NOVEL NEXT Chapter 56: Two-Star Beastmaster, Unlocking Achievement Rewards!
Chapter 56: Two-Star Beastmaster, Unlocking Achievement Rewards!
**Blood Mist Canyon.**
The ground was stained with blood. A cold wind swept over the desolate ruins, where Xiao Xingyu stood tall in the darkness, his face obscured by moonlight. The Hell Nether Wolf panted heavily, covered in wounds. The Holy Light Angel Beast knelt on one knee, its armor damaged in several places. Her chest armor was shattered, and her white thigh bore scars from web cuts.
The battle had lasted seven hours and fifty minutes!
Xiao Xingyu looked haggard, his lips cracked, and his spiritual energy nearly depleted. His left shoulder blade was pierced by webbing, with flesh torn open, exposing stark white bone.
No doubt, it was an extremely brutal battle.
In front of Xiao Xingyu, the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider was in a similarly poor state, lying exhausted in the dirt. This complete-tier beast had exhausted its essence with each strand of web it released. Over the past seven hours, its demeanor shifted from arrogance to self-doubt.
The life-stealing effect of Demon Power, combined with the purification effect of the Holy Light Shield, maximized the resilience of the Hell Nether Wolf and the Holy Light Angel Beast. The spider had released tens of thousands of webs and was now at its limit.
Xiao Xingyu lifted his gaze, meeting the spider's eyes. Apart from resentment and anger, there was a hint of panic—yes, panic! Despite being a complete-tier beast, it felt fear in the face of a one-star beastmaster.
Xiao Xingyu stood straight, ignoring his severely injured shoulder, and wore an innocent smile. "You've nearly run out of webs, haven't you?"
The Cave Demon-Eyed Spider retreated slightly, appearing uneasy. After over seven hours of battle, it was nearly depleted of vital essence.
"Black Wind, Hellfire Lotus!"
The Hell Nether Wolf spat out another fire lotus, the blaze illuminating the dark night. The explosion provoked a furious growl from the spider. Due to the level gap, Hellfire Lotus couldn't deliver a fatal blow. But each use of the skill further chipped away at the spider's dignity.
The spider lost its mind, its massive body trembling as it released a barrage of webs, like a torrential downpour, targeting Xiao Xingyu. In a protective frenzy, the Hell Nether Wolf and Holy Light Angel Beast shielded him.
The seemingly soft webs were sharper than arrows, piercing the wolf's body with ease, causing it to grit its teeth in agony. This attack cost the spider its remaining webs.
As the dust settled, the spider's expression shifted from anger and unwillingness to deep resignation. In the ruins, the Hell Nether Wolf stood firm, blood-soaked fur revealing bones and organs, yet it did not falter, remaining steadfast in front of Xiao Xingyu. Demon Power's life-stealing effect barely sustained it at 2% health, while the Holy Light Angel Beast dispelled its negative status, adding a life-saving shield.
Both beasts were now at their limits.
**Thud.**
The sound of the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider collapsing was music to the ears. Its last life force dissipated as it died with its legs twitching skyward, growing stiff.
A deathly silence filled the meeting room. The school leaders rubbed their bloodshot eyes, staring at the screen in shock, hearts tumultuous and unable to calm.
Xiao Xingyu sat down, drenched in a mix of sweat and blood. "Black Wind, well done. Freya, you did great too." He smiled, a sunny boy with a mature and resilient heart. This young man had set another record!
Xiao Xingyu became the first to successfully kill a complete-tier beast in a two-star beastmaster assessment—a feat unprecedented and unparalleled. Chen Qinian, long silent, finally spoke, lips quivering. "This guy has created yet another impossible miracle."
Su Ruyan's rare gentle smile reflected her admiration and pride in Xiao Xingyu. "He didn't disappoint me."
The battle concluded. Xiao Xingyu's solo victory over the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider took a total of 8 hours, 8 minutes, and 8 seconds, leaving an indelible impression on the school leaders.
"The spider wasn't beaten to death... it was drained to death!"
"Xiao Xingyu stuck to his strategy from the start."
"His simple strategy: endure, endure, and endure until the webs were exhausted!"
The depletion of the spider's webs meant its essence was utterly drained. In Xiao Xingyu's Demon Eye, the spider's health bar hit zero as the last web was released.
At the battle's onset, no one believed this boy could handle the spider. Yet he did.
Dragging his weary body, Xiao Xingyu approached the spider's corpse and picked up the beast core. "Ha, is that all? Just eight hours, and you couldn't hold on?"
"Even if you had more lives, I could fight you all day!" His words might have seemed boastful. With his energy depleted and body injured, Xiao Xingyu was at his human limit, on the brink of collapse.
But before fainting, he had to leave the canyon.
Half an hour later, supported by the Holy Light Angel Beast, Xiao Xingyu reached the finish line. Chen Qinian's voice came through his headset. "Congratulations, Xiao Xingyu. You've passed the assessment and are now a two-star beastmaster."
At the finish, staff awarded Xiao Xingyu his second star badge and the two-star beastmaster certificate. Su Ruyan's voice followed. "Rest well, Xiao Xingyu. I look forward to your performance in the Supernova Competition."
Following this battle, Xiao Xingyu became an overnight sensation. Across the nation, everyone, young and old, knew his name. A two-star assessment candidate managing to solo a complete-tier monster?
The story was as unbelievable as a science fiction tale, challenging people's views and understanding.
The system notification sounded.
"Ding~"
"Congratulations, Host! Achievement unlocked: [Two-Star Beastmaster Title]"
"Achievement Rewards: [Light Attribute Skill - 'Flash of Light'] + [Heavenly Soul Vine Beast Seed]"