Chapter 6: Breaking Through the First Stage, Defeating the Wolf King

The scar on Cheng Bingxi's face had become an insurmountable hurdle in her mind, especially after forming a contract with Xiao Ye, making her even more self-conscious. Xiao Ye noticed this and kept it in his heart.

After a restless night, the next morning at six, Cheng Bingxi woke Xiao Ye. By then, she had already reverted to her human form.

"Xiao Ye, wake up! We need to train. Don't forget we have to compete with the bald guy today!"

Xiao Ye was roused by this special wake-up call. The two of them then took out the ten first-tier magical beast cores they received as a reward from the principal.

They exchanged a glance and immediately activated the power of their contract to summon the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox!

"Swish!"

In the small bridal chamber, an aura of supreme majesty surged, and a crystalline, dreamlike color descended. A sacred, noble, and mysterious white fox seemed to step out of a second dimension into reality, standing vividly on the ground.

Xiao Ye and Cheng Bingxi's bodies vanished, their consciousnesses existing together within the sacred white fox in its one-tailed form.

From the mirror, the fox's eyes, as beautiful and wise as a deep starry sky, reflected back.

Two little blood-sucking mosquitoes, excited at the sight, approached to take a sip.

**[Divine Subversion: Implants a thought seal, changing the enemy's attack target, a single-target skill]**

As the white fox's eyes flashed, one mosquito suddenly froze, then lifted its proboscis to stab the other, which was unprepared and took the hit.

The blood-sucking mosquito, as if on steroids, accelerated tenfold, draining the other mosquito dry before its abdomen exploded with a 'pop,' killing them both.

"I've been wanting to deal with those two mosquitoes. I was busy yesterday, but today I finally got rid of them!"

Within the white fox's consciousness, Xiao Ye laughed.

Cheng Bingxi blushed and urged, "Stop playing around, absorb the cores and train."

The sacred white fox, under Xiao Ye's control, tossed a core into its mouth, crunching it and swallowing it whole.

Both had studied the improved magical beast training method at school, but before they could apply it, they felt a surge of pure energy fill their bodies, vanishing instantly.

With a soft pop, they felt their strength increase.

**[Nine-Tailed Fox One-Tail Form: First Stage]**

The SSS-Rank template was indeed terrifying, Xiao Ye thought, looking at the system panel only he could see.

Then, the remaining nine first-tier magical beast cores were crunched like chips, with Cheng Bingxi particularly enjoying the crispy texture.

Taking advantage of the surplus energy, they practiced the training method for a few minutes before stopping and exiting the summoned beast form.

**[Nine-Tailed Fox One-Tail Form: Mid-First Stage]**

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In the afternoon.

At Third High, in the principal's office villa, in the backyard.

All ten students from the Awakening Class had gathered, including Xiao Ye and Cheng Bingxi.

The principal, with a hint of pride, introduced the decorations in the backyard to the five pairs of contractors.

The courtyard, a few hundred square meters, was adorned with vibrant, exotic flowers, and the main stems bore translucent fruits.

The garden exuded a fragrant aroma, making the students feel refreshed with each breath. The fruits held an irresistible allure, drawing them closer.

The principal lovingly tended the leaves on the main stem to ensure the fruits absorbed ample sunlight.

"Rare Spirit Plant: Maglo Fruit! A beautiful yet dangerous exotic magical plant," the bald young man, Jing Ran, exclaimed. "It requires the heart's blood of a grandmaster-level magical beast to root and grow!"

"Exactly!" The principal, satisfied with the thriving Maglo Fruit, explained, "Two years ago, during the magical beast attack on Third High, I used immense effort to kill a grandmaster-level beast. Since then, I've suffered foundational damage, and my rank has regressed. This Maglo Fruit was nurtured with that beast's heart blood, and its growth is a significant milestone for me."

In the fragrant garden, each pair of contractors was moved by the scene, embracing their partners.

Xiao Ye held Cheng Bingxi, who wore a half-fox mask, and said, "Someday, we should plant one, raise it together."

Cheng Bingxi's eyes were full of longing, nodding repeatedly, "Yes!"

The principal, pleased with the harmonious scene among the contractors, frowned when he saw the bald young man.

Jing Ran awkwardly tried to hold Xie Mengxuan's hand, but she dodged, keeping a meter's distance.

Jing Ran smiled bitterly, questioning his own appeal for the first time. Was his shiny bald head not charming? Wasn't he strikingly handsome?

In the advanced academy, he always drew attention, with a 100% turnaround rate when he walked the campus!

Even campus goddesses found his hairstyle unique and interesting!

Confused, Jing Ran redirected his focus, addressing Xiao Ye with pride, "Xiao Ye, as agreed, let's have our match today."

"A true man knows when to yield. If you concede, I'll acknowledge you as a man! Don't lose too badly and shatter your confidence."

"If we're going to compete, let's just do it. No need for banter," Xiao Ye retorted with disdain. "Principal, you be the judge. Let's start."

"Hmph!" Xie Mengxuan sneered, "So ungrateful."

The principal nodded, "Alright, this courtyard is large enough for you to perform. Compete here."

"Jing Ran, you've reached the second stage, while Xiao Ye is just at the first stage threshold. Keep it light, don't hurt anyone."

Jing Ran and Xie Mengxuan activated their contract power, summoning an S-Rank template Wolf King.

With a chilling "Owooo!" a fierce energy enveloped the area. Jing Ran and Xie Mengxuan vanished, replaced by a black-furred Wolf King standing on the ground.

The two-meter-tall Wolf King, a symbol of hunting and authority, stood with a fierce aura, causing the surrounding air to ripple.

Xiao Ye and Cheng Bingxi also activated their contract power, summoning the SSS-Rank template Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.

With a dazzling phenomenon, a holy one-tailed white fox appeared opposite the black wolf.

The towering Wolf King looked down at the half-meter-tall white fox with disdain, immediately launching an attack, swiftly charging at the white fox.

First Stage Peak Wolf King versus Mid-First Stage White Fox!

Talent Skill: Night Phantom! Increases speed by fourfold.

The black wolf blurred into a shadow, moving at an extreme speed, making everyone believe the outcome was decided.

"Slow, too slow!"

In the white fox's eyes, as if dynamic vision had been activated, the black wolf's movement was clear, each step visible.

[Divine Allure: Confuses the enemy's mind for a certain period]

The deep starry eyes of the white fox flashed, and the black wolf was ensnared! Its eyes lost focus, its expression bewildered, as it leapt past Xiao Ye, crashing into a wall dozens of meters away due to its own momentum.

The A-Rank contractors were stunned!

"Is the Wolf King nearsighted? It's not attacking the fox standing still?"

"Is this some new technique?"

The principal, somewhat knowledgeable, exclaimed, "The black wolf has been hit by a skill!"