CHAPTER 1322: CHAPTER 1323: LONG BODUO EXPERIENCES THE BEASTMASTER

"Well, it’s not bad at least. Most people wouldn’t expect Xiao Ji to scatter pollen during an attack~"

Feng Yuan shifted his tone and said smugly. Xiao Ji let out an excited cry. Agunas glanced at Xiao Ji but couldn’t be bothered to say anything. Xiao Ji clearly didn’t realize that without Feng Yuan’s help, it couldn’t even scatter pollen, let alone transform flowers.

"Speaking of which, you didn’t team up with Dou Yanlan for the battle?"

Feng Yuan glanced curiously at Dou Yanlan, who was sitting nearby cuddling Cotton and clearly not planning to battle. Qi Chen looked at Feng Yuan and said in exasperation,

"We don’t exactly have the ability to team up for night battles yet. Maybe, after practicing a bit more."

"Anyway, since we’re staying here for a few days, why don’t we train properly? By the way, where’s Hong Zhi?"

Only then did Feng Yuan realize that Yang Hongzhi seemed to have disappeared. Qi Chen glanced at the small grove nearby and said,

"He’s over there training Xiao Hei, though it looks like Xiao Hei isn’t too thrilled."

"Heh, Xiao Hei is way behind compared to Xiao Ji."

Feng Yuan glanced at Xiao Ji and said proudly. Xiao Ji let out a joyful cry, clearly quite pleased, while Qi Chen looked at Feng Yuan in disbelief and said,

"This really doesn’t seem to have much to do with you. You barely even train it. If it weren’t for its ability to self-train, I doubt it’d..."

"Hmph hmph~ That just proves how amazing Xiao Ji is~ Truly powerful Spirit Beasts don’t need Beastmasters to organize their training; they handle it themselves~"

"You really have the audacity to say that..."

The next morning, Feng Yuan got up early to prepare breakfast, only to see Veronia chatting with Droplet Bubble and the others. Feng Yuan said helplessly,

"Are you planning to find someone to battle today?"

"Of course! Without experiencing combat, how can one’s strength improve?"

Without even looking at Feng Yuan, Veronia casually replied while continuing to instruct them on points to note. Judging by this, it seemed Veronia would be deeply engrossed in training her beasts for a while, Feng Yuan thought quietly to himself.

Just then, Qi Chen woke up and, seeing Feng Yuan, said with some surprise,

"You’re up early today."

Given what Qi Chen knew about Feng Yuan, who stayed up late last night, there was no way he’d be up so early today. Did Feng Yuan plan to transform into a Little Husky and sleep on Big Cat’s head again? But wasn’t today supposed to be the day he teamed up with Xiao Ji for a battle?

"Hmm, waking up when I’ve slept enough—is that weird? Besides, it’s eager to get going."

Feng Yuan glanced at the eagerly pacing Xiao Ji beside him and said. To be honest, he hadn’t planned to wake up so early, but Xiao Ji had its own special way of waking him, and once Xiao Ji got him up, there was no going back to sleep.

While arranging breakfast, Feng Yuan asked,

"Are you all planning team battles today?"

"Yeah. Want to join us?"

Qi Chen glanced at Feng Yuan, curious about why he was asking. Taking a look at Xiao Ji nearby, Feng Yuan replied,

"I’m a bit tempted, though I might wait for a bit. If I team up with you, it might hinder your training instead."

After all, his own skills were what they were. Even if Qi Chen and the others actively chose to challenge him, he could almost guarantee some reckless opponent would target him specifically. At that point, should he retaliate? If he retaliated, they’d lose manpower instantly. If he didn’t... well, that’d just be frustrating.

"That’s true. Your and Xiao Ji’s abilities are way ahead of ours. If we included you, it would make training really ineffective."

Qi Chen thought it over and agreed. He was resigned to the fact that Feng Yuan’s strength was exceptionally robust. He hadn’t expected Feng Yuan to be this strong.

"Can I give it a try?"

Long Boduo looked at Feng Yuan curiously and asked. Feng Yuan, glancing over at Long Boduo, responded skeptically,

"Try what?"

"Obviously, battling~ Being a Beastmaster seems really fun~"

"Then ask someone who’s willing to temporarily act as your beast."

Rolling his eyes, Feng Yuan said. Even without beasts, there were very few Beastmasters here who could challenge Long Boduo. Besides, that wouldn’t exactly count as being a Beastmaster.

"Well..."

"Don’t look at me."

Seeing Long Boduo glance his way, Agunas flicked his tail and spoke helplessly. What was this guy even thinking? It was one thing for Veronia to mess around, but now Long Boduo wanted to drag him into it?

Looking over at Big Cat and the others, Long Boduo realized they might not be suitable either. A Beastmaster was supposed to battle using or cooperating with their own beast. Were Big Cat and the others really the right fit?

Just then, Big Cat purred and called out to Long Boduo. Overjoyed, Long Boduo said,

"Alright, it’s settled~ You’ll temporarily be my beast, and we’ll join a battle together~"

A glance at Long Boduo and Big Cat left Feng Yuan unsure of what to say. However, it occurred to him that Big Cat hadn’t participated in many battles either. Perhaps it wouldn’t be bad to let Long Boduo take Big Cat for a try.

"Little brother, is this really your beast?"

Even though Long Boduo had found Big Cat to temporarily serve as his beast, there was still one issue that Feng Yuan and the others overlooked—Long Boduo, in human form, was a mere teenager, hardly resembling a Beastmaster.

Looking at the man across from him, Long Boduo waved his hand, and small stones began floating in the air. The man scrutinized Long Boduo in surprise, hesitated, and said,

"If it’s not your beast, you might be in danger. Are you sure... you want to battle us?"

It wasn’t impossible for humans to wield telekinesis, and seeing this, Long Boduo casually flicked his hand, summoning a Psychic Light Wall before him. Seeing this, the man refrained from saying more—ordinary special ability users couldn’t reach this level.

At the very least, Long Boduo demonstrated he could protect himself. Of course, this was because the man was unaware of Long Boduo’s true identity. Otherwise, he’d likely worry about whether he could last even a few moves against him.

Big Cat purred as it charged ahead. As the nearby referee announced the match’s start, Big Cat flapped its wings, revealing floating, sky-blue data blocks, leaving everyone stunned.

Although Scholar Cat-Owls, due to their research-focused tendencies, could unleash unusual attacks, their attribute was always Mystic Series. This... didn’t look much like a Mystic Series ultimate move.

The data blocks quickly assembled in the air, and moments later, a unique metallic wheel-like device materialized.

"The Nien Wheel?!"

Agunas, who was keeping occasional tabs on this battle, looked stunned. When had Big Cat studied the structural data on the Nien Wheel?

Their opponents, unfamiliar with this artifact of the Mythical Era, didn’t comprehend its terrifying nature. They were merely cautious enough to avoid it during their attacks.

"The Nien Wheel?!"

While Feng Yuan was battling, he noticed an unusual atmospheric change and turned to the source of the anomaly. Seeing the Nien Wheel beside Big Cat, he froze—where had Big Cat gotten that thing? However, as the battle raged, even Feng Yuan couldn’t completely shift his focus away to investigate Big Cat’s situation.

The clear skies were swiftly consumed by dark clouds. Long Boduo looked at Big Cat in amazement and said,

"Impressive~ You’ve got this kind of skill too~"

"Careful, it’s about to attack you!"

Noticing the White Ape Warrior lunging from behind Big Cat with its weapon held high, Long Boduo shouted a warning while brandishing his spear and rushing forward. Big Cat spun around as the Nien Wheel whirled rapidly, and lightning began condensing in the heavens.

Just as the White Ape Warrior’s attack was blocked by Long Boduo, a thunderbolt struck down from the skies, hitting the warrior squarely. Even natural lightning could harm a Good Level Spirit Beast, let alone the concentrated power from the Nien Wheel.

Though not completely defeated, the White Ape Warrior was heavily injured by this strike. Seeing an opening, Long Boduo initially wanted to step in and finish the fight but quickly remembered his intention to experience being a Beastmaster. Retreating, he said,

"Big Cat, it’s your turn!"

Big Cat glanced at Long Boduo, purred, and flapped its wings as the Nien Wheel spun faster, its internal energy reaching terrifying levels. In the next instant, a dazzling beam shot forth, rendering the White Ape Warrior completely incapacitated.

Seeing this, everyone watching froze in amazement. The Scholar Cat-Owl’s strength was... formidable.