Is the closed beta test of King of Loque over? The official release is here!

The crowd chattered amongst themselves, creating a cacophony like a bustling marketplace. Some advocated for a contest, others for drawing lots, and still others proposed rock-paper-scissors—but each suggestion was immediately met with fierce opposition from another group.

Just as the noise was about to drown out the birdsong in the treetops—

"What's all the noise about!"

A booming voice erupted from within the magic circle, like a muffled thunderclap.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

All eyes turned to the source of the sound—Niu Kuang stood inside the magic circle, hands on his hips, looking at the chaotic group of casual players with disdain.

"You bunch of people, chattering away like a flock of ducks! You're giving me a headache!"

The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

Niu Kuang raised his thick arm and pointed outwards.

"It's just deciding who comes in, what's there to argue about?"

"Just compare their pet levels!"

His voice was deafening.

"High-level pets, come in! If there are pets of the same level, then we can have another battle! Simple and straightforward!"

Upon hearing this, the noisy crowd fell silent for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, many people had a look of realization.

"This... seems like a solution?"

"That's right! It's all about levels! Higher-level ones are definitely stronger and more useful inside!"

"Fair! At least it's fairer than drawing lots!"

"I agree!"

Within seconds, Niu Kuang's suggestion was approved by the vast majority of people.

The reason is simple—although the people present had different thoughts, almost no one would object to the concept of "might makes right".

After all, the world has changed, and everything is now based on the pet's combat power.

A higher rank gives you more confidence. That's an undeniable truth.

"Then it's settled!"

A burly man was the first to react, and without saying a word, he took the Gulu Ball from his waist.

"Come out!"

A flash of white light appeared, and a light green dandelion-shaped pet appeared at his feet, with a tuft of fluffy fur on its round head.

"My dandelion, level 15!"

The burly man's voice was full of confidence as he held his ball high, his face beaming with pride.

This action was like opening a floodgate.

"Hmph, level 15? What a coincidence, mine is too!" Another young player summoned his pet, a defiant smile playing on his lips.

"Make way, make way! Mine's level sixteen!"

"Level 16 is nothing! I'm level 16 too!"

In an instant, white light flashed everywhere, and all sorts of pets appeared.

The forest clearing instantly became bustling with activity, filled with the barking and hissing of pets, and the level numbers floating overhead were clearly visible in the sunlight.

Fifteen, fifteen, sixteen, fifteen, sixteen, fourteen...

Most casual players' pets are between level 14 and 16, and the occasional level 17 pet is enough to draw a lot of attention.

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Not far away, Mo Fan and his three companions watched this scene.

Murong Sha said, "I think it's time for us to make our appearance."

Murong Jiao's lips curled slightly: "Then what are we waiting for? Let's get ready."

Mo Fan and Fang Xu nodded.

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"I'm the biggest!"

A tall, thin player stepped forward, with a flat-shelled creature crouching at his feet, its level number clearly floating above its head—17.

"Level 17!" He looked around, a confident air about him. "Looks like I should take one of the spots."

Although the people around were unwilling, they could only keep quiet for the time being when they saw the number "17".

After all, the rule was just agreed upon by everyone—those with higher ranks have priority.

Just as the level 17 player was about to stride towards the magic circle—

"Wait a moment."

A clear and bright female voice rang out from the outer edge of the crowd.

Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound.

Four figures walked slowly through the crowd and headed straight over.

The leader was a girl with yellow pigtails, her steps were light and flamboyant, her chin was slightly raised, and she exuded an aura of self-assurance.

"The young lady has arrived—"

Murong Jiao smiled and her voice was as clear as the clinking of silver bells.

"Get out of the way!"

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, taken aback by this sudden and arrogant declaration.

"Who are you people?" The tall, thin man at level seventeen frowned, his tone tinged with hostility. "We're comparing levels according to the rules, what are you doing cutting in line?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Jiao didn't even glance at the other person.

She simply raised her right hand, and the ball at her waist bounced up.

"Come out, Electric Fox!"

A white light burst forth.

A golden fox, its body crackling with tiny arcs of electricity, appeared out of thin air at her feet. Pale blue sparks flickered on its sharp ears, and its bushy tail swayed slightly, each movement accompanied by a string of crackling tiny lightning bolts.

The level number above the electric fox's head appeared clearly under everyone's gaze.

22.

The audience was silent.

Immediately afterwards—

Murong Sha stepped forward unhurriedly, her blue ponytail cascading down her back.

She didn't say a word, but quietly opened the Gulu Ball.

A pure white fox leaped out of the light, its body shimmering with spiritual light, elegant yet dangerous.

Spirit Fox.

Level - 22.

Two level 22 pets.

The crowd, who had originally wanted to shout something, were now as if someone had grabbed them by the throat, and they couldn't utter a single word.

The tall, thin man at level seventeen froze, his confident expression gone. He looked down at his own flat-shelled creature, then looked up at the Electric Fox and Spirit Fox standing side by side opposite him.

A difference of five levels.

An insurmountable barrier.

Before everyone could even process this shock—

Mo Fan also stepped forward from behind.

His movements were unhurried and his expression was calm and undisturbed, which contrasted sharply with the surprised or fearful expressions around him.

The Gulu Ball opens.

A lizard-like pet covered in sharp stone spikes appeared at his feet. Its large, bright eyes were incredibly striking, and it was undeniably handsome!

Fire-eyed lizard.

Level - 19.

Level 19.

Although it's several levels lower than the Murong sisters' level 22, it's still an overwhelming presence among these casual players.

Finally, Fang Xu also peeked out from behind Mo Fan.

He rubbed his hands together, then took out the Gulu Ball somewhat embarrassedly.

"Come forth, Sea Flash Star!"

A blue and white starfish-shaped pet emerged from the white light, its body shimmering with a watery glow.

Level - 16.

Although he was only level 16, he didn't seem out of place standing next to two level 22 pets and one level 19 pet.

The four pets are lined up in a row, with levels 22, 22, 19, and 16 respectively.

The entire room fell silent.

No one dared to question it anymore.

The tall, thin guy in the seventeenth grade silently took a step back and shifted his gaze elsewhere. His previous "who else but me" attitude had completely vanished.

Murong Jiao put her hands on her hips, surveyed the reactions of everyone with satisfaction, and a bright smile appeared on her lips.

"How about it?"

Does anyone else have any objections?