Chapter 56: Becoming a Dark Horse

The Purple-Striped Chipmunk is similar in size to a squirrel, both having fluffy tails nearly as long as their bodies. Its fur is light yellow, its belly is milky white, and it has three purple longitudinal stripes on its back extending from its back to its rump, which is also the origin of the name Purple-Striped Chipmunk.

With the help of Li Jingyi's force, the Purple-Striped Chipmunk leaped high into the air, electric light surging on its raised right palm, forming a silver palm print several inches in size, which it pressed onto the Obsidian almost silently.

Hum~

The Obsidian shook slightly, and when the Purple-Striped Chipmunk landed on the ground, some black particles like fine sand fell off the Obsidian.

At the same time, a shallow palm print appeared on the Obsidian; it was not deep, not even an inch, but it had left a mark nonetheless.

"Phew, I didn't expect the Obsidian to be so hard. Fortunately, my Xiaozi was strong enough!"

Li Jingyi appeared calm on the surface, but she actually breathed a sigh of relief inside. She had originally thought the Purple-Striped Chipmunk could easily leave a mark, but who would have expected it to leave only a shallow palm print? If one didn't look closely, it would be hard to see clearly.

"Well done, Xiaozi!" Li Jingyi opened her arms and hugged the Purple-Striped Chipmunk to her chest. The latter kept shaking its little head, rubbing against Li Jingyi's budding bosom.

The Internal Affairs Hall Clan Elder stroked his graying beard, a smile appearing on his face, and he spoke aloud: "Li Jingyi, qualified!"

"Good! Good!" After Li Jingyi qualified, many watching clansmen immediately cheered, especially her relatives.

At this moment, Li Changsheng projected his Mental Power and obtained the data on the Purple-Striped Chipmunk.

【Spirit Beast Name】: Purple-Striped Chipmunk (Growth Stage)

【Spirit Beast Realm】: Mid-Level 1st Rank

【Spirit Beast Race】: Medium Servant

【Spirit Beast Quality】: Mid-grade

【Spirit Beast Bloodline】: None

【Spirit Beast Attribute】: Thunder Attribute

【Spirit Beast Status】: Healthy

【Spirit Beast Weakness】: Ice

"She might have even more powerful Demon Pets," Li Changsheng thought to himself. Li Jingyi was the beloved granddaughter of the Beast Taming Garden Elder and might possess higher-quality Demon Pets.

After Li Jingyi qualified, several others came up to test, but unfortunately, they all ended in failure, including Li Xiaoguang and Li Jianren.

Although Li Jianren had obtained many resources by relying on Li Changsheng, time was ultimately limited, and his Flame Wolf had never become a Mid-Rank Beast.

"Next, Li Tianyu!" At this time, the Internal Affairs Hall Clan Elder called up the second favorite to win, Li Tianyu.

As soon as he arrived on the field, Li Tianyu immediately summoned his Demon Pet. Accompanied by the emergence of a Blood-colored Hexagram, a majestic Long-Haired Lion appeared on the field.

The Long-Haired Lion was true to its name, its body covered in long, thick golden fur, with a long golden mane circling its neck, its eyes full of majesty, giving people a feeling of power and grandeur.

After the Long-Haired Lion appeared, Li Changsheng obtained its data.

【Spirit Beast Name】: Long-Haired Lion (Mature Stage)

【Spirit Beast Realm】: Mid-Level 2nd Rank

【Spirit Beast Race】: Superior Servant

【Spirit Beast Quality】: Mid-grade

【Spirit Beast Bloodline】: None

【Spirit Beast Attribute】: Earth Element

【Spirit Beast Status】: Healthy

【Spirit Beast Weakness】: Wood

Compared to the Purple-Striped Chipmunk, the Long-Haired Lion's race and realm were higher, and since it was known for its fierce attacks, it naturally could not fail.

"Crushing Claw!"

Under Li Tianyu's command, the Long-Haired Lion leaped high, its right claw flashing with an astonishing cold glint as it landed straight onto the Obsidian.

Bang~ Clatter~

A dull sound rang out, the Obsidian shook noticeably, some black particles fell, and a few claw marks an inch long appeared on it.

Compared to the Purple-Striped Chipmunk's palm print, the Long-Haired Lion's claw marks were clearly deeper.

The Internal Affairs Hall Clan Elder was not surprised and announced loudly: "Li Tianyu, qualified!"

Clatter clatter~

After Li Tianyu qualified, many clansmen cheered loudly, the momentum greater than for Li Jingyi. The reason was simple: the Long-Haired Lion was more majestic, and the claw marks it left were deeper.

"Next, Li Changsheng!"

After Li Tianyu stepped down, the Internal Affairs Hall Clan Elder finally called Li Changsheng's name.

Li Changsheng came to the field, not giving anyone time for wild guesses, and shook his Monster Pet Bag. A ray of light rapidly expanded, and the Paradise Bird flapped its wings, emitting a crisp and melodious cry.

"This, this is a Paradise Bird!"

"Feel its momentum; this is another Mid-Rank Beast!"

"Coming out of a Monster Pet Bag, could it be... the Paradise Bird is Li Changsheng's Temporary Spirit Pet? My goodness!"

In this instant, the Training Ground first fell into silence, followed by an eruption of chaotic voices.

Looking at the Paradise Bird spreading its wings to fly, everyone, including Clan Leader Li Wenbo, felt strong waves of shock.

They never expected Li Changsheng to possess a Paradise Bird; this guy was truly hiding his strength. The Paradise Bird was not only rare but also possessed the ability to quickly heal the wounds of Demon Pets.

Most importantly, the Paradise Bird was only Li Changsheng's Temporary Spirit Pet. What did this mean? The contracted Demon Pets of the vast majority of people present were not as good as Li Changsheng's Temporary Spirit Pet.

"Paradise Bird, Blazing Light Sword!" Li Changsheng chose the Paradise Bird's most powerful move.

Chirp~

The Paradise Bird flapped its wings, emitting a loud cry, its snow-white wings shining brightly, and countless white light spots gathered, rapidly transforming into a Light Flame Giant Sword a zhang long, slashing toward the Obsidian.

Rip~

A harsh friction sound rang out, audible from a hundred meters away. At the same time, the Obsidian shook violently, not stopping for a long time.

Meanwhile, many black sand grains scattered. Compared to before, there was a long sword mark on the Obsidian, which was clearly longer and deeper than the claw marks caused by the Long-Haired Lion.

There was no help for it; the Paradise Bird was at a higher realm and was using a High-tier skill, so its power was naturally stronger than the Crushing Claw of the Long-Haired Lion.

"So strong!"

"Did I see that right?"

"What a freak; using a Middle Rank Paradise Bird as a Temporary Spirit Pet is just too extravagant. I wonder if he would be willing to part with it?"

"If the Temporary Spirit Pet is already this strong, the official Demon Pet must be even stronger!"

Seeing the sword marks on the Obsidian, many people were stunned, gaining a more intuitive sense of the Paradise Bird's strength; at this moment, spectators, contestants, and even the Clan Elders all focused their gazes on Li Zhangsheng.

On the high platform, Li Haoqiong sat not far from the Clan Leader, equally astonished by the strength his nephew Li Zhangsheng had displayed; he even did some mental calculations: a Superior Quality Hanging-Eyebrow White-Forehead Tiger, a Nature Spirit of unknown quality, and now this Paradise Bird—Li Zhangsheng was fully capable of contending for first place in the Clan Competition.

Unfortunately, Li Haoqiong's information was outdated; if he knew that Aixi had evolved into a Savage Saber-Toothed Tiger, one could only wonder what he would think.

Under their gaze, Li Zhangsheng's expression remained normal; with the Paradise Bird's strength, leaving marks on the Obsidian was entirely within expectations, and it would be strange if it couldn't shake it.

Of course, he was not afraid of people targeting him; although the Paradise Bird was precious, without knowing its quality, presumably no clansman would be willing to take such a risk.

Taking a step back, even if a clansman were to harbor Greed, they would not dare to openly seize it by force; not to mention the clan rules, they also had to consider the factor of Li Zhangsheng's second uncle, Li Haoqiong.

Furthermore, as long as he obtained the Academy recommendation quota, Li Zhangsheng would leave the clan before long, so he was even less afraid of being targeted.

At this moment, the Internal Affairs Elder took a deep look at Li Zhangsheng and then announced loudly: "Good, Li Zhangsheng, qualified!"

Clatter, clatter, clatter~

After reacting, the clansmen cheered one after another; many clapped their hands vigorously, the momentum not at all inferior to that for Li Tianyu, and faintly even exceeding it by quite a bit.

(End of this chapter)