C44 The Crimson Python

Jing Haokuo had already called forth his Earth Boar. His eyes blazed with fury as he bellowed, "How dare you injure my leader! I'll make sure you all pay with your lives!"

With the exception of Zhen Heyi, who held back, the entire Combat Pet squad was assembled and ready.

The Combat Pets on both sides were formidable. A fierce battle erupted. This was no ordinary battle arena, devoid of any energy shield for protection. The devastating force unleashed by the Combat Pets' clash instantly reduced the plaza's surface to rubble!

Observers from Azure Academy watched from a distance, utterly astounded. "They're battling it out!"

"The Phantom Team is going head-to-head with the Apex Squadron. Incredible! The official match hasn't even started, and the two strongest teams from the academies are already at war!"

But then, someone cried out in alarm, "Look at Jiao Yuanju!"

Jiao Yuanju stood motionless, not even bothering to summon Eoldrai. His Shadow Tiger stood protectively at his side, facing off against a repulsive Four-eyed Toad and a Golden Horn Bull.

A tiger's roar echoed in the distance. The Shadow Tiger, fiercely loyal, lunged at the Golden Horn Bull. Simultaneously, a dark shadow emerged from its body, charging at the Four-eyed Toad. It was determined to take on both adversaries alone to safeguard its master!

Despite the Shadow Tiger's strength, its opponents were formidable as well—both were powerful and rare Combat Pets known for their offensive capabilities.

Jiao Yuanju gave them a cursory glance, and his system panel immediately displayed their stats.

Beast Pet: Four-eyed Toad

Gender: Male

Attributes: Water, Poison

Current Level: Valuable and Rare

Evolution Stage: Initial

Skills: Venom Strike, Poison Roll

Master: Jing Aiyan

Master's Level: Intermediate

Beast Pet: Golden Horn Bull

Gender: Male

Attributes: Earth

Current Level: Valuable and Rare

Evolution Stage: Initial

Skills: Golden Horn, Iron Hoof

Master: Pei Lianyun

Master's Level: Intermediate

In an instant, the Shadow Tiger engaged the Golden Horn Bull in combat. It darted swiftly, aiming for the bull's belly, but was thwarted by the massive golden horns. The two Combat Pets grappled fiercely, with the Golden Horn Bull trying to land blows with its hooves, but the Shadow Tiger skillfully evaded each attempt.

The situation lasted a mere two minutes before the shadow was obliterated by the sly Four-eyed Toad. With a flick of its lengthy tongue, the toad launched an attack on the Shadow Tiger!

Jiao Yuanju sprang into action, seizing the toad's three-meter-long repulsive tongue.

Zhen Heyi was taken aback, as were the Four-eyed Toad's owner and the students of Azure Academy. No one had anticipated Jiao Yuanju's boldness in taking on a Mutant Beast head-to-head!

"So slimy and utterly revolting!" Jiao Yuanju exclaimed.

With a powerful tug, he ripped the massive tongue right out of the Four-eyed Toad's mouth!

The toad cried out in agony, but Jiao Yuanju was unfazed. His physique had become incredibly robust. The Asura Combat Body had transformed him from an average man into a powerhouse. His bloodline power, once activated, had boosted his strength to over a thousand kilograms, rivaling that of a Grandmaster Combat Pet Master. He could turn any part of his body into a deadly weapon at will!

Jiao Yuanju marched forward and delivered a kick to the massive Golden Horn Bull, sending it tumbling across the ground!

He gave Lang Xinrong a cold look as the latter's face registered shock, and taunted, "I've had a change of heart. I think I'll give you a thrashing and then toss you out!"

Lang Xinrong, regaining his composure, scoffed, "Such arrogance. If it's death you seek, I'm happy to oblige!"

With a casual gesture, a three-meter-long Crimson Python emerged from his pet bag, its pale red body as robust as a juvenile python!

The formidable presence of the snake caused the battling Combat Pets to cease their fight immediately, bowing their heads in fear.

Bloodline strength is the true measure of a Mutant Beast's potential and status, regardless of species. This Crimson Python clearly surpassed the bloodline grade of the other three Combat Pets, achieving the rare and esteemed Profound level.

Combat Pet: Crimson Python

Gender: Male

Attribute: Wood

Current Level: Rare

Type: Second Evolution

Skills: Devour, Bind Compression, Giant Tail Sweeping

Owner: Lang Xinrong

Current Level: Advanced

Lang Xinrong stroked the head of the Crimson Python and smirked with contempt, "Your Combat Pet seems terrified. Are you sure you're qualified to challenge me?"

Jiao Yuanju flashed a grin. "I haven't even called forth my Combat Pet yet. Hold your horses!"

It dawned on Lang Xinrong that Jiao Yuanju hadn't summoned his Combat Pet, but he scoffed with disdain, "You think you stand a chance against me?"

Without a word, Jiao Yuanju just smiled as a small green snake materialized on his shoulder, seemingly eager after being held back for so long. It joyfully coiled around Jiao Yuanju's neck, nearly choking him in its excitement!

"Eoldrai, you're up!" he announced.

The perceptive green snake leapt from his shoulder, eyeing its much larger adversary with an icy gleam in its purple pupils.

"A puny snake playing king? Azure Academy must be scraping the bottom of the barrel!" Lang Xinrong mocked, utterly unconcerned.

"Devour that snake," he commanded nonchalantly.

The massive Crimson Python lunged forward like a bolt of lightning, its jaws gaping wide.

Eoldrai, though rare in its own right, was believed by Jiao Yuanju to possess a bloodline far superior to the Crimson Python's, especially after its evolutionary journey. Armed with an array of skills, Eoldrai was more than capable of handling a brawny but dim-witted serpent!

In a bizarre twist, Eoldrai vanished into thin air, leaving behind a spreading cloud of dark mist.