Chapter 315 Opening Ceremony and Betting! The Killer Move is About to Be Unleashed!

On the cliff.

Feng Ziyue rode atop the Void-Splitting Profound Gold Eagle.

But at this moment.

His face, originally brimming with arrogance and mockery, had completely stiffened due to Little Fire's appearance, with a shock difficult to conceal churning deep within his eyes.

Regarding the rumors from yesterday about Jiang Yun's tamed beast in the Colosseum.

He had naturally heard them.

Even scoffed at them.

Believing they were mostly exaggerated.

Or caused by his cousin Feng Qianyuan underestimating his opponent.

It wasn't until this moment.

Upon personally witnessing this magnificent dragon fish with its gold-red scales, the intermingling water and fire Aura, and the faintly revealed dragon might, that he truly felt how overwhelmingly intense the oppressive force rushing towards him was!

Not only did the Amethyst Second Tier Void-Splitting Profound Gold Eagle beneath him, his main beast with stronger strength, transmit a trace of imperceptible wariness and restlessness, but his meticulously nurtured, proud and arrogant Peak Gold Rank 9 tamed beast beside him!

The Hurricane Spirit Owl!

The moment the vast dragon might swept over it.

The smoothly circulating wind elements all over its body showed obvious sluggishness. Its elegant blue-white plumage bristled slightly. Those lantern-like eyes locked tightly onto Little Fire, filled with high alertness, and even... a trace of instinctive fear originating from its Bloodline and life level!

"This dragon might... this coexisting water and fire Aura... is absolutely not comparable to an ordinary Bloodline!"

A tidal wave of shock surged within Feng Ziyue's heart.

His previous underestimation and certainty instantly wavered.

He began to somewhat understand.

Why his cousin Feng Qianyuan was defeated so decisively.

Why this Jiang Yun could pass that nearly impossible thirty-first floor!

Just as Feng Ziyue's mind was in great turmoil.

Jiang Yun at the center of the valley.

Had already no desire to waste more words.

"Since the wager is set, then... let's fight."

As his calm words fell.

It was like blowing the horn for attack.

Little Fire, hovering before Jiang Yun, a flash of light gleamed in its dark golden dragon eyes. Without needing further commands, its massive dragon body suddenly moved!

Water Control Art!

Water-Fire Dragon Breath!

Little Fire's dragon mouth opened slightly.

Two attribute powers instantly fused into Chaos within its mouth.

Directly assaulting Feng Ziyue's tamed beasts.

"Petty tricks!"

Feng Ziyue suppressed the shock and doubt in his heart.

Shouting sharply.

"Spirit Owl, Thousand Wind-Rending Blades!"

The Hurricane Spirit Owl let out a clear cry, its wings flapping powerfully. Countless crescent-shaped blue-white wind blades materialized out of thin air, pouring down like a torrential rain, accurately meeting the three water tornadoes.

*Swoosh swoosh swoosh!*

The wind blades collided with the dragon breath.

Emitted dense sounds of cutting and annihilation.

Most of the wind blades were shattered and neutralized by the swirling water currents, but there were simply too many wind blades, advancing wave upon wave. In the end, they completely tore apart the three water tornadoes, turning them into a sky full of mist.

The first probing exchange.

Seemed evenly matched.

"Good!"

Seeing this, Feng Ziyue.

Regained a bit of confidence.

It seemed Jiang Yun's tamed beast wasn't undefeatable either.

"Spirit Owl, Gale Flash to close in, prepare Wind Spirit Body, use Wind-Rending Claws to attack it!"

The Hurricane Spirit Owl's figure suddenly blurred.

Transforming into a blue-white streak of light almost impossible for the naked eye to track, it dove down from the cliff at astonishing speed, directly pouncing at Little Fire in mid-air!

During the dive.

Its body became somewhat transparent.

As if merging into the wind.

This was the rudimentary application of the epic skill Wind Spirit Body.

It could greatly increase speed and evade conventional physical attacks.

A pair of sharp eagle claws gathered highly compressed, violently raging wind-attribute energy shimmering with a cold light, tearing through the air, fiercely grabbing towards the relatively denser area below Little Fire's neck—the Legendary weak spot of dragon-type tamed beasts!

Facing this swift and vicious strike.

Little Fire neither dodged nor avoided.

A hint of human-like disdain flashed in its dragon eyes.

Golden Scale Protection!

The gold-red dragon scales on its body shone brightly.

A layer of solid golden scale phantom armor instantly covered its entire body.

Heavy as a mountain!

Simultaneously.

Its long dragon tail, wrapped in blazing dragon flames and heavy water vapor, like a burning steel whip, arrived later but struck first, viciously whipping towards the Hurricane Spirit Owl's flank!

*Bang! Tear!*

The Hurricane Spirit Owl's Wind-Rending Claws fiercely grabbed Little Fire's protective golden scales, erupting in a sharp metallic grating sound and the radiance of energy annihilation. The golden scale phantom armor shook violently, developing several cracks, but did not shatter!

As for Little Fire's powerful dragon tail strike.

It solidly landed on the Hurricane Spirit Owl's ribs!

"Screeeech!!!"

The Hurricane Spirit Owl let out a pained shriek.

Even with the partial elementalization of Wind Spirit Body weakening the physical impact, the terrifying force containing the scorching dragon flames and penetrating water energy still made its Qi and blood churn, its body lost control, spinning and tumbling to the side as it was knocked away, several blue-white feathers with scorch marks fluttering down.

"Hiss!!!"

"It blocked it! And successfully counterattacked!"

"The Sacred Student's tamed beast's defense is so strong! That golden scale phantom armor is definitely an Advanced defensive skill!"

"Its speed isn't slow either! That tail whip was too precise!"

"The Hurricane Spirit Owl suffered a loss! It seems the Sacred Student's side has the upper hand!"

"More than just the upper hand? I feel the Sacred Student's tamed beast hasn't even used its full strength yet! Don't forget those terrifying skills it used in the Colosseum and the Trial Tower!"

"No wonder it could pass the Amethyst Trial Tower! This combat power is truly formidable!"

The crowd of onlookers erupted with exclamations.

The development of the battle clearly exceeded many people's expectations.

Originally thinking Feng Ziyue's tamed beast would crush with its Realm and family heritage, who would have thought after a few exchanges, Jiang Yun's tamed beast not only steadily held its ground but also subtly took the initiative!

Just as the crowd was buzzing with discussion.

Marveling at the formidable strength Little Fire displayed.

A slightly slick but robust voice suddenly rang out from a hillside with a good view at the edge of the valley.

"Opening bets! Bets are open, folks!"

"Fresh and hot odds! Heavenly Saint Student Jiang Yun versus Jingfeng Sect Feng Ziyue, Gold Tamed Beast Match!"

"Odds fluctuate in real-time, place your bets and it's final, fair to all! Support direct transfer of contribution points using Identity Tokens!"

"Don't miss out if you're passing by! Take a gamble, double your contribution points! Place a bet, get resources till your hands go soft!"

Everyone looked towards the source of the voice.

They saw a young man dressed in gaudy colors, looking less like he was wearing an academy uniform and more like a street merchant, standing on a large rock, holding a specially made jade plaque shimmering with Formation light, shouting with flying spittle.

This young man was about in his early twenties.

Not tall, slightly chubby build.

A round face wore a shrewd smile.

His eyes weren't big but darted around rapidly.

Exuding a clever air.

Most eye-catching was on his left earlobe.

He wore a small, peculiarly shaped coin-like earring, swaying slightly as he spoke.

"It's Money-String Jin Duoduo!"

"This guy! He disappeared for several months, why did he pop up now?"

"Hey! The academy's famous gambler and information broker. Wherever there's excitement and money to be made, he's definitely there!"

"I heard his background is a bit mysterious. The odds he offers are always fair, and settlements are fast. Many senior students trust him."

"His sense of smell is too sharp! The fight just started here, and he already has the odds ready?"

"Never mind that! Just right! I'm optimistic about the Sacred Student, I want to place a bet!"

"I think Feng Ziyue's tamed beast has deeper foundations, I'll bet on Feng Ziyue!"

The moment this young man named Jin Duoduo appeared.

He instantly pushed the off-field atmosphere to another climax.

Many of the observing students.

Especially some senior students.

Clearly knew him.

And quite trusted his business capabilities.

Immediately, quite a few people surged over.

Taking out their Identity Tokens.

Starting to place bets.

"I'll buy the Sacred Student to win! Fifty contribution points!"

"I'll wager on Feng Ziyue! One hundred points!"

"The Sacred Student's momentum is like a rainbow, I'll bet two hundred!"

"Feng Ziyue's tamed beast hasn't used its ultimate move yet, I'll bet five hundred on Feng Ziyue turning it around!"

"Going all in! I'll wager a thousand, buy the Sacred Student! Believe in a miracle!"

This young man called Jin Duoduo by the crowd beamed with joy.

Working his jade plaque deftly.

Recording each bet.

Still shouting without forgetting.

"Come, come, come, the more you buy, the more you earn! Current odds, Jiang Yun win 1.5 to 1, Feng Ziyue win 1.2 to 1! Those who see Jiang Yun catching up and overtaking, hurry up!"

This lively scene.

Naturally was also seen by Zhao Tiezhu and the others in the valley.

"This... how come someone is opening bets here?"

Lin Kuo stared dumbfounded.

"Who is this guy? Really bold, daring to open bets on a Sacred Student's duel?"

Xiao Yutian clicked his tongue.

Zhao Tiezhu looked at the bustling betting scene, then looked at Little Fire's heroic and spirited form in the air, gritted his teeth.

"Who cares who he is! Brother Jiang will definitely win! Let's go place bets too! Bet all our remaining contribution points! Support Brother Jiang!"

"Good!"

Lin Kuo and Xiao Yutian also nodded heavily.

The three of them had just pooled over three hundred points to buy the base, leaving them with a little over a hundred scattered contribution points. Now, without hesitation, they took them all out, squeezed to the front of Jin Duoduo, and bet on Jiang Yun's victory.

Jiang Yun in the air.

In the intervals of directing Little Fire's battle.

Naturally also noticed this abruptly appearing gambling ring and that youth with a distinctly different style.

His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Thinking to himself.

"Who is this person? Quite good at seizing the opportunity... interesting."

He committed this youth to memory.

Immediately after.

His gaze turned sharp again, locking onto the Hurricane Spirit Owl that had just stabilized its posture, looking somewhat disheveled, and Feng Ziyue on the cliff whose face was growing increasingly grim.

After a few exchanges.

Little Fire firmly held the upper hand.

Having roughly gauged the opponent's capabilities.

This Hurricane Spirit Owl was indeed extraordinary.

Extremely fast, attacks sharp.

Skill transitions were fluid, but against Little Fire's dragon might suppression, formidable Golden Scale Protection defense, and the profound power of water and fire combined, it hadn't gained any advantage. Instead, it suffered a minor setback.

It was time to end this fight.

Jiang Yun's thoughts stirred slightly.

Conveying commands to Little Fire through their contract.

Above the valley.

Little Fire seemed to sense its master's will, letting out an even more resounding, Battle Intent-filled dragon roar. The gold-red light around its body blazed brightly, water and fire Auras surged madly, its imposing might rising again!

Jiang Yun raised his eyes.

Looking at Feng Ziyue.

His voice calm yet carrying an intangible pressure.

"Little Fire."

"The warm-up is about enough."

"Show some real skill, end this battle now."

These words!

Were like a thunderclap!

"What?! It was just warming up?!"

"My heavens! The Sacred Student is too domineering!"

"Does he still have more powerful skills he hasn't used?"

Hearing Jiang Yun's words, Feng Ziyue.

Whose face was already gloomy because his tamed beast was at a disadvantage.

Instantly flushed crimson like pig liver.

Humiliation and fury intertwined!

His treasured Hurricane Spirit Owl, on which he placed high hopes, in the other's eyes, was only worthy of being used for a warm-up?

"Bragging shamelessly! Jiang Yun! You're looking for death!"

Extreme anger drowned Feng Ziyue's last shred of reason and caution.

A flash of ruthlessness and madness crossed his eyes.

His Amethyst Second Tier Mental Energy poured unreservedly into the contract link with the Hurricane Spirit Owl.

Roaring hoarsely.

"Spirit Owl! No need to hold back any longer!"

"Stimulate all your wind spirit power!"

"Profound Truth! Wind Meteor Kill! Destroy him for me!"

Following Feng Ziyue's roar.

The Hurricane Spirit Owl in mid-air suddenly shuddered.

Tilting its head back, it let out a shrill, resolute long cry!

Blue-white light around its body madly surged.

Its figure within the light seemed to become even more illusory.

As if about to completely transform into the storm itself!

Within the valley.

Countless air currents frantically converged towards it.

Before its sharp beak.

A point of blue-white light refined to the extreme, emitting a destructive fluctuation, was visibly condensing, compressing, and expanding at a visible speed!

The surrounding space even slightly distorted due to the convergence of this terrifying power.

Emitting a groan as if unable to bear the load!

A legendary rank skill prototype.

Profound Truth · Wind Meteor Kill!

Was charging up!

This strike.

Clearly intended to exhaust all of the Hurricane Spirit Owl's power, even with part of Feng Ziyue's Mental Energy support, vowing to decide victory in one blow, even... determine life and death!

Sensing the terrifying killing intent locked onto it, a feeling that made one's scalp tingle, not a trace of fear appeared in Little Fire's dark golden dragon eyes. Instead, a blazing Battle Intent ignited!