Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Chapter 52: The First Battle of the Holy Light Angel Beast, Bloodline Overwhelms!

In Blood Mist Canyon,

As Xiao Xingyu walked, a blood-red marsh appeared before him.

The canyon had only one path, and to pass the assessment, he had to cross this Red Water Marsh.

*Gurgle, gurgle...*

Thick bubbles rose in the murky marsh.

A group of crocodile heads surfaced.

*Splash!*

One crocodile lunged out of the water and crawled up onto the bank.

The crocodile was as large as an armored vehicle, covered in a thick layer of spiky scales.

The most striking feature was its metal jaws, gleaming coldly under the sunlight.

Xiao Xingyu's pupils shifted to red as he activated the Eye of the Demon God.

A data panel appeared before him.

【Name】: Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile  

【Level】: Initial Form (Third Rank)  

【Bloodline】: Elite Quality  

【Talent】: Super Bite Force, Deadly Venom  

【Attributes】: Poison Type  

**Skills:**  

- **Death Roll:** Bites at the enemy's vital points while spinning wildly.  

- **Venom Spray:** Spits out red venom from deep within its throat, causing burn, slow, and reduced defense effects on enemies.

*Splash! Splash!*

Sensing the scent of human flesh, one Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile after another surged out of the water.

Xiao Xingyu quickly assessed that he was surrounded by over twenty of them.

Each Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile crawled closer, their eyes glaring hungrily, revealing their fierce and bloodthirsty nature.

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**Qinglong Academy.**

In the conference room, the senior leaders were focused on the projection screen.

The close-up view was so clear that they could see every hair on Xiao Xingyu's face.

Director Lin Cang analyzed, "These Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodiles are all initial-level beasts. As long as Xiao Xingyu summons the Hell Phantom Wolf, he should be fine."

Su Ruyan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Chen Qinian beside her.

"Old Chen, I heard that Xiao Xingyu contracted a second magical beast. What kind is it?"

Chen Qinian paused for a moment, then sheepishly shook his head. "Dean, to be honest, I haven't had the chance to ask Xiao Xingyu yet."

Su Ruyan's gaze returned to the projection screen.

"He might summon his second beast to deal with the Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodiles."

Everyone was curious about Xiao Xingyu's second magical beast, especially Su Ruyan, who wore an expectant expression.

"Freya!"

Xiao Xingyu activated the beast emblem and summoned his magical beast.

This time, instead of the black flames, a beam of holy light burst forth.

Light enveloped the entire canyon, dispelling the gloom.

As the light faded, a celestial beast slowly descended next to Xiao Xingyu.

Wings of holy light fluttered, filling the air with countless glowing particles that danced like fireflies.

The graceful figure was clad in silver armor.

Her golden hair flowed like waves in the sea, swaying elegantly.

A shining metal circlet adorned her smooth, white forehead, resembling a dazzling crown.

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**In the Conference Room.**

Everyone was stunned!

Lin Cang's eyes widened, struggling to speak.

"This... this is... an Angelic-type magical beast?"

With modern technology being highly advanced, the most sophisticated beast detection devices could quickly reveal any beast's basic information.

The projection screen displayed the foundational data of the Holy Light Angel Beast.

【Name】: Holy Light Angel Beast  

【Level】: Initial Form (First Rank)  

【Bloodline】: Angel Bloodline (Mythical Quality)  

【Talent】: Holy Light Guardian (Dispels negative effects from enemies and provides holy light shields for allies.)  

【Attributes】: Angelic, Flying, Holy Light

The foundational data of the Holy Light Angel Beast was enough to drop everyone’s jaws in the conference room.

As for the loyalty level and hidden evolution routes, the detection device couldn't uncover those advanced data.

Only Xiao Xingyu's Eye of the Demon God could see such details.

"Dean, this Xiao Xingyu is truly a freak, managing to contract a beast with a mythical bloodline!"

"That’s unreasonable; it’s been years since an Angelic-type beast appeared in Longyin City."

"Where did this kid find such a beast?"

"Word has it that Xiao Xingyu went to a beast store yesterday and bought a water element elf..."

The Qinglong Academy had significant influence, making it easy to investigate Xiao Xingyu's every move.

At that moment, Su Ruyan’s expression was intriguing.

"Old Chen, do you think the Holy Light Angel Beast is that water element elf?"

Chen Qinian shook his head vigorously.

"That shouldn’t be possible."

"The water element elf has an inferior bloodline. Only some twisted noblemen would buy them to keep as maid pets."

"But the Holy Light Angel Beast has a pure angel bloodline."

Su Ruyan smiled lightly, reminding him, "Old Chen, don't forget, the Hell Phantom Wolf was originally a low-quality Wind Hound."

Chen Qinian pondered for a moment, sighing.

"Yes, what seems impossible in our eyes can become possible with this kid."

Su Ruyan's lips curled, a look of approval and admiration in her eyes.

"Xiao Xingyu is the biggest gem we've discovered since the founding of Qinglong Academy."

"Compared to other students, he truly embodies the spirit of a Beastmaster!"

Su Ruyan gave the highest praise.

Chen Qinian nodded in agreement.

Having powerful beasts didn’t necessarily mean one was a great Beastmaster.

A true Beastmaster could turn trash into treasure, raising the potential of their beasts.

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In the Red Water Marsh,

An Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile quickly crawled close to the ground, launching a surprise attack right in front of Xiao Xingyu.

The crocodile opened its jaws, revealing sharp teeth dripping with venom.

"Freya, Cross Slash!"

*Shing! Shing!*

A glimmer of cold light flashed, and instantly, the sword was unleashed like a dragon!

The Holy Light Angel Beast wielded two three-foot-long swords, cutting through the air in a cross pattern.

*Thud!*

Blood stained the ground.

The Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile flipped over, unconscious, with a cross-shaped wound on its belly.

From the depths of the wound, golden light waves flowed out, refusing to heal.

"One strike, and it took down an Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile!"

"This Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile is at least an initial-level (Third Rank) beast. How can it be so fragile?"

"It's not that the Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile is weak; it's the bloodline suppression!"

The Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile was a Third Rank initial-level beast.

The Holy Light Angel Beast was a First Rank initial-level magical beast.

Although there was a rank difference, in the face of absolute bloodline suppression, this small gap in rank was negligible.

The Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile had an elite bloodline, which ranked below epic.

Above epic was legendary, and then mythical.

The Holy Light Angel Beast possessed a pure angel bloodline, which was a mythical-quality bloodline.

The difference in bloodlines between the two was akin to the gap between mortals and gods!

*Swish, swish...*

The sword energy sliced through the air, radiating holy light.

The Holy Light Angel Beast followed Xiao Xingyu's commands, continuously unleashing Cross Slashes.

The mournful cries echoed through the canyon, and the intense smell of blood filled the air.

There were numerous Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodiles in the Red Water Marsh.

While the Holy Light Angel Beast was inevitably splattered with venom during the battle, it was completely unaffected.

Chen Qinian watched the projection screen, unable to help but marvel.

"No wonder it's an Angelic-type magical beast; the mythical-quality bloodline lives up to its reputation!"

"The venom of the Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile can inflict multiple negative effects like burning, poisoning, confusion, and slowing down."

"But the Holy Light Angel Beast’s Holy Light Shield can dispel all negative effects and even remove enemy control."

This ability to dispel negative effects also applied to allies, making it irreplaceable in team battles.

In the conference room, the school leaders were shocked and began discussing among themselves.

"The Holy Light Angel Beast has an immeasurable future!"

"This Angelic-type beast will likely become Xiao Xingyu's greatest trump card."

"Indeed, compared to it, the Hell Phantom Wolf seems to pale."

"Not necessarily, everyone should remember that the Hell Phantom Wolf is a four-attribute beast and has awakened demonic power!"

Su Ruyan suddenly recalled something.

"Demons and angels..."

She quietly asked, "Old Chen, do you remember who was the last person to cultivate both a demonic beast and an angelic beast?"

Memories flooded back.

Chen Qinian envisioned a magnificent palace.

In the throne room sat a handsome yet cold man, holding a book titled "Book of the Demon God."

On the man's left stood the angel Michael, and on his right stood the demon Savita.

"Of course, I remember; that guy changed the world’s landscape."

Su Ruyan's lips moved slightly.

"Don’t you think Xiao Xingyu resembles that man?"

Chen Qinian fell silent, tacitly agreeing.

The discussions among the school leaders were lost on Xiao Xingyu.

The Holy Light Angel Beast flapped her wings, weaving through the group of Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodiles, wielding her swords as if dancing gracefully in the marsh.

With each flash of her sword light, one Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile after another sank into the depths of the marsh, leaving only a trail of bubbles behind.

In less than ten minutes, dozens of Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodiles had perished under the holy sword energy, with none surviving.

After finishing the battle, the Holy Light Angel Beast returned to Xiao Xingyu's side, her demeanor calm and elegant.

"Freya, well done!"

Xiao Xingyu patted the Holy Light Angel Beast’s head, smiling with satisfaction.

"This marsh is a bit deep; I’ll need to trouble you to carry me across."

The Holy Light Angel Beast understood immediately and picked Xiao Xingyu up in a princess carry.

This position created a humorous scene, with Xiao Xingyu, a tall man at 185 cm, being cradled in the arms of the Holy Light Angel Beast.

With a flap of her wings, the Holy Light Angel Beast flew over the Red Water Marsh.

Reaching the opposite bank of the marsh meant they were halfway through the journey.

In the conference room, Su Ruyan glanced at the projection screen and then looked down at her watch.

"Xiao Xingyu's speed in crossing the Red Water Marsh has set a new record."

"This kid should become the fastest candidate to pass the Two-Star assessment."

For other candidates, the Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodiles were tough opponents; after all, their venom could inflict various negative effects on magical beasts.

The Holy Light Angel Beast’s Holy Light Shield could eliminate all negative statuses, making her the perfect counter to beasts like the Iron-Mouthed Giant Crocodile.

Chen Qinian appeared somewhat worried.

"Dean, Xiao Xingyu is about to pass through the Cave of Demons."

"Are you concerned?"

"Yes, after all, there is a Blood Demon Spider in that cave that has evolved into a fully matured beast."

To defeat a fully matured magical beast alone, a Beastmaster at least needed to be at the Three-Star level.

This was a Two-Star assessment, and the difficulty was approaching a Three-Star level!

However, Xiao Xingyu remained unaware that he was about to face a hellish challenge.