26: Isn't that just plain stupid?

"I'm thinking about tactics," Zhou Ming said.

"What the hell are you thinking about?"

Some students were displeased; there were still many students waiting behind them.

If this continued, they could play all day.

Everyone else was fighting for real, so why was he wasting time here?

"Zhou Ming, attack first to test it out."

Below the stage, Yan Hao also gave Zhou Ming a meaningful look.

Lin Chuan's move, the Giant Turtle Descends, had truly shocked him too.

Even a defensive type of Beast Companion could be terrifying.

Fortunately, Zhou Ming had him use this trump card early; if he had been matched with Lin Chuan first, he might have truly been ambushed by him.

"Alright."

Hearing Young Master Yan Hao's command, Zhou Ming had no choice but to brace himself and let the Three-eyed Spider initiate a probing attack.

"Three-eyed Spider, attack with your leg spikes."

Following Zhou Ming's command, a hint of confusion flashed in the Three-eyed Spider's eyes.

So big, so hard, how to fight?

However, it would certainly execute its master's command immediately.

Overcoming its instinctive fear, the Three-eyed Spider charged.

The Three-eyed Spider was covered in weapons; its fangs were like daggers, and the feet of its eight legs were like sharpened arrowheads, gleaming with a faint light.

The Three-eyed Spider quickly moved in front of Old Hei, and its leg spikes suddenly stabbed towards Old Hei's eyes.

Hardening Armor had already been activated; it was now Lv6, capable of increasing physical defense by 35%.

Coupled with the passive effect of Rock Armor, its entire body was covered in a layer of rock-like scales.

Old Hei casually shook its head, and the leg spike scraped against its forehead, knocking off a piece of rock.

The Three-eyed Spider attacked relentlessly, but Old Hei only defended passively.

"It works!"

Zhou Ming was instantly invigorated; it seemed this Turtle was just intimidating in size.

It was well-known that defensive Beast Companions in the Early Stage had few offensive means.

Moreover, it was a Turtle; besides its high defense and HP, its speed was incredibly slow, making it one of the weakest among defensive Beast Companions.

Many students below also noticed this.

"What's this? It seems a defensive type is ultimately a defensive type, not very useful."

"Damn, I almost fell for his act..."

"But it's cool!"

The chubby boy said weakly.

If he could trade, he would rather have a giant beast of such a size; it would perfectly match his physique.

As for Lin Chuan, through Old Hei's contact, he had probed the Three-eyed Spider's information:

Beast Companion: Three-eyed Spider (Extraordinary Seven-star)

Skills: Corrosive Fangs Lv7 (Active, injects venom with fangs, causing continuous toxic damage to the target, and increases attack by 35% against poisoned targets.)

Toxicity Affinity Lv1 (Passive, immune to poison damage from Beast Companions within 3 stars of its own level)

Barrier-breaking Spirit Eye (Racial Passive, unaffected by misty terrain and illusions)

Potential: Dominator Five-star

This Beast Companion was quite a gem.

Especially the last racial passive skill, Barrier-breaking Spirit Eye, which was a divine skill for wilderness and Secret Realm exploration; many teams would specifically cultivate such a talent.

Unfortunately, Barrier-breaking Spirit Eye could not be copied, as it was its racial skill. Lin Chuan guessed it came from that extra eye.

However, Toxicity Affinity could be copied, and Lin Chuan gladly accepted it.

Being able to exploit the enemy's resources felt very comfortable, doubling the satisfaction.

"Bug... itchy."

Old Hei continuously sent out thoughts, appearing very annoyed.

If Lin Chuan hadn't told her not to move, she would have probably sat on and crushed this bug already.

Who said Mount Tai Crushing only works as a sneak attack? It can still crush it without a sneak attack.

However, Lin Chuan didn't plan to expose it so early.

A Turtle being able to grow bigger seemed reasonable, but suddenly being able to fly, wasn't that a bit too much?

It would easily make people think of something... Zhou Ming cautiously attacked while battling wits with the air, guarding against Lin Chuan's sudden assault.

However, Lin Chuan remained motionless.

Gradually, his courage grew, and he actually dared to let the Three-eyed Spider jump onto Old Hei's back, looking for an opportunity to use its venomous fangs.

"Damn it, you're getting cocky, aren't you? If you want to bite, I'll let you bite your fill!"

"Old Hei, Taunt plus Attack Acceleration, give her some speed."

Instantly, the skills activated.

The Three-eyed Spider was considering where to bite when suddenly, its eyes blurred.

This Turtle shell in front of her, why did it resemble her father's killer so much, even though she didn't know who her father was.

Never mind, anyway, an extreme hatred dominated her brain.

Red, the Three-eyed Spider's eyes turned red.

She opened her mouth wide, revealing her sharp fangs.

Then, she used all her strength to bite towards the Turtle shell.

Crunch... both sharp fangs shattered.

"Hiss..."

A collective gasp rose from below the stage, as if their own teeth had started to ache.

This wasn't over yet.

Since her fangs were broken, she would use her leg spikes.

Then, a "ding, ding, ding" sound echoed on the Turtle shell, like a needle pricking an iron plate.

Two seconds later, "crack, crack..." sounds continued.

Her eight legs were almost all broken.

And this was only after three seconds, with two seconds remaining.

On the other side, Zhou Ming, who had just been full of confidence, only reacted at this moment and quickly recalled the Three-eyed Spider.

If he didn't recall her, she would have used her Three-eyed Spider head to smash against the opponent's Turtle shell.

Becoming the first Beast Companion in history to commit suicide in a competition.

Zhou Ming conceded, his face pale, returning to his seat in a daze.

Along the way, students actively made way for him.

"So ruthless, Zhou Ming..."

"Indeed ruthless... I can't think about it, my teeth are starting to hurt again."

..."Zhou Ming, I respect you as a man." Huang Wei's eyes were filled with admiration.

"Zhou Ming, you've done enough. Actually, there's no need to go this far..."

Yan Hao patted Zhou Ming's shoulder, comforting him.

He only wanted Zhou Ming to test Lin Chuan's true strength, and this was the result.

Now, he had indeed found out something: this Turtle shell was really, really hard.

Zhou Ming was speechless; his mind was a mess right now.

Everything was fine, then suddenly the Three-eyed Spider went out of control, attacking suicidally, not even using skills, just slamming into it.

The thoughts transmitted from the Three-eyed Spider were only about "father's revenge," "wife-snatching hatred," and such nonsense.

Damn it, father's revenge is understandable, but what the hell is wife-snatching hatred???

You signed a contract since birth, and you haven't even seen another Three-eyed Spider!

Moreover, you're a female Three-eyed Spider, a female Three-eyed Spider!!!

Zhou Ming felt like he was going crazy; with his Beast Companion in a deep sleep, he wasn't feeling well either and needed rest.

Finally, he still reminded Young Master Yan Hao:

"Young Master Yan, that guy is not simple, be careful yourself. I suspect that guy used some trick in the dark..."

"I have my own plans; I'll wear him down from a distance, and his Turtle should also be a Water-type, so wouldn't I naturally counter it on land?

Who would engage in close combat with such a large Turtle? Isn't that just pure idiocy?"

Zhou Ming: "???" Σ(☉▽☉"a

Huang Wei: ...