Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 855 - 367: Rankings! Mass Assault on Dream Island! (Part 2)

It was none other than Dong Muxuan, who had recently secured a spot within the top twenty of the academy’s trial tower!

While numerous individuals tend to remain inconspicuous within the academy only to astound everyone during actual examinations, Dong Muxuan stands out as the most remarkable of them all.

Dong Muxuan has brilliantly showcased the Space Element, an attribute recognized for its superiority.

With the backing of the influential Dong Family, he enrolled in the academy and is being tutored by the legendary Hunter King, purportedly the most potent Emperor-Level professor at Magic Capital Academy. This tutelage has resulted in his impressive command over space-attributed pet beasts.

The synergy between the Void Weaving Spider’s space web and the spatial fracture ability of the Space-Cutting Mirror is remarkably effective, even though Dong Muxuan’s pets have yet to exhibit any super-rank skills.

However, throughout his battles, Dong Muxuan has exclusively utilized these two pet beasts; the less conspicuous Crystal Earthworm has remained inactive.

Yet, owing to the speed advantage conferred by the Space Element, Dong Muxuan's credit score once surpassed Qin Xiaoxue's, elevating him to the second position at Magic Capital Academy!

In the presence of many onlookers, Qin Xiaoxue has finally revealed a portion of her true capabilities.

The Tree Crown Wolf Emperor, which Woodhead has evolved into, requires no further discussion as a mount and for control purposes.

Even the peculiar Wood Element elemental beast pet, the Flower Fairy, has hardly been deployed, yet the mutated Life Ancient Tree has already managed the entire situation effectively.

This particular aspect was compared on online forums to Su Ping’s unusual Demon Wolf.

The reason for this comparison is that both pet beasts leave minimal traces when they engage.

Furthermore, approaching either of them too closely results in the enemy’s silent demise.

However, Su Ping’s peculiar elemental Demon Wolf dispatches foes through poisoning, whereas Qin Xiaoxue’s Life Ancient Tree is more formidable, inducing a complete cessation of life, a swift death bestowed upon the target.

Beyond the assessments from Magic Capital Academy, Imperial Capital Academy has also captured significant attention and viewership.

In fact, the intensity of the events at Imperial Capital Academy exceeds that of Magic Capital Academy.

The explanation for this is quite straightforward: during the current assessment, two dragons made an appearance at Imperial Capital Academy.

Within the Dragon Nation, the appearance of dragons invariably draws immense attention.

After all, they are regarded as one of the most powerful races on Blue Star and serve as the true cornerstone pet beasts of the Dragon Nation, thus their prominence is expectedly attention-grabbing.

Moreover, after the first day of the formal assessment concluded and participants temporarily withdrew from the first-person view to recuperate, forum enthusiasts took it upon themselves to compile a ranking of individual pet beast combat prowess!

This spontaneously generated list rapidly transformed into the most talked-about topic for everyone engrossed in watching the battle footage of the provincial seed contestants, garnering both acknowledgment and spirited debate.

Without question, the Azure Dragon belonging to a beast tamer named Chen Qiong from Imperial Capital Academy holds the top position on this list.

Naturally, this Azure Dragon is not the mythical Azure Dragon from the Four Divine Beasts, but rather a Wind System Divine Dragon.

Although this Azure Dragon may not possess the potential of a Spirit Saint Level elementalized juvenile, being merely an Emperor Level juvenile, its displayed strength and the dedicated nurturing by its beast tamer, Chen Zhan, have been absolutely exceptional.

Wind is an inherently unconstrained force.

The dragon’s combat in natural environments, coupled with its formidable power and aggressive fighting style, has solidified the current standing within the Dragon Nation; the respect for dragons is an ingrained sentiment among countless beast tamers.

Consequently, for this very reason, a considerable number of individuals voiced skepticism regarding this top ranking:

"Solely based on frontal combat, it achieved the first rank by merely defeating a Monarch-level vicious beast that was of a higher level? Isn't Chen Zhan's Wind Dragon somewhat overhyped?"

"Agreed, honestly, let's shift focus from these prominent academies and look into the provincial exams in Jianghai Province! Aren't my Su Shen's Green Demon Wolf and Paperman Swordsman more impressive?"

"To be frank, it's the truth; we won't pass judgment on Su Shen's Paperman for now because it's too peculiar, and we require more observation to ascertain its precise capabilities. However, Su Shen's Green Demon Wolf engaged six Monarch-level beasts in one-on-one combat, creating quite a stir in Jianghai!"

Just as some offered support, others naturally expressed opposition:

"To the person above, which pet beast can truly match a dragon's combat power at the same level? I've also observed Su Ping's two pet beasts; they undoubtedly possess some fighting ability, but isn't the Green Demon Wolf ranking third quite respectable?"

"Precisely! That Demon Wolf is indeed formidable, but the crucial point is, we have no clue if Su Ping's Giant Rock Mountain Spirit has even been deployed yet! Furthermore, the Demon Wolf did not defeat multiple beasts simultaneously—after vanquishing one, it took a considerable rest before each subsequent engagement; can't you perceive this?"

The ranking for Su Shen’s Demon Wolf appears quite fitting, and didn’t even Xie Qiong’s Bone Dragon only achieve fourth place? To surpass a giant dragon from the Necromancy Series, this placement seems truly justified and indeed high.

While recognition was present, some dissent arose:

"Even so, how did Ye Zhou’s Speech Ice Cicada secure the second position? Ye Zhou’s Annual Ring Tiger engaged multiple opponents, felling two Monarch-level vicious beasts, but wasn’t that the Annual Ring Tiger’s own accomplishment? Why is it ranked seventh? And Su Shen’s Paperman Swordsman should certainly not be only eighth?"

"Pets of the Time Series possess the ability to briefly perceive the future and coordinate such insights with other pets. The Annual Ring Tiger might appear to be the primary force on the front lines, but in truth, all its actions are supported by the Speech Ice Cicada!

Consequently, the Annual Ring Tiger can gain foresight to make necessary preparations; these capabilities are intrinsically linked to the Speech Ice Cicada. Moreover, the Speech Ice Cicada can manipulate the battlefield, occasionally causing participating pets to lose their memories, including their skills. This is why Ye Zhou’s adversaries often seemed remarkably weak.

Do not inquire about my knowledge on this matter, as I hail from Magic Capital Academy and am a student specializing in the Time Series. Senior Ye is part of the same cohort.

It was evident that many were well-informed about Ye Zhou’s standing, being the undisputed top contender at Magic Capital Academy.

"To summarize, from my perspective as a completely unbiased observer, I believe Chen Zhan’s Azure Dragon has been placed too high! The others’ placements seem appropriate, though Su Shen’s Paperman is somewhat challenging to assess."

"Regardless, I feel the Paperman almost invariably achieves instant victories, particularly in past encounters with Cheng Cheng; even three Commander-Level Peak pet beasts were vanquished with a single strike. Although there is only one instance of an over-level victory, eighth place is undeniably undervaluing its prowess."

"Cheng Cheng: Despite being a distinguished individual at Xijing Senior High School, must I consistently perform the role of a supporting character?"

"What is the purpose of this argument? The truth will manifest itself in the ultimate confrontation within the arena, won't it?"

"Isn't this typical online behavior? Those proclaiming neutrality, please depart!"

"..."

It became clear that such discussions were not leading to any definitive resolution.

Nevertheless, a night passed, filled with ongoing discussions about the strength displayed by each of the seeded participants, leading to another round of debate.

As dawn broke the following morning, the protective aura surrounding the competitors dissipated once more; the second day of the provincial examinations was slated to commence.

However, to everyone's surprise, early that morning, the Jianghai Province's provincial exam was marked by extraordinary occurrences.

Upon reaching the commentary booth and concluding the initial formal greetings, Wang Luo exclaimed loudly:

"Incredible! Within the Provincial Exam Secret Realm, nearly every other contestant across the entire realm is converging on Dream Island!

Have these contestants realized overnight that to claim the first-place title, they must absolutely vie for Dream Island due to Su Ping's substantial point lead?

So, how will Su Ping confront the countless contestants who are now approaching?!"