18: This is not right.
“What?”
“Someone’s pet beast has already comprehended a Skill.”
Everyone on the field was drawn by the voice and looked towards its source.
As Li Wen was a cheating contestant, it was naturally his time to slack off, so he also went to watch the excitement.
【Wisteria】(Rooting)
【attribute: Wood】
【growth level: Uninitiated】
【Energy Value: 78】
...A pet beast, a wisteria vine, appeared with energy roots connecting to the ground, continuously providing it with energy.
“What?”
“Another pet beast has comprehended a Skill?”
The clamor among the crowd was reignited by new exclamations, and everyone’s gaze shifted from the Wisteria to another spot. This time, it was Lu Chen’s Green Vine Snake; its body began to rapidly swell under everyone’s watchful eyes, and its leaves became even greener, as if the breath of spring had instantly intensified by several points.
【Green Vine Snake】(Growth)
【attribute: Wood】
【growth level: Beginner Primary】
【Energy Value: 140】
The Green Vine Snake’s transformation drew endless admiration from those around, and Lu Chen’s face also showed a satisfied smile.
However, amidst this lively atmosphere, Li Wen noticed the Sprout Beast beside him, standing quietly, its eyes tightly shut, seemingly engaged in some internal struggle.
Just as Li Wen was about to go check, the Sprout Beast suddenly opened its eyes, and an aura different from before emanated from it.
It was a will mixed with tenacity and unyielding spirit, as if it possessed the strength to fight with all its might even when facing a desperate situation.
【Contract Pet Beast: Sprout Beast】
【attribute: Wood】
【growth level: Beginner Primary】
【Energy Value: 128】
...【Skill ④: Life Vitality】
【Skill Level: High-tier Skill】
【Skill Description】: Increases Life Vitality and recovery ability, and when health is below a certain percentage, it can unleash powerful Life Vitality to turn the tide of battle.
【Skill ⑤: Desperate Counterattack】
【Skill Level: Mid-tier Skill】
【Skill Description】: The lower the Life Vitality, the higher the damage unleashed. Even in desperation, there is a glimmer of hope. PS: I have countless opportunities, and you only have one.
Li Wen was stunned; he had never imagined that the Sprout Beast would comprehend such unique Skills under these circumstances.
The surrounding audience also noticed the Sprout Beast’s change and cast curious glances.
Gym Leader Lin, seeing this, walked over to Li Wen and Lu Chen with a smile and suggested,
“Since both the Sprout Beast and the Green Vine Snake have just comprehended new Skills, why don’t we let them have a friendly battle to see how effective these Skills are in actual combat?”
In Lin Xian’s eyes, his experience was enough to roughly assess the condition of these two pet beasts.
Since it was just right, there was no need to find apprentices to spar with them.
The two had no objections; Li Wen and Lu Chen exchanged smiles and both agreed to Gym Leader Lin’s suggestion.
Thus, an unconventional battle began amidst everyone’s anticipation.
As the battle started, the Sprout Beast did not choose to defend but instead launched an active attack.
It quickly rushed towards the Green Vine Snake, using the Ram Skill, attempting to close the distance between them.
Seeing this, the Green Vine Snake flexibly retreated backward, while continuously increasing its size using the Growth Skill, attempting to intimidate the Sprout Beast with this.
As the Green Vine Snake’s body grew, its attack range also expanded. It suddenly swung a vine, and a sharp Vine Whip lashed out towards the Sprout Beast.
Although the Sprout Beast was agile, under the Green Vine Snake’s continuous attacks, it inevitably sustained damage, and its Life Vitality began to continuously decrease.
It gritted its teeth, relying on the powerful recovery ability brought by the Life Vitality Skill, and stubbornly endured round after round of the Green Vine Snake’s attacks.
Lin Yan, whose train of thought had been interrupted again, walked out and happened to see this scene. He asked Lin Xian somewhat strangely,
“No, why are these two fighting again?”
Lin Xian pouted, “What do you mean 'fighting again'?”
“It’s clearly a friendly spar, okay?”
“Alright, alright, I can’t argue with you.”
Lin Yan changed the subject, “Who do you think will win?”
“Lu Chen’s Green Vine Snake, whether in terms of Energy Value or species, is superior to that Sprout Beast.” After careful consideration, he said, “Moreover, the Green Vine Snake has entered the Growth state, so it should be very difficult for Lu Chen to lose.”
Lin Xian’s own initial pet beast was a Green Vine Snake, and he knew very well that Vine Whip was considerably stronger than the Sprout Beast’s Leaf Blade.
For Leaf Blade to have the same power as Vine Whip, it would need to be at least one basic proficiency level higher.
Lin Yan was not only a cultivation master but also a master Beastmaster, and he was more inclined to believe in Li Wen.
“That’s hard to say. What if the Sprout Beast comprehends an extremely abnormal Skill?”
Just as Lin Yan finished speaking, changes occurred on the field.
Finally, when the Sprout Beast’s Life Vitality dropped to a certain level, the Desperate Counterattack Skill was triggered.
Its body was instantly enveloped in green light, and a powerful Life Vitality surged from within it, greatly enhancing its speed, strength, and defense.
The Sprout Beast seized the opportunity, leaped up, and swung its leaf-blades—Leaf Slash—towards the Green Vine Snake’s vital points.
Although the Green Vine Snake reacted quickly, it failed to completely dodge this sudden attack from the Sprout Beast.
With a “crack,” the Green Vine Snake’s vine was severed by the Sprout Beast’s Leaf Slash, and its huge body fell to the ground, returning to normal after losing its combat ability.
The two looked at each other in surprise, at a loss for words for a moment.
“Did you see it?”
“Yes, it’s a passive state Skill. The lower the Life Vitality, the higher the burst damage. It’s a self-harming type of potential.”
“Is it possible to comprehend such a Skill here?”
“Theoretically impossible, but empirically, it is indeed possible.”
Despite the complaints, seeing the battle end, he immediately arranged for treatment for the two… “Do you have any questions you’d like to ask me? Any question related to Beastmasters is fine.”
“I… don’t think so.” Li Wen answered truthfully; he had come for the materials in the first place.
“Good, if you don’t have any questions, then I have a question for you.”
Lin Yan spoke to Li Wen without any airs, but was interrupted by Lin Xian with a sharp rap on the head.
“Can you at least act like an elder? Go and redeem his reward first.”
Lin Yan then restrained himself and eagerly said, “So, what evolution path materials do you need?”
“If I remember correctly, you should have two pet beasts: a Sprout Beast and a Little Green Worm.”
“Your Sprout Beast doesn’t yet meet the requirements for the Ancient Tree Path, and taking the Flower Fairy Path would be too wasteful.”
“So, what is your choice?”