The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 323 The Snow Emblem
As the icy blades fell heavily towards Danbao, the onlookers clenched their fists simultaneously.

"Our [Breath of Cold Current] can enhance two attack-type combat skills," Zhao Qian said in a deep voice, her face tense.

After unleashing [Breath of the Cold Current], Bai Xue used three combat skills in succession: [Frost Flower Storm], [Ice Tracks], and [Flying Snow White Slash].

【Frosty Tracks】is an evasion-type combat skill and cannot be enhanced. Therefore, the current 【Flying Snow White Slash】is also a combat skill enhanced by 【Breath of Frost】, with a power of up to 120 points!

Given the existing level difference, Egg Baby was already struggling to withstand the previous [Frost Flower Storm].

If he were to suffer another blow, he would likely be sent back to the Star Pulse on the spot.

“Not only that,” Fatima pushed up her glasses, “Snow White has already used her combat technique five times.”

After the intense [Forget Magic] took effect, [Flying Snow White Slash] happened to be the fifth combat skill that Snow White used!

In other words, after this attack, Shirayuki will regain control of her two ultimate moves: [Freezing Beam] and [Ice Wheel Moment].

At that time, Egg Baby will only become more and more difficult to deal with!

What was happening outside the arena was naturally clear to Qin Lang and Danbao, who were on the scene. Sensing the rapidly approaching blade with its chilling aura, a resolute look appeared in both their eyes.

"It's time!" Qin Lang suddenly clenched his fist.

"Double Flame Meteor!"

"Gulu!"

With a shout, Egg Baby ignored the oncoming attack, flames rose around him, and he quickly summoned two fire meteors that fell one after another above Snow White's head.

"boom!"

"boom!!!"

With two loud roars, crimson flames and frosty white air quickly merged.

After a warm-up and the enraged effect of "Raging Charge," Eggman's attack has skyrocketed from 60 points to an astonishing 84 points!
The [Flame Meteor], with a power of 80 points, doubles in power under the [Burning] abnormal status, reaching an astonishing 160 points!
The double [Flame Meteor], when further developed, is a two-hit combo that can deal damage to the target twice in succession, doubling the damage once again!
Fire's advantage over Ice increases the damage of this attack by 200%!

The [Fear] status ailment that Lala left on Bai Xue before returning to Xingmai also takes effect, increasing the damage Bai Xue receives by an additional 30%!

Moreover, the brightness of the flames changed noticeably the moment the falling fire meteor struck the snow.

That's Egg Baby's special ability, "Second Strike Wins," taking effect!

A critical hit deals an additional 50% increased damage!

With the combined amplification of numerous factors, Egg Baby's attack had reached a terrifying level akin to a nuclear explosion. Amidst the smoke and dust stirred up by the energy collision, Snow White transformed into a beam of white light and returned to Zhang Qian's star vein.

One move, and he was done for!

When the dust settled, everyone looked at Egg Baby, who had withstood two enhanced attacks from a three-star food spirit and was trembling and almost unable to fight, and couldn't help but cheer.

Although it was extremely difficult, Egg Baby held on!

"That's awesome!" Qin Lang rushed out of the Spirit Chef's battle area without hesitation, hugged Danbao tightly, and his face showed excitement.

He thought Egg Baby wouldn't be able to withstand this attack, but Egg Baby was even more powerful than he expected.

It must be said that the 90 points of stamina and the 90 points of defense boosted by the [Warm-up Exercise] made a significant contribution.

"It was truly an unexpected battle."

Zhang Qian, with a smile on his face, strode up to Qin Lang, his eyes filled with admiration. The Spirit Master assessment required the Spirit Chef to defeat the Spirit Master's designated Food Spirit, but the Spirit Master could go easy on him during this process.

Because Bai Xue is very strong, Zhang Qian always told her not to use [Breath of Cold Current] during the Spirit Master assessments in the past, in order to balance the difficulty of the assessments and give the Spirit Masters a greater chance of passing.

But this time, he didn't let Bai Xue go easy on him.

On one hand, Lala has already banned two of Snow White's important skills.

On the other hand, Zhang Qian also wanted to see Qin Lang's strength under extreme conditions.

Zhang Qian was very satisfied with the test results.

To fight Snow White to this extent with a two-star and a one-star Food Spirit, even without a complete elemental advantage, is already quite impressive.

“Your strength has also earned my recognition.” Zhang Qian took out a badge from his pocket and solemnly handed it to Qin Lang.

“This is the emblem of my Spirit Bearer, Cold Snow.”

“I know you have a great talent for cooking, but I think you have just as much talent for fighting.”

"For a Spirit Chef to reach the pinnacle, the strength of their Food Spirit is an essential element. Through Food Recommendation alone, one can at most activate the sixth Star Vein."

"The seventh star vein can only be activated through the Spirit Enforcement pathway."

So, keep going, young man.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang Qian!" Qin Lang nodded emphatically, holding Danbao in his arms with one hand and taking the Cold Snow Emblem with the other.

As a first-class emblem, both the Cold Snow Emblem and the first-class Food Recommender Badge that Qin Lang obtained before are made of bronze, but the two are quite different.

The outline of the Food Recommender's Badge is similar to that of a shield, but the outline of the Spirit Bearer's Emblem is completely different, resembling the tip of a sword, making it even sharper.

The main body of the snow emblem is the blue of ice and snow, with a regular hexagonal snowflake pattern in the center and a red ribbon at the bottom.

Looking at the large characters "Yuehu City · Hanxue" on the sash, Qin Lang felt a surge of excitement for no reason.

Mr. Zhang Qian is right. Culinary skills and cooking are the foundation of the Spirit Master system, but strength is the most important factor for a Spirit Master chef to reach the top.

When Qin Lang first arrived in this world, his pursuit of strength stemmed more from his instinctive yearning for extraordinary power in his previous life. However, after experiencing so many crises and difficulties and witnessing the prowess of a truly powerful spirit chef who could stand up to a legendary creature, his pursuit of strength became more concrete.

This world is a chef's paradise, but it also has undercurrents. To protect yourself, strength is indispensable.

and so…

Qin Lang and the baby egg in his arms exchanged a glance, and his tone became firm.

"From now on, I will pay even more attention to combat."

"Haha, good!" Zhang Qian smiled with satisfaction. "Xue Yi just prepared an extra reward for you, so naturally I won't be stingy."

"Not only you, Zhao Qian was involved too."

"Hey, do I have one too?" Zhao Qian's eyes lit up.

“Of course.” Zhang Qian patted his chest. “In my Snowstorm Spirit Arena, the last thing I lack is what ice-type food spirits need.”

"Follow me!" He waved his hand and led everyone towards another part of the Wind and Snow Spirit Arena. "I'll take you to find some good stuff."

(End of this chapter)