Chapter 401: The Ancient Fog Region, Too Terrifying
Chapter 401: The Ancient Fog Region, Too Terrifying (Recommended to read with tomorrow's chapter!)
Ma Zongji from the Ancient Fog Region owns a High-Class Beast Companion, the Thousand-Path Water Bear, a Water and Combat Dual-Attribute Familiar. Both attributes' Advanced Skills were demonstrated in previous matches, showing extremely high offensive capabilities both on land and in water.
Deng Tianyue from the Xilu Region has a High-Class Beast Companion, the Malicious Black Devourer Troll, known for its terrifying appetite. It can eat anything and convert it into energy. During battles, if you see it gnawing on the ground or eating dirt, be cautious.
Duan Man from the Lianke Region owns a High-Class Beast Companion, the Steeltor, a Steel and Ground Dual-Attribute Familiar. Its body is covered in segmented armor, and it loves to eat mad iron stones and iron-rich springs, making its defense incredibly strong.
As each contestant took the stage, Qiao Sang's mind filled with the relevant information about them.
Despite her significant improvement since the beginning of the competition, she couldn't guarantee a 100% win rate at the Regional Tournament.
Qiao Sang refocused her thoughts and couldn't help but consider another idea: should she just add more Points to let Lulu Evolve? With two High-Class Beast Companions, her chances of winning would skyrocket.
Time flew by swiftly.
By mid-morning, the morning matches were drawing to a close.
"Teacher Yi, the next group can come on stage now!"
Yi Ao, hearing the slightly excited voice in his earpiece, felt his heart rate quicken.
He took a deep breath, brought the microphone to his mouth, and tried to keep his voice steady:
"Next, let's welcome Tang Zhongyi from the Lianke Region and Qiao Sang from the Yuhua Region to the stage!"
The audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a frenzy.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
"Glacialia! Glacialia! My Glacialia is finally here!"
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang! I beg you, summon Glacialia!"
"I've been waiting for this! I was about to fall asleep!"
"I, I suddenly feel like crying!"
"Ah? Glacialia? I'm going to see Glacialia?!"
While the Regional Tournament had gathered the most skilled young contestants from various regions, this was still a high school competition. The audience, accustomed to high-level Beastmaster matches, had been difficult to excite. For most of the morning, they had seemed like paid attendees, and not very professional ones at that. When contestants appeared, only a portion of the audience would clap politely.
The sudden excitement in the stands left the contestants from other regions, except the Ancient Fog Region, quite bewildered.
"Damn, that scared me. What's going on?"
"The audience is alive?"
"What's happening? Who just came on?"
"I think I know. The data says Qiao Sang has an Ancient Fog Region Endangered Familiar."
"That's a bit much, the whole audience is cheering for Qiao Sang."
"I'm so envious. It's like this is her home ground."
"To be fair, wouldn't this be a lot of pressure? What if she loses?"
"That's not something we need to worry about."
In the Yuhua Region Contestant Area.
Qiao Sang didn't have time to react as a dazzling blue light shone down, and the next second, she appeared on the battlefield.
This scene prompted more discussion among the contestants.
"Damn, why is it like this? Why the blue light for her?"
“Most importantly, Tang Zhongyi still has white light, such a stark contrast…”
“Why does Qiao Sang’s light look different from ours?”
“Is Ancient Fog Region being too biased?! I want to protest! I want blue light too!”
On the field, Tang Zhongyi’s mindset was starting to crumble.
Anyone would be affected when all they hear are cheers for their opponent.
To be honest, he had competed in other people’s home regions before, but never to this extent. There wasn’t even a pretense of fair treatment.
It’s just a Glacialia, is it that big of a deal…
But what truly disheartened him was his opponent.
Before the match, Tang Zhongyi had thoroughly researched all the participants in the Regional Tournament, memorizing those who had a High-Class Beast Companion.
As long as he didn’t face a contestant with a High-Class Beast Companion in the first stage of the Elimination Round, he had a chance of making it to the top 40.
But fate had other plans, and he was matched against one of the 21 contestants with a High-Class Beast Companion.
Worse yet, it was a contestant who was incredibly popular in the Ancient Fog Region.
Tang Zhongyi felt his luck had hit rock bottom.
The match didn’t start with a straightforward countdown for the summoning of familiars.
Instead, a rousing background music began to play.
“Ladies and gentlemen! It is now 11:01 Ancient Fog Time, and this is the last match of the morning on the first day of the Regional Tournament! Tell me, are you tired yet!” Yi Ao shouted, pointing the microphone at the audience stands.
“Not tired!!!” the audience responded in unison.
“Then let me hear your cheers for the contestants!” Yi Ao called out.
“Glacialia! Glacialia!”
“Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!”
“Glacialia! Glacialia!”
The audience stands echoed with these two chants.
Tang Zhongyi was stunned.
“Very good! I’m sure both contestants can feel your enthusiasm!”
No, I don’t feel it… Tang Zhongyi thought sarcastically.
“Let’s all count down together to welcome the summoning of the familiars!”
As Yi Ao finished speaking, a holographic number “3” appeared in the air.
At the same time, the audience chanted in unison:
“3!”
“2!”
Man, this is getting me hyped up too… Qiao Sang’s heart rate quickened slightly.
The intent of the Ancient Fog Region to have her summon Lulu was all too clear, but emotions are contagious.
She had to admit, their enthusiasm was affecting her.
“1!”
As the countdown ended, Qiao Sang formed the hand seals.
The audience collectively held their breath.
On the Green Star Array, a pale blue creature resembling a fox appeared, with a deep blue diamond-shaped gem embedded in the center of its forehead. The white fur on its tail fin and neck contrasted with its overall cold and regal demeanor.
“Lulu.” Lulu flicked her tail.
“Aaaaaah! Glacialia! It’s Glacialia!”
“Qiao Sang! I love you!”
“No way, I’m about to cry, I’m so touched. Qiao Sang really summoned Glacialia!”
“Glacialia just wagged her tail! She’s so cute!”
“I’m going to follow Qiao Sang! Just for summoning Glacialia in the first match, I’ll support her forever!”
The audience stands erupted in screams, with many eyes welling up with tears.
The contestants in the seating area felt their scalps tingle.
The Ancient Fog Region is terrifying…
While they were unnerved, they were also relieved that they weren’t the ones matched against Qiao Sang…
Amidst the intense atmosphere, Yi Ao announced the start of the match with a voice trembling with excitement.
(End of Chapter)
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