Chapter 1009: Award Ceremony
Chapter 1009: Award Ceremony (Combined)
The audience stands erupted like a powder keg, the explosion of cheers shattering the silence.
The roar of the crowd was deafening, so loud that even those outside the venue could hear the almost frantic cheers.
"Ah! Champion! Champion!"
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"
"Damn! After Yan Jiaou's Blazing Fire was activated, the attack power was terrifying! I barely blinked, and it was over!"
"Same here! I thought Sawtooth Dragon and Yan Jiaou would continue fighting for a while after they both stood up, but it ended so quickly, with Sawtooth Dragon being completely dominated."
"Not entirely dominated, though. When Yan Jiaou used Blazing Sun Impact, Sawtooth Dragon still managed to use Dragon Sonic Boom. If it hadn't used that Epic Skill, the final score would likely have been 3:1."
"To be honest, Sawtooth Dragon performed exceptionally well. The first time it used Dragon Sonic Boom, it needed the Dragon Aura Field, but the second time, it did it purely on its own strength."
"Indeed, Sawtooth Dragon is incredibly strong. It managed to stand back up in that terrifying Lava Hell. Unfortunately, Yan Jiaou is equally formidable..."
"Truly deserving of being the youngest B-Class Beastmaster in history... Qiao Sang isn't even 18 yet, and she's already won the Regional Tournament. The value of this B-Class Beastmaster title is off the charts, completely different from those who grew up with endless resources."
"The value of each Regional Tournament champion varies, but Qiao Sang defeated Yuan Tianlong, and I have no objections to calling her the strongest B-Class Beastmaster in the Zhongkong Region."
"Why just the Zhongkong Region? How about the entire Dragon Nation? Our Zhongkong Region's contestants are already above those from other regions. Look at Yuan Tianlong; he won two other Regional Tournaments and still only got second place this time."
"Not so fast, let's be precise. We should consider all young B-Class Beastmasters, not just the veterans. There are still many B-Class Beastmasters who are several hundred years old, and some of their familiars have even reached the Imperial Tier."
"I don't care. In my heart, Qiao Sang is the strongest B-Class Beastmaster."
"Sawtooth Dragon managed to defeat three Royal Beasts in a row. If we calculate, that means Yan Jiaou can also defeat three Royal Beasts consecutively. Scary, really scary..."
"It's more than that. Yan Jiaou also wasted some energy on the Disaster Dragon earlier. Besides, Sawtooth Dragon's victory over three Royal Beasts was two years ago; its strength must have increased since then."
"I was jealous of Qiao Sang bonding with Clear Hidden Sprite, but now, if I were Clear Hidden Sprite, I'd definitely bond with Qiao Sang. Where else can you find a Beastmaster so young and so powerful..."
"Those few days, Tian Yiyi has been following the matches closely. If you hadn't mentioned Clear Hidden Sprite, I would have almost forgotten about it."
"From now on, I'm Qiao Sang's biggest fan. Wherever she goes to compete, I'll follow."
"I plan to go to the Yuhua Region tomorrow. Yan Jiaou is just too tempting."
"I'm already processing my interstellar visa. I'll go to Supernest to select a Steel Sparrow."
"Too bad the Ice Emperor Ram is an endangered familiar. Otherwise, I'd really want one."
"The Ghost Ring King is also great. Its Ring function can store items. If I ever break through to the Brain Domain and can bond with a new familiar, I'll go to the Yuhua Region to look for a Treasure Ghost."
"Ah! Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!" Wu Tianjiao leaped up, waving the cheer baton excitedly, like a fervent fan.
Qiao Sang won against Yuan Tianlong and became the champion, so what did it matter that she had lost to her?
She had only lost to the champion!
Then, she thought of something and got up to leave.
In the front row, Yu Ke and Yu Le, along with Rong Yuhua, were excitedly waving their cheer batons.
Yu Ke, seeing this, laughed and said:
"You still claim you're not a fan of Qiao Sang?"
Rong Yuhua, still waving her cheer baton, replied:
"You're right, Qiao Sang is my idol now!"
Yuan Tianlong, that was Yuan Tianlong! Qiao Sang actually won against Yuan Tianlong!
At that moment, Rong Yuhua felt that adding Qiao Sang's contact information was the greatest gain from participating in the Regional Tournament.
...
Yuhua Region.
Hanggang City.
Inside an office building.
Qiao Wangyang was in a daze. Qiao Sang won, she actually became the champion... The champion of the Regional Tournament, such a distant figure, and his 17-year-old daughter had become one of them...
Qiao Wangyang suddenly regretted not staying in touch with Qiao Sang more often.
If they had maintained contact, it wouldn't have felt like they were living in two different worlds, making it impossible to reach her now.
Qiao Wangyang stared at his mobile phone for a couple of seconds, then couldn't resist picking it up and dialing the number he had been trying to reach recently.
Soon, a familiar voice came through:
"Sorry, the number you are calling is currently in a call..."
...
At the same time.
In the Vip seats.
Ye Xiangting stood up excitedly, screaming Qiao Sang and Fangy's names. Then, she remembered something and pulled out her mobile phone, turning on the recording function to capture this thrilling moment.
Honestly, she had heard of Yuan Tianlong's reputation. Even though she hoped her daughter would win, she didn't have high expectations.
From their previous conversations, she could tell that Qiao Sang wasn't very confident about this match.
She wasn't un-proud of her daughter, but she was well aware of how young she was.
Not only was her opponent twice her age, but he also had a Dragon-type familiar and had won the Regional Tournament twice. From any angle, the chances of victory seemed slim.
But who would have thought that Qiao Sang won! And she did it with just Lulu and Fangy!
"Amazing! Qiao Sang! Fangy!" Liu Yaohuan stood up, losing his usual composure and waving his cheer baton like a wild fan.
"Xian Xian!"
"Xian Xian!"
Skyglow Bat, holding a cheer baton, waved it with equal enthusiasm.
"A prodigy", Coach Tao said, looking at the spotlight on the field. "When I invited Qiao Sang to join the National Beast Tamer Team, I never imagined she would win the championship from Yuan Tianlong."
Then, she thought of something and turned to talk to Qiao Sang's mother, but saw her holding her mobile phone and filming the field. So, she spoke to Migala instead:
"When are you leaving?"
Migala thought for a moment and replied:
"Probably tomorrow."
Coach Tao was taken aback and asked:
"So soon? Where are you heading next?"
Migala answered:
"Zhitia Region."
Coach Tao was surprised again. She didn't ask why but said:
"Qiao Sang won the championship, we should have a celebration dinner. Would you like to join us tonight? I'll treat you."
Migala looked at the slender figure on the field and smiled:
"No need. Qiao Sang doesn't like the atmosphere of celebration dinners. Besides, after the match, I think she would rather celebrate with Yan Jiaou and the others."
"Exactly", Ye Xiangting agreed, holding her mobile phone to record. "When Qiao Sang won the National School Beastmaster League, got the Interstellar Exchange Student qualification, and was accepted into the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, I wanted to throw a party and invite her to celebrate, but she wasn't interested. These kids just don't like that kind of atmosphere."
Coach Tao: "……"
Your smug expression is practically written all over your face...
Amidst the cheers and screams of the crowd, Qiao Sang returned Fangy to the Beastmaster Codex.
...
Backstage.
The staff members embraced Qiao Sang, politely declined the media interviews, and led her to the lounge.
"Miss Qiao, please rest here for a while. The award ceremony will start in twenty minutes", a staff member said respectfully.
Qiao Sang sat down on the sofa and nodded slightly. "I understand."
The staff member didn't leave immediately, looking as if there was something on their mind.
"Is there something else?" Qiao Sang asked.
The staff member's face turned red, and they mustered the courage to ask, "Could you give me an autograph?"
Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment, then smiled. "Of course."
The staff member quickly pulled out a prepared pen and excitedly unbuttoned their work uniform to reveal a white shirt. "Just sign it on my shirt."
Qiao Sang took the pen and signed her name with a few swift strokes.
The staff member thanked her repeatedly, leaving with an excited expression.
Qiao Sang summoned Fangy and the others.
Lulu had already recovered a bit of energy in the Beastmaster Codex. Without a word, it channeled its energy, causing the gem on its forehead to emit a cobalt blue light, illuminating itself and Fangy.
"Ya Ya!"
The cobalt blue light vanished, and Fangy was instantly fully restored.
"Xunxun!"
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker floated around Fangy and Lulu, excitedly expressing its admiration for the match and its awe of them.
"Ice Emperor."
Lulu, flattered by Treasure Seeker's praise, remained expressionless but couldn't help wagging its tail a couple of times.
"Ya Ya?"
Fangy, listening to Treasure Seeker, eyes sparkling, looked at its Beastmaster with an expectant expression, as if seeking confirmation.
Did we win the match?
Qiao Sang nodded. "Yes, the Sawtooth Dragon fell, and there won't be another match."
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy's expression turned excited, and it let out a call.
Qiao Sang smiled. "Get ready; we'll be going up to receive the award soon."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker immediately understood, took off its ring, and pulled out various pieces of equipment.
Fangy skillfully put on the green triangular sunglasses.
Steel Treasure glanced at the lavender-colored soft felt hat that was offered and obediently put it on.
"Ice Emperor." Lulu called, indicating that it didn't need any equipment.
Treasure Seeker rummaged through its ring for a while and pulled out the Diamond Gauntlet, handing it to Qingbao.
"Qingqing?"
Qingbao was taken aback, pointing at itself uncertainly.
Is this for me?
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker nodded, indicating that it used to wear it, but now it was too large and no longer fit, so it was perfect for Qingbao.
"Qingqing……"
Qingbao looked at the dazzling Diamond Gauntlet and called out, politely declining.
I didn't participate much in the match, so I don't need to go up on stage for the award ceremony.
Qiao Sang, hearing this, said seriously, "Who says you didn't participate much? You won a match too. We are a team and should go up together to receive the award."
Qingbao looked at its Beastmaster, stunned.
"Xunxun~"
At this moment, Treasure Seeker extended the Diamond Gauntlet a bit further.
"Qingqing……"
Qingbao fell silent, giving another reason for declining.
I will go up for the award, but I don't like being watched by too many people. This glove is too beautiful, and if I wear it, everyone will look at me. I'd rather not wear it.
"Xunxun……"
Treasure Seeker recalled that Qingbao was often in Wind Transformation and decided not to push the issue, looking a bit disappointed as it put the Diamond Gauntlet back.
"Qingqing……"
Qingbao let out a sigh of relief.
...
Twenty minutes later.
"Ladies and gentlemen, all audience friends watching the live stream!" The host's voice echoed across the venue. "Now, we will proceed with the award ceremony for this year's Regional Tournament!"
The entire audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
As the host introduced the third and second-place winners, Wu Tianjiao and Yuan Tianlong, they took the stage one by one to receive their awards.
All the lights suddenly dimmed, leaving only the glowing cheer batons and mobile phones in the audience stands.
The countless points of light combined to form a shimmering starry sky.
Finally, it was time to introduce the last contestant. The host took a deep breath and spoke with passionate enthusiasm:
"Next, we will present the champion of this year's Regional Tournament! Audience friends, are you ready? Let's all call out her name together: Qiao Sang!!!"
"Qiao Sang!"
"Qiao Sang!"
The entire venue echoed with the name.
As the crowd screamed and cheered, the neon lights on the arena suddenly flowed like a river of stars.
The champion's background music began to play.
Then, the arena split open from the center.
A massive bird familiar, nearly twenty meters tall with iridescent feathers, emerged from underground and hovered in mid-air. Standing on its back were Qiao Sang and her companions, including Fangy.
With a single flap of its shimmering wings, the sky was showered with countless dazzling points of light, creating a spectacular visual feast.
The Luminous Origin Bird, an Imperial Tier bird familiar, is known for its extremely beautiful appearance. Only those it recognizes as worthy can stand beside it. Under different angles of light, its feathers shine with a variety of colors. It is said that those who can stand on its back are true champions.
Zhongkong Region firmly believes this, so the champion of each Regional Tournament is almost always given the honor of standing on the Luminous Origin Bird as a sign of appreciation and recognition.
Fangy wore sunglasses and held his head up at a 45-degree angle.
Lulu stood quietly beside Fangy.
"Xunxun!"
"Xunxun!"
The Treasure Seeker, draped in a cloak, enthusiastically waved its claws at the audience stands.
Steel Treasure, wearing a lavender felt hat, flapped its wings beside its Beastmaster.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao, standing next to the Treasure Seeker, seemed a bit overwhelmed by the cheering and screaming audience.
The Beastmaster Chairman of Zhongkong Region flew over on a bird familiar, walked onto the Luminous Origin Bird, and approached Qiao Sang.
Then, a golden trophy, a golden ring, and a Beast Egg with purple patterns appeared on a tray.
The Beastmaster Chairman of Zhongkong Region picked up the golden trophy and handed it to Qiao Sang with a smile:
"Congratulations on your victory. The match was spectacular."
At the same time, the host's voice continued:
"Contestant Qiao Sang is the youngest contestant in this year's Regional Tournament and also the first-time participant to win the championship. She truly deserves it. She may be young, but she is more than capable of standing above the rest."
"The Sky Mastery Cup, the dream of countless professional Beastmasters in Zhongkong Region, has been claimed by Contestant Qiao Sang at the age of 17. I believe that not only Zhongkong Region, but the entire Dragon Nation will remember her."
"Qiao Sang, the champion of the 767th Regional Tournament in Zhongkong Region."
As the host finished speaking, Qiao Sang took the Sky Mastery Cup and raised it high above her head.
The entire venue erupted in cheers.
Flashes from cameras went off wildly at that moment.
(End of Chapter)
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