21: That's fucking amazing!
It was indeed Gu One!
"This is my beast pet; they've simply been parasitized."
At that moment, everyone had a sudden realization.
"A Rank 2, Level 3 Gu insect parasitizing a Rank 2, Level 8 Jade Light Mantis? He really went all out!"
"Exactly, isn't this a pure waste? The Jade Light Mantis's Aptitude is stronger than that Gu insect's!"
"I originally thought Chen Fei was a big shot, but it turns out he's just cheating."
"Looking at it this way, Chen Fei's future potential isn't even as strong as Su Can's!"
"..."
Once people understood Chen Fei's tactic, they instantly lost interest in him.
His strength could only be a short-term strength.
As everyone's strength grew in the future, Chen Fei would gradually be left behind.
Tao Zhou sneered a few times and then mocked, "I thought Shanhai Academy had actually produced an incredible Genius, but it turns out it's just someone playing clever tricks.
In order to win, you really use any means necessary!"
Su Shanhai still responded with a smile, "Chen Fei parasitized the Jade Light Mantis and the Thunder Pupil Ape by his own ability. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
The rules don't seem to say you can't do this, do they?
Making rational use of the rules is also part of one's strength, isn't it?"
Su Shanhai loved seeing them grit their teeth while being unable to do anything about him.
Tao Zhou's face turned ashen. "Indeed, no rules were broken, but do you think there's any point in doing this?
When the Hundred Cities Tournament comes next spring, do you think he'll be able to keep up with Tang Jian or Su Can?"
After speaking, Tao Zhou bowed toward the sky, "I ask the City Master to preside over this!"
The three-school exchange tournament concerned Tianqing City, so City Master Huangfu Mingfei was naturally observing in secret.
As Tao Zhou's voice fell, Huangfu Mingfei landed on the arena stage, standing with his hands behind his back, a powerful pressure emanating from him.
His strength was even above that of Jiang Nan!
Chen Fei also looked at Huangfu Mingfei. He was only middle-aged, but he looked very weathered, and his right eyebrow was split, making him easy to recognize.
Because of this, he was often called the Broken-Brow City Master.
Huangfu Mingfei spoke coldly, without a trace of emotion: "Since it's within the rules, there is no problem.
If someone uses the same methods during the Hundred Cities Tournament, are you going to stop competing and just surrender?"
Hearing this, Tao Zhou opened his mouth but didn't know how to argue back.
It was true; although such methods were dirty, who could guarantee they wouldn't appear during the big tournament?
Huangfu Mingfei continued, "Today's events serve as a reminder to everyone: it's not that the higher the beast pet's Aptitude or cultivation, the more powerful it is.
It also depends on how the Beast Tamer operates.
Cases of B-rank or C-rank Yao Beasts killing S-rank Yao Beasts are not uncommon.
Go out into the world more and broaden your horizons; Tianqing City is still too small..."
After speaking, Huangfu Mingfei disappeared from the spot.
Tianqing City was only a second-tier city; compared to those first-tier cities, it was indeed far behind.
Su Shanhai was still smiling. "Since the City Master has said so, let the matches continue!"
At this, what else could Tao Zhou say!
However, the looks the Element Academy and Qianfeng Academy gave Chen Fei were different; they were looks that wanted to knife him.
If looks could kill, Chen Fei would have probably died countless times.
The students of Shanhai Academy also looked at each other; this matter was truly hard to judge!
"Fortunately, Chen Fei is from our Shanhai Academy, otherwise we'd have to curse him into oblivion!"
"These tactics are indeed dirty, but at this moment I still support him. It's better than being crushed by the Element Academy!"
"A hero for a moment is still a hero!"
"..."
Amidst everyone's discussion, the arena was once again left to Chen Fei and Tang Jian.
"The match officially begins!" At the referee's command, everyone fell silent.
However, Chen Fei spoke up at that moment:
"Wait a second. Since my secret is out, I have nothing left to hide.
Come out... big guys!"
As Chen Fei's voice fell, those present saw over a dozen Yao Beasts suddenly appear on the stage.
Rank 2, Level 4 Rock Armored Scorpion!
Rank 2, Level 5 Cloud-Swallowing Locust!
Rank 2, Level 6 Misery Bird!
Rank 2, Level 5 Illusion Sound Leopard!
Rank 2, Level 7 Purple Lightning Nine Heavens Lion!
...Including the Thunder Pupil Ape and the Jade Light Mantis, a total of 16 Rank 2 Yao Beasts stood before Tang Jian.
This scene... was particularly spectacular!
Whether it was the first-year freshmen or the second-year seniors, all of them gaped in shock.
The shock brought by 16 Yao Beasts was simply too great.
Su Can, Tang Jian, Shangguan Shihua, and the others all felt their scalps go numb.
"No, you can even play it like this?"
"How can he even fight? He might as well just surrender. Anyone would tremble seeing these 16 Yao Beasts."
"Damn, why am I getting fired up watching this?"
"I'm thinking the same as you, but I'm just greedy for those 16 Yao Beasts. The weakest is B-rank, isn't that infuriating?"
"This can't be called dirty anymore; this is called bringing the Beast Sea Tactic to its full glory!"
"..."
The way the students looked at Chen Fei changed once again.
He was still a big shot!
Just a pay-to-win big shot!
When someone took a single thing to the extreme, it still drew amazement.
Jiang Yiyi, however, stared blankly at Chen Fei. She remembered that a month and a half ago, Chen Fei's beast pet was still a Rank 1, Level 2 Thousand Poison Gu.
What was with this massive lineup now?
This transformation was far too ridiculous, wasn't it?
Tao Zhou and Du Shengjie's faces were as black as charcoal; they simply turned their faces away, not wanting to look!
Su Shanhai's smile grew more and more radiant; he was starting to like this little fellow more and more.
Even Huangfu Mingfei up in the sky stumbled, nearly falling down.
After a long while, he managed to squeeze out one sentence: "He's a damn Genius!"
On the arena stage!
Chen Fei waved his hand. "We can continue now!"
Tang Jian: ...His heart had long been cursed out in a frenzy:
What the hell!
I might not even be able to beat the Jade Light Mantis and the Thunder Pupil Ape, and now you want me to fight 2 against 16?
Was my head squeezed by a door or something?
Tang Jian's gaze toward Tao Zhou was somewhat resentful.
If he hadn't stepped in to interfere, things wouldn't have ended up in such an embarrassing state.
After a long while, Tang Jian gave a faint sigh. "I surrender!"
And so, the match ended in such a dramatic fashion.
"This definitely isn't because Tang Jian wasn't strong enough, it's because Big Shot Chen Fei threw money at it!"
"I'll observe three seconds of silence for Tang Jian. I feel like the result would be the same for any Intermediate Beast Master facing Big Shot Chen Fei."
"At this stage, he is an invincible existence!"
"..."
In their hearts, Chen Fei was indeed currently invincible.
But once Tang Jian and Su Can reached Advanced Beast Tamer status, Chen Fei's Beast Sea Tactic would no longer be effective.
What did it matter how many Rank 2 beasts there were?
A few Third-level Beasts would be enough to crush them!
Unless his cultivation speed could keep up with Tang Jian and Su Can, and he continued to maintain a Beast Sea Tactic of Third-level Beasts.
But was that possible?
Leaving aside the money issue, could a B-rank Myriad Poison Gu catch up to the cultivation speed of an S-rank Purple Thunder Phoenix?
Just thinking about it, it was impossible!
In many people's hearts, Chen Fei's potential still couldn't compare to Tang Jian and Su Can.
"I'm off, I'm off. You guys carry on!"
After putting away the 16 beast pets, Chen Fei jumped off the stage, then went to Su Shanhai, took three bodhi fruits, and finally left with Jiang Yiyi in satisfaction.
Everyone watched his departing figure, sighing with emotion...