The gray figure came fiercely, and Chen Yuan could only hear an overwhelming screech explode beside his ear, instinctively freezing for a moment.
Immediately afterwards,
The figure had already approached the Golden Crucian Carp in the net, extending two gleaming claws forward, about to grab the carp.
"Chirp!"
Spark's eyes sharpened, suddenly spewing out a stream of intense flames, the heat waves roaring, bursting above the lake's surface, directly charging toward the gray figure.
Who dares to touch my fish!
"Shriek!"
The gray figure was forced to evade, fiercely flapping its wings to soar upwards, then steadily hovering in mid-air.
Its elongated red eyes filled with undisguised malice, glaring at Spark. The gray wings flapped powerfully, its gray-white chest particularly strong, crowned by red feathers swaying in the wind.
"Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle."
Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, recognizing the identity of this Extraordinary Creature.
According to the description in Beast Taming Knowledge, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle belongs to wind-type Pet Beast, fierce in temperament, with a strong territorial awareness, highly dangerous.
"Does this Golden Crucian Carp have such allure?" Chen Yuan looked at the Golden Crucian Carp still bouncing in the net, muttering softly.
"Yuan, what now?"
Zhang Hao, while guarding the net, cautiously stared at the fierce-faced Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, unable to help but ask.
"Stay behind." Chen Yuan answered.
"You got this." Zhang Hao quickly pulled the net, hiding behind Chen Yuan.
At the same time, the surrounding anglers noticed the commotion here and threw curious glances.
"Dr. Chen, need a hand?"
"Whoa, Golden Crucian Carp!"
Chen Yuan waved them off, declining their kindness, then turned to look at the slowly ascending Spark, "I'm counting on you."
"Chirp!"
Spark suddenly spread its orange-yellow wings, the fiery red feathers sparkling under the sunlight, deep blue eyes staring ahead, bursting with intense confidence.
If anyone dares touch my fish, they'll pay the price!
"Flame Surge."
Understanding the advantage of striking first, Chen Yuan pointed his right hand at the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, his voice ringing out.
"Chirp!"
Spark's gaze turned sharp, cheeks puffed, instantly spewing out a thick flame, the raging fire reflected in the clear lake water, rapidly charging towards the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle.
"Shriek!"
At this moment, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle felt the danger swiftly approaching, overwhelming heat crushing in, the extreme temperature making its body feel discomfort.
Almost by reflex, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle fiercely flapped its powerful gray wings, whipping up a violent gust, narrowly dodging the Flame Surge as it soared upwards.
Boom!
The Flame Surge exploded loudly, dissipating in mid-air.
Witnessing this scene, Zhang Hao's eyes widened, mumbling, "It's so different from the old sow at home."
The old sow at home, apart from being big and strong, only managed to kick up dust when stepping down, with no other noteworthy skills.
Meanwhile,
The onlooking anglers were even more shocked, some dropping their fishing rods, some spitting out their cigarettes, and others directly pulling out phones to record.
"Quite agile."
Chen Yuan nodded slightly, though the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle barely avoided Spark's attack, he remained vigilant.
Going all out respects both the opponent and oneself.
"Shriek!"
The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle's angry gaze towards Spark was unwavering, two faintly visible pentagrams appearing on its forehead, engulfed in a whirlwind, around it forming several tangible Wind Blades, relentlessly charging at Spark!
"Elite quality?" Chen Yuan's eyes lit up.
This was the first elite quality wild Pet Beast he had encountered.
"Where's Cola? Come over and learn how those Wind Blades are used." Chen Yuan looked around but didn't find Cola's figure, had to command, "Flame Energy Assault!"
Spark nodded gently, its wings rising with shallow flames, soon like a prairie fire, fiercely burning, wrapping most of its body.
"Chirp!"
At this moment, Spark's momentum peaked, its body covered in flames erupted, valiantly charging forward!
At that instant, the Wind Blades were near at hand.
However, under the surprised gaze of the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, Spark crushed the Wind Blades effortlessly, not even pausing, speeding up toward itself!
Ten meters!
Five meters!
One meter!
Recovering, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle instantly flapped its wings, attempting to avoid the charging Spark, the swirling airflow about to lift it skyward.
But Spark's speed was faster and fiercer; it was already locked onto the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle.
The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle could not avoid, could only watch helplessly as the intense flames hit it, accompanied by spreading sparks, suddenly fiery light overwhelmed its body, scorching the feathers.
Bang!
Another powerful impact hit, with no resistance, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle tumbled from the sky, crashing directly into the lake, splashing large waves.
The good news is, the fire on its body extinguished.
The bad news is, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle is in pain all over.
"Shriek...."
Floating on the lake surface, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle struggled to rise, its soaked body exceptionally heavy, usually powerful wings unable to lift.
Forcing through the pain, it tried to look upward—silhouetted against the light in the sky, a pair of overlooking eyes gazed upon it, flapping wings shimmering red.
"Shriek..." The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle let out a defiant screech.
"Nice performance." Seeing Spark easily defeat the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction.
After advancing to elite and mastering Flame Energy Assault, Spark's strength was evidently top-tier at this stage.
Even a Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, which was much larger in size, was no match.
The encounter was resolved in just two rounds.
"Hiss..." Watching Spark's superior gaze, Zhang Hao couldn't resist gasping, then slapped his thigh, shouting, "I want to contract a Flame Cloud Falcon too!"
But just then, a faint screech echoed from the lake surface.
"Shriek..."
Under the eyes of the two men and Pet Beast, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle remarkably, by sheer willpower, slowly rose, shaking off the water droplets from its body.
The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle spread its wings again, fearlessly charging at Spark.
"A true warrior." Zhang Hao gave a thumbs-up.
In the next second,
With a loud "bang", the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle fell into the water again.
Zhang Hao: "..."
Spark tilted its eyes, puzzled staring at the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle.
Knowing it's outmatched, why not evade?
However, about a minute later,
The trembling Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle once again rose, looking at Spark with determination and resentment, screeching loudly, using all its might for the third charge.
Bang!
Zhang Hao couldn't bear watching the brutal scene, turning his head away.
Staring at the fallen-for-the-third-time Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, now unconscious in the water, Chen Yuan stroked his chin, "Courage is commendable, but such actions aren't wise."
"Haozi, lend a hand and take this silly eagle and the fish back to the farm."