190: Chapter 190 Thunder Dragon Wolf Wins, S-Rank Shock

The hundred-meter-long battle platform was shrouded in lightning, obscuring the view.

Although he knew the evolved Earth Vulture Luó didn't fear this lightning—even a hundred times more wouldn't matter.

Yet Wei Long's calm and certain reaction still gave He Long a sudden sense of unease.

He knew Wei Long; his combat techniques were mature, perhaps even superior to his own, but that was all. Compared to Wei Long, what he truly feared was Li Yu's evolution of the battle beasts.

There were many rumors online about Li Yu's evolutions, many of them outrageous. It was said that every single one was S-rank and invincible among those of the same level.

He hadn't seen it for himself and didn't believe such a Breeder truly existed, but that didn't stop him from confirming that Li Yu's breeding level was definitely not low.

To be safe, He Long decided to strike first.

"Earth Vulture Luó, use Earth Seal!"

Earth Vulture Luó raised its Demon-Subduing Pestle high, let out a sharp cry, and slammed it heavily into the ground.

Buzz...

An invisible ripple spread across the battle platform like a wave, quickly sweeping past the Thunder Dragon Wolf. In the next second, the ground around the Thunder Dragon Wolf writhed, shooting out countless slanted earthen spikes that crisscrossed like a cage, trapping it.

Furthermore, the spikes jammed the joints of the Thunder Dragon Wolf's limbs, tail, and neck, completely locking down its angles of exertion.

"Earth Seal is Earth Vulture Luó's signature Move; it's almost impossible to break through for those below the Gold rank. Your Thunder Dragon Wolf is good, but with the elemental disadvantage and being sealed, you can't win. Give up," He Long said.

Hearing this, Wei Long smiled. "I haven't even started. Thunder Dragon Wolf, erupt!"

Boom!

As he spoke, thunder erupted from the Thunder Dragon Wolf. A second later, its figure vanished from the spot, leaving behind a cluster of lightning snakes.

Then, the Thunder Dragon Wolf appeared behind Earth Vulture Luó. Its sharp claws rose as lightning pulsed between its muscles and bones, pushing its speed to an unprecedented height.

The claws tore down, feathers flew, and blood sprayed from Earth Vulture Luó's back. It cried out in pain and used Earth Vein Teleport to reach a corner of the platform.

When it looked back, the Thunder Dragon Wolf was nowhere near its original position.

While it was confused, it saw the shocked expression on its Beast Tamer's face.

Bang!

With a loud bang, Earth Vulture Luó's back was hit by a massive force, sending it flying. Before it could land, another heavy blow struck from behind.

Bang, bang, bang...

The spectating Beast Tamers, who had thought the Thunder Dragon Wolf was suppressed and doomed to lose, were all stunned.

This isn't how it was supposed to go. Wasn't that thunder wolf trapped?

When did it get out?

When did it counterattack?

When did it... gain the upper hand?

Everyone felt as if the battle had reversed in the blink of an eye, like the world had dropped frames.

"How did it do that?" Chu Xiaolian asked in surprise.

Lord Feng Hou had a look of confusion on his face.

Li Yu said, "Thunder Roar releases a large amount of lightning, and the Violent Thunder Domain allows it to resonate with the lightning, enabling it to swap positions with the lightning. While the element is disadvantaged, the claws and muscles are real; those things aren't subject to elemental weakness."

"So that's how it is," Chu Xiaolian nodded.

Feng Hou looked at Li Yu, a flash of surprise in his eyes. This Breeder's combat awareness wasn't weak at all; why on earth would he choose to be a Breeder?

Bang!

The Thunder Dragon Wolf struck again, slamming heavily into Earth Vulture Luó's back. The latter flew out like a cannonball, landing on the edge of the platform, nearly falling off.

"Earth Vulture Luó, quick, use 'Rooted'!" He Long shouted.

Earth Vulture Luó sat cross-legged on the spot. Countless ripples spread out, and the surrounding platform surface was visibly absorbed, adding a layer of pale yellow ripples to its body.

The Thunder Dragon Wolf's claws fell again but were deflected by the pale yellow ripples. It landed and took two steps back.

"Your beast is powerful, but the platform is made of rock. Unless you can destroy the entire platform, you won't be able to break through its defense."

He Long's expression wasn't great. He had thought the victory was in his grasp, but he hadn't expected to be pushed to this point, with Earth Vulture Luó nearly falling off the platform.

Wei Long said, "Thunder Dragon Wolf, charge 'Thunder Dragon Shockwave,' erupt with 'Thunderous Raid,' and concentrate the Thunder Roar lightning snakes."

The Thunder Dragon Wolf flashed to a distance. The lightning snakes and thunder pythons released by Thunder Roar gathered in its mouth. The crackling lightning flashed, making the hair of the audience stand on end and their scalps tingle.

As it charged, the Thunder Dragon Wolf's Aura became increasingly terrifying.

He Long's expression changed. Once Earth Vulture Luó used the 'Rooted' talent for defense, it wasn't easy to disengage. He could only send a signal to Earth Vulture Luó to hold on.

Earth Vulture Luó struck its Demon-Subduing Pestle. In its Rooted defensive state, walls of rock rose one after another, wrapping it in multiple layers.

It looked like a burial mound.

At this moment, the Thunder Dragon Wolf finished charging. Its robust body erupted as thunder exploded in its mouth and covered its form, creating a half-dragon, half-wolf shape.

The hundred-meter distance vanished in a flash. The 'Thunder Dragon' struck the 'burial mound.' With a thunderous boom, the battle platform shattered, and the terrifying impact shook the entire audience seating area.

Everyone held onto their chairs to keep from falling, their eyes fixed on the lightning-flashing area of the platform.

Boom, boom, boom, boom...

Huge roars echoed one after another.

After a while, once the thunder died down and the dust cleared, the platform was gone, and the 'burial mound' was gone. Only a giant crater remained. Inside the crater, a charred humanoid creature lay unconscious, its feathers blown to bits.

The Thunder Dragon Wolf sat comically on a stone the size of a chair, proving it hadn't left the platform.

Whoosh—

The surroundings erupted in an uproar, followed by thunderous applause.

"What an incredible beast!"

"That strike just now almost made me wet myself. That guy Li Yu is amazing!"

"Who said there were hidden rules? I think Li Yu was right—with his breeding, even a dog could win."

The audience was buzzing with chatter.

To this, Li Yu thought: Did I say that? That's a rumor, hey!

The rumors were getting more and more ridiculous, but without a doubt, the talk of hidden rules had vanished. The Beast Tamers who had come in indignation now looked at Li Yu with admiration and shock.

President Wu stepped onto the ruins at the right time to announce the result.

"The battle is over. The winner is Wei Long and his Thunder Dragon Wolf."

Thunderous applause broke out all around.

Wei Long nodded, recalled his Thunder Dragon Wolf, and was about to leave when He Long suddenly called out to him.

"Wait!"

"Is there something else?" Wei Long looked back.

"This beast... what's its quality? I've never seen it before. Is it a new species? Is it?!" He Long's tone was urgent.

Wei Long looked at Li Yu, and seeing Li Yu's indifferent expression, he replied, "It's a new species. As for the quality, it's S-rank."

After saying that, he turned and walked back to Li Yu's side.

Li Yu didn't linger either. He bid farewell to Wu Shilan and Director Wang and left with his group. With only three days left before the Blood Refining Ruins opened, he had to hurry.

Only after Li Yu and the others left did the battle arena recover from its shocked silence, the exclamations seemingly loud enough to lift the roof.

"S-rank!"

"The rumors are actually true! This guy Li Yu's evolution is S-rank!"

"They say one S-rank can easily crush three to five A-rank beasts. No wonder the Thunder Dragon Wolf could win despite the elemental disadvantage."

"..."

The surrounding noise was boiling, but He Long was oblivious. After standing dazed for a long time, he murmured, "He actually... really bred an S-rank..."