CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 57: DEALING WITH YOU DOESN’T REQUIRE BULLFORCE TRIO

In an instant, Xiaobai charged towards the Thunder Pattern Beast, nearly closing the distance to three meters when the beast waved its right hand, forming a Thunder Shield.

Lin Chen clenched his fist; now he could only gamble...

If they lost, they would have to leave immediately.

Just as the horns were about to hit the Thunder Shield, an Ice Blade shot from another angle, hitting the shield first.

The one who made the move was the Snow Lion.

The Snow Lion, being Ning Zimo’s Spirit Beast, naturally had strong combat Talent, but under Xiaobai’s brilliance, it seemed somewhat overshadowed.

It understood very well that if it could contribute a bit of strength now, it would increase the chance.

Zzz~~

Accompanied by the instant shattering of the Ice Blade, the defense of the Thunder Shield was greatly weakened.

At this moment, the call of the ox was upon them.

Everyone swallowed hard, and the Little Fox standing on Lin Chen’s shoulder covered its eyes, daring not to watch.

The next moment, a blast sounded, and they saw the Thunder Shield shatter, then it was obliterated into smithereens!

The power of One Breath Transforming Into Three Oxen was not something a mere Thunder Shield could block!

Xiaobai charged straight at the Thunder Pattern Beast, which remained unfazed and unleashed a Thunder Palm boosted by Thunderous Ascension!

Boom!

The palm met the ox’s head, creating a massive explosion in the air.

Everyone awaited the final outcome, while Chen Tao and his teammates, although shaken, still did not want Lin Chen and his team to win.

Unfortunately, things did not go their way...

The Thunder Palm could not stop the power of One Breath Transforming Into Three Oxen, as it shot like a meteor, fiercely striking the Thunder Pattern Beast’s body.

In an instant, the Thunder Pattern Beast vanished in the air, turning into white bones that fell to the ground with a crunching sound, reminding everyone who the final victor was!

....

"Chirp chirp~~~"

The Little Fox, seeing Xiaobai’s victory, joyfully ran over.

It was now the dedicated cheerleader, always providing emotional value.

Lin Chen also smiled...

Xiaobai never disappoints him!

"Yahoo!" Cai Yuanji was the most lively, waving his arms and legs like a monkey.

Seeing this, Chen Tao and his group tried to make a quiet escape.

But who would have thought Lin Chen had been watching them all along.

"Leave the bones behind." Lin Chen said.

Only then did Cai Yuanji notice the trio was about to flee, and immediately scolded, "Despicable, trying to sneak away?"

Chen Tao and his teammates, hearing this, were furious; who was actually the despicable one?

They, too, had contributed to defeating the Thunder Pattern Beast, hadn’t they?

Otherwise, even a Level 15 Spirit Beast like the Plowhorn Beast couldn’t have possibly won.

Chen Tao regretted not fleeing when they were busy fighting earlier.

Now, although Lin Chen and their Spirit Beasts were also worn out and scarred, compared to their Spirit Beasts, theirs were mere shallow wounds.

Chen Tao sighed, finally tossing ten sets of bones and asked:

"Can I keep one?"

It’s too humiliating.

After all, he was the second on the Hundred Stars Chart...

Now, with Su Yu presumably dying, the end was near; if he didn’t take even one bone back, he’d surely wind up at the bottom.

"No, we won’t be in the same place in the future, so I don’t have to show you any respect."

Cai Yuanji snatched it away, showing no leniency.

Chen Tao dared not resist; he could only swallow his anger to avoid a beating.

Having collected the bones, Lin Chen then looked far away at Qin Hao and Su Yu, whose expressions were dazed, and with Qin Shaoshao, prepared to head over.

Unexpectedly, a voice sounded from behind:

"As the Inner Courtyard student... I’m not someone you can bully?!"

....

Monster Hunter Guild

Ever since Lee Zhen sent Lin Chen and his team away, he had kept a close watch, ensuring that he’d be informed the moment Lin Chen returned.

He was planning how to help Lin Chen resolve the evolution issue when hurried footsteps sounded outside the door.

Lee Zhen assumed his assistant was back, but when he opened the door, he was met by the guild’s informer.

"Has something happened?" Lee Zhen was displeased to see the informer’s expression.

His appearance usually meant significant battle news or the death of a guild member.

"...Black Mountain City has sent an urgent rescue request, asking for reinforcements from us."

"Black Mountain City?" Lee Zhen said immediately upon hearing this: "Didn’t we dispatch teams 10, 13, and 18 to support them?"

"Yes." The informer said, "This beast tide isn’t large. Black Mountain City organized a counterattack, intending to eliminate them all at once, but ended up falling into a trap."

Lee Zhen’s mood soured as he listened.

He immediately got up, saying, "Gather everyone who can fight, and head out to support Black Mountain City without delay!"

"Understood."

The informer turned back, and Lee Zhen also rushed out, his heart burning with worry. He thought of Wu Lei, mumbling:

"Little Lei, don’t let anything happen!"

....

As voices emerged, the figures gradually appeared, none other than Ye Yun and their group.

Lin Chen’s group looked over, their brows furrowing.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind...

It seems they aren’t the oriole.

Although Chen Tao disliked Ye Yun, who was a competitor, Ye Yun’s appearance now somehow made him feel vindicate.

Ye Yun approached, staring at Lin Chen and the Plowhorn Beast...

What an incredible Spirit Beast indeed, only Level 10, yet capable of One Breath Transforming Into Three Oxen.

Could his Spirit Beast defeat it?

Ye Yun had no confidence, but his intuition told him...

He couldn’t win.

However, the Plowhorn Beast was now in a weakened state; it likely couldn’t perform another One Breath Transforming Into Three Oxen.

"Hand it over, or take a beating?" Ye Yun glared at Lin Chen.

Lin Chen hadn’t spoken yet when Ye Yun continued, "Even if you hand it over, I must first disable your Spirit Beasts; otherwise, I can’t ensure you won’t seek revenge."

Unbeknownst to him, Ning Zimo knew him and said, "Are you so scared, Ye Yun?"

Ye Yun sneered, responding to Ning Zimo, "Don’t try to stall for time; you’re just like the rest. You vowed to surpass Ning Tian and joined the Monster Hunter Guild, only to be overshadowed. You can’t even defeat him, so what will you use to catch up to Ning Tian?!"

Upon hearing Ning Tian’s name, Ning Zimo’s demeanor grew cold again.

"Alright, let’s get this over with." Ye Yun could wait no longer, waving as the Spirit Beast behind him slowly approached Xiaobai.

[Blood Hunter Beast]

[Level: 11]

The Blood Hunter Beast is an attribute-less Spirit Beast that enhances its combat prowess through Blood Energy, ranked among the elite combat pets, with Skills:

[Blood Energy Surge: Draws from its own Blood Energy to greatly enhance combat ability, though the effect lasts briefly]

[Blood Burst: Lunges forward, dealing massive damage]

"If you don’t resist, I can be gentle." Ye Yun’s goal was clear; to first incapacitate Xiaobai.

The Blood Hunter Beast completely disregarded Xiaobai, its eyes full of mischief.

Xiaobai squinted and stood up.

Is my Plowhorn Beast something to be slaughtered?

Just then, Lin Chen finally spoke:

"To deal with you... I don’t need One Breath Transforming Into Three Oxen!"