6: Chapter 6 The Starlight Wolf King's First Battle

"Oh, isn't this my defeated rival? You actually dare to come back." The bald man had an expression of surprise.

Song Jiang snorted coldly and said, "Stop the nonsense, let's get started!"

"Don't be in such a rush. I haven't greeted my girlfriend yet. Why don't you come and say hello too?"

The bald man laughed, turned around, and waved at a certain spot in the audience.

Song Jiang followed his gaze and saw a woman dressed in heavy makeup and flashy clothes, waving back at the bald man.

Song Jiang's fists tightened even further, his heart filled with shame, indignation, and unwillingness.

"Tsk tsk, you're weak. You can't even say hello when seeing an old acquaintance. A real man needs to be magnanimous." The bald man laughed loudly, "If you were a bit more generous, maybe I could show you her skills in bed. I actually recorded it."

The sound from the battle stage was amplified by speakers, and the audience heard everything. Strange noises erupted one after another, and once they understood the relationship, the looks they cast at Song Jiang were filled with mockery.

Song Jiang's face was livid, and he stared at the bald man without saying a word.

The bald man found it boring, gave a "Tsk" sound, and made a gesture toward the judge's stand, signaling that he was ready.

Song Jiang then made a gesture as well.

As the match began, the bald man was the first to summon. He was fast; a streak of black light shot out, landing on the battle stage and transforming into a pitch-black ferocious tiger the size of a calf.

The ferocious tiger raised its head and roared, the sound rolling out and instantly igniting enthusiastic applause from the entire arena.

"I really don't know where you get the guts to want to battle me. If you want to make a fool of yourself, I'll satisfy you!" The bald man looked disdainful.

Song Jiang didn't look at him and raised his hand to summon as well.

A gray light flashed, forming a formation not far away.

Within the formation, a giant wolf with strong shoulders, silver-gray fur, and eyes containing starlight stood proudly on the stage, its posture elegant and full of power.

It raised its head and howled. The sound was not as deep as the tiger's roar, but it had greater piercing power, resonating throughout the entire arena.

There was a gasp from all around, and many sharp-eyed audience members stood up one after another.

"What is this? Is it a Starlight Wolf?"

"It looks like one, but a Starlight Wolf isn't this big. Could it have evolved?"

"Incredible... to actually see a new evolutionary path. Which Breeding Master raised it?"

"..."

The audience was in an uproar; sounds of shock and confusion intertwined, echoing across the battle stage.

The bald man's smile froze. The mockery and disdain in his eyes were quickly replaced by gravity. He chuckled dryly and said, "You really got lucky, actually evolving. If you think you can beat me just because you evolved, you're dead wrong. A loser is always a loser."

Song Jiang said coldly, "Too much nonsense."

Anger appeared on the bald man's face. He cursed, "You're courting death," and then shouted to his pitch-black Star Tiger, "Go! Just like before, bite off its dog legs!"

The Star Tiger roared, its thick body running like a black cloud, charging straight at the Starlight Wolf King.

Song Jiang said, "Go! Our chance for revenge has arrived!"

Before he had finished speaking, the Starlight Wolf King rushed forward impatiently. Its figure was slightly leaner, and its speed was faster; with a few lunges, it closed in on the Star Tiger.

The Star Tiger raised its paw to swat at the Starlight Wolf King's head. Its thick paw was larger than a human head, and its robust muscles bulged beneath its fur, full of power.

Bang!

The blow landed, but it struck the ground, smashing a large pit and sending gravel flying. Looking around, the Starlight Wolf King was nowhere to be seen.

The Star Tiger bared its fangs, looking around.

"It's behind you! Idiot! Use Tiger Tail Meteor!" The bald man stomped his feet and roared in anxiety.

A cold glint flashed in Song Jiang's eyes: "Too late."

Specks of starlight appeared on the Star Tiger's tail, but before it could make any other move, the Starlight Wolf King had already closed in from behind to its side, approaching like a ghost.

The wolf opened its mouth, its sharp teeth like nails, flashing with a cold glint, and bit fiercely into the Star Tiger's neck.

Pfft!

A direct hit; blood sprayed out, bubbling and gurgling. The Star Tiger tried to struggle, but the Starlight Wolf King pressed down hard on it with both claws.

There was complete silence all around; everyone was stunned by this sudden scene.

When the Star Tiger's mournful cry rang out, everyone woke up as if from a dream, and a wave of sound erupted with a "whoosh."

Song Jiang also recovered from his surprise.

He knew the Starlight Wolf King had become stronger and had thought it would win, but he never imagined the Starlight Wolf King would become this much stronger.

Instant kill! Overwhelming victory!

Its speed had increased several times over, and even its power easily crushed the Star Tiger.

"Enough! Enough! I surrender! I surrender..." the bald man shouted hurriedly.

Beep—

"The match is over, the victor is decided! Advancing in this round is—Song Jiang from the War Wolf Team, and his beast partner, the giant Starlight Wolf!!!"

Applause thundered all around, and shouts shook the sky.

Song Jiang, however, curled his lips.

A giant Starlight Wolf?

Mine is called a Starlight Wolf King!

He looked at the bald man, a flash of satisfaction crossing his face. Then he looked toward the audience, where the flashy woman was stunned, and upon seeing him look over, she revealed a fawning smile.

For a moment, Song Jiang actually felt a bit disgusted.

How stupid, to have wasted 6 years for a woman like this.

He shook his head, withdrew the Starlight Wolf King, and returned to his four teammates. Before he could even speak, his teammates started shouting over one another.

"Holy crap! Brother Jiang is awesome!"

"You sly dog, you kept us all in the dark. Hurry up and tell us! How did you do this?"

"Didn't the Starlight Wolf have no evolutionary path left?"

"..."

Seeing his teammates' excited expressions, Song Jiang didn't hide anything and shared his experience from the morning, leaving them stunned as they listened.

"A new breed?" one teammate said.

"S-rank?" another teammate said.

As they spoke, the two rushed over, hugged Song Jiang's legs, and said aggrievedly, "Brother Jiang, Godfather! Take us with you! We brothers want to evolve too!"

At this moment, a teammate suddenly asked, "Um... Song Jiang, can disabled beasts be bred?"

As soon as these words were spoken, their expressions changed slightly, and they all looked at the woman who had been standing on the side, not speaking.

Yang Juan, their teammate. During a previous mission to collect materials, the team encountered an encirclement by a pack of Flame Wolves. To cover everyone's retreat and ensure the mission didn't fail, Yang Juan stayed behind with her beast.

By the time Song Jiang and the others brought reinforcements, Yang Juan was on the verge of death, and her only flying beast had lost a wing.

Although she was rescued, the bird, having lost a wing, could never fly again.

Yang Juan had proposed quitting the team several times, but they had unanimously vetoed it. However, she became increasingly silent, consciously acting as a background character.

The hot, joyful atmosphere was instantly doused as if by a bucket of ice water.

Yang Juan looked at everyone, smiled, and said, "It's okay. Everyone should take care of themselves first. If your beasts evolve, I'll be able to get more money too, hehe."

Everyone felt a bit uncomfortable in their hearts.

"Let's try it!" Song Jiang said. "Maybe there's a miracle."