The battlefield of the King-ranked Spirit Tamer Competition had barely opened when it became obvious that Spirit Tamers and spirits below the King rank didn’t even have the qualifications to get involved.
The King’s awe-inspiring presence, even more terrifying than the Overlord’s pressure, could instantly strip all combat abilities from spirits below the Warlord rank.
“This must be the peak of martial might in the entire Spirit World. Without Divine Spirits appearing, the world belongs to the King-ranked Spirit Tamers…”
Wu Ming looked at this scene with deep emotion.
Of course, this spectacle had little to do with him. Whether it was the Forest Alliance or the Rebel Army, neither side had any connection with him.
“Still, since the Jun family supports the rebels, there must be a central command somewhere within the city… and they certainly won’t let the Forest Alliance’s accumulated wealth slip away…”
Wu Ming mused silently: “If it were Jun Xuanming, what would he do?”
Theoretically speaking, at this moment, Wu Ming understood Jun Xuanming better than Jun himself.
…
“Xuanming, where are you going?”
Inside the palace, his second uncle was startled to see Jun Xuanming summon the Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger and immediately mount it.
“Of course to the central plaza! How could I miss a battle between two King-ranked Spirit Tamers?”
Jun Xuanming laughed loudly: “Only they can serve as my whetstone. If I want to ascend to the Overlord rank, how could I dare not even watch a King-level battle?”
“You… sigh…”
His uncle shook his head and summoned his Four-Winged Green-Back Dragon: “Since that’s the case, I’ll go with you! The Forest Alliance is full of hidden masters… you are the hope of our family, and must not be harmed in the least…”
“Roar!”
Before he could finish speaking, a gust of wind howled as Jun Xuanming had already soared into the sky, leaving his uncle shaking his head with a helpless smile.
…
“According to the fragments of the future Jun Xuanming that I’ve seen, this person is extremely arrogant, possessing an unmatched kingly aura… if encountering such a situation, he would definitely attempt to charge straight into the battle of the two Kings…”
Wu Ming crouched aside, silently waiting like the most patient hunter.
“Roar!!!”
Sure enough, he hadn’t waited long before he heard an earth-shaking tiger roar coming from the west.
“Make way for me!”
A youth seemingly younger than himself stood atop the head of the Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger, charging forward recklessly. Along the way, whether it was the Rebel Army, the Forest Alliance troops, or innocent civilians, anyone who stood in his path was instantly reduced to dust.
“Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger, it’s really Jun Xuanming!”
A gleam flashed in Wu Ming’s eyes:
[Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger (Mortal Realm)]
[Racial Rank: Silver-Blooded (Green)]
[Racial Bonus: +3]
[Attributes: Flight, Steel, Melee]
[Stage: Warlord Peak]
[Talents: King of Beasts, Aerial Combat Heart]
[Combat Techniques: Evil Claw, Tiger Roar, Blade Wing Slash, Tornado]
[Characteristics: Spirit Tamer Power (+3), Speed (+3)]
[Condition: Healthy]
…
With just one glance, Wu Ming had completely analyzed the Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger’s attributes, making him feel even more speechless: “At such a young age, he already controls a Warlord Peak spirit? My Lava Tyrant was acquired only after painstaking efforts and intricate schemes, yet it’s no better than this… Indeed, having a powerful family to rely on is a great advantage!”
He sneered coldly, and suddenly his figure vanished.
“This is the pressure of a King-level presence!”
Jun Xuanming laughed heartily, charging toward the ruined central plaza: “Excellent! Truly excellent! Only this level of pressure is enough to temper my soul, allowing me to swiftly ascend to the Overlord rank!”
“Tiger Roar!”
He pointed toward the plaza, and the Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger roared. A massive energy shockwave erupted from its mouth, sweeping down fiercely.
Silver-Blooded spirits could withstand the King’s pressure far better than Common or Elite-Blooded ones, at least without being utterly overwhelmed.
“This guy’s insane!”
“Daring to charge into the battlefield of two Kings!”
“What’s most shocking is… he actually succeeded…”
The surviving Spirit Tamers around gasped in disbelief at this moment: “This is still a teenager? He’s a genius! No! A peerless prodigy!”
However, the next moment brought an even more shocking event.
“Chirp! Chirp!”
A white common bird suddenly appeared on Jun Xuanming’s shoulder, letting out urgent cries.
“What?”
His expression changed instantly, an extraordinary sense of danger rising from his heart. In an instant, a multicolored armor appeared on his body. The Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger roared as well, fully unleashing its Silver-Blooded might. It violently flapped its blade-like wings, changing direction abruptly.
Puff!
At the exact moment Jun Xuanming completed these actions, a figure suddenly emerged from the empty space before him. With wings spread from his back, the figure’s hands transformed into claws, ruthlessly slashing downward: “Ancient Martial Art—Eagle Claw Strike!”
Rip!
Although Jun Xuanming had already been alert, his opponent moved too quickly. This time, he still couldn’t completely evade.
The astonishing sharpness immediately pierced through his armor, tearing open a large wound on his right arm and ripping off a chunk of flesh, blood gushing out.
“Who are you?”
His hair disheveled, he roared furiously: “Daring to harm me? And even causing my Lingxi Bird to nearly lose its alertness?”
“So that’s the Lingxi Bird…”
Wu Ming, in his half-human, half-eagle form, hovered in midair, his eyes also showing regret: “What a pity… I failed to kill him in one strike…”
Although the Divine Ghost Fate Star could obscure fate, the Spirit World was teeming with countless spirits, and the Divine Nether Realm was rumored to be a gathering of unfathomable entities. It was hardly surprising that some spirits possessed the power to counteract the Divine Ghost Fate Star.
The Lingxi Bird he now saw was obviously one such spirit:
[Lingxi Bird (Divine Nether Realm)]
[Racial Rank: ???]
[Racial Bonus: ???]
[Attributes: ???]
[Talents: Danger Premonition]
[Stage: Warlord Mid-Rank]
[Abilities: Telepathy, Early Warning]
[Characteristics: Spirit Tamer Luck (+3)]
[Condition: Healthy]
…
Clearly, this Lingxi Bird was the key to Jun Xuanming’s survival just now.
Yet the danger had approached so closely before the Lingxi Bird could warn him, indicating the Divine Ghost Fate Star’s ability was extremely extraordinary. Even the Lingxi Bird could only sense Wu Ming at the very moment he attacked.
“Luck (+3), huh?”
Wu Ming gazed thoughtfully at the white Lingxi Bird. Such a rare Divine Nether Realm spirit, though not entirely matching his Divine Ghost Fate Star, was more than enough to guarantee Jun Xuanming’s safety through any peril.
“To kill this person today, I must first break through the Lingxi Bird’s abilities!”
He focused his mind, summoning the Divine Ghost Fate Star: “Combat Technique—Fate Judgment!”
“Screech!”
The Divine Ghost Fate Star let out a strange cry. Facing Jun Xuanming with its ghostly visage, it suddenly shot out a streak of dark golden light, ignoring all defenses and striking true.
“Chirp!”
The Lingxi Bird shrieked as if gravely wounded. The previously displayed attributes now showed an additional (-2).
The Fate Judgment of the Divine Ghost Fate Star had the ability to weaken an opponent’s luck!
“Damn it!”
Jun Xuanming was furious beyond measure. Feeling as if he had lost something crucial, he immediately roared. The Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger let out a fierce roar, charging down with the pressure of a Warlord Peak and the might of a Silver-Blooded spirit fully displayed!
“You think only you have a Silver-Blooded?”
Wu Ming laughed loudly, his summoning grimoire glowing.
“Roarrr!”
In a flash of red light, a towering lava giant stood up, roaring to the heavens. Its fists, wreathed in flames, smashed fiercely toward the Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger: “Lava Punch!”
“What?”
The Golden-Eyed Flying Saber Tiger was knocked down. It shook its wings and roared. On its head, Jun Xuanming wore an expression of total disbelief, staring at Wu Ming, who stood proudly atop the Lava Tyrant: “How is this possible… Who exactly are you?”
“You don’t need to know…”
Although transformed into a bird-man, Wu Ming’s voice remained very youthful, letting Jun Xuanming realize his enemy was a peerless prodigy just like himself.
He had no time for further thoughts in the next instant.
Because the Lava Tyrant roared, raising a patch of earth and exposing the red-hot magma beneath, surging forward: “Volcanic Eruption!”
At the same time, a flash of light enveloped Wu Ming, and he vanished again, disappearing without a trace.
Instantly, an incredible sense of crisis enveloped Jun Xuanming, making him realize he was indeed facing a life-or-death threat!
“Who exactly are these two?”
“At such a young age, both have reached the Warlord rank and have contracted Silver-Blooded spirits…”
Although the two Kings had drawn most attention, the strange events happening here still attracted quite a few observers.
“Chirp!”
On Jun Xuanming’s shoulder, the Lingxi Bird rallied itself, letting out one final cry before vanishing into a beam of white light, obviously severely damaged and automatically retreating into its seal.
Jun Xuanming’s expression changed instantly. He hastily stepped back several paces, narrowly dodging a deadly blade emerging from the void. His face twisted into an expression of extreme fury: “This is what you forced me to do! You forced me!”
“Come out!”
He seemed to have made a decision, finally gritting his teeth and summoning a small beast floating in the air.
The small beast was fluffy, seemingly not fully grown yet, with golden fur and big, black, bright eyes. Its two cute little paws stretched forward, actually directly blocking Wu Ming’s deadly claw.
“Waa… waa…”
The small beast roared. Although its own stage was only War Captain Peak, Wu Ming felt an overwhelming force comparable to a Warlord-level attack!
Along with it came a pressure even more terrifying than the Overlord rank, suddenly descending upon the land!
“Racial bonus surpassing the major class restrictions—it’s a Gold-Blooded!”
“That youth actually possesses a Gold-Blooded spirit! Although it’s only a War Captain-level juvenile, it already has the strength of a Warlord!”
“My… that Gold-Blooded spirit must be mine!”
In an instant, the surrounding Spirit Tamers went wild. Several even silently plotted, their eyes flashing with cold light, their targets clearly set on Jun Xuanming!
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