Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

Chapter 408: The Light Of Evolution?!

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"Lu!"

Lubao's eyes lit up, a determined look flashing across her gaze. The energy within her body surged rapidly, and with her head raised high, she let out an exhilarating cry.

Ice Flower Seal? Did Qiao Sang just say Ice Flower Seal?!

No way. Zhang Xueming's mind faltered slightly. Ice Qiya using Ice Flower Seal? That couldn't be possible. She'd never heard of it before.

But after a moment of thought, she relaxed.

Even if it could use Ice Flower Seal, so what? That skill, while formidable in its later stages and nearly unbeatable, was practically useless in the early stages. Besides, her Ice Sea Lion was an ice-type beast with some natural resistance to freezing effects.

Moreover, at the speed Ice Sea Lion was descending, it should strike Ice Qiya with Body Slam first!

From the stands, groans of frustration echoed throughout the audience.

Though Ice Qiya had regained its stamina with Healing Light, it was still clearly being toyed with by Ice Sea Lion.

First, it was immobilized by the wide-ranging Ice Spikes. Then, Ice Sea Lion deliberately left an open space to set up Body Slam. Everything was unfolding according to Ice Sea Lion's plan.

"Why use Body Slam?! Its sheer size looks like it’s going to flatten Ice Qiya into a pancake!"

"Seriously?! Using a high-tier skill against Ice Qiya? Does Zhang Xueming have no heart?!"

"Qiao Sang, please! Just forfeit this match already! Don’t let Ice Qiya suffer more damage!"

"Wait, did you hear Qiao Sang earlier? She said Ice Flower Seal! Is Ice Qiya really that incredible?! It can even use Ice Flower Seal?"

"Ugh, it’s not that I doubt Ice Qiya, but Ice Flower Seal is useless early on. Plus, Ice Sea Lion is not only an ice-type beast, it’s also a level higher. Even if Ice Qiya can use it, could it really turn the tables?"

"True, true. Ice Qiya, forget about Ice Flower Seal! Just spray some water and hide!"

"Wait, what?! Ice Qiya actually knows Ice Flower Seal! Look! It’s snowing!"

On the battlefield, as Lubao’s high-pitched cry echoed, pristine snowflakes began to fall... One, two...

And then, a flurry of snow followed, dancing in the air and gracing the battlefield with a dazzling beauty.

Amid the snowfall, the first figure to emerge was the imposing Ice Sea Lion.

"Sea!"

Its fur bristled as the colossal creature plummeted toward the ground at an alarming speed, the air whistling from its rapid descent.

At that moment, the audience's fleeting excitement over the snow was replaced by mounting anxiety.

No one doubted the destructive power of Body Slam.

If that move landed, Ice Qiya would undoubtedly suffer severe injuries and faint on the spot.

Amidst the swirling snowflakes, Lubao’s heart pounded wildly. She felt this time... she might actually succeed.

“Dodge!”

A massive shadow loomed overhead. Lubao heard her trainer’s voice loud and clear.

Cornered near the ice spike trap, Lubao didn’t hesitate. She leaped toward the sharp, frozen spikes below.

At the same moment, Ice Sea Lion crashed to the ground with incredible force, causing gusts of wind to whip around its massive form.

The ground splintered and cracked, debris flying everywhere as spiderweb-like fissures spread from beneath Ice Sea Lion.

In an instant, every ice spike on the field shattered into pieces.

“Lu!”

The impact sent the already injured Lubao flying backward, her body propelled by the residual force.

Even the shockwave alone was devastating. If the attack had struck Lubao directly… Qiao Sang cut her thoughts short, unwilling to imagine the consequences.

There was something more pressing to focus on. Raising her head, she looked at the snowflakes drifting toward Ice Sea Lion and quickly accessed her Beastmaster Codex.

Over the past days, Lubao had been diligently practicing Ice Flower Seal.

While some online strategies were scatterbrained, certain ideas weren’t without merit.

Lubao, initially clueless about how to start training, eventually focused on compressing and condensing cold energy. Over time, her snow summoning grew heavier and more substantial.

Beasts usually had an instinctive feel for their progress. They knew when they weren’t ready and when they were on the cusp of success, only lacking a trigger.

Lubao had told her she was just one step away.

Qiao Sang hadn’t known how to help. Breakthroughs were elusive and varied, some came naturally, others through sudden enlightenment, rare resources, or the crucible of battle.

Though Ice Flower Seal wasn’t fully mastered, it felt like Lubao was on the brink of something significant.

Qiao Sang had a hunch. This match against Ice Sea Lion might be the catalyst Lubao needed.

Being outmatched throughout the battle, unable to land a single hit, Lubao’s desire to win should be overwhelming. The tension was certainly enough.

She quickly found Lubao’s page in the Beastmaster Codex.

At first glance, her eyes locked onto the words Ice Flower Seal.

Holy crap, it worked! Calm down, calm down! There’s still work to do…

Suppressing her excitement, Qiao Sang swiftly allocated points to the skill.

Back on the battlefield, just as Qiao Sang enhanced the skill, snowflakes fell onto Ice Sea Lion.

As an ice-type beast, Ice Sea Lion paid no mind to the snow, relishing its chill.

“Lu…”

Lubao stared intently at Ice Sea Lion, eager to see if she had succeeded.

“Ice Spikes!” Zhang Xueming shouted.

Though Ice Qiya had evaded Body Slam by leaping into the ice trap, it was injured. Now was the perfect time to strike!

“Sea!”

Ice Sea Lion roared, frost rapidly condensing around its massive frame. Dozens of icy spikes materialized in midair.

“Lu…”

Lubao tensed, her limbs tightening as she prepared to react.

But then, her expression froze.

Her gaze locked on the towering beast before her.

Perched atop Ice Sea Lion's head was an exquisite ice flower.

"Lu..."

Lubao stood motionless, stunned.

"Dodge!" Her trainer’s voice snapped her back to reality.

Reacting instinctively, Lubao moved.

The spikes kept coming, relentless.

Logically, the injured Lubao should have grown weaker. Yet, she seemed to grow more exhilarated as she dodged.

Glancing toward her trainer, she saw Qiao Sang give a thumbs-up, mouthing, "Well done!"

Though she didn’t speak, Lubao understood her perfectly.

“Lu!”

A grin spread across Lubao’s face, filled with joy.

She dashed around the field, channeling her newfound emotions into every step.

To the spectators, the pursuing ice spikes no longer seemed like an attack but part of a playful game.

"Fei Fei!"

"Fei Fei!"

The familiar voice of Emerald Python suddenly called out.

Lubao stopped, looking back toward her friend.

“Fei Fei!”

Emerald Python greeted enthusiastically.

“Lu…”

Lubao blinked at it, pausing.

Boom, boom, boom!

The spikes struck Lubao directly.

Snowflakes continued to fall.

“Fei Fei!”

Emerald Python cried out, worry and guilt written across its face.

The crowd held their breath, hearts clenching for the injured Ice Qiya. Discussions about Ice Flower Seal or Lubao’s earlier elation faded away.

Some couldn’t bear to watch, covering their eyes.

But then…

“Wait…”

“Wha- What’s that light?!”

“That’s not Healing Light, is it?!”

From the murmurs and gasps, the atmosphere shifted.

One spectator, hesitant, lowered her hands.

The sight she feared didn’t appear.

Instead, Ice Qiya stood bathed in dazzling white light.

She froze, then shot to her feet, her voice trembling with disbelief.

“Ev… Evolutionary Light?!”