Chapter 191: Wind Sword: Gale Annihilating Slash!

Chapter 191: Wind Sword: Gale Annihilating Slash!

The wind howled, a raging gale that swept across the boundless sky above the high platform without restraint.

Aside from the Divine Wind Sparrow cub, a Wind-type beast, even the two others nearby were affected by the gale, their bodies swaying in the powerful wind.

What surprised them even more was the source of this gale—the paper pet beast that they had just used as a badminton racket!

Qian Yi's body finally stabilized in the midst of the raging wind.

His cape fluttered behind him, and around the longsword in his hand, there were swirling winds like mini tornadoes.

Wrapped in this gale, the small paper pet's body was finally able to move freely in the air, mastering the boundless wind in the sky.

Su Ping blinked, momentarily unable to react.

He was, of course, well aware of his pet's abilities.

The small paper pet's understanding of sword techniques was beyond imagination.

Born from a pure soul seed, its soul merged with the essence of Holy Spirit-rank Sword Intent from the origin of Sword Intent.

The special structure of the origami pet allowed it to have better control over the fluctuations of wind element power when it held the Wind Sword, a sword formed by three origami pets.

This represented the fusion of sword and wind.

In the past period, the small paper pet's sword techniques had not made any significant breakthroughs.

Qian Yi and Su Ping had not come up with any particularly good ideas, and the small paper pet had just evolved, so its control over power was not yet complete.

However, in the Trial Tower of the Demon Capital Academy, after its evolution, the Paper Immortal Swordsman, now known as Qian Yi, had finally grasped the opportunity to learn a new sword technique in the high sky amidst the boundless gale!

Wind Sword.

This was a stance the small paper pet had never taken before.

The Ice Dragon cub and the Shadow Butterfly, blown by the gale, cautiously turned to look at the small paper pet once more.

They could sense that the small paper pet seemed different from before.

Only the Divine Wind Sparrow cub remained unaffected.

This cub, which was supposed to be the king of the wind, seemed to feel provoked and let out an even angrier screech. Its sharp wings, like blades, rode the gale and fiercely slashed towards the small paper pet, which was also surrounded by the wind!

However, this time, the small paper pet in the air was no longer powerless or lacking leverage.

The waves of energy swirling around the Wind Sword in its hand became the source of all power.

It could bear any weight.

The small paper pet's body changed at this moment.

With the Flying Immortal Skill and the manipulation of Wind-type energy, Qian Yi became like a fierce cannonball in the air! At this moment, facing the Shadow Butterfly's absolute sharp wings, it slowly raised the Wind Sword above its head.

No one could describe the stance of this sword.

Even Su Ping couldn't.

He only knew that this sword technique did not conform to any of the techniques he had previously practiced.

But this was the essence of swordplay!

A move, a sword technique from the heavens!

It was as if wind and sword were merging.

The wind, which aided the sword, pierced through everything.

With the collision of energies,

Accompanied by a clear 'puchi' sound,

The sword tip finally pierced the Divine Wind Sparrow's chest!

The Divine Wind Sparrow cub, which had previously toyed with the small paper pet like a badminton, turned into dots of light and disappeared into the air.

In its eyes, there seemed to be a look of astonishment.

It couldn't believe that the small paper pet, which it had just mocked like a paper airplane, could adjust its stance in the air and unleash a sword that could slay it.

This was unbelievable!

However, it couldn't think of anything, after all, it wasn't a real cub of a king, but merely a virtual illusion.

There were other such illusions.

After slaying the Divine Wind Sparrow, the small paper pet turned its attention to the Ice Dragon and the Shadow Butterfly.

In fact, even as cubs, the Ice Dragon and the Shadow Butterfly might not have stronger abilities than the Divine Wind Sparrow.

Because on this terrain, the Divine Wind Sparrow, which manipulates wind, can perform better.

The Ice Dragon's roar seemed to lower the temperature in the air.

Although it couldn't breathe dragon breath, the frost breath still slowed the small paper pet's speed.

But without the Divine Wind Sparrow's terrifying attacks from nowhere, the small paper pet became the ace pilot controlling the airspace.

The fierce sword, descending from the sky and wrapped in the gale, slashed down again, first slaying the Shadow Butterfly, a Ghost-type beast.

This Shadow Butterfly had no chance to fight back and met its end.

Along with the Divine Wind Sparrow, it became a dissipating light dot.

However, the Dragon race, recognized as one of the most powerful races on Blue Star, was not so simple, even as a cub.

Strong physical strength, controlling powerful elemental power.

This is the Dragon race! Even if it's just an Ice Dragon or White Dragon cub.

No wonder countless Beastmasters dream of contracting a Dragon.

And Longguo, named after the Dragon, has reached an unbelievable level in Dragon research.

Su Ping has witnessed this.

Compared to the weak bodies of the Shadow Butterfly and the Divine Wind Sparrow, which were instantly killed by a sword.

The Ice Dragon cub, however, could continuously entangle with Qian Yi.

Its body was extremely powerful.

Even as an illusion, each of Qian Yi's swords could only leave a wound on its white dragon scales, which would heal shortly after.

The Dragon's body was so strong.

Yo, listen up! This situation, it's like, totally lit! Su Ping was all hyped up, ya know?

The ice dragon's body kinda reminded him of that Ice Fang White Wolf, Baiye, he saw before. But there were some differences, ya feel me? Su Ping couldn't quite put his finger on it, though.

But at this moment, the little paper pet didn't seem to care about these details.

The energy consumed in the previous battles was no biggie, and it had even fully recovered during the waiting time.

However, there was no doubt that this battle was a massive energy drain for the little paper pet.

At the same time, the little paper pet was clearly annoyed by the time wasted in this fight: "Wuwah! (Your strength has earned my recognition, but your fate remains unchanged!)"

As the little paper pet spoke, the entire terrace was engulfed in a howling gale.

The chaotic wind seemed to gather around the little paper pet's hand, where it held a longsword.

A strange feeling emerged, and a white light appeared on the little paper pet's body.

This white light was the same as the one Su Ping had seen on the night he was attacked.

It was the active effect of the little paper pet's Mutation Sword Heart.

This ability significantly amplified the power of the next sword strike! In other words, it was a massive boost!

The ice dragon was already covered in wounds, and the little paper pet, having mastered aerial control and speed, could only passively counter-attack, just like when it was overwhelmed by the Divine Wind Sparrow, but with less impressive results.

It could only stare intently at the sword.

A howl of icy breath escaped its mouth and nose.

But it was useless.

Because at that moment, the first to arrive wasn't the sword in the little paper pet's hand, but the wind! A raging whirlwind, at an unimaginable speed, blew the ice dragon cub, already in the air, into a state of complete loss of control.

And at that very moment, Qian Yi made his move.

His speed, compared to when he used the Lightning Slash, was no joke.

The wind sword in his hand directly slashed towards the ice dragon cub, which was being tossed around by the wind.

Su Ping blinked.

Amidst the howling wind and the sharp blade, the massive ice dragon cub slowly disintegrated into countless rays of light.

The outcome was clear.

The little paper pet descended from the sky, gazing up at the dissipating shadow of the ice dragon in the sky, and shook its head with a sigh: "Wuwah (That which does not kill me, shall only make me stronger!)"

"Wuwah (This sword strike shall be named 'Gale Annihilation Slash'!)"

"Wait!"

Su Ping was startled and called out to Qian Yi.

He finally snapped out of the sword strike's trance.

"Qian Yi, let's name this sword strike 'Gale Annihilation Slash'!"

"Wuwah?"

The little paper pet turned its head, and the originally serious Black Jack Ace quickly transformed into an abstract 2D expression: [ヘ?] However, facing its master's request, the little paper pet decided to oblige.

It nodded: "Wuwah!"

Su Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The previous 'Chloe Cyclone' was his idea, but this new sword strike, if named 'Gale Annihilation Slash', well, he could live with that. He was worried that during a beastmaster battle, if he announced the name of the sword strike, the opponent and referee might burst out laughing.

Moreover, the little paper pet's final strike was indeed reminiscent of Su Ping's understanding of 'Gale Annihilation Slash'.

The wind sword was indeed like that stylish man.

Su Ping exhaled deeply.

As expected, at that moment, a brand new skill appeared in the little paper pet's skill list, one that hadn't been there before: [Gale Annihilation Slash (Proficient)]



However, Su Ping was well aware that the little paper pet's greatest gain from this battle wasn't just this new sword technique.

It was the overall control and mastery of wind energy.

Chloe Cyclone, at its core, was a wind sword with fire and thunder swords as extensions. But Chloe Cyclone was a spinning, accelerating cyclone, not a wind created by Flying Immortal in the air.

There were still differences between the two.

As long as the little paper pet held the power of the wind, the sky was its playground! In that instant, a flash of insight seemed to strike Su Ping.

He seemed to grasp the terrifying potential of the little paper pet.

But this moment of clarity came and went quickly, and before Su Ping could ponder it further, that familiar mechanical voice echoed once more from the hall.

[Wave 11 cleared, time taken: 521.00 seconds. Wave 12 will begin in 60 seconds. Prepare yourself. 60, 59...]



It might have been his imagination, but Su Ping felt a hint of excitement in the mechanical voice this time.

Su Ping calmed himself.

It was clear that the eleventh wave had begun.

Not only had the combat difficulty increased, but the companion beasts that appeared were mainly flying types.

The sudden spike in combat difficulty also forced Su Ping to focus on the intense battle, leaving no room for his wandering thoughts.

However, without the newfound understanding of wind energy and the Flying Immortal skill, the little paper pet's strength might have faltered in this eleventh wave of flying challenges.

With its enhanced wind energy control, the little paper pet was like a fish in the water in the air.

And so, the twelfth wave, slightly more challenging than the eleventh, was still no match for the little paper pet's progress!

Wave 13!

Su Ping estimated that by this wave, they should be able to secure a spot in the top 100 or even top 100, decide the rules.

But Su Ping still didn't know the exact ranking.

Finally, a rare opportunity to visit the Metropolis, and especially the Metropolis Beastmaster Academy, without testing the limits of one's own Companion Beast's potential would be a waste of such an opportunity, right?

Therefore, as long as the Paper Immortal Swordsman could continue to fight, Su Ping would not let it stop!

With the energy of the Paper Immortal Swordsman's body, and the energy supply of the three swords, the Paper Pet Beast seemed to be able to continue fighting.

However, at this very moment, Su Ping was unaware that just a moment ago, he had caused quite a stir within this Trial Tower.

Let's rewind to a short while ago.

From the staff passage, the woman and Qin Xiaoxue hurriedly entered the interior of the Trial Tower and finally met Qinyi, who was waiting outside the corridor.

"Has the little guy gone in? How long has it been?"

Regarding the early arrival of the Dean and Qin Xiaoxue, Qinyi had obviously expected it and checked the time before speaking.

"It's been about twenty minutes."

The woman and Qin Xiaoxue nodded.

"Then he should be coming out soon."

Twenty minutes.

It's not a short time.

According to the previous estimate of five waves, the progress should be faster at the beginning and then gradually slow down, unless this kid deliberately drags it out. Otherwise, by the end of the fifth wave, around the sixth wave, the time should be about right.

Qinyi, standing beside them, gave the Dean a strange look.

The reason is simple. Whether it's her or Qin Xiaoxue, their presence here is reasonable.

Waiting here for Su Ping to appear is also understandable.

However, the Dean waiting here for a junior seems odd. Even though the Dean has reached such a high level of strength, he doesn't pay much attention to minor formalities.

But for Su Ping, no matter how talented he is, and regardless of how huge Qin Xiaoxue's Forest Wolf is, it doesn't make sense for the Dean to wait here, does it?

The woman naturally didn't say much.

Besides Su Ping and the Ghost Saint, no one else in the entire Metropolis Beastmaster Academy knew about their situation.

The woman standing before Su Ping may represent the Ghost Saint.

Moreover, regarding the previous matter, neither Qin Xiaoxue nor Qinyi believed that the reason for the Ten Thousand Transformations and Unification was because Qin Erlong and she had high hopes for this little guy.

In fact, it wasn't like that at all.

Now, waiting here proactively for Su Ping to come out was mainly to give face to the Ghost Saint, and of course, to Qin's family.

Qin Xiaoxue, without thinking too much, entered the waiting area of Trial Field 21, eagerly looking towards the door at the end of the corridor.

The woman, knowing that Su Ping would be out soon, didn't seem to care and instead turned to Qin Xiaoxue, continuing, "Xiaoxue, how are all of Woody's preliminary preparations?"

Qin Xiaoxue nodded. "The Tree Crown Wolf King is the only path for a Forest Wolf to evolve to the Imperial rank. Naturally, it's more challenging and time-consuming.

But no matter what, it's worth it! The abilities of the Tree Crown Wolf King are very suitable to pair with your other Companion Beasts."

Qin Xiaoxue pursed her lips, clearly aware of what the old lady had pointed out, but she didn't take it to heart.

Her gaze occasionally turned towards the door in the corridor.

The woman was speechless but too lazy to say much.

However, just as they fell into silence, the entire Trial Tower resounded with a highly spirited music, along with the loudspeaker announcement! This music, not to mention Qin Xiaoxue, even surprised the woman, causing her to raise her eyebrows.

"Someone's rank has replaced the previous one and entered the top ten!"

Qin Xiaoxue was stunned, incredulous.

Within the Trial Tower, there were only four leaderboards.

Solo Elite, Group Elite, Solo Overlord, and Group Overlord.

Among them, Group Elite was the least prestigious and had the lowest reward.

The other three were undoubtedly crucial leaderboards.

The Trial Tower had a special setting. If someone replaced the previous rank and entered the top ten, then after their challenge, the Trial Tower would issue a notification.

This was to remind all other Beastmaster trainees of the change in high ranks, stimulating their competitive spirit.

Additionally, there was another situation where this sound would play.

Even before someone finished their challenge, this music would play to announce a special notification.

That is, someone had refreshed the Trial Tower's current first place.

However, neither Qin Xiaoxue nor the woman considered this possibility.

The reason is simple. Because at this moment, the one occupying the top rank of the Trial Tower is an unprecedented freak.

It's been years since the Metropolis Academy had its first Beastmaster trainee.

So, the moment this sound appeared, Qin Xiaoxue was also very confident about her rank.

Then, what was this notification? Very soon, she found out:

【Solo Elite Trial Tower Ranking Change! First-place record broken! Breaker: Temporary Trainee - Su Ping. Located in Trial Field 21, current challenge wave: 13!】

Qin Xiaoxue blinked, initially thinking she had misheard, and then she saw the similarly bewildered expression on the old lady beside her!

(End of Chapter)

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