Chapter 107: Spirit Beast Competition

"Yu Xiong, Yu Xiong, do you think I have a chance to subdue that wild monkey this time?"

Fang Caifeng came before Yu Zhangsheng with a laughing face, handing over a spirit stone.

Yu Zhangsheng took it without hesitation; free money wasn't for fools.

He nodded and said, "This time be a bit more cautious. Don't rush inside right at the start; let the spirit beast harass it from the side while you circle around and wear it down slowly. Once it shows signs of exhaustion, use the Beast Taming Art to attempt a contract."

"Don't worry, I'm watching from the side. Even if you fail again this time, you won't be in danger."

"Yu Xiong is truly a good man!" Fang Caifeng's eyes were full of gratitude.

"You're too polite, too polite. We're all Outer Sect Disciples of Yushou Peak, just helping each other." Yu Zhangsheng quickly waved his hand, then said, "Brother Fang, go ahead. I wish you success!"

"Got it! Yu Xiong, watch closely!" Fang Caifeng, full of fighting spirit, charged toward the wild monkey's rocky area.

He summoned a Sand-Flying Dog and launched an attack.

During this period, Fang Caifeng would come to the Beast Garden from time to time. I don't know if he had a grudge against this wild monkey, but he refused to choose any other spirit beast, determined to see it through to the end.

After one meeting comes familiarity; whether it was the wild monkey or Yu Zhangsheng, they both came to understand him.

"This guy really is persistent, not bad." Yu Zhangsheng glanced at the battle, feeling that Fang Caifeng had a good chance of contracting it this time.

"Roar!"

The wild monkey roared to the sky, slammed both fists into the ground, and summoned earth spikes one after another.

Under Fang Caifeng's command, the Sand-Flying Dog dodged the attack immediately, kicking up a cloud of sand and dust that blinded the wild monkey's eyes.

"Watch my Earth Binding Art!"

Fang Caifeng shouted, formed hand seals, and cast the spell. Within the sand and dust, gravel quickly gathered into a palm, pressing down toward the wild monkey.

The palm of sand and earth pressed the wild monkey to the ground, unable to move.

With a Sand-Flying Dog harassing it from the side, the wild monkey's stamina was constantly drained.

Finally, the wild monkey struggled twice, shook its head somewhat vexedly, and looked as if the other side intended to give up resistance.

During this time, it felt its life was too tiring. Once the other side targeted it, they would come harass it every now and then.

Sigh, if it really doesn't work, I might as well submit.

"Hehe, didn't expect that, did you?"

Fang Caifeng said smugly with a smile.

The wild monkey snorted through its nose, then turned its head.

"Follow me, I'll definitely not let you lose out. Rest assured."

With Fang Caifeng's comfort and persuasion, the wild monkey closed its eyes and accepted the soul imprint.

Contract successful. Fang Caifeng shouted ecstatically, "Yu Xiong, Yu Xiong, I succeeded!"

After putting the wild monkey into his Inner Landscape, he couldn't wait to run to Yu Zhangsheng, looking up and laughing, "This wild monkey finally couldn't withstand my persistence. Hahaha."

"Seeing that you've contracted it, congratulations, congratulations. You've finally gotten your wish."

Yu Zhangsheng cupped his hands and smiled.

"Indeed. With this wild monkey, I'm sure to get a good ranking in the Spirit Beast Competition in a few days." Fang Caifeng said with a smile.

Hearing this, Yu Zhangsheng asked somewhat confused, "Spirit Beast Competition? What is that?"

"Yu Xiong doesn't know?" Fang Caifeng looked at him in surprise. Yu Zhangsheng shook his head.

Since arriving at Yushou Peak, he had lived a two-point-one-line life: either in the Beast Garden or the Spirit Chicken Garden. Except for occasionally going to the Affairs Hall to take a quest, he basically never went out. The only Outer Sect Disciple he knew and was familiar with here was Fang Caifeng.

As for those Yushou Peak disciples who advanced to Outer Sect at the same time as him, he hadn't contacted them.

"Yu Xiong, your life is too simple, isn't it? You don't even know about Yushou Peak's annual Spirit Beast Competition." Fang Caifeng said somewhat embarrassedly.

"This Spirit Beast Competition is an annual competition established to test our Outer Sect Disciples. This year it's in Yuntai Mountain Valley behind."

"We Outer Sect Disciples have to participate every year. Through it, we gain support for cultivation resources. If we perform well, we might be noticed by Foundation Establishment Powerhouses or Golden Core True Persons and chosen as disciples!"

"But the difficulty is very high. You must be in the top few to have a chance, so it tests various qualities and adaptability." Fang Caifeng sighed and said.

"Yu Xiong, don't look at how few new disciples join Yushou Peak each year. But accumulated over the years, there are many disciples above who occupy the latrine without defecating."

"In terms of foundation, they are much stronger than us. Several are at Qi Refining Peak, planning to advance to Inner Sect Disciples."

Yu Zhangsheng frowned. He didn't expect Yushou Peak to have this kind of competition. He asked, "Then what is the content of this competition?"

"Then what is the content of this competition?"

"The Spirit Beast Competition is divided into two rounds. The first round is an elimination round. Everyone searches for Yuntai in Yuntai Mountain Valley. Occupying it for the time it takes a stick of incense to burn means passing."

"This requires coordination with your spirit beast and also relies heavily on luck. If your luck is bad, you're easily besieged, so you have to run fast." Fang Caifeng explained the rules of the Spirit Beast Competition.

"As for the second round, it's generally held half a month later, giving Beast Tamers and spirit beasts enough time to rest and heal their injuries, conducting a one-on-one match."

"Sometimes if you're unlucky and meet a Beast Tamer whose spirit beast counters your attribute, you might be eliminated in one match. If you're lucky, some can lie down and still make the top three."

"But luck is also something cultivation cannot lack. Who knows? Anyway, the Spirit Beast Competition happens every year, giving new disciples plenty of opportunities."

Fang Caifeng said, then suddenly revealed a smile.

"If we can get top three, besides possibly being accepted as disciples by a Golden Core True Person, we can also choose any spirit beast corpse below Third Rank as a reward. Whether used to refine magic artifacts or nurture spirit beasts, it's fine."

Hearing this, Yu Zhangsheng's eyes lit up.

He currently lacked a high-bloodline spirit beast as material. The Red Tempered Snake had long been unable to break through, and in terms of bloodline, he had visited Wan Beast Tower several times without finding a suitable one.

As for the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm, as a First-Order Secret Realm, the spirit beasts inside were also very common.

And in Yushou Peak, who knows, there might be the high-bloodline one he needs! "I see. If I have time, I'll sign up too." Yu Zhangsheng nodded.

"Yu Xiong needs to hurry with signing up. In two days, registration might close. You'd better go to the Affairs Hall today to sign up, so you don't miss it."

"I'm also quite curious about Yu Xiong's strength. Haha, hope to meet you in the competition." Fang Caifeng laughed loudly.

Yu Zhangsheng silently thought in his heart.

No, you won't hope to meet me.

After chatting for a while longer, Yu Zhangsheng had also clarified the rules of the Spirit Beast Competition. Fang Caifeng then waved his hand and left.

Yu Zhangsheng made his way to the Affairs Hall, and just as he arrived he heard a commotion inside — it sounded like someone was arguing, and a male voice was shouting.

"You, this Snow Leopard Beast, why don't you stay put in your Inner Landscape? Letting it out to seek death!"

"Let me tell you, a piece of trash like you, participating in the Bi Sai is just a Waste Time — you'd better scram off to the side and cool down!"

(Chapter End)