I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Chapter 276: Chapter 246: Fateful Duel

Soon, the wind stirred the clouds and silence fell. Sun Shihan took her leave, and Yu Changsheng didn’t ask her to stay.

’An inheritance of opportunity...’

Yu Changsheng watched Sun Shihan’s retreating figure, his head bowed in deep thought.

’So that’s how it is. No wonder Sun Shihan has paid me so much attention since then. Is that what she’s after?’

’Whatever. I need to get through this competition first. As for what Sun Shihan said... if the chance comes, I’ll go take a look.’

Shaking his head, Yu Changsheng pushed the matter to the back of his mind. He glanced up at the moon before resuming his cultivation.

’Opportunity and risk always go hand in hand. Regardless, I need to increase my strength to better seize any chances that come my way.’

......

「Three days passed in a flash.」

Early in the morning, a large crowd had already gathered on Flat-top Square. The competition between the two sects was now entering its final stages. With the duels growing more spectacular, the number of spectators had naturally swelled.

With the arrival of Mo Pengchen and Mu Yongxian, the noisy square instantly fell silent. The oppressive might of the Golden Core masters washed over the entire crowd.

Mo Pengchen’s expression was indifferent. His gaze flickered, as if a boundless star sea ebbed and flowed within his eyes. He calmly scanned the crowd, and his voice, enhanced by Magical Power, boomed like thunder cracking through the void.

"First match: Wanxiang Sect’s Gao Yiming versus Spirit Dragon Sect’s Wang Junjie."

As he spoke, two figures shot out from their respective camps, landing steadily on the massive, expanded arena and facing each other from a distance.

The battle erupted in an earth-shattering flash. Violent storms of energy burst forth, and the fluctuations from their clash were clearly top-tier for the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Below the stage, the disciples from both sects watched with rapt attention, their voices a low murmur. The tide of battle shifted constantly, keeping the crowd in suspense.

Naturally, no one who had made it this far was weak. Both combatants were at the Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer, as were their Spirit Beasts. For a time, they were locked in a stalemate, unleashing every technique they had.

"Gao Yiming is going to lose this match."

Zhang Tianwen stood beside Yu Changsheng. On Zhang Tianwen’s other side was Li Minghan, who had come to watch. Although Li Minghan was already eliminated, he naturally wouldn’t miss Yu Changsheng’s match.

At Zhang Tianwen’s quiet words, Yu Changsheng turned to look at his friend’s calm expression and nodded slightly.

Although the two seemed evenly matched on the surface, Yu Changsheng could tell with his sharp eye and keen Divine Sense that Gao Yiming was fighting with all he had, whereas Wang Junjie was still holding something back.

Over time, the advantage would naturally tilt in Wang Junjie’s favor.

"But making it this far is still impressive," Zhang Tianwen said after a moment’s thought. "Barring any surprises, I’ll be up against Yang Chengxu. When that happens, I’ll go all out to help you probe the depths of his abilities..."

After a pause, Zhang Tianwen fell silent for a moment, his gaze darkening imperceptibly. "And thanks to Li Minghan," he said, "you should already have some idea of Yang Chengxu’s methods..."

As he spoke, Zhang Tianwen’s gaze shifted to Li Minghan, and he nodded at him. "However, that’s only a fraction of what he’s shown. If he really goes all out, I reckon he could be even trickier to handle than Tang Chen was."

"In any case, just do your best in the fight. Nothing else matters, not even winning or losing."

Zhang Tianwen smiled and let out a breath. His words suggested that he wasn’t confident about defeating Yang Chengxu either.

Hearing this, Yu Changsheng’s heart tightened and his gaze grew somber. After a moment, he nodded.

Zhang Tianwen said no more, simply patting Yu Changsheng’s shoulder. Nearby, Li Minghan pursed his lips but didn’t interject.

An incense stick’s time later, as expected, Gao Yiming lost the match.

While this drew sighs of disappointment from the Wanxiang Sect, it invigorated the members of the Spirit Dragon Sect.

Mo Pengchen’s gaze remained placid and his expression was unmoved as he announced the lineup for the second match.

"Second match: Wanxiang Sect’s Mo Yuxuan versus Spirit Dragon Sect’s Yang Chengxu."

As soon as the words were spoken, Mo Yuxuan’s face fell. He looked completely helpless and finally let out a heavy sigh.

The result of this battle was a foregone conclusion. Before long, once Yang Chengxu got serious, Mo Yuxuan was defeated.

Losing two matches in a row cast a pall over the Wanxiang Sect. The somber atmosphere didn’t lift until the third match, when Zhang Tianwen took the stage.

"Third match: Wanxiang Sect’s Zhang Tianwen versus Spirit Dragon Sect’s Bi Feiyun!"

In this match, Zhang Tianwen used Beast Taming for the first time. He then ended the battle swiftly with a thunderous assault. While this greatly boosted the morale of the Wanxiang Sect, the disciples from the Spirit Dragon Sect couldn’t help but narrow their eyes, feeling a sense of apprehension.

Finally, the last match was at hand.

"Fourth match: Wanxiang Sect’s Yu Changsheng versus Spirit Dragon Sect’s Lin Feng."

Perhaps by a stroke of luck, Yu Changsheng was matched against the weakest of the opponents. He didn’t hold back in the fight and, as expected, claimed victory.

Thus, the final list of advancing disciples was as follows.

"Wanxiang Sect: Zhang Tianwen, Yu Changsheng."

"Spirit Dragon Sect: Yang Chengxu, Wang Junjie."

As the Peak Masters from both sects announced the names, an uproar erupted in the crowd. This was especially true for the Wanxiang Sect, where many disciples stared at Yu Changsheng with complicated, shifting expressions.

"That guy... how long has he even been in the Inner Sect? He’s already made it this far before we knew it. You really can’t judge a book by its cover."

"It’s terrifying... that talent of his..."

No one was surprised that Zhang Tianwen advanced. It was Yu Changsheng’s success that shattered their expectations.

There were those who felt shame and those who felt admiration; a mix of emotions played across the faces of the crowd.

"All competing disciples, ensure you are in peak condition. The finals begin tomorrow!"

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