100: Chapter 100: Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus Breakthrough! Tier 3!

The next morning, the sky was faintly bright.

Lin Chen returned to the wasteland, his most loyal companion.

Unlike the last time he came with Su Qingyuan and the others, he was alone this time, having come specifically to help the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur break through to Tier 3.

However, before entering the wasteland, he still headed to the gathering point to collect a collection bag.

While leveling up, he could also collect some Desolate Crystal Stars to exchange for academic credits.

Last time, by raiding two pet beast groups and collecting scattered crystal stars, they had obtained a full ninety Desolate Crystal Stars. Adding in the various scattered resources, each person received over three hundred academic credits after the exchange.

Three hundred academic credits was equivalent to winning first place in the Freshman Grand Competition once, enough to exchange for a Tier 3 resource.

This made Lin Chen deeply realize a truth—the efficiency of "robbing the rich to help the poor" was indeed far higher than burying one's head in hard searching.

Arriving at the gathering point, the staff member on duty seemed to have a deep impression of him and blurted out: "Aren't you the Beast Tamer who subdued that group of Shadow-Rift Cats?"

Lin Chen corrected him: "I didn't subdue them, I just got along well with them."

As the staff member took out the registration form, he sighed with emotion: "I've worked here for so many years, and this is the first time I've encountered such a situation. You really get along well with these wild pet beasts."

Lin Chen replied with a smile: "A beating is all it takes."

The staff member cast a puzzled look, then handed the registration form to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen quickly registered his personal information and collected the bag.

"Lin Chen—hmm? This name—"

Looking at the information Lin Chen filled out, the staff member frowned and muttered, feeling that the name sounded familiar.

When he saw that Lin Chen's academy information was filled in as Qiming Beast-Taming Academy, his eyes suddenly widened, he sat up straight, stared intensely at Lin Chen, and his volume involuntarily rose: "You, you are—that Lin Chen?! The Lin Chen from Qiming Beast-Taming Academy?! The genius researcher who discovered two new evolutionary forms?!?"

Lin Chen hadn't expected his fame to have spread this far: "It's me."

The staff member forcibly suppressed his inner excitement, but his movements in processing the paperwork became noticeably sharper, and his eyes were full of curiosity as he looked at Lin Chen.

As he operated the computer, he couldn't help but whisper: "I really didn't expect to see the real person here. I've seen the pictures of those two new pet beast forms, especially that Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur..."

"By the way, I'd like to ask why the energy property of the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur is..."

"I simulated the possibility of a Flame Claw Beast evolving into a Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur myself, may I ask why you..."

Listening to the series of questions from this ordinary-looking staff member, Lin Chen felt more and more that something was wrong—the questions were profound, tricky, and involved advanced professional knowledge.

Your theoretical foundation is better than a large group of students from the Research Department, yet you're holed up here working as a staff member?

The staff member seemed to see through Lin Chen's confusion and gave a bitter smile: "You know how it is, the job market hasn't been good in recent years..."

After chatting for a while with the staff member who had graduated from the Research Department, Lin Chen finished the paperwork and, under the staff member's still-eager gaze, turned and left, stepping directly into the desolate and vast territory of the wasteland.

Watching Lin Chen leave, the staff member excitedly said to his colleague who had just come in for the shift change: "Guess who I just saw? Lin Chen! That Lin Chen who created two new forms as a freshman..."

Stepping into the wasteland, the familiar dry air and desolate scenery rushed towards him once again.

With a thought from Lin Chen, the massive body of the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur appeared on the wasteland with a heavy, muffled thud.

Three giant horns shot up into the sky, its orange skin reflected the sunlight, and its pair of sharp claws exuded a cold glint. Just by standing there, a violent and formidable aura spread wantonly, startling several nearby low-tier pet beasts into fleeing in panic.

Lin Chen leaped up and landed lightly on the shoulder of the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur.

His field of vision instantly heightened. Looking out as far as he could, the undulating mounds of the wasteland, the sporadically scattered boulders, and the blurred horizon in the distance were all in full view.

"Let's go."

"Roar—!"

The Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur let out an excited low roar. Its thick hind legs kicked the ground violently, and its mountain-like body erupted with astonishing speed, beginning to rumble toward the east.

With every step it took, the ground seemed to tremble slightly, and dust kicked up behind it like a dragon of dirt.

Rampaging through the wasteland, the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur did not choose to restrain its aura. The pressure of its pure dragon might and violent fire breath spread outward like a tangible wave.

Wherever it passed, those wild pet beasts lurking in caves, rock crevices, or low shrubs—whether they were solitary predators or small groups—were all terrified.

They either pressed their bodies tightly against the ground, shivering, or scrambled to flee far away, not daring to get anywhere near this Tyrannosaur emitting a terrifying aura.

Lin Chen stood on the shoulder of the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur, the wild wind blowing against his cheeks. Watching the wild pet beasts fleeing at the sight of them, a smile couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.

"We can also run rampant in the wasteland now," he murmured with emotion.

Of course, this rampaging was limited to the edge of the wasteland.

The strength of the wild pet beasts here was generally between Tier 1 and Tier 2. If they went deep into the wasteland, the situation would be completely different.

Deep in the wasteland, one could not only find larger, better-quality Desolate Crystal Stars, but also randomly encounter powerful wild pet beasts that had reached Tier 3 or even Tier 4. That was the training ground for senior students.

With Lin Chen's current strength, he could calmly escape if he encountered a Tier 3 pet beast, but if he met a Tier 4 one, he could only pray that the creature was already full.

Under the tireless sprinting of the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur, the pile of rocks, stacked with countless grey-brown boulders, appeared in his field of vision once again.

This was the habitat of the Shadow-Rift Cat group.

Passing through the scattered rock piles on the perimeter, the relatively flat open space inside came into view again.

Dozens of Shadow-Rift Cats of all sizes were either lying down, playing and frolicking with each other, or leisurely grooming their smooth fur.

Compared to last time, their fur seemed brighter, their eyes more lively and spirited, and their overall demeanor had reached a new level.

"It seems that without the threat of the Blade-Tail Viper, these guys are living quite comfortably." Seeing this, Lin Chen understood.

With their natural enemy gone, the pressure of survival sharply decreased, and with a relatively stable habitat, the Shadow-Rift Cat group would naturally flourish.

His gaze swept across the cat group and finally landed on the largest grey-brown boulder in the center of the open space.

The leader-level Shadow-Rift Cat was still perched there like a king, eyes narrowed, seemingly dozing.

Just like its group, the leader-level Shadow-Rift Cat looked sleek and shiny, full of spirit, and the wounds left from the last battle had long since healed.

Lin Chen not only helped them eliminate their great enemy but also took away all the Desolate Crystal Stars. The leader-level Shadow-Rift Cat didn't need to use Desolate Crystal Stars to contend with a great enemy, so its demeanor was much better.

Lin Chen remarked: "I really did a good deed."

The arrival of Lin Chen and the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur immediately caught the attention of the Shadow-Rift Cats.

All the Shadow-Rift Cats looked up in unison, arched their backs, and looked vigilantly at these two uninvited guests, baring their teeth.

"Meow—!!!"

But when the crimson round eyes of the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur swept across the scene, and that intense, aura-less pressure crushed down upon them, they immediately sobered up, recognizing this Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur that had shown such great power during the operation to wipe out the Blade-Tail Viper group.

In an instant, they withdrew their vigilant expressions, no longer arching their backs or baring their teeth. Their bodies shrank, turning into docile, cute little kittens.

"Meow~"

Lin Chen leaped down from the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur's shoulder. He stepped forward, his tone peaceful: "We meet again. I've come this time to ask for a favor."

But these docile little kittens didn't respond, and not a single one was willing to come forward voluntarily.

Lin Chen was not surprised and then moved with a thought.

A soft summoning light lit up beside him, and the elegant, slender figure of the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat quietly emerged.

It landed lightly on the ground, its amethyst-like eyes scanning the group of Shadow-Rift Cats indifferently, while the holy ring at the tip of its tail exuded an aura of peace.

The moment the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat appeared, the entire Shadow-Rift Cat group exploded.

All the Shadow-Rift Cats, including the leader-level Shadow-Rift Cat, were stunned.

"Meow!"

"Miao—!!!"

After a brief silence, the cat group went completely wild.

All the Shadow-Rift Cats, regardless of size, could no longer care about their fear of the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur; they swarmed up in a frenzy, surrounding the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat.

But they didn't get too close, and they didn't even behave impolitely toward the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat, as if such actions would constitute a desecration of the saintess of the Meow clan.

They just watched from afar, surrounding it quietly, their gazes growing more and more intense, with excited meows rising one after another.

Occasionally, a Shadow-Rift Cat would try to get closer to the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat, only to be besieged by other Shadow-Rift Cats. In the ensuing chaos, that Shadow-Rift Cat would end up covered in wounds and thrown out of the area.

Lin Chen remarked inwardly: "It seems I still underestimated Nuomi's charm."

"Meow."

The Radiant Moon Spirit Cat stood calmly in place, chin slightly raised, purple eyes indifferent, quietly closing the distance to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen cleared his throat and spoke again: "Can you help me now?"

This time, the effect was completely different.

All the Shadow-Rift Cats looked up in unison, staring at Lin Chen with incredibly serious eyes, nodding repeatedly.

Lin Chen said: "I need you to help me find all the powerful wild pet beasts in this area. Preferably solitary pet beasts, or ones with small group sizes."

"Meow!"

"Miao!"

"Meow meow meow!"

These Shadow-Rift Cats were more proactive and enthusiastic than the last.

Not long after, these Shadow-Rift Cats took one last look at the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat, turned away reluctantly, and dashed off in different directions.

In the blink of an eye, only a few elderly and injured Shadow-Rift Cats remained in the area, and even the leader-level Shadow-Rift Cat left with a meow.

It seemed that every cat wanted to show off in front of the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat.

Lin Chen turned his head to look at the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat: "Nuomi, these pet beasts are really crazy when they try to curry favor."

The Radiant Moon Spirit Cat didn't speak, just quietly moved closer to Lin Chen.

After all, the Shadow-Rift Cats were native cats that had lived in this area for several years and knew the powerful pet beasts in the vicinity very well.

Before long, one Shadow-Rift Cat after another rushed back to report their mission progress, indicating they had found powerful pet beasts, and looked at the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat with great anticipation.

Although the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat ignored these guys, they seemed to enjoy it, tireless.

"Very good." Lin Chen nodded, then waved his hand, "Let's go, sweep the wilderness!"

With the efficient guidance of the cat scout team, Lin Chen's operation mode in the wasteland instantly changed from looking for a needle in a haystack to precision strikes.

In the following time, a fairly vast area radiating outward from the Shadow-Rift Cat habitat became his exclusive training ground.

As one wild pet beast after another fell, Lin Chen steadily gained experience points, and the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur grew closer and closer to breaking through to Tier 3.

The next morning, the wasteland was awakened by the first ray of sunlight, and the air still carried the chill of the night.

On a Gobi beach with sparse, drought-resistant shrubs, a fierce battle was underway.

The opponent was a Thundering Unicorn that Lin Chen was no stranger to.

After some confrontation, this Thundering Unicorn's condition had seriously declined, with injuries appearing all over its body, and it was currently panting violently.

At the same time, the spiral silver horn on its forehead crackled, with fine and violent electric sparks jumping across it.

It scraped the ground uneasily with its four hooves, white gas spraying from its nostrils, its eyes locked tightly on the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur in front that was emitting a terrifying sense of oppression.

"Now is the time." Lin Chen, watching the battle from afar, had a flash of sharp light in his eyes, "Use Giant Horn Impact to finish it!"

"Roar!!!"

Receiving the command, the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur's gaze sharpened, and it roared wantonly.

Its massive body suddenly lowered, the muscles of its pillar-like hind legs bulging to the limit, pouring all its strength frantically into the giant horn on its forehead.

"Roar—!!!"

The next instant, the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur moved.

It held nothing back, condensing all its speed and power into this final impact!

The Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur rumbled violently toward the Thundering Unicorn. With every step it took, the ground trembled, and dust pulled a straight trajectory behind it.

At the same time, the giant horn on its forehead bloomed with a sharp white light!

Giant Horn Impact!

A lethal strike that combined the kinetic energy of the charge with the indestructible nature of the dragon horn to the extreme!

"Neigh—!!!"

The Thundering Unicorn instantly felt the fatal threat of death. It let out a terrified whinny, its eyes reflecting the rapidly enlarging white light horn.

At the critical moment of life and death, its ferocity was also stirred. It no longer dodged, but instead, it frantically gathered all the lightning light from its body onto the spiral silver horn on its forehead.

In an instant, the silver horn became incomparably blinding, and it launched a fierce counter-attack against the charging Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur!

Boom!!

A loud noise that seemed to shatter eardrums exploded, and the blinding white light collided frantically with the golden lightning!

At this moment, a visible ring-shaped shockwave mixed with gravel, electric arcs, and sparks spread rapidly in a spherical shape, tearing apart the shrubs and topsoil within dozens of meters!

The stalemate lasted less than half a second.

The golden lightning dissipated like a candle in the wind. The Thundering Unicorn's majestic body, as if hit head-on by a train traveling at full speed, screamed as it flew backward and crashed heavily to the ground.

[Defeated Tier 2 pet beast, gained 6 experience points]

[Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur strength level: Tier 3, Level 1 (0/84)]

Listening to the system's voice, Lin Chen let out a long breath: "It took nearly three months, but I finally struggled to break through to Tier 3."

"Being a Beast Tamer really isn't easy."

"Roar!!!"

After the breakthrough, the Flame-Spine Tyrannosaur stood firmly in place. It raised its head and roared, suddenly erupting with a terrifying aura several times stronger than before.

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