Chapter 31 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Normally, a regular soul pet’s second stage of evolution would allow them to reach the rare level.

Every time it evolved, its vital structure would morph, and its species potential would be boosted.

The stronger a young soul pet’s starting point was, the more durable it would be after evolution; its upper limit would be even higher.

After a soul pet hatched, it could achieve a second and third stage of evolution. Under normal circumstances, a soul pet could evolve twice.

Once it completed the second phase, its strength would definitely be enhanced greatly.

The Triangular Hard Rock.

After it underwent its second stage of evolution, its surface was covered in a layer of silver that gleamed, and its originally uneven rocky exterior became much smoother.

At the same time, there were still many edges and corners, but they looked more aggressive now.

Other than its body being enlarged, the biggest change was its shape.

Three rocks were stitched together tightly and they moved as one. The two rocks above had steel-like arms on each side.

They looked just like pliers.

Even without feet, its arms had the ability to extend and transform, making up for some of the disadvantages caused by having low speed.

Especially since it was way larger than this green caterpillar and much more robust.

Without considering the growth of its arms, its height had already exceeded a meter.

From afar, it appeared to be like an indestructible fortress.

Just one look would cause anyone to be mortified.

It was clearly much stronger than the Triangular Rock from before.

“Both teams, please get into position.”

The referee waved to both sides from the center of the stage as he gave the order.

All eyes were focused onto the stage.

This battle would decide the winner of Zone J, and its fighters were a green caterpillar and a second-stage Triangular Hard Rock.

The difference between the two parties was obvious to the naked eye. It was enough to catch the attention of many spectators.

Everyone was looking forward to this match, be it Wang Che’s classmates, Father Wang and Mother Wang, the old audience the day before, or the eliminated contestants…

With one exception, however.

Wang Che himself.

On the contrary, he even felt that there was not much suspense or trouble in this match.

“Ssss!”

The green caterpillar hissed at Wang Che.

‘It is so sturdy-looking!’

“You’re not too bad yourself,” Wang Che assured as he stroked its head. “This Triangular Hard Rock has just evolved, so it’s not as tough as you think it is. Later, just strike with all your strength and swing your tail to upset your opponent’s center of gravity.”

“However, since it has already reached 60 years, we have to be on guard against the opponent’s soul skill.

“Generally, the Triangular Rock is able to comprehend a soul skill after 50 years. There are two possibilities, though. One is an attribute soul skill, Rock Throw, while the other is a conventional soul skill, called Harden, which is used to strengthen its defense.

“Rock Throw is a type of attribute soul skill that affects a large area but only exerts small power. If the opponent trained it well, it might be able to develop these two ten-year soul skills after its second stage of evolution.”

Wang Che nodded at the referee, indicating that he was ready.

The contestant No. 9 did the same as well.

The referee looked at the time and said slowly.

“Begin!”

As soon as he declared the start of the match, Wang Che was the first to make a move.

The green caterpillar rushed toward its opponent at lightning speed.

However, its competitor seemed to have expected this.

“Stabilize yourself on the stage and use the soul skill Harden!” No. 9 commanded.

Boom!

The triangular block of hard stone landed on the surface of the platform. Its eyes and mouth swapped positions and it let out a cackle. Soon after, a wave of soul power fluctuation emanated from its entire body.

A dent appeared on the stage.

Streams of colorful aura flowed out from the Triangular Hard Rock. Its entire frame seemed to be condensing within itself. It got a little smaller in size, but it turned smooth as glass and was suffused with a metallic luster.

As a mountain rock type soul pet that specialized in defense, even many modern firearms were unable to cause the slightest damage to it after it equipped its Harden soul skill.

Even if it only had 60 years of soul power cultivation.

Soon after, the green caterpillar approached the triangular rock.

Like a speeding maglev train, it suddenly stopped in its tracks.