Chapter 155: Tuan Tuan's Two Stars
Chapter 155: Tuan Tuan's Two Stars
Over at Arena 001.
The battle between the Rock Python and the Goblin was intense and fiery. The Rock Python, as the aggressor, launched fierce attacks with its bites and tail sweeps. Despite the simplicity of its techniques, the power and momentum behind each strike were terrifying, leaving the Goblin completely overwhelmed and dominated.
There was no way around it; the disparity in strength between the two was immense.
To make matters worse, the Rock Python, being a Rock-type, possessed formidable physical defense, further suppressing the Goblin in every aspect.
Even if the Goblin tried to attack, its meager offensive capabilities were unlikely to breach the Python's sturdy defense.
As a result, the Goblin spent most of the fight dodging and evading.
It jumped left and right, leaped and darted, tirelessly trying to avoid any contact with its opponent.
The Python's strength was such that a single sweep of its tail could potentially incapacitate the Goblin.
Given the circumstances, anyone with eyes could tell that the Goblin was at a severe disadvantage and was likely to lose.
But Jiang Beifeng and Wang Jun refused to believe it.
They were certain that Li Wu had a strategy, and it was unlikely that he would send the Goblin out without a plan.
This belief persisted even after the Goblin, despite its valiant efforts, was eventually knocked out of the arena due to a misstep after fifteen minutes of relentless defense.
Even after witnessing this outcome, Jiang Beifeng and Wang Jun still felt that there might be more to the story.
They were convinced that Li Wu had carefully considered his moves and that there must have been a purpose behind sending the Goblin into battle.
Perhaps he was saving his trump card for the next round.
So, they scrutinized the arena for any traces left by the Goblin, but to no avail.
The only noticeable mark was the blood that had dripped from the Goblin when it was hit.
Could that blood be part of Li Wu's plan?
Even they found this idea far-fetched.
"It seems unlikely," Jiang Beifeng mused. "In that case, the Goblin was probably sent out to take a fall.
But what does he intend with this move? Is he giving up?"
Jiang Beifeng contemplated further. While this didn't seem like Li Wu's style, the current situation suggested that it might indeed be the case.
After all, he had considered Li Wu's perspective.
From Li Wu's standpoint, breaking through this predicament was incredibly challenging, a fact that Jiang Beifeng understood better than anyone.
In such a situation, it wasn't impossible for Li Wu to lose his temper and give up.
"Regardless, Team 001 has already secured a win. This is a great start. As long as we play it safe and steady, Li Wu won't be able to turn the tables!"
Meanwhile, on Li Wu's side.
He watched as the Goblin was knocked out of the arena, feeling a hint of disappointment.
"It seems the Goblin didn't quite make the breakthrough."
"I'm sorry!"
Lin Jianying's head hung low, feeling ashamed that she couldn't be of more help to Li Wu in this crucial battle.
"It's okay, don't worry. I expected this. The Goblin still needs some more cultivation. If it didn't break through this time, it can do so in the finals, which might be even better.
Anyway, we've already won this match."
Li Wu shifted his gaze to Tuan Tuan, who was still enjoying a milk tea in Dudu's arms.
He reached out and lifted the little piglet.
"Still drinking? Stop that and get ready to fight!"
Tuan Tuan, held by Li Wu, struggled with all its might, its chubby limbs flailing in protest.
Tuan Tuan didn't want to fight; it wanted to drink more milk tea!
Li Wu smacked it on the head, "Stop that! It's called milk tea, not 'nai nai'!
And don't be lazy. I know you might not want to fight, but if you don't perform well later, you'll be eating our leftovers for a month, understand?"
At this, Tuan Tuan stopped struggling, its eyes filling with tears.
Tuan Tuan didn't want to eat leftovers!
Li Wu was pleased with the effect of his words.
However, he knew he couldn't always be harsh; he needed to offer some encouragement.
Changing his tone, he said gently, "Tuan Tuan, if you don't want to eat leftovers, you need to perform well. If you do, I'll even let you drink soup made from the Little Skeleton!"
The mention of drinking Little Skeleton soup instantly lit up Tuan Tuan's eyes, its little brain working furiously.
Tuan Tuan wanted to drink Little Skeleton soup! Tuan Tuan would work hard! Tuan Tuan would defeat all the bad guys!
"Excellent, that's the spirit! Go out there and remember, if you can't beat them, consider evolving!"
Saying this, Li Wu tossed Tuan Tuan onto the arena.
As soon as Tuan Tuan landed on the arena, the Little Skeleton scurried over. Its eyes glimmered with a hint of sadness.
The Little Skeleton didn't want to be turned into soup for Tuan Tuan.
Li Wu approached and patted the Little Skeleton's head reassuringly, "Don't worry, I'll decide if its performance is good or bad. If I say it's good, it's good, and if I say it's bad, it's bad."
The Little Skeleton's eyes lit up at these words, and its mood improved.
It knew that Li Wu loved the Little Skeleton and wouldn't let Tuan Tuan drink it.
But its happiness might have been a bit premature.
"So, even if Tuan Tuan doesn't perform well, if I say it's good, it's good!"
The Little Skeleton was confused. What did that mean? It couldn't understand!
"It means that if I lose this match, I'll be in a bad mood. And if I'm in a bad mood, Tuan Tuan's performance will be considered good, and the Little Skeleton will be spared from becoming soup."
If this match is won, my mood will improve, and Little Skeleton won't have to be knocked off by Piggie.
Furthermore, if Little Skeleton performs well, it can even ride Piggie!"
As soon as Little Skeleton heard this, its eyes lit up with determination.
Although the little guy vaguely felt something was amiss, Little Skeleton still expressed its determination, saying it would work hard and that it wanted to ride Piggie.
A scheme to deceive two Summoned Beasts.
Li Wu felt he was one step closer to becoming a Breeder of the Sea King.
At this very moment, the battle on the arena had already begun.
With Li Wu's promise, Piggie displayed unprecedented vigor. It started with a Giant Transformation, followed by a Piglet Charge, charging forward.
In response to the charge, the Rock Python on the opposite side chose to coil up its nearly five-meter-long body and entered a defensive stance, preparing to withstand Piggie's charge head-on.
"Pa!"
Piggie's head collided with the Rock Python's body.
After the Giant Transformation, Piggie grew from the size of two fists to a giant beast, approximately two meters tall and three meters long.
Although its size had increased, its weight was substantial, resulting in a terrifying impact force.
It directly pushed the Rock Python back four to five meters.
The impact was so powerful that it left no room for error.
However, the Rock Python's defense was already formidable, and with the use of its defensive stance, it managed to withstand the collision head-on. Moreover, it immediately counterattacked, lashing its tail at Piggie.
'Pa!' Piggie was struck and retreated.
Subsequently, the battle between the two sides commenced, marking the beginning of a battle entirely different from the first one.
The previous match could hardly be called a battle; it was more like a chase or an escape. In contrast, the current battle was a genuine clash of strength.
Both sides engaged in a physical confrontation, abandoning the use of spells.
One charged and rammed, while the other withstood and lashed out.
The two Summoned Beasts clashed, with each attack and counter-attack, pushing and pulling, creating a thrilling spectacle.
The pure display of power was intense and fierce, captivating the audience with its raw energy, but it also caused Zhang Wentao's brows to furrow in concern.
What was going on? Where was Li Wu's strategic thinking as a Breeder? Why didn't he seem to be using any tactics? Was he really going all-out like this?
Was this truly an all-out confrontation?
Or was this part of Li Wu's plan?
But how could he not see any signs of a plan?
Jiang Beifeng, on the other hand, saw right through Li Wu's intentions.
Li Wu didn't have any plan at all. He was genuinely prepared to go all-out, to break the pot and smash it.
This delighted Jiang Beifeng.
"Come on, let's clash, let's break it all. I'll see what you can do."
Almost simultaneously, Li Wu, standing below the arena, narrowed his eyes and said to Piggie on the arena, "Piggie, if you perform like this, you'll get your reward."
As Li Wu spoke, Piggie on the arena paused for a moment.
Its mind was now filled with thoughts of performing well, and it worried that it might not get to drink the Little Skeleton Soup.
The Rock Python seized this opportunity and rushed forward, entangling Piggie.
It was truly a tantalizing sight.
It was over; the pig was as good as done for.
However, Li Wu's lips curved into a smile.
As expected, among the three Summoned Beasts in his team, Piggie was the most straightforward.
Unlike the Little Skeletons, who required resources for evolution and breakthroughs, Piggie needed none.
It could enhance its strength at any moment.
As the Rock Python entangled Piggie, its strength instantly increased from Elite 1-Star to Elite 2-Star.
As its strength grew, a ground column emerged beneath Piggie's feet, lifting it and the entangled Rock Python into the air.
In reality, a single ground column couldn't lift them both, but Piggie also possessed a gravity skill.
This skill could increase or decrease gravity.
By reducing gravity to zero, the ground column effortlessly lifted them into the air. Once in the air, Piggie increased gravity, causing the pig and the python to crash towards the ground.
This move was brutal, almost leading to mutual destruction.
The Rock Python clung tightly to Piggie, determined to bring them both down together.
The two beasts plummeted towards the ground, and just before impact, the entangled Piggie disappeared.
It canceled its Giant Transformation and the gravity on its body, leaping away effortlessly. The unfortunate Rock Python, caught off guard, crashed heavily onto the arena.
Its own weight of over a thousand pounds, combined with the additional gravity from Piggie and the force from its Giant Transformation, all pressed down on the Rock Python.
The resulting damage was evident, as the arena shattered, and the Rock Python was severely injured.
Still unsatisfied, Piggie transformed again, charged forward with another Piglet Charge, and easily knocked the injured Rock Python out of the arena, securing victory.
This series of actions left not only the audience but also Zhang Wentao and Jiang Beifeng in awe.
Even Li Wu himself was momentarily stunned by Piggie's performance.
Where did it learn such tactics?
Indeed, it was quite formidable.
After securing victory, Piggie immediately rushed to Li Wu, blinking its big eyes expectantly.
(End of Chapter)
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