90: I want to subdue the entire Thunder Lion pack.

Bai Ye walked into the Pile of Rubble without any attempt to conceal himself.

The terrain here was complicated; massive, randomly scattered rocks formed a natural maze.

The air was filled with a strong, pungent, musky odor—the scent of a carnivorous Demonic Beast.

“Roar!”

A roar full of intimidation came from behind a large boulder.

Bai Ye stared behind the rock. A few seconds later, a Demonic Beast emerged from behind the boulder, its body covered in golden mane, tall enough to match a person's height, with electric arcs occasionally flickering within its mane.

Its beast pupils reflected Bai Ye's figure, flashing with violent electric light.

Another human who doesn't know what's good for them has arrived. I get extra food today.

[Name]: Thunder Light Lion

[Attribute]: Lightning

[Rank]: Elite Intermediate

[Aptitude]: Rare High-Grade

...Found it.

Bai Ye flexed his fingers, releasing some of the solar energy inside his body to boost his physical fitness fivefold.

Grass-type Energy was already concentrated on his fist.

He was currently hesitating whether to kill this Thunder Light Lion with one punch or just beat it half to death.

After all, a Thunder Light Lion with Rare High-Grade Aptitude was uncommon even within the entire pride.

Even if he didn't keep it as his own beast pet, he could take it home to guard the courtyard.

The Thunder Light Lion saw Bai Ye, this tiny human, not only fail to flee immediately but actually dare to space out, instantly feeling its dignity challenged.

It exerted force through its four limbs, golden lightning swirling around its body as it lunged fiercely toward Bai Ye.

From its gaping maw, one could even smell a burnt odor in the air.

Outside the Pile of Rubble, Huang Shi watched the live feed from the camera via a portable screen.

When he saw the Thunder Light Lion launch its attack, he subconsciously straightened his body, staring intently at the screen.

“Here it comes!”

How would that young man react to a full-force pounce from an Elite Intermediate Thunder Light Lion?

The Lightning Cloud on his shoulder was ready, preparing to rescue Bai Ye from the Thunder Light Lion's mouth at any moment.

“Pfft!”

Bai Ye, visible on the screen, didn't even attempt to dodge the Thunder Light Lion, which was blurred into a yellow streak across the display.

Less than half a meter away from Bai Ye, it suddenly diverted, flying sideways at an even faster speed, slamming heavily into a massive rock.

Huang Shi didn't even see how Bai Ye launched his attack.

Meanwhile, at the scene, Bai Ye slowly retracted his right fist, the emerald green energy halo on his knuckles quietly dissipating.

The moment the Thunder Light Lion lunged at his face, he simply lowered his center of gravity slightly, tensed the muscles in his right arm, and with a tricky angle, struck the Thunder Light Lion's side neck with a preemptive punch.

The collision of lightning and grass energy produced a muffled roar, like a heavy hammer striking a drum.

The violent electric arcs on the Thunder Light Lion's body were suppressed by the Grass-type Energy, and its massive body was sent flying sideways by the immense force.

After hitting the rock, it completely lost consciousness.

Only its four limbs were still twitching unconsciously.

An Elite Intermediate Thunder Light Lion was just knocked flying by an unarmed high school student.

The lollipop hanging from Huang Shi's mouth dropped to the ground with a “patta” sound.

His perpetually lifeless eyes were now wider than brass bells.

“Wha... what the heck?”

It took him a long time to squeeze out those two words. He even suspected that he was hallucinating due to lack of sleep from staying up late playing Slot Machines yesterday.

He vigorously rubbed his eyes and then violently pinched his own thigh.

Hiss~

It's real!

Bai Ye shook his fist.

“The force control was good. Split Thought can indeed enhance one's control over power.”

The fact that this Skill could reach High-Rank already proved its power.

If the proficiency increased a bit more, Bai Ye felt he could use this Skill to develop even more self-created Skills.

He glanced at the camera on his shoulder, confirming that the previous scene should have been recorded.

The test should be considered complete now.

They never said he absolutely had to kill this Thunder Light Lion.

He first picked up one of the Thunder Light Lion's hind legs, preparing to take it out of the Pile of Rubble to report back to Huang Shi.

He had only taken two steps when roars, much angrier than those of the previous Thunder Light Lion, sounded from all directions.

In the depths of the Pile of Rubble, eyes flashing with golden electric light lit up one after another.

Holy cow, Golden Eyes!

Now there are truly lions reflected in his eyes.

One stout Thunder Light Lion after another rushed out from various corners, surrounding Bai Ye completely.

There were thirteen of them in total.

Every single one of them was Elite Rank, and among them, two or three had also reached Elite Intermediate Rank.

They looked at their companion being dragged on the ground by Bai Ye, and their towering rage, accompanied by lightning, made their fur stand on end.

Thick electric arcs wildly pulsed across their bodies.

Lions may be killed, but they must not be humiliated!

“He poked the lion's den! Why is this kid so unlucky? Also, where is their Lion King?”

Huang Shi, who had just recovered from his shock, saw this scene on the screen, let out a strange cry, and immediately jumped off the rock.

Although Thunder Light Lions are gregarious Demonic Beasts, they usually gather around the Lion King.

Normally, even killing one Thunder Light Lion wouldn't attract so many all at once.

Now this is great. Over a dozen Elite Rank Thunder Light Lions have surrounded the kid.

“Run! What are you standing there for!”

Huang Shi anxiously shouted at the portable screen, wishing he could rush in and pull Bai Ye out right now.

Although he really wanted to see where Bai Ye's limit lay, this was no joke.

He was looking for a Beast Tamer who could fight Demonic Beasts bare-handed for other reasons, and now that he confirmed Bai Ye was the person he was searching for, he didn't want him to be finished just like this.

Being attacked by over a dozen enraged Elite Rank Thunder Light Lions, even a Fourth-Tier Beast Tamer without a Lord-level pet would have to temporarily avoid the confrontation.

No matter how strong this kid is, his stamina has limits. If he gets dragged into a war of attrition, it will be dangerous.

Facing the encirclement of over a dozen Elite Rank Thunder Light Lions, Bai Ye hooked his finger at the snarling pride.

“Perfect timing. I'll figure out how to package all of you up and take you away later.”

A dozen Thunder Light Lions isn't many. He can barely replicate Xiao Zhi's feat.

Bai Ye's words were clearly transmitted to Huang Shi's ears via the audio equipment.

He stared at the young man on the screen, who was actively provoking the entire Thunder Light Lion pride, as if he were looking at a lunatic.

Is he going to challenge the entire Thunder Light Lion pride alone?!

“Roar!”

The Thunder Light Lion pride was completely enraged by Bai Ye's provocation.

The Thunder Light Lion closest to him roared and was the first to attack.

Electric light flared brightly on its body, and in an instant, it rushed in front of Bai Ye, its sharp claws tearing through the air with a whistling sound as they viciously slashed towards his throat.

Fist and claw met, erupting in a heavy thud.

That Thunder Light Lion let out a mournful shriek and, despite Bai Ye heavily restraining his force, followed in the footsteps of the previous Senior Lion, shattering a large rock behind it upon impact.