Chapter 149 Shade Elegance

The audience sat in stunned silence as they gazed upon the Shadow Luminous Serpent. The massive creature was a sight to behold, with its sleek black scales and glowing green eyes that seemed to pierce the soul.

Many in the audience were awestruck by the beast's sheer size and power. Murmurs of amazement rippled through the crowd as they took in the impressive creature before them.

"That thing is massive!" exclaimed one spectator, their eyes widening in disbelief.

"I've never seen anything like it," said another, their voice barely above a whisper.

As the Shadow Luminous Serpent slithered across the arena floor, its movements fluid and graceful, the crowd watched in rapt attention. Some of the more experienced beast battlers in the audience could be heard discussing the serpent's potential abilities and strengths.

"I heard that thing can move in the shadows," one person whispered to their friend. "It's supposed to be almost impossible to track."

Others whispered excitedly about the possibility of the Shadow Luminous Serpent being able to manipulate shadow energy or possess the shadows themselves. They speculated about its potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities, eager to see if Orion would be able to exploit them.

As Xander taunted Orion, some members of the audience cheered him on, eager to see a fierce battle between the two powerful beasts. Others remained quiet, their attention focused entirely on the Shadow Luminous Serpent.

Orion, on the other hand, remained calm and collected, seemingly unfazed by Xander's taunts. He had a look of intense focus on his face as he observed Shade, analyzing its movements and abilities with a keen eye.

Nova, his own beast, stood stoically by his side, emitting an air of quiet confidence. She had been in countless battles before and knew how to stay calm and focused in the face of danger.

The two of them were a picture of composure and discipline, standing resolute amidst the chaos and noise of the arena. They were a formidable duo, respected and feared by many in the world of beast battling.

Xander couldn't help but feel annoyed by Orion's calmness. It was as if the man didn't even care about the magnitude of the battle that was about to take place. Xander had trained Shade to become the ultimate beast, and here was Orion acting like it was just another day at the office.

"Are you even taking this seriously, Orion?" Xander spat out, his frustration evident in his voice. "This is a battle of legendary beasts, and you're standing there like it's just a walk in the park."

Orion simply turned his attention to Xander, his expression unchanged. "I take every battle seriously, Xander," he replied evenly. "But I don't see the point in getting worked up over it. It's counterproductive."

Xander rolled his eyes, clearly not satisfied with Orion's answer. He had hoped to rattle the man before the battle even began, to throw him off his game. But it seemed that Orion was made of sturdier stuff than he had anticipated.

"Well, don't say I didn't warn you," Xander sneered, as he gestured for Shade to take its position in the arena. "You're about to see what real power looks like."

Shade slithered forward, its movements smooth and fluid. The creature was a master of stealth and agility, honed to perfection by Xander's rigorous training. As it approached the center of the arena, the Shadow Luminous Serpent coiled its massive body, its glowing green eyes fixed on Nova and Orion.

Xander had taught Shade to be patient, to wait for the perfect moment to strike. And now, it was ready. The serpent's sleek black scales shimmered in the light as it prepared to unleash its full power on its opponents.

"Shade, use Shadow Clone and Shadowmeld!" Xander commanded, his voice echoing across the arena.

The Shadow Luminous Serpent immediately complied, splitting itself into two identical copies of itself. The two serpents then disappeared into the shadows, becoming nearly invisible to the naked eye.

The audience gasped as they watched the two Shadow Clones move swiftly and silently through the arena, their movements nearly undetectable.

Xander watched with satisfaction as his plan unfolded perfectly. The two Shadow Clones moved in tandem, circling around Nova and Orion like a pair of deadly vipers. The audience held their breath, anticipating the moment when Shade would strike.

Xander watched with satisfaction as the Shadow Clones of the Shadow Luminous Serpent moved effortlessly through the arena. He could see the confusion on Orion's face, as he tried to track the movements of the two beasts.

"Do you see this, Orion?" Xander taunted. "This is what a beast should be. Fast, powerful, and nearly invisible. Your mutt doesn't stand a chance against Shade."

Orion remained silent, his eyes locked on the two Shadow Clones as they slithered closer and closer to Nova. He knew that Xander's strategy was a clever one, using the Shadow Clones and Shadowmeld to distract and confuse his opponents.

But Orion was not one to be easily fooled. He had been in battles like this before, and he knew how to remain calm and focused even in the face of the unexpected.

As the two Shadow Clones closed in on Nova, Orion signalled to his beast. Nova remained calm and steady, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Xander watched as the two Shadow Clones circled around Nova, their movements swift and elusive. He had taught Shade well, and the creature was executing its orders perfectly.

But Xander knew that he couldn't keep up the charade forever. He needed to make a move, to take down Orion and his beast once and for all.

"Attack directly!" Xander commanded, pointing at one of the Shadow Clones.

As the audience held their breath in anticipation, one of the Shadow Clones suddenly appeared out of the shadows and lunged towards Nova. The clone's movements were lightning fast, and its body was almost impossible to see as it streaked through the air.

The audience was surprised by the sudden attack by Shade but something happened entirely differently.