41: Scarlet Crab

Many people were watching the competition online.

Especially the student body.

Inside the Group Chat for Grade One, Class 5, discussions were ongoing about Lin Shu and Huang Yian advancing to the top 240.

Compared to Lin Shu's relaxed demeanor, Huang Yian appeared somewhat strained.

Most of their attention was focused on Lin Shu.

And guessing what his final ranking would be.

Some thought it would be top 15, others top 60.

Everyone had their guesses, but no one mentioned champion, which seemed a bit conservative.

Saturday was spent entirely at White Cloud Arena, and today's matches concluded near dusk.

Under Bai Sheng's arrangement, Huang Yian and Min Hu were also assigned to two separate rooms.

A night passed, and soon it was the next day.

Lin Shu woke up early; he had been doing so for a long time and was used to it.

He exercised with Black Night and Earth Splendor in the small training room provided in his room.

Waiting for the upcoming matches to begin.

The time arrived punctually at ten o'clock, marking the official start of today's 240-to-120 matches.

The four of them returned to their familiar seats in the waiting area.

Waiting for the draw to proceed.

“Looks like I'll be eliminated today; everyone else is so strong.”

“But it's enough; I'm satisfied with this ranking.”

Huang Yian said this, seemingly having formed his opinion after watching many contestants.

However, he wasn't discouraged, and his expression was very steady.

Min Hu was still uncertain; as long as he didn't encounter a Central No. 1 High School contestant or Lin Shu, he could accept it.

He could put up a fight, but advancing to the next round would still require some luck.

“Just enjoy the competition.”

Bai Sheng said.

The draw then officially began.

Min Hu was chosen first; his opponent was not too strong, with a similar level of skill.

The two were evenly matched, and Min Hu ultimately won the match by relying on his beast's willpower.

He advanced to the next round.

Huang Yian, however, was not so lucky; he encountered a Central No. 1 High School contestant.

The outcome was as expected; he lost decisively, with almost no room for resistance.

He regrettably withdrew from the competition.

“Arena 11, Lin Shu versus Li Shu!”

The announcement echoed in the waiting area; it was Lin Shu's turn.

“Eh, it's Li Shu.”

“This scoundrel, I must teach him a good lesson.”

It turned out that Li Shu was also a student from Central No. 1 High School, and even in the same class as Bai Sheng.

However, this person's actions were very disgusting; he especially liked to bully the weak and fear the strong, and Bai Sheng had disliked him for a long time.

He usually couldn't be bothered with him, but today was a good opportunity to teach him a lesson.

After Bai Sheng's explanation, Lin Shu understood.

“Don't worry!”

He then arrived at Combat Stage 11.

Li Shu's face was sharp and mean, his narrow eyes squinting at Lin Shu and Black Night.

As if looking at some stray cats or dogs, completely disregarding them.

Looking at Li Shu's strange appearance, Lin Shu shook his head.

Truly, ugly people cause more trouble.

Noticing Lin Shu's action, Li Shu immediately became agitated and began his signature verbal attack.

“This country bumpkin, still putting on airs.”

“Let's see if you still dare to shake your head after I ravage your beast.”

His tone was somewhat resentful, not putting Lin Shu in his eyes at all.

However, Li Shu's strength was indeed quite good.

His beast was a Scarlet Giant Crab.

Level 12, Elite quality, it had mastered five skills, including one intermediate skill.

Unfortunately, his opponent was Lin Shu.

Li Shu kept cursing incessantly until the referee's “Start” interrupted him.

“Scarlet, take down that stinky mantis in half a minute.”

“Teach this country bumpkin a good lesson.”

The Scarlet Giant Crab waved its two giant pincers, obeying its master's command and began spitting out ping-pong ball-sized water bubbles.

Lin Shu heard this but remained unfazed.

Just a clown; he gave a look, and Black Night instantly understood.

This meant to instantly defeat the opponent in one move.

Activating High-Speed Movement, Black Night sped off.

In the field of vision, it was like a black afterimage flying by, completely untraceable.

The water bubbles couldn't even touch Black Night.

It instantly appeared above the Scarlet Giant Crab's head, its hands, like two giant blades, instantly slashed down; this was the Spinning Arm Slash.

“Bang!”

After the attack hit, a sound emerged.

The Scarlet Giant Crab lay limply on the ground, its crab legs twitching unconsciously.

The relatively hard shell on its back had cracked, seeming as if it could shatter at any moment.

This attack did not use full power; otherwise, it wouldn't have just been a cracked shell.

Beastmasters can be disgusting, but it doesn't mean beasts are bad; they just encountered bad masters, and he wouldn't vent his anger on them.

The battle ended in an instant.

Li Shu's face turned ashen, his entire face somewhat distorted.

“What a useless thing.”

He then directly abandoned the Scarlet Giant Crab and walked out quickly.

It truly opened Lin Shu's eyes; there were such people.

After doing such things, what qualifications did he have to be a Beastmaster?

Even the referee was indignant at this scene and quickly contacted medical personnel.

After everything was handled, Lin Shu then left the arena with Black Night.

This scene was also broadcast live.

Everyone began to denounce Li Shu's actions.

Accusing him of not being worthy of being a Beastmaster.

This popularity grew higher and higher; if it continued to develop like this.

It seemed Li Shu might not be able to stay at Central No. 1 High School; perhaps he would even experience physical combat from a few indignant Beastmasters.

Returning to the waiting area.

Bai Sheng and the others also began to complain to Lin Shu about Li Shu's behavior.

“Haha, I still underestimated him; he can even do something like this.”

“Brother Lin fought well; that face was disgusting to look at.”

“So satisfying, his expression at the end.”

Lin Shu smiled and responded to everyone.

He truly hoped there would be brave individuals who would teach him how to be a normal Beastmaster.

After a small interlude, the competition also came to an end.

Bai Sheng naturally entered the next round with ease.

At this point, these two days of competition temporarily concluded.

The next round of matches was scheduled for next Saturday and Sunday.

The location was still at White Cloud Arena.

The 120-to-60 and 60-to-30 matches would begin.

Conducted separately over two days.

At this moment, two messages appeared on his phone.

It turned out someone had @ him in the school team group.

He took out his phone to check and found that it was a message from Gu Zhenbang.

“On Monday, we're going to Muyuan City in neighboring Yan Province.”

“Entering a fragment-type Otherworld, initially set for four days; everyone, prepare yourselves well.”

“@Lin Shu @Min Hu.”

“You two remember to come back early.”

So that's what it was; they were preparing to go to the Otherworld.

Lin Shu immediately felt a sense of anticipation.

Min Hu, beside him, had obviously also received the message.

He looked at Lin Shu, seeking his opinion.

However, there was no need to rush back so soon.

Bai Sheng organized a dinner, and it wouldn't be late to go back after dinner...