"Meow?!" (Really?!)
"Of course," Lin Su casually pulled up some data, "Look, this is a recorded case from Blue Star before, where an Earth Armor Dragon experienced something like a hallucination after accidentally coming into contact with fire attribute supernatural resources. In fact, what it saw was part of the body of its new evolution form: the Flame Armor Dragon."
"After this occurrence, many researchers tried similar methods to study the new evolution forms of pet beasts. However, evidence has shown that not every pet beast can experience this phenomenon; only a small number of pet beasts that are particularly compatible with their evolution form have a certain probability of triggering similar events..."
As Lin Su spoke, his own eyes started to shine, and he eventually couldn't help but grab Qiuqiu and toss it into the air, "This means your compatibility with the evolution form is even higher than that of an average Snow Trace!"
"Meow!" (Yay!)
Higher compatibility with the evolution form means that Qiuqiu's evolution will be less difficult than an average Snow Trace, and the likelihood of success greater—it's definitely good news.
Moreover, this would undoubtedly provide a more compelling argument for proposing the evolution form of Snow Trace on Blue Star in the future.
Originally, upon hearing Qiuqiu speak of this, all sorts of concerns and speculations in Lin Su's mind dispelled by themselves.
"Alright, let's head to the Beast Taming Space now; we'll go practice at Shenwu together," Lin Su said with a smile, stroking Qiuqiu's head, "Your Frost Storm has broken through to Tier II, and you've also learned Frost Eyes. I think we can try to challenge the third floor of the Beast Tower now. After that, we'll continue practicing. I need to keep preparing for the Tamer's Grand Competition."
With Qiuqiu's high compatibility with its evolution form, he had to work even harder to win the championship of the Tamer's Grand Competition, so as to ensure that Qiuqiu could evolve in the Nirvana Pool.
"Meow!" (The third floor!)
The tiny Qiuqiu possessed an immense fighting spirit.
...
The world of Shenwu.
Early in the morning, Mu Yuxing leisurely sipped tea by the window.
As a Coronet-level Tamer, wasting time like this wasn't good.
He silently admonished himself, resolved to try concocting a new type of Emperor Level energy liquid after finishing this pot of tea.
However, his attention was quickly drawn to a figure heading towards the Beast Tower.
This kid came to the Beast Tower just yesterday, and here he is again today?
A smile flickered in Mu Yuxing's eyes.
Most Beast Tamers are like this when they first start entering the Beast Tower. To them, the benefits of challenging the tower are irresistibly sweet. However, as the proficiency of the pet beast skill improves, the benefits of tower challenges plummet and the higher the pet beast's growth stage, the more pressure they face inside the Beast Tower.
Yesterday Lin Su had only managed the first two floors, and he was quickly defeated on the third. Mu Yuxing didn't expect any changes today, but even so, he eagerly watched the huge screen in front of the Beast Tower.
After all, this was a lad he appreciated.
Hmm... another new excuse to slack off.
...
"Frost Storm!"
Following Lin Su's command, Qiuqiu raised its hand and slapped down, unleashing a sweeping storm that engulfed endless wind and snow, instantly swallowing the second floor Snow Trace.
Frost Storm reaching Tier II provided a huge boost to Qiuqiu's strength. The first and second floors, which initially required a bit of struggle, were now almost insta-kills; there wasn't even a need for rest in between.
In terms of attack range, as well as speed and power, Tier II Frost Storm blew Tier I out of the water. Before the Snow Trace's attack range could reach, Qiuqiu had already slapped it away. Naturally, there was no suspense in the battle.
As the opposing Snow Trace was devoured by the Frost Storm, the surroundings rapidly shattered like a bubble, leaving behind only the Crystal Stone floating mid-air and the stairs leading to the third floor.
The opponent on the third floor would be another Snow Trace whose Frost Storm had also reached Tier II.
Therefore, Lin Su took no chances, taking down the Crystal Stone and placing it on Qiuqiu's forehead. He took out an energy liquid from his pocket, intended to restore Qiuqiu's energy after the dream practice, hoping to face the third floor in the best possible condition.
Soon, Qiuqiu reopened its eyes.
"Meow! (｡òωó｡)" (Frost Storm has improved again!)
"It's good to make progress," Lin Su said with a smile.
The Crystal Stones from the first and second floors allowed Qiuqiu to train the Frost Storm sixty more times.
Breaking through from Tier II to Tier III Frost Storm might require thousands of training sessions, so the improvement from sixty sessions was limited. But to make a recently advanced Tier II Frost Storm more skilled was enough.
This was also preparation for the upcoming battle on the third floor.
Unless there was a surprise, the Snow Trace on the third floor would likely have a higher proficiency in Frost Storm than Qiuqiu.
However, Qiuqiu had its own advantage: the newly learned skill, Frost Eyes.
Although it was only the first layer, the enhancement of vision greatly aided in combat.
Therefore, Qiuqiu still had a chance of winning.
"Recover as quickly as possible," Lin Su handed over the energy drink.
"Meow!" (Okay!)
"Pur~ gulp gulp gulp~"
...
As Mu Yuxing stared at the "Lin Su, second layer" displayed on the massive screen, he lapsed into contemplation.
He wasn't surprised that Lin Su had entered the second layer.
But why did it feel... that his speed of tower climbing was frighteningly fast?
It was almost immediately after passing the first layer that he directly cleared the second layer.
Did he just pass the second layer without even letting his pet beast recover its strength after clearing the first?
Is it possible that yesterday he cautiously rested midway, and today, realizing he didn't need to be cautious, he passed the first two layers in one go, took the benefits, and then just left?
Hmm... it wasn't impossible.
Mu Yuxing thought silently, then slightly furrowed his brow.
It had been a while since Lin Su passed the second layer.
He hadn't come out yet; could it be this kid was planning to try the third layer too?
Lin Su, currently climbing the tower, naturally had no idea about Mu Yuxing's thoughts outside. Had he known, he would simply say...
Not planning, but already doing it.
Faced with the newly appeared Xue Henqing in the third layer, Lin Su didn't hesitate to issue a command.
"Keep Frost Eyes active the whole time, move rapidly with Snow Trace, and look for the opportunity to unleash Frost Storm!"
Cascading ice flowers bloomed beneath Qiuqiu's feet, its eyes covered with a layer of hoarfrost, its glacially beautiful pupils seeming to fog over with a layer of frost.
Under the influence of Frost Eyes, everything around slowed down, including its movements. Through the vast snowstorm, Xue Henqing on the opposite side became clearly visible.
The ice flowers under its feet flickered as its path turned into unpredictable curves, quickly approaching the enemy ahead.
At that moment, Xue Henqing on the other side moved.
The Xue Henqing, having waited patiently, saw Qiuqiu enter its attack range, and immediately unleashed a paw strike without any hesitation.
Just like the last tower challenge, countless storms wrapped in frost snow, like an avalanche off a snowy mountain, came crashing over Qiuqiu like an overwhelming wave.
The frost in Qiuqiu's eyes intensified, the surging snowstorm unable to obscure its sight in the slightest.
The world in its eyes slowed down, the snowstorm slowed down, and everything around it slowed down at that moment!
It saw!
Qiuqiu clearly witnessed each and every trajectory of the frost flowers within the storm, saw their spinning trails as they scraped through the tumult, and saw where they would land.
It could dodge!
Underneath its feet, a cluster of ice flowers burst forth, like a rapid white shadow flashing across the snow, and with ghostly speed, Qiuqiu evaded the overwhelming frost snow. Rapidly approaching Xue Henqing before it could react, Qiuqiu raised its paw.
Within its delicate paw, snowflakes danced, and a storm raged!
It was not just a simple Frost Storm; it was a combination of Snow Blow and Frost Storm. Both, now at the second layer, no longer required spitting actions. At this moment, the two merged quietly in the palm of Qiuqiu, transforming into the most devastating force. With unrivaled might, like a collapsing peak, it violently engulfed the panicked Xue Henqing before it.
The vast snowstorm came to a standstill, everything around shattered as if they were mere soap bubbles.
"Qiuqiu, well done!" Lin Su's face was filled with a smile as he held and soothed Qiuqiu.
Outside the Beast Taming Tower, Mu Yuxing's eyes widened in shock as he saw the sudden appearance of "Lin Su, third layer" on the screen, his face a picture of astonishment. He didn't even notice the boiling tea spilling onto his pants as he fumbled the teapot.
The third layer... he's passed it?
This was only his second visit to the Beast Taming Tower, right?
This rate of progress was absurdly fast, wasn't it?!