26: Chapter 26: I Can't Deal with the Bear

"Since it's an exchange and learning session, let's have a four-person free-for-all. What do you think, Teacher Pan?"

"No problem, take the field."

Pan Xuan and the Beast Taming Director of Yunhe First Middle School exchanged a knowing glance.

The four of them rubbed their hands together and moved briskly onto the competition field, standing in a row led by Qin Xiyue.

They stared straight at the four people approaching them.

The eight of them looked at each other from a distance, Battle Intent surging in their chests as their surging Auras clashed, neither side gaining the upper hand.

"Qin Xiyue, Two-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Molten Mountain Dragon!"

A golden Pet Beast contract emerged behind Qin Xiyue.

The Pet Beast contract gradually expanded, moving slowly from bottom to top, revealing a small mountain with a pitch-black exterior and flowing gold-red magma, descending with a scorching heat.

Roar—!

The Molten Mountain Dragon revealed its full form. Flames seemed to surge in its incandescent dragon pupils. Its volcano-like massive body was no smaller than a Lingshan Elephant Guard, and every movement carried an endless overbearing dominance.

"A Dragon-type Pet Beast!"

Xu Qingfang and the other three were suddenly startled.

The racial stats of Dragon-type Pet Beasts were extremely high. A contracted Dragon-type Pet Beast meant power, enough to crush Pet Beasts of the same level.

The three from Yunhe First Middle School couldn't help but feel a bit of satisfaction seeing the expressions of Xu Qingfang and the others; they had been the same way at first.

They hoped these people's confidence wouldn't be completely shattered.

They silently mourned for Xu Qingfang and the others in their hearts.

Another person stepped forward to summon their Pet Beast: "Lin Tianjun, Two-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Desert Magic Scorpion!"

Giant pincers shook off yellow sand as a bone-white Desert Magic Scorpion emerged from the dunes, raising its segmented scorpion tail—which was longer than its body—to intimidate Xu Qingfang's group.

The potential rating of a Desert Magic Scorpion could reach A-rank, and its danger level was evident. It truly lived up to being the third place in Yunhe City.

"Qu Qing, Two-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Rift Sky Eagle!"

Qu Qing gave a light shout and raised her hand to summon her Pet Beast.

The grey-and-white Rift Sky Eagle took flight with a screech. A shining diamond-shaped golden crystal was embedded in the center of its head. Its elegant body was streamlined, and the edges of its wings were as sharp as blades.

Another powerful Pet Beast with an A-rank potential rating!

The last person slowly stepped forward.

He first threw a wink at Qin Xiyue, then his gaze, full of fierce menace, locked accurately onto Yue Yun and Xu Qingfang.

"Jiang Ming, Two-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Mad Bear!"

The massive Mad Bear stepped out, covered in coarse, dark iron-colored bristles that shone like hard armor in the sunlight. Its muscles bulged as if infinite power flowed within.

The Mad Bear's eyes were filled with wild ferocity. The sharp claws on its paws were not keratin but dark gold metal, letting out a sharp whistle that tore through the air as it swung them.

Three people, three powerful Pet Beasts with A-rank potential!

Xue Qin nudged Yue Yun slightly with her elbow and whispered, "This is the level of the city's First Middle School. It's really thanks to you that we can fight them!"

Hearing her teasing words, the corner of Yue Yun's eye twitched slightly.

Xu Qingfang also felt a lot of pressure at this moment.

"Everyone, do your best. We must show our style and let them see the spirit of our Second Middle School!" He took a deep breath to encourage them, finally looking at Yue Yun.

"Hold off the Mad Bear, can you do it?"

Xu Qingfang planned to take a risk and desperately hold off the Molten Mountain Dragon to create opportunities for Xue Qin and Su Lixia to duel the others, aiming to trade for the opponent's Desert Magic Scorpion or Rift Sky Eagle.

But the premise was that someone had to stall the Mad Bear's offensive.

"Give me three minutes, and I'll take it out!"

Yue Yun gave his answer after some calculation in his mind.

Xu Qingfang and the other two were stunned on the spot.

Xu Qingfang didn't hesitate for long and nodded resolutely. "Xue Qin and Su Lixia, pin down the Molten Mountain Dragon. Leave the Rift Sky Eagle and Desert Magic Scorpion to me. Grit your teeth and hold on for three minutes!"

"Roger!"

Su Lixia and Xue Qin responded with serious, stern faces.

They were no match for the Molten Mountain Dragon, but with their mutual coordination, they could definitely stall it. As long as they could trade for the Mad Bear, it wouldn't be too crushing a defeat.

Xu Qingfang patted Yue Yun heavily on the shoulder. "It's up to you!"

"Leave it to me!"

Yue Yun responded with a solemn expression.

A grey-white Pet Beast contract appeared in his palm, and the adorable Miao Sang appeared on the competition field. Its small face, devoid of any ferocity, looked at the four massive creatures opposite it with extreme seriousness.

"Yue Yun, One-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Earth Spirit Cat!"

Xu Qingfang and the other two followed suit, summoning their Pet Beasts.

"Xu Qingfang, Two-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Thunderwing Griffin!"

"Su Lixia, Two-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Ice Crystal Sparrow!"

"Xue Qin, Two-Star Beast Tamer, Pet Beast: Heart-Confusing Fox!"

The Heart-Confusing Fox, slightly larger than an ordinary fox, appeared with elegant steps. Mysterious silver-purple fur covered its streamlined body, and its young face looked both haughty and cute.

Most eye-catching was the end of its fluffy tail, which was not solid but a cluster of constantly changing colored energy halos.

Jiang Ming and the others instantly became alert.

Although the Heart-Confusing Fox's potential rating was only B-rank, it was a rare Spirit-type Pet Beast and had to be dealt with carefully.

However, the Earth Spirit Cat made it hard for them to stay serious.

"Buddy, are you here to be a comedian?"

Jiang Ming couldn't help but speak up.

Please, this is an E-rank Earth Spirit Cat!

No matter how earth-shattering your Beast Taming Talent is, contracting an Earth Spirit Cat is like stepping in shit; the Cultivation progress is extremely slow.

If I didn't see it wrong just now, his Beast Taming Talent is E-rank?

Holy crap, an E-rank Beast Taming Talent paired with an E-rank Earth Spirit Cat!

Shit, it's the shit among shits!

Yue Yun ignored their strange expressions. After sending the Earth Spirit Cat off the stage, he stood together with the Heart-Confusing Fox, his expression grave.

"Teacher Pan, is this appropriate?" The Beast Taming Director of Yunhe First Middle School rubbed his eyes in surprise, doubting several times if his eyes were failing him.

Pan Xuan didn't explain much.

"Let's begin!"

As the match bell rang, the Jianghai Second Middle School side struck first.

The Ice Crystal Sparrow opened its sharp beak and spat out a cold icy breath.

Most of the icy breath was melted by the Molten Mountain Dragon's scorching heat, but it eventually landed on its feet, fixing it firmly in place.

The Heart-Confusing Fox followed immediately.

It swung its fluffy tail in front of itself, its two small and cute paws hugging the fox tail, its little face showing a look of vulnerability.

Skill: Weakness!

The ferocity in the Molten Mountain Dragon's eyes slightly subsided as it felt a sense of pity for the Heart-Confusing Fox, subconsciously ignoring it and unwilling to cause harm.

A look of cunning flashed in the Heart-Confusing Fox's eyes.

Skill: Illusion!

An invisible heart-shaped impact flew toward the Molten Mountain Dragon. Its massive body instantly stiffened, the incandescent fire in its dragon pupils became disordered, and it fell into an Illusion constructed by the Heart-Confusing Fox.

A grey sky, a crater with flowing magma, a massive and fierce female dragon of its kind...

Qin Xiyue, who was still thinking about why Chen Hu had lost, finally snapped back to reality and felt a bit helpless seeing the controlled Molten Mountain Dragon.

"The little dragon has only just entered its youth phase!"

But she wasn't anxious. After all, there was nothing on the competition field that could threaten the Molten Mountain Dragon; she might as well see who it was that defeated Chen Hu.

Jiang Ming frowned slightly. "Mad Bear, Fury!"

"Roar—!"

The Mad Bear roared at the sky to activate its skill.

It stepped on the ground as a crimson hue appeared in its eyes. A mysterious anger caused its chest to vibrate, making a surging crimson light of rage appear around its body, gradually increasing its power.

The Mad Bear charged forward like a tank, whipping up a strong gale, aiming directly at the Heart-Confusing Fox that had trapped the Molten Mountain Dragon.

Swoosh!

Yue Yun shot out like a white rainbow, his fist landing on the Mad Bear.

The Mad Bear was inadvertently knocked back half a step, the Fury in its crimson eyes instantly vanishing, replaced by endless confusion.

Wait, buddy, is this right?