Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger - Chapter 291 - 180: Cola Reigns Supreme on the Field!_3

The Beastmaster on the left commanded the Blazing Griffin to dive, its wings swirling with blazing flames; the Beastmaster on the right had the Tide Songstress raise a water barrier to counteract it, stirring up a mist in an instant.

Yuan Xiong stood aside with arms crossed, his eyes wandering restlessly, his attention not on the battle at all.

“What’s up with you today? You came back looking really upset,” his roommate Wang Ze clearly noticed Yuan Xiong’s unusual demeanor.

“I lost the battle today.” Yuan Xiong replied in a very frustrated tone.

Wang Ze raised an eyebrow, “There was actually a Beastmaster there who could defeat you?”

Yuan Xiong was silent at first, then said in a suffocating tone, “It was a really abnormal Beastmaster who sent out a very unconventional Pet Beast.”

“By the way, that Pet Beast hasn’t even been contracted by him yet.”

“Ah?” Wang Ze looked surprised, completely confused.

Yuan Xiong clenched his fists in anger, teeth itching: “Anyway, it was disgusting. A Wood-type Pet Beast mastered high-proficiency Poison Skills and exhausted the Rock Armor Giant Snail to death.”

“Poison Skills… well, then it’s understandable.” Wang Ze patted his brother’s shoulder to show comfort.

“Damn it, if I meet that guy again, I must make him send out a Contracted Pet Beast for a direct battle.”

“What kind of real man wins with those despicable and insidious skills?” Yuan Xiong complained indignantly.

“Forget about that, focus on watching the match, Teacher Jiang assigned us the task of writing a thousand-word match reflection,” Wang Ze said.

“Yeah.” Yuan Xiong replied heavily.

The two stopped talking and watched the battle attentively.

However, it didn’t take long before several figures suddenly emerged from the passageway right in front, attracting a wave of attention.

Following the crowd’s gaze, Yuan Xiong looked up and saw the figure that caused him extreme frustration. He clenched his fists again, like an angry bull ready to charge over.

Wang Ze promptly grabbed his good brother, whispering, “Teacher Jiang is right there.”

Upon hearing this, the panting Yuan Xiong quickly calmed down, only glaring intensely at that figure.

“Is it the person standing to the left of Teacher Jiang?” Wang Ze asked.

He knew Lin Hongwei and Gong Jia beside Teacher Jiang, but had never seen the person on the left.

“Don’t rush, observe the situation first.” Wang Ze advised.

Yuan Xiong stood silently.

“Advisor Chen, why don’t you sit next to me?” Jiang Yuntao invited Chen Yuan to sit on the judges’ seat.

He was the main organizer of this school competition, so he had that authority.

“Is it alright?” Chen Yuan hesitated.

“It’s perfectly fine. With your expertise, you can sit wherever you want,” Jiang Yuntao smiled faintly.

Lin Hongwei and Gong Jia both noticed the surprise in each other’s eyes.

Is Teacher Jiang placing too much importance on Advisor Chen?

Seeing Chen Yuan hadn’t sat down yet, Jiang Yuntao added, “In the past, other Association Consultants have come to the school to observe, and they all sat here.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan no longer hesitated and directly sat next to Jiang Yuntao, while Lin Hongwei and Gong Jia obediently sat in the audience seating.

Witnessing this scene, Wang Ze nudged Yuan Xiong’s arm, whispering, “Are you sure it’s him? Don’t mistake him for someone else.”

“I couldn’t possibly mistake him.” Yuan Xiong remembered Chen Yuan vividly.

“Seems like an extraordinary identity. Could he be a teacher from another school, or an important figure in the Association?” Wang Ze pondered, rubbing his chin.

“Who cares who he is.” Yuan Xiong crossed his arms, scoffing, “I’ll challenge him later to regain my reputation.”

“Since he can sit beside Teacher Jiang, his strength shouldn’t be underestimated,” Wang Ze cautiously advised.

Yuan Xiong dismissed it, “Teacher Jiang’s strength is nothing special.”

Wang Ze shook his head, “If he managed to train a Pet Beast to defeat yours, it indicates…”

Yuan Xiong, full of unwillingness, interrupted, “It was just a lucky victory due to despicable tactics.”

“But did he win or not?” Wang Ze asked.

Yuan Xiong remained silent.

Wang Ze continued, “Then his main Pet Beast is likely even stronger. Consider things carefully.”

Yuan Xiong clenched his fist, eyes burning with the fire of revenge, “I can’t accept losing in such a frustrating way. I want a fair and open battle with him.”

Wang Ze no longer argued.

Even if one ranks last in the academy, they have their dignity.

Although many students cast inquisitive glances at Chen Yuan, who was seated beside Jiang Yuntao, the fierce battle continued on the field, and their attention was quickly drawn back to it.

Chen Yuan was also watching the battle seriously.

The students’ abilities in the academy were not poor; the Pet Beasts sent out by both sides had Tier Two strength, with obvious high skill proficiency. The clashes of moves created a sensational scene that made the watching students cheer repeatedly.

Although the Blazing Griffin had an attribute advantage over the Tide Songstress, its Beastmaster was steady and did not reveal any flaws. As time passed, it gradually gained the upper hand.

“What do you think?” Jiang Yuntao suddenly asked.

Chen Yuan replied, “They’re all very impressive.”

Jiang Yuntao smiled slightly, “It’s good, but compared to truly outstanding Beastmasters, there’s still a long way to go.”

Chen Yuan’s mind stirred, “Are you referring to students from the headquarters?”

“Indeed.” Jiang Yuntao gestured towards the students all around, lowering his voice, “Some students are conceited, thinking they are not inferior to those over there.”

“But others have interacted with students from there and are keenly aware of the significant gap.”

After a slight pause, he casually added, “But with the guidance of a great teacher, perhaps these gaps can be narrowed.”

Chen Yuan turned his head to look at Jiang Yuntao.

Jiang Yuntao laughed, “In my opinion, Advisor Chen is such a great teacher.”

Chen Yuan reluctantly said, “Actually, I’m not skilled at nurturing and training Pet Beasts; they are all diligent on their own.”