Novel Bin Chapter 10
C10 – Failure
School had just let out, yet the arena hall was bustling with people. This was no ordinary arena; there were several public ones, but this one was special. Some classes had their final period as a practical session, where soldiers led students in hands-on combat training. That’s why many lingered behind.
As Lei Sheng and his group entered, recognition sparked among the onlookers. “Look, isn’t that Jiao Yuanju?” they whispered excitedly.
Jiao Yuanju was a name now familiar to all. A newcomer with initially little renown, he had risen to fame by defeating Jing Dehai, the top Combat Pet master among the freshmen. Su Yun had become the talk of the school, earning the admiration of many.
The crowd buzzed with speculation upon seeing Jiao Yuanju and Lei Sheng arrive. “Could they be gearing up for another match?” they wondered.
The anticipation was palpable as Jiao Yuanju and Lei Sheng took their places on the stage. The dozens of spectators were electrified, their plans to leave forgotten. A match between Jiao Yuanju and Lei Sheng was headline-worthy news!
Phones were whipped out as many began to record the event.
Lei Sheng spoke with a frosty edge, “Jiao Yuanju, if you defeat me again, I will accept you with all my heart. I’ll join the Combat Pet squad and respect you as my leader.”
Jiao Yuanju’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “Be sure you won’t regret it,” he retorted with a grin.VIsit n0(v)eLb(i)n.𝘤𝑜𝓂 for the best novel reading experience
“Let’s get started!”
Lei Sheng was eager, his fighting spirit surging. He hailed from a prestigious lineage and had been bested by Jing Dehai in the past. He wouldn’t have given Jiao Yuanju a second glance if not for the latter’s surprise victory over Jing Dehai.
Without a word from Jiao Yuanju, Eoldrai leapt from his shoulder in perfect sync. Despite its modest half-meter length, its unusual purple eyes and the trio of red lines on its forehead lent it an air of regality.
Lei Sheng tapped the black pet bag at his waist, a renowned piece of top-tier spatial equipment in the country. Created with advanced spatial technology, it was a mini-universe designed specifically for housing beast pets. Even the most basic black pet bag was valued at a hefty five hundred thousand Alliance Coins.
A streak of black light zipped by, revealing a black Mutant Beast. It seemed unassuming, yet its power was formidable.
“Display beast pet information!”
Beast Pet: Black Wind Wolf
Skills: Wind Bite, Wind Blade
Current Level: Rare
Type: Initial Evolution
Owner: Lei Sheng
Current Level: Elite
Jiao Yuanju peered at the system interface in his mind, his expression inscrutable. No one could guess his thoughts.
“The battle is on the horizon. Black Wind Wolf versus Green Snake. Can Jiao Yuanju pull off a comeback?”
The surrounding crowd whipped out their cameras, cheering with excitement.
Lei Sheng commanded with an icy tone, “Wind Blade!”
He was confident, but not foolish enough to repeat the mistake of letting Jiao Yuanju strike first like Jing Dehai did. That would be a humiliating blunder!
The Black Wind Wolf unleashed a ferocious howl as six green beams burst forth from its jaws!
“Eoldrai!”
Jiao Yuanju silently commanded. Eoldrai, having undergone its first special evolution, was an amalgam of dark, wind, and poison attributes. Its speed rivaled that of lightning, easily evading the Wind Blades. As they struck the arena’s edge, an unseen force dissolved them.
Jiao Yuanju was about to command Eoldrai to release the fog of darkness when more Wind Blades came slicing through the air, forcing Eoldrai to dodge once more.
Lei Sheng’s sneer cut through the tension, “Trying to trap me in plain sight? Black Wind Wolf, Wind Bite!”
In a flash, the Black Wind Wolf lunged. Eoldrai was swift, but not purely of the wind element. Within two seconds, the Black Wind Wolf had closed in, its maw gaping, poised to cleave Eoldrai in two.
Yet, Jiao Yuanju remained calm, contemplating his next move.
With a sudden bound, the green snake vaulted over the Black Wind Wolf’s assault. Its poison teeth bared, it aimed for a venomous strike.
The Black Wind Wolf recoiled swiftly, and the two combat pets faced off once again.
Then, seizing the moment, Jiao Yuanju commanded, “Fog of darkness!”
Eoldrai’s belly ballooned as it began to expel an inky black mist. Clearly, Eoldrai was at her most formidable when shrouded in darkness.
“I knew you’d pull something like this!”
Lei Sheng’s malice was hidden from view as the Black Wind Wolf suddenly unleashed seven Wind Blades, cutting off all of Eoldrai’s escape paths!
“Is the Snake King going to be defeated?”
Spectators gasped in disbelief. They had dubbed Jiao Yuanju the Snake King for his rise to fame at Azure Academy with just an ordinary green snake, earning him the illustrious title.
The Wind Blades struck the green snake, now a blur within the fog of darkness, and detonated in a burst of force!
“Good heavens, did that green snake just perish like that?”
“The Snake King has fallen. Does this make Lei Sheng the new top contender of Azure Academy?”
Sympathy washed over the crowd for Jiao Yuanju. The Snake King’s fame had lasted barely a day before his downfall, his pet slain. It seemed his moment in the spotlight was fleeting.
“The Snake King is insignificant!”
A triumphant grin finally broke across Lei Sheng’s face.
Suddenly, several streams of black smoke surged from the fog, targeting the Black Wind Wolf.
The Black Wind Wolf lashed out in fury at a wisp of smoke, which dissipated instantly, but another accelerated, revealing Eoldrai’s silhouette. It sank its teeth into the wolf’s back.
The Black Wind Wolf frantically twisted to retaliate, but Eoldrai had already darted away like a bolt of lightning.
“What?”
The crowd was stunned by the turn of events, Lei Sheng’s face a picture of astonishment.
Poison had taken hold of the Black Wind Wolf, and the match’s victor was clear.
Jiao Yuanju himself was struggling to keep up. What ability was that?
“System Alert: That was a tactical maneuver autonomously executed by the pet, not an innate ability.”
Watching Eoldrai nuzzle him affectionately, Jiao Yuanju marveled at the creature’s cunning use of strategy.
Once Lei Sheng had cured the Black Wind Wolf of its poison, he stowed it away. He pulled out twenty thousand Alliance Coins from his backpack with a stony expression and strode off, eager to leave the scene. The looks from the surrounding crowd fueled his rage; he couldn’t stand being bested by Jiao Yuanju—an ordinary man!
Having witnessed it all, Hong Yangqiu was inwardly shaken, yet he kept his silence. He cast a meaningful glance at Jiao Yuanju before departing with Lei Sheng.
Jiao Yuanju stashed the money in his backpack, a look of contentment on his face. He had made the money he was due. Upon seeing the “2” displayed as blood points on his system panel, he sensed it was a night to take action. Little did he know, the evening’s skirmish had propelled his fame to new heights at Azure Academy.
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