At this moment, the effect of using the Earthquake Technique was clearly mediocre. Therefore, what was launched after the conversion through the Five Elements Cycle was an Earth Spike attack that reached the peak energy of Emperor Level 1.

Such energy, even if used for the most basic Fireball Technique, could summon a terrifyingly hot and massive fireball.

As for launching the Earth Spike attack, the outcome was even more potent.

THRUM!

A dull, heavy sound emanated from the shield of the Five Elements Paper Diagram.

Then...

FWOOSH FWOOSH FWOOSH...

Countless Earth Spikes formed not just on the ground but even materialized from the void. It was as if the entire coastal area had transformed into an abyss of spikes, their sharp points like the Reaper's scythe, poised to steal lives.

HISS HISS HISS...

The cacophonous hissing of countless snakes arose, a chaotic and noisy din.

But none of it could change one fact.

With just this single barrage, countless Earth Spikes pierced through, and an incalculable number of Blackwater Mysterious Snakes perished!

Among them were as many as ten Monarch-level Blackwater Mysterious Snakes!

Even though they were only low-level Monarchs, this was still an inconceivable feat.

Their notoriously difficult-to-breach defenses, the protection the Blackwater Mysterious Snakes concealed beneath the water's surface, proved utterly fragile before those Earth Spikes, shattering with ease.

The power of the Five Elements Paper Diagram wasn't limited to the immense strength generated by the constructive cycle of the Five Elements. More importantly, it could freely switch its attack Attribute to leverage the destructive cycle for elemental restraint.

This was precisely what happened.

A multitude of Blackwater Mysterious Snake corpses slowly floated to the water's surface.

Spatial ripples even formed on both sides of the condensed Earth Spikes. Clearly, even though Su Ping had intentionally suppressed the eruptive power of the Five Elements Cycle, an attack of this magnitude still placed the fragile Secret Realm under tremendous pressure.

However, the effect was undeniably remarkable.

With just that one attack, the area before the stern-faced man was completely cleared!

Everyone was stunned.

This included the stern-faced man, who stared incredulously at the shield in Su Ping's hand—it looked like a papier-mâché Lego toy.

This thing... it's not just a toy, is it?

Fortunately, the man surnamed Wei was the first to regain his composure.

"What are you all gaping at? This is a battlefield!"

Everyone then snapped back to reality. They realized Su Ping had only dealt with the threats in Old Wei's direction and the surrounding sea area; the snakes directly in front of them, being too close, were still a problem.

Nevertheless, it had to be said that Su Ping, relying solely on his individual power, had managed to bring about a tremendous change in the entire battle situation!

What kind of Pet Beast was this?

How could a Commander-level Pet Beast exhibit the peak power of a Monarch Level, or possibly even an Emperor Level?

Hmm... Does it just have a rather long cooldown?

Everyone couldn't help but steal glances at Su Ping's actions.

They watched Su Ping take out sheets of paper-like resources, tossing them into the shield's five-pointed star-shaped mouth as if they were worthless. He also constantly dipped the shield into the seawater, apparently to cool it down. Seeing this, the others felt a sense of understanding.

So, this thing only unleashes its greatest effect and power when it's being protected like this?

And indeed, that was the case.

The principles of Five Elements creation and destruction, after all, had not been fully perfected. Even in this trial run, Su Ping had identified many issues.

The energy conversion itself was straightforward, but activating this generated power required an energy supplement and a cooldown period before it could be used again.

However, even so, it was enough to astonish everyone and, simultaneously, change the battle's outcome.

Originally, faced with such a massive tide of snakes, they would have had no choice but to retreat.

But now, things were different.

Approximately every five minutes, Su Ping could summon an Earth Spike eruption from the Five Elements Paper Diagram, sufficient to annihilate a large swath of the snake tide.

Finally, only corpses remained floating on the water's surface.

And the blood that stained the water crimson.

HUFF...

The bald man, who had been wielding the two shoulder cannons, slumped to the ground, gasping heavily.

It wasn't just physical exhaustion but also the depletion of his spiritual power.

Clearly, the toll of this battle had been enormous.

Su Ping could rest for now, but their mission was far from complete.

"Alright, there's always time to rest later," the stern-faced leader declared. "Use Recovery Potions on the Pet Beasts and sweep the entire Secret Realm as quickly as possible!"

"Old Luo, you stay put. Operate the Mini Mechanical Radar, maintain contact, and protect Breeder Su. Everyone else, follow me to sweep the waters!"

"Yes, sir!"

Old Luo was the burly, bald man. He was the most exhausted this time since, in addition to his Pet Beasts, he was also responsible for detonating the Mechanical Weapons.

"HEH HEH, thanks a lot, Breeder Su," Old Luo said with a chuckle from the side as the other three plunged into the water. "If it weren't for you, our team probably would have really messed up this time."

Su Ping shook his head with a smile. His first attempt at using the Five Elements Paper Diagram in combat had revealed many problems and highlighted considerable room for improvement.

He glanced at the shoulder cannons and other Mechanical Weapons on Old Luo, asking curiously,

"Your Mechanical Weapons are quite impressive."

"Of course! Breeder Su, you truly have a discerning eye. These are all meticulously crafted by yours truly!"

Old Luo gave a thumbs-up, looking extremely proud.

Su Ping wasn't just being polite or making idle small talk.

During the battle, he had spent a lot of time observing Old Luo. Besides the shoulder cannons, the man had also deployed explosive robots.

Now, Old Luo was holding a tablet, its screen displaying a survey of the Secret Realm; he was clearly an important member of the team.

"Brother Luo, are you a Mechanist?"

Old Luo nodded, then scratched his head. "Just an Intermediate Level Mechanist. These Mechanical Weapons are decent, but I've never managed to design a truly outstanding Mechanical Pet Beast."

Su Ping nodded thoughtfully. So, this is how Mechanists are categorized?

He was quite interested in this. After this current venture, no matter what, he had to break through his own Realm and advance to the Commander Level.

Once he contracted Feifei, he would need to start considering the Cultivation path for his third contracted Mechanical Pet Beast.

Thus, understanding the Mechanical System was essential.

Of course, Feifei's unique situation differed substantially from normal Mechanical Pet Beasts. Su Ping had some preliminary ideas on how to begin her Cultivation, but whether he could bring them to fruition was another matter.

Therefore, chatting with an experienced Mechanist like Old Luo could prove very beneficial.

Time passed as the two men conversed.

This Secret Realm, though peculiar, presented no further major troubles or dangers after the initial onslaught, which could only be described as a tidal wave of snakes.

Even when the rest of the team encountered some lingering Blackwater Mysterious Snakes, they were all swiftly dispatched underwater.

Consequently, the exploration team members, their Space Rings seemingly brimming with loot, collected the carcasses of the Monarch-level Blackwater Mysterious Snakes before returning to the small island.

Dividing the spoils was a matter for after they left the Secret Realm.

Next, everyone turned their gaze to Su Ping.

The stern-faced leader finally spoke,

"Breeder Su, it's all up to you now."

Su Ping nodded and then stood up, a sense of excitement building within him.

This Secret Realm, an untouched legacy of a Saint Spirit-level Beast Tamer from countless years ago, still possessed a powerful remnant Origin despite dissipating for so long. He wondered if his enhanced Space Absorption could extract a new Space Characteristic for him.

With this thought, Su Ping extended his hand. Under the direction of his spiritual power, an ethereal tentacle emerged from his Beast Taming Space. It slowly spread from his body, reaching into the turbulent and near-shattering Secret Realm.

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