35: inhuman

Chen Ping thought to himself, "It's coming, that abnormal Sprout Beast."

However, what appeared on the field was not the Sprout Beast Chen Ping was expecting, but a Little Green Worm. This Little Green Worm didn't look ordinary either; it was much larger than typical individuals.

Well, it felt like the little guy had a particularly good diet, like it ate a lot.

Li Wen: Yes, absolutely right.

"Senior, didn't you say it was a Sprout Beast?"

"Uh... if it's a Little Green Worm, it's not impossible to win."

Chen Ping hadn't expected Li Wen to send out the Little Green Worm, so he could only awkwardly rub his nose and say this.

Below the stage, Li Wen looked at the unusual deer-type pet beast opposite him. It had an uncommon, entirely white appearance, with only its red eyes distinguishing it.

Moon Cub

attribute: Light

Species: Agile Advanced

growth level: Entry-level Intermediate

Energy Value: 420

trait: Moon's Blessing: As the juvenile form of the Star Deer, the Moon Cub can draw power from moonlight, bringing warmth and healing to its surroundings. Its very existence is a spiritual comfort.

(PS: In despair, seek light. The Moon Cub is your gentlest guardian.)

Skill ①: Shining Horn

Skill Level: Intermediate Skill

The Moon Cub's body is covered in a soft glow, capable of dispelling surrounding darkness and gloom, and condensing a Shining Horn for attack.

Skill ②: Healing Light

Skill Level: Intermediate Skill

The Moon Cub emits a warm light that, upon gently touching an injured creature, can quickly restore its stamina and injuries. At high proficiency, it can even heal spiritual wounds.

(PS: Under the moonlight, pain has nowhere to hide.)

Skill ③: Light Shield

Skill Level: Low-level Skill

The Moon Cub condenses the power of light to form a transparent shield, protecting itself and nearby allies from external harm.

The panel stats weren't incredibly outrageous, but it was exactly the Entry-level Intermediate pet beast Li Wen needed right now.

According to the exam preparation information in Li Wen's mind, this type of pet beast seemed to be a characteristic pet beast of a place called Moon Town.

Speaking of Moon Town, it seems there was such a place in the original timeline too, surrounded by rivers, with clear water and beautiful scenery, seven deep pools, and elegant views. A new fortress built by the pools was circular, symbolizing the full moon, and was known as "Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon," hence the name Moon Town.

However, this first-tier pet beast was not as good at fighting as the Star Deer.

One healing Skill, one defensive Skill, and one offensive Skill, it seemed quite well-rounded.

With Chen Ping's Fighting Rock Dog's punch-to-the-flesh fighting style, it wouldn't be surprising if he lost against a pet beast with such a turtle-like trait and a higher growth level.

"Both sides ready..."

"Match start."

Because it was a newcomer match, the default was not to use an indiscriminate competition system, with the pet beast losing combat ability as the criterion for victory or defeat.

Chu Kai was also very curious why someone would send a Little Green Worm to battle. Usually, even if contracted, they would evolve directly upon reaching Entry-level Intermediate, and the materials weren't too expensive.

However, a bad premonition arose in his heart, prompting him to say to the Moon Cub, "Be careful, the opponent might be unusual."

Clearly, he hadn't felt wrong.

The Little Green Worm, eager to return to continue practicing its Insect Silk Skill, prepared to end the battle as quickly as possible.

Without hesitation, it immediately activated Metabolic Acceleration, showing no intention of holding back against the opponent, and shot a strand of Insect Silk towards him.

Due to its Star Deer bloodline, the Moon Cub naturally possessed an extraordinary combat intuition.

It sensed the Little Green Worm's attack and, almost simultaneously with the Insect Silk flying out, quickly activated Light Shield.

A shield shimmering with a soft glow instantly enveloped its body, attempting to block the sudden attack.

"I've heard you guys hype it up for a long time, but how could a Little Green Worm win? Especially against Chu Kai's Moon Cub."

A student from Second Middle School scoffed dismissively.

"Exactly, unless the Insect Silk Skill's proficiency can reach the master level, it'll probably struggle to even break through the defense," another student echoed.

The junior students behind them were about to retort, but Chen Ping didn't intend to argue with them, gesturing for them to look down.

He thought to himself, "You guys guessed right, how did you know that Little Green Worm's Insect Silk Skill proficiency is indeed at the master level?"

But what even Chen Ping didn't know was that with the Little Green Worm's continuous efforts and Li Wen working overtime, the Insect Silk's proficiency had already reached the terrifying Grandmaster level.

However, strangely, even after reaching Grandmaster, it could still continue to add points, but that time the Little Green Worm's Energy Value did not increase at all.

Chu Kai saw the Insect Silk disappear, thinking it had been completely worn down by the Light Shield, and immediately felt that this battle was meaningless, and his worry had been for nothing.

But the next second, a large patch of red marks suddenly appeared on the Moon Cub's pure white body.

Everything was within Li Wen's expectations. After reaching the Grandmaster level, Insect Silk no longer only possessed physical strength, but could also have attributes attached to it.

At this time, the Little Green Worm only possessed fire and water energy, and since water-based attacks were not strong, it chose to attack with fire-element Insect Silk.

If it had used dark-element Insect Silk, it's estimated that this strike would have given the Moon Cub an unforgettable experience.

The Moon Cub cried out in pain and, feeling the burning sensation on its hind leg, immediately cast Healing Light to treat itself.

The fiery red markings on its body recovered to their previous white at a visible speed.

Seeing this, the Little Green Worm couldn't stand it.

"Ying~"

"You pet beasts that rely on recovery are really disgusting!"

Sprout Beast: • ᷄ ࡇ • ᷅

"Ya~"

"No, what do you mean, kid?"

Knowing it was no match for Da Jie Tou, the Little Green Worm immediately admitted its mistake.

"Ying~"

"Da Jie Tou, how dare I speak of you? I was talking about that white deer opposite."

"Ya~"

"That's more like it."

Subsequently, the Little Green Worm attempted multiple rounds of attacks, but all were completely resisted by the Moon Cub's formidable recovery power.

After dodging several Shining Horns, just before the Metabolic Acceleration Skill was about to end, an immature idea popped into the Little Green Worm's head.

It used the high speed of Metabolic Acceleration to move quickly around the Moon Cub, and used Insect Silk, but this time, instead of directly shooting it out, it spun silk while running.

The Moon Cub and its owner, Chu Kai, had no idea what the Little Green Worm was doing. The Insect Silk completely missed.

Until the Little Green Worm leaped upwards with all its might, and the Moon Cub completely lost its combat ability, its appearance too tragic to behold.