Chapter 243: This Big Fox Still Dares to Show Its Teeth!

Beijing University, Replica Center.

In the past, the Replica Center never had so many people lingering.

Either you entered a replica, or you left after finishing one.

But after Lin Mo arrived, everything changed.

It had become the most renowned sacred site in the entire Beijing University.

Every afternoon,

countless second- and third-year students, even soon-to-graduate fourth-years, would Zaozao cancel their leveling plans.

They would wait here.

Not for any other reason.

Just to witness firsthand the next outrageous miracle the Demon King would create today.

"Has the Demon King not arrived yet?"

"What's the rush? The Demon King is always punctual—what time is it now?"

"I heard the Demon King is going to completely erase the Adams family's records!"

Inside the hall,

voices rose and fell in a continuous clamor.

At that moment,

a figure walked through the Replica Center's entrance.

"Here he comes!"

"The Demon King's here!"

All eyes turned to Lin Mo.

Lin Mo had his hands in his pockets.

He stepped in calmly from the entrance.

Behind him,

followed a massive fox, its body wreathed in blazing flame.

With every step it took,

the ground beneath its paws was seared with a charred claw mark.

Its thick, enormous tail swept behind it like a blazing sun.

Its crimson eyes radiated arrogance, treating all things as mere ants.

Seeing this,

a third-year student who hadn't come yesterday stared in shock.

"Huh?"

"What's that behind the Demon King? A demon beast?"

"Kinda cool…"

A nearby senior rolled her eyes, looking at him with disdain.

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

The student scratched his head, embarrassed:

"I had a fever yesterday—stayed in my dorm all day."

"What exactly is that thing? Why is Lin Mo bringing a demon beast inside?"

The senior snorted.

"Uneducated!"

"That's not a demon beast!"

"That's Lin Mo's newly tamed contract beast!"

"Contract beast?"

The student froze, utterly confused.

"What's a contract beast?"

The senior glanced at him and explained patiently:

"Contract beasts are a recent discovery—you didn't pay attention in class, did you?"

"Contract beasts are naturally proud; countless top masters line up hoping to bond with them, yet they won't even glance at those masters."

"Across all of Longguo, fewer than twenty people have ever successfully bonded with a contract beast!"

Hearing this explanation,

the student was stunned.

"So powerful?"

"Even top masters ignore them?"

"Then how did Lin Mo…"

He looked at Lin Mo and understood.

"Still… that makes sense."

"After all, he's Lin Mo—the Demon King. When he acts, he can bond with any contract beast he wants."

The student's eyes shone with admiration as he speculated:

"Given the terrifying flames swirling around this giant fox,

Lin Mo must have bonded with a fire-elemental divine beast, right?"

Hearing this guess,

the senior smirked.

"Wrong!"

"Lin Mo bonded with a blank contract beast—no elemental affinity at all—called Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast."

"Blank… blank?!"

The student blinked in surprise.

The senior nodded.

"That's right. Top masters all advised Lin Mo to pick one with an element, but he refused—he insisted on bonding with this blank one."

"And the result?"

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

"Full… full-elemental?!"

The student, upon hearing this,

stood there like a statue.

No wonder he's the Demon King!

Even his pet is insane!

…

Before the replica rift,

at the very front of the crowd,

Guhe, Xu Wenchang, and Han Xue watched Lin Mo stride forward.

Xu Wenchang's gaze automatically swept over Lin Mo.

The next moment,

his eyelid twitched violently.

"This kid's level 36…"

"Two levels in one day?"

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

Guhe smiled helplessly:

"The other kids in Long Xu Class are at most level 32."

"Soon, these so-called top geniuses of the nation won't even see Lin Mo's taillights."

Hearing Guhe's wistful remark,

Han Xue, who had remained silent, spoke coldly:

"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 to…"

"He wouldn't be called the 'Demon King.'"

"The Demon King was born to shatter norms."

"He's destined to stand alone atop the highest throne."

"Others can only look up—heaven forbid anyone tries to stand beside him."

Hearing Han Xue's harsh assessment,

Xu Wenchang opened his mouth but found he had no reply.

Indeed.

The Great Demon Lord must be a supreme, despair-inducing presence.

At that moment.

Lin Mo had already arrived before the crowd, accompanied by the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast.

"Principal, Teacher Xu, Teacher Han."

Lin Mo's expression was calm as he smiled and greeted them.

"Good, good, good!"

Gu He's face glowed with delight as he nodded repeatedly.

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

"Quite well."

Lin Mo nodded.

On the other side.

The students of Dragon Sequence Class also gathered around.

"Boss, class monitor!"

"Boss, hello!"

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

Seeing Bai's flashy crimson appearance today.

Han Mengqing's eyes lit up instantly.

"Wow!!!"

"Why did Bai change color? This bright red looks so cute too!"

Chu Lingxuan was equally curious, her eyes sparkling.

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

"Bai, let sister pat you!"

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

They stepped forward eagerly, faces alight with excitement, heading straight for the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast.

Result?

Just as they took two steps closer.

【The flames of "Fireball Spell" surged violently!】

【"Audacious!!!"】

【"You two insolent little human girls!"】

【I am the rightful Lord of Fire! The undisputed master of this household!】

【What do you think I am? You dare try to pat my head?!】

【Get out of here!!!】

In an instant.

A savage gleam flashed in its crimson eyes.

It snapped its head upward.

Bared its teeth at Han Mengqing and Chu Lingxuan.

Sharp fangs clashed together.

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

"!!!"

Han Mengqing stumbled backward several steps in fright.

Chu Lingxuan also ducked behind Han Mengyao.

"Xiao Huo."

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

Hearing his master's voice,

the Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast, infused with "Fireball Spell," immediately retracted its ferocity.

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

Watching this, Han Mengqing was still shaken.

It really is the Great Demon Lord…

A single glance had subdued this fire fox.

Chu Lingxuan muttered quietly beside her:

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

Han Mengqing, hearing this, nodded in deep agreement.

Han Mengqing heard this and nodded in deep agreement.

"Yesterday's ice fox was merely proud."

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

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