Chapter 412: Artwork
Chapter 412: Artwork
Qiao Sang had exceptional hearing and clearly heard the words "Freezing Touch."
She instinctively wanted to call out to Lulu to stop attacking.
But it was too late!
Lulu was only three meters away from the Ice Sea Lion, and the Water Spray moved so fast that it hit the Ice Sea Lion before anyone could blink.
The Ice Sea Lion was radiating cold, standing completely still.
The moment the water from Lulu's attack touched the Ice Sea Lion, it instantly froze into a thick layer of ice visible to the naked eye.
"Bang!"
In the next second, the frozen Lulu crashed heavily to the ground.
Freezing Touch, an Intermediate Ice Skill, can freeze any opponent using a Physical Attack that comes into contact with it.
None of the 31 documents provided by the group mentioned that the Ice Sea Lion could use Freezing Touch. Given the power of the move, the proficiency must be quite high. Without a Golden Finger, it would take years of practice to reach this level... Qiao Sang frowned slightly.
Junior Year was different from Sophomore Year; this was their third year participating in the National Campus Beastmaster League.
The growth of the contestants was evident each year.
She hadn't expected that even at the Regional Tournament stage, someone would still be holding back their Skills.
After the brief exchange, a murmur of surprise rose from the audience stands.
They didn't react with the same excitement as before when Lulu was injured.
Since Icechill was a masochist, getting hurt during a battle wouldn't be a painful experience for it.
Thinking that Icechill was actually enjoying it, they managed to suppress their urge to curse when it was injured.
...
In the Contestant Area.
The moment they saw the Ice Sea Lion freeze Icechill, people couldn't help but start discussing:
"I remember Zhang Xueming's Ice Sea Lion never used Freezing Touch in any of its matches, right?"
"That's correct."
"Who would have thought Zhang Xueming had this up his sleeve..."
"To be able to freeze a Water Elemental Familiar of the same Level so quickly, the proficiency must be close to Perfection, right?"
"Qiao Sang's familiar also has ice attributes. Ice-type familiars have a natural resistance to freezing effects. If it can still be frozen, the proficiency might even be at Mastery."
"Mastery? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"Since it's impossible, what's the name of Glacialia's Evolution Form again?"
"I heard the audience shouting, it seems to be called Icechill."
"Since it's impossible, why hasn't Icechill broken free from the ice yet? Look, the Ice Sea Lion is about to attack again."
...
On the field.
Even at the same Level, an ice-type familiar would eventually break free from the freeze. It was crucial to use a powerful move to finish the opponent off while they were still frozen. If not, the opponent's Healing Light, a near-divine skill, would heal the damage, making the effort futile...
Just as this thought crossed Zhang Xueming's mind, the Ice Sea Lion seemed to sense its Beastmaster's intent, and with a powerful effort, it leaped into the air.
Another Mountain Crush...
Qiao Sang had sensed Lulu and knew that it was still conscious, with more than half of its energy remaining. It could break free from the ice shell at any moment.
However, Lulu didn't seem to want to break free.
Given Lulu's determination to win, it wouldn't just sit there for no reason. It must be planning something big... Lulu didn't have any surprise moves, but it had evolved and gained new Skills... It must have learned some tricks from Treasure Seeker... Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment and then pretended to be panicked.
Even though they knew Icechill was a masochist, the audience still held their breath.
If Mountain Crush hit, Icechill would likely faint, and it wouldn't be able to enjoy the pleasure derived from pain.
No one noticed that, at that moment, Lulu's eyes moved slightly within the ice shell.
The Ice Sea Lion's fur bristled as it plummeted downward, creating a terrifying whistling sound.
The noise was so loud that even the audience in the back rows could hear it.
"Whoosh!"
Just as the Ice Sea Lion was about to land on Lulu, several ice spikes, each about a meter long, suddenly burst out from Lulu's body, breaking through the ice shell and piercing the Ice Sea Lion directly.
"Ice Sea!!!"
The Ice Sea Lion immediately let out a piercing scream.
Due to the resistance of the ice spikes, the Ice Sea Lion's descent slowed momentarily.
But this delay was only brief.
In the next second, the ice shell shattered, and the Ice Sea Lion's entire body still landed heavily on Lulu.
"Icechill!!" Lulu screamed in pain.
The devastating scene of both combatants suffering severe injuries left the audience gasping in shock.
"Ouch... That looks really painful..."
"Getting hit by the Ice Sea Lion's Mountain Crush, would Icechill really find it enjoyable..."
"The Ice Spikes, that's a Skill Icechill only learns after Evolution, right? No wonder, Icechill can master new Skills so quickly!"
"Icechill's timing for releasing the ice spikes was clearly calculated. It was waiting for the moment the Ice Sea Lion would attack, wanting to enjoy the moment while also dealing a blow to the opponent. Amazing!"
"But being hit directly by Mountain Crush, Icechill should be losing, right..."
"Not necessarily. Although the Freezing Touch restricts Icechill's movements, the layer of ice also provides some protection. With the ice spikes acting as a buffer, the power of Mountain Crush must have been significantly reduced. As long as Icechill is still conscious, its Healing Light can completely heal its injuries."
Just as these words were spoken, a bright blue light emitted from beneath the Ice Sea Lion.
Damn! I hate Healers the most!
Zhang Xueming, realizing the light was Healing Light, her slightly steadied nerves shattered once again.
The first time she thought she had won, Healing Light came.
The second time she thought she had won, Icechill Evolved.
The third time she thought she had won, another Healing Light appeared!
How can she fight?
Who can tell her how to fight?
This time, it was different from the previous two instances. The Ice Sea Lion was injured!
It wasn't a Healer, so it didn't have Healing Light or even the lowest-level healing Skills. Its thick fat provided some defense, but only compared to most Ice-Type familiars.
Seeing the Ice Sea Lion, immobilized by pain and still pressing down on Icechill, Zhang Xueming suddenly remembered something and panicked.
"Get back quickly!"
Icechill knows Ice Spikes. Staying on it, it might get another hit. You need to leave immediately!
"Ice Sea..."
Dozens of ice spikes, each over a meter long, had pierced the Ice Sea Lion's body.
Although the ice spikes couldn't maintain their form while Lulu was using Healing Light, the damage they caused was still significant.
Hearing her Beastmaster's command, the Ice Sea Lion, enduring the intense pain, moved off Lulu.
As the Ice Sea Lion moved, Qiao Sang's voice echoed across the arena.
"Frostflower Seal!"
Frostflower Seal?
Zhang Xueming was taken aback, recalling the Ice Blossom that had appeared on the Ice Sea Lion's forehead. Her already shattered spirit recovered slightly.
A Frostflower Seal that can only produce one Ice Blossom, what good is that?
Using this Skill is just a waste of energy.
Although Qiao Sang is talented, she seems to be unfamiliar with some Skills, thinking that all High-Rank Skills are powerful.
The early-stage Frostflower Seal is useless... The audience sighed in disappointment.
"Icechill!"
Regardless of what others thought, Lulu immediately followed her Beastmaster's command.
The Ice Sea Lion, enduring the pain, moved away without stopping.
The temperature on the field plummeted, and white snowflakes began to fall continuously.
The temperature continued to drop, and snowflakes filled the sky.
The Ice Sea Lion allowed the snow to fall on its body.
It loved the cold... but its thoughts stopped there.
It lost all sensation in its body, its left front limb still raised, unable to move an inch.
Under the panoramic view, Ice Blossoms bloomed all over the Ice Sea Lion's body.
One, two... dozens of exquisite Ice Blossoms.
From its head to its tail, the blossoms were tightly packed, forming a breathtakingly beautiful artwork.
For a moment, the audience was collectively speechless.
(End of Chapter)
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