Chapter 129: Chapter 106: No More Hiding, the Ox King Takes the Stage
"We won." Wan Qiandao smiled the moment he saw Xiaobai lift his hoof.
Facing the Thunder Bull Beast, Xiaobai unexpectedly didn’t launch a Combined Skill directly, but instead opted for a probing Soul-Calming Hoof.
Doesn’t he know, in front of experts...
Every move can be deadly?!
Soul-Calming Hoof is different from Iron Horn Impact; once the hoof is lifted, the direction is fixed, and the skill direction can’t be changed.
After gaining Wan Ming’s permission, the Thunder Bull Beast immediately activated Skill 2: Furious Thunder Charge.
Truly a Thunder Attribute Spirit Beast, its speed was incredibly fast, flying towards Xiaobai like lightning.
At that moment, Xiaobai’s hoof just landed, with a heavy thump resounding.
The Thunder Bull Beast was overjoyed, ready to use the Thunder Triangle Array to end the battle, when suddenly a loud bang sounded, and its head buzzed.
It felt exhausted all over and detected a burning and painful sensation on its head...
Looking into the distance, a blue-black Plowhorn Beast was charging towards it with its head forming a Residual Shadow.
What was happening?
Did it get hit by the Soul-Calming Hoof?
But didn’t the Beastmaster say this skill couldn’t turn?
Confused and bewildered, the Thunder Bull Beast had a strong survival instinct.
But in its current state, before the opponent’s Iron Horn Impact arrived, it was unable to activate the Thunder Triangle Array in time to summon three thunder pillars for protection, as this skill isn’t instantaneously released.
Feeling anxious, Wan Ming was also in a hurry, unable to understand what was going on, he shouted:
"Thunder Bull Beast, use Celestial Tribulation Thunder Prison!"
...
Following Wan Ming’s command, the Thunder Bull Beast raised its head angrily, and the stout horns on its head flashed with a peculiar glow, then suddenly burst into two dazzling bolts of lightning.
The lightning, like two winding dragons, crackled with powerful currents, shooting towards Xiaobai at lightning speed. They quickly intertwined and mingled before him, eventually forming an impenetrable electric cage.
The electric currents on the cage flickered and jumped incessantly, emitting snapping sounds.
Xiaobai attempted to break through the confines of the cage, but each time he touched the electrified barrier, he was hit by a strong electric shock...
For a moment, Xiaobai’s fur stood on end, and he could even smell a burning scent.
This time, he was truly paralyzed by the electricity.
"Moo~~~"
Xiaobai stuck out his bovine tongue, finally becoming docile.
Fortunately, this was the Celestial Tribulation Thunder Prison cast by the Thunder Bull Beast in an exhausted state, so its effect was not long-lasting.
But among the audience, there were continuous exclamations of admiration.
"Although not as shocking as the Absolute Bone Realm, it is indeed worthy of the Sub-Beast King Bloodline, this skill is pretty freakish."
"To have made it here, they must be the cream of the crop among bulls."
"What a pity, Lin Chen is sure to lose, completely restrained this time."
"By the way, how did Lin Chen’s Spirit Beast manage to hit the Thunder Bull Beast just now?"
Chatter filled the air, with voices ceaselessly overlapping.
Indeed, the Celestial Tribulation Thunder Prison counteracts the Barbaric Bloodline...
Simply put, the Barbaric Bloodline is about explosive bursts like madness, but the Celestial Tribulation Thunder Prison’s ability is to ’trap’ beasts.
Yet many remained puzzled about how Xiaobai managed to kick the Thunder Bull Beast, though among the audience were keen-eyed experts, one of whom, a Beastmaster, said:
"It was preemption."
"Preemption?!"
The crowd still didn’t understand.
The expert explained, "Simply put, it predicted the displacement position of the Furious Thunder Charge, it wasn’t directed at the Thunder Bull Beast’s original position from the start..."
The audience was stunned.
How could one predict this?
The Furious Thunder Charge is so fast.
Meanwhile, the three seating in the VIP section, including Qin Hao, exchanged knowing glances. Qin Hao spoke first, "I think I remember something."
"Me too."
Cai Yuanji twitched at the corners of his mouth, recalling the memory.
Previously, when they were observing Wan Ming’s battle, Lin Chen was taking notes, writing and drawing on a piece of paper beside him.
Qin Hao glanced at it and noticed angles and such on it.
Initially, he didn’t understand, but now it made perfect sense.
Was Lin Chen calculating the distance of the Furious Thunder Charge?
But...
How did he know the Thunder Bull Beast’s direction of movement?
...
None of the three could figure it out, yet Lin Chen sighed.
What a pity...
From the beginning, he calculated the Thunder Bull Beast’s Skill 2, discovering its bad habit of liking to ’take advantage of vulnerability’.
Whenever it sees an opening, it immediately uses Furious Thunder Charge like seeing a cow.
Every time, its appearing position was slightly to the upper right.
So, Lin Chen explained to Xiaobai, and they even practiced against it last night.
He intended to trick the Thunder Bull Beast and keep the Barbaric Bloodline for advancement.
It seems this plan failed.
Lin Chen was not too disappointed, reaching the semi-finals means they weren’t weaklings.
On the other hand, Wan Ming felt completely different, as if deeply humiliated.
Though clearly weaker, how dare they make him use his ultimate move first?
In anger, Wan Ming waved his hand and said:
"Thunder Bull Beast, hold nothing back, finish it with full force."
Recovering from exhaustion, the Thunder Bull Beast had already caught its breath, raised its head once more, and its horns burst into two bolts of lightning again.
This time, it was the Celestial Tribulation Thunder Prison in a full state.
Naturally, Xiaobai wouldn’t stand idle awaiting ’death’, so he activated Iron Horn Impact for a rapid sprint.
But his speed ultimately couldn’t outpace the lightning; soon, the electricity caught up with him and confined him firmly in the Thunder Prison once more.
"It’s over," Wan Ming smiled.
Other spectators also felt regret.
"The young Plowhorn Beast has already performed many miracles."
"Yes, who could have expected a Level 16 Plowhorn Beast to make it to the semi-finals."
"A loss worth celebrating."
"Not yet, the Plowhorn Beast hasn’t activated its Barbaric Bloodline, what’s the rush."
"It’s useless; the Thunder Prison is terrifying. I doubt even the Barbaric Bloodline can break free."
"It’s naturally restrained; how can it compete?"
Sighs resounded continuously, with many even shouting.
"Plowhorn Beast!"
"Plowhorn Beast!!!"
...
On stage, Xiaobai was extremely docile, having just been paralyzed by electricity.
So this time, he didn’t dare to touch anything.
He was like a docile ox, quietly standing there...
Seeing the Thunder Bull Beast preparing to charge again, he finally turned to look at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen also let out a sigh...
At this point, he could no longer hide it.
Let’s lay cards on the table.
No more pretending!
Lin Chen raised his right hand high, which was the secret signal he and Xiaobai had agreed upon.
Simultaneously, he loudly said, "Xiaobai, charge!"
Xiaobai’s heart pounded vigorously....
Thump~~
Thump~~~
To control this skill, it had endured a multitude of hardships, exhausting itself like a dog every day.
Managing to control it with great difficulty, it had to stay hidden for the sake of winning the championship, enduring the disdain of the world...
But starting today, it wouldn’t need to bear that peculiar gaze anymore.
It, Xiaobai...
Is not some mad bull!
But a...
Barbaric Bull King!