Despite everyone's extreme curiosity about Bai Shi's species, no one could determine what kind of species he was.
Most people had some understanding of the species of contracted beasts, but Bai Shi's type was completely unfamiliar to them.
The reason why nobody could determine Bai Shi's species was that Bai Li Hong Zhuang had concealed the "η" character on his forehead. Otherwise, his identity as a Beast King would have been easily recognized.
When Bai Li Hong Zhuang first learned of Bai Shi's identity, she immediately covered up the "η" character on his forehead. And now, it had become a habit for her.
Otherwise, if everyone knew that Bai Shi was a Beast King, it would undoubtedly cause a greater sensation.
"Junior Sister Bai Li, congratulations. I never expected your contracted beast to be so powerful," Ye Chenyu exclaimed with astonishment. None of them had anticipated Bai Shi's formidable combat strength.
With Bai Shi's strength, Bai Li Hong Zhuang's hidden trump card was truly astonishing.
Once Bai Li Hong Zhuang and Bai Shi's strengths were combined, many disciples would likely not be able to match them.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang smiled faintly and replied, "Senior Brother Ye is too kind."
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The competition continued throughout the entire day.
The disciples who won wore joyful expressions, while those who lost were filled with sorrow.
Once they lost, there would be no more chances in the near future.
In this process, the forty matches finally concluded before nightfall.
Qiao Yingze announced the names of the disciples who advanced to the second preliminary round on the spot. Tomorrow would be the stage for these forty disciples.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang had been a spectator throughout the entire day and only left with everyone else after the competition ended.
"Bai Li Hong Zhuang, you're just relying on your contracted beast. Although the strength of this contracted beast is decent, it's impossible for you to reach the finals relying solely on it!" Tan Lehuan, passing by Bai Li Hong Zhuang, spoke bitterly.
"Instead of worrying about whether I can persevere, you should worry about yourself." Bai Li Hong Zhuang sneered.
Tan Lehuan snorted and then left.
Xia Zhiqing and the others finally arrived beside Bai Li Hong Zhuang, looking puzzled after seeing Tan Lehuan's furious departure earlier.
"Hong Zhuang, what did that woman say?" Xia Zhiqing frowned.
They had been sitting in the spectator stands all day, so they had no idea what had happened.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang waved her hand dismissively. "It's nothing, no need to worry about it."
Seeing Bai Li Hong Zhuang's response, Xia Zhiqing and the others understood. With Bai Li Hong Zhuang's status and abilities, there was really nothing to worry about.
"Bai Shi, it's been a while. I didn't expect you to become so powerful." Xia Zhiqing gently touched Bai Shi's head. Bai Shi was truly majestic now, and his combat prowess was terrifying.
In comparison, her Little Wind had a significant gap to bridge.
Bai Shi nuzzled against Xia Zhiqing's hand. It was familiar with Xia Zhiqing, who had watched it grow.
"Your Wind Spirit Tigers have also grown stronger quickly," Bai Li Hong Zhuang remarked, noticing the three Wind Spirit Tigers following Xia Zhiqing and the others. After some time apart, these Wind Spirit Tigers had grown much larger, and their aura had also increased significantly.