85: Chapter 85 Jiang Yun's Highlight Moment! The Competition Ends!

Just as everyone in the square was waiting anxiously and discussing fervently, powerful energy fluctuations came from the distant horizon.

Several streaks of light streaked through the air, led by the Mayor, Old Li, the Principal, Su Chengtian, and Principal Lei Lie.

They rode their magnificent Amethyst Rank beasts, descending slowly onto the high platform in the center of the square like returning heroes.

"The Mayor and the others are back!"

"And the two Principals and Patriarch Su!"

"Looking at them... could the cult..."

After a brief silence.

Deafening cheers swept across the entire square like a tsunami!

"We won! We must have won!"

"Great! The cult has been wiped out!"

"Long live the Mayor! Long live the lords!"

The citizens' cheers were filled with joy and reverence for the strong.

Having personally witnessed the world-destroying battle phenomena earlier, they now saw their own experts returning safely.

Everyone understood.

C City had survived a massive crisis.

The several powerhouses recalled their beasts.

They took their seats on the high platform.

The Mayor stood up, pressing his hands down for silence. His voice, infused with Beast Taming Power, instantly spread throughout the venue.

The boiling square quickly quieted down.

"Citizens, students!"

The Mayor's voice was loud and clear, carrying the high spirits of victory.

"It has been confirmed that the evil organization, the Yuhai Cult, infiltrated our Misty Forest tournament grounds with ill intent! Fortunately, with the full support of Old Li, Principal He, Patriarch Su, and Principal Lei, as well as the heroic fighting of our City Defense Team soldiers, and even the competing students who remained fearless and cooperated in the counterattack! Now, the invading cult has been basically wiped out, their leader has retreated, and the crisis has been averted!"

"Good!!"

"Beautifully done!"

As the Mayor finished speaking.

Cheers rang out again.

Thunderous applause followed.

When the noise subsided slightly, the Mayor continued:

"Although there were unexpected incidents in this tournament, the performance of all participating students, especially your choices in the face of life-and-death crises, will be a valuable experience in your lives! The results of the tournament will be ranked based on the final beast core points according to the established rules. The top ten will obtain the qualification to go to the provincial Beast Tamer Academy!"

Everyone held their breath.

Waiting for the announcement of the final results.

However, the Mayor suddenly changed the subject.

His voice rose, carrying a special solemnity:

"However, in this operation to clear out the cult, there was one student who showed courage, wisdom, and strength far beyond ordinary people! He saved many classmates in a desperate situation and stood up at the critical moment to turn the tide, laying down an indelible contribution to the final victory!"

Everyone looked at each other upon hearing this.

Curiosity was piqued to the extreme.

The Mayor's gaze scanned the entire field.

Finally, it fixed on the front of the student formation, and he said loudly: "After deliberation by Old Li, the Principals, and myself, a Special Quota has been set for this tournament! This quota does not take up the original ten spots, but it enjoys all the honors and treatment of being ranked first! And the person who has received this honor is the student from Qingquan No. 1 Middle School..."

"Jiang Yun!"

The Mayor shouted.

As soon as he finished speaking.

Jiang Yun appeared beside the Mayor.

All eyes instantly landed on Jiang Yun.

The field went silent for a moment.

Then, an even more enthusiastic and lasting cheer and applause erupted than before.

"Jiang Yun! It's Jiang Yun!"

"He's still alive! That's great!"

"I knew he'd be fine! How could a hero like him fall so easily!"

"A Special Quota! He truly deserves it!"

"Who else but him could be worthy of this honor?!"

Whether it was the audience or the students.

Almost everyone showed sincere smiles and looks of admiration.

The story of Jiang Yun turning the tide inside the tournament grounds.

Had already spread through the mouths of the students who escaped.

Now that he had received such an honor.

No one was dissatisfied; there was only applause!

In the crowd, Jiang Yunyun jumped up in excitement.

Her small face was flushed with excitement as she pulled her mother's hand: "Mom! Look! It's brother! Brother is a hero! He's also in first place!"

She rubbed her reddened eyes.

Clearly, Jiang Yun's previous disappearance.

Had made this girl cry her eyes red.

Now seeing her brother safe and sound.

And even becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

She felt an unprecedented excitement in her heart.

Jiang Yun's mother had tears of relief and pride in her eyes.

She nodded vigorously.

Zhao Tiezhu swung his fist hard.

He was happier than if he had won first place himself, shouting: "Jiang Yun! Awesome! I knew you could do it!"

Beside him, Shang Xiaoxiao's beautiful eyes sparkled.

Looking at the radiant figure on the stage, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up.

In contrast to the joy and encouragement here, Xiao Ling and Xiao Hong's faces were as ugly as if they had eaten flies.

Xiao Ling gritted his teeth: "That bastard... how can his luck be so good! He didn't die even like this?"

Xiao Hong's eyes were sinister as he whispered: "Hmph, it's just dumb luck..."

In a corner of the crowd.

Qin Feng, who had long been eliminated, clenched his fists so hard his nails almost dug into his flesh, his eyes filled with unwillingness and resentment:

"Jiang Yun... why... why is all the glory yours! I'm not satisfied! I'm not satisfied..."

On the high platform.

Principals Lei Lie and the Principal of Bedrock Middle School looked at the cheering scene below, glanced at each other, and both sighed softly, then also showed smiles of relief and recognition.

Jiang Yun's contribution and strength were right there; they were fully convinced and had nothing to say about this Special Quota.

Jiang Yun had already become the sole focus of the entire field, the center where all gazes converged!

Under the watchful eyes of the multitude.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath and stepped steadily onto the high platform, first bowing respectfully to the Mayor, Old Li, and the others, then turning to face the entire audience.

His expression was calm, without much arrogance. This steadiness made people feel even more favorable toward him.

The Mayor nodded with satisfaction.

Then he called out.

"Next, the staff will verify your beast cores, calculate your points, and proceed with the auction."

As his voice fell.

The Mayor signaled the staff to begin calculating the points of all students who had not been eliminated.

Jiang Yun also returned to the student group.

He took out his beast cores.

The staff began to count and announce the numbers one by one.

"Lin Kuo from Leiting Middle School, 360 points!"

"Xiao Yutian from Panshi Middle School, 355 points!"

"Su Qingxue from Qingquan No. 1 Middle School, 180 points!"

"Zhao Tiezhu from Qingquan No. 1 Middle School, 220 points!"

"Shang Xiaoxiao from Qingquan No. 1 Middle School, 110 points!"

"Zhao Xiang from Panshi Middle School, 8 points..."

"XX from Panshi Middle School, 6 points..."

"Leiting Middle School, uh... XX, 0 points..."

"0 points..."

...As the names and points were announced one by one.

The atmosphere of the scene began to become a bit subtle and... awkward.

Except for the first few people whose points were still decent, the points of the students behind them were simply too miserable to look at.

"Wang Hao, 8 points!"

"Li Qiang, 5 points!"

"Zhang Wei, 3 points!"

...There was even a large group of students who didn't even have a single beast core in their hands, with zero points!

Everyone knew exactly what caused this.

The beast cores of the vast majority of people had been repeatedly 'visited' by a certain person in the later stages of the competition.

The students looked at each other, wanting to laugh but feeling embarrassed to do so, their expressions were very colorful.

Even the several big shots on the high platform couldn't help but have the corners of their mouths twitch slightly, thinking of Jiang Yun's hunter-like behavior.

Jiang Yun himself rubbed his nose, also feeling a bit embarrassed.

Just then.

The staff member responsible for counting Jiang Yun's beast cores.

His voice carried an obvious tremble and disbelief.

He almost shouted it out:

"Jiang... Jiang Yun! 860 points!!"

"Hiss—!"

The sound of cold air being sucked in instantly rang out across the field!

The gazes of all the students once again focused collectively on Jiang Yun!

860 points!

This number was more than double that of the second place!

One person had more than many of the people behind him combined!

And he, who possessed such terrifying points.

Had already been internally decided as the first place who didn't take up a quota... this scene.

Was simply filled with incomparable dominance amidst the awkwardness, and a trace of humor within that dominance!

Seeing this, the Mayor coughed twice and quickly broke the strange atmosphere: "Ahem, alright! The points calculation is complete! Now I announce the final rankings of this city-level Beast Tamer Tournament!"

"First place, Jiang Yun! Obtains the 'Special Quota' and corresponding rewards!"

"Second place, Lin Kuo!"

"Third place, Xiao Yutian!"

...He quickly finished announcing the list of the top ten.

The six people from Qingquan No. 1 Middle School who were not eliminated.

Were all among them.

Next was the most important award ceremony.

Old Li personally stood up and walked to the front of the stage.

He waved his sleeve.

A patch of fiery red light shone, and exactly one hundred crystal-clear Fire Attribute Spirit Crystals, with what looked like flowing flames inside, floated in the air.

They emitted pure and massive fire-system energy.

"Jiang Yun."

Old Li had a smile on his face, his voice gentle yet spreading throughout the field: "This old man sees that your Life-bound Beast is of the fire attribute. These hundred Fire Attribute Spirit Crystals shall be your reward for winning the championship this time. I hope you use them well and make further progress soon."

A hundred attribute spirit crystals!

And they were the extremely compatible fire attribute!

This reward could not be described as anything but heavy!

Jiang Yun was excited. He took a step forward, respectfully received them with both hands, and with a thought, stored these hundred spirit crystals emitting an enticing luster into his storage ring.

He suppressed the urge to immediately study the Magic Core and spirit crystals, and gave a deep bow to Old Li: "This Junior thanks Old Li for the generous gift! I will certainly not fail Old Li's expectations!"

"Mm."

Old Li nodded with satisfaction and encouraged, "This is what you deserve. The provincial stage is a gathering of geniuses. I hope you will avoid arrogance and impetuosity, and have an even more Excellent performance in the Beast Tamer Academy!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Yun solemnly agreed.

Seeing the final process conclude.

The Mayor smiled and announced loudly: "I declare that this year's C City Beastmaster Elimination Tournament has now come to a successful conclusion!"

"Whoosh—!"

Applause and cheers once again shook the sky!

Everyone's gaze was focused on Jiang Yun.

He was undoubtedly the most dazzling and Legendary dark horse of this tournament.

From being heavily questioned at the beginning, to his powerful rise within the tournament, to his self-sacrifice at the moment of danger, and finally securing first place with absolute strength and merit, obtaining the Special Quota and rich rewards... his deeds will surely be recorded in the annals of the C City Beast Tamer Tournament and become a legend!

However, facing the countless praises and the spotlight, Jiang Yun's heart had already flown far away.

The Magic Core!

A hundred Fire Attribute Spirit Crystals!

In his mind, only one urgent thought remained.

Get home as soon as possible and let Little Fire and Little Cloud Sparrow complete their evolution!

He looked forward immensely to what powerful forms his two beasts would evolve into after absorbing this Magic Core, which condensed countless Origin powers, and the large number of spirit crystals.

Perhaps the Fire Dragon Fish's combat power would inevitably become even more terrifying.

The Wind Thunder Cloud Sparrow would surely have an extraordinary improvement as well.