PCJ – Chapter 774 Capturing the Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox

“Attention, all units of the Flying Battle Squad. Flying Crafts 1 through 10 will guard the Sect Master’s flagship. All other crafts will provide cover. The Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox must be captured alive!” Tian Shitong ordered.

“Understood!”

Even the commander of Craft 01, Hu Yongkai, answered. Tian Shitong had forced Hu Yongkai to return earlier, but did not remove him from the squad communication channel. Hu Yongkai had already refilled his spirit stones and was now able to fire another full-power shot. But he did not dare do so again. If he accidentally vaporized all the spirit beasts a second time, Tian Shitong would definitely tear him apart. Hu Yongkai was confident that a single shot could annihilate the Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox — but this time it had to be captured alive.

Zhang Jiaohua’s flagship passed through the formation, as the flying battle units opened a corridor for him, then surrounded him in all directions — front, back, sides, and above — ensuring full aerial protection.

“Sect Master, leave capturing this Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox to me. I guarantee I’ll bring it back alive,” Tian Shitong said confidently.

“This fox has already reached half-step Spirit-Returning (Refining Spirit Returning to Void). Are you sure you can handle it?” Zhang Jiaohua asked.

“Absolutely. We’ll first use the spirit-energy guns mounted on the flying crafts to eliminate her guards. Once they’re removed, the fox will be easy to handle. Her strongest ability is spiritual attack, not physical combat. And she has been commanding this battle for quite a while — her spiritual strength is definitely depleted. Even if she attacks, her power should be limited.” Tian Shitong replied.

Zhang Jiaohua thought for a moment, then nodded. “Good. I leave this Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox to the Flying Battle Squad. Do not let her escape. I’ll support you — fight without hesitation.”

Tian Shitong led his command craft along with ten attack ships in a dive, clearing away the spirit beasts surrounding the fox as they descended.

Sensing danger, the Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox screeched sharply, summoning surrounding spirit beasts to intercept the approaching flying crafts. But under the continuous barrage of spirit-energy gunfire, her followers didn’t even get the chance to release attacks — they were shredded instantly.

Seeing the situation turn hopeless, the fox attempted to flee, calling more beasts to cover her escape.

But Tian Shitong suddenly broke formation, sweeping his command craft ahead to intercept her path. He then began precisely sniping down any spirit beasts blocking the fox’s side.

Realizing she could not escape — her speed was nothing compared to a flying craft — the fox grew desperate. A violent swirl of spiritual power erupted around her, blasting nearby beasts away.

“Flying team, hold your distance — do NOT get close! Danger!” Tian Shitong warned sharply.

“Tian Shitong, be careful! She is BREAKING THROUGH!” Zhang Jiaohua called out.

“Sect Master, don’t worry — we’ll restrain her. Deploy Spirit-Binding Nets! Prepare to capture!” Tian Shitong ordered.

A net of condensed spirit power dropped over the fox and began shrinking to restrain her.

But the fox’s spiritual aura was violently unstable — even she seemed unable to control it. Cracking arcs of rampaging energy crackled around her, and the first binding net soon shattered under the chaotic surge.

The fox looked pained — she had reached the most critical moment of advancement.

“Again! Hurry!” Tian Shitong urged. If she completed her breakthrough, capturing her would become exceedingly dangerous.

Another spirit net wrapped around the fox — and then, another layer on top for reinforcement.

Under the double binding nets, the fox was completely restrained, unable to move, though the chaotic aura still churned. Space itself seemed to ripple.

BOOM!

A powerful shockwave exploded outward. Both spirit nets disintegrated instantly.

“Not good — she broke through! Tian Shitong, Flying Squad fall back immediately!” Zhang Jiaohua commanded.

The fox now stepped calmly from the swirling dust — completely unharmed. The battle had inadvertently helped her break through.

Seeing this, Zhang Jiaohua became both excited and serious — this was his first time encountering a Spirit-Returning level spirit beast here. He wanted to fight it himself.

“Clear the beasts around her! The Sect Master is going in to capture her!” Tian Shitong announced.

Zhang Jiaohua opened the hatch, stepped out into midair, and strode directly toward the fox.

The Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox had just broken through, and her strength was not yet stabilized — she had no chance against Zhang Jiaohua. Before she could act, Zhang Jiaohua seized her by the throat.

“Submit — or die.” Zhang Jiaohua commanded, releasing powerful spiritual pressure.

The fox was completely helpless, trembling weakly.

“Submit — or die.” he repeated.

The Phantom-Eyed Spirit Fox could only surrender her original soul imprint, allowing Zhang Jiaohua to bind it to his spiritual sea. From that moment on, she was completely under his control — a single thought could end her.

Only then did Zhang Jiaohua release his grip.

“Drive your followers away. From now on, they are not allowed to enter this territory.”

The fox nodded obediently. The arrogance from earlier was completely gone.

The flying squad stared in disbelief — a Spirit-Returning level spirit beast… acting like a tamed pet before the Sect Master.

Under the fox’s command, the massive spirit beast army rapidly retreated, leaving behind a battlefield full of corpses.

“Don’t just stand there! Start cleaning up the battlefield! We suffered heavy losses today.” Tian Shitong said — not forgetting to glare at Hu Yongkai.

As the Battle Hall’s strength increased, they continued pushing deeper into the Spirit Beast Mountains, obtaining rare refining materials and spirit stone ore. Meanwhile, the Refining Hall used these resources to continuously improve spiritual technology — which in turn strengthened the Battle Hall even further.