CHAPTER 416: CHAPTER 244: IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM (TWO IN ONE)_2

Qin Shou’s expression was grave; the gap in strength between his own body and Xilizan was too vast, and even the system’s built-in space was becoming unreliable.

If the gap in strength between his body and the monster exceeded five Star Levels, he might no longer be able to use system bugs to trap powerful monsters.

It seemed that he needed to restrain Xilizan’s recovery of power.

If it advanced to Nightmare Six-star, he’d be the first victim.

What else about this broken system have I not figured out?

Qin Shou shook his head, storing the foul-smelling severed head and the Swordfish Eye monster puppet in the system space, before flying in the direction where the Blue Flame Phoenix had fled.

The Blue Flame Phoenix—seeking survival with broken wings—might also be an Undead Monster.

The direction it flew was toward Sealing Demon Mountain. The Drue Star People encountering an Undead Monster would undoubtedly not miss the opportunity.

The prerequisite for the Drue Star People to transform into monsters was to absorb the monster into Dr Space, allowing special cells to passively mimic the monster’s body structure, enabling them to transform for battle.

The more exceptional the talent of Drue Star People, the greater the variety of monster types they could mimic, and the stronger the simulated monster.

Earth’s records noted that Drue Planet once had a genius capable of mimicking over a dozen Titan Giant Beasts, but this individual perished prematurely under Demon Eye Planet’s fear, unable to grow further.

Once the information about the Blue Flame Phoenix leaked, the Drue Star People would undoubtedly be the most frantic.

Demon Eye Star People couldn’t refine Undead Monsters, the Giant God Race lacked Beast Taming Techniques, and Earth’s Unbreakable Realm Beast Tamers, reliant on cultivation, couldn’t nurture Undying Beasts.

However, this didn’t mean other factions wouldn’t get involved.

Undead Monsters could be used to create Breakthrough Potions or as other valuable resources, making them the best material available.

Thus, the emergence of the Blue Flame Phoenix would certainly plunge the Molu Mountain Range into the chaotic vortex.

Even though the Blue Flame Phoenix was merely Nightmare Six-star.

...

"Screee..."

In the high skies, the Blue Flame Phoenix freely soared across the heavens, its cry brimming with boundless vitality.

Though it had been disgusted by that foul-smelling monster for a while, it had finally managed to escape.

Not long after, a giant beast’s roar echoed from the ground below. The Blue Flame Phoenix’s eyes lit up—wasn’t that the Swamp Giant Crocodile it loved to eat?

After being trapped for so long, today it would truly feast.

With an excited screech, the Blue Flame Phoenix dove from the heights.

"Boom..."

A round of blazing blue sun descended from the sky, rapidly closing in on the battlefield. Scorching heat seared the earth, and an overwhelming aura swept out, causing the Drue Star People who had transformed into monsters to tremble uncontrollably.

"It’s a Nightmare Six-star monster..."

"A blue fire attribute monster. So strong..."

"Be careful, its intentions don’t seem friendly..."

A dozen monsters abandoned Flower Eye’s last monster puppet, standing ready for battle.

Amidst the ruined monster puppets, Flower Eye stealthily escaped the puppet’s body while the Drue Star People were distracted by the incoming flaming fireball from above, fleeing far from the battlefield.

After only running several hundred meters, Flower Eye felt the temperature suddenly spike behind him. The broken forest erupted into a blaze of blue flames, and monsters transformed by Drue Star People howled in agony, clearly no match for the "Blue Intense Flame Fireball."

"Screee..."

A piercingly excited cry rang out, transforming into sound waves that swept across the land.

Instantly, under the sonic wave’s sweep, Flower Eye’s eardrums throbbed in pain, his head felt as if it would split.

Without a monster puppet, he could only muster all his strength to sprint forward.

Just then, the battlefield behind him exploded with a continuous barrage of violent shockwaves. Dizzy and disoriented, Flower Eye lost caution and was caught in a raging energy shockwave, tumbling headfirst into an underground fissure, unconscious.

He didn’t know how much time had passed, but gradually, a refreshing coolness washed over his body, like a summer breeze soothing his weary form.

His consciousness returned, and as he slowly opened his five demonic eyes, his vision filled with a haughty white-haired Six-eyed girl.

"Miss Charming Eyes!"

Flower Eye jolted awake, "Miss Charming Eyes, it’s such a relief you’re okay. What about Luanyan?"

Miss Charming Eyes remained her usual proud and dismissive self.

"We were surrounded by those lowly Drue Star People. Luanyan and Swordfish Eye, that useless fool, stayed behind to cover me, so I took the opportunity to escape."

"As long as you’re safe, Miss Charming Eyes."

Flower Eye stood and glanced around at their surroundings in confusion, asking, "Miss Charming Eyes, where are we now?"

"I got lost. Then I found you unconscious on the edge of a battlefield and brought you here, using a family potion to save your life."

"Thank you, Miss Charming Eyes, for saving me..."

Flower Eye had just begun to feel touched, only for Miss Charming Eyes to shamelessly add, "Stop wasting words and escort me back immediately. Or you’ll regret it."

Flower Eye: "..."

Of course, that’s the real Miss Charming Eyes.

After quickly recovering from his injuries, Flower Eye casually caught a Nightmare Two-star flying monster in the vicinity, refining it into a puppet and accompanying Miss Charming Eyes toward Demon Eye Base City.

Atop a mountain peak, Qin Shou stood with hands clasped behind his back, watching Flower Eye and Miss Charming Eyes vanish into the horizon with a calm expression.

The Hundred-Eyed Demon fused with Miss Charming Eyes had essentially become a genuine Six-eyed Demon.

Since Miss Charming Eyes was created using "living body" material, the Hundred-Eyed Demon retained some of her memories.

This time, when the Hundred-Eyed Demon returned, it shouldn’t arouse suspicion.

As for the Blue Flame Phoenix sealed within Miss Charming Eyes’ magic eyes, the Hundred-Eyed Demon would surely have excuses to explain.

"Lao Qin, here, all I managed to snatch of Luanyan’s corpse was the head; those Drue Star People were brutal..."

Brother Monkey suddenly leapt from the golden insect swarm, holding a blood-covered head.

Qin Shou instinctively stepped back, "The head will do."

He summoned the system space, gesturing for Brother Monkey to toss the head inside.

Soon, Big Big Wolf handed Qin Shou a Five-Eyed Card.

The Five-Eyed identity was secured.

As for the Six-eyed rank, with the Hundred-Eyed Demon stationed in Demon Eye Base City, Qin Shou wouldn’t need to act personally.

On Demon Eye Planet, a Six-eyed Demon was enough to facilitate all his plans.

"Beep... Dear Host, the information regarding the Blue Flame Phoenix has now been leaked by Drue Star People. Molu Mountain Range will soon become an arena for various factions. It is recommended you choose a side quickly..."

Galatron’s cold voice echoed in his ears, and Qin Shou agreed it was time.

Though the Blue Flame Phoenix was only Nightmare Six-star, as an Undead Monster, it was enough to prompt powerful figures from every faction.

The Drue Star People, determined to claim the Undead Monster, would undoubtedly dispatch stronger fighters to ensure success.

Based on the information brought by Brother Monkey, it seemed Earth and the Giant God Race had already allied with Drue Planet to oppose the dominant Demon Eye Planet.

Thus, among the four faction’s elites, Demon Eye Planet’s warriors would undoubtedly be targeted by the alliance of the Three Great Forces. Joining the Demon Eye Force could lead to unfavorable circumstances.

As for the Giant God Race and Earth factions, Qin Shou was an Earthling, so joining them wasn’t an issue.

Pretending to be part of the Giant God Race would require using the Giantization Armor, costing Star Power and being unsustainable.

Thus, disguising himself as a Drue Star Person was Qin Shou’s most viable option.

But...

Qin Shou turned to gaze at Brother Monkey, who was munching on a banana, and suddenly chuckled.

Come on, he was a Summoner—why was he even hesitating?

With the four factions available, he could infiltrate any of them at will.

This broken system was utterly useless—unable to directly enhance the host’s combat power, lacking sufficient bugs for monster control, and even the built-in system space wasn’t reliable anymore.

But, its host was Qin Shou!

If you can’t beat them, join them!

Until you become their leader!

...

Three days later.

Molu Mountain Range, Drue Base temporary camp.

Qin Shou, donning a pale and unfamiliar face, followed dozens of Drue Star People into the camp.

At the rear of the crowd, Qin Shou pulled aside a thin young man and whispered, "Lublu, you say this Undead Monster is so strong—what use can us mediocre Monster Hunters possibly be?"

Over the past two days, Qin Shou had seamlessly replaced a member of the Drue Star People’s group.

Lublu glanced at Qin Shou and cautiously replied, "Shhh, they didn’t bring us here to deal with the Undead Monster."

Qin Shou raised an eyebrow, not here for the Blue Flame Phoenix?

Could it be...