Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

“Dear viewers, the trial is nearing its end.”

“Barring any surprises, Xiao Xingyu will likely maintain his first-place score.”

“It’s hard to believe that this boy from a small town has broken Ye Shuangning’s record!”

“It’s a great honor to be the host and commentator for this trial’s live broadcast!”

With just three minutes left in the trial, everyone’s spiritual energy was nearly depleted, and the rankings had stabilized, unlikely to change significantly.

Xiao Xingyu’s score stood out with 110 kills, while Murong Xinxin was in second place with 89 kills. The gap between them was entirely due to Xiao Xingyu's knack for stealing kills.

**In the family apartment,**

Xiao Ruoxue and Ye Shimo sat in front of the television, watching the live broadcast together.

Suddenly, Ye Shimo jumped up from the sofa, humming a little tune and dancing with excitement. “Brother is amazing! With such a powerful brother, Mengmeng feels so happy!”

Xiao Ruoxue gently patted Ye Shimo’s swaying twin tails, smiling warmly. “Mengmeng, your brother has broken your sister’s record. Aren’t you concerned about that?”

“I prefer my brother over my cold sister!” Ye Shimo exclaimed.

Ye Shuangning was known for her aloof demeanor. Although she was Ye Shimo’s biological sister, they rarely communicated; any feelings were often buried deep.

In contrast, Xiao Xingyu doted on Ye Shimo and was always warm and cheerful, never giving her a cold shoulder.

Seeing Xiao Xingyu performing so well in the trial made Ye Shimo genuinely happy and proud of him.

“Ruoxue sister, aren’t you happy about your brother’s great performance?”

“Of course, I’m very happy!”

“Then why do you seem so unexcited and not smiling?”

Children often have a keener insight than adults.

Ye Shimo accurately pointed out that Xiao Ruoxue was acting oddly; instead of feeling thrilled at her brother’s success, her expression was somewhat grave.

Xiao Ruoxue stared at the television screen.

The camera zoomed in on Xiao Xingyu’s face.

“Why does the current Xiao Yu feel both familiar and strange to me?”

“He has successfully stolen the kills from the Murong girl multiple times, showcasing his outstanding predictive abilities.”

“Yet the seal on him shows no signs of loosening. Where do these extraordinary talents come from?”

Xiao Ruoxue rested her chin on one hand, lost in thought.

**In Yin Nan Mountain,**

Deep within the dense forest, Xiao Xingyu glanced at his watch.

“Only one minute left in the trial.”

“Murong Classmate, I won’t be polite about taking the first-place title.”

Murong Xinxin, ever succinct, fixed her beautiful eyes on Xiao Xingyu. “Old Six!”

“Can you use a different word?”

“Old Six!”

“Is that the only phrase in your dictionary?”

“Old Six!!!”

Xiao Xingyu couldn’t help but laugh at Murong Xinxin’s personality. “This woman is amusing. She looks cold but is a bit adorably naive.”

The broadcast echoed through the valley. “The trial is about to conclude; please gather at the bottom of the mountain.”

“Let’s go, Murong Classmate.”

“Old Six!”

“Can you please change your word choice?”

“Old Six!”

Xiao Xingyu assessed, “Judgment complete! Murong Classmate, you must have been a parrot in your past life.”

Just as Xiao Xingyu prepared to head down the mountain, an unexpected incident occurred!

A roar pierced through the forest, causing Xiao Xingyu’s eardrums to ache. “Black Blade!”

Xiao Xingyu shouted.

The Hellwind Wolf instantly entered battle mode.

Boom!

With a heavy thud, the Hellwind Wolf was sent flying like a broken kite, crashing to the ground.

Xiao Xingyu furrowed his brow. “Not good, this is a complete (Third Tier) magical beast!”

The sudden event caused the live broadcast signal to become intermittent, the screen flickering with static.

At that moment, a colossal figure appeared before Xiao Xingyu.

It was a giant Lava Lion-Tiger, with fangs longer than swords and three heads, each mouth spewing sizzling magma!

“Crap, it’s a Lava Lion-Tiger!”

“Why is there a complete (Third Tier) magical beast in the trial area?”

“Get the trial area supervisor here and ask what’s going on!”

“Forget about that for now; protecting the students is the priority!”

“Activate the emergency rescue protocol!”

Yin Nan Mountain was the designated area for every year’s new students to participate in trials. 

To match the strength levels of the newcomers, the area was tightly controlled to ensure that only initial-stage beasts inhabited the region.

However, standing before Xiao Xingyu was the Lava Lion-Tiger, a complete (Third Tier) beast!

A complete (Third Tier) beast meant that it was just one step away from breaking through to an extraordinary form, with terrifying power.

To deal with a beast of this level, at least a four-star Beastmaster is required.

Xiao Xingyu and Murong Xinxin, standing beside him, are both one-star Beastmasters.

Even though these two are exceptionally talented, they cannot possibly bridge such a large level gap.

"Black Wind, get up!"

The Hell Gale Wolf barely stood, its chest scalded by magma, grimacing in pain.

Xiao Xingyu activated the Eye of the Demon God, and the data panel of the Lava Lion-Tiger Beast appeared before his eyes.

"Damn, this guy's health bar is really thick!"

In Xiao Xingyu's perspective, the Lava Lion-Tiger Beast had a long and solid health bar above its head.

Initial Level (Stage 1→3) — Mature Body (Stage 1→3) — Complete Body (Stage 1→3)

The Hell Gale Wolf is only an Initial Level (Stage 1) beast.

Between it and the Complete Body (Stage 3) Lava Lion-Tiger Beast, the level gap is like a chasm.

Such a vast difference cannot be compensated by any bloodline, talent, or skill.

The Lava Lion-Tiger Beast roared, stirring up a tsunami-like hurricane that blocked the sky.

Xiao Xingyu was knocked to the ground by the hurricane, his clothes torn by wind blades, with a few bloody marks on his face.

The Hell Gale Wolf retreated repeatedly, the flames on its body dimming instantly.

The level suppression was evident!

A voice came over the broadcast from Su Ruyan.

"Xiao Xingyu, Murong Xinxin, both of you quickly escape the danger zone, we will implement rescue measures as soon as possible!"

Xiao Xingyu regained his composure and urgently said, "Murong, let's run!"

In this life-and-death moment, the two were no longer rivals but partners.

Deep in the forest, Wang Yan hid in the grass, witnessing everything.

Watching Xiao Xingyu's embarrassed fleeing figure, Wang Yan revealed a sinister expression.

"Xiao Xingyu, I told you, this is your burial place!"

Due to the sudden incident, rescue personnel needed some time to arrive.

Xiao Xingyu and Murong Xinxin ran through a forest, facing a hundred-foot-high cliff.

Roar!

The Lava Lion-Tiger Beast pursued relentlessly, its massive body like a lumberjack machine, leaving nothing alive in its wake.

Murong Xinxin flipped and rode on the Bone Winged Bat Beast, ascending swiftly.

At this moment, the advantage of a flying beast was evident.

Xiao Xingyu was not so lucky.

Whoosh~

The Lava Lion-Tiger Beast unleashed a hurricane roar, a tornado tearing through the world.

Xiao Xingyu and the Hell Gale Wolf were at the center of the tornado, suffering cuts from wind blades, blood splattering everywhere.

Azure Dragon Academy.

Judges' seats.

Chen Qinian could not remain calm.

"Dean, I must personally rescue my students!"

Su Ruyan stood up: "Xiao Xingyu and Murong Xinxin are both talents of Azure Dragon Academy, as the dean, I cannot allow them to get hurt!"

Yang Xu's bloodshot eyes were fixed on the broadcast screen.

"The situation is dire!"

"It's over!"

"Xiao Xingyu and the Hell Gale Wolf... fell off the cliff!"

At the cliff's edge.

One person and one beast were blown off by the fierce wind, falling off the cliff.

Murong Xinxin rode the Bone Winged Bat Beast in a rapid dive.

"Grab my hand!"

It was the first time Murong Xinxin spoke a complete sentence to Xiao Xingyu.

Before this, she only called him "Old Six."

Xiao Xingyu tried to grasp the outstretched hand from Murong Xinxin, but missed.

The wind howled in his ears, Murong Xinxin's face growing blurrier.

Silence returned to the cliff's edge.

The Bone Winged Bat Beast hovered in the air.

Murong Xinxin sat on its back, her gaze unfocused, staring blankly into the bottomless abyss.

"He..."

"Is he dead?"

The Lava Lion-Tiger Beast stood at the cliff's edge, licked its tongue, and did not continue attacking Murong Xinxin, instead, it turned away.

Clearly, the Lava Lion-Tiger Beast only targeted Xiao Xingyu!

In the dark forest.

"What genius!"

"What nonsense dark horse!"

"I just used a little trick, and you're already reporting to the King of Hell?"

Wang Yan laughed wildly: "Xiao Xingyu, this is the result of fighting against me, hahaha!"

Late at night.

Top three on the Dragon Nation news trending list.

1: [Dragon Nation's Empress issues a wanted order for the Beastman type monster: Nine-Tailed Demon Fox · Dai Lu.]

2: [Dragon Nation Princess Shangguan Qian promoted to five-star Beastmaster!]

3: [Azure Dragon Academy's genius student Xiao Xingyu, life or death unknown after falling off a cliff!]

The top two trending topics were about the Empress and the Princess.

Xiao Xingyu, an ordinary commoner without power or influence, forced himself onto the national trending list third spot due to his fall.

"I am reporter Ximen Daqing, and behind me is the cliff where student Xiao Xingyu fell."

"Undoubtedly, this is a major accident."

"Since its inception, Azure Dragon Academy has never experienced such a low-level mistake."

"Yin Nan Mountain should not have contained a complete body-level beast..."

"Let us pray for student Xiao Xingyu!"

Late at night.

A torrential downpour arrived.

Xiao Xingyu slowly opened his eyes, finding himself lying on the Hell Gale Wolf's......soft belly.

"Black Wind, did you use your body as a cushion to save me?"

Awooo~~~

The Hell Gale Wolf was severely injured, its breath weak and unsteady.

Xiao Xingyu felt warmth and heartache simultaneously, quickly activating the Beastmaster's Crest.

"Black Wind, drink these nutrients and rest well."

Xiao Xingyu retrieved several bottles of fire-attribute nutrients from his space ring, fed them to the Hell Gale Wolf, and then stored it in the Beastmaster's Crest for proper recovery.

"Minor internal organ concussions, two broken ribs, a fractured left ankle..."

"Luckily, Black Wind cushioned me; I'm alive and won't die from this."

Xiao Xingyu activated the Eye of the Demon God to diagnose his injuries. They were not light but not life-threatening either.

"It seems someone has deliberately targeted me, and they intended to kill!"

"No time to think too much; I need to find shelter from the rain first."

Dragging his battered body, Xiao Xingyu limped through the forest and found a cave for shelter.

Deep inside the cave, two purple glows shone like the eyes of some creature.