Zhou Yi looked at the puppet: "Are you sure? Is the electric cat that what's called Horror Claw?"

"Without a doubt. I've been to Spark Plain and dealt with those monsters myself, I wouldn't mistake them."

Duke Destructive was very sure: "Horror Claw gleams and weaves through the plains, its claws can penetrate any matter there. Without wearing the corresponding equipment, or having a special physiology, going there is seeking death."

"The first time I went to Spark Plain, I was looking for someone who was hiding there. That's when I first encountered Horror Claw. They move so fast they're impossible to capture, like lightning and thunder flickering on the ground. The whole plain is the way it is because stones and trees have been pierced through by their running."

"That time I was lucky, I only encountered a few sporadic Horror Claws, and the trip went smoothly."

It recalled, "Years later, I went to Spark Plain for the second time to buy something from the black market there."

"In Spark Plain, using your abilities will raise body temperature and pressure, attracting an attack by Horror Claw, making it very easy to be penetrated and killed."

"That time on the black market, an A-Level cold weapon called White Widow came up for auction, crafted by the Warlord himself, able to directly attack and penetrate consciousness. If injured by it, one could fall into mental confusion, even dementia. Skywalker would be no exception."

"So, it was very lively that time, nearly everyone at the black market gathered around the auction stall..."

Zhou Yi was puzzled: "An A-Level weapon made by the Warlord, why would it end up for sale on the black market?"

"Good weapons need to be tested in real combat."

Duke Destructive explained: "The Warlord allows his weapons to enter the market, to be tested by suitable holders, to gain feedback. For the purpose of further upgrades and innovation."

"It's just that the quantities are very small, and each one is extremely valuable."

"White Widow appeared on the market without warning, causing two Skywalkers to fight over it. They used their abilities to influence the transaction, and then the Horror Claw appeared."

"Normally, this kind of thing also happens from time to time. As long as you escape in time, you can avoid those monsters' pursuit... but that time was different."

"Not only did the Horror Claw come, but also the Spark Knight."

Duke Destructive's painted wooden eyeballs focused on the electric ball in Zhou Yi's hand.

"Spark Knight is composed of flickering, flowing sparks, wielding a giant spark sword, a life form of higher rank than Horror Claw. Rumor has it they rule over the Horror Claw, and are rarely seen."

"When the Spark Knight appeared, it immediately exploded the two Skywalkers into sparks, and everyone at the black market ran for their lives in panic."

"I chose to stay put and avoided calamity. Those who tried to use their abilities and props to escape were instantly penetrated by it and became electric sparks on the plain. As for White Widow, its whereabouts became unknown."

Zhou Yi pondered.

Can Electric Ball evolve into electric cat, and as an electric cat that is a Horror Claw, can it further transform into a Spark Knight?

Whether possible or not.

It's worth trying.

He looked at Duke Destructive: "So the Spark Knight is a Light Core Body?"

"No. At least the Spark Knight I saw wasn't. It was merely at Skywalker level. In terms of absolute strength, not as powerful as those Light Core Horror Claw."

Duke Destructive shook his head.

"Since both are Skywalkers... between the same ranks, to instantly defeat one just by using their abilities, can it really happen?"

Zhou Yi was very curious.

Based on his own combat experience in the Wasteland, even when using Life Strike, he couldn't always calculate the damage, not to mention landing a blow that would kill in one hit. In addition, you would have to get close, assuming the opponent couldn't dodge.

Skywalkers are not wooden stakes, to be pinned down for the hitting.

"Very difficult. Rarely happens in actual combat."

Duke Destructive continued: "Spark Knight can summon Horror Claw; all Horror Claw are its weapons."

"Normally, life forms on Spark Plain move independently, and even when they gather in groups, they don't penetrate a single point. But with Spark Knight's leadership, they will attack together and unleash their true power."

Zhou Yi thoughtfully said, "Spark Knight can command electric cat to fight."

"That's correct."

Duke Destructive said: "Afterward, I asked the local black market survivors. They said that Spark Knight was once a Light Core Body, but for some reason, it has weakened, fallen to Skywalker level."

"Previously, when Spark Knight appeared, it would often seize some Horror Claw that behaved differently from the group, those that would attack their own kind, and it would destroy them. For outsiders who affect or even attempt to capture Horror Claw, it would kill all of them, even slaughtering all other life on the plain. Just with a sword, it could accomplish this."

"But this time, Spark Knight was different, more like it was helping Horror Claw."

Zhou Yi immediately realized: "Has Spark Knight changed?"

"They think so too. They suspected that the past Spark Knight either left or died, giving rise to a new Spark Knight."

Duke Destructive's eyeballs turned to Zhou Yi: "We can boldly speculate—that Spark Knight, is born from electric cat. In other words, theoretically, it's possible to cultivate a Spark Knight here."

Zhou Yi frowned: "Is there conclusive information?"

"There is."

The puppet boy slowly said, "Spark Knight's body has electric arcs connected to each electric cat, able to directly manipulate them for large-scale attacks. Just this point alone proves their close relationship."

"Furthermore, Spark Plain originally didn't have Spark Knight, only Light Core electric cat. They would fight internally and vie for territory, but after many extensive battles, one Light Core electric cat killed the other competitors, becoming the ruler of the plain."

"But soon it also vanished."

"And that's when Spark Knight was first seen."

"I believe this is sufficient to illustrate the relationship between the two."

Duke Destructive flexed his nimble wooden fingers: "The locals of the Spark Plain believe that to evolve into a Spark Knight, a certain catalyst is needed, but that belongs to the secrets of the electric cats. It looks like you might have a chance to crack this secret."

"These pieces of information have all come at a high cost, as well as from personal experiences. Consider it my early investment in the electric cats."

"If the technology matures, I need to be the first to obtain electric cats and the corresponding cat-raising techniques."

Zhou Yi promised immediately: "No problem. I will attempt to explore in that direction."

...

After Duke Destructive left, Zhou Yi turned to the two cat raisers.

"You've heard the situation. The next evolutionary direction for electric cats is very likely the Spark Knight, but for now, let's focus on steadily increasing their numbers and developing their existing abilities."

The robot You Ai and Panda Man Tuo Zhu both agreed.

The cat-raising venture was advancing steadily.

A few days later, the second and third Curved Houses were also built on the coast of Yalong Bay, again disguised with mud-plastered pyramid camouflage.

The two cat raisers were busy every day.

Zhou Yi would visit the site every day.

He quickly noticed that there were differences among the electric cats.

The earliest, Thunderbolt No. 5, had a gentle personality. Although it climbed all over people, it was friendly.

But Thunderbolt No. 6 was aggressive and restless, with a penchant for biting people as if it were poking them with electric sparks, creating a clear sensation of pain.

No. 6 might bite people, but its desire to fight was stronger. When commanded by the Electric Cat Stick, it would become particularly excited, and the electric shock it released was stronger than that of No. 5, one could say it had the lineage of an Innate Warrior.

The most recently bred No. 7, on the other hand, was a lazy cat.

It liked to squat quietly on the shoulders or head of the cat raiser, completely still, its form clearly outlined as a cat's head composed of electric arcs, with two triangular pointed ears and a gaping mouth made of electric arcs.

If you touched it, it could not be bothered to move.

Tuo Zhu said: "This fellow's temperament is like this, quite indolent. But its size and strength are actually the highest among the three electric cats."

Zhou Yi adopted this cat.

The most unique thing was.

No. 7 was the only one among the three electric cats that could communicate.

No. 5 and No. 6 were both in a state of chaos, their behavior highly dependent on instinct.

Attempts to synchronize consciousnesses got no response.

Only No. 7 would reply.

The first thing Zhou Yi said was: "Can you hear me?"

No. 7 said: "Of course I can, I'm not a fool."

It seemed to have a certain level of intelligence from birth.

Zhou Yi played with the electric ball every day and chatted with the electric cat.

"Why don't you like to move? Electric cats all like to run around."

"I can't be bothered to move; it consumes a lot of energy to run. As long as I stay put, you guys will feed me electricity, so I don't need to go around looking for it. Why bother running?"

It was quite clear-headed.

"Why do you guys feed us electricity? Either you are our slaves or you are our masters. Which one are you?"

Zhou Yi counter-asked: "What do you think?"

"You are strong. You have a high energy response on you, I can't beat you, so you must be my master. The others, I'm not so sure."

The electric cat was very astute.

Since he had adopted the cat, Zhou Yi decided to give it an official name.

"From today on, your name is Pikachu."

"Understood."

Pikachu said: "What should I do?"

"Just recharge well."

"And then?"

"I haven't thought it through yet; I wonder if you can evolve further?"

"It's possible, but I'm not sure. I also feel pretty fuzzy about a lot of things; I don't really understand."

Pikachu was still in a Rank B state of life.

It was currently still in its development stage.

While Zhou Yi was focused on raising cats, one day Red Kestrel said: "Zhou, a visitor who claims to represent the Warlord has come to see you."

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