Second Stage Triumphs Over Third Stage
Moye had already been summoned by Kael. Seeing the Ten-Legged Centipede appear, the proud Moye immediately leaped in front of Kael, locking eyes with the over-a-meter-long centipede.
Zhang Luo, clearly not wanting to be mocked by his companions, was eager to end the battle quickly. He immediately commanded the Ten-Legged Centipede to attack Moye.
The centipede's body moved like a chain of iron, its tail pincer suddenly lashing out, aiming to strike Moye with brutal force!
Moye's body was fragile, and its defense was weak. A single direct hit from the centipede would likely render it incapacitated.
Fortunately, Moye's agility surpassed that of the centipede. With a graceful leap, Moye dodged the tail pincer, its sharp claws extending and slashing across the centipede's body.
Screech!
Moye's claws scraped against the centipede's carapace as if grinding against metal. The attack clearly failed to penetrate the centipede's defense.
Kael wasn't concerned. After all, Moye had attacked while dodging, without a solid footing, making it difficult to unleash the full power of its claws.
"Circle around it. That thing has trouble turning quickly," Kael commanded, having already devised a strategy to deal with the centipede.
Moye was quick-witted, continuously circling around the centipede while dodging its tail pincer. Even though the centipede kept lashing out, each attack came with a significant pause, requiring adjustment before it could strike again.
Zhang Luo noticed the Moonlight Fox's agility and realized he couldn't let the fight continue like this. He immediately issued another command through his mental link.
Following the command, the centipede stopped its continuous attacks, suddenly springing up and diving headfirst into the ground, leaving a deep hole in the grass.
"Burrow and ambush?" Kael smiled, thoroughly familiar with the centipede's skills. He quickly issued his own command to Moye.
Moye remained in place, motionless, as if calmly waiting for something...
Seeing the Moonlight Fox standing still, Zhang Luo, Ge Qing, and the others smirked, clearly thinking the battle was over. After all, such a delicate Soul Pet like the Moonlight Fox couldn't possibly withstand the centipede's ambush.
"Make your Soul Pet run! If the centipede locks onto its position, you'll lose," Tingyu whispered anxiously from the sidelines.
Ambush was a classic insect skill, involving burrowing underground and then suddenly emerging to attack the enemy's most vulnerable underside.
Kael, however, ignored Tingyu's anxiety. He closed his eyes, channeling his soul power to enhance his perception.
His senses spread across the grassy field, and even without using his eyes, Kael could feel the soil beneath Moye loosening.
Suddenly, Kael opened his eyes.
"Now, leap!" he commanded.
The mental connection between Moye and its master was incredibly sensitive. The moment Kael issued the command, Moye gathered its strength and leaped into the air!
Boom!
The turf exploded as the meter-long centipede shot out of the ground like a black steel spear, soaring over two meters into the air!
The ambush had been launched, but Moye's instantaneous leap allowed it to dodge the ferocious attack. Its claws latched onto a nearby tree.
With a light bounce off the trunk, Moye leaped again, this time counterattacking the centipede, which was still suspended in mid-air.
"Rend Claw!" Kael commanded.
Moye's claws extended menacingly, and as it descended, it slashed through the air with two intersecting cold gleams!
The onlookers were stunned. No one had expected the Moonlight Fox to unleash Rend Claw!
Swish! Swish!
The cold gleams passed, and the centipede's body twisted before crashing heavily to the ground.
Moye landed gracefully, lifting its head proudly, not even glancing at the centipede.
"It's fine. My centipede's carapace has been reinforced. That little fox's Rend Claw can only scratch its surface," Zhang Luo said stiffly, feeling embarrassed that his centipede had been attacked by a Moonlight Fox. He quickly tried to explain.
After his explanation, Zhang Luo immediately ordered his centipede to get up and continue the fight.
"Get up!!"
"Get up now!!"
His mental commands failed to make the centipede rise, so Zhang Luo started shouting at it. Yet, no matter how many times he yelled, the centipede remained motionless.
"What's going on?" the other three looked puzzled, turning to Ge Qing for answers.
Ge Qing frowned, taking a moment before speaking. "That little fox's Rend Claw was incredibly powerful..."
As soon as Ge Qing finished speaking, the centipede's body suddenly twitched.
Crack!
A crisp sound echoed as claw marks appeared on the centipede's body, severing it into several pieces!!
Seeing this horrifying scene, Zhang Luo's face turned pale as he stared in shock at the dismembered centipede.
"Such incredible attack power!" Tingyu, who was close by, had clearly seen the entire process of Moye unleashing Rend Claw!
The centipede's carapace was at the intermediate stage, making its defense top-tier for its level. Yet, Moye's single Rend Claw had completely torn it apart, killing it instantly!
Ge Qing and his group were all visibly shaken!
To Ge Qing and the others, the ferocious Ten-Legged Centipede should have easily defeated the Moonlight Fox. The shocking contrast of the centipede's death left them stunned and incredulous.
"Whimper~"
Suddenly, Moye, victorious in battle, lifted its head and let out a call.
A faint beam of light filtered through the leaves, falling on the Moonlight Fox. Moye's tail gradually became fuller, covered in soft fur, resembling a noble and beautiful maiden's gown.
"It's growing!"
Moye's growth excited Kael even more than defeating the centipede!!
"Whimper~" Moye let out another call.
The youths in Ge Qing's circle were once again dumbfounded upon seeing Moye's growth.
"That little fox just entered the third stage!!"
"A second-stage Moonlight Fox defeating a third-stage Ten-Legged Centipede... that's just absurd! Is that even a normal Moonlight Fox?"
"That's definitely a Moonlight Fox. Its claws must be at the late juvenile stage..." Ge Qing's expression turned strange as he glanced at Kael.
A Moonlight Fox's claws reaching the late stage at the second stage not only indicated an absurdly high potential but also reflected the Soul Pet Master's exceptional nurturing skills. From the battle, it was clear that Kael had a thorough understanding of the centipede, showcasing his excellence as a Soul Pet Master!