65: Nianlibo

At this moment, Bai Sheng also stood up, having figured out what method Hu Tuyang had used.

"If I'm not mistaken,"

"This is his Beastmaster Talent!"

"And it's a Mental type, specifically used for controlling beasts."

"After all, low-tier beasts are too weak mentally to resist at all."

Bai Sheng watched Lin Shu as he voiced all his conjectures, which was also why he had been fiddling with his phone just now.

Presumably, he was looking for information about such a situation.

Lin Shu understood after hearing him.

This kind of Talent was especially effective against beasts below the intermediate tier.

"So that's how it is."

Fortunately, Black Night was already level 21 and had some resistance, otherwise, it would have been helpless against this Talent.

"Yes, you need to be careful."

"However, he has already used it twice today, and even with medicine to replenish his Mental energy, recovery won't be too fast."

"So he can use it at most two more times."

Bai Sheng began to analyze the situation based on what happened earlier.

This was good, as it could bring him some pressure.

The final two contestants for the championship were announced, and the competition temporarily entered commercial break.

It was for commercials and also to give the two contestants some time to rest.

Ten minutes later.

"Next up is the long-awaited championship battle!"

"Let's head to the battle arena and welcome this final match!"

The host's passionate voice echoed throughout the entire venue.

In the audience, everyone turned their heads and discussed the championship's outcome, speaking freely.

Most people were still more optimistic about Lin Shu, as his performance had been better.

The air was filled with a tense, exciting, and anxious atmosphere.

People's gazes turned to the two young men in the enormous battle arena in the center of the venue.

Lin Shu looked at Hu Tuyang opposite him, and the other party's gaze also met his.

Hu Tuyang seemed a bit agitated, apparently not expecting to reach this stage, his face filled with apprehension towards Lin Shu.

The Shadow Mantis's performance had also left a deep impression on him.

Then, recalling his Talent, Mental Wave, his expression finally calmed down a bit.

He hadn't yet encountered a beast that could resist Mental Wave, but it was a pity he could only use it twice more.

His Mental strength was still too low.

In his heart, he still yearned for the champion's trophy displayed in the center.

Beside him stood a doll as tall as his calf, holding an oil-paper umbrella covered in paint, dressed in a sky-blue outfit, with a delicate and exquisite face.

At a glance, it looked like a ceramic doll.

Name: Rain Doll

Level: LV15 (26/150)

Level Cap: LV43

Status: Healthy

Quality: Elite

Attribute: Water

Talent: None

Skills: Primary – Water Bullet - Proficient (22/200), Water Shield - Mastered (11/40), Bubble - Minor Accomplishment (15/30), Ram - Minor Accomplishment (16/30)

Intermediate – Water Cage - Minor Accomplishment (11/60), Jet Water Gun - Minor Accomplishment (23/60)

Its strength was decent, considered upper-middle among all contestants.

Its Beastmaster Talent was what allowed him to reach this point.

Neither of them spoke, instead silently contemplating their next moves.

Lin Shu stroked Black Night's hard carapace; although Black Night's defense was not impressive among beasts of the same level.

However, with the level gap, even if the Rain Doll landed an attack, it would be difficult for Black Night to lose combat effectiveness immediately.

This six-level difference was not so easily erased.

But he still needed to be careful to avoid any unexpected setbacks.

"Both contestants are ready!"

"Let's all look forward to this final battle!"

As the host's words fell, the battle was on the verge of breaking out.

Hu Tuyang immediately used his ultimate move at the start, an invisible Mental impact attack directly aimed at Black Night.

The Rain Doll was not idle either, activating its Water Cage skill.

A premeditated series of moves linked together.

Judging by this stance, he seemed to want to end the battle instantly.

The Mental Wave hit Black Night with lightning speed.

Black Night stood rooted to the spot as if struck by a Heavy Strike, completely defenseless at this moment.

Three water pillars appeared beneath its feet, gradually flowing to form a water cage.

Lin Shu, however, did not panic at this sight, because Black Night had already shaken off the effects of the Mental Wave.

In a flash, it escaped the Water Cage attack, completely disrupting the opponent's plan.

Hu Tuyang clutched his head, his eyes filled with disbelief; the Mental Wave, which could affect other beasts for about three seconds.

Now, it ended in less than two seconds, causing his mood to plummet.

The throbbing pain in his mind also indicated that his Mental energy was almost depleted.

On the other side, Black Night, having been attacked by the Mental Wave, also stumbled, clearly suffering a considerable impact.

Its Blade Qi Strike in its hand did not stop, instinctively performing these actions.

Lin Shu looked at Black Night's appearance, and his slightly raised heart settled; according to the contract's feedback, Black Night's current condition was not bad.

"Sizzle."

The silver light blade instantly penetrated the Rain Doll's body, and two bloodstains slowly appeared on its originally sky-blue clothes.

Just this one strike almost made it lose its combat ability.

The Rain Doll's ceramic face was filled with terror, its originally rosy and shiny face turned pale, and its injuries were quite severe at the moment.

But it didn't just sit there and wait for death, instead, it twisted its injured body, releasing several water bullets to stubbornly resist.

It could feel its master's desire for the championship, and it too had to strive for that goal, even if it couldn't achieve it.

Hu Tuyang's resolve was further strengthened upon seeing this scene.

He tightly closed his eyes, gathering all his Mental energy, and once again released the Mental Wave to impact Black Night's mind.

"Bang!"

After releasing his Talent, he fell heavily to the ground, but he still propped up his head, squinting slightly to look forward.

He wanted to see that sole opportunity.

However, Black Night was unharmed at this moment; only the mirror image summoned by Dual Shadow Kill instantly shattered and disappeared like foam.

It turned out that just as Hu Tuyang was about to release his Talent, Black Night immediately reacted, instantly using a skill to try and dodge.

Hu Tuyang was already distracted at this moment, causing his vision to blur, and he indeed chose the wrong target.

At this point, the outcome was decided.

Hu Tuyang slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep slumber, filled with immense regret, 'Did I still lose?' Seeing this, the Rain Doll immediately disregarded everything else and rushed back to Hu Tuyang's side, its face full of anxiety, with tears even falling down its cheeks.

Black Night did not move again, just quietly watching this scene.

Lin Shu also watched from the side.

Perhaps this was the bond between a beast and its Beastmaster.

This scene also deeply moved the audience below, some even shedding tears.

Afterward, the medical personnel, who had long been prepared in the arena, immediately came to the stage to provide aid.

They carried away the unconscious Hu Tuyang and the seriously injured Rain Doll, heading to the nearest hospital.

After these matters were handled, the outcome of the match was decided.

The referee also directly announced the result, shouting loudly.

"The winner is Lin Shu!"

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