Lin Chen pondered for a while...
Not sure if it’s just an illusion, but the Beast Tide seems more frequent this year.
After a while, Xiaobai was fine.
This time, although Xiaobai didn’t feel much, Lin Chen still thanked Xu Youzhen and promised to win.
In the evening, one person and two beasts began discussing tactics...
"Xiaobai, let’s do it this way. Tomorrow, when we go up, don’t give it a chance. Its spiritual power is weak, so use your strongest Soul-Calming Hoof right away. Once it’s suppressed, finish the battle immediately."
Lin Chen had already observed Dasa’s Spirit Beast, the Desert Horned Ox’s fighting style.
It’s skilled in close combat with formidable physical strength, but its spiritual power is weak.
When this kind of Spirit Beast meets Xiaobai, it’ll be instantly annihilated.
Xiaobai nodded heavily, indicating it won’t mess around.
Lin Chen laughed heartily. It seems that Qin Hao and Cai Yuanji, the two loudmouths, have always been mocking that young genius, leaving an impression on Xiaobai.
Lin Chen had thought about this; although exposing Xiaobai’s Mastery Level of the Soul-Calming Hoof was a concern, swiftly defeating the Desert Horned Ox and not turning the match into a prolonged battle would yield greater rewards.
The match officially began on the fourth day after the first round of eliminations.
Lin Chen and Dasa were numbers 1 and 2, with their match scheduled for the first round.
When Lin Chen arrived, the place was packed with people.
"Lin Chen, remember, use the Mad... Barbaric Bloodline right away, don’t hold back."
"You can do it, believe in yourself, Plowhorn Beast."
"Go for it, for... justice!"
The audience, though filled with concern, continued to support Lin Chen.
This match had an equal number of supporters and doubters.
Dasa, however, entered the arena full of spirit with his Desert Horned Ox amidst a barrage of insults.
The harsher the jeers, the happier he felt...
He knew this could very well be his last match.
Because the next top four are all tough opponents, so after defeating Lin Chen, he planned to take this opportunity to showboat one last time, then quickly exit.
[Cow King Competition Quarterfinals First Round]
[Anand Dasa vs. Lin Chen]
[Level 17 Desert Horned Ox vs. Level 16 Plowhorn Beast]
The referee scanned both Spirit Beasts, and once they were ready, immediately shouted: "Match start!"
With the sound barely fading, the entire venue erupted in frenzied cheers:
"Barbaric Bloodline!"
The atmosphere was akin to a concert sing-along.
Lin Chen reminded Xiaobai not to be swayed, just to follow the plan.
Xiaobai nodded in response...
If it had been before, it might have been a little stage-frightened.
But now, under Lin Chen’s tutelage, Xiaobai had long since become accustomed to this feeling.
It hoped to bring supreme glory to its Beastmaster!
Xiaobai roared fiercely, stepping out with the Soul-Calming Hoof.
Seeing Xiaobai’s posture, Dasa immediately recognized Xiaobai’s intent to use the Soul-Calming Hoof.
Last night, he also strategized with the Desert Horned Ox, planning to avoid its sharpest attacks...
Utilizing the Desert Horned Ox’s explosive speed to dodge the Soul-Calming Hoof’s assault, then close in for a melee battle.
As for the Mad Bull Bloodline, it should be avoided at all costs...
Of course, it would lose.
With this in mind, Dasa ordered:
"Dodge, then counterattack!"
The Desert Horned Ox immediately braced itself,
Instantly, the ground shook as a visible shockwave spread from the Ox’s hoof towards the Desert Horned Ox.
Wherever it passed, dust billowed, and just as the Desert Ox was about to make a move, it hadn’t expected the shockwave to vanish in a blink, arriving right before its eyes.
The deafening explosion rattled the ground around the Desert Horned Ox, causing it to tremble and even cave in slightly!
At this moment, the audience continued to frenetically chant "Barbaric Bloodline," while the "masters" in the VIP section all had their pupils contract; as for Li Guan, he stood up directly, staring at Xiaobai in disbelief.
"Divine Enlightenment Level Soul-Calming Hoof?!"
At that moment, Li Guan’s face spelled out four words:
The Heavenly Dao is unjust!