Thunder Tiger Lion (Please Read On!)

"Of course you can. Xiao Luo is very well-behaved!" Meng Haoge said with a smile.

Chen Wei's eyes lit up at that. He licked his lips, excitement stirring in his heart. Every time he saw a cat, he could not resist giving it a good pet.

He reached out and stroked the Thunder Tiger Lion's smooth yet flamboyant mane, feeling the faint current dancing between his fingers. Chen Wei nodded in satisfaction.

[Pet Beast Name]: Thunder Tiger Lion

[Pet Beast Age]: Three months

[Pet Beast Attribute]: Lightning

[Race Level]: High Extraordinary

[Strength Level]: Level 9 Juvenile

[Race Skills]: Raging Thunder Roar, Thunderclap Palm, Thunderclap Flash, Thunderclap Intimidation, Thunder Spirit Transformation

[Pet Beast Potential]: Mid-Grade Earth Rank

Judging solely by its towering, fiery appearance and size, it was hard for anyone to believe that this little fellow was only three months old. What had it eaten to grow like that?

Just then, the host on the battle platform began explaining the rules of the arena champion challenge.

Although he had listened to the host talk for quite a while, Chen Wei felt that most of it was nothing but irrelevant nonsense.

When the competition began, the large screen above the contestants' seats would randomly select one contestant who had pressed the challenge button to serve as the champion.

For every challenger the champion defeated, they would receive a reward. Upon defeating ten challengers in a row, they would receive a special prize from the Beast Master Association.

Of course, if the champion was defeated by a contestant, the victor would automatically become the new champion and continue accepting challenges from other Beast Masters.

Chen Wei felt that the cruelest part of this format was that after every victory, the champion had only a brief ten-minute rest before facing Beast Masters who were still in perfect condition.

Before long, having finished explaining the rules, the host shouted passionately, "I hereby announce that the Apprentice Arena Champion Challenge begins now!"

The moment the host's words fell, Chen Wei pressed the button beside his seat. Unfortunately, his hand was still a little too slow.

At that moment, the large screen onstage displayed:

[Champion: No. 0236 Meng Haoge]

[Challenger: No. 0031 Jing Cheng]

Chen Wei immediately turned to look at the handsome, refined youth beside him.

"Then I'll go up and make a fool of myself first!" A faintly confident smile appeared on Meng Haoge's face.

"I'm looking forward to your performance." Chen Wei raised a brow and said softly.

He very much wanted to know just how many Beast Masters this Beast Master, who possessed the Earth-rank High Extraordinary Thunder Tiger Lion, could defeat.

"Now, please welcome the champion and challenger of the first match onto the stage!"

The host's bold, enthusiastic voice rang throughout the venue through the speakers set up around the arena, while wave after wave of excited cheers erupted from the audience stands.

The Thunder Tiger Lion on the battle platform was panting heavily. The prolonged battle had clearly drained far too much of its strength. Even with its brief rest and the recovery brought by potions, it had little stamina left.

Yet under its master's command, it had already defeated six opponents in a row. It did not want to fall just like this.

There was no other reason. The Thunder Tiger Lion simply wanted to achieve ten consecutive victories!

On the other side of the arena, a Giant Strength Golden Bear stood with every muscle tensed under the command of its Beast Master, Ai Kaige, emitting a faint golden glow.

[Pet Beast Name]: Giant Strength Golden Bear

[Pet Beast Attribute]: Metal

[Race Level]: High Extraordinary

[Strength Level]: Level 8 Juvenile

[Race Skills]: Berserk Rage, Metal Armor, Metal Impact, Razor Claws

[Pet Beast Potential]: Mid-Grade Yellow Rank

Although the Thunder Tiger Lion on the field looked extremely weak, riddled with openings as though it would collapse after a single blow, the Giant Strength Golden Bear would not act rashly under its Beast Master's command.

After all, it was the most cautious bear among all Giant Strength Golden Bears.

Meng Haoge's face still bore the same confident expression as ever. He gave a soft command.

"Finish it with Thunderclap Flash."

The Thunder Tiger Lion's eyes narrowed. Its hind legs kicked off with force, and its powerful, upright body suddenly turned into a bolt of lightning, crashing viciously toward the Giant Strength Golden Bear.

A flash of delight passed through Ai Kaige's eyes. He had not expected the opposing Beast Master to be so headstrong. After all, his pet beast's favorite way of fighting was to meet force with force.

"Show it your strength—Metal Impact."

Watching the Thunder Tiger Lion charge at high speed, disdain flashed through the Giant Strength Golden Bear's eyes. It let out a furious roar, metallic luster spreading across its body, then charged rapidly toward that dazzling pale-yellow current.

The distance between the two sides rapidly shrank. Just as they were about to collide violently, the corners of Meng Haoge's lips suddenly curled upward.

Meng Haoge abruptly conveyed through his mind, "Dodge, then counterattack with Thunderclap Palm."

Hearing this, the Thunder Tiger Lion exerted force through its legs, adjusting its direction in time. It evaded the Giant Strength Golden Bear's attack and, in the same instant, delivered a savage electric shock to its head.

"Crackle."

The Giant Strength Golden Bear was knocked to the ground. It let out a pained roar, but protected by its metal armor, this little damage could do nothing to it.

Especially for a ferocious metal-element bear like it, it was no more than an itch.

Ai Kaige's expression stiffened at once. Then he angrily commanded, "Sharp Claws."

The Giant Strength Golden Bear, sprawled on the ground, suddenly shrank its pupils. It seemed to sense something and incredulously raised a huge paw to touch its head.

It was gone! A huge patch of my handsome fur is actually gone!

Feeling the smooth, bare patch near its head, the Giant Strength Golden Bear's fury surged from the depths of its heart.

"I'm going to kill this shameless lion!"

Rather than obeying Ai Kaige's command, the enraged Giant Strength Golden Bear directly entered a berserk state. It wanted to tear apart the nimble, hateful Tiger Lion before it.

Seeing the Giant Strength Golden Bear lose its mind, Meng Haoge's eyes lit up.

A berserk Giant Strength Golden Bear was at its most dangerous—but it was also the easiest time to defeat it.

Meng Haoge then directed the Thunder Tiger Lion to use its superior speed to kite the Giant Strength Golden Bear around the battle platform.

After wearing the Giant Strength Golden Bear down for a full eight or nine minutes, it finally exhausted all its strength and collapsed helplessly to the ground.

The referee announced, "Winner: Meng Haoge."

"Thunder Tiger Lion! Forever undefeated!"

"Ten straight wins! Ten straight wins!"

Another wave of fervent cheers erupted from the audience stands.

The host shouted himself hoarse, "What a thoroughly satisfying battle! Such unbelievable strength! Contestant Meng Haoge has already achieved seven consecutive victories! Who can possibly stop his winning streak?!"

People's joys and sorrows did not resonate with one another. At this moment, Chen Wei forcefully smacked the button on his seat.

After a whole seven matches, not a single draw had picked his number. What were the odds of that?!

Is this button broken? Chen Wei thought helplessly. Otherwise, it should have been my turn by now.

After ten minutes of rest, the large screen on the stage lit up once more:

[Defending Champion: No. 0236 Meng Haoge]

[Challenger: No. 0235 Chen Wei]

Oh-ho, it's finally my turn. Delighted, Chen Wei strode onto the battle platform with confidence brimming in his heart.

The referee reminded them, "One minute of preparation time!"

"Battle begin!"

Chen Wei and Meng Haoge summoned their respective pet beasts at the same time.