Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 414 The Wise and Brave Dog General!

As the massive body of the Abyssal Crocodile Dragon crashed to the ground with a dull thud, losing consciousness completely, the commentator's voice instantly pierced the stagnant air in the arena, a passionate shout that almost broke the silence and resounded through the sky:
"it's over!"

"The Abyssal Crocodile Dragon has lost its ability to fight. Although Xia Heng still has a pet that has not yet appeared, we all know that Chen Yuan has already secured the victory in the competition."

The final round was a 3v3 match. Xia Heng's two main pets had already fallen to the ground, and the remaining pet, which had not yet grown up, was naturally no match for Cola.

After a while,
"The Greyfeather Falcon is incapacitated!"

"The winner of this match is Chen Yuan, who has successfully advanced to the final four of this year's Donghuang Tournament! Congratulations, Consultant Chen!"

Almost at the same instant the referee's flag fell, an uncontrollable look of smugness and disdain burst forth in Cola's bright blue eyes.

It first raised its head and puffed out its chest, letting out a series of loud and boastful barks at the Abyssal Crocodile Dragon that was lying on the ground, weak and listless, while its tail was raised high and swayed rapidly from side to side.

Immediately afterwards, Cola could no longer contain its surging excitement. With all four legs pushing off, and air surging around its body, it began to run wildly around the wide battlefield like a happy light brown whirlwind.

Its agile figure drew smooth arcs under the spotlight, its soft fur flying freely in the wind, enjoying the cheers and applause from all directions.

While running, Cola caught a glimpse of a high-speed camera hovering in mid-air, its lens pointed directly at him.

It immediately slammed on the brakes, turned around, and trotted over, fearlessly bringing its triumphant face right up to the camera, almost filling the entire frame.

It grinned, revealing its neat teeth, forming a bright, almost silly smile, and its azure eyes curved into crescents.

This scene was instantly broadcast live throughout Donghuang.

In Lü Hao's live stream, the top dog-fan streamer was so excited that he jumped up from his chair, slammed his hands on the table, and shouted with spittle flying:

"I told you long ago that General Dog is invincible. What level is the Abyss Crocodile Dragon? It can't be compared to our General Dog."

After a brief pause, Lü Hao's gaze shifted downwards, glancing at the papers that had been placed on the table beforehand. He then read aloud in a deeply emotional voice:
"A canine shadow soars through the air, surpassing all heroes; its divine might chills the enemy's courage. Wind blades cleave the sky, breaking through all laws; a wise and courageous canine general!"

In an instant, the live stream room was in an uproar.

"A good poem, a good poem."

"If you ask me, technological progress is great. Even anchors can write poetry now."

"I have to say that Consultant Chen's dominance is terrifying. He crushed the opponent with numbers throughout the game, and the opponent's carefully prepared tactics were almost useless."

"Fun fact: Consultant Chen's ace pet has yet to make its appearance."

"General Dog: Say that again, am I not a top-tier pet?"

Meanwhile, thousands of kilometers away in Xuanhe Town, Qinling Mountains, the town square was already a sea of ​​jubilation.

Brilliant fireworks burst across the night sky, illuminating the town as if it were daytime.

The crowd erupted in deafening cheers, whistles, and applause.

The moment Coke won, Sprite and the Paw Patrol members went wild with excitement, chasing and running around the edge of the square, barking incessantly, as if cheering for their leader from afar.

Meanwhile, the well-fed and plump duck lay contentedly on a bench in the corner of the square, slowly stroking its round belly with its little wings. Its increasingly chubby face was filled with a pure and happy smile, seemingly unconcerned about the noise from the outside world.

"Quack~"

Thank you, Coke! Today is another happy day!

It would be great if every day was a competition.

Only Electric Flying Cat remained curled up alone on that old wooden stake in the distance.

It tilted its head back, gazing at the bright moon on the horizon, its lonely eyes reflecting the cold moonlight.

The moonlight gradually blurred and distorted in its eyes, eventually transforming into the shape of the Moonlit Frost Cat.

"Electricity."

Electric Flying Cat sighed and looked down.

If I gaze upon this bright moon and bask in its light, how wonderful it would be if the Moonlit Frost Cat would come to my side, stepping on the moonlight.

On the field, Xia Heng remained silent in stark contrast to the cheers that filled the air.

He stood there, his gaze lingering on the unconscious figure in the field.

The dust kicked up when the Greyfeather Falcon fell seemed to have not yet settled.

This scene was so similar to the one in his memory of the final of the Dafeng Cup. He was easily defeated by Consultant Chen, and he was helplessly defeated after giving his all. The same sense of powerlessness surged into his heart again, almost drowning him.

The frustration of meticulously preparing and giving it his all, only to discover an insurmountable gap between himself and his opponent, left him momentarily dazed, his lips pressed tightly together, silent for a long time.

He clenched his fists instinctively, his knuckles turning white from the force.

But at that moment, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards the front row of the audience.

Zhuang Jianbai was quietly watching him.

The moment their eyes met in mid-air, Zhuang Jianbai nodded slightly to him.

Xia Heng suddenly understood.

If Zhuang Jianbai could still forge ahead despite repeated defeats, fight tenaciously, and strive forward, why can't I do the same?

I didn't lose as miserably or as many matches as Zhuang Jianbai.

As soon as he thought of Zhuang Jianbai, the disappointment and resentment on Xia Heng's face gradually faded, and even a smile slowly appeared on his face.

Oh, so this is what Zhuang Jianbai felt back then?

With a thought flashing through his mind, Xia Heng strode forward without hesitation, heading towards the center of the field, towards Chen Yuan, who was receiving cheers from the crowd.

Approaching Chen Yuan, Xia Heng didn't shake hands as usual. Instead, he raised his right fist, looked intently at Chen Yuan, and flashed a hearty smile, saying loudly:

"Advisor Chen, I am completely convinced. Please continue to move forward and win this championship for us, for Qin Province, and for yourself."

Chen Yuan met Xia Heng's sincere smile, paused slightly when he saw his outstretched fist, then smiled knowingly back. Without saying a word, he raised his fist and lightly touched it with Xia Heng's in the air: "Definitely."

The two then exchanged a smile, turned around, and headed towards the players' tunnel.

After this match, the next highly anticipated showdown is about to begin. Li Tianyun and Lu Ran are ready to take the stage, and the enthusiasm in the stadium is ignited once again.

But Xia Heng did not stop to watch the game. He walked straight through the noisy passage and out of the bustling stadium.

Standing outside the venue in the cold night, far from the noise inside, the winter wind brushed against his cheeks.

He glanced back at the building, which resembled a giant, luminous structure, where a new round of fierce competition was unfolding, and he had become a spectator.

A sigh, a mixture of regret and relief, escaped his lips.

"Are you starving? Come on, we've prepared a celebration feast for you."

A familiar and warm voice sounded beside him.

Xia Heng suddenly turned around and saw that his third uncle had come to his side at some point, with a kind smile on his face.

Behind Uncle San, other elders of the family, as well as several friends who had always supported him, had also gathered here at some point.

Each of them wore a bright smile, and the glimmer in their eyes shone even brighter than the lights inside the venue.

The night is no longer long.

At the same moment,

Under the spotlight, the atmosphere was tense, even more so than the battle between Chen Yuan and Xia Heng, with a touch more wildness and intensity.

Li Tianyun and Lu Ran were locked in a fierce battle.

Li Tianyun's expression was calm and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's.
Across from him, Lu Ran stood with his hands in his pockets, a signature arrogant smile playing on his lips, his dark red short hair burning like flames. "Roar!"

A colossal tiger, its feet treading on raging flames, stood majestically before Li Tianyun.

It is robust and has smooth lines, with its entire body covered in gorgeous fur that is a mix of crimson and gold, as if lava were flowing through it.

Most striking of all are the enormous wings on its shoulder blades, made entirely of pure flames. When the wings flap, waves of heat roll and sparks fly, scorching and distorting the surrounding air.

It roared to the sky, shaking the entire arena, and in an instant, a gale howled and flames surged.

"Roar!!!"

On the other side, the Molten Core Giant Ape, covered in wounds, roared and pounded its chest, its eyes flashing with ferocity.

The Molten Core Giant Ape's muscles were bulging, and its skin was dark red, like cooled lava, with a scorching orange-red light shining through its gaps. Each time its huge fist pounded its chest, it produced a dull thud and exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.

The two behemoths are locked in a final standoff, and victory is imminent.

Suddenly, the Blazing Tiger's wings flapped violently, and its body transformed into a streak of red and gold light that shot into the sky, drawing a strange arc in the air.

The edges of the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger's wings condensed into highly compressed flames, like two giant flaming guillotines, slashing at the head and shoulders of the Molten Core Giant Ape at a tricky angle.

"roar!!;"

The molten core giant ape bared its teeth and roared, tensing all its muscles, crossing its arms to block, and its body was instantly covered with a thick layer of rock armor flowing with magma.

At the same time, its giant fist, like a battering ram, slammed into the ground!

boom! ! !
The flaming guillotine struck the rock-forged armor, unleashing a blinding flash of light and a deafening roar. The armor trembled violently and cracks appeared, but it was not completely broken through.

At the same time, the Molten Core Giant Ape's fist slammed into the ground, causing it to tremble violently. A terrifying crack appeared, and waves of shockwaves shot straight into the Sky-Burning Roaring Tiger in the air.

The Blazing Tiger flapped its fiery wings fiercely, calmly avoiding the impact from the ground.

The next moment, the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger opened its mouth and spewed out a spiraling burst of flames that was no longer just simple fire, but a fusion of violent wind power.

The wind fanned the flames, and the fire borrowed the wind's power; the speed and power of this burst of flames far exceeded that of ordinary fire-type skills, instantly hitting the Molten Core Giant Ape, which was slightly stunned due to the skill's activation.

"Roar--!"

The molten core giant ape staggered backward from the blast, most of its lava armor on its chest shattered, revealing charred skin, and it let out a painful roar.

The Sky-Burning Roaring Tiger raised its head and roared, pressing its advantage in pursuit.

It swooped down from the sky, its claws wreathed in tearing wind pressure, and viciously clawed at the Molten Core Giant Ape's vulnerable chest.

Tsk-!
With a soft sound of flesh tearing and wind pressure ripping, a deep, bone-revealing gash was ripped open on the chest of the Molten Core Giant Ape, and its massive body was thrown backward by the enormous impact.

Boom!

The Molten Core Giant Ape crashed heavily to the ground, struggled a few times, but ultimately could not get up again.

The referee quickly stepped forward to check and waved his flag to announce: "The Molten Core Giant Ape is unable to fight, therefore the winner is Li Tianyun!"

The entire audience suddenly erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

As a favorite to win this year's Donghuang Tournament, Li Tianyun's strength is beyond doubt.

Lu Ran, who had been all smiles, froze completely the moment he saw his partner fall, and then his smile vanished like the tide.

He stood silently in place, his gaze somewhat vacant as he stared at the unconscious giant ape in the arena.

Several seconds passed before he managed to twitch his lips, revealing a bitter and self-deprecating smile. He muttered under his breath, "Damn, I still lost."

But soon, Lu Ran took a deep breath, suddenly raised his head, and the gloom on his face vanished, replaced by his signature smile.

He pointed his index finger at Li Tianyun, who was preparing to recall the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger, and shouted with all his might:

"Hey! Li Tianyun! You won't lose to me this time! But remember this: next time, I will definitely not lose to you again!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tianyun merely glanced at him indifferently, his face showing no emotion whatsoever, and he didn't even bother to respond. He simply nodded perfunctorily.

He found this statement both childish and immature, and Lu Ran always said similar things after each defeat, which he was already tired of hearing.

Lu Ran's most pressing task is not to train hard, but to get rid of this bad habit of being a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur).

A thought flashed through his mind, and Li Tianyun waved to the enthusiastic audience from all directions.

Suddenly, his gaze passed over Lu Ran and the cheering crowd, landing directly on the quiet figure sitting in the front row of the contestants' seats—Chen Yuan.

As if by telepathy, Chen Yuan also looked up the moment Li Tianyun's gaze fell upon him.

Their gazes met precisely across the noisy stadium, spanning dozens of meters.

Both players are in the upper bracket and have both defeated their opponents to advance to the semifinals. Therefore, they will have a showdown tomorrow night to determine who will qualify for the finals.

Li Tianyun nodded to Chen Yuan, then looked away and continued to embrace the thunderous cheers.

Let's talk about tomorrow night's fierce battle tomorrow night. Right now, he's the victor, and enjoying the cheers of the moment is the most important thing.

The subsequent matches proceeded as scheduled.

Ye Sheng demonstrated absolute dominance, continuing to easily defeat his opponents with overwhelming force and advancing strongly to the semi-finals.

In the other semi-final match, Su Lan fought a tough battle with her opponent. In the end, she narrowly defeated her opponent after a long battle, thanks to the exquisite water control and recovery abilities of her pet beast, Tide Songstress, and secured the last spot in the semi-finals.

The giant holographic screen lit up again, updating the final match-up list:

Semifinal Matchups

Chen Yuan (Qin Province) VS Li Tianyun (Shanghai)

Ye Sheng (Beijing) VS Su Lan (Jiangnan)
The moment the list was announced, the atmosphere in the venue reached a new climax.

The next two matches undoubtedly represent the highest level of beast tamers in the Eastern Empire today, and each match is full of suspense and highlights.

As night deepened, Chen Yuan returned to his hotel room.

Online, discussions about today's results and tomorrow's semi-final have already erupted like a volcano across all social media platforms and forums.

"Tsk, the four pre-tournament favorites have ended up dominating the semi-final list. Netizens are amazing."

"Consultant Chen is awesome! Cola is invincible! Easily advancing to the top four!"

"Li Tianyun is the real demon king, okay? The Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger is so cool! The combination of wind and fire is simply unbeatable!"

"Tomorrow, Consultant Chen will face off against Li Tianyun. It's going to be a clash of titans! Let's see who the real favorite to win is."

"Ye Sheng is facing Su Lan. I feel like Su Lan is in trouble. She struggled so much in today's match. She'll probably be eliminated tomorrow night."

"I'm just guessing, the final will be a battle between two male beast tamers. If I guess right, I'll treat myself to KFC."

In a short time, various analysis posts, prediction posts, and fan wars emerged one after another, and related terms for the Donghuang Conference firmly occupied the top of the trending searches.

Everyone is looking forward to tomorrow night's two epic showdowns that are destined to go down in history.

As tonight's commotion had nothing to do with Consultant Chen, he went about his usual routine of appreciating the comments praising his performance and giving them a lot of likes, before commenting using a secondary account:
"You're opening champagne before the finals even start? I've had enough of you Chen consultant fans."

"It's just the quarterfinals, but they're making it sound like the finals. It's all so chaotic."

"Consultant Chen's fans are all obsessed, they're not to be trifled with. Now, even rational comments are not allowed."

Shortly after the comment was posted, Chen Yuan's private chat on his alternate account was bombarded with messages. He nodded in satisfaction, then put down his phone and called out, "Cola, time for bed!"

"Ouch!"

(End of this chapter)