Chapter 102: Chapter 94: Victory

The gymnasium, two ghost-faced mastiffs were engaged in a fierce fight, one of them clearly more imposing in stature.

The robust body pressed close to the opponent, and its thick toe bones came down hard with intense force.

A dull thud sounded, as that slap landed squarely on the back of the opposing ghost-faced mastiff.

Unable to withstand the heavy strike, the other mastiff collapsed to the ground, its limbs going limp.

“We won!”

The second-year high school students watching from the sidelines exclaimed.

Someone said, “Chuan’s ghost-faced mastiff’s Heavy Strike looks so powerful, Zhou Wu’s mastiff was knocked to the ground with that slap.”

“That skill’s Proficiency Level must be Perfect by now.”

“Awesome, Chuan.”

“Woof woof!” Having defeated its opponent, Tian Xuechuan’s ghost-faced mastiff stood menacingly in the arena, its fluffy fur still swirling with lingering flames.

In a battle between Beasts with the same Attribute like theirs, the power of Attribute attacks would be diminished, as fire Attribute Beasts naturally have greater resistance to Fire Attribute skills than those with other Attributes.

Therefore, unless there’s a huge gap in power, a fight between two same-Attribute Beasts relies more on general Skills.

“Not too shabby.” In the class team of second-year, class seven, Tian Xuechuan stood with his hands in his pockets, relaxed and at ease amid the praises of his fellow classmates.

Just another day of easily clinching the monthly exam championship.

“Teacher, we’re done now, right? I’m gonna head back then,” Tian Xuechuan said to the PE teacher overseeing the exam.

Just as he was about to recall his Beast, the voice of the PE teacher rose from behind him, “Wait a moment.”

Tian Xuechuan turned around in confusion.

“The match isn’t over yet, Tian, please wait a moment.” The PE teacher’s phone vibrated, he glanced at it, then said to the nearby school doctor, “Doctor Hu, please give his Beast some Healing.”

As his words ended, the firmly shut doors of the gymnasium were pushed open.

A swaggering giant crocodile with its distinct gait barged into the gymnasium.

Sunlight streamed through the pushed-open doors, casting a long shadow ahead of the giant crocodile.

Following the crocodile, a seemingly harmless and shy youth asked the nearest student, “Excuse me, is this the venue for the second-year monthly exam?”

“Yes, it is,” the student recognized Chen Xing.

Chen Xing had recently shown his might at the Shu State Cup, representing their school with great valor.

Tian Xuechuan looked at the newcomer, and his expression became subtly complex.

“Chen junior?”

“Tian senior, long time no see.”

“Aren’t you in the wrong place? This is the second year’s monthly examination venue.” Despite having a vague hunch, Tian Xuechuan still couldn’t help but ask.

“No mistake, this is my exam for today,” Chen Xing said with a radiant smile.

Tian Xuechuan rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

Although he was a year ahead of Chen Xing, at this moment, he faintly felt the pressure.

But after all, he was the senior student and couldn’t lose to a junior here.

Doctor Hu’s rescue seagull Beast had finished healing the ghost-faced mastiff.

Though the previous battle had drained some of its strength and caused minor injuries, the treated ghost-faced mastiff was now nearly fully healed, only a bit of its strength had been depleted.

But endurance was precisely what the ghost-faced mastiff excelled at; this small consumption of strength wasn’t a major concern.

Chen Xing kindly suggested, “You should let your Beast rest a bit more, recover its strength before fighting.”

Tian Xuechuan shook his head, “No need, I already have the Energy Level advantage, this is just fine.”

Looking at such an earnest senior, Chen Xing almost felt reluctant to make his move.

However, the senior had been slacking off lately. With his own college entrance exams approaching this year, once he left… how could his senior carry on the banner being so negligent.

The teachers were already clearing the area, directing students up to the spectator platform, leaving the field to the two competitors.

The ghost-faced mastiff stared at Taotie; it was familiar with this crocodile, having seen it often over the past month at the school team’s training ground.

“Chuan, no problem, right?” a few boys from second-year class seven, who were fairly close to Tian Xuechuan, whispered.

“Chuan, be careful, that’s a Water Element Beast. I saw in the Shu State Cup his crocodile dragged the opposing Beast underwater.”

“Yeah, watch out, the opposing Element has superiority.”

Tian Xuechuan scoffed, “As if I need you few clowns to teach me. Just watch me show you how it’s done.”

Tian Xuechuan stepped onto the raised command platform beside him.

He looked across at Chen Xing, who had also ascended the platform.

Tian Xuechuan now felt a bit more solemn inside, as the opponent’s Beast had an Attribute advantage over his.

But that was not a big problem!

Energy Level was what mattered most. As long as he could finish the fight quickly and not let the opponent expand their advantage, he would be fine.

The core aspect of the junior’s Beast was the terrain created by a massive flood.

But… as long as he could inflict a heavy blow at the start of the fight, then the outcome of this battle would be uncertain.

After a silent count of two seconds, the PE group referee shouted the start!

“5!” Tian Xuechuan decisively gave the command.

The ghost-faced mastiff crouched low, its fierce eyes cast a sinister purple light as it fixed its Malicious Gaze on Taotie.

Taotie, staring into the ghost-faced mastiff’s purple-lit eyes, became stiff almost instantly.

This was Tian Xuechuan’s ghost-faced mastiff’s skill — Malicious Gaze.

It could cause various negative psychological effects, including but not limited to fear, dizziness, dread, and interrupting spellcasting and other negative states.

“3! 1!” Tian Xuechuan quickly issued two new commands in succession.

Almost simultaneously, the ghost-faced mastiff’s muscle memory from long-term training allowed it to seamlessly execute two skills.

“Magma Armor,” “Great Fire Blaster.”

Dust and pebbles were stirred about, condensing into a dark red armor that shrouded the ghost-faced mastiff, with the gaps in the armor glowing with a blazing, eye-piercing scarlet.