Chapter 426: Canine Companion Beast
Chapter 426: Canine Companion Beast
Just as Li Qian and the other two were preparing to retreat a kilometer away, a thunderous rumble reverberated, and the stone tower suddenly collapsed.
This tower, standing hundreds of meters tall, had been standing in Luoying City for an unknown number of years, and its internal structure had long since decayed.
Now, the aftermath of the battle within the underground palace at the base of the tower further damaged its structure, causing it to collapse, which was not unusual.
"Professor Liang!" Bai Bingbing witnessed this scene and, knowing that her mentor was still fighting inside the underground palace, immediately shouted out in concern.
Li Qian reached out and stopped Bai Bingbing from rushing forward, "Don't go there. Trust in Professor Liang and the others; they won't come to harm."
With the tower's collapse, the entire structure turned into ruins in an instant. If this had happened on Earth in their previous lives, those inside would have been doomed.
But this Beast Taming World was different; every companion beast possessed extraordinary abilities, and mere ruins couldn't trap powerful beast tamers.
Just now, Bai Bingbing had been worried and confused, but after calming down, she quickly realized what was happening. She hesitated and began to retreat with Li Qian.
Before they had retreated even five hundred meters, another sudden change occurred at the ruins. A loud rumble echoed, and the ruins exploded.
For a moment, stones flew and dust rose at the site of the ruins, obscuring the view.
As the dust gradually settled, three figures emerged from the opening in the ruins.
They were none other than Professor Yang, Professor Liang, and Captain Hao, the guard captain. Their agile bodies and swift movements allowed them to leap several dozen meters away in a single bound.
After leaping out, their gazes focused on the opening, from which a roar suddenly emanated. A leopard-like companion beast, covered in bluish-black patterns, leaped out.
"Yun Miao Leopard, a wind, water, and thunder triple-element companion beast with potential reaching the Imperial High Rank, is on par with the Fiery Sun Pigeon," Li Qian instantly recognized the beast upon seeing its bluish-black patterns.
Moreover, unlike Li Qian's Fiery Sun Pigeon, or Ji Fa, this beast's potential had reached the Imperial High Rank, and its formidable aura suggested that its strength had likely entered the Imperial Grade.
Following closely behind, a panda emerged from the opening—a giant panda with black and white fur standing upright as it walked.
Li Qian had seen this black and white panda before during the attack on Zhonghai City, and it had left a deep impression on him.
It was a Taiji Panda, possessing both light and dark attributes in stark contrast, with potential reaching the Holy Spirit Rank.
However, judging by the aura it was currently exuding, Li Qian guessed that its strength level was still in the Imperial Grade and had not yet broken into the Holy Spirit Rank.
In addition to these two companion beasts, a third beast emerged from the opening, resembling a pangolin.
The most noticeable difference between it and a pangolin was the row of sharp spines resembling steel cones protruding from its back, glinting menacingly.
"It's a Burrowing Armadillo, with potential reaching the Imperial Grade. Due to its incredible burrowing speed underground, capturing one is extremely difficult, making it a rare find!" A student identified the beast as soon as it appeared. "Contracting such a companion beast would provide an extra layer of assurance for one's personal safety."
Undoubtedly, while other students were excited, Li Qian frowned upon seeing these three companion beasts.
The beasts seemed unharmed as they leaped out, but Li Qian clearly noticed that they were currently fleeing!
Soon, Captain Hao's roar confirmed this, "Quick, retreat! Lead the students out of Luoying City!"
Captain Hao's order was directed at his subordinates.
The guards received the command without hesitation and immediately began evacuating the students towards the Dimensional Rift.
Li Qian and the other two naturally followed the main force and began their retreat.
"What's happening?" a student shouted in surprise as they felt the trembling ground during the evacuation.
Li Qian also felt it, and his expression turned even gloomier.
It was clear that something massive was trying to emerge from underground.
As the vibrations intensified, Li Qian unconsciously quickened his pace. Such a dramatic commotion indicated that the creature beneath them was undoubtedly of a terrifying rank.
Boom!
Just as Li Qian and the others approached the Dimensional Rift, a deafening explosion reverberated through the temple complex.
The ground caved in, rocks and dirt flew, and a massive black shadow leaped out from beneath the earth.
Li Qian glanced at it and realized it was a canine companion beast, its colossal body resembling a small hill.
This was the first time Li Qian had encountered such a gigantic canine companion beast, and he was filled with awe.
Moreover, this canine companion beast was distinct from others, possessing three tails and three heads, its entire body pitch-black.
Gazing at the formidable canine companion beast, Li Qian had a foreboding feeling.
With its imposing aura and massive size, this canine companion beast's strength was undoubtedly extraordinary.
Professor Liang, Professor Yang, and Captain Hao might not be a match for it.
Li Qian's pace unconsciously quickened again. In such a perilous situation, the best course of action for them, as small Kalams, was to... retreat.
Just as they were about to reach the Dimensional Rift, the canine companion beast launched an attack from a distance. Its three heads simultaneously brewed something.
Accompanied by three loud barks, it spewed out three beams of light—one red, one white, and one gray.
The three beams intertwined in mid-air, forming an even thicker and more powerful beam.
The tri-colored beam descended with thunderous force towards Captain Hao, who instinctively ordered his companion beast to dodge.
His companion beast, a Burrowing Armadillo, narrowly avoided the attack by swiftly leading Captain Hao underground.
"Not good! We're in trouble!" cried Professor Liang, seeing the tri-colored beam miss Captain Hao but strike towards the Dimensional Rift, where many students had gathered.
Professor Yang, witnessing this, shouted in horror, "Scatter!"
If that tri-colored beam landed, he dared not imagine how many lives would be lost.
The consequences were unimaginable.
(End of Chapter)
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