Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1485 - 420: Combat Power Loop of the Four Little Ones

With a sharp cry from Qiuqiu, the runes plummeted toward the album positioned before him!

As the gap between them vanished, the album’s stability wavered, appearing as though it might shatter at any moment.

In that same instant, a terrifying rune of identical design—yet stretching across several thousand meters—manifested in the void. It loomed over the phoenix form Youyou had assumed, seemingly intent on wiping it from existence!

"Whoosh!"

The screech of the phoenix, born from the True Phoenix Flame, grew piercing and defiant. Lifting its head, the creature beat its wings with unwavering resolve, charging straight toward the massive rune hanging in the sky.

The absolute power of annihilation, governed by the laws of time, smashed into the devastating force of the rules of fragmentation!

For a heartbeat, time itself appeared to freeze.

Then, a chaotic gale erupted in every direction. The resulting explosive energy birthed a relentless storm that swirled and faded within the empty void.

"Boom!"

A thunderous roar finally echoed, arriving a moment behind the flash.

The shockwave cleared the air, exposing the state of the two small combatants at the center of the impact.

Both the rune and the album that had been in front of Qiuqiu were gone.

Replacing them was a lance aimed directly at the vertical pupil on Qiuqiu’s forehead. From its tip to its handle, the weapon was so battered it looked as if a soft wind might blow it away.

Youyou stood before Qiuqiu, gripping the lance tightly.

Youyou’s spiritual form was covered in countless fractures, making the beast look like a delicate porcelain doll that had been smashed.

"The winner of this match is Youyou!" Lin Su announced without delay.

Tata, who had been waiting for the signal, immediately released its full healing potential. The moment the words were spoken, a restorative light enveloped both Qiuqiu and Youyou.

Hearing Lin Su’s verdict, Youyou felt the tension break. The beast immediately activated the Undying Golden Body with everything it had, combining its own power with Tata’s healing to fight off the brutal backlash of the fragmentation rules.

This was the first time Youyou had pushed the True Phoenix Flame to such an extreme; the resulting recoil from the fragmentation rule had nearly caused its spirit to dissolve.

Luckily, the desperate gamble had been worth it.

I actually beat Big Brother!

A beam of pure joy spread across Youyou’s face at the thought.

Even in its happiness, however, Youyou began to reflect on the fight.

While the True Phoenix Flame was incredibly potent, the backlash was even more severe than the fragmentation rules if the Undying Golden Body wasn't there to absorb the damage.

There was only one solution to handle such side effects.

The realm of the rules had to be raised as high as possible.

Once the breakthrough to the emperor level was achieved, it would have to work even harder!

Nearby, Qiuqiu looked somewhat dejected.

Lost?

I really lost to Youyou?

In that final clash, the fragmentation rule had gained the advantage, allowing Youyou to flip the script despite being in a desperate situation.

Was it possible that a rule with a single attribute was truly inferior to integrated rules?

Qiuqiu’s confidence wavered for a second.

However, as it felt the steady pulse of the Time’s Heart within its vertical eye, the beast quickly regained its focus.

The ultimate rule of time was certainly not weaker than the rule of fragmentation.

More rules didn't necessarily mean better results!

Youyou had simply gained an advantage through the fusion of rules, which gave the fragmentation rule a stronger starting point.

But the path ahead was still long!

Fighting spirit reignited in Qiuqiu's eyes.

I must keep pushing!

The two small creatures returned to Lin Su to hear his judgment.

Because of the massive amount of energy Qiuqiu and Youyou had spent, they weren't ready to start the fifth match just yet.

"I originally assumed there would be a clear hierarchy of power among your pet beasts," Qin Nan remarked, having recorded the entire event. "I really didn't see this coming."

She set the camera down and began counting on her fingers. "Qiuqiu beat Yingying, Yingying beat Guigui, Guigui beat Youyou, and Youyou beat Qiuqiu..."

Qin Nan’s expression turned strange as she continued, "How did this turn into a perfect loop?"

The five small beasts looked at one another, realizing the predicament after hearing Qin Nan’s observation.

This was a problem!

If everyone countered someone else, who was actually the strongest member of the team?

"This isn't necessarily a bad sign," Lin Su said with a small laugh. "It just proves their power levels are very close. That could be a good thing, and besides..."

He waved the paper in his hand. "Don't we have two matches left?"

Qiuqiu and Youyou immediately perked up, turning their attention to Guigui and Yingying.

The lineup for the remaining internal matches was obvious.

It would be Qiuqiu vs. Guigui and Youyou vs. Yingying.

The rivalry between Qiuqiu and Guigui needed no explanation; they had been at each other's throats since the elite level, and the first two internal competitions only featured the two of them.

In those previous bouts, Qiuqiu had come out on top both times.

Guigui had been bothered by those losses for a long time.

Before this tournament began, it had prepared extensively to face Big Brother.

"Ha, ha, ha! (｡ϟ｡)" (I took down Youyou, and Youyou took down Big Brother, so victory is definitely mine!)

The runes on Guigui’s mask glowed as it made its confident pre-battle boast.

Qiuqiu couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Just because Guigui beat Youyou, and Youyou beat him, what did that actually prove?

He had defeated Yingying, who had already beaten Guigui!

It was simply a matter of their abilities countering one another!

This restless second brother might have a surprise waiting for him, but he had a surprise of his own ready for the second brother!

"Meow! (｡òωó｡)" (The win will still be mine this time!)

Qiuqiu declared boldly. As their eyes locked, it seemed as if sparks were flying in the air between them.

On the other side, Yingying and Youyou were also staring each other down, their eyes burning with a fierce desire to win.

This was their first time competing in the internal matches.

However, they had previously held a friendly practice match in the Afterlife Heaven of the Nether Soul Palace.

Youyou had won that encounter.

But Yingying and Youyou were no longer the same as they were back then!

Yingying’s mastery over the Judgment Red Shadow had become far more precise, and thanks to the secret techniques of the Nine Nether Pavilion, it could now use the Hell World as a weapon.

Meanwhile, Youyou had been visualizing various phoenixes, pushing the Phoenix Transformation Scripture to new heights, manifesting the True Phoenix Flame and showing incredible strength.

The winner of their upcoming fight was anyone's guess!

As the minutes passed, Qiuqiu and Youyou—who had just finished their intense duel—quickly recovered their strength.

Lin Su checked the schedule before turning his gaze toward Youyou and Yingying.

"Next up: Youyou vs. Yingying, followed by Qiuqiu vs. Guigui!"