Supreme BeastTamer: I Can Copy and Upgrade Skills 10x!

Chapter 352 Going All Out [1]

Each time the rock golem struck the barrier, a faint ripple spread through the surface like a stone cast into a still lake. There was a cocky expression on Erin's face as she watched the golem struggle against her barrier.

Naturally, as a Level 100 Awakened, a Level 1 Emperor-tier beast was not too much of a threat for her. But she also didn't want to take chances with Nox because of the mysteries surrounding him.

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All she wanted to do was drain the golem of all its stamina before going all out again. From the barrier, Erin could see that the other beasts were staying just a few meters away from her barrier.

She could see the eager look in their eyes. It was clear they wanted to join the fight as well, but there seemed to be something holding them back. Perhaps they were waiting for the golem to smash her barrier to shambles before pouncing on her.

If that's their plan, then they better prepare for a rude awa— Eh? Erin froze mid-sentence. Suddenly, the other pets and the rock golem retreated several meters back.

Confusion filled her eyes, but that confusion soon turned to shock as her eyes widened in pure disbelief. She saw a dark energy pillar heading in her direction.

"What the..." The dark energy was moving at the speed of light, and before Erin could react, the energy blast struck the barrier with monstrous precision.

BOOM!

Upon impact, the effect of the dark blast was almost instantaneous. A huge explosion occurred, accompanied by a blinding flash that engulfed everything within 200 meters in a violent shockwave. The ground shook hard, as if an earthquake had started. The barrier, once glowing and strong, now looked like cracked glass. The cracks spread quickly, and the light from the barrier flickered weakly, like a candle about to go out.

The blast sent dirt and rocks flying everywhere. Large trees fell down with loud crashes, and the air was full of dust, making it hard to see or breathe. Broken pieces of the ground scattered, leaving deep holes and cracks in the soil.

Erin struggled. Her face was no longer calm. She was sweating as she used all her power to keep the barrier up. Her hands trembled, and the glowing shield around her started to break apart piece by piece.

She glanced back beside her and noticed that half of her squad had been sent flying.

"An ultimate skill!" Erin shouted, struggling to believe her own words. But the aura was unmistakable. At that moment, her barrier crumpled into pieces, and although she wasn't sent flying like her squad members, she was pushed back several feet.

She, a Level 100 Awakened, had been pushed back! Erin's sword arm trembled with anger as she locked eyes with Nox, who still had his arm outstretched like a gun, dark tendrils of smoke billowing out from his hand.

"You!!" she seethed, her face turning red in fury—a stark contrast to the calmness she had displayed all this while.

Suddenly, she was forced to sidestep as a claw slashed toward her eyes. After narrowly dodging the attack, Erin's gaze fell on a dark-furred cat with dangerous purple eyes that looked like a predator out for blood.

It was one of the beasts that had emerged from the blue gate. Before she knew it, more of these creatures had circled her, their glowing eyes locked on her like hunters sizing up prey. They watched her as if she were a delicious piece of meat, ready to tear her flesh apart and feast.

Because of the intense anger surging through her at that moment, Erin didn't even know when she attacked the shadowy cat. But it was fluid and dodged to the side. However, Erin wasn't just a Level 100 Awakened in name. Even her stats were very high, so it was easy to follow the cat, appearing in front of it and proceeding to swing her radiant sword in hopes of cutting it apart.

However, it was then she noticed a blue python coiled around her sword arm, restricting her movements.

[No! Not my favorite brother!] Solara hissed as she activated the upgraded version of her skills.

[Light Constriction (Basic Tier): The python can coil around small objects or creatures, though it lacks the strength for more significant constriction.]

[Crushing Coil (Ultimate Tier): The python's constriction becomes formidable, capable of breaking through armor or immobilizing large beasts. Constriction now drains the target's stamina and mana with each passing second. Cost: None. Cooldown: None.]

"What the hell now?" An aggravated expression crossed Erin's features. When did this python coil around my arm? Is it because I was so focused on killing these beasts?

Regardless of the reasons, Erin knew she had to get rid of it... Her thoughts shattered like glass as she felt the python's coils constrict. It felt as if a steel vice had been placed on her arm as it became very numb and cold.

Erin gritted her teeth, eyes turning red with pain and anger as she felt her bones being squeezed. What was worse, her mana and stamina were depleting at a rapid pace. It became so intense that Erin was beginning to fear her arm would fall off.

"Ultimate tier... even the beasts?" Despite the intense pain, Erin could still vividly recognize the level of the skill this beautiful yet dangerous python was using against her at this moment.

As she struggled to free herself from the python's relentless grip, Erin suddenly felt a claw scratch across her back. She staggered forward, wincing in pain, and quickly turned around, only to find no one there. The absence of a visible attacker left her utterly perplexed.

As if that was not enough, she soon saw a big ball with icy details slamming into her.

All the beasts were attacking her at once, leaving her disoriented about whom to attack and whom to block. Her head began to spin, and soon she reached a boiling point and couldn't take it anymore.

"This... exactly the same thing that happened to the Queen all those years ago is happening all over again!" Erin clenched her teeth and sacrificed her body to suffer damage as she stabbed the python on her arm with her sword.

But Solara had sensed her intention for some time now and quickly used her---

[Instinctive Reflexes (Intermediate): Quick reaction time to sudden movements, though its instincts are still developing.]

---which was now...

[Predatory Insight(ultimate Tier): Lightning-fast reflexes so powerful that the user can predict an opponent's movement, enabling preemptive dodges and counters. Additionally, time appears to slow slightly in critical moments, enhancing decision-making. Cost: 200 MP per activation.]

Erin swallowed her anger as she watched the python escape. However, now that her other arm was free, she easily dealt with the beasts, kicked the ground, and distanced herself several meters away from them, including the invisible enemy, which was by far the most troublesome to deal with.

After gaining a bit of breathing space, she pointed her sword at Nox and shouted in irritation: "Coward, stop hiding behind your beasts and fight me like the man you claim to be!"

Nox didn't respond. How was he supposed to convince her that this was how Beast Tamers fought? In fact, there were some who did nothing and only allowed their beasts to do all the work, but Nox was not like that.

"Tsk, if it's so, then." Erin glanced back, seeing that her squad was back on their feet once more, and they were all looking at Nox with intense hate. Erin raised her voice, commanding her squad, "Attack! Take them down!"

The Valkyries didn't hesitate as they charged forward in a burst of blinding speed.

Nox smirked at Erin, his gaze sharp. "So much for honor," he said mockingly. "But if that's how you want to play, I'm more than happy to oblige."

Without waiting for her response, Nox turned to his beasts and commanded, "Hold them off!"

At his command, Astralux, Fluffington, the Supreme Spirit Wolf, the golems, Solara, and Thirteen all clashed with the Valkyries.

Satisfied that his pets could handle the squad, Nox focused his attention back on Erin. She was already charging toward him, her blade radiating with divine energy. Her expression was fierce, her teeth clenched in determination.

"I'll rip you to shreds, you vile male!" she screamed, eyes bloodshot.

"Hehehe, this daddy would clap your ass cheeks!" Nox chuckled loudly with a crazed expression on his face.

Excitement coursed through his body as he charged forward, a fearless look in his eyes.