Chapter 225 — The Finishing Touch That Swept Capital University

As Shi Jin's words fell, the colossal divine dragon vanished, and so did Chongchong—or more precisely, it had shrunk so small it was now all but imperceptible.

Having finished showing off, Chongchong—now shriveled to the size of a bottle cap—used Rapid Healing to repair the damage its body had sustained from forcibly channeling the power of a tier-seven piece of equipment, while flitting nimbly back to Qishi, settling slowly on his shoulder. It would not even spare the energy for Blink at a time like this.

"Zhengfan!"

By now, though Bai Wenjie had not fainted, someone else had.

"Zhengfan, what's wrong with you?"

In the Capital University stands, Yin Huan had watched the entire battle in shock, his heart racing perhaps faster than Bai Wenjie's own. As the Ice River Mammoth was one-shotted, his whole understanding of reality shattered; like someone dehydrated by heatstroke, his head swam in an instant, and swaying on his feet, drenched in sweat, he buried his head between his knees and gasped for breath.

Now, teachers and students alike, members of Capital University and Ancient Capital University both, all watched the scene with ragged, hurried breathing.

And at this moment, Shi Jin still seemed unsatisfied.

More precisely, it was not he who was unsatisfied.

It was Shi Yi of the Beast-Taming Space, who had lodged a solemn protest!

"Ying ying ying."

Chongchong had hogged all the showing off—what was it supposed to do?!

It couldn't beat a monarch level, and crushing commander level was no fun. How could Shi Jin do this—how could he let Chongchong use cheats!

"It doesn't have to end here, though. For the 3VS3, the Iron-Eating Beast Knight may request to take the field."

Shi Jin turned toward the high platform, toward the stunned instructor of Capital University's battle club and the other female vice-captain standing up there.

That single glance gave Jiang Ran a start.

Fortunately, at that very moment, a voice from the heavens rang out.

"Shi... Shi Jin... come, come back."

"That's enough now."

On the Gudu University side, Bai Xi spoke up with a hint of nervousness in her expression. She was afraid—truly afraid. This script had veered wildly off the original plan, and her head was buzzing. Friendship first, friendship first!!!

She now understood why Shi Jue had fought on her behalf—it was out of fear of injuring her, since she was competing in person...

Lu Yan, just what kind of monster did you drag back here?!

"Is it enough?" Shi Shuo turned his head, dazed.

"Senior, didn't you say you wanted me to sweep Capital University?"

"Point taken, stop there!" Bai Xi shot to her feet, startled as well. How could Shi Jin just say something like that out loud?

A moment later, she realized Shi Jin had used telepathy, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Take a rest."

Shi Jin: "All right, then."

Eleven: ????

I charged up so much power, so much power, and didn't dare waste a drop—was it all for nothing???

Shi Cen felt it was enough—because although the Iron-eating Beast Knight tactic could unleash the power of a monarch, it drained the beastmaster far too much.

[No rush—it's not like this is the only place to battle.] Shi Jin's smile returned. Then, to the bewildered senior before him who had no idea what to do, he said, "Senior, thank you for the match."

"Let's stop the battle here..."

"We shouldn't keep the other seniors of Gudu University waiting too long."

Mainly because the arena was gone too.

And the exchange event had time limits imposed by Shi Yun. Shi Jin thought it over—he ought to slip away.

Bai Wenjie wanted to say something, but what came out wasn't proper speech: "Aba..."

So Shi Jin had no choice but to turn and leave on his own—a dashing turn that darkened Teacher Shen's face on the platform and sent a wave of dizziness through his head, leaving him somewhat weakened, just like Yin Huan.

In that moment, no one dared to stop Shi Ying from turning away. Even the other deputy captain of Capital University clenched the railing hard but made no move.

Because by now, even if she charged up to fight Shi Jin and even if she won, it would hardly mean anything.

Having time and again instantly defeated Capital University's renowned elites, Shi Jin—as a mere freshman of Gudu University—could now be said to have successfully swept Capital University.

Because Shi Jin was only a senior beastmaster.

As Shi Jin sat back down in Gudu University's seats, the whole hall remained in silence.

Monster! Monster!

Amid many people's murmurs, Shi Jue shamelessly winked at the other, still-stunned Gudu University seniors.

"Um, sorry—but I can't help feeling that the Capital University beastmasters are going to take out their anger on you next. Be careful, don't get beaten half to death."

"But rest assured, my Ginseng Baby is amazing—it can heal your injuries."

The moment Shi Jin finished speaking, the Gudu University seniors—who had been elated beyond measure, already dreaming of this national tournament's results—abruptly changed expression.

Grass (a plant)!

Shi Ying's words doused the fire in their hearts. They had forgotten they still had to battle Capital University's elites next.

They didn't have Shi Tan's strength!

Their faces still blank, they looked over at the Capital University geniuses, each of whom was too stifled to speak, and their hearts lurched.

Instantly, tears streamed down their faces.

So it wasn't only Capital University that got hurt!! Shi Jin, why did you come down here—aren't you just sabotaging us!!!!