[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-starting-from-zero":3,"chapter-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-376":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Starting From Zero",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1459049,1907,"Chapter 376: Ruthless","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-376",376,"\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contestants on the bench all had the same thought flash through their minds when they saw the scene unfold:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rumors were true, Qiao Sang really has a penchant for dizzying her opponents…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No more waiting...\" Ding Yanjing’s heart tightened. He decisively switched his strategy and commanded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use the electric shock now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fwe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flash-Leaving Crow, Ya Ya, opened its eyes upon hearing the order. Its gaze was sharp and clear, a stark contrast to its earlier helpless state of wailing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let out a cry as lightning spread across its body, yellow arcs of electricity surging along the rotation's direction and descending from mid-air in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions echoed as shallow pits appeared on the ground, accompanied by flying debris. Some fragments inevitably flew in the direction of the Treasure-Seeking Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yanjing recalled Coach Zhang’s teachings:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using high-level skills requires focus. For skills like Shadow Control, energy flow must be sustained. No matter the skill, as long as it’s still being executed, it can be interrupted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Control is a high-level skill, but its efficacy depends on the user. Essentially, it's a shadow-based technique. For a Treasure-Seeking Demon, a small, underdeveloped one at that, its shadow extension is significantly limited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though this Treasure-Seeking Demon has mastered the three-dimensional mode of Shadow Control, the mode has its flaws when used for binding control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, it can only bind larger opponents after getting close, as its small size limits the shadow’s range.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, sufficient strength is required. Look at its previous battle videos: Every time it tried to bind flying beasts in three-dimensional mode, it couldn't pull them down. That’s because it lacks the strength to drag its opponents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like using an unbreakable rope to tie someone up. To drag them, you need the strength to match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In two-dimensional mode, Shadow Control doesn’t require strength, but any disruption can break it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If your pet gets its shadow controlled, don’t panic. When the shadows connect, the ghost-type beast must stay stationary. Just find a way to force the Treasure-Seeking out of position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ding Yanjing watched debris continuously pelt the Treasure-Seeking Demon, his confidence surged, and his usual expression returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if it knows a high-level skill? Once you understand it, breaking it is a piece of cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Qiao Sang’s voice rang out from across the battlefield:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use the opponent as a shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yanjing: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, the Treasure-Seeking Demon abruptly stopped spinning and lunged downward, suddenly spinning again with even greater force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The controlled Flash-Leaving Crow ceased its rotation as well and dropped straight down. It came to an abrupt halt just one centimeter above the ground, then began circling the Treasure-Seeking Demon in a wide radius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Flash-Leaving Crow didn’t discharge electricity during its descent, its rapid fall caused debris from its earlier strikes to continue flying. These fragments now struck the Flash-Leaving Crow itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yanjing’s face froze as exclamation marks flooded his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?! This works?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the audience erupted into cheers and applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Who would believe this was done by a high school student?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible! If it were me, I wouldn’t have thought to use the Flash-Leaving Crow to shield against attacks so quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, don’t compare yourself to them. You're 36 and only have two pets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Flash-Leaving Crow is amazing too. It’s been spinning like that and hasn’t gotten dizzy. It can even attack while being controlled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right? I can’t even keep my eyes open on a pendulum ride, let alone use my phone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that Treasure-Seeking Demon’s reaction speed is insane. It not only understands Qiao Sang’s instructions but executes them instantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaction speed is different from reflex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaction speed depends on the coordination between sensory and neuromuscular systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Treasure-Seeking Demon’s actions were purely instinctive, the observer wouldn’t be so impressed. Reflexes are unconscious and can be trained over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reaction speed is more hereditary, with limited room for improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, it requires both intelligence and talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Treasure-Seeking Demon comprehended its master’s commands, acted immediately, and timed the counter perfectly to block debris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such capabilities aren’t easily trainable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this goes on, I’m going to lose. What should I do?Ding Yanjing’s gaze swept across the field, landing on the ground. His eyes sharpened as he shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stab your beak into the ground!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flash-Leaving Crow was already dizzy, but the pain it felt kept it conscious. Hearing its trainer’s command clearly, it opened its eyes and saw the ground just inches away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is going to hurt...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought flashed through its mind before it steeled itself. Without hesitation, it lowered its head forcefully, driving its sharp black beak into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Little Treasure continued spinning, dragging its shadow along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was plowed into a ten-centimeter-wide trench before the Flash-Leaving Crow’s motion finally stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to its size and angle, Little Treasure didn’t notice the Flash-Leaving Crow stabbing its beak into the earth. Curious, he shifted his short claws in the same spinning direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure looked confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why can’t I control it anymore?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gutsy move!Qiao Sang thought.For a high schooler, this decisiveness is rare indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pull it out.\" Qiao Sang commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pull it out?Little Treasure paused in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Ding Yanjing seized the opportunity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use Thunderbolt on the ground!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electric currents surged from the Flash-Leaving Crow, flooding into the trench beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield quaked. The ground beneath the Treasure Seeker cracked and collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure had no choice but to sever his shadow control and teleport into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fwe!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Flash-Leaving Crow had unleashed the attack, its beak remained in the ground. Unable to escape, debris from the collapse rained down, injuring it further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fwe…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust settled, the Flash-Leaving Crow panted heavily, battered and bruised, struggling to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now’s my chance…Qiao Sang’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Ball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark orb about 20 centimeters wide formed in Little Treasure’s left claw and shot toward the Flash-Leaving Crow, knocking it back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fwee!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flash-Leaving Crow collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yanjing’s expression darkened. It had been so long since he last assessed the Flash-Leaving Crow’s defensive capabilities that he underestimated the damage it would take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the Treasure-Seeking Demon remained unharmed, having only spent some energy. This match was a miscalculation.But it didn’t matter, he still had the Guwei Sunflower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fwe…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flash-Leaving Crow opened its eyes, wings trembling as it tried to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then it saw the look of disappointment on its trainer’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fwe…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength keeping it going suddenly vanished. Its eyes dimmed, and it slowly closed them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1123,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.563Z",1,"novelbin.me","c399e3fea8cf746fa13eb2004052a11e42e6121254bf62c2494de56934c6b0d8","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-377","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-375",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]