also be slain.

Many join the Glory Professional Alliance to rapidly enhance their abilities and shorten the time to become powerful.