Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Indefinitely

Chapter 248: Chapter 244: Gu Shan VS Zhang Kai

Looking at Lilith, who was smirking down at him, Tangmiao felt as sick as if he had swallowed a fly. He was extremely uncomfortable, but when he saw the list of those in Lilith’s group, he shot her a look of sympathy.

Lilith, who had been waiting for Tangmiao to retort so she could show off her noble bloodline, was taken aback when Tangmiao unusually did not respond. Seeing the look in Tangmiao’s eyes, a wave of nameless anger surged within her.

“Tangmiao, what do you mean by this?!” she demanded.

Tangmiao shrugged. “It’s not a big deal. I’m just looking forward to your performance, Miss Lilith. Yes, that’s it.”

Having said that, Tangmiao didn’t wait for Lilith’s response. He instead ran over to Li Xusheng and started discussing the line-up for the forthcoming matches with a sycophantic expression.

There were five groups in the competition, but only four people were picked for each side. If she managed to control the first round well, she still had a chance of advancing in the rankings.

“How dare you two lowly…” Lilith began, her face full of anger.

But just as she was about to explode, a hand appeared on her shoulder.

” Lilith, watch your attitude.”

Another handsome young man who bore a resemblance to Lilith approached. “Our performance today determines whether the Bo Ge family can return to the Federation’s political circle, so don’t forget our mission.”

“Yes, brother.”

As the young man’s indifferent eyes swept over her, color drained from Lilith’s face, rendering her visibly high-strung demeanor into a pale mask of anxiety.

Seeing Lilith’s face, the young man nodded with satisfaction and returned to his seat. However, his gaze frequently drifted towards Bai Qiucha.

The Federation’s only Soul Communicator, a descendant of the Bai family, could he still prevent the rise of the Bo Ge family?

Once the groups were sorted, everyone was teleported into the arena. Besides the participants of the first group, the rest of the people were seated in the audience.

“Hmm, is Gu Shan going to fight first?” Bai Qi asked, somewhat surprised.

According to the rules of the first round, the more consecutive victories, the higher the chances of advancing to the second round. However, this required considerable stamina for both the Beast Master and their pets. Those who came out first were naturally subjected to the greatest pressure.

Although Gu Shan’s current strength was not weak, even the newly promoted fourth-level Beast Masters among the special training students couldn’t guarantee defeating him. However, Gu Shan’s style of combat inevitably made it difficult for him to fight protracted battles.

“He had no choice. Gu Shan’s level is still a little low. If he wants to advance, he must make a breakthrough in one fell swoop,” Xiao Yuan replied with a shrug, adding, “Moreover, Gu Shan might not necessarily lose in a long battle. Besides, isn’t there Li Mu?”

Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was taken aback. He had barely participated in the collective training sessions over the past few days. Except for a few people who often challenged him to accumulate points, he knew little about the progress of others. From Xiao Yuan’s words, had Gu Shan made some progress?

With that thought in mind, Bai Qi was suddenly intrigued and turned his eager gaze toward the arena.

The moment the two teams of participants arrived, Leng Feifei, the referee for the first round, appeared in the middle of the arena. After confirming that both teams were ready, she said, “Members of both teams, please send out your first participant.”

Hearing Leng Feifei’s words, Gu Shan turned around and exchanged looks with Li Mu and the others before walking up to the stage. At the same time, a participant from the Thirteenth Bureau, a familiar face, walked out. It was Zhang Kai, who was also a Beast Master from Lingxi City.

“So, he ran to the Thirteenth Bureau. No wonder I didn’t see him at the headquarters,” Bai Qi commented, his previous doubts now cleared.

“But, does this count as infighting?”

Zhang Kai climbed onto the stage, looking at Gu Shan who still maintained his usual introverted demeanor. “I thought you would have changed after attending special training. You seem to be unchanged.”

Hearing Zhang Kai’s words, Gu Shan opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but ended up closing it again. He just quietly looked at Zhang Kai, his thoughts unknown.

Seeing this, Zhang Kai shookhis head helplessly, saying, “We were classmates for many years, but for the sake of my performance, I cannot go easy on you.” “Both contestants, you can start the competition now.”

Seeing that Zhang Kai seemed about to keep talking, Leng Feifei immediately interrupted him, signaling for them to prepare for combat. As soon as Leng Feifei finished speaking, Zhang Kai activated his Silent Talent, summoning his three pets.

Meanwhile, Gu Shan, who was about to summon his pets, abruptly stopped, only managing to summon three out of his six pets.

Clearly, Zhang Kai had nullified Gu Shan’s Beast Master space-enhancing talent.

“Without the number advantage, your Elemental Resonance might not be as effective,” Zhang Kai said with a grin. The Deadland Ape was immediately summoned, while the Nocturnal Raccoon once again hid in the darkness. Another black crow silently circled above Zhang Kai, its pair of blood-red eyes fixed on Gu Shan.

[Name]: Blood-eyed Shadow Crow

[Nature]: Super Energy Apartment

[Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord

[Introduction]: A super-energy creature that enjoys living in the dark, it can create illusions through its Blood Eye

Launching close combat with the Deathland Storm Ape, causing diversions with the Nocturnal Raccoon, and receiving aid from the illusion magic of the Blood Eye Raven, Zhang Kai confidently believed that his team was well- equipped to handle any situation.

Of course, this includes Bai Qi’s peculiar skull.

As Zhang Kai initiated the attack, Gu Shan did not panic in the least. The Scale Armor Beast, the Wave Turtle evolved from Water Cannon Turtle, and the Azure Leaf Python evolved from Emerald Snake were summoned simultaneously.

“One Lord, two High-grade Elites? With this lineup, you’re certain to lose.” Zhang Kai, upon seeing this situation, smiled confidently and charged toward Gu Shan with his black staff in hand, while Gu Shan did not panic at all. The Scale Armor Beast stomped heavily on the ground, erecting several earthen walls in front of Zhang Kai.

However, these walls didn’t slow Zhang Kai down, who effortlessly shattered them, turning them into a shower of rubble.

In response, the Wave Turtle opened its mouth and a torrent of water gushed out, transforming into a giant wave that headed straight towards Zhang Kai.

Unfazed, Zhang Kai watched as the Nocturnal Raccoon suddenly appeared from the shadows, using its telekinesis to blast a hole through the wave while simultaneously launching an attack on the Wave Turtle.

At that moment, numerous sprouts suddenly shot out from the broken stones that had been nourished by the wave’s water. They quickly grew into sturdy vines that ensnared Zhang Kai before he could react.

“Using the Wave Turtle and the Scale Armor Beast’s abilities to cultivate parasitic seeds?”

Bai Qi’s eyebrows rose. So Gu Shan had also learned how to flexibly combine abilities, no wonder Xiao Yuan had said that Gu Shan had changed.

But if it was only to this extent, it wouldn’t be enough to secure a victory.

Indeed, as the Azure Leaf Python launched countless leaf darts at Zhang Kai, he, who previously had been firmly entangled, suddenly dissolved into countless raven feathers, while his real body suddenly appeared behind Gu Shan.

It was the illusion magic of the Blood Eye Raven!

With the aid of the Blood Eye Raven’s magic and the Nocturnal Raccoon’s telekinetic mimicry of the attack, Zhang Kai easily evaded the vision of Gu Shan’s three pets and successfully launched a surprise attack.

“I have this game in the bag!”

Gazing at Gu Shan, who was virtually within reach, Zhang Kai wore a victorious smile, already picturing himself standing tall while being admired by the leaders.

Just at that moment, another towering earth wall sprang up before him, blocking his view of Gu Shan and his three pets.

Zhang Kai frowned slightly. After confirming that his Silent Talent was still working, the black staff in his hands grew in size and shattered the wall.

However, behind the earthen wall was not the panic-stricken Gu Shan as he had anticipated, instead, there were three pets huddled together, already having completed their Elemental Resonance.

More importantly, these three pets were not the original ones that Gu Shan had summoned at the beginning.

The Sword Eye Cat, the Volcano Bird, and Flame-winged Snake, three attacking pets had unknowingly replaced the previous three. The burning energy dispersed the surrounding darkness, revealing both the Nocturnal Raccoon and the Blood Eye Raven.

Quick substitution, one of the basic techniques of a Beast Master.

Seeing Gu Shan utilizing his advantage of the six pets in this way, Zhang Kai was surprised. As he instinctively wanted to silence Gu Shan’s Elemental Resonance, he suddenly felt his legs tighten. Two vines had unknowingly emerged from underground and bound him.

“Damn it, did he notice that I shifted my target so quickly?”

Seizing the opportunity to summon all six pets simultaneously by Gu Shan, Zhang Kai had completely lost his ability to counterattack. Even after silencing the Elemental Resonance talent, he was unable to prevent the imminent energy wave from falling upon him.

Boom!

The heat of the blast sent Zhang Kai flying. By the time he landed, the Deathland Storm Ape had automatically been dismissed from its possessed state and had lost all combat abilities.

“The first round, Gu Shan wins!”

Leng Feifei glanced at the bewildered Zhang Kai and announced the result of the match.

Zhang Kai’s lineup and talent were quite good. Unfortunately, his combat sense was lacking and he lost his footing confronted with a sudden incident. His loss was well-deserved.

“That’s… unexpectedly quick.”

When he thought of how Zhang Kai was actually having such a tough time now despite having stood up to Alpha before, Bai Qi was surprised.

Has the strength of the top four in the two-city joint examination regressed so quickly within just a few months?

Hmm, it could also be that Gu Shan has become stronger.

By switching the summoned pets based on need, Gu Shan’s operation was certainly much more flexible than just summoning all the pets at once and using their ultimate moves. The effects might be even stronger when the pets’ Double Level progresses further, and a rational combat strategy is implemented.

With a successful initial victory, a rare smile appeared on Gu Shan’s face. After a short rest, he returned to the ring.

As long as he maintained this condition, he could challenge three or four more people at least. Even if he could not enter the second round, this would be a decent performance.