[Spirit: Dream Butterfly (Elite)] [Info: Omitted] [Traits: Omitted] [Special Moves: Omitted] [Training Plan: Omitted] [Special: ① Constant Dream Scene; ② Five-Sense Manipulation; ③ Spirit Orb (Renameable) (Unlock with 21 Intel Points)] Su Hao: "!!!" He rubbed his eyes, making sure he wasn't seeing things. He then opened the info for other spirits like the Ember Crow, scrolling from the first page to the last. "Why isn't it there? "Is it because they're not present? Or...?" He noticed the masters were deep in discussion. After a moment's thought, he reached under the table, spread his fingers... And summoned the Ember Crow, the one that made the least noise. "Caw...?" Before the bewildered Ember Crow could even let out a proper caw, he pressed it down. Now it was even more confused. Who am I? Where am I? What did Su Hao call me for? Su Hao was staring at the panel. One minute, two minutes passed, but the Ember Crow's info still didn't show the "Spirit Orb" option. "So, only the Dream Butterfly meets the unlock conditions. "Even if other spirits mastered the method, they couldn't develop a 'Spirit Orb'? "Then what exactly is the 'Spirit Orb'?" 21 Intel Points, no discount. Su Hao didn't impulsively unlock it all at once. Instead, he opted for a tiered payment. He spent 1 Intel Point to unlock a brief description of the 'Spirit Orb.' [Spirit Orb: An orb created by the Dream Butterfly by materializing its psychic power. It can store psychic energy, enhance the power of illusion-type moves, and also serve as an offensive weapon.] "I see... "It uses the technique of solidifying psychic power, but it's not entirely that. It's a special... special secret art derived from that technique, tailored specifically for the Dream Butterfly." Su Hao had been unable to find a suitable secret art for Die Xiaodie. At this rate, once the Ember Crow evolved first, its combat power might surpass the Dream Butterfly—actually, it wasn't far off now. Die Xiaodie was already at a disadvantage in one-on-one battles. Even learning Psychic Burst couldn't make up for its weakness in direct combat. Of course, in team battles, Die Xiaodie was the absolute core. "But the 'Spirit Orb' secret art would undoubtedly boost the little one's direct combat abilities." He was tempted. Very tempted. But he didn't unlock it immediately. He continued listening intently to the masters' discussion. One hour, two hours... The issue with Dragon City University was the last one and quite a hot topic. Neither the instructors from other schools nor the judges wanted to leave. So they kept babbling on about "how to solidify psychic power." Eventually, it turned into a debate. Several masters and experts looked ready to throw down in a real fight. Su Hao listened carefully. But some parts were hard to catch—the masters were arguing too chaotically and passionately—luckily, Die Xiaodie was there, with much better hearing than his. Su Hao had Die Xiaodie relay the information to him. "Gunyo~" "Gunyo~" "Gunyo gunyo~!" It was tough for it. Without it, what would this clumsy Su Hao do~ The Ember Crow nodded in agreement. Two hours later, Su Hao heard the Intel Point notification sound three times, each a "+1." He checked the Intel Points needed to unlock 'Spirit Orb,' which had dropped from 20 to 18. All in all, he'd effectively earned 5 points. Not bad! Most of the students couldn't understand, couldn't sit still, and slipped away using the bathroom excuse. But Su Hao held out. He didn't want to leave for even half a minute, so he had to let his bladder suffer. All for the chance to catch more valuable information. Still, he couldn't understand most of it. His head was starting to spin. Gradually, The dim yellow sunlight streamed through the windows. It was sunset. The many masters and experts, who had been discussing for half the afternoon, were also getting parched. Seeing time was running out, Su Hao opened the panel, then closed it. Opened it again, then closed it again. Finally, he couldn't resist the urge to splurge and unlocked 'Spirit Orb.' Whoosh— The content unlocked with 18 Intel Points flooded into his mind like a tidal wave. The noisy sounds seemed to fade away in an instant. Su Hao propped his forehead with his hand, slowly digesting the newly unlocked information. Solidifying psychic power. Forming the orb. Training and application. And so on! The amount of information was like a thick textbook, all crammed into his head at once. Su Hao understood. The sounds around him gradually became clear. He could now grasp most of what the masters on stage were discussing. "That approach is wrong..." He wanted to say that, but opened his mouth and closed it again. He then looked at the Dream Butterfly. "Want a cheat code?" "Gunyo?" Su Hao took out paper and a pen, scribbling and drawing. "It's similar to the method you use when leaving a mark with Psychic Burst. Next, first layer a psychic barrier, then do this... then this... and then like this..." Constructing the Spirit Orb was extremely difficult. It was hard to explain clearly with just words. Even with the contract transmitting information, it took several minutes to cover the main points. Die Xiaodie listened, its big eyes gradually widening in surprise. Su Hao had gotten smarter, gunyo~! "Can you do it?" "Gunyo~" You're asking too much of Die! "Hmm..." Su Hao rested his chin on his hand, "It's unrealistic to expect you to master it all at once, but..." He looked at the freckled girl beside him, "Classmate, can you buy me a few crystal balls for training psychic power? I'll transfer the money to you." "Oh, oh, sure." The freckled girl glanced down at the scribbled drawing. She didn't understand it but found it impressive. She immediately agreed. She hurried out. Lin Xueguang and the others wanted to ask, but seeing Su Hao busy, they didn't dare. It was frustrating! Two minutes later, the freckled girl returned. She had bought ten crystal balls from the small shop outside the venue. Fist-sized. Sparkling. Die Xiaodie injected psychic power into the crystal ball, which emitted a faint glow and slowly floated up. It continued standing on the table, watching Su Hao scribble. Occasionally nodding its little head, as if understanding something. After more than ten minutes, Die Xiaodie started tinkering with the crystal ball, experimenting with the method Su Hao had given it. The crystal ball floated in front of it, staying stable for a few minutes. Suddenly, Crack~! The ball shattered. Die Xiaodie swapped to another one and tried again. The second, the third... After breaking five crystal balls, there were no more accidents. Su Hao looked over and vaguely saw a small glass bead inside the ball. It was bright white. He looked left and right, then picked up the Ember Crow at his feet. "Cut this ball open, gently." "Caw? Caw caw~!" The Ember Crow extended its wing, miming the cut. Then, Swish— It gently sliced open the ball's surface, and the glass bead inside flew out. "Gunyo~" Lin Xueguang, the freckled girl, the tall thin guy, and the other classmates held their breath, watching in confusion. When they saw the bright white glass bead fly out, their pupils contracted, and a wild thought popped into their minds. "Could it be...?!!!" Su Hao didn't answer. He reached out and touched the bead. It was hard, with a texture similar to an ordinary glass bead. He then grabbed it, but before he could exert force... Bang— The entire glass bead shattered, fragments scattering everywhere, then turning into particles of light and dissipating. But because its nature had changed, there was no shockwave. It was like an ordinary glass bead breaking, just without leaving a trace. Su Hao: "..." He turned his head and saw Die Xiaodie staring at him with a displeased expression. ... On the guest panel. "The nature of psychic power is too ethereal. We should merge psychic power with spiritual power, like how moves such as Psychic Shock and Psychic Shield combine the two forces..." "No, the solidified energy must be pure to be used as a battery!" "I think it could work..." "I think it won't!" "Don't you thi—" An elderly Spirit Master was fuming, his beard bristling. Suddenly, He froze, his eyes nearly bulging out. The Spirit Master opposite him paused, then turned to look, seeing... A Dream Butterfly with a bright white glass bead floating in front of it. Someone touched it with a finger, then grabbed it... The bright white glass bead shattered with a bang, countless fragments flying apart, eventually turning into pure particles of light and dissipating. The Spirit Master's eyes widened, and he couldn't help slamming his hand down. "Boom—"