Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger
Chapter 232 - 159: Level 3 Spirit Fish Beneath the Cold Pond! (Part 3)
Danger!
The water around was stirred by Mr. Xiong’s swift attack, a cold gleam flashed, the giant fish finally reacted, suddenly flicking its tail fin, unexpectedly unleashing a fierce cold breath.
The cold breath attacked, the temperature dropped again, Mr. Xiong shivered, and the wet fur was covered with a layer of frost.
Mr. Xiong’s body trembled, yet felt furious.
Although he was good at swimming, he could not exert all his strength underwater.
After all, Earth Bears must be on the ground to fully exert their power.
Mr. Xiong decided to use some brains.
He turned around without hesitation, swam towards the surface, while controlling his speed so that the Spirit Fish behind could easily catch up.
Seeing Mr. Xiong escape, the giant fish chose to pursue without hesitation, swaying its body, swimming several meters instantly, with cold air surging all around.
Mr. Xiong fled, the giant fish pursued.
In the blink of an eye, Mr. Xiong had reached the upper layer of the Cold Pond, he poked out his huge head and slapped the water with his giant paw, catching Chen Yuan’s attention.
Chen Yuan immediately understood: "Spark, Cola."
Spark folded its wings, diving rapidly towards the water surface; Cola focused forward, with Wind Blades gathering around.
The next moment, that huge shadow suddenly leaped out of the water, the silver-white flat body, several meters long, shimmered slightly under the sunlight, its massive body reflected on the clear water surface.
Chen Yuan squinted his eyes, raised his gaze, and murmured: "Spirit Fish..."
And it was a very, very large Spirit Fish.
Much larger than the Flying Cyan Fish seen at Mingyu Lake last time, and the momentum chasing Mr. Xiong was far beyond that of the Flying Cyan Fish.
A Level 3 Spirit Fish?
"Awooo!"
Cola’s eyes widened, staring at the Large Silverfish that leaped out of the water, its body trembled with excitement, drooling from its mouth.
Duck, did you see that?
What a big fish!
"Roar!"
Bear Cub was equally excited, but seeing this Large Silverfish dare to attack Mr. Xiong, it was instantly enraged, and took its short legs to rush to help Mr. Xiong.
But as its paw stepped into the icy pond water, an extreme coldness invaded its whole body, and Bear Cub’s originally furious mind instantly cleared.
It backed away a few steps, watching Mr. Xiong floating on the water, silently cheering him on.
The tense body of the Large Silverfish shot towards Mr. Xiong like an arrow off the string, even rolling up a biting cold breath, as a thin layer of ice rapidly formed on the water surface again, with the temperature dropping abruptly.
Chen Yuan frowned: "A Spirit Fish that has mastered skills?"
In the common Spirit Fish encounters, whether Level 1 or Level 2, they couldn’t master skills.
Run Run Duck had just become an Extraordinary Creature, and it could catch Level 1 Spirit Fish; as it approached Tier Two strength, it could similarly pursue Level 2 Spirit Fish.
These Spirit Fish, although different from ordinary fishes, hadn’t mastered Extraordinary Power, at most having much greater strength.
But this Large Silverfish, about three or four meters long, was clearly an exception.
Compared to Extraordinary Creatures, the Beastmaster Association currently had very little information about Spirit Fish, so Chen Yuan could only analyze with the current knowledge.
Thoughts flashed by, and the Large Silverfish’s huge tail fin smacked across Mr. Xiong’s face, a burning pain spread across his cheeks, even Mr. Xiong’s massive body was shaken by this huge force.
"Roar!"
With a sound of rage, Mr. Xiong boldly extended his palms, trying to seize the sides of the Large Silverfish’s body.
But when Mr. Xiong touched the silver-white body of the Large Silverfish, it was as if he touched a thousand-year-old ice, his whole being plunged into an ice cave.
Cold!
So cold!
Mr. Xiong instinctively withdrew his palms, Spark seized the opportunity, suddenly spewing out a scorching pillar of fire, melting the frost on the water instantly while hitting the Large Silverfish.
Bang!
The flames surged, the blazing fire spread over the Large Silverfish’s entire body, the extreme temperature made it thrash wildly, splashing waves of water.
When the Large Silverfish attempted to dive underwater to extinguish the fire, Wind Blades from around Cola shot out one after another, striking the Large Silverfish, slicing its silver-white scales, leaving scars.
The Large Silverfish was instantly in pain, its body thrashing violently, cold breath rolling more fiercely, frantically spreading in all directions.
This Spirit Fish, indeed much more formidable than the Flying Cyan Fish back then.
But its struggle was futile, under the siege of Spark, Cola, and Mr. Xiong, its defeat was only a matter of time.
With Mr. Xiong contending with it on the water surface, not allowing it to dive underwater, Spark and Cola assisted from the side, launching unexpected attacks, gradually wearing down the Large Silverfish’s condition.
And Chen Yuan and the other little ones could only watch eagerly.
If Bear Cub and other similar strength Pet Beasts were to join the battle, they’d probably be sent flying by a tail slap from the Large Silverfish.
Based on the analysis of the battle, this Spirit Fish’s overall strength should be similar to that of a Tier Two Pet Beast, it’s just that its combat method was very simplistic, apart from unleashing a minimally effective cold breath, it could only use its body to collide with opponents.
It has strength, but not much.
If it wasn’t in water, any Tier Two Pet Beast would handle it with ease.
But the Large Silverfish took advantage of the aquatic environment and still held on against Spark and the others for a long time, until its strength gradually waned, and it lost its ability to act.
"Bring it over here."
Seeing the Large Silverfish on its last legs, Chen Yuan said to Mr. Xiong.
"Roar..."
After battling on the water for a long time, Mr. Xiong’s strength was nearly at its limit, panting heavily, exerting his final strength to drag the Large Silverfish to Chen Yuan.
The Large Silverfish was weak, even with Chen Yuan standing right in front of it, it couldn’t fight back.
A pale blue barrier formed around Chen Yuan, he squatted down, reaching out to touch the Large Silverfish’s body.
Its body was very cold, like touching a block of ice, but the data panel before him made Chen Yuan’s lips curl slightly:
[First collected Silver Snow Sturgeon, Source Point +5]
[Name: Silver Snow Sturgeon
Level: Level 3 Spirit Fish]
Indeed, this was a Level 3 Spirit Fish.
Chen Yuan stood up, seeing the little ones gather around, casting curious glances at the Silver Snow Sturgeon, he waved his hand and shouted: "We’re having roasted fish tonight!"
"Awwooo!"
Cola cheerfully howled twice in response.
Bear Cub tilted its head, looking puzzled.
What is roasted fish?