Chapter 837: Steel Sword Falcon (two in one)

The chattering audience instantly fell silent.

Everyone stared blankly at the dazzling white light on the stage, their faces filled with shock and bewilderment.

Yiluodi, who had been waving her hand, ready to celebrate her victory, watched the dazzling white light, her expression slowly changing from joy to astonishment, and she murmured to herself:

“This must be a lie…”

Evolution Light.

Almost all the audience present were Yu Beast Masters, and they were very familiar with this kind of light.

With just one glance, they recognized that this was the light everyone hoped to see on their Pet.

To be honest, a Pet’s evolution was not an incredibly rare thing.

Especially in the early stages of a Pet, as long as enough resources were provided and some time was spent, evolution was always possible.

Even a High Level Pet evolving into a General-level Pet was a matter of resources and talent; the only difference was the length of training time.

Examples of Pets evolving during competitive battles were rare, especially in coordination matches, where such instances were extremely scarce, but not entirely non-existent. There were even highlight reels online specifically for Pets evolving during matches.

Any one of those examples would be more thrilling than the scene on the stage now, because those evolutions happened during a battle, and the Pet had to continue fighting afterward, full of unpredictability and excitement, which always ignited a deep passion in everyone’s hearts.

But now, the match was over.

Even if it evolved, it couldn’t change the outcome of the match.

Yet, the white light before them was more shocking than any white light of evolution that had appeared during a match.

This was a shock that could only be understood after comprehending the existence of Steel Slash Giant Falcon.

“Steel Slash Giant Falcon evolved? I didn’t see wrong, did I?”

In the audience, someone asked incredulously.

“It’s an evolution, this is indeed the light of evolution…” a companion beside them responded in a dreamy voice.

“But, I remember the reports saying that Steel Slash Giant Falcon had just evolved a few months ago?”

“No, no, no, the question now is, isn’t Steel Slash Giant Falcon a brand new form? How did it evolve? Did anything just happen?”

No one responded, because at this moment, the white light had already dissipated.

Everyone stared blankly at the massive, never-before-seen figure.

Its body size was about a dozen meters, too enormous for precise estimation. Its entire body was almost covered in silver, steel-hard armor, making its physique appear very heavy. Its huge wings were like sharp blades combined together, and parts covered by the armor revealed purple feathers. Its head, also covered in silver armor, only showed a black lower beak and sharp, dark red eyes.

It looked both serene and powerful, inspiring awe.

This was the evolved form of Steel Slash Giant Falcon… Everyone’s eyes widened, and their breathing quickened.

A few seconds later, the entire venue erupted.

“Steel Slash Giant Falcon really evolved! How did it evolve? Who can tell me!”

“Oh my god! The evolved form of Steel Slash Giant Falcon looks so domineering! I love it!”

“If Qiao Sang had participated in a Yu Beast battle match, just this evolution alone would have allowed for at least three hundred more rounds of fighting!”

“I have a very immature idea: it’s said that Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s previous form, Steel Guardian Falcon, also evolved through a bond. Do you think Steel Slash Giant Falcon also evolved through the power of a bond this time?”

“Holy cow! What you said makes a lot of sense! Steel Slash Giant Falcon evolved after Qiao Sang called out ‘Steel Treasure,’ maybe that’s when a mysterious bond power was activated!”

“That’s too outrageous. Is bond evolution that easy? Nothing clearly happened just now, it was just losing a match.”

“Qiao Sang’s very existence is outrageous, and the Little Steel Falcon species being able to continuously bond evolve is also outrageous. Anyway, whatever happens to her, no matter how outrageous, I can accept it, after all, she’s already trained two General-level Pets to learn Ultra-level skills.”

“I can’t accept it! Come on, Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s species is Little Steel Falcon, the species that even a Royal-level Fixed Armor Yoduo would forcibly dissolve its contract with its Yu Beast Master! Will it really bond evolve so easily at every stage? Wake up! There must be another evolution path!”

While discussing passionately, everyone pulled out their phones and started taking frantic pictures.

“Steel Sword.”

Amidst the clamor, Steel Treasure looked at its Yu Beast Master.

It evolved… Qiao Sang stood rooted to the spot, dazed for a long time, finally reacting. She suppressed the wild joy in her heart and said in her mind:

“Revert to Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s appearance.”

Steel Treasure had already undergone bond evolution twice, and coupled with the surge of power she felt in her heart that seemed connected to Steel Treasure, she clearly knew that Steel Treasure’s current form was a bond evolution.

They had lost the match, but if it was confirmed in front of the public that Steel Treasure’s evolution was a bond evolution, Steel Treasure’s goal would still be achieved, and the effect would even be better.

Everyone’s thoughts were different. With Steel Treasure’s three consecutive bond evolutions, just for that, voices would definitely appear online to vindicate the Little Steel Falcon species!

Steel Treasure took a step forward.

This step made the entire stage seem to tremble.

“Thunder Light…”

Thunder Light Lizard looked up with a dazed expression at its opponent, whose appearance had drastically changed and was now much taller than it, and instinctively took a step back.

In its impression, those much taller than it were generally stronger than it…

Steel Treasure glanced at the audience, where flashlights were constantly flickering. Its body slowly shrank, its appearance changed accordingly, and it reverted to the form of Steel Slash Giant Falcon.

Then, it pressed the miniature shrinking bracelet, and its body shrank again.

It walked to its Yu Beast Master, raised its head, spread its still wounded wings, and flew to perch on its Yu Beast Master’s shoulder.

The people in the audience, seeing this scene, fell silent again for a moment.

Especially those who had questioned whether Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s evolution this time was a bond evolution, they all shut their mouths, then slowly opened them wide, looking dumbfounded.

On the stage,

Qiao Sang suddenly realized something, paused, then turned and quickly walked to the lift platform and stood still.

The lift platform slowly descended, leaving only Yiluodi and Thunder Light Lizard on the field.

Even though the winner of the match was still on the field, everyone’s gaze followed the losing side from beginning to end, and even after they disappeared, they still stared at the location of the lift platform.

If I remember correctly, I should have won this match… Yiluodi looked at the surrounding audience, then at the opposite lift platform, her expression slightly bitter.

“Let, let’s see who the next group of contestants are!” The Host finally remembered the procedure.

Some photographers heard something through their earpieces and ran backstage with their cameras.

…

Backstage.

Qiao Sang came down from the lift platform, ignoring the Staff’s concerned gazes. With a raise of her hand, she hugged Steel Treasure and went to an empty spot, then gently put it down.

“Steel Slash…”

Steel Treasure’s body swayed.

Just as it was about to fall, Qiao Sang supported its head with her hand.

Immediately after, she formed hand seals and summoned Lu Bao.

Ya Bao and the others, just like yesterday, were watching the match backstage, and Lu Bao naturally saw Steel Treasure’s match and its evolution.

Without a word, the gem on its forehead glowed blue, shining on Steel Treasure.

“Ya Ya!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

As soon as the Healing Light lit up, Ya Bao and Xiao Xunbao appeared out of thin air in front of them, their faces full of excitement.

However, when they saw Steel Treasure lying on the ground with its eyes closed and severely injured, their expressions immediately changed to worry.

After a few seconds, the blue light dissipated, and Steel Treasure stood up unharmed.

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao became excited again, letting out a cry, indicating that the match just now was too exciting. It was a pity there was a time limit, otherwise, you would definitely have won!

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao was even more excited, floating around Steel Treasure.

The fourth one has become stronger, and I’ve been recognized as the boss by it. Maybe I can really replace Big Brother Ya Bao’s position as boss in the future!

“Ice Ai.”

Lu Bao’s tail wagged slightly, happy for Steel Treasure’s recent evolution.

“Steel Slash…”

Steel Treasure looked up at its Yu Beast Master, its expression forlorn.

It lost…

Qiao Sang smiled: “Let’s go back first.”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao’s eyes glowed blue, and it directly teleported Qiao Sang, Ya Bao, and the others away.

…

An hour later.

Villa.

Living room.

Qiao Sang rattled on for a long time about the benefits of evolution, concluding: “That’s how it is, so don’t worry. Your bond evolution in front of the public this time will have an even better effect than winning the coordination match championship.”

“Steel Slash?”

Steel Treasure was puzzled.

But its previous two evolutions were also bond evolutions, and they didn’t seem to have any particularly good effect.

“That’s because the publicity wasn’t sufficient. This time you evolved right under the public’s nose, and this match was even live-streamed on a dedicated platform, with many viewers. Believe me, within a few hours, everyone in the First District will receive news of your repeated bond evolution.” Qiao Sang asserted.

As soon as she finished speaking, the door was suddenly flung open.

Pilit walked in quickly, looked at Qiao Sang, then at Steel Treasure, took a deep breath, and asked with burning eyes:

“I heard that Steel Slash Giant Falcon temporarily bond evolved again?”

Qiao Sang looked at Steel Treasure, her eyes saying: See? What did I tell you?

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure’s eyes curved, revealing a smile.

After exchanging glances with Steel Treasure, Qiao Sang hummed: “It evolved during today’s coordination match.”

“Amazing!” Pilit patted Qiao Sang’s shoulder forcefully, praising her without reservation: “To make a Pet bond evolve three times in less than a year, if those old guys who specialize in studying bond power knew about you, they would definitely take you under their wing.”

After speaking, he looked at Steel Treasure and said with interest:

“Quickly, let Steel Slash Giant Falcon evolve for me to see.”

Qiao Sang smiled: “We’ll have to go outside. Steel Treasure is too big after evolving.”

“Hurry up, I can’t wait!” Pilit said, then scooped up Steel Treasure, tucked it under his arm, and quickly walked towards the outdoor training ground.

“Steel Slash…”

Steel Treasure cooperated lifelessly, not moving.

This is my Yu Beast Master’s teacher, just bear with it, it’s no big deal…

Steel Treasure, you’ve worked hard… Qiao Sang quickly followed.

The two arrived at the outdoor training ground.

Pilit loosened his arm.

Steel Treasure flapped its wings, steadying itself in mid-air.

Then, it put on a serious expression.

Pilit watched with anticipation.

Tick, tock, tick, tock…

After more than ten seconds of silence, Steel Treasure remained in its original form.

“Steel Slash…”

Steel Treasure looked at its Yu Beast Master with a slightly bewildered expression.

It seemed like it couldn’t control its evolution as it used to…

What’s going on… Qiao Sang was bewildered.

She remembered that Steel Treasure used to be able to temporarily evolve at any time, it just had a time limit.

“What’s wrong?” Pilit noticed the eye contact between Qiao Sang and Steel Treasure and asked.

Qiao Sang told the truth: “Steel Treasure seems unable to control its temporary evolution anymore.”

Pilit was stunned for a moment, then thought of something and chuckled:

“I almost forgot, bond evolution in the Beginner stage cannot be controlled at will. It’s only possible when the bond power is sufficient in the later stages.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang remembered Tang Yi’s Pareolulu, which indeed couldn’t be freely controlled at first.

Steel Treasure’s previous two bond evolutions could be freely controlled, which almost made her forget about this…

But why did it work the first two times and not this time? Could it be that the bond power isn’t enough… Qiao Sang couldn’t help but ponder, recalling the details of Steel Treasure’s evolution.

She remembered that she didn’t feel anything particularly strong during Steel Treasure’s first two evolutions, but this time… Qiao Sang quickly thought of something, looked at Steel Treasure, and said in her mind:

“Try again.”

“Steel Slash.” Steel Treasure nodded with a serious expression.

The feeling of calling out Steel Treasure during the match… Qiao Sang met Steel Treasure’s gaze, trying hard to recall the feeling of her heart racing and a certain power surging forth.

“Your Steel Slash Giant Falcon has already undergone a temporary bond evolution once. Next, you just need to deepen the bond to freely control the evolution. Once Steel Slash Giant Falcon has absorbed enough energy, it can officially evolve.” Pilit sighed: “It’s a pity you’re going back to Blue Star soon, and I’m staying here. I’m afraid I won’t be able to see Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s evolved form for a long time.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling white light lit up before their eyes.

Pilit: “???”

The white light gradually expanded, and after it completely faded, a Pet nearly thirteen meters tall, almost entirely covered in silvery-white armor, both unfamiliar and familiar, appeared before them.

Is this the power that makes a Pet bond evolve… Qiao Sang recalled the feeling she just had, then thought of something, and her consciousness entered the yu beast codex, quickly turning to the page about Steel Treasure.

“Name: Steel Sword Falcon”

“Attribute: Steel, Flying”

“Level: General-level (100000 / 1000000) +”

“Characteristics: First Characteristic: Mirror Armor”

“Level: A (36 / 10000), Status: (Exceptionally useful), Description: (When affected by an opponent’s ability-lowering move or characteristic, it can reflect these effects back onto the Pet that used the move or triggered the characteristic)”

“Second Characteristic: Hard Head”

“Level: D (39 / 500), Status: (Difficult to use), Description: (Immune to recoil damage from its own moves)”

“Third Characteristic: Sharpness”

“Level: A (4070 / 10000), Status (Exceptionally useful), Description: (Increases the power of cutting-type moves by 70%)”

“Fourth Characteristic: Mental Power”

“Level: B (1 / 2000), Status (Useful), Description: (Possesses trained mental strength, will not flinch from opponent’s attacks and pressure, and is unaffected by intimidation)”

“Hidden Characteristic: Bond Power”

“Level: B (21 / 2000), Status (Useful), Description: (Can use the power of bonds to display extraordinary abilities in battle)”

“Skills: Iron Wall (Profound Meaning 20000 / 20000) max, Trick (Mastery 456 / 500) +, Steel Wing (Great Accomplishment 2754 / 5000) +, Air Blade (Great Accomplishment 3769 / 5000) +, Peck (Great Accomplishment 2924 / 5000) +, Air Absorption (Great Accomplishment 2271 / 5000) +, Metal Claw (Mastery 451 / 500) +, Metal Sound (Beginner 56 / 100) +, Wing Blade (Profound Meaning 11765 / 20000) +, Electro-optic Flash (Minor Accomplishment 654 / 1000) +, Scary Face (Beginner 11 / 100) +, Mount Tai Press (Mastery 101 / 500) +, Typhoon (Great Accomplishment 4468 / 5000) +, Shadow Clone (Great Accomplishment 4890 / 5000) +, Sword Dance (Beginner 1 / 100) +, Feather Rest (Beginner 1 / 100) +, Sacred Sword (Beginner 1 / 100) +” (End of Chapter)