Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Chapter 127 Bye, Admitting Defeat

"This... sigh, how can this guy be so strong? Even Senior Sister Sun lost to him."

"Holy crap, could it be that Yu Changsheng actually has a chance to win the championship?"

"No way, is Senior Sister Sun angry? Seriously, she didn't even know to go easy on me..."

Having experienced the last battle, the audience had a good understanding of Yu Changsheng's strength. Although they were somewhat surprised, they were not entirely unexpected.

"Now it seems only Senior Brother Miao can keep him in check. This kid has only been in the outer sect for a short time, what makes him so special..."

Some people sighed, reflecting on their own situation and feeling deeply discouraged by the comparison.

On the stands, Elder Chen looked at Yu Changsheng with surprise in his eyes.

"This kid even broke through Shihan's Colorful Winged Butterfly Combination Technique. It seems that his spiritual strength has probably reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Otherwise, he wouldn't have won so easily."

"I originally thought that Miao Wenlun was the only one who could rival Shi Han, but I didn't expect Yu Changsheng to suddenly appear out of nowhere. Oh well, if nothing unexpected happens, he will soon be promoted to the inner sect. At that time, he and Shi Han will probably run into each other again. Let's observe him further..."

Elder Chen paid extra attention to this because, as few people know, Sun Shihhan was already his disciple, and this trial was merely a training exercise for her before she was promoted to the inner sect.

Elder Chen was naturally well aware of his disciple's strength.

Before long, the duels on the other arenas also came to a conclusion. To Yu Changsheng's slight surprise, Mu Zeyu also won.

Thus, the top nine have been determined.

The third match will begin tomorrow.

Elder Chen then announced, "Now, I will announce the list of those who have advanced: Yu Changsheng, Mu Zeyu, Miao Wenlun..."

After reading out the list, Elder Chen also mentioned the details of tomorrow's competition.

"Tomorrow's competition is also simple: it will still be a one-on-one beast taming duel. However, this time, we will remove the rule that beast tamers cannot take action themselves. They can use methods other than beast taming. The purpose is to measure overall strength and remind everyone that while taming beasts, don't forget to strengthen your own strength. Only by developing comprehensively can you go far."

These words elicited laughter from some and sorrow from others.

This is naturally unfriendly to those who are skilled at controlling beasts but lack real cultivation, but it is good news for beast tamers who are less skilled at controlling beasts but have decent cultivation.

Upon hearing this, Mu Zeyu immediately wore a bitter expression, feeling embarrassed, and said to Yu Changsheng:

"Isn't this going to kill me? This time, the difficulty has increased several times over. What if someone is determined to get me?"

Mu Zeyu's two spirit pets, the Hidden Heart Fox at level eight of the first tier and the Snow Leopard Beast at level seven of the first tier, are both quite good spirit beasts.

It was precisely because of this advantage that he was able to get here, but his cultivation level was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, which was undoubtedly a fatal flaw.

Yu Changsheng waved his hand, having no other choice but to tell the truth, and said helplessly:

"There's nothing we can do about it. This rule is reasonable. After all, when it comes to a real life-or-death crisis, you have to use whatever means you have. Overall strength is the most important thing for a cultivator."

Actually, this rule is good for Yu Changsheng. After all, he will inevitably have to face Miao Wenlun later. As the only one with a second-tier spirit pet, he can crush anyone he encounters.

But now, if he can unleash his full potential, Yu Changsheng can use all his methods, and then the outcome will be uncertain.

"That's true. It seems I need to hurry up and improve my cultivation. I'm even prepared to admit defeat."

Mu Zeyu sighed softly, but didn't pay much attention to it.

"Just do your best," was the only way Yu Changsheng could offer comfort.

.........

From the stands, Elder Chen glanced casually at Yu Changsheng and continued:

"Since there are nine people, for convenience, one spot will be left vacant. We just drew lots to determine the vacant spot..."

After a pause, Elder Chen's expression remained unchanged as he slowly said:

"Yu Changsheng gets a bye!"

These words stunned not only the disciples below the stage, but also the two elders beside Elder Chen. They exchanged a glance but remained silent, communicating through divine sense:

"When was the draw held? How come we didn't know? You old bastard, if you want to let Yu Changsheng have a bye, just say so. Didn't he just beat your disciple? Why are you letting him off so easily?"

The two elders were surprised and somewhat confused about Elder Chen's thoughts, but they did not speak out in opposition. In any case, it didn't matter who got a turn.

The disciples below the stage didn't think much of it; they just thought Yu Changsheng was lucky.

"If this guy gets a bye, doesn't that mean he goes straight to the semifinals?"

"That's really lucky. But judging from the strength he's shown, as long as he doesn't face Miao Wenlun and doesn't get a bye, advancing shouldn't be a problem."

"I really want to see how Senior Brother Miao teaches him a lesson, but unfortunately we'll have to wait a while!"

A group of people were discussing it, but fortunately, Yu Changsheng proved his strength with his actions in these two matches, so no one was so narrow-minded as to question him.

"Chang Sheng, that's great! You've advanced directly to the top four. Congratulations!"

Mu Zeyu was taken aback for a moment, then said enviously.

According to the competition rules, there is a reward as long as you enter the top four. Now, Yu Changsheng doesn't need to do anything anymore. Even if he concedes defeat, he can still receive the reward.

Yu Changsheng was slightly surprised, but he just smiled faintly and said, "It was just good luck. It can't be the same next time, can it? It's nothing special."

Fang Caifeng, who had been barely noticeable until now, said quietly, "That's not necessarily true. I mean... what if, in the next round, Lao Mu successfully advances and happens to run into you?"

Mu Zeyu shook his head with a wry smile: "That's impossible. I guess I'll stop here. We're all in the top nine. Without the advantage of beast taming, it's impossible for me to encounter someone weaker than me."

Yu Changsheng thought for a moment and said to Mu Zeyu, "Actually, you don't need to think like that. You are already very strong. With these two beasts, it doesn't matter if ordinary people have a higher cultivation level than you."

"Perhaps," Mu Zeyu replied casually.

.........

Two days later, on the arena.

Mu Zeyu to Yu Changsheng.

"I give up!"

Mu Zeyu smiled slightly, winked at Yu Changsheng, and admitted defeat.

Unexpectedly, Fang Caifeng's words came true. In the semi-finals, they actually encountered a mediocre cultivator who had come all the way up by luck.

And in the next draw, quite coincidentally, he encountered Yu Changsheng again.

Therefore, Mu Zeyu did not hesitate and simply admitted defeat when he knew he had no chance of winning.

Yu Changsheng: "..."

(End of this chapter)