Chapter 437: The Affliction of Mutated Beast Mastery
Inside the stadium, the huge electronic screen flashed with matchups of competitors one after another. Charles simply glanced at the information on the screen before lowering his head to start typing a message.
Zachary sat beside him, today, no one would be able to make him move again.
"Charles, Camilla has already left Calivia." Zachary whispered.
Charles nodded slightly. If all went as expected, those monsters capable of rivaling a level nine Beast Master had already arrived in Genosha.
Now was a good time for Camilla and the others to leave.
He was currently editing a message to Jace, asking him to accompany Celestine back and help with some trivial matters.
Although Jace found it a bit strange, he didn't question Charles's arrangement and simply agreed.
After everything was settled, Charles took a deep breath. He looked up and surveyed the surroundings, observing the countless excited spectators in the stands, some accompanied by children, parents who had come to watch the competition.
As he watched the excitement, joy, and pride on their faces, he felt at a loss for words about what was about to happen.
"In fact, we are just like them, we are equally powerless in the face of fate's arrangements." Zachary quietly remarked, noticing Charles's gaze.
He knew that a serious crisis was about to unfold in Genosha, but there was nothing he could do about it.
His father, General Mason of Genosha, level eight Beast Master Nathaniel, and Emperor Miles of Genosha, all faced the same dilemma with no solution in sight.
Even the Emperor had quietly chosen to send Camilla and the others away from Genosha, leaving the rest to wait in silence for fate's decision.
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In response to Zachary's words, Charles shook his head and replied:
"No, it is the weak who cannot resist fate. If one possesses the strength to change everything, fate will have to smile upon them."
Hearing Charles's words, Zachary was taken aback, he didn't expect Charles to think that way.
Indeed, Charles's mindset and thinking were beyond what he could achieve!
Soon, amidst the frenzied cheers of countless spectators, the inter-academy competition continued!
In the winners' bracket, Charles only recognized Luna and Finn, while Zachary, Luma, and Grace had secured their spots in the losers' bracket.
Zachary was fortunate, he didn't encounter Luma or Grace.
Luma was manageable, if Zachary seized the opportunity, he had a chance to defeat her. However, if he faced Grace, he would likely be eliminated from the subsequent matches.
The audience was particularly eager to see the battle between Finn, Luna, and Charles, and whether Charles would face Grace for an early showdown.
Unfortunately, it wasn't until the afternoon that Charles finally met Finn.
In the competition arena, Finn looked at Charles with a hint of excitement. He took a deep breath and slowly said:
"Charles, it's time for us to have a real battle. Let me see just how strong you are!"
Finn had always hoped to have a proper fight with Charles, even though he knew deep down that he had little hope of winning.
However, only through battle could he clearly understand the gap between himself and Charles.
Even if the outcome was defeat, he still wanted to fight earnestly!
Faced with Finn's excitement, Charles felt a flicker of battle desire himself. Back in the underground world, Finn had never summoned his mystical beast, relying solely on his Beast Master physique and [combat techniques] in battle.
Now, in this match, both he and Finn could unleash their full strength and have a proper contest.
"Competitors, prepare! The match officially begins!" With the referee announcing the start of the match,
Charles and Finn wasted no time. The ground beneath their feet kicked up clouds of dust as they exploded forward, hexagram arrays appearing in the arena.
Their choice was remarkably synchronized: attack! Attack!
Charles took a brief glance at Finn's mystical beast, and information about the mystical beast immediately appeared in his eyes:
——[Gale Two-Headed Wolf]——
[Attribute]: Wind
[Level]: 35
[Quality]: Gold
[Skills]: Enhanced Smell, Wind Blade, Dash and Bite, High-Speed Movement
[Weaknesses]: Waist / Ice Attribute
...
——[Gale Warhorse]——
[Attribute]: Wind
[Level]: 34
[Quality]: Platinum
[Skills]: Violent Trample, Raging Wind Roar!, High-Speed Charge, Tough Skin
[Weaknesses]: Waist / Wood Attribute
...
——[Twin-Winged Green Serpent]——
[Attribute]: Wind
[Level]: 36
[Quality]: Platinum
[Skills]: Lightning Strike, High-Speed Swimming, Double-Wing Wind Blade, Tough Scales
[Weaknesses]: Abdomen / Lightning Attribute
...
——[Three-Tailed Cheetah]——
[Attribute]: Wind
[Level]: 37
[Quality]: Platinum
[Skills]: Stealth Charge, Weak Point Strike, Sharp Fangs, Tail Whip Attack
[Weaknesses]: Abdomen / Poison Attribute
...
Four mystical beasts' information appeared in Charles's eyes: one Gold quality and three Platinum quality, which was quite impressive.
Of course, compared to his own, they were still quite inferior.
The qualities of Mia and Little Gold were higher than those of Finn's mystical beasts, although their levels did not match Finn's.
"It seems the key to victory still depends on the battle between Finn and me." Charles took a deep breath and activated his [Divine Domain].
When facing a threatening opponent, Charles usually did not let his guard down. He was well aware of Finn's strength, being able to comprehend multiple [combat techniques] made him a formidable opponent not to be underestimated.
Both of their bodies surged forward rapidly, and soon they collided.
Finn immediately used his favored combat technique, [Iron Mountain Press], charging at Charles like an immovable mountain with overwhelming force.
Charles had already sensed Finn's attack trajectory. Instead of choosing to evade or defend, he slightly shifted his body, channeling all his strength to his shoulder, eager to test the power of Finn's strike.
"Boom!" The massive collision sounded like a meteor crashing to the ground.
The impact between the two instantly kicked up clouds of dust, causing the entire arena to tremble slightly.
This scene made the spectators widen their eyes in astonishment.
"Oh my God, the intensity of this battle is incredible! It's like two humanoid monsters clashing, any other Level 4 Beast Master would have been blasted away by now!"
"A Level 5 Beast Master wouldn't be able to create such a commotion. Look, the once smooth competition arena now looks like it's been hit by a cannonball!"
"One is hailed as the strongest Level 4 Beast Master, and the other is a genuine monster. The excitement of this battle is truly unmatched!"
"Exactly! This seems to be the first real battle between Charles and Finn, and it's absolutely thrilling!"
Countless spectators began to voice their thoughts while their eyes remained glued to the fierce battle unfolding in the arena.
As the dust in the arena slowly settled, the figures of Finn and Charles emerged into view.
Both of them appeared to be relatively unscathed, except for Finn's slightly trembling shoulders, which revealed just how terrifying Charles's earlier impact had been!
"It seems Charles didn't use any combat techniques, it was purely his strength, speed, and explosive power that nearly sent me flying!" Finn took a deep breath.
This collision made him acutely aware of the gap between himself and Charles.
Exhaling slowly, Finn dispelled all his inner anxiety and hesitation. He stretched his body and assumed a peculiar stance, and in an instant, he was enveloped by a swirling green energy of the wind attribute.
At the same time, his four mystical beasts abandoned their fights with Max, Mousie, Mia, and Little Gold, gathering around Finn.
"Charles, I've discovered something in this life-and-death battle: there's another special state of [Beast Mastery] that you need to pay close attention to." Finn said slowly.
In the next moment, his four wind attribute mystical beasts transformed into four beams of light and merged into his body.
However, unlike other[ Beast Masters' Beast Mastery], Finn underwent a dramatic transformation.
A sharp horn gradually sprouted from his forehead, his eyes turned into slits, and his skin became covered in snake-like scales.
At the same time, sharp claws began to grow from Finn's hands, resembling those of a wild wolf!
Moreover, three thick and powerful tails swayed from his waist.
Seeing Finn's transformation before him, Charles's pupils constricted slightly. It was the first time he had witnessed such a [Beast Mastery] transformation.
The various changes on Finn seemed to come entirely from his mystical beasts:
the horn from the [Gale Warhorse], the scales from the [Twin-Winged Green Serpent], the claws from the [Gale Two-Headed Wolf], and the tails from the [Three-Tailed Cheetah].
Now, Finn resembled an orc, with the traits of various mystical beasts glaringly apparent, and his aura had grown even stronger!
The audience was equally astonished, they too were witnessing such a [Beast Mastery] transformation for the first time.
"Could this be [the legendary Affliction of Mutated Beast Mastery]?" someone exclaimed.
The person continued, [The Affliction of Mutated Beast Mastery] requires an immense level of coordination between the mystical beast and the Beast Master. One misstep could result in becoming a complete anomaly, unable to return to a normal human form. However, correspondingly, [the Affliction of Mutated Beast Mastery] offers even greater enhancements to the Beast Master!"
"Finn can achieve [the Affliction of Mutated Beast Mastery], his talent is truly remarkable!"
"I never expected that such a legendary phenomenon could be comprehended by him."