Chapter 241: Bare-handed Tile Split
Chapter 241: Bare-handed Tile Split
Bare-handed Tile Split, despite its name, doesn't mean you actually use your bare hands.
Tile Split is originally a physical Signature Move of combat-type familiars. However, during the second Interstellar Cup, a remarkable individual named Ilier used a Bug Beast, the Masked Black Spider, to break through the Aurora Curtain cast by an opponent's Psychic Beast, thus securing his victory and achieving fame.
The key Signature Move used to break the Aurora Curtain was Tile Split.
Tile Split can destroy barrier skills like Light Wall and Reflective Shield, so breaking the Aurora Curtain wasn't surprising. What was surprising was that a Bug Beast performed Tile Split.
As everyone knows, attributes are a crucial factor in battles, and Bug-type familiars have long been considered the weakest by Beastmasters.
Even if there are a few rare and powerful Bug Beasts, it doesn't change the fact that Bug-type is the weakest.
After all, a few exceptions don't represent the entire species.
Yet, the Masked Black Spider, which was neither rare nor a combat-type familiar, managed to perform Tile Split and defeat a Psychic-type familiar, shocking almost everyone who watched the Interstellar Cup.
In the post-match interview, Ilier explicitly stated that even non-combat-type familiars could learn Combat Skills if they worked hard enough.
This statement sparked a wave of enthusiasm for combat skills, and indeed, a number of people managed to teach their familiars combat skills.
Even those Beastmasters who didn't teach their familiars combat skills commented online that their familiars had become much more resilient.
Thus, the Bare-handed Tile Split event officially entered the public eye and became a common sport in high schools.
However, a Ghost-type Companion Beast participating in the Bare-handed Tile Split was a first in the history of Holy Water High School.
The news spread throughout the school before the end of the day.
Everyone knew that Qiao Sang from Class 1-1 was going to use her Treasure Seeker in the Bare-handed Tile Split at the Sports Meet.
"Did you hear? The super impressive freshman from the school start ceremony is going to participate in the Sports Meet."
"I know, she's doing the Bare-handed Tile Split, and she's using her Treasure Seeker."
After the news spread.
"Did you hear? Qiao Sang's Treasure Seeker can use combat-type skills."
"Seriously? That's amazing!"
By the time it reached its final version.
"Did you hear? Qiao Sang from Class 1-1, the one who dominated us at the school start ceremony, her Treasure Seeker can use the combat-type Tile Split, and it's pretty proficient."
"What? Qiao Sang's Treasure Seeker is going to use Tile Split to dominate all the combat-type familiars in our school?!"
Heavenly View Garden, Room 1075.
Qiao Sang and her Treasure Seeker stared at each other, wide-eyed.
"Did you watch that video and decide to participate in the Bare-handed Tile Split?" Qiao Sang asked through gritted teeth.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker pushed the mobile phone forward and pointed to the Golden Glove being awarded to the champion of the Bare-handed Tile Split.
The prize was so cool! It wanted it!
Qiao Sang took a deep breath, calmed herself, and delivered the harsh truth: "The prize at our school's Sports Meet isn't that."
"Xun."
Treasure Seeker froze, as if struck by a bolt of lightning.
"Ya."
Fangy called out from the side, offering a word of consolation.
Qiao Sang picked up the mobile phone and checked the viewing history.
["How Luxurious is the Prize for a Certain County's Bare-handed Tile Split? Exposed Today"]
Magnetmouse Vending Machine
Top Ten Plot Holes in "Water City Guardian" That Have Been Insulting Our Intelligence
Annual Favorite Young Beastmaster Sparks Controversy
High-Octane Editing, Upcoming High Energy, This Is the Power of a Familiar!
"Where did you watch all of this on your mobile phone?" Qiao Sang couldn't help but ask, looking at the browsing history.
"Xunxun."
Treasure Seeker's expression was downcast, clearly still reeling from the recent setback.
"Didn't you spend the whole night watching videos?" Qiao Sang scrolled through the history, not finding any of her own entries.
"Xun."
Treasure Seeker shook its head.
It also played with the Virtual Helmet.
"You still remember to charge the mobile phone after watching. I didn't notice anything for so long." Qiao Sang put down the phone and said, "Anyway, since we've signed up, we need to train properly. We don't have to aim for first place, but we shouldn't be the last either."
"Xun."
Treasure Seeker responded listlessly.
Qiao Sang tried to cheer it up, "It's not a big deal, it's just a Golden Glove. If you win, I'll buy it for you."
"Xun!"
Treasure Seeker's eyes lit up, and it excitedly floated over, rubbing its cheek against Qiao Sang's face.
Qiao Sang chuckled.
A Golden Glove is quite expensive, but a gold-colored glove isn't!
Ghost-type Companion Beasts don't have physical bodies, but they can materialize through Energy Concentration.
In the courtyard.
Qiao Sang instructed, "To practice Tile Split, you need to clasp your hands together, straighten them, and focus your energy and strength into your hands. When you strike, your hand should be high to maximize the force."
"Xun!"
Treasure Seeker nodded earnestly.
Qiao Sang continued, "When practicing, you need to release the force in a single burst, striking quickly. You should fully utilize your Waist Power, Palm Power, and Arm Power."
"Xun."
Treasure Seeker looked down at itself.
Does it even have a waist?
Qiao Sang followed its gaze and winced, adding, "What I just said is what I read online for combat-type familiars. For us, it's similar. Just focus all your strength into your hands."
"Xun!"
Treasure Seeker nodded, indicating it understood.
It then stared determinedly at a stone the size of an egg, teleported over, and struck it with a swift motion.
"Xun!!"
The next second, Treasure Seeker lifted its reddened, short claws, tears welling up.
The stone remained unscathed.
Qiao Sang: "."
Qiao Sang felt a headache coming on. To be honest, she didn't have much hope that Treasure Seeker would learn Tile Split. Ghost-type Companion Beasts aren't suited for physical attacks, but since they had signed up, they had to practice.
They couldn't go up there and fail to break even a single tile; that would be embarrassing.
Qiao Sang had other considerations for having Treasure Seeker participate in the Bare-handed Tile Split. While the main reason was that Treasure Seeker wanted to join, she realized that practicing Tile Split would be a good form of training.
Treasure Seeker's focus would be different since it wanted to train.
Even if it didn't learn Tile Split, the process of practicing would improve its courage, resilience, and explosive power.
This was one of the main reasons why this event was included in the Beastmaster High School curriculum.
"You can't practice directly with stones. I'll buy a box of tiles online for you to practice with." Qiao Sang said.
Stones are much harder to break than tiles. Starting with stones would definitely undermine Treasure Seeker's confidence and enthusiasm.
"Xun."
Treasure Seeker nodded, tears still in its eyes.
There were 25 days left until the Sports Meet, and Qiao Sang wasn't in a rush to have Treasure Seeker start practicing Tile Split right away. For now, the main focus of Treasure Seeker's training was to quickly advance Hypnosis to Mastery and prepare for Evolution.
(End of Chapter)
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