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Hu Wang snorted disdainfully, "Still so defiant in the face of death. Do you really think anyone can save you now?"

He glared ominously at the onlookers below, who were frantically pushing through the crowd to get a better view. Among them stood a group of men from Chen Village and an old man leaning on a cane, trembling. Hu Wang sneered, "Rest assured, I'll have the Blood Wolf devour your entrails right before their eyes. And of course, once you're dead, not a single one of them will escape!"

"Don't worry, they'll all join you in death. They'll be part of my son's funeral procession, haha!"

Hu Wang's laughter bordered on maniacal as he raged, "My only son, whom I've raised for over a decade, finally became a Demonic Pet Master, with the chance to elevate the Hu Family to prominence in Green-mount Town. And you killed him! You're going to pay with your life!"

With bloodshot eyes, Hu Wang bellowed, "Blood Wolf!"

A massive Summoning Array materialized on the ground, and in a flash, a formidable Blood Wolf with vibrant, blood-red fur appeared on the stage. Its blood-red eyes radiated a murderous intent so intense that it sent shivers down the spines of the onlookers, as if it could rip off their heads with a single bite.

Chen Wu, determined not to be outdone, focused his mind and summoned his own Demonic Pet.

"Blood Rain!"

The Summoning Array flickered and vanished. As soon as Blood Rain appeared, it beat its wings and soared into the sky. Its piercing gaze fixed on the Blood Wolf, issuing a sharp, challenging screech. The Iron-feather Eagle shared its master's disdain for the Blood Wolf, eager to shred its adversary, especially now that its own power had surged.

The emergence of the Iron-feather Eagle prompted gasps of astonishment from the spectators. Clearly, the young man they had underestimated was in fact a formidable Demonic Pet Master. This was evident from the Iron-feather Eagle's dauntless confrontation with the Grade 3 Blood Wolf. The Iron-feather Eagle possessed immense strength as well!

"Iron-feather Eagle... Impressive. It's one of the stronger species among Flight-type Demonic Pets. Hold on... This Iron-feather Eagle is only Grade 2, yet it feels as though it's no weaker than a Grade 3!"

"Moreover, take a look at the Whirlwind on the field. This Iron-feather Eagle's Wind-type Elemental Power seems to have been enhanced. It definitely possesses a Wind-type Skill!"

The Iron-feather Eagle is a member of the Beast-type — Wind Eagle Clan — Iron-feather Eagle, a minor offshoot within the larger Wind Eagle family. Nonetheless, it wields a formidable Wind-type Elemental Power.

It boasts the ferocity and strength characteristic of the Beast-type, as well as the agility and cunning of the Wind-type, making it far superior to the Blood Wolf, which relies solely on Beast-type strength.

Typically, only a mature Iron-feather Eagle can master a Wind-type Skill. This young Iron-feather Eagle's early comprehension is a clear sign of its exceptional talent!

Sensing the intensity of Chen Wu's Iron-feather Eagle's demonic aura, Hu Wang began to think more rationally, feeling a mix of unease and shock. He hadn't engaged in direct combat with the Iron-feather Eagle yesterday, and since it had been soaring high, he could only tell that its strength seemed greater than that of an ordinary Grade 2. However, he hadn't anticipated that its presence would be on par with his own Blood Wolf!

Although Hu Wang was ruthless and domineering, he was no fool. Given the situation, he wasn't entirely confident that his Blood Wolf could defeat the Iron-feather Eagle. Luckily, in a battle on the platform, Flight-type Demonic Pets are at a disadvantage due to the limited space — the field is only 50 meters in length and 8 meters in height, with a light blue energy barrier above that even a Grade 5 Demonic Beast would struggle to break. This significantly restricts the Iron-feather Eagle's flight capabilities, playing to the strengths of his Blood Wolf.

Moreover, Hu Wang wouldn't dare to enter a Life And Death Battle without a solid foundation of confidence.

He had mastered numerous secret techniques and was convinced that a poor boy like Chen Wu stood no chance against him!

Without wasting any more words, as soon as their battle commenced, an elder standing by the platform gestured with his hand and effortlessly crossed through the energy barrier.

He was the appointed overseer and referee of the Beast Battling Platform, a retired Demonic Pet Master from the empire. The current mayor had offered him this relaxed yet prestigious position. If not for the urgency of Chen Wu and the others' vendetta, the old man would simply stroll around the platform daily and collect his earnings!

Chen Wu's gaze immediately locked onto the Blood Wolf as the system scanned and displayed its information.

[Creature]: Blood Wolf (Adult)

[Attributes]: Beast

[Type]: Unevolved

[Skills]: Crack Claw, Blood Berserk, A Berserk Attack, Tear

[Potential]: Bronze Grade 3

[Bloodline]: None

[Level]: Bronze Grade 3

[Status]: Healthy

The Blood Wolf's attacks were indeed ferocious. It was reminiscent of the time Chen Wu faced a Grade 3 Wood Monkey on Phoenix Nest Mountain. Without the safety of the trees, the monkey would be dead in less than a dozen rounds! This highlighted the importance of a Demonic Pet's innate talents and racial advantages when matched at the same level.

Even as Demonic Pets evolved, they still adhered to the laws of the food chain. For instance, a Grade 4 bird-type Demonic Beast and a common Grade 4 insect-type Demonic Pet might have their power disparities narrowed by their Demonic Power, allowing them to engage in combat. However, the bird-type would inevitably possess natural advantages—a result of bloodline suppression and millennia of evolution encoded in their genes.

But Chen Wu was supremely confident in his ability to subdue the Blood Wolf.

"Blood Wolf, it's not tall. Pinpoint its location and launch A Berserk Attack!" Hu Wang commanded.

The Blood Wolf immediately burst into a sprint. In the confined space, Blood Rain couldn't soar too high, its speed advantage stifled by spatial constraints. Swiftly, the Blood Wolf positioned itself beneath Blood Rain and, with astonishing velocity, leaped three meters into the air to ambush its target, its claws nearly grazing Blood Rain!

Blood Rain, however, was not to be underestimated. Without needing Chen Wu's direction, it showcased the fruits of its recent training, nimbly evading the attack and shifting its position to create distance.

Chen Wu, intently observing the battlefield, seized the moment to command, "Now, unleash Feather Arrow!"

As the Blood Wolf touched down, caught between the depletion of its old strength and the emergence of new, Blood Rain beat its wings fiercely. Dozens of feathers sliced through the air like daggers, threatening to reduce the Blood Wolf to a pincushion upon impact.

Yet Hu Wang's combat experience was not to be discounted. He instantly ordered, "Roll!"

The Blood Wolf swiftly rolled out of the attack range, much like a donkey tumbling on the ground. Only a feather or two managed to pierce its hide, which was hardly painful for the creature. Instead, it only served to enrage the Blood Wolf further.

"Little punk, you think you can ambush me!"

"Blood Wolf, Crack Claw!"

With a powerful leap, the Blood Wolf's massive claws swept through the air, trailing a vast swath of crimson light. The claws may not have reached Blood Rain, but the skill-induced bloody light from the claw marks was more than enough to strike Blood Rain directly!

Blood Rain's back feathers were shredded in an instant, eliciting a painful screech as it faltered in the air!

Onlookers below shook their heads, convinced that the Iron-feather Eagle was doomed to defeat.

Chen Wu, however, remained unflinching and quickly commanded, "Blood Rain, The Hawk Strike Force!"

Blood Rain, bearing the pain and driven by its unwavering determination as a Demonic Beast, instantly summoned a layer of Wind-type Airflow around its body. This boosted Blood Rain's speed significantly, allowing it to glide past the Blood Wolf's second onslaught and ascend once more. Its velocity now enhanced, and with the additional boost from the High-level Treasure Weapon, Wind Wings, Blood Rain maintained its undefeated stance.

"Blood Rain, it's our turn now. Dive, Iron Claw!"

Blood Rain dove down fiercely, like a hawk swooping on its prey. Its enormous feathers whipped up a whirlwind as it aimed for the Blood Wolf's head with a devastating swipe.