What does it mean when a pet evolves incorrectly?

Chapter 77 Are you ready to evolve?

The Earthshaker Bear was naturally not convinced.

It has dominated this region for many years and has never encountered an opponent who could completely suppress and defeat it.

The recent defeat was definitely not due to a lack of strength.

"roar...

""

The Earthshaking Bear pondered for a moment, then suddenly spotted the five people trembling behind the rocks, and its eyes widened in fury.

It's all the fault of those despicable humans!

It's all because they didn't scratch their backs properly, causing unbearable itching that led to a chain reaction and poor performance in battle.

Yes! That's it!

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Very good, I like pets like you who are unwilling to admit defeat."

"And you, are you convinced?" He looked at the little bear lying on the ground as well.

The little bear glanced at the Earthshaker Bear and decided to emulate it, so it let out a fierce yet adorable roar at the Squirrel: "Roar! Roar! Roar!"

Correct!

It's all those humans' fault for affecting my condition!

In the crowd, a boy stared in disbelief: "So these pets can be stubborn too?"

The tall, chubby boy was no longer afraid or worried. He nodded thoughtfully and said, "You guys always make excuses like this when you lose a game: the internet is too laggy, I'm not good at it, I just woke up, high latency, it's never because I'm bad."

Everyone fell silent.

That's too much talk.

"Very well, since neither of you is convinced, then let's continue." Lin Chen, with a smile on his face, looked at the two Earthshaker bears, one large and one small, and beckoned with his finger.

"roar!"

Enraged by the provocation, the Earthshaker Bear unleashed its power from who knows where, and despite its severe injuries, it charged savagely at Lin Chen.

"Roar roar roar!"

The little Earthshaker Bear followed closely behind, roaring as it charged again.

Ten seconds later, the two figures crashed to the ground almost simultaneously, their heavy bodies kicking up a cloud of dust.

Lin Chen's smile remained unchanged. He beckoned to the two Earthshaker Bears, who had fallen to the ground, their heads throbbing, and asked in a calm tone, "Do you submit now?"

The Earthshaker Bear shook its dazed head. It felt every part of its body groaning in pain, and it no longer had the strength to launch an attack.

But when it looked up and saw Lin Chen with a smile on his face, it was filled with rage. A burst of strength erupted from the deepest part of its body, and it charged forward with heavy steps.

Ten seconds later, it was sent flying backward again, landing next to the bear.

Everyone had become numb.

"Is this Earthshaker bear always this brave?"

"It's not that bad, it really isn't."

"You know, I rarely use the word 'brutal' to describe a beast tamer."

[Currently subjugated pets: 7]

After the two Earthshaker Bears finally surrendered, the system notification sounded at the right time, and a smile appeared on Lin Chen's face.

Great, another experience point gained.

Just then, the crowd that had been watching from behind the rocks could no longer contain themselves and rushed out excitedly.

"Wow! Awesome! (voice cracks)"

"Thank you! Thank you so much!"

The crowd surrounded Lin Chen, chattering amongst themselves, their faces filled with relief at surviving the ordeal and awe and admiration for Lin Chen's strength.

The tall, chubby boy suddenly stepped forward, gave Lin Chen an exaggerated ninety-degree bow, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and loudly proclaimed in a dramatic, exaggerated tone, "If you do not despise me, I am willing to become your godfather!"

"From now on, if you point east, I, Zhang Dongdong, will never go west! If you tell me to ride a dog, I will never chase a chicken!"

"I just want the big shot to carry me through the dungeons and share some of the loot!"

His classmate followed suit, bowing and clasping his hands in greeting: "Me too!"

Although the other three did not speak, their eyes were equally eager as they looked at Lin Chen.

Lin Chen chuckled and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, forget about godfathers. I was just helping out. We're all classmates, helping each other out is only right."

"As for teaming up, forget it. I prefer to do it alone."

"Big brother, may I ask your name?" Zhang Dongdong asked curiously, as he had never heard of such a formidable person among the freshmen.

"Lin Chen, I'm from Class 3 of the Combat Academy," Lin Chen replied.

"I've got it!" Zhang Dongdong nodded emphatically, then began to flatter, "With your abilities, you're definitely going to be number one in this freshman competition!"

The others nodded in agreement, deeply agreeing.

In another part of the secret realm, near the edge of a woodland close to a small lake.

Ye Zhen recalled the Radiant Bone Dragon that he had just easily defeated a second-tier pet beast, his innocent baby face full of confidence and pride.

He slightly raised his chin and said to Yun Chuxiu, who was lazily leaning against a rock, "See? At this rate, first place in this freshman competition is definitely mine."

"Everyone else is just an extra."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chuxiu didn't even raise his head. He simply pointed with his finger at a crimson spirit sword that was circling around him, and called out in a drawn-out, intimate tone that could give anyone goosebumps, "Yes, yes, yes~ Our Zhenzhen is the best~ First place is definitely yours~~"

"Clouds emerge from the mountain peaks!"

Ye Zhen reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, instantly bristling with anger. Her baby face turned bright red, and she glared fiercely at Yun Chuxiu, "I've told you a million times, don't call me Zhenzhen! Call me Ye Zhen!"

"Okay, Zhenzhen, I understand."

Yun Chuxiu nodded readily, her smug smile unchanged, as if she hadn't noticed Ye Zhen's furious glare: "But Zhenzhen, don't be too sure of yourself. My roommate Lin Chen is no pushover; I didn't even realize he was a beginner beast tamer."

"Tsk tsk, that Bai Lu is no simple character either. Whether you can hold onto your first place is another matter."

"Lin Chen? Bai Lu?"

Ye Zhen snorted coldly, then glanced at Yun Chuxiu sideways: "What right do you have to comment on the gap between us when you're not even a beginner beast tamer? Wait until you break through first before you offer your opinion."

Yun Chuxiu wasn't annoyed by the retort. Instead, she smiled and moved closer, lowering her voice to say, "Oh, Zhenzhen, don't be angry. I was just concerned about you. Besides, I feel like I'll break through in the next couple of days."

"snort."

Ye Zhen ignored his irreverent manner, turned her head, and looked at the majestic and mysterious mountain outlines in the twilight in the distance. Her eyes were sharp and firm: "First place will definitely be mine. Just like my brother did back then, no one can take it away from me."

Another dark and dense forest shrouded in twilight.

Zhang Xiaoxiao, Zhou Ming, and Su Qingyuan, who was leading the way, walked through the area.

A second-tier Poison Ivy Monkey lurked in the tree canopy and launched a sneak attack, but was easily defeated by the Azure Feather Wind Bird with its dazzling aerial maneuverability and precise wind blade cuts.

"Yuanyuan, you're amazing!" Zhang Xiaoxiao's eyes were full of stars, her face full of admiration.

Su Qingyuan simply shook her head slightly, indicating that they should continue forward, her expression as calm as ever, as if she had just done something insignificant.

Zhou Ming watched as the Azure Feathered Wind Bird gracefully landed back on Su Qingyuan's shoulder, then looked at the unconscious demon monkey on the ground, and couldn't help but swallow hard, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

"Brother Chen, it's not that I don't have faith in you this time," Zhou Ming muttered to himself. "The competition is just too monstrous."

When the freshman competition began, he was lucky enough to meet Zhang Xiaoxiao and Su Qingyuan, who were his companions, and joined their team.

As the day passed, he watched as Su Qingyuan, who had become a novice beast tamer, defeated several powerful pet beasts, and her points soared.

This efficiency, this strength, is simply unbelievable.

"Moreover, she gave me way too much..." Zhou Ming looked at the extra fire-type resources in his backpack, his feelings becoming even more complicated.

For some reason, Su Qingyuan seemed to have an extraordinary understanding of this secret realm.

Su Qingyuan always managed to lead them away from seemingly safe but actually dangerous sections of the road, while also passing by some hidden resource points.

In just one day, Su Qingyuan led them to discover several cultivation resources, reaping a bountiful harvest.

Furthermore, Su Qingyuan was very generous in sharing these discoveries, distributing them fairly as long as they were useful to them.

Who wouldn't admire such a powerful captain who can lead his teammates to prosperity?

After the Earthshaking Bear surrendered, Zhang Dongdong and the others left the area.

Lin Chen suddenly had an idea.

He tried very hard to find any trace of the Molten Armored Lizard today, but to no avail.

"Searching blindly like this is too inefficient—" Lin Chen rubbed his chin, glancing at the young couple beside him.

The Earthshaker Bear, who was carefully observing his expression, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and immediately turned around and walked towards the Earthshaker Bear.

"Roar—"

Seeing this menacing figure approaching again, the Earthshaking Bear visibly trembled and instinctively tried to shrink back, but the movement aggravated its wounds, causing it to grimace in pain.

It quickly raised its two huge forepaws to its chest, waved them clumsily, and let out a whimper that sounded almost pleading.

The little bear immediately followed suit, raising its two little paws, covering its eyes, and peeking at Lin Chen through its fingers.

Lin Chen walked up to the Earthshaking Bear, pulled out the "Survival Handbook," flipped to the page with the picture of the Molten Armored Dragon Lizard, and held the handbook up to the giant bear: "Have you seen this guy before? Do you know roughly where it hangs out?"

The Earthshaker Bear stared with its huge, bell-like eyes as it approached the tiny manual, scrutinizing it with a look of confusion in its eyes.

Lin Chen then asked, "Do you know which pet beast in this area has the best information network?"

The Earthshaker Bear seemed to understand the question.

Its eyes suddenly lit up, it let out a slightly excited growl, and raised one of its paws, pointing northeast.

"Let's go, take me to find it," Lin Chen said.

Led by the Earthshaking Bear, Lin Chen walked for about twenty minutes, passing through a dense forest, and suddenly the view opened up to reveal a steep, grayish-white cliff.

The cliff is not very high, but the rock face is smooth and there is little vegetation.

On a huge, protruding rock in the middle of the cliff, a thick and strong ancient pine branch grows horizontally.

A magnificent bird of prey stands quietly on a branch.

The pet's feathers were jet black, gleaming with a cold, hard metallic sheen. Its two pairs of large, powerful wings were folded at its sides, and its sharp claws were deeply embedded in the tree trunk.

It held its head high, its dark golden eyes slowly scanning the mountains and forests below, with the indifference and majesty of a sky king surveying its territory.

Lin Chen used his energy detector to target the pet: "Speed ​​Name: Four-Winged Iron-Feathered Vulture."

Attribute: Wind.

"Racial Rank: High-level Transcendent".

"Strength Level: Second Tier, Fourth Stage"

Upon seeing the Earthshaker approach its territory, the four-winged Ironwing Vulture immediately let out a sharp cry, its dark golden eyes as sharp as knives, locking onto the wounded Earthshaker below.

"Hey——!!"

Its screech was full of warning, and its huge wings were slightly spread, ready to pounce at any moment.

Lin Chen turned to look at the Earthshaking Bear and immediately understood that this guy was preparing to take this opportunity to settle a personal score.

"Second Fire." The thought flashed through Lin Chen's mind, and he pointed to the four-winged iron-feathered vulture on the cliff. "Flame Breath Bullet."

"Gaku!"

The Flameclaw Beast raised its head, its chest bulging, and a fireball roared out, shooting straight at the four-winged Iron-feathered Vulture on the cliff.

"Hey!"

With a sudden flap of its two pairs of wings, the Four-Winged Iron Feather instantly created a visible wall of air in front of it, attempting to intercept the Flame Breath Bullet.

The Flame Breath Bomb crashed into the airflow wall with a muffled bang, forcefully tearing through the airflow barrier and continuing its charge toward the Four-Winged Iron-Feathered Vulture.

The four-winged Iron-feathered Vulture flapped its four wings together, its massive body soaring into the sky, its eyes blazing with fury.

"Hey——!!"

Amidst the shriek, sharp white light suddenly shone from the edges of the four-winged Iron-feathered Vulture's wings.

It pushed its flight speed to the limit, its body transforming into a deathly streak of white light flowing around its edges, and with a terrifying, dive-bombing momentum, it crashed into the Flameclaw Beast on the ground!

"Sharp claws." Lin Chen's gaze sharpened.

"Gaku!"

The Flameclaw Beast's limbs tensed instantly like iron, its eyes flashing with ferocity, and its right forepaw shot out fiercely, slashing upwards at the four-winged Ironfeathered Vulture that was swooping down!

Clang!

A piercing metallic crack suddenly rang out, and sparks flew wildly.

The four-winged iron-feathered vulture's swooping motion came to an abrupt halt. Its wings, shimmering with white light, clashed squarely with the Flame Claw Beast's sharp claws. The next moment, its wings were numbed by the impact, and its body froze in mid-air.

wrong!

The combat-experienced four-winged iron-feathered vulture immediately flapped its wings, attempting to use its flight advantage to create distance.

But just then, the dog raised its head and let out a series of short barks: "Woof! Woof woof woof woof—!!"

The invisible spiritual sound waves, like an invisible hammer, swept past the four-winged iron feathers that were preparing to take flight.

"Eh?!"

The Iron-feathered Vulture felt as if its head had been stabbed hard by a red-hot iron rod. The sharp pain and intense dizziness caused its vision to go black, and the flight rhythm and lift it had just established instantly ceased.

Almost the instant the Iron-feathered Vulture paused, the Flameclaw Beast unleashed its small, ready-to-go explosion.

Boom!!!

The explosion rang out, and the shockwave made Lin Chen's clothes flutter wildly.

The Earthshaker, watching this scene from afar as an observer, suddenly realized that choosing to submit was not such a bad thing.

It now hopes that the four-winged iron feathers will not submit.

"Hey!"

Amidst a mournful scream, the four-winged iron-feathered vulture plummeted from the low sky, crashing heavily onto the open ground a dozen meters away.

Its feathers were now charred and disheveled. It struggled to get up, but only flapped its wings in vain, raising a cloud of dust.

[Defeat a Tier 2 pet and gain 6 experience points]

[Flame Claw Beast's level has broken through: Tier 2, Stage 5 - Tier 2, Stage 6 (0/72)]

Good, good, after defeating this four-winged iron-feathered eagle, the Flameclaw Beast has finally broken through to the second tier, sixth stage.

In high spirits, Lin Chen smiled broadly and looked at the four-winged iron-feathered vulture: "Do you submit?"

At this moment, the head of the four-winged iron-feathered vulture was still buzzing.

It endured the pain, raised its head, and scanned the entire scene: Lin Chen with a bright smile, the Flameclaw Beast rubbing its hands together in anticipation, and the Earthshaking Bear gloating not far away.

The four-winged iron-feathered vulture seemed to understand something, so it lowered its head in submission, looking docile: "Screech~"

[Currently subjugated pets: 8]

Lin Chen was taken aback.

This isn't right.

According to the plot, shouldn't you, being so proud and arrogant, express your dissatisfaction, get beaten up, and then choose to submit?

But the system doesn't lie, so Lin Chen took out the manual again and asked the Four-Winged Iron Feather about the whereabouts of the Molten Armor Dragon Lizard.

This time, the four-winged iron-feathered vulture nodded.

Lin Chen was overjoyed and turned to look at the Flameclaw Beast: "Are you ready to evolve?"