Chapter 423 - 218: Breakthrough! High-tier Beastmaster!
On the battlefield,
Liu Xin stared at Chen Yuan opposite him, a drop of cold sweat involuntarily rolling down his forehead, ready to cry but without tears.
As a first-term student at the Yunhua Beast Taming Academy, he considered himself a prodigy, capable of crushing ordinary Beastmasters until he participated in the Da Feng Cup and realized the truth that there’s always someone stronger.
After finally making it to the finals, the first opponent he faced was Advisor Chen, hailed as the Da Feng Cup’s Dark Lord.
What’s the point in fighting!
Might as well just surrender!
Liu Xin had a hidden urge to yield and admit defeat to avoid being beaten down by Advisor Chen and suffer a collapse of spirit, but he was suddenly taken aback.
"Yin yin~"
A green summoning array appeared on the field, slowly unveiling the figure of the Twin Flower Concubine enveloped in white light. With a smile, she lifted her dress and bowed to the surrounding audience.
The camera zoomed in on the Twin Flower Concubine, clearly projecting her appearance on the screen.
"So cute! So beautiful!"
"Why did Advisor Chen send out a Cute Pet Beast?"
"Where’s my General Dog?"
"Haven’t you noticed a problem? Advisor Chen contracted a third Pet Beast..."
Zhuang Jianbai, from the first moment the green summoning array appeared, keenly sensed something was amiss—a significant sign of breakthrough to a high-tier meditation level, which meant...
For a moment, his expression slightly changed, his mouth parted but no words came out.
Jiang Yuntao had been observing Zhuang Jianbai’s reaction. Seeing this, he was about to speak words of comfort but was preemptively interrupted by Zhuang Jianbai: "Teacher, I’m fine, no need to comfort me."
Pausing briefly, he actually smiled: "This is Advisor Chen. His breakthrough in meditation level is very logical."
"Yes, very logical."
"I’ve long been accustomed to it."
"As long as Gale Hunting Dog hasn’t broken through to Tier Three, I still have a chance to win against him."
Jiang Yuntao secretly sighed, saying nothing, merely patting Zhuang Jianbai’s shoulder.
But at that moment, Yuan Xiong was the most reactive, staring wide-eyed.
Looking at the Twin Flower Concubine on the field, his eyes lost focus, staring blankly ahead.
At that instant, his mind uncontrollably recalled the time in a battle restaurant where he was humiliated by the Twin Flower Concubine, remembering the psychological devastation of his one-sided defeat.
His body began to tremble, his hands uncontrollably shaking.
The classmate beside him panicked upon seeing this, hurriedly patting Yuan Xiong’s head: "Are you alright?"
Yuan Xiong finally snapped back, exhaling a long breath, then shaking his head: "I’m fine."
The classmate nodded, then spoke: "Advisor Chen sent out this little guy, it’s clear he’s underestimating Liu Xin."
"Against the arrogant Advisor Chen, maybe Liu Xin truly has a chance of winning."
A chance of winning?
Upon hearing this, Yuan Xiong didn’t comment but merely gave the Twin Flower Concubine a deep look, then cast a sympathetic gaze at his classmate Liu Xin.
All one can say is, good luck.
On the field,
Looking at the petite body of the Twin Flower Concubine, Liu Xin’s eyes light up, swallowing his words of surrender back down.
This seems promising!
Glancing at his proud Silver Armored Mantis, Liu Xin’s gaze sharpened, thoughts immediately rising: "Blade of Assault."
The Silver Armored Mantis wielded its giant pincers, its pale green eyes firmly locking onto the Twin Flower Concubine, body suddenly bursting forth, quickly closing the distance, getting nearer to the Twin Flower Concubine.
Already envisioning the frail Twin Flower Concubine being shattered by the giant blade...
The audience swallowed hard, seemingly already hearing the tragic cries of the Twin Flower Concubine.
Yet at the first moment when the Silver Armored Mantis charged toward the Twin Flower Concubine, Chen Yuan’s voice had already echoed in her mind: "Sweet Fragrance."
"Yin yin."
The palm-sized Twin Flower Concubine stood on the ground, quickly raised her hand, and waved it, a faint pink mist spreading from her body.
Fragrant and rich, irresistibly intoxicating.
Yuan Xiong’s body inexplicably shuddered.
"Stop now!" Liu Xin rapidly perceived something wrong, quickly issuing a command.
Though Liu Xin’s reactions were swift, and the Silver Armored Mantis timely slowed down, its charging speed was so fast it practically plunged into the mist-covered area, unavoidably inhaling some mist.
Fortunately, the dosage wasn’t large; its head merely felt a bit dizzy, and its movements weren’t greatly affected.
But this scene abruptly awakened Liu Xin.
Even though Advisor Chen released the previously unseen, seemingly weak Twin Flower Concubine, he couldn’t possibly underestimate it.
Advisor Chen must have his reasons for doing so.
With thoughts flashing by, Liu Xin decided to plan for the long term, seeing Chen Yuan’s mouth slightly curve upwards.
Advisor Chen suddenly smiling—the worst sign possible.
Liu Xin was stunned, then quickly checked on the Silver Armored Mantis, face instantly solemn.
An unknown spore had attached itself to the Silver Armored Mantis’ back, quickly bursting open, dark purple liquid flowed across its back, spreading with alarming speed to various parts of its body.
Poison flowed across its body, the Silver Armored Mantis shuddered, displaying pain.
When???
Liu Xin’s eyes showed undeniable panic, yet deep confusion loomed in his mind.
When did the Silver Armored Mantis get embodied by spores?
Zhuang Jianbai’s brows furrowed, his expression slightly serious: "Spores are hidden in the mist."
As he finished speaking, he deeply regarded the princess-like, beautiful Twin Flower Concubine, lightly exhaling: "Indeed, never underestimate any of Advisor Chen’s Pet Beasts."
Yuan Xiong’s body shook more violently, his classmate once again panicked, touched his forehead, frantically voiced: "Are you fine? Should I call an ambulance?"
"N-no, I’m f-fine, I... I just remembered something unpleasant." Yuan Xiong’s tone shook, his voice trembling.
Compared to before, spores hidden in the mist were obviously more sinister and undefendable.
No Beastmaster would have anticipated this move.
Chen Yuan hadn’t thought of it either; it was entirely the Twin Flower Concubine’s own idea, continuously experimenting, ultimately managing to simultaneously execute two skills in the shortest time, giving the opponent quite a surprise.
Watching Liu Xin, whose expression shifted, Chen Yuan knew this surprise must leave a profound impression on him.
"Alright, let’s continue. Crimson Bomb." Chen Yuan instructed the Twin Flower Concubine to use the newly learned attack skill.
"Yin yin."
The Twin Flower Concubine pursued success, waving her hands, blossoms gently floating down from mid-air, covering much of the field.
The falling petals, breathtakingly beautiful.
Boom!
Yet as the blossoms landed, they immediately triggered explosions, the sound of continuous booms echoed incessantly.
"Silver Armored Mantis, evade with Blade of Assault!" Liu Xin quickly reacted.
The Silver Armored Mantis endured the pain, believing offense was the best defense, its speed surging instantly, dodging the petals while swiftly nearing the Twin Flower Concubine.
Despite accidentally being hit by a flower, suffering additional trauma, the Silver Armored Mantis quickly closed in on the Twin Flower Concubine and sliced out with its blade!
White light flashed; the Twin Flower Concubine was flung several meters away.
"Perfect!" Liu Xin was overjoyed seeing this, his tactic had succeeded!
The Twin Flower Concubine had just used the mist with spores combo, expecting Advisor Chen to mistakenly believe he would remain cautious, not daring to continue approaching the Twin Flower Concubine, yet he aimed to break convention, winning through most unexpected means!
He and the Silver Armored Mantis achieved it!
Victory was in sight!
The Twin Flower Concubine only needed one more hit from the Silver Armored Mantis to lose her combat ability!
Perhaps I truly can defeat the arrogant Advisor Chen!
Liu Xin thought happily, suddenly seeing the Twin Flower Concubine slowly rise, tearing off a petal to chew delicately, green light symbolizing life flowed through her.
Wait.
Something seems off.