Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1490: 421: Team Tournament Concludes (Two-in-One, Countdown to Finale: 30)

Previously on Beast Taming Patrol...
Lin Su’s internal team tournament reached its climax as his pets utilized the competition to push past their limits and identify mutual weaknesses. Following breakthroughs by Youyou and Yingying, the final showdown commenced between the team's heavyweights, Qiuqiu and Gui. After mutually banning their most potent skills, both combatants immediately unleashed their ultimate forms, warping the fabric of time and space. Qiuqiu summoned the power of the past and future through the Time’s Heart, while Gui revealed a hidden trump card by transforming the nine-layered Hell World into a massive tower fueled by thousands of empowered Sovereign-level spirits. Facing this unexpected display of strength, Qiuqiu prepared to reveal a secret counter-measure of its own.
Its focus shifted rapidly, landing upon the Heart of Time. Nearly a week had passed since it first acquired this peculiar treasure. Throughout those days of dedicated study, Qiuqiu had made a vital discovery. The Heart of Time was far more than a mere auxiliary tool for observing the flow of time. It was, in fact, the most fundamental component of the entire Time Scripture. To put it simply, attempting to master the Time Scripture without the Heart of Time was nothing but a fantasy; even with the manual in hand, one would gain nothing. However, when paired with the Heart of Time, the Time Scripture could manifest a power that defied common logic. Furthermore, it surmised that one must first obtain a specific recognition within the Time Shape to integrate the Heart of Time there, which would then unlock the path to cultivating the Time Scripture. While it remained a mystery why the Time Pavilion’s most precious artifact had surfaced within the Butei Pavilion, there was no doubt that without it, the rest of the Time Pavilion’s legacy was useless. Therefore… Even at this peak of combat, Qiuqiu allowed its mind to drift for a brief second. It couldn't help but recall the image of the Master of Time. Was it possible that the Heavenly Rank Time-system Secret Realm controlled by the Master of Time was actually the Time Pavilion? However, the immense pressure radiating from the Nine-layered Hell Tower forced Qiuqiu’s awareness back to the present. It watched with an expression of absolute serenity as the inhabitants of hell began to arrange themselves into a formation, ready to launch a strike capable of ending worlds. It was, undeniably, a terrifying display of power. If that blow landed, even an Immortal would need to be extremely cautious, let alone those at the Monarch or Emperor ranks. Nevertheless… As long as there is change, it falls under the domain of time. At that moment, the Three Views of the World erupted with a blinding, magnificent light. To the shock of every spectator, the Three Views of the World behind Qiuqiu surged forward and vanished into the Heart of Time. Simultaneously, Qiuqiu’s three distinct incarnations converged, merging back into a single entity! It took on a form that was nearly impossible to track within its icy blue outline! Its entire presence was draped in a shroud of nothingness, appearing as ethereal and indistinct as the Master of Time himself! Beneath its feet, the Long River of Time transformed into a brand-new state! When the Master of Time walked upon the river, the downstream path immediately split into countless branches. But as Qiuqiu revealed its new form, the upstream waters of the Long River of Time descended once more from the infinite void! That new current seemed to signify a completely different timeline, eventually flowing into the exact point where Qiuqiu stood and merging into the turbulent downstream! Then came a second river, then a third… Infinite streams poured in from unknown origins, all converging under Qiuqiu’s feet. With every new river that joined the flow, Qiuqiu’s aura intensified, and its physical form became more defined. The Heart of Time then fused directly into Qiuqiu’s chest. Its body seemed to transition entirely into a state of pure energy, its massive, kilometer-long frame causing the heavens and the earth to tremble and howl. Looking toward Guigui, whose mask runes were flashing violently, a trace of playfulness appeared in Qiuqiu’s eyes. Second brother, you didn't expect this, did you? The Time Pavilion legacy, Time Scripture Fragment – End of Time! This was the sole incomplete secret technique preserved within the Time Scripture Fragment. Qiuqiu had labored for days, blending the Heart of Time with its own understanding of Time-system laws to barely stabilize it. Now, it was unveiling it for the first time to give Guigui a shock. As the technique manifested, Qiuqiu felt a sudden sense of clarity. It realized that this unique secret technique shared a deep resonance with the Time-system laws mastered by the Master of Time. Consequently, had it used this technique within Shenwu, the Master of Time would likely have sensed it instantly. Luckily, this internal tournament was taking place on Blue Star. It quickly centered its focus, staring at the Nine-layered Hell Tower looming in the distance. As Qiuqiu’s three selves unified into this new state, Guigui—who knew its older brother well—sensed the shift in danger. Not only did Guigui maintain control over the hell natives, but it also pushed them to accelerate the completion of the Nine Nether Pavilion’s secret technique. The technique reached its zenith. Within the vast shadow of the Nine-layered Hell Tower, a tiny spark no larger than a grain of rice hovered silently in the air, poised for release. Compared to the massive tower, this speck of light seemed trivial. Yet, the moment it appeared, the Nine-layered Hell Tower began to shake as if it were terrified of the very energy it had produced. Its darkness was deeper than the black gemstone set at the tower's peak. Its energy was so volatile that merely sensing it made one’s heart race, fearing it might explode at any second. Such a force posed a lethal threat not just to Monarchs, but even to Emperor-rank beings if they were careless! Under the rhythmic flickering of Guigui’s mask, this spark began to perform spatial jumps toward Qiuqiu in a bizarre manner. Each jump created ripples in the fabric of space, like a stone skipping across the surface of different dimensions. This eerie movement was the manifestation of Guigui’s mastery over Space-systems. Its intent was to ensure that skills like Time-Slowing Breath and Eternal Freeze Storm could not interfere with the projectile's path! This was a strike specifically engineered to counter its elder brother—or rather, the Time system itself—using power newly forged by Guigui! Both the Nine-layered Hell Tower and this concentrated spark now possessed the unique property required to pierce through the defenses of Time-system powers.