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Chapter 135: The Last Glimmer! The Unforeseen Evolution of the Thousand Wood Wolf!
Chapter 135: The Last Glimmer! The Unforeseen Evolution of the Thousand Wood Wolf!
Tsk.
Sun Ping watched the intense battle unfold on the screen, shaking his head involuntarily.
He knew that the Forest Wolf Regiment's final battle had likely reached its conclusion.
With Li Da's elimination, even with Sun Xiao and Er Zhuang still in the game, there were several other formidable opponents remaining.
These guys had already gone all-out, determined to eliminate the Forest Wolf Regiment entirely.
Even without the Flame Ape, Sun Ping understood that in the current situation, Er Zhuang and Sun Xiao couldn't hold out for much longer.
The reason was simple.
Aside from the physical and mental strain caused by the repeated use of the Solar Formula, the most crucial factor was the sky above. Dark clouds obscured the sun, pushing it to the background.
If the sun were still shining, its endless rays providing hope, there might have been a chance. But now, it was clear that hope had faded.
Er Zhuang's three Solar Formula skills—Sunlight Absorption, Photosynthesis, and Heart of Wood—had all reached mastery levels. As a result, the burden on Er Zhuang was slightly less than that of the other Thousand Wood Wolves.
But without direct sunlight, it was useless! A good cook couldn't make a meal without rice!
Thus, the Flame Ape's elimination could be likened to the final straw that broke the camel's back.
Yet, it was enough.
After experiencing the morning's chaotic battle, everyone turned to Sun Ping with awe in their eyes.
Even in such a situation, the Thousand Wood Wolf had weaknesses, particularly in its fire-related abilities. Its skills leaned more towards control and all-around development rather than direct, violent attacks.
But what kind of violent beast could achieve such impressive results as a Beastmaster, a top-tier pet?
Clearly, none! And without such a beast, how could the Thousand Wood Wolf be expected to possess even greater offensive capabilities?
This was indeed a tall order.
Even Liu, the vice president standing beside Sun Ping, let out a long sigh:
"You've truly given me a big surprise, kid!"
It was indeed a significant surprise!
With a Thousand Wood Wolf like this, participating in the Beastmaster Competition, one couldn't guarantee victory, but the chances were undoubtedly high.
Although this wasn't a low-level, mass-popularized evolution and came with a certain cultivation cost, the potential of the Thousand Wood Wolf far outweighed this expense.
After a pause, Old Liu continued confidently:
"When we return to the Association, I'll keep my promise and personally apply for your advanced Beastmaster specialization certificate!"
Old Liu never imagined that his words would come true so quickly.
Sun Ping smiled slightly, not overly concerned about these matters. Instead, he was curious about the Beastmaster Competition:
"There's no rush, President Liu. When is the Beastmaster Competition being held this year?"
Liu Fuhai didn't hesitate:
"You haven't been paying attention at all. Every year, it's held after the New Year and before New Year's Eve. Usually, it's wrapped up in a day. After all, there are over twenty provinces in Dragon Nation, and each province only needs about ten minutes to showcase their results.
There's no need to share everything; just the experimental process, cultivation insights, and the final product are sufficient!"
Sun Ping blinked:
"I see. I thought we had to share the entire cultivation method with all viewers."
Vice President Liu smiled:
"You're right. That was the initial idea, but no one wanted to share their methods openly. Everyone values their own hard work and isn't willing to give it away for free.
Later, we realized this approach wasn't ideal. It could lead to price collapses for certain items and pets, not to mention causing local disturbances, which would be a net loss.
In Dragon Nation, we do have patent fees, but it's still challenging to enforce such a system. So, we don't have high requirements in this regard. As I mentioned before, you can choose to submit your cultivation method to the Association, and they will provide you with a substantial amount of credits in return!
Additionally, you'll receive a portion of the credits paid by any Beastmaster who exchanges for your cultivation method through the Association, as a patent fee!
Moreover, cultivation methods obtained through the Association are strictly prohibited from being shared, as per the law. Even with the law and soul contracts in place, it's sometimes difficult to enforce such restrictions."
After Vice President Liu explained the pros and cons, Sun Ping nodded. He was already aware of these later developments.
However, Vice President Liu's words were accurate.
Human nature is selfish, and no one willingly shares their hard-earned cultivation methods for free.
Thus, powerful Beastmasters in the Mystic Realm would pass on their cultivation methods as their legacy before their death. This tradition has endured from ancient times to the present.
Liu, the vice president, glanced at Sun Ping and, like Wood Heart, he also didn't force any demands. He smiled and said, "So, you just need to showcase the evolved form of the Thousand Wood Wolf later. There's no need to overthink it."
Sun Ping nodded. "One day is fine. I'll be heading to Megalopolis later, so it won't disrupt my schedule."
"Megalopolis?"
Liu, the vice president, was slightly taken aback but quickly asked with curiosity, "Is it Qin Family Miss who asked you to go there?"
Sun Ping nodded.
When Wood evolved, he had discussed it with Qin Xiaoxue.
Upon evolving into the Tree Crown Wolf Emperor, he wanted her to witness it firsthand.
After receiving a positive response, Liu, the vice president, narrowed his eyes and smiled faintly, "Then you don't have to worry. This year's Cultivator's Conference is being held in Megalopolis..."
"Huh?"
As Sun Ping and Liu, the vice president, chatted enthusiastically, the situation on the battlefield remained equally intense.
Unfortunately, it wasn't as relaxed as the outside world.
Sun Xiao had sustained minor injuries in some places.
It wasn't due to attacks but rather from being scratched by tree branches and leaves while swiftly jumping through the forest.
But now wasn't the time to worry about these minor injuries.
Sun Xiao glanced helplessly at Er Zhuang, who was panting heavily beside him, and the group of turtle sons surrounding him in the corner, leaving him with no escape.
"You bunch of dogs, you're not worthy opponents!"
"Sun Liangzhang, the adult world only cares about results, not the process."
Mo He's expression was calm, but his heart was bleeding.
Damn it, the Forest Wolf Regiment's Sun Xiao was left alone, and where had his Black Tiger Regiment's strength gone? At this moment, only Mo He, the Black Tiger Captain, remained.
After a chaotic morning of fighting, Sun Xiao had been playing with the Forest Wolf Regiment in the Tree Prison for hours. Although they had eliminated four of their opponents, the losses among the other teams were several times greater.
Undoubtedly, the Forest Wolf Regiment had become the most outstanding team in this competition.
Even if they didn't rank first, they would still be the most admired and praised team because their defeat wasn't shameful.
Moreover, given the current situation, it was unlikely for the Forest Wolf Regiment not to rank first unless they played dirty and stopped fighting, choosing to chat instead and wait for the poison circle to shrink, earning them a substantial survival points bonus.
Only then would it be possible for the other teams to surpass the Forest Wolf Regiment, who had already gained a significant lead during the morning.
But was this possible? Wasn't it shameful?
In this situation, aside from the Forest Wolf Regiment claiming the top spot, the other teams truly lacked the thick skin to do so.
Fortunately, regardless, they had finally eliminated the Forest Wolf Regiment. Otherwise, aside from the War Wolf A Division, the other divisions would genuinely have lost all face.
Thinking of this, Mo He's expression turned stern, and he no longer hesitated. "Brothers, get ready!"
Although he wasn't the captain of all the teams, Mo He had been leading the pursuit to annihilate the Forest Wolf Regiment.
At this moment, there was no need for hesitation. In this corner where the Forest Wolves had no escape, they would work together to eliminate this damn general regiment and disrupt the grand competition!
Sun Xiao, feeling helpless, watched as the Netherworld Demon Tiger, Soul Devouring Leopard, Shadow Flower Leopard, Azure Cloud Baboon, and Cloud Pattern Tree Python approached. He felt helpless, and so did Er Zhuang.
Among them, the Azure Cloud Baboon and Cloud Pattern Tree Python were both Wood Attribute beasts, which clearly indicated that in such a dense forest, aside from their inherently powerful racial potential, Wood Attribute beasts had relatively stronger self-preservation abilities.
Damn it, they had no martial ethics! Er Zhuang had already exhausted most of his energy and couldn't sustain the upcoming battle.
These turtle sons were ganging up on them!
Sun Xiao's eyes lit up. "Deng Yingzhang, after eliminating the Forest Wolf Regiment, your Shadow Leopard Regiment will be the only team left with two combat powers. If you eliminate me, you'll be next. How about we join forces to eliminate them first, and then I'll concede the championship to you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's attention turned to Deng Yingzhang, the captain. Unfortunately, he calmly replied, "No need. Among the remaining members of our team, there's no winner. Eliminating the Forest Wolf Regiment first is the best outcome."
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"Hmph, still trying to sow discord, die!"
"Roar!"
The Netherworld Demon Tiger's roar echoed as it charged towards Sun Xiao. Helpless, Sun Xiao took out his Vital Sign Watch.
However, just as he was about to trigger the watch, a piercing howl came from the side!
"Awoo~"
The wolf's howl made Sun Xiao pause. He looked at his beast.
It was evident that the Wolf race was the most arrogant beast race.
Such a Wolf race beast wouldn't accept the gesture of conceding without a final desperate battle.
So, upon sensing its owner's gaze and the charging tiger, Er Zhuang moved!
Even without the sun to activate the Solar Formula for rapid recovery, Er Zhuang still had some energy left.
These turtle sons were ganging up on them!
Sun Xiao's eyes lit up. "Deng Yingzhang, after eliminating the Forest Wolf Regiment, your Shadow Leopard Regiment will be the only team left with two combat powers. If you eliminate me, you'll be next. How about we join forces to eliminate them first, and then I'll concede the championship to you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's attention turned to Deng Yingzhang, the captain. Unfortunately, he calmly replied, "No need. Among the remaining members of our team, there's no winner. Eliminating the Forest Wolf Regiment first is the best outcome."
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In the final moments, a Tree Ape Team member, Cheng Yuan, was eliminated, leaving the team with 72 points. The announcement instructed him to restrain his Beastmaster and either remain on-site or evacuate the battleground.
Even at the last moment, a Beastmaster was eliminated. The Tree Ape Trainer's face darkened, and everyone else's expressions became more intense.
"What the hell? How many more hidden tricks does this Forest Wolf's evolved form have? What new skill is this? What's this skill?"
"Blinding? Creating a bright light to temporarily blind the enemy."
"Huh? Isn't this a skill exclusive to Special Attribute Light Attribute Beasts? How can a Nature Attribute Beastmaster possess it?"
"Who knows? Would you believe someone telling you the Forest Wolf Regiment could win this competition?"
"Yeah, that cultivation trainer is insane."
"At least it's almost over."
Even after eliminating the Azure Cloud Baboon, the outcome remained unchanged.
Indeed, this was the case.
Sun Xiao's quick movements managed to evade the Beastmaster's attacks, but it was evident that Er Zhuang, who was doing his best to protect his master, was already covered in wounds.
There were even some injuries on his chest that had reached the bone.
Even Sun Xiao thought it was over.
Not only could Er Zhuang no longer dodge, but even Sun Xiao lacked the energy to escape.
While Beastmasters possessed greater physical strength than ordinary people, they didn't rely solely on their physical prowess.
This was especially true for Er Zhuang.
However, Sun Xiao didn't try to activate the Vital Sign Watch this time.
If Er Zhuang wanted to die, let the enemy's attacks decide his fate.
Sun Xiao approached Er Zhuang, who was panting heavily, his eyelids twitching, and emitting whimpers.
Then, facing the surging dark tide of the Netherworld Demon Tiger, Sun Xiao closed his eyes.
After waiting for three seconds, the elimination announcement from the Vital Sign Watch didn't sound.
He opened his eyes in surprise, only to see Er Zhuang standing in front of him.
It was clear that this competition wouldn't involve life or death, and the Beastmasters understood this.
So, there wouldn't be any heroic or nonsensical scenarios of sacrificing oneself to block an attack, which might be common on a real battlefield but would never occur in a competition like this.
What did this mean? What was happening? Not only were Sun Xiao and Mo He confused, but all the team members watching the live broadcast were also baffled.
What was the big deal? It was just a competition, not a life-or-death gamble.
Even if they blocked one attack, the outcome wouldn't change, right?
Sun Ping blinked, feeling a sense of unease.
Damn, did I make a mistake during training and cultivation?
Did I fail to train Er Zhuang properly, causing him to freeze up and become mentally inflexible at this crucial moment?
But the other Thousand Wood Wolves didn't have this issue. They trained together. Did Er Zhuang solve fewer math problems? Was there a lack of attention to detail?
Sun Ping's heart raced with worry.
However, the next moment, an unexpected change occurred!
On the large live broadcast screen, the Thousand Wood Wolf standing in front of Sun Xiao began to glow, starting from its Y-shaped horns, as if electrified, becoming two bright light pillars!
In the next instant, everyone was left speechless.
Amidst the cloudy sky, a ray of sunlight seemed to pierce through the not-so-thick dark clouds, shining upon Er Zhuang.
In this dim world, from the small wolf, seemingly insignificant, a faint glimmer of light burst forth.
Sun Ping suddenly realized something and stared intently at the scene on the screen.
(End of Chapter)
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