Chapter 59: Wind Eagle’s Advancement! (Part 2)

«Return for now,» Song Jie prepared to summon the Wind Eagle back into its dimensional space.

«Coo coo coo!» The Wind Eagle stubbornly shook its head; such minor injuries were nothing to it.

It had endured far worse injuries when bullied by other Wind Eagles before! So, the Wind Eagle had already developed a strong resistance to being struck. These injuries were far from enough to make it back down.

«Don't push yourself too hard. Winning or losing doesn't matter,» Song Jie patted the Wind Eagle's back. Just for its determination, he felt it was worth nurturing.

After the Wind Eagle responded with a few more coos, it turned its fierce gaze towards the two opponents below! Those two had left quite a few wounds on it earlier, and it was determined to settle the score! The two students, feeling the Wind Eagle's intense stare, were unnerved and became alert.

Seeing the Wind Eagle move, they quickly completed their star trails and cast spells to intercept it.

But!

The Wind Eagle was incredibly agile in the air. If there were still five of them, they might pose a threat.

Now, with just two, they were no match for it!

The Wind Eagle evaded their attacks and swooped down on one of them! «Bring it on!»

The student stood resolute, releasing his spell as the Wind Eagle approached!

«Fire Burst!»

With a shout, flames exploded in front of the Wind Eagle.

Both the Wind Eagle and the student were caught in the blast! Seeing this, the crowd couldn't help but admire the student's bravery! Song Jie also saw this and had to admit, this was the spirit a mage should have! He respected that!

Soon, a referee came and had the student carried away.

A healing mage quickly arrived to tend to his wounds and ease his pain.

«Come on, I'm not afraid of you either!»

The other student, seemingly inspired, shouted at the Wind Eagle in the sky.

Seeing this, Song Jie gently patted the Wind Eagle's head and said, «Don't be reckless. He's trying to wear us down.»

The previous strike had made the Wind Eagle's wounds worse!

Blood was now seeping from its injuries, staining its feathers red.

«Come down, and I'll send you back to the dimensional space. After this is over, I'll help you heal,» Song Jie said to the Wind Eagle.

However, the Wind Eagle's eyes showed no intention of retreating; instead, its fighting spirit soared!!

The Wind Eagle swooped down, avoiding the lightning attacks.

When it reached the ground, it suddenly dropped Song Jie and charged straight at the lightning mage!

Song Jie tried to call the Wind Eagle back, but it was too late!!

«Bring it on!!»

The lightning mage, seeing the Wind Eagle charging, showed no fear and completed his star trail!

«Lightning Mark!»

«Furious Strike!!»

As the Wind Eagle pounced on the lightning mage, the thunder in the sky gathered and struck down!

With a loud boom, the Wind Eagle was hit by the lightning, and the mage was sent flying out of the competition area.

Seeing this, Song Jie quickly approached the resiliently standing Wind Eagle.

Despite being covered in blood, Song Jie suddenly sensed that its aura was growing stronger!

What was happening?!

Song Jie looked puzzled but soon realized the answer! Was the Wind Eagle about to break through? «Coo coo coo!»

The Wind Eagle confirmed this to Song Jie.

«You're saying you're almost there?»

Song Jie understood the Wind Eagle's message. The Wind Eagle nodded.

«Are you saying you get stronger from getting hit?» Song Jie laughed.

If the Wind Eagle could break through on its own, these injuries were indeed nothing.

«Can you do it?» Song Jie asked seriously.

The Wind Eagle wanted to push its limits to break through, so it wanted to keep fighting.

«Coo coo coo!» The Wind Eagle responded confidently, assuring Song Jie not to worry.

Song Jie instructed, «I can cast spells now. If you can't, I'll step in.»

Although the Wind Eagle's breakthrough would benefit him, he wanted it to proceed steadily.

«There are only five left!» Mu Lei said excitedly, feeling more nervous than Song Jie.

The surrounding students felt the same.

They didn't want Song Jie to complete a one-on-two hundred and fifty challenge! After all, if he succeeded, it would be a slap in their faces!

«Why hasn't Song Jie called back his summon despite its condition?» someone wondered.

«Is he really going to make it keep fighting?»

«That's too cruel! How could he do that!!»

…

Everyone started criticizing Song Jie.

Huang Xingli had previously disapproved of Song Jie «draining others,» and now it seemed true! She angrily said, «Song Jie is such a jerk, making his injured summon keep fighting!»

Ding Yumin didn't comment. From Song Jie's previous attitude towards Little Green, he didn't seem like that kind of person.

Soon!

The final five students entered the arena.

They looked at Song Jie and the Wind Eagle, «Song Jie, you're not going to make it keep fighting, are you?»

Seeing the Wind Eagle's injuries, they felt pain just looking at it!! Song Jie patted the Wind Eagle's wide wings, «Go ahead. Even if you can't break through, I'll use Beast Blood to help you overcome the barrier!»

«Coo coo coo!»

The Wind Eagle nodded, waiting for the referee's signal.

Seeing this, everyone frowned. Song Jie was really letting it continue!! «If Song Jie wants his summon to die, let's help him!!» one student stepped forward.

The Wind Eagle had defeated so many of their people; this was a chance to vent!

As soon as the referee signaled, the Wind Eagle flew into the sky.

«Attack together!» The leader of the five shouted, completing his star trail first and launching a fire spell at the Wind Eagle!

The sky turned into a sea of fire, with lightning weaving through it like a net, trying to trap the Wind Eagle!

With a boom, the Wind Eagle was hit by the fire burst while evading! The flames exploded, scorching many of the Wind Eagle's feathers.

«Lightning Mark!»

«Furious Strike!!»

Seeing the Wind Eagle hit, the lightning mage struck again! Lightning crackled, twisting into a single bolt and striking down! The Wind Eagle, paralyzed, let out a cry but still didn't fall.

It was still holding on!

«Let's see how long you can last!» The lightning mage said to his partner, and they both cast their spells again!

Song Jie, noticing the changes in the Wind Eagle's body, decisively intervened! …

(End of Chapter)