Chapter 1005: Five Minutes Left
Chapter 1005: Five Minutes Left (Combined)
What, how can you still stand?
Yuan Tianlong watched as the Disaster Dragon struggled to its feet, a rare look of bewilderment crossing his face.
For the first time, he felt the situation slipping out of his control.
Even when the Ice Emperor Ram unleashed an Avalanche in the midst of the Ember Dragon's Blazing Fire, he hadn't felt this bewildered.
Yan Jiaou's Flame Fang, as expected, was at Mastery Level, and with the Moonlight Power trait, any status effects would double in strength at night.
A King-level familiar, already focused on offensive power, using a Mastery-level skill to attack a General-Class Beast Companion, and it didn't get a one-shot kill?
When did the Disaster Dragon's defense get so strong?
It was impossible. He had dedicated personnel testing the familiar's various stats every day. If the Disaster Dragon's defensive strength had improved, he would have known.
Moreover, the Disaster Dragon hadn't used any defensive skills just now... Various thoughts raced through Yuan Tianlong's mind.
Then, he realized something and turned his gaze to the slender shadow in the distance.
The problem wasn't with the Disaster Dragon; it was Qiao Sang!
She had made Yan Jiaou hold back, knowing that the purpose of summoning the Disaster Dragon in the second match was to activate the Dragon Aura Field. So, she had Yan Jiaou go easy, keeping the Disaster Dragon in the arena to wait out the Dragon Aura Field's duration!
At this thought, Yuan Tianlong felt a mix of anxiety and excitement.
Qiao Sang truly lived up to her reputation as the youngest B-Class Beastmaster in history. This level of foresight and strategy was far beyond what a typical 17-year-old could achieve.
But if Yan Jiaou really held back and dragged out the time for the Dragon Aura Field, wouldn't the Disaster Dragon's appearance and sacrifice be in vain?
That wouldn't do...
"Disaster..."
The Disaster Dragon struggled to its feet, its expression a mix of surprise and relief.
Then, it remembered its primary mission was to activate the Dragon Aura Field, giving Sawtooth Dragon more time. It spat at the opponent, who had teleported to a distant location, and adopted a taunting expression.
"Disaster!"
You're useless. You're a level higher than me, and you can't even take me down.
"Ya Ya..."
Fangyclaws dug its claws into the ground, remembering its Beastmaster's pre-match instructions and resisting the urge to charge forward and attack.
The Disaster Dragon's Dragon Aura Field was at Mastery Level, with a duration of ten minutes. As long as the Disaster Dragon stayed on its feet for ten minutes, no, nine minutes would do... Qiao Sang watched the Disaster Dragon rise in the arena, estimating the time, feeling a sense of relief.
It seemed Fangyclaws had followed her instructions well.
Not only did it hold back its attacks, but it also resisted the temptation to attack when faced with taunts.
Sawtooth Dragon's Dragon-type offensive power was already formidable, and even without the Dragon Aura Field, it was a tough opponent. With the Dragon Aura Field's boost, not to mention the Dragon Sonic Boom, Fangyclaws might not be able to withstand the attacks.
The best and simplest method was to keep the Disaster Dragon in the arena, waiting out the Dragon Aura Field's duration.
Of course, if the opponent realized her strategy, they could simply absorb the Disaster Dragon back into the Beastmaster Codex and concede.
But Qiao Sang was betting they wouldn't do that.
As a renowned Beastmaster, especially one who had declared their intention to become a Dragon-type Champion, it was impossible for them to concede in front of such a large audience.
"Yan Jiaou successfully teleported and used Flame Fang to attack the Disaster Dragon! But the Disaster Dragon got back up and didn't fall!" the commentator, Tian Yiyi, announced from the booth.
"Disaster Dragon truly lives up to being a Dragon-type Beast Companion. Under Yan Jiaou’s attack, it not only held its ground but also successfully activated Dragon Aura Field. I wonder if, with the boost from Dragon Aura Field, Disaster Dragon has the strength to match Yan Jiaou."
Tang Xueran mused aloud:
"Yuan Tianlong’s next familiar must be the Sawtooth Dragon. I have a theory. Perhaps Qiao Sang doesn’t want Yan Jiaou to battle the Sawtooth Dragon with the boost from Dragon Aura Field, which is why Yan Jiaou didn’t attack Disaster Dragon with its full strength."
Tian Yiyi was taken aback and said:
"That’s very likely. Just now, Disaster Dragon taunted Yan Jiaou, but even after about three seconds, Yan Jiaou hasn’t launched an attack. For a creature with such a bad temper, that’s not normal at all."
As the two commentators spoke, Disaster Dragon opened its mouth, and a silver-white beam shot out toward Fangy’s position.
With the boost from Dragon Aura Field, Dragon Pulse was significantly more powerful, but for Fangy, who was an entire level higher, it still wasn’t enough to cause much damage.
Fangy didn’t retaliate but instead teleported to dodge.
"Bang!"
The silver-white beam missed its target and exploded mid-air, creating a strong shockwave.
That’s right, the opponent is trying to delay the battle with Disaster Dragon… Yuan Tianlong said:
"Roar."
"Disaster!!!"
Disaster Dragon lifted its head and let out a roar.
An invisible wave instantly spread out.
Fangy teleported away, but the noisy sound waves still reached its ears.
It looked at the distant opponent, its expression growing increasingly agitated.
The opponent was already injured. One more bite, and it wouldn’t be able to take it. No, I have to hold back…
"Malice." Yuan Tianlong said again.
Disaster Dragon looked at Fangy, its eyes suddenly turning completely black, filled with malice, sending chills down the spine.
Malice, a mid-tier Dark-type skill, uses a malicious gaze to instill fear in the opponent, significantly reducing their desire to attack.
However, if the target’s level far exceeds the user’s, it can have the opposite effect, filling the target with malice and significantly increasing their desire to attack.
Fangy, upon seeing the opponent’s eyes turn black, immediately recalled the description of this skill given by its Beastmaster. It instinctively moved in an irregular pattern, avoiding looking in Disaster Dragon’s direction.
Yan Jiaou, with a strong competitive spirit and a volatile temper, seems to listen to its Beastmaster when it recognizes them… Yuan Tianlong, watching Yan Jiaou’s lack of attack, couldn’t help but think of the former Disaster Dragon.
His mind raced, and he realized something, then stopped giving commands.
"Disaster…"
Without its Beastmaster’s command, Disaster Dragon took the initiative. Its high intelligence allowed it to recall its Beastmaster’s description of Yan Jiaou and quickly formulated a plan. It transformed into a black light and charged forward.
The black light swiftly crossed most of the arena.
Seeing this, Yuan Tianlong instantly understood and a hint of frustration flashed in his eyes.
While in battle, sometimes it’s necessary to rely on the familiar’s own judgment and initiative. Disaster Dragon, under his training, could already follow commands perfectly, but its independent actions often surprised him.
Fangy, in mid-air, watched as it charged straight toward it, its pupils contracting, and it couldn’t help but show a look of anger.
Just as it was preparing to attack, its Beastmaster's voice rang out:
"Don't move."
Fangy's eyes, filled with anger, immediately cleared up. It held back, ultimately obeying its Beastmaster's command.
The black light rushed straight toward Qiao Sang.
This, this Disaster Dragon is attacking where? The crowd was taken aback, with many people exclaiming in surprise.
Qiao Sang stood on the Azure Avian, looking at the incoming black light with a calm expression, as steady as a rock.
It's pretending to attack me, trying to force Fangy to act.
What are you thinking? This is a Regional Tournament. You're not a Wild Familiar. It doesn't matter if you're a Dark-type, or even a Dark-type, Ghost-type, and Toxic-type combined with a trait everyone dislikes; I won't be afraid... Qiao Sang thought.
Sure enough.
As the Shadow approached the edge of the Arena, it abruptly stopped, revealing the shadow of the Disaster Dragon.
It looked up at Yan Jiaou's direction, its expression one of surprise.
It didn't expect this supposedly temperamental guy, according to its Beastmaster, to hold back and not attack it even in this situation.
Just as it was thinking this, a powerful Gravity descended, enveloping the Disaster Dragon, causing it to fall heavily to the ground, unable to control itself.
Fangy finally couldn't bear it anymore and used Psychic Power.
Other attack Skills wouldn't work, but Psychic Power should be effective!
"Ya Ya..."
Fangy glared at the fallen Disaster Dragon with a menacing expression.
Even though it knew the Disaster Dragon was pretending to attack, it still felt incredibly irritated.
In the audience stands, the crowd began to murmur:
"What's going on? Why does it seem like Yan Jiaou isn't attacking the Disaster Dragon much?"
"Didn't the Commentator say that Qiao Sang wants the Dragon Aura Field's effect to wear off? Otherwise, the Sawtooth Dragon with the Dragon Aura Field can't fight."
"Why did the Disaster Dragon seem to be charging toward Qiao Sang just now?"
"Probably trying to force Yan Jiaou to attack it."
"Qiao Sang is really calm. If I saw such a large Disaster Dragon charging at me, I'd probably be scared out of my wits."
"Come on, he's a B-Class Beastmaster, a big shot. A General-Class Beast Companion isn't going to scare him."
"How long can this Dragon Aura Field last?"
"Who knows."
"If the Dragon Aura Field doesn't disappear, will the match just drag on?"
"Definitely. Yan Jiaou is one level higher than the Disaster Dragon. If he doesn't want to end the match, it won't end."
In the arena.
"Disaster..."
The Disaster Dragon struggled, its mind filled with malice.
Not even attacking, just suppressing it like this, what a joke!
It looked up, glaring fiercely at Fangy.
"Ya Ya..."
Fangy bared its teeth menacingly at it.
Suddenly, the Disaster Dragon's eyes turned completely black, filled with malice.
"Ya Ya..."
Fangy stared at it intently, its anger and malice flaring up, the image of the Disaster Dragon charging toward its Beastmaster replaying in its mind.
"Disaster."
The Disaster Dragon's eyes were entirely black, and it called out with a malicious gaze.
Trash, can't even protect its own Beastmaster.
The combination of Malice and Taunt Techniques... while others couldn't understand the Disaster Dragon's words, Yuan Tianlong did.
His eyelid twitched, but he had to admit that this combination might be effective against Yan Jiaou.
He had wanted to... but the match never goes exactly as planned.
Qiao Sang couldn't see the Disaster Dragon's front, but she could see Fangy's status.
When she saw Fangy's anger causing its Flame Wings to expand, she realized something was wrong.
But it was too late. Fangy finally couldn't bear it anymore, opened its mouth, and a beam of red and gold light shot out toward the Disaster Dragon on the ground.
Anger made it forget to continue controlling, focusing only on the attack.
Gravity suddenly dissipated from the Disaster Dragon, and it instinctively transformed into a black light, moving quickly to dodge the attack.
"Bang!!!"
A loud explosion shook the ground violently, and the area where the Disaster Dragon had been was instantly blasted apart, with raging Flame and powerful energy impacting the surroundings.
The Disaster Dragon moved swiftly.
It was true that it had intended to follow its Beastmaster's plan and give the Sawtooth Dragon more time in the Dragon Aura Field, but it certainly wasn't going to stand there and take hits for nothing.
Earlier, it had taunted its opponent to prevent the other from avoiding the battle.
What it wanted was a fair and honorable fight!
The Disaster Dragon ran, about to turn and counterattack.
But at that moment, it felt a searing heat.
It turned its head and saw burning Flame.
Fangy, maintaining synchronization with the Disaster Dragon's speed, opened its mouth, and the Flame-formed giant Yan Jiaou head mercilessly bit down.
"Disaster!"
The Flame exploded, and the Disaster Dragon screamed as it was sent flying backward.
Fangy teleported to where the Disaster Dragon had landed, raised its claws, and they instantly ignited with fierce Flame.
But in the next second, Fangy saw the Disaster Dragon's closed eyes and instantly regained its senses, its eyes becoming clear.
"Ya Ya..."
Realizing the trouble it had caused, Fangy silently lowered its claws and turned to look at its Beastmaster.
"It's fine", Qiao Sang mouthed silently.
As a Dark-type familiar, the Disaster Dragon naturally had multiple skills that could trigger negative emotions in its targets. Being a General-Class Beast Companion, it was incredibly weak compared to a King-level familiar.
Given Fangy's character and offensive power, Qiao Sang hadn't really expected it to last for ten minutes.
Fangy's ability to hold out for so long had already exceeded her expectations.
To be honest, after Yuan Tianlong issued his initial command, he hadn't given any further orders, allowing the time to drag on. Qiao Sang had been somewhat worried that if the time ran out, he might suddenly command the Disaster Dragon to use the Dragon Aura Field again, which would have been problematic.
The current situation was within her acceptable range.
At the same time.
Yuan Tianlong had initially planned to have the Disaster Dragon use the Dragon Aura Field one last time to waste the Yan Jiaou's stamina and energy, and possibly affect Qiao Sang's mindset. However, it was fine that the Disaster Dragon had left some time for the Sawtooth Dragon. He watched as the Mechanical-type familiar referee appeared beside the Disaster Dragon, his expression unchanged.
"Ya Ya..."
Fangy's tail drooped, and it felt a bit dejected.
It understood what its Beastmaster had mouthed, but it still felt that its impulsiveness had led to the failure of the plan.
The Mechanical Familiar Judge observed the Disaster Dragon for a moment, then waved a green flag toward Fangy and Qiao Sang.
A giant virtual screen appeared in the center of the arena, and the color photo of the Disaster Dragon below Yuan Tianlong's photo turned black and white.
"Let's congratulate Contestant Qiao Sang on her victory in the second match!" the commentator, Tian Yiyi, announced loudly.
No one was surprised by the outcome.
Yuan Tianlong waved his hand, recalling the Disaster Dragon into the Beastmaster Codex.
The Dragon Aura Field still had five minutes left... Qiao Sang thought to herself. (End of Chapter)
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