Everyone Tames Beasts, So Why Are You Taming Goddesses? - Chapter 38

“Without any countermeasures against mental-based abilities, going up against Su Yu is just asking for trouble!”

“Look, Snowfield Beastmaster University popped the champagne too early. Did they really think the Snowy Path was their home turf?”

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In the sky above the simulation field, the massive scoreboard displayed the current standings.

Su Yu had surged into first place.

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First Place: Su Yu, 50 points
Second Place: Kong Huanyuan, 20 points
Third Place: Shi Shaolong, 20 points

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Right from the start, many participants had already been eliminated.

The gap between ordinary geniuses and top-tier ones was like an insurmountable wall—a barrier that only left sighs in its wake.

The Snowy Path could stop ordinary people, but it couldn’t stop true prodigies.

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Su Yu sat on the shoulder of a Snow Giant, with Alia perched on his lap.

“It’s said that killing a special Void Clan member can grant a Void Heart, which greatly enhances spiritual power.”

“Too bad the Void Clan beasts in this simulation field are just imitations.”

Su Yu and Alia had just slain a Void Beast, earning another 10 points, but it didn’t drop the Void Heart.

Alia asked, “What are you doing?”

She watched as Su Yu pricked his finger, letting a few drops of blood fall along the path.

“Chances are, the mountaintop will become a chaotic battlefield.”

“I’m just making some preparations.”

Alia reluctantly watched her precious “food” being wasted on the creatures of this snowy mountain.

But she understood.

It was all for the fight against the rumored Void Witch.

“Let’s go. To the peak.”

“Alright.”

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The mountain stood roughly 3,000 meters high, not a difficult climb for capable Beastmasters.

After about an hour and a half, Su Yu and Alia successfully reached the summit!

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At the same time,

Su Yu noticed several familiar faces appearing on the other side of the mountaintop.

In the air, the massive screen announced:

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“Magic City University’s Su Yu has reached the summit. +100 points!”
“Jianghe University’s Shi Shaolong has reached the summit. +100 points!”

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The first to arrive after him was Shi Shaolong?

He wasn’t alone—accompanying him were Yan Ling’er and another skilled participant ranked in the top 30 on the Potential List.

Shi Shaolong seemed just as surprised.

His gaze immediately turned cautious as he looked at Su Yu.

Su Yu didn’t make any sudden moves. Instead, he whispered, “Alia, can you sense her?”

Alia nodded lightly. “Yes. She’s nearby but hasn’t revealed herself yet.”

Among God-Tier Sequences, there existed a faint, unique resonance. While Alia couldn’t pinpoint Kong Huanyuan’s exact location, she knew she was close.

“Wait,” Su Yu said.

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Meanwhile, Yan Ling’er whispered to Shi Shaolong, “Brother Long, he’s alone. Should we attack?”

“If we eliminate him now, Jianghe University is almost guaranteed to place in the top two this year.”

Shi Shaolong shook his head. “No. Our reinforcements are on their way.”

“Besides, look over there.”

Following his gaze, Yan Ling’er noticed an irregular flow of magic energy amidst the snowstorm, as if something were camouflaged there.

Catching on, she called out loudly, “Famous Imperial Capital University prodigy, why hide in the shadows?”

As her words echoed, the swirling snow melted away.

Stepping out of the storm was Kong Huanyuan—her long platinum curls danced in the wind, her feet floating slightly above the ground. Every step she took rippled with an ethereal distortion. Light makeup adorned her youthful beauty, radiant and serene, making it impossible for any man to remain calm in her presence.

Kong Huanyuan spoke softly, “I thought you two would start fighting first.”

“If you’re content to wait out the trial here, I’d be happy to watch.”

Her gaze lingered on Su Yu, her eyes glimmering as if deep in thought.

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Truth be told, Su Yu and Shi Shaolong’s scores were already sufficient to advance to the elimination stage.

But…

No one wanted to stop there.

Taking out competitors early was an opportunity no one could pass up.

Everyone here carried the hopes of their cities and their combat zones.

A silent standoff ensued, the tension palpable. Even the howling wind and snow seemed to pause.

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In Rose Plaza, the rowdy spectators fell silent, whispering among themselves:

“Man, I thought we’d only see these three face off in the elimination stage.”

“Looks like they’re planning to settle it here and now.”

“Exactly. Not everyone gets a chance to reach the summit. Most participants are still stuck halfway up the mountain.”

“First fight, final showdown—this one match could decide everything!”

“Half the time is still left. Looks like it’s about to start.”

“Who’s going to win?”

“Hard to say…”

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In the commentators’ booth, Star-Badged Mentor Zhuang Qu from Jincheng Beastmaster University remarked, “I didn’t expect three of the tournament’s top contenders to meet here!”

“Director Yu, who do you think has the best chance of winning among them?”

Yu Cheng answered cautiously, “In terms of raw strength, they’re likely evenly matched.”

“Initially, I thought Kong Huanyuan and Shi Shaolong had a slight edge over Su Yu. But after Su Yu revealed the true power of his pet beast earlier, it’s impossible to predict now.”

“Of course, Kong Huanyuan still has a high chance of winning. Her combat abilities alone rival those of advanced pet beasts.”

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The standoff didn’t last long.

Su Yu faintly sensed that the beasts who had consumed his blood were making their way toward the summit.

He wasn’t sure what backup plans Shi Shaolong and Kong Huanyuan had prepared.

But his own opportunity was one he couldn’t miss.

Behind Yan Ling’er, one of the Jianghe students whispered something into Shi Shaolong’s ear.

Shi Shaolong nodded knowingly.

Then, without warning, he snapped a nearby branch, which instantly transformed into a piercing blade. It tore through the wind and snow, hurtling toward Su Yu and Kong Huanyuan!

This was his S-rank talent: Piercing Edge.

Any object he wielded was imbued with unparalleled piercing and destructive power.

Few pet beasts at the same rank could withstand it!

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The fight erupted in an instant!

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Alia conjured a blood shield in front of Su Yu. The Piercing Edge shattered three layers of the blood shield before dissolving into crimson mist.

In front of Kong Huanyuan, a violent fluctuation of magic distorted the space itself, shredding the Piercing Edge mid-air.

At that moment, all three rushed toward the center of the mountaintop.

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Under Kong Huanyuan’s feet, sequence no. 36 Snowheart Rose began to proliferate rapidly, its icy blossoms spreading across the snowfield. Each rose grew with exceptionally strong thorns, as if trying to ensnare everyone within its grasp.

Behind Su Yu, Alia’s blood-and-bone harp once again played the resonant hymn of the undead.

This time, she didn’t immediately enhance it with Immortality.

After all, the Void Witch’s SSS-rank talent was related to mental power, and this ability might be less effective against her.

The purpose of the hymn was to force Kong Huanyuan and Shi Shaolong to split their focus.

Shi Shaolong, too, had a plan in place.

His pet beast, sequence no. 14 Heaven’s Mandate Black Tortoise, was a creature capable of nullifying all forms of attacks, including mental interference. It was hailed as one of the most defensively powerful species in the lairs.

Its drawback, of course, was its limited offensive capabilities.

However, it perfectly complemented Shi Shaolong’s talent.

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Demonic melody spread. Roses bloomed. The Black Tortoise’s spirit shield condensed.

A chaotic three-way battle had begun.