Chapter 201: Upgraded Version
Chapter 201: Upgraded Version
"Summoning a Clone takes time. An opponent's attack might only last a few seconds. By the time you condense the Clone and simultaneously release the Flame Vortex and use Psychic Power, you might not even have the chance to use the Aerial Version of the Rebound Shield before the attack hits." Fierce Dragon Zheng had a silly grin on his face, but his words were serious.
Qiao Sang fell into deep thought. When she first came up with the Aerial Version, she only considered the defense and protecting Fangy's fur, never thinking about other aspects.
However, Fierce Dragon Zheng's words reminded her.
If she were just to use the Aerial Version of the Rebound Shield, it wouldn't be a problem. But when it came to its practicality in a battle competition, there were significant issues.
Firstly, as Fierce Dragon Zheng pointed out, the time difference between offense and defense.
An opponent only needed to condense energy and release an attack, while she would need to ensure Fangy was in the air and that a Clone was present to have any chance of defending during the attack.
Secondly, the energy consumption was too high.
An opponent might just use a Water Jet, but Fangy would need to summon a Clone, release a Flame Vortex, and use Psychic Power simultaneously, consuming several times more energy. It was completely unbalanced.
Lastly, the Clone was a huge vulnerability.
If the Clone wasn't by Fangy's side and wasn't protected by the Rebound Shield during a battle competition, the first time she used the Aerial Version, the opponent might not know how to counter it. But any opponent who saw her use it would know that attacking the Clone would render the move useless.
In summary, it was flashy but impractical, with numerous flaws and poor practicality.
Fierce Dragon Zheng's advice was timely.
If Fangy had spent a lot of time mastering this move only to discover all these issues during a competition, she would be devastated.
With this in mind, Qiao Sang said seriously, "Teacher, I know what to do."
"I just offered a small suggestion", Zheng Guoping chuckled. "Actually, your idea is great, but it's just too difficult to practice. It's fine to practice this move on the ground. At your age, there's no need to think about such complex techniques."
His words were meant to dissuade Qiao Sang from practicing the Aerial Version of the Rebound Shield.
If anyone else had come up with this idea, he would have scolded them.
Combining two skills into a Combination Technique required extensive training.
First, you had to consider whether the familiar had the ability to use both skills simultaneously and whether using them would cause an energy conflict within their body.
The Aerial Version of the Rebound Shield that Qiao Sang thought of was more than just two skills used at the same time.
Clone, Flame Vortex, and Psychic Power.
Three skills in total!
Even some Professional Beastmasters couldn't manage it!
But since the idea came from Qiao Sang, Zheng Guoping's first thought was: The mind of a genius is truly beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. She's thinking about Combination Techniques at such a young age; she has a bright future ahead...
"I understand, but I still think this move is better used in the air", Qiao Sang said, looking in Fangy's direction.
Zheng Guoping was taken aback. "Didn't you just say you knew what to do?"
Qiao Sang nodded. "Thank you for reminding me, Teacher. The drawback of controlling the Clone and the original to spin is too significant. I've decided that when the time comes, I'll have Fangy spin on her own in the air."
Zheng Guoping: "???"
What was she talking about? Qiao Sang's words completely confused him!
He never said that the drawbacks of the Clone Controlling Original technique were too significant! He didn't say anything like that at all!
"I think if someone launches an attack, using the Aerial Version of the Rebound Shield might be too late", Zheng Guoping had to repeat his earlier advice.
Of course, this was just an excuse to get Qiao Sang to give up. The real reason was that he didn't believe this technique could ever be mastered.
"I know", Qiao Sang said seriously. "So I skipped the Clone step. As long as we don't use the Clone, if Fangy can spin in the air and use the Flame Vortex, there will be enough time to defend."
Zheng Guoping was taken aback. It seemed to make sense...
But that was just an excuse!
Was he supposed to say directly: "Don't practice this move; you'll just waste your time and energy, and you'll never master it!"
Even without the Clone, it was still a combination of Psychic Power and Flame Vortex!
"If you need to use two skills simultaneously, the proficiency can't be too low", Zheng Guoping said tactfully.
To combine skills from the Harmony Group, proficiency was undoubtedly the most critical factor. With sufficient proficiency, the completion of the combination skills would be higher.
This was a headache for most Professional Beastmasters. Improving proficiency didn't happen overnight. No matter how many ideas they had, they would all fall apart at the proficiency stage.
"I understand, Teacher", Qiao Sang nodded. "I'll work on improving Fangy's proficiency in Psychic Power and Flame Vortex."
Zheng Guoping: "..."
He and the genius definitely had different thought processes...
...
8:01 PM.
Fangy and Treasure Seeker stood side by side, watching Qiao Sang sit cross-legged on the sofa, munching on an apple.
"I've improved the Rebound Shield. The final version doesn't involve the Clone controlling the original; instead, Fangy, you'll spin yourself", Qiao Sang said, taking a bite of the apple. "Let's start by practicing at a height of about one centimeter. That way, if you fall, it won't hurt."
"Once you can spin without getting dizzy, we'll spend some time practicing the release of Psychic Power and Flame Vortex."
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy wagged its tail, indicating it wasn't a problem.
"Xun..."
Treasure Seeker pouted. It wasn't going to help with the spinning? It thought it would be fun.
Qiao Sang smiled at Treasure Seeker. "You can spin yourself if you want."
"Xun."
Treasure Seeker quickly shook its head. Spinning itself wasn't as fun as spinning others.
"Ya?"
Fangy was taken aback and turned to look at its little brother.
So, it was just for fun that it helped with the spinning?
Treasure Seeker: "..."
Before bed, Qiao Sang went to the pond and picked up the milk bottle he had left there in the morning.
It was full.
He twisted the cap.
It had been opened.
Qiao Sang couldn't help but smile.
Tsk, it was drunk again...
...
In the dead of night, under a palm tree outside Qiao Sang's 1705 room, a person was crouching.
"I promise you, what you saw this morning was either an illusion or a coincidence", the Bulky Guard said, staring at the Mucosnail on the ground that refused to look at him. "You might have encountered the Aquariana we're looking for. It could have the Mirage skill, and what you saw were illusions it created."
"Ti Ti?"
The Mucosnail turned its head, its innocent eyes staring straight at its Beastmaster.
Really?
"Really, I promise", the Bulky Guard swore, holding up his index, middle, and ring fingers. "If you go there now, the person and their familiar will be asleep. You won't encounter anyone. If I'm lying, may I be a bachelor for the rest of my life."
(End of Chapter)
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