Starting with the Broken-Winged Frost Butterfly: Beast Taming

Chapter 76 Creatures Amidst the Tribulation of Lightning (3000 words, please subscribe!)

As the extraordinary celestial phenomenon approached, the husky pig stopped in its tracks, the steel giraffe stretched its neck, and all the humans and animals present stared blankly at the sky.

That was no ordinary thunderstorm, but a tribulation of lightning, where living beings were hiding and using the lightning to temper their bodies.

Zhu Ran was shocked. Was this truly a mature form? Did a fully formed form, capable of breaking through limitations, exist within the secret realm?

"The school has made it clear that this is a second-tier secret realm, and neither one life nor three lives can be entered."

"With pet masters cleaning up three times beforehand, even if there are any who slip through the net, their cultivation level won't be that high."

Near Lei Yun, there were at least five teams that had arrived earlier than Zhu Ran.

They stared in disbelief at the figure in the lightning, their breaths catching in their throats.

"Could it be a lightning-type A-rank? That figure is too slender, like a bamboo pole; it might be a weapon beast!"

"Really? Why do I vaguely see a furry head, like a dog or a bear or something?"

Zhu Ran then saw Nan Yuxuan, Dian Li, and Ye Shi.

They came from another direction, thousands of meters apart, their attention completely focused on the sky, their eyes either eager or calm, with no time to pay attention to anything else.

"Boom!"

Purple lightning roared and roamed deep within the clouds, as thick as a giant python, constantly spitting out tongues of light.

After a brief buildup, the thunder intensified, transforming from short, sharp bursts into a muffled roar that shook the very soul.

The rolling thunder swept across the fields, the furious lightning like an ancient thunder dragon brought to life, tearing at the sky with its blinding claws.

The shadowy figure was struck again, and this time it fell directly out of the clouds, revealing its true form.

"It's not a chain of birds and beasts, but a chain of beast-headed weapons—a rare type of military beast!"

Although it was just a fleeting moment, and the target quickly disappeared back into the thunderclouds, everyone saw it clearly.

The monster had a bear-like face, a large head and a long mouth, small eyes and round ears, and its lips were torn open, revealing sharp, cold teeth and exuding a ferocious bloodlust.

But the connection to the head wasn't to the neck, but to a black chain, like a thickened and lengthened vertebra, one segment interlocking with another, its entire body gleaming with a cold, eerie light.

"roar!"

The bear roared angrily, the chains snapped taut, and it shot into the sky with overwhelming flames, crashing headlong into a bolt of lightning.

At the moment the lightning collided, a hideous hole appeared on the bear's forehead, from which dark red fluid flowed continuously. The pungent smell of burning lightning mixed with the stench of blood vanished into the wind.

"Without a doubt, it is the animal head chain!"

"Over a hundred years ago, a beast tamer forged a life contract with this kind of weapon beast. It is said that the beast-head chain was only born in a mature form at the D level."

"Level 1, but can break through the limits of their bloodline with the help of elemental power, theoretically even S-rank is possible!"

The students watching the lightning tribulation chattered excitedly.

After three days of wandering, we finally found the beast!

Moreover, it is a rare and extremely special species. If a contract can be signed, it will definitely become a major trump card in one's hands!

"Five, ten, fifteen — the number of links in the beast-head chain corresponds to the bloodline strength. This one is clearly a mature B-level beast."

Level 1, it's using thunder to break through to Level A —

It's unclear who brought this up, but some students who lacked information immediately became very excited.

If it's already Rank A, it's too difficult to catch.

But if it's a B-level item, who among those present would be willing to give it up so easily?

"It's so lively here."

Beside a mound, one man rode an ox, another a rabbit, and yet another a swallow. The three of them were different from the others in terms of the color and style of their battle attire, as well as their expressions and mannerisms.

"Hahaha, this year's juniors are quite lucky, they even managed to stumble upon a beast undergoing tribulation!" The bull rider laughed heartily.

"If I had any vacant life contracts, I would be tempted too," the rabbit rider chuckled.

"Well, that's it." The man riding the swallow looked miserable. "It's fine if they don't make it, but if they do, half of these brats will be wiped out."

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"Not at all!" the bull rider laughed loudly. "I refuse to believe it will cross unscathed. Severely injured, strike first and win!"

Zhu Ran looked in the direction of the three people. Judging from their attire, they were battle pet masters who were specially stationed in the secret realm.

Looking at the student groups that are gradually gathering, there are already seven or eight groups that can be seen in the field of vision. If we wait a little longer, the number will definitely exceed ten.

"Master Zhu, are you tempted?"

Having finalized his life's major decision, Liang Baizhou's thoughts turned to Zhu Ran, curious about his second life contract.

"Let's take another look."

To be honest, Zhu Ran is interested, but not much.

A hundred years ago, the beast tamer attempted to cultivate the beast-head chain to a mature S-grade form, but ultimately failed.

Even if it was just an attempt, the Beast Head Chain died suddenly, the life contract turned gray, leaving only a sad past.

Zhu Ran knew perfectly well that breaking through to the next level from A was like facing an insurmountable chasm.

Instead of focusing on the possibility of breaking through the current class ceiling, it might be more in line with the contract strategy to take a longer-term view and include "whether it is possible to reach the complete form" in the evaluation criteria.

"Boom—"

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Lightning raged, and the intense light was dazzling.

Just as everyone was anxiously awaiting the results of their tribulation, Zhu Ran suddenly noticed that some small lightning bolts had fallen to the ground, not particularly far from his location.

Zhu Ran's eyes lit up. Wasn't this a ready-made delicacy? If Tun Tun absorbed these small lightning bolts, wouldn't that save him a Thundercloud Stone?

Adhering to the principle of never wasting resources, Zhu Ran moved several hundred meters closer to the thundercloud.

Several teams noticed that someone had sneaked away, and after a fierce look, they reluctantly gave chase.

"I just realized, Zhu Ran is here too!"

"Don't panic. Hua Ji is a guard; she won't help him fight for opportunities. Contracting a pet depends on its own abilities. We're still on the same starting line!"

Hearing the complaints, the other teams realized that among the potential competitors was "Zhu, who doesn't understand evolution"!

Bad thing!

All eyes immediately turned to Qin Taozhi.

Although he didn't get to see the "Inkthorn Rose Demon," his unease lessened considerably.

But that stunningly beautiful face remained so calm and indifferent that some teams sighed and considered giving up.

The most silent were Nan Yuxuan and Dian Li.

Hearing that the tribulation-crossing weapon is actually a beast-head chain, who wouldn't be tempted? Who wouldn't want to get their hands on it?

But when they thought about their own team composition, which consisted mostly of C-rank creatures, with Dian Li's only B-rank creature still severely injured after battling the snake lizard, their hearts sank.

When they saw Zhu Ran, it wasn't a question of whether he was sinking or not, but that he was completely frozen in time. Their eyes instantly regained their clarity.

Are you kidding me? You want us to compete with Zhu Ran? That broken-winged frost butterfly could wipe us all out in an instant!

Nan Yuxuan and Dian Li stood still, motionless.

Watching the other teams gather around Zhu Ran, each one showing a mix of apprehension, composure, and wariness, their minds were in turmoil, and they were actually hoping that Zhu Ran would make a fool of himself.

"roar----"

The leaky turtle crouched at the spot where the small lightning bolt struck, a flash of purple light, and a small lightning bolt hit its carapace.

The giant tortoise squinted comfortably, showing no sign of the pain of being struck by lightning. Instead, it seemed like any other tortoise basking in the sun on a sunny day, leisurely absorbing the overflowing electrical energy.

"Hmm? What kind of breed is this? I've never seen it before—"

"A lightning-type creature in turtle form? Did Zhu Ran capture it in the secret realm?"

The crowd made bold guesses, while a few people turned their gazes to find the broken-winged frost butterfly.

But all they could see was a cocoon.

Knowing that the lightning tribulation wouldn't stop anytime soon, Xuexi deliberately locked herself in the "Ice Insect Cocoon." During this time, it would receive a large amount of feedback, making up for the losses incurred in the previous battle with the Frostfire Spear.

"roar!"

Even a small, scattered flash of lightning triggered Tun Tun's overload protection, causing its entire body to surge with electric current.

The beast-head chain, having taken so many blows head-on, hadn't disintegrated; its talent was truly extraordinary.

An hour later, a total of eleven teams had gathered.

Group 83, which included Nan Yuxuan, Dian Li, and Ye Shi, stood far away, determined not to get involved.

Zhu Ran's group, number 85, along with seven other groups, was closest to the edge of the area.

Under the oppressive force of the thunder, everyone looked grim. Even when they talked, there was no trace of a smile on their faces; they were all tense.

"boom!!"

The dark clouds swirled rapidly, forming a vortex that shook the heavens. Finally, the thickest bolt of deep purple lightning crashed down with a deafening roar.

As the thunder approached, the chain trembled violently, and the bear's head revealed a look of despair. Its intense resentment transformed into a mental storm that spread outwards, making the onlookers feel as if their hearts were being squeezed, and they could hardly breathe.

But the animal head chain had already reached its limit.

What good are lamentations? What good is resentment?

Even though his glaring, deep red eyes were bloodshot.

Even with its fangs gripping tightly, it could not withstand the pressure, and blood flowed continuously from deep within its roots.

The beast-head chain fell from the thundercloud like a cannonball, creating a crater tens of meters in diameter!

"Don't move! The thunderclouds haven't completely dissipated yet. If we rush in now, we'll be the ones who suffer!"

A senior pet master shouted, silencing the restless crowd.

"The beast-head chain is injured. With so many of us, let's work together to capture it first, then we can discuss who will make the contract!"

Another female business school student took the initiative to suggest that everyone should avoid hurting the harmony.

Upon hearing this, some people hesitated, while others supported it.

Those who hesitated were all battle pet masters with strong team strength and a certain degree of confidence in their pets' speed; this allocation plan was disadvantageous to them.

"Rip!"

Suddenly, a whooshing sound tore through the wilderness, and the beast-head chain, dragging its nearly disintegrated remains, fled into the distance at an extremely fast speed.

Clearly, it had noticed the gathering of humans long ago.

From the bottom of my heart, I don't want to lose my freedom.

"Quick, chase after it! Don't let it get away!"

The first pet trainer who made the suggestion couldn't wait any longer and immediately bypassed the thundercloud area, taking a sharp turn to catch up.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

The others, fearing to fall behind, created a spectacular scene as the sounds of hooves pounding the ground, birds flapping their wings, and the lingering thunder echoed together.

"Xuexi, wake up."

Zhu Ran awakens the broken-winged frost butterfly.

In the distance, the eyes of Group 83, which included Nan Yuxuan, Dian Li, and Ye Shi, along with the other two teams that had given up the competition, all converged on the sky.

Frosty butterflies spread their wings, graceful and elegant, while the cold mist slowly spreads, creating a dreamlike, icy scene.

Such a beautiful scene is a rare sight, and the addition of thunderclouds makes it even more precious.

"what?"

Having set off earlier, but keeping a watchful eye on the three secret realm guards behind him, he seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around.

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