Chapter 833: Steel Blade Falcon
Chapter 833: Steel Blade Falcon (Combined)
Chen Gu's audience stands fell silent instantly.
The crowd stared dumbfounded at the blinding white light on the stage, their expressions a mix of shock and confusion.
Iloti, who had been about to celebrate her victory, watched the dazzling white light with a face that gradually shifted from joy to astonishment. She murmured to herself:
"Is this a joke...?"
Evolution Light.
Almost everyone in the audience was a Beastmaster, and they were all too familiar with this kind of light.
At a glance, they recognized it as the light everyone hoped to see from their familiars.
To be honest, a familiar's evolution wasn't particularly extraordinary.
Especially during the early stages, as long as you provided enough resources and spent some time, it was almost guaranteed to evolve.
Even advancing to the General Class through a high-level evolution was a matter of resources and talent, with the only difference being the length of the training period.
While it was rare for a familiar to evolve during a match battle, especially in a coordination competition, it wasn't unheard of. There were even specialized compilations online showcasing the most exciting moments of familiars evolving during matches.
Each of those moments was more thrilling because the evolution happened in the heat of battle, followed by the continuation of the match, filled with uncertainty and excitement, igniting the audience's passion.
But now, the match was over.
Even if it had evolved, it couldn't change the outcome of the match.
Yet, the white light in front of them was more stunning than any evolution light they had ever seen during a match.
This was the shock that came with understanding what the Steel Slash Giant Falcon truly was.
"Steel Slash Giant Falcon, did it really evolve? Am I seeing things?"
In the audience stands, someone confirmed with disbelief.
"Yes, it's an evolution. That is definitely the Evolution Light..." a companion responded in a dreamlike voice.
"But I remember the reports saying that the Steel Slash Giant Falcon only evolved a few months ago?"
"No, no, no. The real question is, isn't the Steel Slash Giant Falcon already in its new form? How did it evolve again? Did something happen just now?"
No one responded, as the white light had already dissipated.
Everyone stared in a daze at the massive, unfamiliar figure.
About ten meters in size, it was too large to estimate precisely. Its body was almost entirely covered in armor as hard as silver steel, making it appear heavy. The enormous wings were like a combination of sharp blades, and the parts not covered by armor revealed purple feathers. The head, encased in silver armor, showed only a black beak and sharp, dark red eyes.
It looked both calm and powerful, inspiring awe and fear.
This was the evolved form of the Steel Slash Giant Falcon... The audience widened their eyes, breathing heavily.
A few seconds later, the entire venue erupted in excitement.
"Steel Slash Giant Falcon really did evolve! How did it happen? Can someone tell me!"
"Oh my gosh! The evolved form of Steel Slash Giant Falcon is so majestic! I love it!"
"If Qiao Sang had entered the Beastmaster Combat Contest, this evolution alone would have allowed her to fight for another three hundred rounds!"
"I have a very immature idea. I heard that the Steel Slash Giant Falcon's previous form, the Steel Guardian, was also a Bond Evolution. Do you think Steel Slash Giant Falcon evolved this time through bond strength as well?"
"Damn! That makes a lot of sense! Steel Slash Giant Falcon evolved after Qiao Sang shouted 'Steel Treasure.' Maybe that triggered some mysterious bond strength!"
"That's ridiculous. Bond Evolution isn't that easy. Nothing happened just now; it was just a lost match."
"Qiao Sang herself is a very unusual person, and the Steel Sparrow species being able to undergo consecutive Bond Evolutions is also very unusual. Anything that happens to her, no matter how outrageous, I can accept. After all, she has trained two General-Class Beast Companions to learn Epic Skills."
"I can't accept this! For heaven's sake, the Steel Sparrow race, which includes the Steel Slash Giant Falcon, was the one that was forcibly unbonded from their Beastmasters to breed the Imperial Steelclad. Do you really think it would be so easy for them to Bond Evolve at every stage? Wake up! It must be some other Evolution path!"
As the crowd passionately debated, they took out their mobile phones and snapped photos like mad.
"Steel Blade."
Amidst the commotion, Steel Treasure looked at its Beastmaster.
It had Evolved... Qiao Sang stood rooted to the spot, dazed for a while before finally reacting. Suppressing the overwhelming joy in her heart, she said in her mind:
"Revert to your Steel Slash Giant Falcon form."
Steel Treasure had Bond Evolved twice in a row. Coupled with the surge of strength she felt connecting with Steel Treasure, she knew for certain that Steel Treasure was now in its Bond Evolution form.
Even though they had lost the match, confirming Steel Treasure's Bond Evolution in front of everyone would still achieve its purpose, and perhaps even better.
Everyone had different thoughts. With Steel Treasure Bond Evolving three times in a row, there would undoubtedly be voices online advocating for the Steel Sparrow race!
Steel Treasure took a step forward.
This single step made the entire stage seem to tremble.
"Lightning..."
Thunder Lizard looked up at its opponent, whose appearance had drastically changed and was now much taller than itself, with a dazed expression. It instinctively took a step back.
In its mind, anything taller than it was generally stronger...
Steel Treasure glanced at the audience stands where the camera flashes were going off, and its body slowly shrank, changing back to its Steel Slash Giant Falcon form.
Then, it pressed the Miniaturization Band, shrinking further.
It walked up to its Beastmaster, lifted its head, and spread its still-injured wings, flying to perch on Qiao Sang's shoulder.
The audience, witnessing this, fell silent for a moment.
Especially those who had doubted that Steel Slash Giant Falcon's latest Evolution was a Bond Evolution, their mouths opened and closed like fish out of water, looking utterly dumbfounded.
On the stage,
Qiao Sang suddenly realized something, paused, and then quickly turned to stand by the lift platform.
The platform slowly descended, leaving Iloti and Thunder Lizard on the stage.
Even though the match's winner was still there, everyone's attention remained fixed on the losing side, even after they disappeared, still staring at the lift platform's position.
If I'm not mistaken, I won this match... Iloti glanced at the audience and then at the lift platform, a slightly bitter expression on her face.
"Let's see who the next pair of contestants are!" the host finally remembered the procedure.
Some photographers, hearing something through their earpieces, ran backstage with their cameras.
...
Backstage.
Qiao Sang stepped off the lift platform, ignoring the staff's concerned gazes. She lifted her hand, cradling Steel Treasure and moving to a quiet spot, gently setting it down.
"Steel Slash..."
Steel Treasure's body wavered.
Just as it was about to fall, Qiao Sang supported its head.
Then, she formed the seal and summoned Lulu.
Fangy and the others had been watching the match from backstage, just like yesterday, and Lulu had seen Steel Treasure's match and Evolution.
Without a word, the gem on its forehead glowed with a blue light, shining on Steel Treasure.
"Ya Ya!"
"Xunxun!"
As the healing light illuminated, Fangy and Treasure Seeker appeared, their faces filled with excitement.
However, when they saw Steel Treasure lying on the ground with its eyes closed and severely injured, their expressions turned to worry.
After a few seconds, the blue light dissipated, and Steel Treasure stood up, completely unharmed.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy's excitement returned, calling out to express how thrilling the match had been. It was a shame there was a time limit; otherwise, you would have won for sure!
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker was even more excited, floating around Steel Treasure.
The Fourth One had grown stronger, and now it recognized her as its Leader. Perhaps she really could replace Big Brother Yabao as the Leader one day!
“Ice Ai.”
Lulu’s tail wagged, pleased by Steel Treasure’s recent Evolution.
“Steel Slash……”
Steel Treasure looked up at its Beastmaster, its expression dejected.
It had lost……
Qiao Sang smiled. “Let’s head back.”
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker’s eyes glowed with blue light, and it immediately vanished with Qiao Sang and Fangy.
……
An hour later.
Villa.
Living room.
Qiao Sang rambled on about the benefits of Evolution for a while, summarizing, “That’s how it is. So, don’t worry. This time, your Bond Evolution in front of the public will have a better effect than winning the Coordination Competition.”
“Steel Slash?”
Steel Treasure was puzzled. Its previous two Bond Evolutions hadn’t had any particularly good effects.
“That’s because the publicity wasn’t enough. This time, you Evolved right under everyone’s noses, and there was a platform live-streaming the match. Many people watched it. Trust me, within a few hours, everyone in the First District will know about your Bond Evolution.” Qiao Sang said with certainty.
As if on cue, the door burst open.
Birit hurried in, glancing at Qiao Sang and then at Steel Treasure. He took a deep breath and asked eagerly, “I heard that Steel Slash Giant Falcon Bond Evolved again?”
Qiao Sang looked at Steel Treasure, her eyes saying, “See what I told you?”
“Steel Slash.”
Steel Treasure’s eyes curved into a smile.
After exchanging a look with Steel Treasure, Qiao Sang nodded. “It happened during today’s Coordination Competition.”
“Amazing!” Birit gave Qiao Sang’s shoulder a hearty pat, lavishing her with praise. “To make a familiar Bond Evolve three times in less than a year, if the Hometown researchers who specialize in bond strength knew about you, they’d definitely want to recruit you.”
He then turned to Steel Treasure, his curiosity piqued. “Show me your Bond Evolution, Steel Slash Giant Falcon.”
Qiao Sang smiled. “We need to go outside. Steel Treasure’s size after Evolution is too large.”
“Hurry up, I can’t wait any longer!” Birit said, scooping up Steel Treasure and tucking it under his arm as he strode toward the Open Training Ground.
“Steel Slash……”
Steel Treasure complied, though it seemed to be enduring the ordeal. This was its Beastmaster’s teacher, so it had to bear with it……
Steel Treasure, you’ve been through a lot… Qiao Sang hurried to catch up.
They arrived at the Open Training Ground.
Birit loosened his grip.
Steel Treasure flapped its wings, stabilizing itself in mid-air.
It then adopted a serious expression.
Birit watched with eager anticipation.
Tick, tock……
Several seconds passed in silence, and Steel Treasure remained unchanged.
“Steel Slash……”
Steel Treasure looked at its Beastmaster, its expression puzzled.
It seemed it couldn’t control its Evolution like before……
What’s going on… Qiao Sang was bewildered.
She remembered that Steel Treasure used to be able to temporarily Evolve at will, though with a time limit.
“What’s wrong?” Birit noticed the exchange between Qiao Sang and Steel Treasure and asked.
Qiao Sang explained, “Steel Treasure can’t seem to control its temporary Evolution anymore.”
Birit was taken aback, then he chuckled. “I almost forgot. At the Junior stage, Bond Evolution can’t be controlled at will. It only becomes possible in the later stages when the bond strength is sufficient.”
Qiao Sang recalled Tang Yi’s Pare, Lulu, who indeed couldn’t control her Evolution at first.
Steel Treasure’s ability to control its Evolution after the first two Bond Evolutions had almost made her forget this fact……
However, why did the previous two attempts work, but this one didn't? Could it be that the Bond Strength isn't enough... Qiao Sang couldn't help but ponder, recalling the details of Steel Treasure's Evolution.
She remembered that during Steel Treasure's first two Evolutions, she hadn't felt anything particularly significant. But this time... Qiao Sang quickly thought of something, looked at Steel Treasure, and spoke in her mind:
"Try again."
"Steel Slash." Steel Treasure nodded seriously.
The feeling when calling out Steel Treasure during a Match... Qiao Sang stared at Steel Treasure, trying to recall the sensation of her heartbeat quickening and a surge of Strength.
"Your Steel Slash Giant Falcon has already undergone a temporary Bond Evolution once. Now, as long as you deepen the bond, you can freely control the Evolution. Once the Steel Slash Giant Falcon absorbs enough energy, it can officially Evolve." Birit sighed, "Unfortunately, you're about to return to Blue Star, and I'll be staying here. It might be a long time before I see what the Steel Slash Giant Falcon looks like after its Evolution."
As soon as she finished speaking, a blinding white light appeared before them.
Birit: "???"
The white light gradually expanded and eventually faded, revealing a creature nearly thirteen meters tall, almost entirely covered in silver armor. It was both unfamiliar and familiar, a familiar that had undergone Bond Evolution.
This must be the Strength needed for a familiar to Bond Evolve... Qiao Sang recalled the feeling and immediately thought of something. Her consciousness entered the Beastmaster Codex, quickly flipping to the page about Steel Treasure.
Name: Steel Blade Falcon
Attributes: Steel, Flying
Level: General-Class (100000/1000000)+
Traits:
- Primary Trait: Mirror Armor
- Level: A (36/1000)
- Status: (Abnormally Effective)
- Description: (When the opponent's ability reduces the Move or Trait, these effects are reflected back to the familiar using the Move or triggering the Trait)
- Secondary Trait: Iron Head
- Level: D (39/500)
- Status: (Difficult to Use)
- Description: (Immune to self-inflicted damage from the recoil of own Moves)
- Third Trait: Sharpness
- Level: A (4070/10000)
- Status: (Abnormally Effective)
- Description: (Using cutting Moves increases their power by 70%)
- Fourth Trait: Mental Power
- Level: B (1/2000)
- Status: (Effective)
- Description: (Possesses a trained spirit, will not shrink back due to the opponent's attacks or pressure, and is unshaken by intimidation)
- Hidden Ability: Bond Strength
- Level: B (21/2000)
- Status: (Effective)
- Description: (Can use the Strength of the bond to perform abilities beyond the norm in battle)
Skills:
- Iron Wall (Mastery 20000/20000) max
- Trickery (Proficient 456/500)+
- Steel Wing (Mastery 2754/5000)+
- Air Blades (Mastery 3769/5000)+
- Peck (Mastery 2924/5000)+
- Air Absorption (Mastery 2271/5000)+
- Metal Claw (Proficient 451/500)+
- Metal Sound (Novice 56/100)+
- Blade Feather (Mastery 11765/20000)+
- Flash of Lightning (Small Success 654/1000)+
- Frightening Face (Novice 11/100)+
- Mountain Crush (Proficient 101/500)+
- Gale (Mastery 4468/5000)+
- Shadow Clone (Mastery 4890/5000)+
- Sword Dance (Novice 1/100)+
- Feather Rest (Novice 1/100)+
- Holy Sword (Novice 1/100)+
She had been absent for so long without taking leave!
(End of Chapter)
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