Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 844 - 363: Beheading with a Single Sword! (Part 2)

The beast tamers observed with rapt attention.

Even with the live broadcast, it proved challenging to ascertain everyone's actions in such a moment, owing to the established rules of the provincial examination!

Wang Luo himself furrowed his brow slightly, nodding in agreement.

"Indeed, even if this mutated paper figure possesses the strength to contend with the Monarch Level Blackwater Mysterious Snake, this is the provincial exam, not some isolated duel!

Furthermore, while the paper figure aligns with the necromancy system, attribute-wise, water and fire elements are potent counter-measures against it!

Without even considering the interference of other beast tamers, could this paper figure truly triumph over the Blackwater Mysterious Snake?"

His commentary flowed with impeccable timing, compelling the audience to hold their breath.

Their gazes remained riveted to the screen, eagerly awaiting Su Ping's next move.

However, while others perceived the commentators' skilled pacing as a testament to their expertise,

Wang Luo's palms were actually slick with sweat!

This young prodigy, despite the calm demeanor at the commentary booth, was known by certain influential individuals from Linzhou and Jianghai.

They were privy to some details about his background.

Should any untoward incident occur during the provincial exam, who knew if the city's potential fallout might engulf innocent bystanders?

If they were to be implicated, they would indeed become victims of unforeseen calamity.

Consequently, no one harbored more anxiety than Wang Luo regarding the potential rashness of Su Ping's actions.

Yet, the very event they dreaded most had come to pass.

Su Ping positioned himself at the riverbank, his gaze fixed upon the Blackwater Mysterious Snake coiled at the water's edge!

"Qian Yi!"

"Uwaah!"

"Draw your sword!"

Though not exceptionally loud, the command resonated like thunder in everyone's ears at this crucial juncture!

Many turned their heads towards the solitary figure, and the two peculiar pet beasts that had undeniably captured everyone's attention!

Among those present, numerous individuals had attained significant achievements in the field of beast taming, yet at this moment, they were utterly bewildered as to the identities of these two pet beasts!

One emanated an eerie blue flame-like element, while the other was even more enigmatic, resembling a paper figure.

Still, no one could definitively identify the former, and the latter, the paper figure pet beast, was famously known, yet appeared distinct from Su Ping's previously revealed pet.

In this tense silence, no one dared to speak.

Naturally, it wasn't that no one desired to venture onto Dream Island, to claim the Emperor Level resource, the Dream Mist Stone, and seize the initial, dazzling opportunity of the provincial exam!

But with the Monarch Level Blackwater Mysterious Snake coiled upstream, not to mention the sinister black shadows lurking within the protective moat, a chilling apprehension deterred anyone from risking the attempt!

The sheer difficulty of merely reaching Dream Island was already astronomically high.

"What exactly is Su Ping attempting to achieve?"

Someone inquired, their voice laced with surprise.

At this point, no one would foolishly step forward to provoke any action, with so many students congregating around Dream Island,

unless an individual possessed unwavering confidence in their own prowess to effortlessly subdue this renowned genius breeder of Jianghai, while simultaneously intimidating the other competing onlookers.

However, it was clear that while many outside clamored to teach Su Ping, whom they perceived as having gained an unfair advantage, a lesson, once inside, no one dared to make a move.

At least not for the time being,

unless one was truly willing to jeopardize their future ranking.

Moreover, as Su Ping began to speak, they genuinely wished to witness the full extent of this legendary genius breeder's pet beast's might!

Was the preceding arrogance a product of absolute self-assurance, or mere bravado?

Su Ping remained indifferent to their scrutiny; in fact, as long as the crowd gathered around Dream Island didn't exceed a few dozen, they weren't worthy of him revealing his complete power.

Nevertheless, even a mere glimpse would suffice.

As Su Ping's words concluded, an even sharper and more resonant sound pierced the air!

"Clang!"

The crisp chime of a drawn sword echoed across the entirety of Dream Island!

Yet, the entity responsible for that sound was no longer visible within the direct broadcast feed!

Its speed was simply too astonishing!

No one could even catch a clear glimpse of how this so-called sword was drawn!

Or by whom.

Amidst the howling wind, accompanying the sword's resonance was a flash akin to captured lightning!

And then, nothing more!

Su Ping stood poised by the riverbank.

But the river before him appeared to be cleaved open as if by an invisible blade, originating from Su Ping's position and extending towards the Blackwater Mysterious Snake.

The entire river, as if conjured from thin air, vanished from Su Ping's vantage point to the Blackwater Mysterious Snake, creating a vast, gaping chasm!

Su Ping's robes billowed vigorously, and Xiao Qing's fiery form seemed energized by the unleashed, potent lightning.

Yet, Qian Yi's figure had already vanished.

The paperman's silhouette disappeared entirely from everyone's view!

Of course, from the prior discussions, it became clear to all that the one who had taken action was indeed Su Ping's paperman pet beast.

However, even with that understanding, nobody could distinctly perceive how the sword strike was executed.

But swiftly, realization dawned upon many, including the director of the live broadcast, who also took notice.

They elevated the camera feed showing Su Ping's first-person perspective, capturing the scene unfolding some distance away.

Nevertheless, a collective gasp echoed as everyone inhaled sharply.

Down by the river's edge.

At an unidentifiable moment, the river, typically not entirely clear but not murky either, began to turn somewhat turbid.

It was now being stained crimson.

This spot of turbidity soon started to spread!

The crimson hue that enveloped the water was the mixture of blood and the river.

The blood-red current flowed from the river's source, washing before the astonished onlookers.

Simultaneously, it stirred both excitement and fear within the ferocious beast groups lurking in the river!

They were enthralled by the blood but terrified of its original owner!

Yet, at this present moment, it was evident that no one was paying attention to these restricted Cold Wave Pythons, unable to venture far from the water.

Instead, their gazes were involuntarily drawn toward the origin of the blood.

The Blackwater Mysterious Snake, which had been coiled around the river, surveying everyone like the sovereign of this domain, was now cleaved in two.

Its colossal, dark head dangled from the sword, shimmering with lightning, held by the individual known as the disgrace of the necromancy system – the paperman!

Meanwhile, the remainder of its immense, serpentine body plunged into the river with a resounding splash.

It thus became the principal source staining the river's head with crimson!

The paperman adjusted the enormous hat obscuring its face, while the cloak behind it fluttered rapidly, yet it remained entirely unsullied by the water.

"How is this even conceivable?"

This sentiment wasn't limited to those present who witnessed the spectacle!

Even Hu Yue and Wang Luo, watching through the live channel, couldn't suppress their exclamations!

However, regardless of their utter bewilderment, the immense corpse of the serpent, along with its blood-dripping head, served as irrefutable confirmation of the recent event.

But how could this have happened? Even now, disbelief clung to them!

A single sword strike!

This attack, which almost no one managed to clearly observe, had unleashed the might of a Commandant Eighth Rank and beheaded the Monarch Level Blackwater Mysterious Snake.

Decapitation with but one sword!