Chapter 770: Explosive Fist (two in one)

Just as it was about to approach Xiao Xunbao, the spherical figure on the far right flashed and suddenly appeared behind Xiao Xunbao.

Its four limbs stretched out, and its appearance was fully revealed.

It was about five meters tall, with brown and white fur, reddish-pink eyes, patterns on its face and neck, and a short tail.

It was the exact image of Tan Pi Xiong.

“Tan Pi.”

Tan Pi Xiong’s two claws condensed dark light, and a pitch-black claw mark appeared in the air, sweeping forward from behind Xiao Xunbao.

At the same time, Tan Pi Xiong’s figure also appeared in front of Xiao Xunbao.

The two giant white spherical figures also rotated and disappeared at this moment.

“Tan Pi Xiong used a Substitute to attract Ghost Ring King’s attention, and the sneak attack was successful!” The Commentator explained the current situation with a passionate voice.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

In mid-air, the small Ghost Ring King touched its neck, looking disbelievingly at the brown and white figure not far away, as if it hadn’t expected its sneak attack to be so fast.

On the spectator stands, a clamor erupted.

Dark Shadow Control, an Evil-type high-level skill, seizes a momentary gap to slash at the opponent, easily hitting vital points for a fatal blow.

Evil-type skills inherently counter Ghost-type Pets, and if this move hits, the outcome of this match is pretty much decided.

“This is Qiao Sang’s first loss, right?”

“Looks like it…”

“Don’t even mention it, although Tan Pi Xiong’s primary attribute is Fighting-type, its combat style and everything really counters Ghost Ring King.”

“Wakehe’s combat experience is too rich, and he himself is skilled at winning with a weaker opponent, so it’s normal for him to win.”

“Wakehe is not weak!”

“I’m just emphasizing how strong he is.”

Suddenly, a bespectacled spectator looked at the arena and said hesitantly, “Wait, don’t you think something’s wrong?”

“What’s wrong?” The person next to him cooperatively asked.

“Dark Shadow and Dark Shadow Control haven’t disappeared.”

As soon as these words came out, the people next to him all fixed their gaze on the arena.

Then, everyone’s eyes widened almost simultaneously.

Not only had Dark Shadow and Dark Shadow Control not disappeared, but the small Ghost Ring King, who had been touching its neck, dropped its disbelieving expression and revealed a strange smile.

Then, it disappeared…

Someone’s eyes lit up, excitedly saying, “Oh! This is Substitute!”

The entire venue stirred.

“Being able to use Substitute while simultaneously using Dark Shadow and Dark Shadow Control? This is too amazing!”

“How proficient do these three skills have to be to achieve that!”

“No wonder I saw Qiao Sang wasn’t flustered at all just now, turns out she was prepared!”

“Then where is the real Ghost Ring King?”

“On top of Dark Shadow Control!”

…

On the arena.

Xiao Xunbao appeared above the net woven by shadows, completely isolated from Tan Pi Xiong.

“Ghost Ring King used Substitute and moved to the position above the shadow!” The Commentator seemed to have noticed something, his voice growing more excited: “Space Movement definitely couldn’t get it to that position, what it used was Space Movement!”

Hearing this, everyone was stunned at first, then quickly digested the news.

Ghost Ring King had previously used the Fighting-type skill Chop and the Superpower System skill Mind Headbutt in previous matches, so it seemed quite normal for it to have Space Movement as well.

Substitute, Space Movement… Wakehe’s expression was momentarily stunned, then his pupils contracted, and he shouted loudly:

“Get out!”

The Dark Shadows rushed down from all directions towards Tan Pi Xiong at extreme speed.

Tan Pi Xiong was currently facing away from the high sky.

Although it didn’t turn its head, its Yu Beast Master’s voice and the whistling sound caused by the shadows’ excessive speed made it realize the danger.

Tan Pi Xiong bent its body downwards, trying to curl into a ball and roll in mid-air to dodge the attack.

However, the shadows were extremely fast, and Tan Pi Xiong hadn’t maintained its rolling speed like before.

Soon, the shadows entangled Tan Pi Xiong’s four limbs.

“Tan Pi!”

Tan Pi Xiong struggled violently.

But the next second, all the shadows wrapped around its entire body, leaving no gap.

Tan Pi Xiong’s voice also disappeared under the shadows’ entanglement.

“Ghost Ring King’s Dark Shadow Control has finally controlled Tan Pi Xiong!” The Commentator’s voice came through in real-time.

From a panoramic view, a layer of Dark Shadows formed a flat net in the high sky, and below, Tan Pi Xiong, completely entangled by the Dark Shadows, hung down.

It’s been controlled… Wakehe’s eyelid twitched, seeing Tan Pi Xiong’s figure completely enveloped by the Dark Shadows. With his rich combat experience, he shouted without thinking:

“Use full power!”

As soon as his voice fell, the Dark Shadows wrapping Tan Pi Xiong were suddenly stretched from within into the shape of a multi-meter long arm.

“Bang bang bang!”

Immediately after, it seemed there was a ferocious beast rampaging inside the Dark Shadows, its power truly terrifying.

But the Dark Shadows were incredibly resilient; even though they were being furiously attacked and forcibly stretched from within, there were no signs of bursting or tearing.

Profound Level peak… Looking at the commotion above, Wakehe realized that Ghost Ring King’s Dark Shadow Control might have reached the Profound Level peak, and his heart instantly went cold.

The audience burst into an uproar, especially Wakehe’s fans. Seeing their idol say “Use full power” and the shadows still remained perfectly intact, they suddenly became a bit agitated.

Although Fighting-type skills are ineffective against Ghost-type Pets, the current 3D Dark Shadow Control is a physical entity. Tan Pi Xiong’s usual punch power can achieve armor-piercing effects, yet it was ineffective against the physical Dark Shadow Control.

It was simply outrageous!

At this moment, Qiao Sang’s voice rang out:

“Throw!”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao wiggled its short toes.

The enlarged Ghost Ring King, with its short toes upright, rotated synchronously.

The Dark Shadow wrapping Tan Pi Xiong was immediately swung around.

Almost simultaneously with the swing, the attack inside stopped.

The rhythm was completely controlled by the opponent; this won’t do, it must get out of the shadows… Wakehe’s face was grim, he took a deep breath and shouted:

“Break it open!”

“Use full power” referred to using Fighting-type skills, but the hard requirement to “break it open” was different. Tan Pi Xiong understood its Yu Beast Master’s command.

It endured the nausea and dizziness, raised its claws, and clenched them into fists.

Instantly, a white and red light burst forth from its entire arm as it clenched its fist.

“Tan, yue…”

Tan Pi Xiong tightened its fist, and the muscles in its arms instantly tensed, filled with terrifying power.

At the same time, the red light intensified, and scorching flames suddenly spread and burned from its shoulder to its fist!

“Bang!!!”

The next moment, the fist, filled with terrifying power and scorching heat, slammed violently onto the Dark Shadow.

A violent explosion followed.

An arm covered in flames burst out from within the Dark Shadow, appearing in everyone’s sight.

“Tan Pi Xiong broke through Dark Shadow Control!” The Commentator’s tone was very excited.

The audience gasped in surprise.

Everyone thought Tan Pi Xiong would be controlled until the end of the match, but they didn’t expect such a big surprise!

“This Tan Pi Xiong is amazing! It can even break through Profound Level Dark Shadow Control. In Qiao Sang’s previous matches, as long as an opponent was controlled by Ghost Ring King’s Dark Shadow Control, they basically lost. I thought Tan Pi Xiong would be no exception.”

“Is it possible that Ghost Ring King’s energy is inherently inferior to Tan Pi Xiong’s, plus it’s been maintaining Dark Shadow and Dark Shadow Control, so it consumed too much energy?”

“I think it’s possible. In terms of energy, I don’t think Qiao Sang’s Pets are as good as those of other contestants.”

“Please, it’s not just an energy issue. Wakehe’s Tan Pi Xiong is very powerful, okay? Its Explosive Punch can basically instant-kill Pets of the same level as long as it hits the target.”

“Explosive Punch? Is there such a skill?”

“It’s Wakehe’s self-created move, a combination of Flame Punch and Arm Hammer. Generally, Flame Punch’s flames can only cover the fist area, but with Arm Hammer, Tan Pi Xiong has painstakingly trained its entire arm to be filled with fire-type energy.”

Arm Hammer, a Fighting-type high-level skill, swings a powerful and heavy fist to inflict fatal damage on the opponent, but its own speed will decrease.

This move, in addition to energy, requires absolute arm strength and punching power. If it’s also fully imbued with fire-type energy, its power is more than ten times greater than a simple Flame Punch.

No wonder it could break through Profound Level Dark Shadow Control…

For a moment, the audience members pulled out their phones to take pictures, ready to record the exciting moment.

It actually broke through Dark Shadow Control… Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up; instead of panicking, she was a little excited.

Indeed, fighting stronger opponents is much more interesting!

She shouted with a hint of excitement in her voice:

“Big Hypnosis!”

Big Hypnosis? Xiao Xunbao was momentarily confused when it heard its Yu Beast Master’s voice, but it quickly reacted when it saw its enlarged self below.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

It moved its short toes, and the Dark Shadow holding Tan Pi Xiong immediately dropped a certain distance, leveling with the enlarged Ghost Ring King’s position.

“Bang!”

Before Wakehe could understand Qiao Sang’s intention, another arm, its entire limb aflame, burst out from Dark Shadow Control!

Immediately after, the two still flaming arms forcibly tore open Dark Shadow Control from top to bottom.

The next second, Tan Pi Xiong’s head poked out from the opened position.

At this moment, Wakehe suddenly understood Qiao Sang’s intention.

His pupils contracted sharply, and he shouted an order: “Explosive Punch!”

However, it was already too late.

Tan Pi Xiong, with its head poked out, happened to meet the eyes of the enlarged Ghost Ring King.

And at this moment, Ghost Ring King’s eyes had already turned purple.

Using Dark Shadow to cast Hypnosis doesn’t increase the power of the Hypnosis, but it makes it easier for the opponent to notice the eyes casting Hypnosis. Furthermore, Xiao Xunbao is too fragile, and Tan Pi Xiong knows more than just Fighting-type moves. Its reaction ability and attack power are also very strong. If Xiao Xunbao’s main body were to cast Hypnosis at close range, the risk factor would be too high… It’s still best for Dark Shadow to cast Hypnosis… Qiao Sang analyzed calmly.

Although Xiao Xunbao hadn’t practiced combining these two moves before, Qiao Sang had no doubt that Xiao Xunbao could successfully use them.

After all, Xiao Xunbao’s Hypnosis had already reached the Profound Level peak, and it had always been its specialty.

“Tan Pi…” Tan Pi Xiong’s brain uncontrollably grew heavy, and a strong sense of fatigue and drowsiness surged through its body.

At this moment, its Yu Beast Master’s voice entered its ears:

“Hold on!”

“Tan Pi…”

Tan Pi Xiong struggled against the drowsiness, raised its fist, and condensed energy with its remaining will.

Instantly, the flames that had just disappeared once again engulfed its entire arm.

Tan Pi Xiong swung its Explosive Punch forward.

However, at this very moment, the opponent in front of it, whose eyes glowed purple, disappeared.

“Tan Pi…”

Tan Pi Xiong’s mind was muddled, and its fist still swung unconsciously downwards.

Its body swayed, and its eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

“Bang!”

“Tan Pi!”

Suddenly, a strong sharp pain came from its head, and Tan Pi Xiong instantly sobered up, letting out a cry of agony.

From a panoramic view, as Dark Shadow disappeared, Ghost Ring King in the high sky condensed a layer of white light on its head, charging down and slamming violently onto Tan Pi Xiong’s head.

What’s going on? Most of the audience looked bewildered, and discussions immediately erupted:

“Wasn’t Tan Pi Xiong almost hypnotized? Why did Ghost Ring King still use Mind Headbutt?”

“I think if Tan Pi Xiong had landed that punch, Dark Shadow would have disappeared. Without Hypnosis then, with Tan Pi Xiong’s ability to still attack just now, it probably would have woken up quickly. It might be better to take the opportunity for another attack.”

“But I think the probability of Tan Pi Xiong being hypnotized is quite high, after all, Ghost Ring King’s Hypnosis level is quite high.”

“Tan Pi Xiong was just bound and spun around by Dark Shadow Control for a while earlier, it wasn’t injured. If it was just Hypnosis, it might be able to wake up within the time limit.”

Amidst the audience’s discussions, Tan Pi Xiong swayed, clutching its head.

When it sobered up a bit and opened its eyes, it saw the familiar purple eyes.

Only this time, they were a miniature version.

“Tan Pi…”

Tan Pi Xiong’s head grew heavy again.

Wakehe had already thought of ways to deal with Hypnosis before the match. He took a deep breath and said sternly:

“Hit!”

To wake up from Hypnosis, besides extremely strong mental or willpower, there’s another trick: inflict intense pain on oneself to wake up!

“Tan Pi…”

Tan Pi Xiong struggled with its remaining consciousness, clenching its claws into fists, preparing to swing at its own head.

“Tan Pi!”

However, before it could attack its own head, intense pain struck again.

Wakehe: “!!!”

“Ghost Ring King attacked Tan Pi Xiong with Mind Headbutt again after casting Hypnosis!” The Commentator’s expression paused as he looked at the situation on the field, then passionately continued:

“After Ghost Ring King used Mind Headbutt, it instantly moved in front of Tan Pi Xiong and cast Hypnosis!”

“Oh! It used Mind Headbutt again!”

“Hypnosis again!”

“Mind Headbutt!!”

“Hypnosis!”

…“Mind Headbutt!”

…“Hypnosis!”

On the arena, Xiao Xunbao continuously used Mind Headbutt and Hypnosis.

Whenever Tan Pi Xiong, with astonishing perseverance, tried to punch itself, Xiao Xunbao’s Mind Headbutt would arrive first.

Eventually, Tan Pi Xiong could no longer raise its fists.

Even if Wakehe’s command wasn’t to hit itself, but to attack forward, it couldn’t.

After another Mind Headbutt, Xiao Xunbao wanted to instantly move in front of its opponent to cast Hypnosis.

However, at this moment, its Yu Beast Master’s voice came:

“Enough.”

“Bang!”

As Qiao Sang’s words fell, Tan Pi Xiong saw stars, crashed to the ground, and closed its eyes without any struggle.

“Tan Pi…”

The Commentator was unusually silent for a moment, but he quickly remembered his duty: “Tan Pi Xiong is down! Is the match over?!”

The spectator stands were silent.

Ghost Ring King’s continuous attacks of Hypnosis and Mind Headbutt had truly made them feel a strange sympathy for Tan Pi Xiong.

The Mechanical Pet referee quickly flew to Tan Pi Xiong’s side and observed it.

A few seconds later, it blew the whistle signaling the end of the match.

I basically write battles by following my thoughts directly, and I don’t know why this match ended up being so long.