Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Chapter 78: Fire Meteor from the Sky? Azure Dragon Academy Triumphs!

"White Tiger Academy has unleashed their ultimate finishing move!"

"How will Azure Dragon Academy respond?"

"This moment, no matter what happens, will surely be recorded in history!"

Thirteen towering Sandstone Giants, each over twenty meters tall, encircled the entire stage. They stood like towering trees in a primordial forest, their massive bodies and colossal heads completely blocking out the sky.

Yang Heng, Zhou Ye, and Lin Tianci had exhausted all their spiritual power. This was a battle wagering the dignity of White Tiger Academy, a desperate effort at the cost of their own bodies.

Throughout the past few minutes, White Tiger Academy had been at a disadvantage. Yet they did not retreat; even in defeat, they strove to maintain dignity. Giving their all was the greatest respect they could offer the match.

All thirteen Sandstone Giants simultaneously raised their fists, aiming to smash down onto the ground. If these fists landed, the entire stage would crumble.

Yet, Xiao Xingyu showed no hint of tension or fear. Every gesture exuded the elegance and composure of an old artist.

"Six Jin, Brother Yangshuo."

Xiao Xingyu called out to his two companions, their unspoken understanding needing no words.

"The situation is urgent, why hasn't Azure Dragon Academy responded?"

"Strangely, the beasts of Azure Dragon Academy's three contestants have suddenly disappeared..."

"The sky, they're in the sky!"

The live broadcast camera followed the host's shout, tilting upwards. At this moment, the Hell Nether Wolf was high above the stage. Not a flying-type beast, the Hell Nether Wolf was hauled into the sky by the Bone-Winged Bat Beast and Thunderstorm Griffin!

Xiao Xingyu's spiritual power surged, and flames roared over the Hell Nether Wolf. The Bone-Winged Bat Beast infused all its green undead fire into the Hell Nether Wolf.

The undead fire perfectly merged with the hellfire. The Hell Nether Wolf's body became invisible, leaving only a massive dark green fireball in the sky!

The fireball continued to expand, resembling a meteor descending from outer space!

Crackle~

Blue electricity sparked across the surface of the fireball, the power of thunder from the Thunderstorm Griffin.

The host exclaimed, "The power of the Bone-Winged Bat Beast and Thunderstorm Griffin has been fully infused into the Hell Nether Wolf!"

The fireball grew larger, with a diameter exceeding a hundred meters! Yet it continued to expand without stopping.

In comparison, the twenty-meter-tall Sandstone Giants seemed insignificant before the fireball!

The undead fire added mental burn damage, attacking the spirit of the enemy. The hellfire added true damage, ignoring the enemy's armor defense. The power of thunder had a paralyzing effect.

The fireball, merging these three powers, plummeted from the sky like a falling star!

This was the joint ultimate move of the Azure Dragon Academy trio, [Thunder Flame Meteor].

A fireball with a diameter exceeding 200 meters, in free fall, pierced the clouds and crashed onto the stage. Its vast size covered most of the lake in its crushing range.

The thirteen Sandstone Giants had nowhere to escape, instantly flattened by the fireball, reduced to sand and pebbles, scattered by the fierce winds.

At the moment of the fireball's explosion, a black mushroom cloud rose. The aftermath of the explosion sent lake water surging, waves rolling, unable to calm for a long time. The visual impact was akin to a real meteor crash.

Spectators by the lake scattered in all directions, fearing the fiery aftermath might accidentally harm them.

After some time, the flames on the stage gradually extinguished. The three contestants from White Tiger Academy lay on the ground, their spiritual power depleted, eyes dim, faces as pale as newly painted walls.

The Rock Giant lay motionless, the Fiend-Eyed Blue Wolf rolled its eyes, and the Sand Burial Red Python fell unconscious.

The Hell Nether Wolf stood proudly beside Xiao Xingyu, its demonic power unabated. The Bone-Winged Bat Beast landed behind Murong Xinxin, emitting a joyful cry.

The Thunderstorm Griffin, circling above Murong Yangshuo, looked smug, its cocky demeanor almost begging for a punch.

The battle was over. After a moment of silence, the referee regained composure and blew the whistle signaling the end of the match.

The host jumped onto the commentary table, holding the microphone and shouting loudly.

"Battle over!"

"Winner, Azure Dragon Academy!"

Instantly, fireworks erupted, and confetti flew. Under the live broadcast camera, Xiao Xingyu and his companions all wore bright smiles.

This was the first time Murong Xinxin laughed so openly in public; she rarely felt this happy. Fighting alongside Xiao Xingyu made her feel at ease.

"Six Jin, we won!"

Xiao Xingyu, filled with excitement, hugged Murong Xinxin's slender waist to express his celebration and joy.

Murong Yangshuo's face turned dark.

"Xiao Xingyu, celebrate all you want, but don't take advantage of my sister!"

"Brother Yangshuo, you did well too, let's hug it out!" 

After hugging Murong Xinxin, Xiao Xingyu hugged Murong Yangshuo.

"Xiao Xingyu, put me down!"

"You, a grown man, lifting and spinning me, another grown man, is really awkward!"

"I'm begging you, don't embarrass me, go hug my sister instead!"

Murong Xinxin: "..."

By the lakeside.

Chen Qinian clapped and chuckled, whispering, "The celebration scene has an endearing awkwardness."

Su Ruyan corrected, "Old Chen, this isn't awkwardness; it's youthful vigor. Didn't we act like this in our youth?"

"Indeed, being young is wonderful~"

"Yes, being young is wonderful."

They witnessed the entire battle, their eyes reflecting both gratification and complex emotions of nostalgia, beyond words.

With the match concluded, cable cars rose again on either side of the stage, allowing contestants to exit and return to the lake shore.

Before leaving, both sides exchanged gestures of respect.

Xiao Xingyu helped Yang Heng and Zhou Ye up from the ground.

"Match first, friendship second."

"Yes, we wouldn't know each other without a fight, Xiao Xingyu, we'll remember you!"

Yang Heng and Zhou Ye could lose gracefully, with promising futures.

Then, a voice complained nearby.

"Xiao Xingyu, you helped Yang Heng and Zhou Ye, but not me?"

Lin Tianci still sat on the ground, legs weak, unable to stand.

Xiao Xingyu extended a hand to pull him up.

"Little Lin, after yesterday's match, you were defiant. How about today?"

Lin Tianci dusted himself off, reluctantly admitting, "I concede! You three conjured up a fiery meteor; how could I not?"

Thunder Flame Meteor was a joint ultimate move invented by Xiao Xingyu, executed by the Hell Nether Wolf, Bone-Winged Bat Beast, and Thunderstorm Griffin. This move ended the match, making the White Tiger Academy trio fully concede.

"Xiao Xingyu, why are you spacing out again?"

Murong Yangshuo couldn't understand why Xiao Xingyu was distracted even amidst victory.

Xiao Xingyu's gaze lingered on the lake's surface. The dragon bones sealed at the lake's bottom were a strong temptation for him.

"Too many eyes around now, I'll dive in after dark."

Xiao Xingyu muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, a system notification chimed in his ear.

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host! By leading the team to defeat White Tiger Academy, you've earned an extra system reward."

"System reward: 5000 points."

"Reward issued, please check."

With this, Xiao Xingyu's account balance reached 5050 points.

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