“Shut your mouth!” Hailey shot Claus a fierce glare. “What is Jared doing? Does he think he can avoid Windshadow by levitating like this?”
The people atop the platform were confused and gazed at Jared. Suspending in midair, Jared did not move. His eyes remained lightly shut. There was no telling what he was thinking.
The crowd did not realize the Power of Dragons surging within him, gathering at the clouds directly above him. Then, nine Golden Dragons emerged and encircled Dragon Bell, writhing and swirling.
Dragon Bell was an ancient divine weapon. Aware that he would not stand a chance against Windshadow in his demonic state, Jared decided to employ Dragon Bell. Though the usage of such an ancient artifact might backfire at the slightest lapse of vigilance, Jared did not have a choice at that moment.
The Power of Dragons surged continuously from within him. The draconic essence within him dimmed, its sparkle growing faint. Next, the Power of Dragons poured out of him.
Jared felt his body trembling, yet he gritted his teeth and persevered because he had not felt Dragon Bell being activated. “What is this fellow doing?”
Quindon sensed the changes in the skies. The culminating aura gave off a vague whiff of danger. Jared is only a Third Level Spirit Replicator. How could he give off an aura that even I find dangerous?
Quindon could not figure out what Jared was doing. Windshadow also detected the sense of foreboding. He turned his gaze upward at the peaceful sky and frowned. “I will not allow you the opportunity!”
Suddenly, Windshadow struck. He launched his immense body violently toward Jared, like a rocket preparing for takeoff. The whistling in his wake broke the sound barrier. Beneath his mighty stride, the ground shook and the mountains tumbled.
Sensing the terrifying aura, Jared panicked as Dragon Bell remained motionless. He began to sweat nervously at the sight of Windshadow drawing close. Suddenly, an idea occurred to him. Obeying his silent command, the Storage Ring opened up and released Blazing Tiger, who leaped into existence.
The sudden appearance of Blazing Tiger startled Windshadow. He could not understand how a demon beast had suddenly materialized in the arena. It was that momentary distraction that allowed Blazing Tiger to tackle his vast body to the ground.
In response, Windshadow sent Blazing Tiger flying with a vicious punch before scrambling to his feet. Blazing Tiger, too, enlarged in size. With a roar, it glared beadily at Windshadow. “Is that a Blazing Tiger? How did a demon beast suddenly appear in the arena?”
“Blazing Tiger seemed to have materialized out of thin air. Could the secret realm of the demon beasts share a secret passage with this one?” “That would be unbelievable. I have never heard of something like that.”
The crowd began debating the appearance of the Blazing Tiger. Some even looked fearful. If there were a passage between the demon beasts’ secret realm to here, we would be in deep trouble if the demon beasts make their way through.
Those atop the platform, however, saw quite clearly that it had been Jared who released Blazing Tiger. “Isn’t Jared breaking the rules for enlisting the help of a demon beast within the arena?” somebody questioned.
Chester raised his objection as soon as those words fell. “You were awfully quiet when Windshadow summoned those six soul remnants. Why didn’t you suggest they were against the rules then?”
The fellow who voiced his concern instantly fell silent following Chester’s remark. “Things are getting interesting. There’s no telling what Jared is capable of doing next.”
Santiago, who had hitherto remained silent, finally spoke. His gaze twinkled with admiration as they talked about Jared. “A measly Third Level Spirit Replicator could tame a Blazing Tiger. This is unbelievable…”
Quindon’s gaze toward Jared was also filled with curiosity.
