"Thorn Pig, use Vine Whip!"
In normal low-level battles, the advantage of flying Pet Beasts isn't particularly significant.
Because low-level Pet Beasts usually lack the ability to carry their Beast Tamer while flying. Even if the Pet Beast takes to the air, the opponent can simply attack the Beast Tamer on the ground.
But this was an exhibition match. The Beast Tamers were observing from outside the field, so the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling's flying advantage immediately came into play. It floated in midair, effectively "immune" to purely ground-based moves like reckless charges.
The boy had no choice but to switch to ranged attacks, commanding the Thorn Pig to strike at the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling.
At the same moment he issued his command, Jiang Xing spoke: "Dragon Hatchling, use Dragon Ritual Dance to dodge the vines—then attack directly!"
The two commands were given almost simultaneously.
The Thorn Pig braced itself, the vines coiled around its limbs rapidly extending. Covered in thorn-like spikes, they lashed upward toward the sky.
But the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling was faster by a margin. Its body glided fluidly, like a graceful dance in motion. In the blink of an eye, it evaded every incoming vine strike, accelerating even further as it slammed straight into the Thorn Pig!
Dragon-type energy erupted instantly. The Thorn Pig was sent flying, crashing hard onto the stage.
"Thorn Pig, get up!" the boy shouted anxiously.
Unfortunately, it didn't possess any heaven-defying talent. After struggling for a few moments, it completely lost consciousness, its eyes turning into spirals.
It was a super-effective hit—a one-shot knockout. The battle was over.
Jiang Xing wasn't surprised in the slightest—
Back then, he had been utterly crushed by Su Muli. While commanding the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling, he had been forced into four consecutive revivals… but Su Muli was a true King-Class Beast Tamer, without any exaggeration.
Jiang Xing had just started out and even had to enter the battlefield personally. Being tactically overwhelmed was completely normal.
But now things were different. His opponent was merely an ordinary Novice Beast Tamer, and his partner was just a fairly average wood-type Pet Beast.
As a common low-level wood-type beast, the Thorn Pig had a very shallow species move pool—only a handful of techniques in total. The boy clearly didn't have the resources to train additional moves for it.
Jiang Xing could easily predict his commands. Combined with the superior Dragon-type advantage against wood-type attributes, along with a slight difference in Power Level, it resulted in an instant kill.
The entire fight lasted less than three seconds.
This kind of overwhelming battle wasn't intense at all.
But the spectators below the stage showed no dissatisfaction—in fact, they grew even more excited.
This was exactly what they wanted to see!!
After all, the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling was a dual Light-Dragon attribute Pet Beast, a Mid Commander Tier specimen of exceptional quality. Its future Species Tier limit was no lower than Overlord!
If it had to struggle through hundreds of exchanges just to barely defeat ordinary roadside Pet Beasts…
Wouldn't that be embarrassing?
This kind of effortless, one-hit victory was what matched their expectations of a true dragon hatchling!
"Thanks for cooperating." Jiang Xing took out a healing potion and fed it to the Thorn Pig.
Pet Beasts possessed strong vitality. Combined with the healing properties of the Beast Taming Space, as long as they weren't killed on the spot, they could almost always be saved.
Wood-type Pet Beasts were also well-known for their durability. After consuming the medicine, the Thorn Pig quickly regained consciousness and was recalled by the boy.
Jiang Xing then handed him two energy cubes and sent him off the stage before looking toward the audience.
"Any other Beast Tamers who want to challenge the Dragon Hatchling?"
"Me!!"
A wave of hands shot up instantly.
Many Beast Tamers wanted to personally experience the strength of the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling!
Jiang Xing didn't disappoint them. He directly commanded the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling to achieve twenty consecutive victories—
At this point, Jiang Xing's little trick came into play.
Dragon Ritual Dance wasn't just an offensive move—it was also a boosting move, stacking both strength and speed.
After building up several stacks at the beginning, its overall power surged. Combined with Light-type and Dragon-type moves, it went completely berserk. No matter what Pet Beast came onto the stage, as long as it was still within the Extraordinary Level, it was taken down in a single hit!
This kind of absolute dominance completely ignited the atmosphere on-site!
Of course, the Pet Beasts that had appeared so far were mostly common ones—household dogs, pigs, birds, rodents…
But one had to remember: the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling's previous form, the Golden-Patterned Koi, was also just a common "household fish"!
They were all everyday Pet Beasts—and yet the fish had transformed into a dragon. It was impossible not to be captivated.
At that moment, countless hesitant Beast Tamers finally made up their minds—to raise a fish of their own.
On the stage, after twenty consecutive victories—even if each battle had been a one-shot—the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling's stamina was nearly exhausted. Even its rainbow-colored mane had dimmed slightly.
Yet Jiang Xing acted as if he hadn't noticed, continuing: "Next challenger."
"May I?"
Before the audience could respond, an elderly voice rang out.
Looking in that direction, they saw an old man in a white coat who had somehow appeared in front of the stage.
Metallic spheres hung from the hem of his coat. He wore coin-like circular earrings. Floating above his shoulder was a palm-sized, jade-green oval fruit, slightly split open to reveal a pair of small eyes.
Seeing these features, many spectators immediately recognized him.
"Dr. Ail!"
"The legendary psychic-type researcher!"
"He actually came to the Shanghai Evolution Conference?"
Dr. Ail was from India, and his research institute was also based there.
Like Dr. Xu, he rarely left his home country unless it was for a world-class academic conference. Even when publishing research, he usually did so domestically…
So why had he suddenly come to Shanghai in China for this Evolution Conference?
The Beast Tamers were shocked and confused.
Only Jiang Xing, thinking of his own research paper, vaguely guessed the reason for Dr. Ail's appearance.
At this moment, facing the invitation, he readily agreed: "Of course."
Dr. Ail lightly tapped the ground and rose into the air, landing on the stage. The oval fruit on his shoulder floated down and hovered before him.
"This is Bodhi Sprout. Let it challenge the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling."
[Bodhi Sprout] was a dual wood-psychic Pet Beast. It was born at the Extraordinary Level and belonged to a High Commander Tier species—an extremely powerful base form!
It possessed a complete evolution chain. Its most famous—and strongest—evolved form was the Demi-God Tier [Kasyapa Bodhi King].
It was a national guardian Pet Beast species of India—a truly top-tier lineage, with even greater potential than the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling—
After all, the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling had only revealed its first stage so far. People could only estimate that its future Species Tier wouldn't be below Overlord, but its exact upper limit remained unknown.
The spectators showed eager anticipation.
This was the real clash of dragons and titans. Only a battle like this could truly prove the Dragon Hatchling's potential!
As the opponent stepped forward, the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling floated back to Jiang Xing's side.
"Please guide me, Doctor."
"Wait a moment." Seeing its exhausted state, Dr. Ail took out a small candy. "Your Pet Beast is already fatigued. Eat a Life Bean first to restore its condition."
The Life Bean originated from a special Life Secret Realm. Its production was limited, and it could instantly restore a Pet Beast to full condition—a top-tier recovery item.
Dr. Ail casually took one out just to ensure a fair fight… truly extravagant.
As expected, researchers were all absurdly wealthy.
Jiang Xing sighed inwardly but shook his head.
"No need. I trust my partner's strength… right, Dragon Hatchling?"
The Rainbow Dragon Hatchling nodded. Though its aura was fatigued, its eyes burned with fighting spirit.
"Mu!" (That's right—I'm unstoppable!)
"I understand."
Dr. Ail put away the Life Bean, his gaze fixed on the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling, filled with curiosity.
Dr. Xu had asked him to attend the Shanghai Evolution Conference and had mysteriously told him that his student would bring him a surprise…
Was he referring to this true dragon Pet Beast?
Then he would test its quality himself.
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