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Chapter 297: Orchid Mantis
Chapter 297: Orchid Mantis
The second round of the competition was held the following day.
On the Jiangnan University side, the first to take the stage was still the Hengheng Monster, Echo Leaf.
Her opponent was a contestant from Jiangning University.
When the opponent first learned that their competitor was from Jiangnan University, their killing intent was palpable.
After all, even the officials had to yield to Jiangnan University.
Every contestant wanted to teach Jiangnan University a lesson.
This opponent had already made up their mind to thoroughly trounce their rival.
However, as soon as both parties took the stage, the opponent's attitude did a complete one-eighty upon seeing the Hengheng Monster.
"Missy, you're so pretty! How about adding me as a friend?"
"No!"
"Missy, are you sure you don't want to add me? If you don't, I'll have to go hard on you during the match!"
With those words, the opponent revealed his true nature as a sleazy man.
Echo Leaf made it clear she wasn't interested in his advances.
Unfazed, the opponent continued, knowing that persistence was key with girls.
"How about this, Missy, you add me as a friend, and I'll let you attack first for five rounds at the start of the match?"
Echo Leaf was already known for her short temper.
Hearing this proposal, her face darkened, and her eyes widened, glaring fiercely at the opponent.
"Don't look at me like that, or I might think you're falling for me. How about a friend request for 10 rounds instead?"
The audience on the stage was indignant, wishing they could switch places with this guy.
After all, while Echo Leaf had a fiery temper and a bad attitude, her tall and slender figure exuded youthfulness.
Her cold expression only made many sleazy men more eager to flirt with her.
Facing such a girl, the opponent from Jiangning became more enthusiastic, flirting even before the match began, almost driving Echo Leaf crazy.
"Referee, can we start now?"
In the end, Echo Leaf had to seek help from the referee.
The referee glanced at both parties and asked if the Jiangning contestant was ready.
"I'm ready whenever you are, Missy! Let's fight whenever you want!"
"Then let's begin!"
With a whistle, the match officially started! Echo Leaf, who had been holding in her anger, took the initiative to attack first.
After half a year, Echo Leaf's summoned beast had undergone significant changes in attributes compared to the high school league.
...
Name: Three-Tailed Spirit Cat (Secondary Evolution)
Power: 2-Star (Leader)
Quality: Golden (Improved)
Attribute: Fire
Status: Angry (Meow Meow wants to defeat the annoying human in front of her)
Weakness: Water (Average), Wind (Minor)
Basic Skills: Bite (Proficient), Cat Step (Master), Cat Claw (Master)...
Advanced Skills: Flame Cat State (Proficient)
Talent: Flame Cat Body (Passive) - Enhances Fire Attribute attacks and resistance.
When activated with Flame Cat State, it greatly boosts power for a short time.
Description: Meow Meow is still young, but she will grow stronger.
...
The significantly enhanced cat began the match with an incredibly agile Cat Step, rushing towards the opponent's summoned beast.
Facing the charging Three-Tailed Spirit Cat, the opponent's summoned beast showed no fear, or perhaps it couldn't find a reason to be afraid.
It charged forward, its scythe-like hand blade aimed at the Three-Tailed Spirit Cat.
As the opponent's summoned beast attacked, Li Wu's eyes caught sight of its attributes.
...
Name: Orchid Mantis (Secondary Evolution)
Power: 1-Star (Commander)
Quality: Silver (Improved)
Attribute: Grass
Status: Bored (The weak opponent didn't spark much interest)
Weakness: Fire (Average)
Talent: N/A
Description: This is a summoned beast with some potential.
Despite the elemental advantage, the vast disparity in strength meant that advantage did not grant Mimi any significant edge.
...
Orchid Mantis' description was spot-on.
In the version of Li Wu's observation, the battle between Orchid Mantis and Three-Tailed Spirit Cat had already commenced.
The mantis far surpassed the cat in speed and agility.
As the cat took its first step, the mantis intercepted it.
With a swift Orchid Slash, the mantis gracefully curved its scythe, forcing the cat to halt its attack and retreat.
The mantis pursued relentlessly, its dual scythes slicing and cleaving, pushing the cat into a defensive stance.
From the start, the cat found itself in a passive position.
Everyone could see that the Hengheng Monster's defeat was imminent.
Her opponent, with a mischievous grin, taunted, "Miss, there's still time to add friends... Oh snap! You're fierce!"
Before the opponent could finish, the situation changed.
On the arena, the Hengheng Monster leaped forward, its cat-like step, and kicked towards the Orchid Mantis.
This move caught everyone off guard.
Although summoners were expected to take the stage during university league matches, they typically remained on the sidelines, focusing on self-protection.
Engaging in direct combat was rarely a wise choice due to the power gap between summoners and their beasts.
Such an action would only invite trouble.
Indeed, as the Hengheng Monster approached the Orchid Mantis, it hadn't even launched an attack when the cat intervened.
Despite the cat's timely assistance, the Hengheng Monster's scythe slashed down, heavily wounding the mantis.
"Pshh!" The scythe pierced the Hengheng Monster's shoulder, and blood gushed out instantly.
The Hengheng Monster paid the price for its recklessness.
However, just as everyone thought it had sealed its own fate, it grasped the mantis' scythe with both hands.
"Now's the time, Mimi!" it cried through the pain.
In response, the Three-Tailed Spirit Cat immediately activated its Flame Cat Mode, transforming into a small ball of flames, and simultaneously, its Flame Body talent awakened.
It lashed out with its claws, targeting the Orchid Mantis.
The mantis, now keenly aware of the danger, instinctively tried to dodge.
Ordinarily, its speed would have allowed it to evade, but with one scythe trapped by the Hengheng Monster, the added weight and force pulled the mantis off balance.
Although the Hengheng Monster's wound widened, it managed to restrain the mantis.
Seizing the opportunity, the cat unleashed a frenzy of attacks.
A burst of power, and the Orchid Mantis was defeated.
After a grueling victory, the Hengheng Monster, blood still flowing from its shoulder, approached its opponent, the flames on its body gradually fading, as did the cat.
Facing the once adorable miss, the opponent who had just tried to befriend her now panicked.
"Don't come any closer!" they cried.
(End of Chapter)
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