Chapter 924 - 604: Battle Against the 7th-Tier Magical Beast_2

Chapter 924: Chapter 604: Battle Against the 7th-Tier Magical Beast_2

The subsequent sixth round saw a further reduction in the number of contestants.

The competition had reached the quarterfinals, with a total of 16 contestants.

Regarding the remaining contestants in the ring, Li Pu had more or less observed each of them.

Aside from Da Ka and Crocodile Beast being a tier above, he felt the strength of the 13 visible competitors was about the same as his.

He hadn’t yet used his full strength, so he was unsure if others might have hidden abilities.

However, when the draw ended, his luck simply exploded.

Unexpectedly, following She Nan, he drew the Crocodile Beast again!

"Li Pu, thank you so much."

The result of the draw made Da Ka beam with smiles.

Both of the strongest competitors were being faced by Li Pu consecutively.

According to previous logic, winning would be great, losing wouldn’t be a big deal.

At the very least, he could gather some intelligence for himself.

Of course, this was actually the opponent Li Pu wished to encounter the most.

Winning or losing wasn’t important—gaining something was.

At the celebration arena so far, he had obtained two pieces of A-rank related goods.

[Telekinesis Spirit Manual] and a piece of related goods with no use.

Otherwise it would be quite rare to acquire A-rank related goods normally.

"It’s just a pity that time is too short to gather much intelligence."

Before stepping onto the stage, Da Ka provided a brief introduction for Li Pu.

The Crocodile Beast, named Tian Kou.

Reportedly, it’s a descendant of an ancient beast called Swallow King.

The way Swallow King births offspring is quite unique—it absorbs the bloodline of other species by swallowing them, then merges its own genes before digesting.

Right, this species’ offspring continues through its dung.

Moreover, the bloodline Swallow King acquires can be one or multiple types, entirely depending on its taste and appetite.

This Crocodile Beast is a typical Swallow King descendant, possessing crocodile, leopard, and scale armor traits.

So far, it was the only contestant who advanced to the sixth round purely through physical brute force, without showcasing any extra techniques.

"Interesting indeed."

Li Pu, after hearing the introduction, had a face full of intrigue.

The word ’swallow’ attracted him immensely.

It seemed this creature likely possessed swallowing attributes.

Naturally, the materials from a level 7 swallowing attribute monster should suffice for Bu Bu to reach level 5, right?

Perhaps this time, he wouldn’t just acquire related goods, but enough material too.

While pondering, he stepped onto the ring.

On the stage, Crocodile Beast Tian Kou was already waiting.

[I watched your match against She Nan]

[Quite impressive]

Evidently, this was a high-intelligence monster capable of human speech and communication.

"You’re too kind, your performance is even more outstanding."

Li Pu responded while scrutinizing the opponent back and forth.

Trying to identify anything that might be easy to pluck off.

Crocodiles and lizards bear some resemblance, but maybe breaking off the tail could lead to regrowth?

[Sorcery only for the sake of victory seems rather monotonous]

[Li Pu, how about adding some stakes?]

In reality, Tian Kou cherished the upcoming clash with Li Pu, although the latter’s gaze made him somewhat uncomfortable.

"?"

From the opponent’s tone, Li Pu sensed a hint of scheming.

The key point was this creature’s seeming familiarity with him.

"What kind of stake does senior propose?"

He tentatively asked.

[If I win, you must marry my granddaughter]

"??? "

This familiar matter left Li Pu momentarily stunned.

"You know that old f...oh no, you know my grandfather?"

Almost as an instant realization of the context.

[Yi Ran did a great favor to our lineage]

[Were it not for his introduction, I wouldn’t be here today]

[Now it’s my turn to repay the favor by helping perpetuate his bloodline]

Indeed, Tian Kou came with a mission.

Even had they not met in the ring, it would have actively sought Li Pu.

"No need truly."

"And your approach doesn’t quite seem like repaying a favor."

Li Pu was quite speechless.

Seemed Tian Kou was the crocodile version of Bie San?

[Don’t rush rejection, sure you don’t want to see my granddaughter first?]

[She has many admirers abroad, you know]

With a gaze towards the edge of the ring, Tian Kou invited.

Li Pu followed the direction and saw a woman.

Good news, surprisingly possessing a human body, with an alluring figure.

Bad news, the creature had a crocodile head.

"..."

Ordinarily a creature like this approaching, he’d immediately kick away.

But clearly, Tian Kou wasn’t within a kickable range.

[If you win, I will give you a drop of Swallow King’s blood essence]

[I know you have a swallowing attribute summon beast, this drop will suffice for its perfect transformation]

Unexpectedly, Tian Kou had prior investigations, the accuracy of which remained unknown.

Swallow King’s blood essence, even for Tian Kou’s skill, it would take nearly ten years to form one drop.

It accumulated less than 20 drops ever since it mastered the refining art—indeed rare material.

At last, Li Pu’s achilles was struck.

[Naturally, as you might think the disparity of power isn’t fair]

[So, I’ll suppress my power at level 6]

[Should I exert any level 7 strength, I lose. How is that?]

Tian Kou then proposed a bargain.

Good to note, it wasn’t some junior newly entering level 7 like She Nan.

"Then I shall respectfully accept."

Upon these words, Li Pu finally smiled.

Truly, he awaited this offer.

Not fearing even S-class level 6 mythical beasts, let alone a descendant of a mythical beast.

Exchanges kept low-key intentionally, so no one heard from below.

[Beep]

[Beep]

[Beep...whirr!]

With the sound of the ring’s gong, the match officially commenced.

Li Pu, instantly, stretched to open the storage space.

His summoner identity exposed, hence no need for concealment.

Resolving to go all out, in a must-win situation.

However, the familiar circle-opening didn’t manage to unlock the storage space.

Instead, he saw a crocodile head.

[Roar!!!]

Unexpectedly, Tian Kou traversed space, lunging at Li Pu with jaws wide open.

Clang!

Li Pu swiftly pulled back his hand, the two rows of teeth snapping on void echoed with a hard collision sound.

Looking back revealed Tian Kou still standing, albeit with its neck intruding the space hole, head before Li Pu.

[Too bad, you’re quite sharp]

A glint of slyness shone in Tian Kou’s eyes as it withdrew, making the space hole vanish.

This match involved his hopes of becoming kin with Yi Ran, so it showed no intention to withhold techniques.

Having proposed a self-power reduction, it had confidence indeed.

Being a swallow species, possessing spatial manipulation is common.

Its spatial ability flawlessly countering summoners.

Upon opening their storage space, it disruptively overlaps, preventing access to summon.

Thusly, Li Pu could only battle physically against this mystical beast lineage.

Even if lowered power, this physique remained as level 7!

"Quite a tricky opponent, indeed."

As Li Pu furrowed his brow, a spatial ripple emerged behind.

Tian Kou’s head emerged once more, unabashedly snapping at his shoulder.

"Who do you take me for!"

Li Pu straightaway spun around, landing a punch on the crocodile’s upper jaws.

This punch, embodied dual force [Hardening]+ dual force[Gravity Field] stage 4.

If it manipulated space, he’d try as well.

Boom!!!

Two spatial forces clashed, igniting intense space explosions.

[Huh?]

Tian Kou was astounded by the boy’s extraordinary quality!

Mere human form wielding spatial force?!

"Huh?"

Li Pu noticed the opponent’s related goods were just teeth.

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