72: Chapter 72: One Against Two! Shocking the Entire Audience!

"Holy crap! Jiang Yun! What did you do?"

Zhao Tiezhu looked at the scene before him.

Even with his thick nerves, he couldn't help but swear.

Jiang Yun rubbed his nose awkwardly and whispered, "Nothing much... just, well... I robbed all of them once..."

"Everyone? Robbed them once?"

Beside him, Shang Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded upon hearing this.

She repeated it in a lost voice.

Her pretty face was filled with horror.

Zhao Tiezhu's eyes widened like an ox's, looking at Jiang Yun, then at the indignant crowd around them.

He finally realized.

He understood why Jiang Yun was so fast.

How he could collect over two hundred beast cores in half a day.

He had been wondering just now.

Even if Jiang Yun was strong enough to kill a Vicious Beast in an instant, finding them and collecting beast cores should take time, right?

How could he accumulate such a terrifying amount of beast cores in just half a day?

Now the case was solved... he robbed them... simple, crude, and efficient.

At this moment, the waves of condemnation from the surroundings rose again.

Because there were two backbones, two Geniuses present.

Everyone's courage grew quite a bit.

They began to list Jiang Yun's crimes.

"Jiang Yun! You demon! It's one thing to rob me once, I tried to avoid you, but you actually chased me down to rob me!"

A tall, thin student complained with a sob.

"That's right! You're not human! My teammates and I worked so hard to kill a ninth-tier Vicious Beast, and he robbed it before it even got warm!"

The most exaggerated one was a chubby student who was on the verge of tears.

He was almost weeping: "What does that count for? I... I was plundered by him six times! Six times! Wuwuwu... I just found a lone eighth-tier Vicious Beast, and he descended from the sky... I've been working for him for the past half-day!"

As soon as these words came out.

Some people who were originally filled with righteous indignation almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The scene became somewhat comical for a moment.

"Crusade against Jiang Yun! Return our beast cores!"

"Young Master Lin, Young Master Xiao, please seek justice for us!"

The crowd's shouts became unified once again.

Pushing Jiang Yun to the forefront... On the square.

The audience watching this scene through the light screen.

Their emotions were also completely ignited.

"It looks like Jiang Yun has provoked public anger! He's being collectively condemned; he's completely finished this time!"

"With Lin Kuo and Xiao Yutian joining forces, no matter how strong Jiang Yun is, he won't be able to withstand it, right?"

"He definitely won't be able to! No matter how powerful that bird of his is, can it fight one against two? He's finished now; he'll probably have to spit out all the points he robbed!"

Most of the commoner audience just enjoyed the spectacle.

While the various families and school areas had different reactions.

In the Xiao Family and Lin Family areas.

Smiles reappeared on everyone's faces, looking forward to their own Geniuses turning the tide and defeating this Jiang Yun.

That way, the two of them would also become famous in one battle!

Meanwhile, the students of Qingquan No. 1 Middle School all showed worried expressions.

On the high platform.

The atmosphere was even more subtle.

Principal of Bedrock Middle School and Lei Lie, the two Principals.

Smiles of relief finally appeared on their faces.

Principal of Bedrock Middle School stroked his short beard and laughed sarcastically: "Principal He, it seems your school's 'strategy master' has provoked public outrage. Young people are still too aggressive and don't understand the principle of stopping while they're ahead."

Lei Lie also sneered: "One against two, facing Yutian and Lin Kuo, I'll see how he ends this! I'm afraid he'll end up losing more than he gained!"

Facing their cold mockery.

Principal He Tiangang didn't show the slightest panic. He even leisurely picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip, saying slowly: "You two, don't jump to conclusions too early. Our school's Jiang Yun has always had his reasons for his actions. Besides, who told you he has already used his full strength?"

Hearing this, Principal of Bedrock Middle School and Lei Lie.

Their smiles froze for a moment, and a flash of uncertainty crossed their eyes.

Could it be that Jiang Yun still has trump cards?

Old Li looked deeply at the calm Jiang Yun on the light screen, his appreciation growing even stronger.

He whispered to the mayor beside him: "Interesting! Truly interesting! This boy remains calm in the face of danger; he's either stupid or... he has absolute confidence."

The mayor nodded slightly.

His eyes were also full of expectation: "It seems this good show has only just begun."

...Inside the Misty Forest.

Xiao Yutian and Lin Kuo also began to accuse him.

"Jiang Yun, you are truly insidious! To think you hidden your strength and targeted the weak of our two schools; you've gone too far."

Xiao Yutian snorted coldly.

Lin Kuo's gaze was also icy: "Hiding your head and showing your tail is not the behavior of a gentleman!"

Both of them carried the arrogance of Geniuses and spoke almost simultaneously:

"Xiao Yutian, leave this person to me. I will personally seek justice for Panshi Middle School!"

"Lin Kuo, this is a grudge between him and my Leiting Middle School. Please do not interfere!"

They both wanted to settle Jiang Yun personally.

To prove their own strength.

Seeing the two opposite them still fighting over the kill rights, Zhao Tiezhu and Shang Xiaoxiao were extremely anxious.

Zhao Tiezhu gritted his teeth and whispered: "Jiang Yun, Xiaoxiao, later I'll have the Wood Armor Savage Ox use [Savage Charge] to create chaos. You two find an opportunity to run! Their target is Jiang Yun; they shouldn't make things too difficult for me!"

Shang Xiaoxiao also nodded nervously.

Although Jiang Yun was also Bronze First Tier.

She didn't think Jiang Yun could fight two Geniuses of the same Bronze First Tier at the same time.

Just then.

Jiang Yun took a step forward.

First, he reached out to stop Zhao Tiezhu, who was about to summon his beast to fight for his life.

His gaze calmly swept over Xiao Yutian and Lin Kuo.

His tone carried a hint of impatience:

"Alright, you don't need to fight over it."

He raised his hand and pointed at the two of them.

His tone was flat but earth-shattering:

"I'm in a hurry. Both of you, come at me together."

"What?!"

"????"

"?"

As soon as these words were spoken!

The entire audience was shocked!

Xiao Yutian and Lin Kuo could hardly believe their ears.

As the top Geniuses of their respective schools.

When had they ever been so looked down upon?

Both being Bronze First Tier, this guy was actually arrogant enough to want to fight one against two?

"Jiang Yun! You are too arrogant!"

Xiao Yutian was furious.

Lin Kuo also laughed out of anger: "Good! Very good! Today I will let you know that even if we are both Bronze First Tier, there is a world of difference between one beast and another!"

"Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant, Trample!"

"Phantom Shadow Water Python, Water Arrow Technique!"

The two attacked in anger, no longer holding back.

The Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant raised its massive leg, which looked like a stone pillar, and trampled the ground fiercely.

A powerful shockwave carrying crushed rocks spread out.

Meanwhile, the Phantom Shadow Water Python opened its mouth, and a highly condensed and extremely fast water arrow shot out like a venomous snake from its hole, aiming straight at the Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow in the air!

"Little Cloud Sparrow, come out and play with them."

With a thought from Jiang Yun.

A blue-black flash of lightning appeared, and the majestic figure of the Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow appeared before everyone once again.

It didn't even intentionally emit pressure, but the trace of kingly Bloodline within its body, originating from the Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng, spread out like invisible ripples.

In an instant.

The surrounding Black Iron rank beasts whimpered and prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling.

What was even more shocking.

Was that even the two Bronze First Tier beasts, the Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant and the Phantom Shadow Water Python, had their attack momentum suddenly stall.

A flash of wariness and fear originating from deep within their Bloodline flickered in their huge beast eyes!

Although this fear was quickly suppressed by their masters' orders, Xiao Yutian and Lin Kuo clearly sensed their partners' momentary retreat and fear through the Soul link.

"What's going on?"

Both of them were shocked.

Their gaze towards the Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow completely changed.

This beast was definitely not simple!

Not just them.

The big figures on the high platform outside also keenly captured this fleeting anomaly.

A sharp light flashed in Old Li's eyes: "This seems to be some kind of Origin suppression! To be able to produce such an effect between the same tier, I'm afraid an incredible power is hidden within this Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow..."

The mayor also showed a look of surprise: "No wonder this boy is so fearless; it turns out this beast is not as simple as it looks on the surface..."

The smiles on Principal of Bedrock Middle School and Lei Lie's faces disappeared.

Replaced by solemnity and a hint of an ominous feeling.

He Tiangang, on the other hand, felt completely at ease.

The smile at the corner of his mouth could no longer be hidden.

Inside the arena, the battle had already broken out.

Facing the Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant's [Earthquake Wave] and the Phantom Shadow Water Python's [Rapid Water Arrows], the Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow pushed its [Wind Rush] skill to the limit, turning into a blue-black flash of lightning in the air that was difficult for the naked eye to capture, easily and comfortably dodging all attacks.

That elegant and agile posture made it look as if it wasn't fighting, but performing a magnificent flight show.

Jiang Yun even crossed his arms leisurely and commented: "Too slow, and the attack trajectory is too straightforward."

This scene made Xiao Yutian and Lin Kuo so angry they nearly coughed up blood. They realized that the attacks they were so proud of couldn't even touch the hem of the opponent's clothes.

"Are you done playing?"

Jiang Yun looked at their faces, twisted with rage, and felt it was about enough.

His gaze suddenly turned cold: "If you're done playing, it's my turn to fight back!"

He looked up and gave a command to the Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow in the sky:

"Little Cloud Sparrow, no need to hold back."

"Thunder Strike!"

"Skree—!"

The Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow let out a long cry that could pierce gold and crack stone.

The sound shook the entire area!

It hovered in the air, and the three Amethyst feathers on its head erupted with dazzling, brilliant lightning!

The next moment, the clouds and winds shifted!

With it as the center, a small patch of the sky suddenly darkened as dark clouds gathered out of thin air, rolling and surging.

Purple electric snakes as thick as a child's arm frantically coursed and condensed within the cloud layer, emitting scalp-numbing, thunderous crackles.

A destructive aura, like a physical mountain, crashed down, enveloping the entire area.

Bathed in lightning with its wings spread, the Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow looked like a god in command of thunder—majestic and inviolable!

"What skill is this?! Such a terrifying sense of pressure!"

"Is this the kind of power a Bronze First Tier can unleash?"

"This is bad! Get out of here!"

Everyone stared at the thunderclouds in the sky and that terrifying, deterrent power.

Each and every one of them was shocked beyond measure.

Even their beasts were trembling!

They began to retreat to get further away.

"Not good!"

Xiao Yutian and Lin Kuo's expressions changed wildly at the same time.

From that terrifying thundercloud...

...they also felt a fatal threat!

"Beastmaster Talent! Defense Augmentation!"

Xiao Yutian didn't hesitate to activate his Beastmaster Talent. The rock armor on the Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant's body instantly became thicker and more solid, radiating a brilliant earthy yellow light!

"Beastmaster Talent! Triple Acceleration!"

Lin Kuo also roared. A cyan light flowed over the Phantom Shadow Water Python's body, and its speed suddenly increased as it tried to escape the thundercloud's lock-on range!

However, it was all too late!

BOOM—!!!

A bolt of Purple Heavens Divine Lightning, as thick as a bucket and condensed to the extreme—as if containing the majesty of heaven and earth—tore through the dark sky and struck down violently at a speed faster than thought.

Its target wasn't the dodging Phantom Shadow Water Python, but the Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant that had boosted its defense to the limit!

The speed of the lightning was despairingly fast!

"Roar!!"

The Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant only had time to let out a mournful cry before being completely swallowed by that destructive lightning.

The blinding white light temporarily blinded everyone, and the deafening explosion felt like it was going to blow the sky apart!

Once the lightning dissipated...

...and everyone could see the scene clearly...

...they couldn't help but gasp!

The once-majestic Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant was now collapsed on the ground. Its proud, thick rock armor was shattered into pieces and charred black. Thick black smoke rose from its massive body, and it had already lost consciousness.

With just one strike, the Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant—which had incredible defense further boosted by Xiao Yutian's Beastmaster Talent—was completely defeated!

The Phantom Shadow Water Python, which had forcibly changed direction to avoid the terrifying lightning, was also affected. It was struck by the stray electrical energy, leaving half its body charred. It rolled and hissed in pain on the ground, having clearly lost most of its combat capability.

Silence!

A deathly silence!

Everyone stood as if they had been hit by a freezing spell.

They stared dumbfounded at the youth standing proudly in the field and the blue-black sparrow above him that looked like a descending god of thunder.

One move!

With just one move...

...he had simultaneously heavily injured the Bronze Rank beasts of two great geniuses!

"Im... Impossible..."

Xiao Yutian looked at the fallen Mountain-Shaking Rock Elephant.

His Soul seemed lost as he muttered to himself.

Lin Kuo was also pale. Looking at the struggling Phantom Shadow Water Python, his knuckles turned white from clenching his fists, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Both were Bronze First Tier!

How could the power of the opponent's skill be so terrifying?

The power of this strike—never mind Bronze First Tier—...

...could have heavily injured even a Bronze Third Tier!

This simply wasn't a skill a Bronze First Tier beast should be able to release... but the facts were right before them... the beasts of two geniuses had been insta-killed by the opponent's single skill... compared to Jiang Yun...

...their titles as the school's number one geniuses were simply a joke... the students from both schools were also shocked beyond measure.

They found it hard to believe.

The strongest geniuses of their schools... had lost!

And it was two of them teaming up... only to be crushed in a single strike by the opponent's overwhelming posture!

...On the plaza.

It had also fallen into a dead silence.

After a brief silence...

...the uproar that erupted from the plaza almost blew the sky away!

"Holy crap!"

"Oh my god!"

"What the hell?"

"What did I just see?! One hit! Just one hit!"

"Too strong! The attack power of this Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow is insane!"

"A monster! Jiang Yun is a monster! No! His beast is simply a monster!"

"Is this the kind of power a Bronze First Tier beast is supposed to have?"

"This is way too overpowered!"

"Even Lin Kuo and Xiao Yutian lost while teaming up... who else in this tournament can stop him?!"

...On the high platform.

Shi Potian and Lei Lie stood up abruptly, their faces ashen and their bodies trembling slightly, clearly having suffered a huge shock.

Although Principal He had long expected that Jiang Yun wouldn't lose...

...he hadn't expected that Jiang Yun wouldn't even need to bring out the Fire Dragon Fish.

He had become invincible just with the Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow.

Witnessing this shocking scene with his own eyes, he couldn't help but clap and laugh: "Good! Good kid! You really didn't let me down!"

He glanced smugly at the despondent Shi Potian and Lei Lie beside him, feeling incredibly refreshed.

Elder Li took a deep breath: "This beast's Aptitude is top-tier, it's not simple. This student isn't simple either; both can be called perfect. If this boy enters my Beast Tamer Academy, he will surely cause a huge stir."

The Mayor also nodded repeatedly, praising: "The younger generation is to be feared! It seems my C City is about to produce another great figure who can suppress and stabilize a region."

At this moment...

...everyone's reactions were diverse.

Whether it was shock, wild joy, disbelief, or dejected despair, all served like stars surrounding the moon to make the figure in the field appear incredibly tall... inside the Misty Forest.

Jiang Yun ignored the gazes of shock, fear, or awe from those around him.

He had more important things to do right now.

He had to immediately spread the news of the Mutated Fierce Beasts' appearance and the possible lurking of a cult.

This concerned the lives and safety of everyone present.

"Iron Pillar, Xiaoxiao, let's go!"

Jiang Yun called out.

His tone carried an urgency that brooked no argument.

Zhao Tiezhu and Shang Xiaoxiao were still immersed in the shock of Jiang Yun defeating the two geniuses in one move. Hearing his voice, they snapped back to their senses.

Seeing Jiang Yun's grave expression...

...they also realized things weren't simple and hurriedly nodded to follow.

However...

...they had just turned around and hadn't walked more than a few steps...

...when a cold, hoarse, and sinister chuckle abruptly rang out in the woods.

It came from all directions, making it impossible to distinguish the specific source.

"Leave? Hehehehe... Today, none of you are leaving! You're all going to die here!"

The voice carried a bone-chilling evil and mockery, making all the students present feel a chill run from the soles of their feet to the crowns of their heads.

They all snapped out of the shock of Jiang Yun defeating the two geniuses.

"Who?! Who's there playing tricks!"

One student shouted, summoning his courage.

But his voice carried a hint of trembling.

"Playing tricks?"

A sneer came from another direction: "Soon, you will know what true... despair is!"

The moment the words fell...

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The surrounding ground suddenly shook violently, as if some gargantuan creature was waking up from underground.

Then, under everyone's terrified gazes, from behind the dense shrubs and ancient trees, twisted and hideous figures slowly walked out, surrounding them all.

These figures were all various Vicious Beasts of different forms.

But they were completely different from ordinary Vicious Beasts!

Some had bone spikes piercing out of their bodies, glinting with a cold metallic luster.

Some were covered in eerie tumors dripping with pus.

Some had blood-red eyes with corrosive saliva dripping from their mouths... without exception, they all radiated a violent, chaotic, and powerful aura.

Furthermore, they were all Mutated Fierce Beasts!

Jiang Yun's heart jolted!

Damn it!