Infinite Professions-Chapter 53 - 49: Beast Battle
On the arena, the two faced each other.
The Beast Fighting Competition is a traditional tournament in Wind Thunder Town, exclusively for Spirit Control Masters below the Spirit Level. It has three tiers: upper, middle, and lower. The winning Upper-level Spirit Master can earn the title of King of Beast Fighting with substantial rewards.
Lei Hong was the King of Beast Fighting in the previous tournament. He comes from the upper-level Spirit Clan, the Lei Family in Wind Thunder Town, and he is also the strongest member of the Lei Clan.
He stood on the stage with his arms crossed, adopting a defensive stance.
His opponent, a young man in black attire, steadily ascended the stage and stood solemnly opposite him.
Watching the two on stage, the audience below cheered, passionately expressing their emotions. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
"It seems Lei Hong’s strength has improved once again."
"No wonder he’s the most outstanding figure in the history of the Lei Clan."
"At the age of twenty-eight, he became an Upper-level Spirit Master and is even outstanding among them."
"In the last competition, he was unstoppable. The major Spirit-Controlling Clans in Wind Thunder Town were no match for him, and there are even rumors that he’s about to advance to Tier Four, becoming a Spirit-level Spirit Master."
"It seems that rumor wasn’t empty; the Lei Clan might really have the bloodline of the Wind Thunder Royal Family."
"Who is this Martial Madman who dares to challenge him? Isn’t he afraid of losing his spirit beast?"
"I heard he’s an outsider, and his previous performances were quite impressive."
"I bet 300 crystal coins on him. Maybe there will be an upset."
"Then you’re bound to lose. Recently, someone saw that Lei Hong’s Wind-Thunder Bird evolved into a Wind Thunder Eagle, which is a top-notch Tier Three Elite Species."
"What kind of spirit beast does this Martial Madman have that can compete with a Wind Thunder Eagle?"
The crowd speculated wildly, their eyes burning with a gambler’s mindset.
On the arena, Lei Hong coldly stated, "It’s still not too late to step down now!"
His opponent said nothing, merely raising his arm to release a burst of spirit light.
"Screech!!"
The spirit light faded, revealing a monkey with golden fur, looking majestic and imposing.
Golden Battle Ape
Spirit Beast Rank: Upper-level (Elite Species)
Spirit Beast Race: Monkey (Combat Type)
Spirit Beast Combat Skills: ??????
"An upper-level elite species?"
Lei Hong used the Eye of the Spirit-control. Although he couldn’t discern the opponent’s combat skills, he clearly saw the rank and species—an upper-level elite species of the monkey type, completely fitting the opponent being an Upper-level Spirit Master.
But still, just an Upper-level Spirit Master.
Lei Hong’s eyes narrowed, and he too released his spirit beast.
"Come out, Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros!"
"Boom!!!"
With a flash of spirit light and the roar of thunder, a rhinoceros appeared in the arena, its horn entwined with lightning.
"It’s the Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros!"
"An Upper-level Spirit Master can contract three upper-level spirit beasts. As the pride of the Lei Clan, Lei Hong owns the Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros, the Thunder-Swallowing Python, and the Wind-Thunder Bird, all well-known thunder attribute spirit beasts from the Wind Thunder Mountain Range."
"The Wind Thunder Mountain Range has unique terrain. It’s said that several veins of wind thunder attribute spirit crystals are buried in the heart of the mountains, so the spirit beasts born within are predominantly of the wind thunder attribute, with the Wind Thunder Celestial Eagle being the most formidable."
"That Martial Madman’s first choice is a monkey-type spirit beast, which typically excels in melee combat. While they have great strength and agility, they lack magical superpowers. Facing the tough and lightning-wielding Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros... "
"My 300 crystal coins!"
"Brother, switch it out quickly. How can a monkey-type spirit beast fight a rhinoceros-type one? The attributes completely restrain it!"
Watching Lei Hong release the Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros, many gamblers lamented.
However, Shen Hex had no intention of changing his spirit beast. With a single thought, he commanded the Golden Battle Ape to attack.
"Screech screech!"
"Roar roar!"
Seeing this, Lei Hong was not about to be polite. He commanded the Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros to activate its superpower, lightning flashing across its horn and spreading over its body to form a unique Thunder Shield, most effective against spirit beasts like the Golden Battle Ape, which rely on physical combat.
However...
"Roar!"
The Golden Battle Ape spread its long arms, radiant gold light erupting around it, instantly taking form. Two dragon shadows extended from its arms, crashing toward the opponent.
"???????"
"!!!!!!"
In Lei Hong’s stunned gaze, the two dragon-shaped Gang Qi roared forth. The bulky Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros couldn’t dodge, its Thunder Shield shattered instantly. Unable to withstand the impact, it was overturned by the Gang Qi and lay flat, unable to rise.
"This...!?"
Witnessing this scene, everyone in the audience was struck dumb with surprise.
Only Lei Hong snapped back in shocked anger, looking at the fallen Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros and the Golden Battle Ape standing with hands lifted. He angrily shouted at Shen Hex, "What is that combat skill?"
Shen Hex did not explain, instead pressing forward with his words, "It’s still not too late to step down now."
"You!!!"
Lei Hong’s eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched, shock and anger mingled. But in the end, he was unwilling to give up. He quickly formed two hand seals, releasing two streams of spirit light.
"Thunder-Swallowing Python!"
"Wind Thunder Eagle!"
"Boom!"
The spirit light shattered, lightning flashing, revealing a python and an eagle—Lei Hong’s final trump cards, the Thunder-Swallowing Python and the Wind Thunder Eagle.
"Celestial Thunder Infusion!"
With a fierce shout, Lei Hong activated his Spirit Control Secret Technique and the spirit beast combat skills.
The Wind Thunder Eagle in the air responded, unfolding its wings with outstretched feathers, dropping a thick thunderbolt. But instead of targeting the opponent, it bestowed the energy upon its companion, the Thunder-Swallowing Python.
Suddenly...
"Roar!!!"
The Thunder-Swallowing Python raised its head and roared, its body swelling instantaneously, electricity coursing through it, transforming into an enormous Thunder Flood Dragon.
"This is..."
"Spirit Control Secret Technique?"
"Combined Combat Skills?"
"The Wind Thunder Eagle transferred all its thunder power to the Thunder-Swallowing Python."
"This Thunder-Swallowing Python naturally has the ability to devour electricity for growth. Under the effect of the Celestial Thunder Infusion, it can even temporarily ascend to become a Spirit Lord Species Spirit Beast—the Thunder-devouring Flood Dragon!"
"Is Lei Hong betting everything?"
"The combat skill the ape used just now was extraordinary, able to unleash dragon-shaped light and knock down the thick-skinned Tier Three Elite Species Thunder-Horned Rhinoceros in one blow. Perhaps even a Spirit Lord Combat Skill or King’s Combat Skill!"
"Even so, is Lei Hong risking it all?"
Witnessing the Thunder-devouring Flood Dragon, empowered by the Wind Thunder Eagle’s energy, the audience erupted into excitement, and many Upper-level Spirit Masters were taken aback.
"Roar roar roar!"
Faced with the menacing Thunder-devouring Flood Dragon, the Golden Ape appeared invigorated, hammering its fists on its chest as golden light blazed around it—growing in size to transform from a dwarf-like ape into a several-meter-tall Vajra Giant Beast. It launched itself toward the Thunder-devouring Flood Dragon.
"Roar!"
The Thunder-devouring Flood Dragon was not to be outdone, raising its head to meet the Golden Battle Ape. The two giant beasts clashed fiercely, their radiant forms interlocked, gold and silver intertwined, locked in an even contest.
But...
"I surrender, I surrender!"
Seeing the ferocious Vajra Giant Ape and the Thunder-devouring Flood Dragon struggling for dominance, Lei Hong finally snapped out of his furious state. Disregarding his dignity, he loudly declared his surrender.
