Chapter 243: This Big Fox Still Dares to Bare Its Fangs!

Capital University, Team Fuben Center.

Normally, the Team Fuben Center wouldn't have so many people lingering around.

Either they were running a fuben, or they left right after finishing one.

But ever since Lin Mo arrived, everything changed.

This place had clearly become the most eye-catching holy land of the entire Capital University.

As soon as afternoon came.

Countless sophomores, juniors, and even seniors about to graduate would all push aside their leveling plans early.

And stand guard here.

For no other reason.

Just to witness with their own eyes what kind of outrageous miracle that Great Demon King would create today.

"Has the Great Demon King not come yet today?"

"What's the rush! The Great Demon King is always punctual — what time is it even now."

"I heard the Great Demon King is going to completely settle the score with the Adams family's records!"

Inside the hall,

The chatter rose and fell in waves.

Just at that moment.

Outside the Team Fuben Center's main gate, a figure walked in.

"He's here, he's here!"

"The Great Demon King's here!"

Everyone's gaze landed on Lin Mo.

Lin Mo had his hands stuffed in his pockets.

He stepped in through the main gate with a composed expression.

And behind him.

Followed a massive giant fox, blazing flames coiling all over its body.

Every step it took.

The ground beneath its paws was branded with a scorched-black claw print.

That fluffy, enormous tail swept ceaselessly behind it, like a blazing sun burning fiercely.

Those fiery-red eyes radiated an arrogance that regarded all things as ants.

Seeing this scene.

A junior who hadn't come yesterday was utterly stunned.

"Huh?"

"What's that thing following behind the Great Demon King? A monster?"

"Looks kinda cool though…"

A senior sister beside him rolled her eyes, looking at him with utter disdain.

"You didn't come yesterday? Didn't you check the campus forum?"

That senior scratched his head, a little awkward:

"I was running a fever yesterday… spent the whole day lying in the dorm."

"What on earth is this thing? How did bigshot Lin Mo bring a monster in here?"

The senior sister snorted coldly.

"No vision!"

"That's no monster!"

"That's the contract beast bigshot Lin Mo just tamed!"

"Contract beast?"

The senior froze, his face blank with confusion.

"What is a contract beast?"

The senior sister glanced at him and patiently explained:

"Contract beasts were only just discovered in the past few years — you weren't paying attention in class, were you?"

"These contract beasts are innately proud. Tons of top-tier bigshots line up trying to contract one, and they don't even spare those bigshots a single glance."

"Across the entire Dragon Nation, the total number of people who've successfully signed a contract beast doesn't even reach twenty!"

Hearing this explanation.

The senior was shocked.

"That impressive?"

"They don't even acknowledge top-tier bigshots?"

"Then how did bigshot Lin Mo…"

He looked at Lin Mo, and it all clicked.

"But… that's normal too."

"I mean, it's bigshot Lin Mo — when the Great Demon King makes a move, he can contract whichever one he wants, right?"

The senior's eyes were full of worship as he guessed:

"Look at this terrifying aura of flames all over that giant fox."

"The one bigshot Lin Mo contracted must be a fire-type divine beast, right?"

Hearing this guess.

The senior sister pursed her lips.

"Wrong!"

"The contract beast Lin Mo bonded with was originally a blank one with no elemental affinity, called the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast."

"B... blank?!"

The senior brother blinked in surprise.

The senior sister nodded.

"That's right. I heard the seniors all advised Lin Mo to pick one with an elemental affinity, but he refused—insisted on bonding with this blank one."

"And the result?"

"Under Lin Mo's control, it's not just fire-elemental—it's been developed into a full-element contract beast."

"F... full-element?!"

After hearing this, the senior brother.

Stood there like a wooden statue.

No wonder he's the Demon King!

Even his pet is this insane!

Before the Team Fuben rift.

At the very front of the crowd.

Principal Guhe, Xu Wenchang, and Han Xue stood quietly watching Lin Mo stride toward them.

Xu Wenchang's gaze automatically swept over Lin Mo.

The next moment.

His eyelid twitched sharply.

"This kid's already Level 36..."

"Rising two levels a day, huh?"

"In another month, he'll hit max level, right?"

Principal Guhe smiled helplessly:

"The other kids in Long Xu Ban are currently at most Level 32."

"Before long, these so-called top geniuses of the nation will truly lose sight of Lin Mo's taillights."

Hearing Principal Guhe's wistful remark,

Han Xue, who had remained silent, spoke in a cold voice:

"It's right that they can't catch up."

"Huh?"

Xu Wenchang blinked, turning to Han Xue.

Han Xue looked at Lin Mo:

"If Lin Mo could be caught up by them..."

"Then he wouldn't be called the 'Demon King.'"

"The Demon King is born to shatter convention."

"He is destined to stand alone atop that solitary, peerless throne."

"Others can only look up—wanting to stand beside him? That's the dream of a fool."

Hearing Han Xue's harsh assessment,

Xu Wenchang opened his mouth, yet found he could not refute a single word.

Yes.

The Demon King must be aloof, an existence that crushes hope.

Just then,

Lin Mo arrived before them, accompanied by the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast.

"Principal, Teacher Xu, Teacher Han."

Lin Mo's expression was calm as he smiled in greeting.

"Good, good, good!"

Principal Guhe beamed, nodding repeatedly.

"Lin Mo, did you rest well last night?"

"Pretty well."

Lin Mo nodded.

On the other side,

The students of Long Xu Ban gathered around.

"Boss!"

"Hey, Boss!"

Han Mengqing and Chu Lingxuan immediately noticed the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast behind Lin Mo.

Seeing today's Big White's flashy fiery appearance,

Han Mengqing's eyes lit up instantly.

"WOW!!!"

"Why has Da Bai changed color today? It's all red and shiny—so cute!"

Chu Lingxuan was also full of curiosity, her eyes sparkling.

"Yes, yes! Yesterday it was ice-blue!"

"Da Bai, let sister pat you!"

The two girls had completely forgotten the lesson from yesterday, when they'd shivered from the extreme cold.

They stepped forward immediately, faces alight with excitement, moving toward the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast.

Then—

Just as they took two steps closer.

【The flame of 'Fireball Technique' surged instantly!】

【"Audacious!!!"】

【"You two ignorant little human girls!"】

【"I am the rightful Lord of Fire! The absolute boss of this household!"】

【"What do you take me for? You dare try to pat my head?!"】

【"Get out!!!"】

In an instant.

A savage, murderous gleam flashed in its fiery red eyes.

It snapped its head up.

Bared its teeth at Han Mengqing and Chu Lingxuan, who had drawn near.

Sharp fangs crossed.

A wave of heat, accompanied by a low growl, rolled out.

"!!!"

Han Mengqing stumbled backward several steps in terror.

Chu Lingxuan also ducked behind Han Mengyao.

"Xiao Huo."

Lin Mo frowned slightly, glanced at the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast, then softly called out in his mind.

Hearing his master's voice,

the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast, possessed by 'Fireball Technique', immediately retracted its ferocious expression.

【'Fireball Technique' snorted: "Hmph! If not for my master, today I'd show you the consequences of disrespecting me!"】

Watching this, Han Mengqing

was still shaken.

Only the Dark Lord could do this...

A single glance had subdued this fire fox.

Chu Lingxuan muttered quietly beside her:

"Why does it feel like the monitor's pet changed not just its element, but its whole personality?"

Hearing this, Han Mengqing nodded in deep agreement.

"Exactly!"

"Yesterday's ice fox was just a bit proud."

"Now it's fire-elemental—why is it so vicious? Always baring its teeth, terrifying us..."