My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel

"The match is over! Chen Ziming wins!"

The referee's voice was slightly hurried, and before the words had fallen, he hastily gestured for the medical team to enter.

On the stretcher, Shen Ruoxue's face was pale, with traces of dried blood remaining at the corner of her mouth, quickly carried away from the blood-stained arena by the medical staff.

"The final will take place in an hour. Competitors, please make adjustments."

The referee announced the schedule briefly and quickly left the scene.

His departing figure appeared somewhat flustered.

The incident of Shen Ruoxue's Guardian Beast being publicly killed had already sparked intense dissatisfaction among the students.

At the moment, he had to immediately report and handle the situation.

Meanwhile, in the stands.

Chen Yan was praising Chen Shan profusely.

"Brother Chen, Ziming has progressed rapidly! At this rate, breaking through to the Extraordinary Level is just around the corner."

Chen Shan feigned modesty with a wave of his hand:

"Still far from it, only Awakening Tier Eight so far."

Despite his words, he couldn't conceal the pride in his brows.

Xia Xiu coldly watched the performance of these "Chen Brothers" and finally couldn't help but speak up:

"Vice Principal Chen, deliberately killing an opponent's Guardian Beast during the assessment should result in disqualification, right?"

Chen Yan showed a troubled expression upon hearing Xia Xiu's words.

Clearly, he didn't want to follow the rules.

On the other side, Chen Shan hurriedly chimed in:

"My son made a grave mistake in the heat of the moment, resulting in such a heartbreaking outcome, but City Lord Xia, rest assured..."

"We will fully compensate the student for their loss!"

"City Lord Xia, young people are bound to have accidents during a sparring session..."

Xia Xiu's eyes grew colder.

Quite the "accident"!

Killing a Guardian Beast that had lost its ability to resist in public, this blatant cruelty became a mere "mistake" in these two's mouths?

Are they treating him, the City Lord, as a fool?

Or taking all the citizens of Lin Yuan City for fools?

But just then, the previously departed referee hurried back.

He respectfully saluted the three of them:

"Lord City, Chairman Chen, Vice Principal."

Chen Yan casually lifted his eyes:

"What's the matter?!"

The referee glanced around, swallowed a few times, then spoke with difficulty:

"It's like this... many students have expressed... objections to the previous match."

Chen Yan and Chen Shan exchanged a meaningful look.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Yan feigning realization slapped his knee:

"Indeed, there was a loophole in the previous assessment rules, leading to such... an accident."

"In that case," he smoothed nonexistent wrinkles in his clothes.

"We'll add two new rules for the next match:"

"Firstly, Guardian Beasts are forbidden to attack Beast Masters."

"Secondly, if a situation arises that may lead to the Guardian Beast's death, the referee has the authority to intervene."

The referee opened his mouth, swallowed his words.

He wanted to say that the students were protesting not against the rules but Chen Ziming's blatant brutality.

But seeing Chen Yan's sinister eyes, he ultimately bowed deeply:

"I'll announce it immediately!"

When this evasive new rule was broadcasted, the audience erupted in boos.

"Is there a cover-up? Are they just glossing over this matter?"

"What about Shen Ruoxue's injuries? What about her lost Guardian Beast?"

"We can't just let this go, let's find the Vice Principal for an explanation!"

"Yes, we can't let it go, let's ask for an explanation!"

Shen Ruoxue's team members stood up with red eyes, fists clenched white.

But just as they took a few steps...

"Stop!"

A terrifyingly calm voice froze everyone in their tracks.

"God Gu?"

The team members turned back incredulously, only to see Gu Xing unexpectedly standing behind them.

The storm brewed in the boy's dark eyes, but his voice was exceptionally gentle:

"There's no need to go, the school is clearly shielding Chen Ziming, it won't make a difference."

"Are we just going to let this go?!"

Gu Xing slowly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the bloodstains left on the arena.

"It won't end like this! Rest assured, Chen Ziming will pay the price."

"I promise!"

His voice carried an unprecedented seriousness!

...

As the last grain of sand fell in the timer hourglass, the referee reascended the arena.

"The final assessment begins now! Gu Xing versus Chen Ziming!"

Two figures leaped onto the arena almost simultaneously.

Gu Xing's eyes scrutinized the succubus in Chen Ziming's arms.

Everything began with this succubus.

The succubus squirmed uneasily, its crimson eyes avoiding his gaze.

"What?" Chen Ziming deliberately held the succubus tighter.

"It's not polite to stare at someone else's Guardian Beast."

He lightly lifted the succubus's chin:

"Although this succubus was summoned from your hand, don't forget, this succubus now bears the surname Chen!"

Gu Xing slowly redirected his gaze, locking eyes on the rich young heir.

"A Guardian Beast like this truly matches a Beast Master like you!"

Chen Ziming's face changed abruptly, suppressing his anger with a cold smile:

"Gu Xing, it's all about strength in the arena, mere words won't help!"

Gu Xing remained silent.

Arguing with such a person was a waste of words.

Except.

This new rule that was introduced...

Gu Xing's gaze slowly turned towards Chen Yan sitting on the high platform.

This rule essentially aided Chen Ziming.

Not allowing Guardian Beasts to attack Beast Masters? Heh...

No problem!

"Are both parties ready?"

The referee stood in the center of the arena, asking the two.

Gu Xing nodded slightly but saw Chen Ziming suddenly raise his hand to signal.

The referee helplessly allowed Chen Ziming to speak.

Chen Ziming approached slowly, his eyes full of calculation.

"Gu Xing, don't you want to reclaim the succubus that was stolen from you?"

Gu Xing paused for a moment, his peripheral vision catching sight of Liu Li.

He understood...

It seems the Chen family has set their sights on Liu Li again!

"How about we add a wager to this match: the loser will dissolve their contract with their Guardian Beast. How about it?"

"Why? Are you afraid?"

Chen Ziming pushed forward aggressively.

This was something Chen Shan specially reminded him of before going into the arena.

This angel's Talent, at the very least, is Epic Level.

His Level is about to reach Extraordinary Level, and he just needs one more Guardian Beast!

Faced with Chen Ziming's performance, Gu Xing couldn't help but laugh.

Truly laughable.

A Guardian Beast that was once a companion has now become a wager.

He was planning to refuse.

But unexpectedly...

"Alright, we agree!"

A crisp voice rang out across the arena.

Gu Xing turned around in surprise.

The gentle little angel now looked serious, with wariness dancing in her amber eyes as never before.

"Master, please believe me, I will absolutely not disappoint you!"

"Moreover... that traitor should be judged by you."

Feeling the little girl's firm determination.

Gu Xing smiled.

Since his little angel had spoken, he, as the Beast Master, could not back down.

He faced Chen Ziming's provocative gaze, saying each word with emphasis:

"I accept this wager!"

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