Beast Taming: Starting From Zero - Chapter 1456

Chapters 1456 and 1451, “Steel Race!” (Combined)

“Bang!”

The black beam struck the white light, but it had no effect; the white light remained bright.

At that moment, the stands surrounding the arena fell silent.

Seeing this, the Nightshade Spirit, for some unknown reason, stopped its attack and looked at its Beastmaster with a bewildered expression.

However, it found its Beastmaster even more bewildered than itself, bordering on utter confusion. It had never seen such an expression on its Beastmaster’s face before.

“This…this isn’t going to evolve, is it?” someone in the stands asked, eyes wide, with a look that said, “Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.”

Only then did the surrounding sounds gradually return.

“It shouldn’t be.”

“Does Steel Emperor have any skills that are executed in this way?”

“No, this really looks like the Light of Evolution!”

“Hahaha, what are you talking about? Steel Emperor is already at the Emperor level. If it evolves again, wouldn’t it become an Emperor-level pet? Impossible, absolutely impossible. This must be some skill that looks like an evolution. Yes, that’s it.”

“Qiao Sang’s Steel Emperor’s entire evolution chain is brand new, right? It doesn’t even have a prototype for its next stage. If Steel Emperor really evolves, wouldn’t we be the first to witness it?”

“What are you thinking! I already said this can’t be an evolution! Steel Emperor’s pet form was only announced not long ago, which means Steel Emperor hasn’t evolved for very long. It’s at the Emperor level! It’s already at the Emperor level, how could it evolve into an Emperor-level in such a short time!”

“Steel Emperor’s entire evolution path is a bond evolution. If it can really evolve into an Emperor-level, the path might still rely on the power of bonds. If that’s the case, is it temporarily evolving now using the power of bonds?”

“Reason tells me that Steel Power Emperor can’t possibly evolve, but this really looks like the Light of Evolution!”

“Impossible! Qiao Sang is only 18! You mean she’s about to have an Emperor-level pet! And an Emperor-level pet that’s never appeared before?! I wouldn’t even dare to dream of that!”

The argument in the audience grew increasingly heated.

Suddenly, someone saw something, jumped up, and shouted incredulously, “My God! It really is evolving! The white light is getting bigger! It’s getting bigger!”

The entire venue fell into an eerie silence again. Many people, after confirming that the white light was indeed getting bigger, froze, their pupils contracted, and their bodies stiffened, as if they had been greatly shocked.

On the commentary stage, the two hosts and guests looked bewildered.

Nefertis was the first to react, her back stiffening abruptly. Shocked, she abruptly stood up, microphone in hand, and exclaimed incredulously,

“Ladies and gentlemen! Audience members here and viewers at home! We are about to witness the birth of a brand new Emperor-level pet! Steel Power Emperor! It has evolved!!!”

Auror took a deep breath, equally excited, and stood up, his face filled with profound shock. He proclaimed in a voice almost cracking, “This is absolutely the most breathtaking moment in the history of this Master Challenge—no, in all the Master Challenges ever held! I believe that no matter how much time passes, everyone will remember tonight, the night of Steel Power Emperor’s evolution!!!”

For an Emperor-level pet to evolve into an Emperor-level pet, it often requires absolute talent, absolute resources, and a great deal of luck to complete the evolution.

No matter the planet, even on a planet like Super Star where pets are generally oppressed, a pet that can evolve to the Emperor level can become a powerful figure. If a pet from a certain race evolves to the Emperor level, then no beast tamer on Super Star will dare to provoke that race. In

the history of the beast taming world, it’s not uncommon to see videos of Royal-level pets evolving into Emperor-level pets online, but in actual competitions, such evolutions are extremely rare.

But that’s not the most important thing. The most important thing is that Steel Power Emperor is a completely new form! After evolving, the Emperor level will also be a completely new form!

New forms of pet races do appear on various planets every now and then, but a completely new Emperor-level pet has been absent for a long time.

If Steel Power Emperor truly evolves successfully, then tonight’s match will be the most unforgettable match in the history of the Master Challenge.

“Reli.”

Reliroca exclaimed with deep emotion, indicating that it hadn’t expected the bond between Josan and Steel Power Emperor to be so strong.

Although it hadn’t experienced many battles, its age had given it experience, and Reliroca realized this was a bond evolution.

On the field, the blinding white light continued to grow rapidly.

In the stands, the silent atmosphere was finally broken, like a powder keg being ignited. With a deafening “boom,” as if the champion had already been decided, the roar exploded.

“Holy crap! It evolved! So Steel Power Emperor really did evolve!”

“My god! Steel Power Emperor’s evolution path is too amazing! It can even evolve through bond at the Emperor level!”

“Worth it! Today’s ticket was totally worth it! I actually got to see an Emperor-level pet evolve live! And in a completely new form!”

“That’s incredible, Qiao Sang is too freakish! I thought she was going to lose this match, but she made Steel Power Emperor evolve through bond!”

“To be honest, I’m starting to feel sorry for Leifeld.”

“Wait, is the bond power that strong? Can pets that aren’t late-stage Emperor-level evolve directly to Emperor-level?”

“Steel Power Emperor seems to be mid-stage Emperor-level.”

“It should only evolve for a very short time.”

“Don’t even mention a very short time, even if it only evolves for a second, I’d still worship it! It can evolve directly to Emperor-level through the entire evolution chain!”

“Even mid-stage Emperor-level pets can’t evolve directly to Emperor-level through bond power, right? Is Steel Power Emperor a late-stage Emperor-level pet?”

“Do you know how long the Steel Power Emperor form has been around? Forget late-stage Emperor level, if I hadn’t seen it in battle, I wouldn’t believe you if you said it was mid-stage Emperor level.” “

To evolve directly from mid-stage Emperor level to Emperor level, how strong must the bond between Qiao Sang and it be?”

“Did they save each other’s lives?”

“You’ve read too many novels. When Qiao Sang contracted it, it was just a beginner pet, a Little Steel Falcon. How could it save Qiao Sang’s life?”

“Is the other form of the Little Steel Falcon species limited to Emperor level?”

“I think so.”

“Wow, amazing! The new form’s evolution chain is all about bond evolution, and it can directly reach Emperor level. I’m thinking of going to Super Star to find a Little Steel Falcon to contract with.”

“No need to go to Super Star, wait a bit longer. I saw in the news last time that Flame Star seems to be introducing the Little Steel Falcon species.”

“You still want to contract with Little Steel Falcon? You might have had a chance before this match, but now even Steel Emperor can evolve to Emperor level. Do you think you’d have a chance to contract with Little Steel Falcon even if it brings in Flame Star?”

“Whether there’s a chance or not, you should at least try. If I actually manage to contract with a Little Steel Falcon, I’m willing to give my life for it to evolve to Emperor level through bond!”

“Your life is worthless in Little Steel Falcon’s eyes. They contract with Beastmasters based on the Beastmaster’s intelligence. Only Beastmasters like me, graduates of top-tier Beastmaster academies, have a chance to contract with them.” “

Heh, graduated from one of the four major interstellar universities? If not, stop talking nonsense.”

“…”

“As expected of my idol! Ah! Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!”

“I’ve decided, from now on, Steel Treasure is my idol! Steel Treasure! Steel Treasure!”

“Being able to evolve directly to Emperor level through bond power, wow, the Little Steel Falcon is definitely the most suitable pet for ordinary Beastmasters!”

“With the news that Little Steel Falcon can directly evolve to Emperor level through Bond Phenomenon, do you think ordinary commoner Beastmasters can still contract it? Absolutely not! Unless there’s a commoner Beastmaster with exceptionally high intelligence, they’ll have a chance.”

The group and their pets chatted excitedly while recording the white light on the field with their phones, no one wanting to miss this historic moment for the Little Steel Falcon species.

VIP Room.

“Xiaxia!”

“Xiaxia!”

Xia Lala stared at the white light on the field, first stunned, then her face lit up with surprise, and she shouted excitedly.

This… it evolved?! Michaela stood to the side, her expression blank, a jumble of chaotic thoughts flashing through her mind, a mixture of shock and confusion.

Honestly, she felt like she was dreaming.

Besides Qiao Sang, no one knew better than her when Steel Bao had officially evolved into Steel Emperor. How could it have temporarily evolved into an Emperor-level beast so quickly?

Wait, wait, had Qiao Sang and Steel Bao recently experienced any significant events that strengthened their bond? How could their bond power be enough to temporarily evolve into an Emperor-level beast?

Moreover, she remembered that Steel Bao’s energy was at the mid-Emperor level. For a pet to evolve at the Emperor level, the energy required was immeasurable. She had never heard of a mid-Emperor level pet directly evolving to Emperor level through bond power.

According to records, a late-Emperor level pet had once evolved to Emperor level through bond power, but it only maintained that state for about five seconds.

How did they even manage that?

Suddenly, Michaela realized something, her expression turning excited.

The Steel Emperor’s Temporal Evolution meant its potential was more than just Emperor-level! This would greatly increase Josan’s chances of winning the Interstellar Cup!

This was truly fantastic!

Her phone went silent; the previously active group chat suddenly went quiet.

But soon, the phone vibrated repeatedly, and the group chat members started popping up again.

【The Steel Emperor’s Temporal Evolution!】

【Is Josan really not planning to change mentors? I’m two hundred years older than Michaela! I have far more teaching experience!】

【The Little Steel Falcon race is quite interesting; they can directly bond to Emperor-level. Should we import a batch of Little Steel Falcons to study?】

【@Michaela, did you have the Fate Spirit calculate it beforehand, which is why you went back to school during that time and deliberately showed up in front of the dean to become Josan’s mentor?】

【I admit I’m a little jealous; what incredible luck did Michaela have!】 “

I suddenly remembered, our Imperial Class has had instances of changing instructors before, hasn’t it?”

“I remember, it was because the original instructor passed away.”

“How is Michaela doing? @Michaela”

A few old guys chatting were filled with envy, wishing they could turn back time and replace Michaela as Josang’s instructor. With

Steel Power Emperor’s evolution, the outcome of subsequent matches was no longer important. For someone of their level, nurturing students capable of participating in the Interstellar Cup was paramount.

Josang possessed monstrous talent, but the level cap of her previously contracted pets wasn’t high; two of them were even in entirely new forms. Now, one was confirmed to evolve to Imperial level. With her talent, plus a new Imperial-level pet, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she was practically a guaranteed Interstellar Cup contender!

Thinking about this, they couldn’t help but feel envious.

Her phone vibrated incessantly, but Michaela ignored it, still immersed in excitement as she stared at the white light on the field.

“Momo.”

Dragon King looked at the white light outside, shocked and somewhat envious.

Even Steel Treasure could temporarily evolve to Emperor level, when would he be able to evolve?

On the field

, Nightshade didn’t launch another attack. It had now confirmed that its opponent was evolving, and it unconsciously swallowed, its body tense and very nervous.

After being stunned, Leifeld looked at the slender figure in the distance with an extremely complicated expression.

To be able to temporarily evolve a mid-Emperor level pet to Emperor level, is this the power of the bond between Qiao Sang and Steel Emperor?

He had to admit that after these few rounds of matches, plus Steel Emperor’s evolution, he lost wholeheartedly.

Holy crap? Steel Treasure evolved?! How did it evolve?! Qiao Sang stared blankly at the white light on the field, the shock of the scene before her eyes making her instantly forget the pain in her body.

After the shock, Qiao Sang revealed an expression of wild joy.

So, the power of the bond between Steel Treasure and her had reached this level!

Remembering that it was being broadcast live, Qiao Sang quickly composed herself, but even so, she couldn’t hide her excitement.

What would Steel Treasure in its Emperor-level form look like?

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the white light on the field finally faded.

The audience fell silent instantly, everyone instinctively holding their breath, watching expectantly as the white light disappeared.

Soon, a giant pet beast, over a hundred meters tall, with purple feathers as clear and hard as purple diamonds, its head and wings covered in silver steel armor, its eyes and wingtips dark red, two silver curved blades forming a crown on its head, and its tail forked like swords, adorned with dark red and silver stripes, appeared in everyone’s view.

So cool! The eyes of everyone and all the pets lit up, their breathing quickening.

“Steel Treasure!!!”

Just as everyone was about to frantically take pictures, the giant figure clad in silver steel armor suddenly let out a roar that shook the heavens and earth.

An indescribable sense of oppression surged forth like a tidal wave.

Everyone and their pets paled instantly.

An invisible barrier instantly enveloped the arena.

The indescribable oppressive feeling vanished, and everyone and their pets gasped for breath, as if they had been reborn.

Suddenly, the barrier shook, and about a hundred cracks appeared.

Everyone and their pets’ hearts jumped.

On the field, an extremely terrifying oppressive feeling pressed down on Nightshade Spirit. Its spirit trembled violently, its body shook, and it was unable to move or think. Its eyes rolled back, and it fell to the ground without warning.

“Bang!”

Dust rose, and gravel flew everywhere. Nightshade Spirit returned to its normal form.

Almost the next second after Nightshade Spirit fell, the imposing aura on Steel Treasure, which had been so powerful just a second ago, suddenly dissipated. It closed its eyes and transformed back into Steel Emperor’s form, falling to the ground with a “bang.”

The barrier stopped shaking.

In the stands, while everyone and their pets breathed a sigh of relief, they watched with astonishment and uncertainty as the two pets collapsed one after the other, only to revert to their original forms. Their gazes, however, were primarily focused on Steel Treasure.

Was this the difference between an Emperor-level pet and a Royal-level pet?

Just a roar, and the domineering aura emanating from its body, had caused the barely injured Nightshade to collapse?

“Just now! We witnessed history in the Master Challenge!” On the commentary stage, Nefertis took a deep breath and shouted with passionate voice, “Steel Emperor has evolved into an Emperor-level beast for the first time in the Master Challenge! It has revealed its brand new form!”

Auror followed up, “The oppressive aura of its Emperor-level form directly overwhelmed Nightshade! However, due to insufficient energy, Steel Emperor quickly reverted to its original form and then collapsed!”

“This is the power of an Emperor-level pet! Even without using any skills! It only appeared for a moment! It can directly defeat an Emperor-level pet!” Nefertis shouted.

“Heri.”

Heriroka took a big gulp of water to calm itself down and called out, indicating that it was sitting here and had also felt the terror brought by Steel Emperor’s evolution into an Emperor-level beast.

During the commentary, the shattered barrier disappeared, and a mechanical-type pet wearing a referee’s badge came onto the field. After checking Steel and Nightshade, it blew its whistle, raised its paw upwards, and drew a circle, indicating that neither side could continue fighting, and the match was a draw.

A giant virtual screen appeared on the field.

Below the photos of Josan and Lefebvre, the portraits of Steel and Nightshade simultaneously changed from color to black and white. (End of Chapter)