Chapter 353: A Draw?
Chapter 353: A Draw?
"Amazing, just amazing!"
"Wow, I feel like I'm watching an intense anime!"
"Bro, me too!"
"Even though it's an endangered familiar, it’s still fighting so hard. So touching!"
"Glacialia, you must win!"
On the field.
Lulu, with a large bump on her head, jumped out of the water and onto a floating rock.
Qiao Sang watched Lulu's aloof back and let out a light sigh. She had to admit that the unexpected turn of events during the battle was quite thrilling...
"Healing..." Qiao Sang didn't finish the last two words, "Light", before she saw the ice that had broken apart re-freeze and quickly converge toward Lulu's position.
The audience saw this as well.
"Is this Snowguard's recovery that strong? It took such a big hit and is already recovering to launch another attack..."
"Speaking of which, I watched Liu Zheru's match in the last National School League. This year's fighting style seems a lot more intense."
"It's his last year in the National School Beastmaster League", said a boy, another member of Xiongding High School's team.
"I don't think it's necessary", someone nearby chimed in. "This is just the Group Stage. With Liu Zheru's strength, he can easily advance. He should save his energy for the Elimination Stage."
"You don't understand", the boy said calmly. "Sometimes, the match isn't just about winning, but about proving that all the effort was real."
Being young is great... The person beside him raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything more, instead focusing on the match.
On the field, Liu Zheru was intensely focused. Just as the ice was about to freeze around Glacialia, he quickly shouted, "Frost Fang!"
Frost Fang, an Intermediate Ice Skill, can cause damage and has a chance to freeze and cower the target.
Here it comes again... First, he uses ice to lock down the position. At this point, either jump into the water or jump up to dodge. If the jump isn't high enough, the cold from Chilling Gale could affect Lulu. Once her speed is slowed, before she even lands, the Snowguard, which is already prepared to use Frost Fang, will break through the ice and pounce. It's probably waiting in the water too... As Qiao Sang's thoughts raced, she quickly responded:
"Water Fusion!"
Hearing her Beastmaster's command, Lulu immediately dove into the water.
At that moment, the cold air hit, and Lulu's previous position instantly froze over.
The audience turned their eyes to the holographic screen.
Just as Glacialia dove into the water, the Snowguard, whose teeth had already turned into sharp ice fangs, pounced and bit down.
"Snowguard?"
The Snowguard bit at nothing, looking confused.
At the same time, a blob of water behind its head twisted and transformed into Lulu.
The water surged, and Lulu's tail rapidly condensed energy. In the water-rich environment, her Aqua Tail, now twice its usual size, mercilessly struck the Snowguard's head.
"Snowguard!!"
The Snowguard howled as it fell to the bottom of the water.
When it opened its eyes, it saw nothing but water, with no sign of its opponent.
"Snowguard..."
"Smack!"
Just as the Snowguard looked puzzled, Lulu suddenly appeared beside it and delivered another Aqua Tail.
"Snowguard!!"
Smack, smack, smack... Lulu appeared and disappeared suddenly, each appearance accompanied by a fierce attack. The Aqua Tail continuously lashed at the Snowguard, causing it to howl in pain, completely unable to defend itself.
In the stands, the audience was buzzing.
"Is this how powerful a familiar with the Water Fusion Trait is?"
"It's really just a matter of the Level being too low. If Snowguard could Evolve a couple more times and freeze all the water, it would be settled."
"Ah, I wish Glacialia had chosen me..."
"A Water-type Companion Beast with the Water Fusion Trait should be invincible in water."
"I read a post a few days ago where someone suggested a solution for Glacialia's Water Fusion Trait. They said to have a Poison-type Pet release some poison in the water. Even if it doesn't hit, it would force the opponent out."
Unable to see the specifics of what was happening underwater, the audience could still guess the current situation from the screams on the holographic screen and the reactions of the crowd.
Liu Zheru clenched his fists tightly.
Was he willing to accept this?
To be honest, he was not.
Although he could still advance even if he lost this match, the fact that his opponent was only 15 years old and had defeated him without a single loss made it hard for him to accept.
Even if he had to lose, he wanted to defeat Glacialia first!
"Ahu!" Liu Zheru shouted loudly.
His voice reached underwater, and Snowguard, who was covered in wounds, suddenly opened his eyes.
"Xuehu!!!"
A surge of unknown strength welled up in Snowguard's heart, and he roared as he burst out of the ice at the bottom of the pool.
"Lu!"
Lulu followed closely behind, leaping out of the ice.
"Icicle Fall!" Liu Zheru waved his hand and shouted.
At the same time, Qiao Sang called out, "Water Spray!"
"Xuehu!" Snowguard called out.
Dozens of incredibly sturdy ice columns rapidly formed in the air and crashed down.
At the same time, a powerful stream of water enveloped Lulu, and she charged forward without hesitation into the area filled with ice columns!
Turning left and right, Lulu, encased in the stream of water, weaved through the falling ice columns.
In the blink of an eye, she reached Snowguard.
Liu Zheru clenched his fists tightly. There was no time left. Snowguard was in poor condition, and his energy was almost depleted. If this continued, in the Water Arena, facing Glacialia with the Water Fusion Trait, he would have no advantage.
"Frost Fang!" Liu Zheru made his decision quickly.
Since they couldn't prolong the fight, they had to go all out!
Ice instantly condensed on Snowguard's teeth.
Lulu, using Water Spray, charged straight at him. As they collided, Snowguard used all his remaining strength to bite down with all his might.
"Bang!!!"
A massive burst of energy erupted, sending both familiars flying backward.
Snowguard collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.
"Lu..."
Lulu struggled to rise, but she fell back down after a moment.
A tie?
The audience stands fell silent for a moment.
"Well, actually, I think a tie is pretty good. Snowguard really gave it his all."
"Yeah, he was under attack in the water for so long, and he still managed to keep going."
"Glacialia also did a great job, achieving a two-for-one!"
"Ahh, my Glacialia! Why isn't the whistle blowing? Hurry up and let my Glacialia rest!"
On the field.
Qiao Sang looked at Lulu, who was lying on the ground, covered in injuries. Thinking about how she had trained hard for the match, he paused for a moment before speaking.
"Can you still use Healing Light?"
Lulu didn't have the strength to answer. She opened her eyes with great difficulty and showed her Beastmaster with her actions.
The blue light, like a switch that controlled the audience's voices, lit up, and everyone fell silent.
When the blue light faded, Lulu was standing on a floating rock, unharmed and with a cold expression.
"Qu!"
"Victory goes to Qiao Sang of Holy Water High School!"
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(End of Chapter)
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