Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 416 Advisor Chen will launch the final assault on the Eastern Glory Champion.
Amid cheers from the crowd, Li Tianyun silently retrieved the fallen Thunder Armor Steed, and its massive figure transformed into a stream of light, returning to the Beast Taming Space.

A fleeting hint of seriousness crossed his face, but it was quickly replaced by an even stronger fighting spirit.

As the top genius at the headquarters of the Eastern Beast Taming Academy, he had an exceptional ability to adjust his mindset, and the brief setback did not cause him to panic.

"Soaring Beast, come forth!"

Without hesitation, he dispatched his second pet beast, a Frosty Sky Beast that exuded a chilling aura.

Chen Yuan was no stranger to the Fierce Sky Beast; he had seen this kind of pet beast in the Puda Snow Mountain and taught it a lesson.

However, as a pet of the highest quality, the Frosty Sky Beast would find it difficult to adapt to the high-intensity battles of the finals.

Therefore, Li Tianyun's initial tactical plan was very simple: first, send out the Thunder Armored Steed to defeat the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy as much as possible; if that failed, send out the Frosty Sky Beast to finish her off.

At this moment, the Flower Fairy of Dawn and Dusk's condition rapidly declined. Although the Frosty Beast was somewhat inferior in terms of raw strength, completing the finishing work should not be a problem.

A flash of light appeared, and the Frosty Sky Beast roared as it stepped into the arena, its icy breath seemingly freezing the surrounding air.

However, facing the aggressive opponent, the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy, suspended in mid-air, showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, she gave the roaring Frosty Sky Beast a sweet, almost innocent smile.

Then, under the astonished gazes of Li Tianyun and the entire audience, it gracefully reached out, gently tore off a small piece from its most beautiful petal, put it in its mouth, and began to chew it slowly.

The next moment, a gentle yet powerful radiance of life surged forth from its body.

The charred marks on the edges of the wings faded quickly, and the minor wounds on the body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

His body, which had been somewhat dull due to exhaustion, regained its radiance, and his aura instantly returned to near its peak.

Li Tianyun's pupils suddenly contracted, and he froze on the command post. The usually gentle and calm man swore, "Damn it!"

Immersed in the highly proficient Lushness skill of the Dawn and Dusk Flower Fairy, he forgot about this other skill.

This momentary misjudgment was fatal, and the original plan to achieve a quick victory completely failed.

The recovered Dawn and Dusk Flower Fairy, under Chen Yuan's precise command, calmly dealt with the fierce attack of the Frosty Sky Beast.

Finally, the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy seized upon an opponent's hasty and reckless advance, and delivered a precise condensed beam of solar eclipse light.

A minute later, accompanied by the unwilling roar of the Frosty Sky Beast and the heavy sound of it falling to the ground, the referee's flag was once again waved in Chen Yuan's direction.

"The Fierce Sky Beast has fallen!"

The commentator's passionate voice resounded throughout the stadium where tens of thousands of spectators had gathered: "With just one Dawn and Dusk Fairy, contestant Chen Yuan successfully defeated his opponent's two pets!"

"At this moment, Li Tianyun is in trouble!"

Inside the luxurious auditorium of the Eastern Beast Taming Academy headquarters, the atmosphere that was originally filled with anticipation and cheers was now replaced by a suppressed silence and incredulous whispers.

Watching their proud prodigy students being defeated one after another on the field, many students' faces were filled with shock and anxiety.

In the front row, Professor Song stroked his beard, a meaningful smile on his face, and turned to Chen Wenhao, who was sitting behind him, and said:
"Wenhao, it seems your brother is only one step away from victory."

Upon hearing this, Dean Lu frowned slightly and couldn't help but interject:

"Old Song, don't be too certain. Tianyun's last pet beast is his real trump card, a trump card that the academy has poured a lot of resources into, nurtured with the most scientific and systematic methods. As long as it's there, there's always the possibility of a miraculous comeback!"

His words were full of confidence in the academy's training system, yet a barely perceptible hint of apprehension flickered in the depths of his eyes.

The fact that Chen Yuan could defeat Li Tianyun's two pet beasts so cleanly and decisively shows that his strength is unfathomable.

Such beast tamers possess talent and potential that, if introduced to an academy and given systematic guidance, could be invaluable.
A thought flashed through Dean Lu's mind: No matter what, he must find a way to contact him after the competition, even if it means offering him a professorship and a lot of benefits, he must win him over to the college.

On the field, under the watchful eyes of thousands of spectators, Li Tianyun took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

His face showed no sign of frustration or anger as one might expect. Instead, a smile of even greater fighting spirit appeared on his face as he fixed his gaze on Chen Yuan opposite him and declared loudly:

"Advisor Chen, you truly live up to your reputation."

"The warm-up is over, the real competition is just beginning!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the summoning array in front of him lit up for the third time.

Suddenly, an aura far more terrifying and violent than the previous two pets combined swept across the entire area like a volcanic eruption.

"Roar--!!!"

A tiger's roar shook the heavens.

Within the array, a colossal tiger, majestic and extraordinary, emerges from the flames.

It has a robust and streamlined body, covered with gorgeous fur that is interwoven with crimson and gold, like burning lava. Its limbs are strong and powerful, and its claws and teeth gleam with a cold light.

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

Its amber vertical pupils burned with endless fighting spirit, and its unrestrained roar shook the arena.

This is Li Tianyun's true trump card, possessing both wind and fire attributes and strength reaching the Morning Star quality—the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger!
The appearance of the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger brought with it a kingly aura, instantly pushing the atmosphere of the entire arena to a new climax and rekindling the hope of the academic audience who had been somewhat depressed due to a series of defeats.

Facing this pet that was extremely famous online, Chen Yuan's eyes were slightly serious, but he showed no fear.

With a thought, he let the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy return to his side to rest, and then turned his head to look at Cola, who had been eager to try it.

"Go, Coke, it's your turn to shine."

"Ow!"

Cola's agile figure leaped out, and the airflow naturally gathered beneath its four legs, allowing it to float gracefully in mid-air.

His azure eyes were sharp as knives, fixed on the giant fiery tiger opposite him that exuded a terrifying aura. The air around him swirled, radiating a powerful aura that was not to be underestimated.

The next moment, as if sensing the presence of a powerful opponent of the same attribute, the two pets almost simultaneously drew upon the power of the wind in the world.

Whoosh—Boom!

An incredibly fierce gust of wind suddenly erupted from the center of the field.

This is not a skill, but a celestial phenomenon caused by the resonance of natural energy between two top-tier wind-type pets.

In an instant, sand and stones flew everywhere, and the flags hanging inside the venue were pulled straight up, making a loud rustling sound.

Even the audience in the front row felt a strong gust of wind hit them, their hair was blown wildly, their hats were easily blown off, and gasps of surprise rose from all sides.

The Blazing Tiger flapped its fiery wings, whipping up a hot wind mixed with sparks.

The airflow beneath the cola created a fierce, knife-like wind.

Two gales of the same origin but with vastly different natures collided, intertwined, and swirled violently in the field, forming a terrifying vortex of wind pressure.

The true showdown of the titans is about to erupt amidst this howling wind.

Just then, Li Tianyun stood on the command seat, his sharp gaze sweeping over the majestic wind-riding dog in front of Chen Yuan, and then subconsciously glancing at the small golden-red bird on Chen Yuan's shoulder.

He had heard many rumors about Chen Yuan and knew that this seemingly ordinary golden-red bird was actually the latter's ace pet.

However, since the opening of the Eastern Glory Tournament, Chen Yuan has never sent it out, as if none of the opponents are strong enough for him to send out the Blazing Sky Falcon.

Is it the same when facing oneself?

Li Tianyun narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind racing.

Since becoming a beast tamer, he has been a chosen one, always looking down on others and never experiencing being looked down upon.

But this subtle emotion quickly transformed into an even stronger fighting spirit. He took a deep breath, suppressing all distracting thoughts, and his eyes became cold and focused:
"Very well, since you're holding back, I'll use my absolute strength to force you to reveal all your trump cards."

"Burning Sky Roaring Tiger!" Li Tianyun's resolute voice echoed in the Burning Sky Roaring Tiger's mind. "Attack with all your might! Use the Rending Wind Dive and show it our power!"

"Roar--!"

The Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger clearly sensed its master's emotional fluctuations and couldn't help but let out a deafening roar.

The enormous fiery wings flapped suddenly, the power of wind and fire merging perfectly. The massive body did not charge in a straight line, but rather in a way that was full of pressure, with swirling air currents all around it, like a meteor falling from the sky, it fiercely swooped down towards the Coke that was suspended in mid-air.

The power of the swooping wind was pushed to its limit, and the air exploded with a sharp bang wherever its massive body passed!
This attack was terrifying in its force, and contained Li Tianyun's strong intention to establish an advantage in one fell swoop!

Inside the auditorium, the students erupted in enthusiastic cheers and shouts upon seeing Li Tianyun unleash such a fierce attack from the very beginning with the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger.
"The tiger is majestic and powerful!"

"No matter how powerful a dog is, it can never be a match for a tiger!"

However, faced with this earth-shattering dive, Chen Yuan's expression remained calm as still water, and even his commands were exceptionally concise: "Tread the Wind and receive the Wind Blade."

As the Sky-Burning Roaring Tiger charged down with astonishing power, Cola's azure eyes showed no fear whatsoever, but rather a hint of almost contemptuous provocation.

"Ow~"

With a slight movement of air beneath its feet, its body became as light and graceful as a willow catkin, deftly gliding to the side at the last second, perfectly avoiding the strongest point of impact from the dive.

At the same time, Cola barked and several incredibly condensed, semi-transparent wind blades shot out silently, but their target was not the body of the Blazing Sky Howling Tiger, but rather precisely aimed at the base of the latter's pair of fiery wings.

Chi Chi!

The wind blades swept past, not severing the wings, but successfully disrupting the balance and rhythm of the Blazing Roaring Tiger's dive, causing a slight, almost imperceptible stagnation and wobbling in its originally smooth movements.

"what?"

Li Tianyun's pupils contracted slightly.

He never expected this scene to occur. Facing the Fen Tian Xiao Hu's determined attack, the Wind-Riding Hound handled it with exceptional ease, as if it were casually strolling in its own backyard.

At this moment, Li Tianyun's previous thoughts vanished, and he frowned slightly, his eyes becoming somewhat solemn.

Perhaps, this Wind-Riding Dog can truly rival his Blazing Sky Howling Tiger.

In fact, a long time ago, Li Tianyun and Chen Yuan, as popular beast tamers, had their pets compared more than once.

As both are wind-type pets, the debate over whether the Gale Hound or the Gale Tiger is stronger has always been a hot topic among netizens.

From beginning to end, Li Tianyun had only one answer in his mind: his Wind Tiger was the strongest wind-type pet.

It was then and it is now.

"Storm Bomb!"

Thoughts flashed by, and Li Tianyun quickly adjusted his tactics, ordering the Burning Sky Roaring Tiger to immediately suppress the area after landing.

"Roar!"

The Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger opened its massive maw and spat out three highly compressed, extremely unstable blue energy balls, which fanned out to block Cola's escape space.

"Ow!"

Cola's eyes narrowed, and a surge of air erupted around him as he rapidly rose into the air, easily escaping the effective blast radius of the wind-blown bomb.

The energy ball exploded below, creating a chaotic airflow, but had no effect on the cola high above.

"Firestorm!"

But Li Tianyun's offensive did not stop there. With a sharp look in his eyes, he continued to command the Burning Sky Roaring Tiger to launch a fierce attack.

In an instant, flames erupted around the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger, transforming it into a streak of fire that moved swiftly along the ground, attempting to close in once more.

"Mental deterrence."

Cola's eyes flashed with blue light, and an invisible mental shockwave spread out.

The momentum of the Burning Sky Roaring Tiger's charge faltered slightly again. Although he quickly broke free thanks to his strong will, the persistent interference made Li Tianyun extremely irritated.

The other party's responses were always perfectly timed, as if they had seen through his intentions completely. This feeling of being unable to exert his power made him start to feel a little restless.

In the following minutes, the Blazing Roaring Tiger launched a series of fierce attacks under Li Tianyun's command.

Rumble!
The Blazing Tiger's attack was like a raging storm, wave after wave, turning half the arena into a raging zone of flames and wind blades, making the audience's hearts pound.

The cheers in the college auditorium grew louder and louder, and the students were convinced that Li Tianyun was about to gain the upper hand.

In the auditorium,

Xia Heng's gaze was solemn, and his voice was deep: "This Blazing Sky Howling Tiger is indeed worthy of its reputation; it is much more powerful than my Abyss Crocodile Dragon."

Uncle Three, sitting to the side with his legs crossed, looked quite content: "You mean, the Wind-Riding Hound is no match for the Sky-Burning Roaring Tiger?"

Xia Heng was silent for a moment, then replied in a deep voice, "The battle has only just begun, and nothing is certain yet."

The audience was buzzing with discussion, but Li Tianyun, who was at the center of the battle, felt increasingly heavy-hearted.

He clearly sensed that no matter how fierce or fast-paced the Sky-Burning Roaring Tiger's attacks were, the Wind-Riding Hound could always neutralize them in the most effortless and precise way. It was like a petrel darting through a storm, seemingly perilous, yet actually composed.

In contrast, the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger, under the continuous high-intensity burst, began to breathe heavily, and the flames and wind pressure surrounding its body were not as condensed and surging as they were at the beginning.

"How could this be? Its energy reserves and physical strength... are they even stronger than the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger?"

An unbelievable thought began to grow in Li Tianyun's mind.

"Li Tianyun's offensive is incredibly fierce! But Chen Yuan and the Wind Rider's defense is absolutely impenetrable! It's amazing!" The commentator's voice was filled with amazement. "But the Blazing Sky Howling Tiger seems to be catching its breath, while the Wind Rider looks... still calm and collected?"

These words were amplified throughout the hall, gradually calming the cheers and replacing them with an uneasy silence.

The combat students also realized something was wrong, and their excitement was replaced by worry.

Dean Lu frowned deeply, Professor Song's eyes gleamed with excitement, and Chen Wenhao clenched his fists in excitement.

On the field,

The Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger stood on the ground, panting slightly. Its long tail swayed restlessly from side to side, and its fierce eyes could not hide its exhaustion.

"Ow~"

Cola, however, seemed to be having a blast, barking excitedly as it ran wildly around the area.

As the panting grew clearer, Cola suddenly stopped, turned around to look at the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger, and asked in confusion, "Awooo?"

Chase me! Why did you stop?
"Cola." Chen Yuan's voice rang out just in time, forcibly pulling Cola back to reality. "It's our turn."

At this moment, the roles of offense and defense have shifted.

"Wind Blade".

The next instant, the cola started moving.

It is no longer about skillful dodging, but about actively launching attacks.

His eyes glared ahead, his body surging with energy, and countless sharp wind blades poured down like a sudden storm.

This time, it was no longer a probing interference; a barrage of wind blades, accompanied by sharp whistling sounds, precisely covered all possible routes that the Blazing Sky Howling Tiger could dodge.

The density and speed far exceed those before!
"Roar?"

Burning Sky Roaring Tiger raised his eyes and was immediately taken aback.

It is also a wind-type pet, so why is there a significant difference between the wind blades it gathers and those of Cola?
Aren't we all wind-type pets?

"Roar!!"

Shaking its head, the Blazing Tiger roared and shattered most of the wind blades with its burning claws, but some still slipped through and struck its shoulder and waist. The fierce aura immediately injured it, and its body visibly paused.

Cola's figure swayed, the air beneath his feet exploded, and his speed suddenly soared, turning into a light brown lightning bolt that instantly closed the distance with the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger.

"Want to get close? Fiery Fangs!"

Li Tianyun was startled and immediately commanded the Burning Sky Roaring Tiger to meet the attack.

With a roar, the Blazing Sky Tiger's giant claws, burning with intense heat, reached for Cola.

Cola neither dodged nor avoided, its surrounding airflow highly compressed, choosing to meet force with force.

In an instant, the cyan wind pressure vortex and the crimson flame claws collided violently.

boom! ! !
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger was knocked back a step, and the flames on its claws dimmed slightly.

Cola swayed slightly before regaining her balance, then looked up and grinned at the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger, "Awooo!"

"What?!" Li Tianyun's pupils shrank sharply, and he subconsciously clenched his palms.

On the command platform,
Seeing this, Lu Ran looked as if he had seen a ghost. He pinched his chin and muttered to himself, "His skill proficiency far surpasses that of the Blazing Sky Howling Tiger, and he even has the advantage in head-on confrontation. How exactly did Consultant Chen train this Wind-Riding Dog?"

"And he also has a Blazing Falcon."

"Could it be that Consultant Chen secretly cultivated a good relationship with the World Tree and received some benefits?"

"No, the Qinling Mountains are truly a treasure trove. I must find a way to go there more often in the future."

On top of the area.

"Sky-Splitting Wind Trace!" Li Tianyun adjusted his breathing as much as possible, deciding to let the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger use its racial skill to turn the tide of the current disadvantage.

The Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger stood tall, its fiery wings vibrating at a strange frequency, emitting a low hum.

It raised its right front paw and waved it seemingly casually in the air.

There was no light, no sound, but an extremely dangerous premonition instantly gripped the cola.

The next moment, the airflow around Cola seemed to be cut open by an invisible blade.

Several completely invisible wind streaks, yet possessing extreme sharpness and a tearing sensation, appeared out of thin air and crisscrossed towards the cola at extremely tricky angles.

These wind trails do not move in a straight line; their trajectories are unpredictable, as if they have merged into the air itself. They cannot be captured by the naked eye and can only be dodged by an extreme perception of changes in airflow and combat instinct.

"Riding the Wind." Chen Yuan's eyes flashed as he responded.

"Ow~"

The air around Cola was swirling around him, and with the extreme speed brought by riding the wind and his keen perception of changes in airflow, he moved at high speed within a very small area.

Its body twisted like a ghost, narrowly avoiding most of the wind streaks.

The only scratch that grazed its back left only a shallow mark.

"It actually avoided the Sky-Rending Wind Mark so easily?!"

At this moment, Li Tianyun swayed, his face filled with doubt about life.

"Ow~"

Cola looked ahead, its tail wagging gently, and smiled smugly.

No pet understands the wind better than it.

Wind trails may seem invisible and without a trace, but they cannot hide from absolute speed and the perception of airflow.

"Wind Vortex Annihilation!"

Cola pressed its advantage, opening its mouth and unleashing a sharp column of wind that surged forth.

"Blazing Trample!"

Li Tianyun, breathing rapidly, stared wide-eyed, trying his best to remain calm.

"roar!!;"

The Blazing Tiger roared towards the sky, stomping its feet on the ground, and a wave of flames erupted upwards, attempting to shatter the pillar of wind.

But as the offense and defense shifted, Cola's attacks came in waves.

Its toes rippled with blue waves, its soft fur fluttered in the wind, and as its speed increased, it transformed into a shooting star, tearing through the air at a speed that was beyond the sight of the naked eye, and crashing hard into the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger!
Bang!
The Blazing Tiger was hit head-on, and a tremendous force crushed it, causing its massive body to retreat uncontrollably. Then, a fierce wind enveloped its entire body, continuously tearing apart its various parts.

At this moment, the offensive and defensive positions have completely reversed.

Cola launched a fierce counterattack, its speed, power, and grasp of the battle opportunity completely overwhelming the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger.

Wind Blade, Vortex Assault, and Wind Vortex Slaughter – the skill combos were incredibly smooth, like a storm, leaving the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger utterly powerless.

The wounds on the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger's body were increasing, the flames were growing dimmer, and its breathing was heavy like a bellows.

The college auditorium was deathly silent.

The students stared, mouths agape, as Li Tianyun, who had consistently held the top spot, was completely overwhelmed, their faces filled with shock and despair.

Dean Lu's expression was complicated, while Professor Song showed a relieved smile.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?"

Li Tianyun stared blankly at the disheveled Burning Sky Roaring Tiger on the field.

All his tactics and pride seemed so pale and powerless in the face of the opponent's absolute strength.

The feeling of being completely crushed sent a chill down his spine.

This is an experience I have never had before.

Most importantly, the other side didn't even send out their ace pet.

"ended."

Chen Yuan's voice clearly reached Li Tianyun's ears, and the latter suddenly looked up, his expression bewildered.

"Cola, the final blow, Vortex Annihilation!"

Cola roared to the sky, its four legs slightly lowered, and all the wind energy around it frantically gathered in its mouth, instantly forming a drill-shaped vortex in its throat.

boom!
In an instant, the wind and clouds changed color, and waves of air surged.

The drill-shaped hurricane spun and surged continuously, like a roaring dragon with its mouth open, piercing through the sky and sweeping out in an instant, completely engulfing the Blazing Sky Howling Tiger.

Rumble, rumble—! ! !
A deafening explosion resounded throughout the stadium, and a powerful shockwave spread rapidly in all directions, sweeping away debris and dust.

At this moment, the stadium was deathly silent. All the spectators involuntarily widened their eyes and leaned forward, waiting for the final result.

Once the shockwave subsided, everything was unusually calm.

The massive body of the Blazing Sky Roaring Tiger lay amidst the ruins, its fur disheveled, the flames extinguished, and it had lost all consciousness.

The referee stood there for a moment, then swallowed hard and raised his arm: "Burning Sky Howling Tiger is unable to fight! Therefore, the winner is contestant Chen Yuan!"

The entire room was silent for a full three seconds.

Immediately following was a burst of cheers and applause that were far more enthusiastic and longer-lasting than ever before.

Everyone was stunned by this overwhelming victory with such a disparity in strength.

Even the commentator momentarily stammered, "This...this..."

After a moment, he composed himself and shouted hoarsely, "All audience members! All audience members!"

"At this very moment, at the semi-finals of the Donghuang Tournament, Advisor Chen defeated contestant Li Tianyun with remarkable ease!"

"Even now, Consultant Chen still maintains an impressive record of never losing a single pet. His pets have never fallen, never been defeated!"

“We don’t know exactly where Consultant Chen’s limits are, but we are very clear about one thing.”

He took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming, and shouted in an even louder, more resonant voice:

"He aims to achieve a perfect record and challenge for the ultimate winner, the champion of the first Donghuang Tournament!"

A huge spotlight shone on Chen Yuan, while endless darkness enveloped Li Tianyun.

Li Tianyun stood there, utterly dejected, staring at his fallen companion, his face drained of all color.

He lost, completely and utterly, without a doubt.

The pride he held in his heart as an academic genius was shattered at that moment.

Chen Yuan slowly walked to the center of the arena, looked at the dazed Li Tianyun opposite him, and calmly said, "You lost."

Li Tianyun looked up at Chen Yuan and remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he took a deep breath, silently retrieved his companion, then straightened his slightly disheveled school uniform, forcing a smile onto his stiff face:
"I'm completely convinced, Consultant Chen. I wish you the best of luck in the finals."

Chen Yuan shook hands with him and nodded: "Thank you, it was a great match."

Li Tianyun nodded slightly, put one hand in his pocket, and walked towards the exit.

However, after taking only a few steps, he suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at Chen Yuan, who was being illuminated by the spotlight, his previous smile completely gone.

His face was tense, his lips were pursed, and his eyes were misty with tears. His voice was neither loud nor soft: "Advisor Chen, I will be back."

"This is only the first Donghuang Conference."

(End of this chapter)