How Proud Can I Be, When I'm So Easily Defeated?

Is that even a question?

Just the chance to showcase his bandit-like flair was enough for Chen Shu to choose it without hesitation.

"Du Long, although I really want to accept your challenge, but…" Chen Shu deliberately paused.

Du Long looked over, ready to use taunts to force Chen Shu into agreeing.

But at that very moment, a yellow figure suddenly appeared above the Earth Sub-Dragon's head!

"What the hell! You're sneak attacking again!"

A massive creature, over ten meters long, appeared in an instant.

Slime's gaze was firm, with a constipated expression, as if determined to show the Earth Sub-Dragon who's boss.

Du Long's reaction was too slow—he didn't expect Chen Shu to use this move.

But the Earth Sub-Dragon was faster—it had been sneak-attacked last time after all.

...

...

As a past victim, it had clearly been traumatized.

A sharp earth spike suddenly shot up, razor-sharp and dangerous.

With Slime's massive size, dodging it seemed impossible.

"Damn, not bad reflexes!"

Chen Shu raised an eyebrow slightly, but he still didn't panic.

Slime opened its mouth wide, a gust of wind howling out. Using the force of the wind, it forcibly shifted its falling trajectory, narrowly dodging the earth spike.

Shen Wushuang nodded in approval—Chen Shu was becoming increasingly skilled at using his beast's abilities.

"Huh? Did Chen Shu's Slime just get even bigger?"

"Yeah! That damn oppressive aura—it's making the Earth Sub-Dragon look like a worm."

Many people looked surprised. Slime wasn't good at much—but it was big. Unbearably big.

"An 8th-level Beastmaster?"

Shen Wushuang sensed the beastmaster energy surging from Chen Shu and immediately realized he had broken through.

At that moment, both Xu Xiaoyu and Tang Lie turned to look.

"I remember his beastmaster talent was just ordinary…"

Most of the students in the special training class had excellent talents—otherwise, they wouldn't have stood out.

Even Shen Wushuang was baffled. With a normal talent and an F-grade contract spirit, how was he this strong?

Thick fog filled their minds—they felt like they were the real donkeys and cattle here…

"Even if you've become an 8th-level Beastmaster, I, Du Long, still fear nothing!"

Du Long shouted, both to pump himself up and encourage the Earth Sub-Dragon.

Boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud crash rang out—the Earth Sub-Dragon was sent flying…

It barely landed at the edge of the battle platform.

The Earth Sub-Dragon looked back with a complicated gaze, as if to say, "Master, you may not be scared—but I sure am!"

Its whole body ached, like it had been hit by a mountain.

For a Slime, occasionally beating up a dragon was perfectly reasonable.

"This bug's not up to much, is it?"

Chen Shu sighed, feeling a lonely, invincible sense of superiority from the top.

"Damn it! You're too arrogant!"

Du Long roared angrily. The Earth Sub-Dragon dug in with all four limbs and charged straight at the Slime.

Roar!

The ground beneath the Slime rippled strangely, as if an earthquake had struck.

Its round, bloated body became immobilized.

"Die!"

The Earth Sub-Dragon lunged, its sharp claws swiping down ferociously.

Faced with such a dangerous scene, the Slime yawned lazily—and promptly fell asleep.

Damn it! This is just too much!

The Earth Sub-Dragon's eyes were filled with fury—it wanted to use its claws to seriously injure the Slime.

Bang!

Instead of the expected sound of flesh tearing, a sharp thud rang out.

The Earth Sub-Dragon's front claws shattered instantly, blood spraying into the air.

"Bite it!"

The Earth Sub-Dragon used every part of its body to attack, but it was completely ineffective.

Huff… huff…

The Slime didn't even wake up.

Meanwhile, the Earth Sub-Dragon panted heavily, utterly exhausted.

Chen Shu looked heartbroken and advised, "Maybe call it off? No need to torture your contract beast like this. Do you have a grudge against it or something?"

Du Long nearly coughed up blood, clenching his fists—his Earth Sub-Dragon couldn't even break the enemy's defense.

Because he had awakened a dragon-type contract beast, people always called him "someone else's gifted kid."

Proud by nature, he never expected to be beaten like this by a Slime—twice.

"I give up!"

Du Long sighed deeply, his eyes a little wet.

How proud could I possibly be when I'm this weak?

"Your class monitor will always be your class monitor, are you clear?"

Chen Shu stepped to the front of the class and looked down at everyone.

"I know many of you are not convinced by me, so today, I'll give you a chance. Beat me, and I'll give you ten superior Beast Taming Pearls!"

"Of course, if you lose, you owe me one superior Beast Taming Pearls!"

Chen Shu's eyes sparkled—it was time to harvest his dear little leeks…

"A ten-to-one payout. Don't tell me you're scared?"

His gaze swept over Tang Lie and the others—even Xu Xiaoyu wasn't spared.

In his eyes, all leeks are equal, regardless of status!

Suddenly, Chen Shu remembered something and pointed to the back row. "You—Xie Su'nan—sit down! This has nothing to do with you!"

The divine skill Love is a Light still carried great weight—who dared to ignore it?

"No challengers? Is the pride of geniuses so easily crushed under the foot of a so-called 'ordinary guy' like me?"

Chen Shu sighed, full of mock disappointment.

Even Shen Wushuang twitched at the mouth—he was tempted to give Chen Shu a beating.

At that moment, Hong Ming stepped forward.

"I'll do it!"

His expression was firm, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "Chen Shu, if you want to battle, then let's battle!"

In an instant, a fierce and violent berserk ape appeared.

Roar!

It let out a thunderous roar, like the Monkey King just released from his seal, ready to tear the world apart.

One minute later…

"My monkey~~~"

Hong Ming's eyes were red, gently stroking the fallen berserk ape at his side, looking like his soul was about to leave his body.

"Chen Shu! You're ruthless!"

"How was I supposed to know? That giant Slime sat down, and your dumb monkey didn't even dodge. Life is already short—it just wanted to take a shortcut."

Chen Shu tried hard not to laugh, but finally couldn't hold it in.

Shen Wushuang's mouth twitched. "Alright, put it away and take it to the school doctor."

Even he didn't expect that arrogant berserk ape to try lifting the Slime with its tiny frame—what a joke.

"Next!"

Chen Shu rubbed his hands together. He hadn't expected to earn a superior Beast Taming Pearls so easily.

Offstage, Tang Lie gave Wang Yun a look.

Wang Yun whispered, "Young Tang, I really can't beat him…"

"Who said you're fighting to win? Ever heard of a war of attrition? Wear out that poop monster's stamina first, then I'll finish him off!"

"…Fine."

Wang Yun sighed. So I'm just cannon fodder, huh?

He stepped forward and shouted, "Chen Shu, I, Wang Yun, challenge you first!"

As he passed Hong Ming, he whispered, "Please put me on the waitlist…"