King of Beasts

Chapter 307: Strongest Fourth Generation VS Strongest Second-Generation

Squeak.

The gatekeeper of stage 3 was smashed to pieces with a punch from the Dragon Pet known as the Shield.

On the high platform, Guild Leader Pari was on the verge of fainting with anger.

With a slight squeeze, the metal railing in his hand was crushed.

“…” Dr. Hayden, responsible for the Dinosaur Revival Project, also looked dazed.

When the sudden death king threw a punch, his heart trembled for a moment.

“It’s too big…”

The gap was too large.

He compared the Ancient dinosaurs revived by the Eagle Federation with this Shield Dragon King and found the gap growing larger.

He could figure out that Lu Ran had faced so many strong enemies in the first four stages, largely due to Pari’s influence.

Yet, Lu Ran seemed completely unaffected.

“Dr. Hayden,” said Guild Leader Pari at this moment, “Don’t worry.”

“It’s well within my expectation for him to pass the first three stages.”

“If he couldn’t pass even the first three stages, he wouldn’t be the Strongest Fourth Generation who’s constantly creating miracles.”

“Haven’t I brought Jack, and stationed him at stage 4?”

“His strength is even greater than that First Generation at stage 5.” Guild Leader Pari smiled darkly.

“Alright.” Dr. Hayden didn’t want to say more when he saw Guild Leader Pari’s expression.

He could only quietly turn his gaze back to the arena.

At this moment, the audience only had one thought.

Was Lu Ran really the one breaking through the stages?

Before Lu Ran, every challenger struggled through each stage, often exhausted by the gatekeepers.

But with Lu Ran, it was as if he was the ultimate boss, while the gatekeepers were the pitiful challengers, each one getting utterly defeated.

“Gah, as expected, they used this trick.”

On the other shore island, Pig Deity watched the live stream with pleasure.

Haha.

Even Zhu Zhu Xia found that Dragon King a bit tricky. How could these second and third generations, who weren’t from beast taming powerhouses, possibly win?

A rigged game? Useless.

However, thinking about the gatekeeper in Lu Ran’s next stage, Old Zhu’s expression turned slightly serious.

The targeting in the first three stages indeed didn’t affect Lu Ran much, but anyone could see that the toughest challenge awaited him in stage 4.

Jack… solo clear of the Legendary Secret Realm… Level 5 beastmaster… strongest second-generation… hailing from the Eagle Federation, the superpower with the highest comprehensive strength on the blue star.

Having Jack serve as a gatekeeper for Fourth Generation Lu Ran, or even for other second-generations, seems somewhat excessive.

If not for Lu Ran’s interference, the First Generation from Xia Country had already planned to dismantle the Alliance.

This person is on a completely different level from the previous three.

“Lu Ran told us not to meddle, implying that he is confident in handling Jack?” In Xia Country, Shi Zhen watched the live stream, frowning.

On the screen, after dealing with one opponent, Lu Ran calmly looked at the referee once more.

“Next.”

He showed no sign of treating the strongest second-generation differently from the previous challengers, casually calling for the next one to step up.

“Interesting.”

In a certain location, Jack observed the much-celebrated Lu Ran, feeling his blood begin to boil.

After Jack solo cleared the Legendary Secret Realm at the cost of four pet beasts, many experts analyzed him.

Some analyses based on Jack’s past achievements suggested he was someone who greatly pursued attention, longing to be the center of the world.

Indeed, Jack had such a personality trait, so seeing Lu Ran in the spotlight only made him more eager to crush him.

Jack had initially agreed to Guild Leader Pari so readily in part because both were solo clearers of the Legendary Secret Realm. Jack was often compared to Lu Ran, with one sacrificing pet beasts while the other cleared normally, a comparison Jack found frustrating.

He completely disagreed that the difficulty of low-level Legendary Secret Realms could be compared to advanced ones.

Soon, Jack stepped out of the corridor, his calm gaze fixed on Lu Ran across the arena.

At this moment, Lu Ran had already called back the sudden death king to rest, planning to let other pet beasts battle.

Seeing this, before the tournament began, Jack dusted off his clothes slightly and, without lifting his head, said, “Will you be sending out that husky capable of domain next?”

“So what if I am?”

Lu Ran opened a bottle of mineral water, took a gulp, and took a moment to rest.

“To have trained a husky to such a level, you really are impressive.”

“But, this is where it ends.”

“Just to be clear, I never hold back in a battle, so if you want to surrender, do it now.”

“Otherwise, don’t regret it later if your pet beast gets killed,” Jack said, his eyes bloodshot.

As Jack spoke, both Dean Qin and Youxiong Guild Leader were getting uneasy. Lu Ran put down the water bottle, wiped his mouth, and showed a confused expression.

“Huh?”

“You’re joking, right? Who gave you the courage to think you’re so powerful?”

“Just be a good gatekeeper; you’re talking too much.”

“I’m here to clear stages today, and a guy who struggled through the Legendary Secret Realm won’t be stopping me.”

Lu Ran was exceptionally composed.

“Challenger: Lu Ran from Xia Country.”

“Gatekeeper: Jack Misi.”

The tension between Jack and Lu Ran made the atmosphere on-site become quite still. Despite Lu Ran’s graceful sweep through the first three stages, a lot of the audience found themselves sweating as stage 4 approached.

“Hahaha…”

Finally, Jack’s laughter and the referee’s countdown to the start of the battle broke the tension.

In response to Lu Ran’s brazen comeback, Jack laughed and said, “As I’ve admitted, you’re good, but it’s too early for you to shine.”

“The three guys you just beat-I could handle all their pet beasts with just one of mine without breaking a sweat.”

“Injured with 50 times energy compression? You think you’re the only one who can do that?”

“Domain? You think you’re the only one who can do that?”

“Overlord species? I have them too.”

“If you think you’ll beat me with these tricks, you’re mistaken.”

“What other tricks do you have up your sleeve?”

With a faint smile, Jack summoned his pet beast. He had brushed off Lu Ran’s recent display of 50 times energy compression and the hallmark domain skill of powerful fighters as nothing, yet no one doubted Jack’s words.

In fact, it only reinforced the feeling that Lu Ran had encountered a truly formidable opponent, distinct from the previous three gatekeepers.

If anyone else had dismissed these top-level techniques so casually, the audience would have scoffed.

But this was Jack Misi.

Jack Misi, who solo-cleared the Legendary Secret Realm at the cost of four pet beasts, led everyone to believe that their deaths were not in vain; they must have harnessed some explosive technique in exchange for immense power.

From this perspective, Jack Misi’s indifference toward the 50 times energy compression, a technique rivaling those of the top ten beastmasters, leaves everyone unable to argue.

It’s quite possible that Jack Misi has some terrifying hidden burst technique as well.

After all, he is the strongest second-generation.

And the domain… Lu Ran’s pet beast, mastering a domain skill at level 30, is undoubtedly powerful.

It’s worth noting that even the three previous Legendary potential gatekeepers Lu Ran faced hadn’t mastered a domain.

However, just because the past three gatekeepers hadn’t, doesn’t mean Jack, the strongest second-generation, hasn’t either. In fact, even before Jack solo-cleared the Legendary Secret Realm, he was one of the rare few among the world’s strongest echelon second-generation to have mastered a domain skill.

With Jack’s words, everyone put themselves in Lu Ran’s shoes, feeling considerable pressure.

Everything Lu Ran possesses, so does his opponent.

Moreover, Jack has been a beastmaster far longer than Lu Ran…

This battle between the Strongest Fourth Generation and the Strongest Second Generation is undoubtedly a fierce clash!!!

Regardless of the result, it will become one of the most classic battles since the Age of Beast Taming began.

“Roar-” Jack Misi summoned a nearly ten-meter-tall gorilla. Unlike a typical gorilla covered in thick black fur, this creature was adorned with chaotic scales and had a pair of massive black wings on its back, making it look more demonic than animal-like.

[Species]: Demon Ape

[Attributes]: Metal, Space, Dark

[Species Level]: Lower Overlord

[Growth Level]: Level 54

Upon seeing this monstrous creature, many of the First Generation clenched their teeth, sweat dripping down their foreheads. Jack had recently become a Level 5 beastmaster, and his demon ape had reached level 54 so quickly because he had brought it to the peak arena, where they defeated many from the First Generation, using them as a source of experience and nourishment.

Although this guy is from the second generation, just like Lu Ran, he had long since crossed generations to overpower the First Generation, becoming an indelible psychological shadow for many of them.

“That Lu Ran, he…” Many from the First Generation wanted to say that this Jack is indeed different from the previous three gatekeepers. Lu Ran is strong, but it’s likely to be very difficult for him to get past stage 4.

However, what happened next left everyone dumbfounded.

Lu Ran’s summoned pet beast wasn’t quite what everyone was expecting.

Lu Ran’s contract card floated out, and on the arena, a massive ice-blue summoning circle appeared. From this circle emerged a huge husky, colored in ice-blue and snow-white. Although it looked fierce and commanding, the intelligent gaze it cast at its opponent, as if looking at a fool, made people marvel at the husky species’ powerful bloodline; not even a first-stage evolution could suppress it.

“Woo-“

As General Ha came out, it let out a long howl, expressing its inner joy-finally, it was its turn.

But the focus of everyone’s attention was swiftly captured by the two swords hovering next to General Ha!!!

One sword, ice-blue and spirit-like, emitted a chill capable of freezing space.

The other, a vibrant green like a plant, exuded a sharpness sufficient to slice through space.

These two divine swords circled around General Ha, like sword attendants welcoming the arrival of the king of swords.

“This-” Many people were stunned upon witnessing this, including Jack.

With his intermediate-level data analysis, he quickly identified the sword spirit and sword grass.

The sight was astonishing-Lu Ran had summoned three pet beasts from a single contract card!!!

“What is this supposed to mean??” Jack frowned.

The audience seats erupted in discussion.

At the same time, people noticed that what should have been a lower overlord species, the Sword Domain Dog, had suddenly become a middle overlord species!

Upon closer observation, they realized that Lu Ran had fused it with the space attribute at level 40, likely the reason for its species upgrade.

Another middle overlord!

Countless people were astonished. With this, Lu Ran now had two middle overlords!

However, that was not the main surprise. More astonishing was the fact that Lu Ran had summoned three pet beasts at once.

“Sword Spirit??? A sword-shaped creature from the necromancy attribute? Is there such a pet beast?”

“Sword Grass?? A plant life?”

Whether they were spectators, referees, or First Generation members from various countries watching the challenge tournament, all eyes were on Lu Ran.

Facing countless gazes, Lu Ran showed a perplexed expression.

He said, “Isn’t it common knowledge that as long as they’re on the same contract card, they count as one pet beast?”

Holding the contract card between two fingers, he slightly raised the card parallel to his face. The words “Retainer: Sword Spirit, Sword Grass” left many people stunned.

“It’s just retainer cultivation, similar to the situation with the Twin Crow.”

“This is my new ability. Of course, it’s not exactly a trump card. So, can you handle it?” Lu Ran asked playfully, eyeing Jack across from him.

“If you’re scared, I can put the two swords away and just let my Erha play with you.”

“Think about your answer carefully, or else you might regret it if your pet beast dies and you end up crying.”

Lu Ran threw Jack’s own words back at him, causing Jack’s expression to change.

At that moment, Guild Leader Pari stood up, finding it hard to believe that Lu Ran still had such a hidden trump card, one that wasn’t in the intelligence reports.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

For a brief moment, he felt a pang of anxiety.

However, upon seeing the ferocious look in Jack’s eyes, his momentary anxiety turned to calm.

“Meaningless struggle, Jack. It’s just two more level 40 sovereigns. As they say in Xia Country, they’re not enough to change the tide.”