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Chapter 418: Ye Zhou's Ace: Time Rewind?
Chapter 418: Ye Zhou's Ace: Time Rewind?
In the previous battle, Chen Zhan was defeated by Su Ping.
However, it must be said that this fight ignited the passion for the grand finale of the professional assessment, and the atmosphere among the audience reached its peak.
After the previous match, no one dared to mention that Qin Xiaoxue had intentionally allowed Su Ping to advance earlier.
Being able to defeat Chen Zhan was proof enough of Su Ping's capabilities.
Initially, countless people believed that Chen Zhan, the young Dragon Master from the Imperial Capital, was destined to be the champion of this professional assessment! Yet, in the very first battle, this possibility was almost entirely shattered.
This left Chen Zhan feeling somewhat defeated, even within himself.
But soon, facing Ye Zhou, Chen Zhan slowly stepped onto the arena, taking a deep breath. In his heart, there was only one conviction: he must win! And the reason was simple: Su Ping had once again given him a compelling reason to win.
For Su Ping, a renowned Master Breeder, to promise assistance in cultivating a pet beast was an opportunity not easily available to just anyone.
Moreover, if he were to lose to Ye Zhou again, it would undoubtedly seal his fate as the third-place finisher.
Third place in the national competition was already an impressive feat, but for someone like Chen Zhan, who was expected to win, it was still somewhat embarrassing.
Chen Zhan's gaze remained fixed on Ye Zhou, while the referee and the mechanical arena platform announced the familiar instructions:
【Random terrain: Plains】
【Both sides, please prepare. The countdown begins. Sixty seconds until the start of the match! Fifty-nine, fifty-eight...】
Plains?
This was the most ordinary, even simplistic map, where terrain had the least impact on beast battles.
It was clear that this battle would showcase the true strength of both sides! Chen Zhan's eyes gleamed with determination as the countdown concluded.
He raised his right hand high, summoning his primary battle pet beast—Qing Long Qing Qiong.
Qing Long soared in the air, majestic and awe-inspiring. Together with the summoned Lei Ming Yuansu and Feng Ling Yuansu, the two pet beasts formed an elemental storm around Qing Long, and within the flashes of lightning and gusts of wind, the air was filled with raging energy.
Ye Zhou remained unfazed by this display of might.
On this boundless plain, with only slightly varying heights of grass, one could naturally see Chen Zhan standing at the far end. He, too, summoned his pets: the Ringed Tiger, Frost Cicada, and Time Sandglass.
They both knew this would be a tough battle.
Chen Zhan focused intently, his eyes fixed on his opponent and their pets.
The command of the Soul Contract was transmitted, and this time, he did not dare to stand atop Qing Long's head as he had before.
Over a thousand meters above the arena, Qing Long suddenly dived, charging towards the Ringed Tiger with the power of Lei Ming Yuansu and Feng Ling Yuansu. Lei Ming Yuansu's lightning crackled in the air, and Feng Ling Yuansu's gale-force winds howled as they advanced.
Chen Zhan's pets launched their assault, as fierce as ever.
The enveloping elemental powers, among the three of them, were undoubtedly the strongest, aside from the Paper Man.
"As expected, Chen Zhan initiated the attack at the start of the battle. However, unlike before, Chen Zhan did not attack alongside Qing Long, clearly wary of Ye Zhou's Time Freeze ability!"
"Indeed, at this moment, Chen Zhan remains in his original position. With the most agile Feng Ling Yuansu protecting him, even if Ye Zhou activates Time Freeze, he cannot be harmed in that brief instant."
The commentators chimed in, each adding their insights.
Chen Zhan's tactic was straightforward.
Yet, it was highly effective.
In terms of physical or energy-based attacks, Qing Long Qing Qiong, as a Dragon Clan beast, was unmatched by any other pet.
And before this, Chen Zhan's Time Sandglass had never been activated. At this moment, playing it safe was the best option, as not everyone faced the offensive pressure that Su Ping did.
However, the outcome surprised everyone.
Facing the menacing Qing Long in the sky, along with the onslaught of Feng Ling Yuansu's wind blades and Lei Ming Yuansu's attacks, Ye Zhou remained remarkably calm.
He neither intended to directly attack Chen Zhan nor seemed rushed to make any counter moves.
The diligent Ringed Tiger waved its sharp claws, meeting each elemental attack head-on. Though its defense was tight, it showed no initiative to strike.
A war of attrition?
Not only the spectators and Chen Zhan on the field,
but even Su Ping was puzzled by Ye Zhou's intentions.
Only in the office above the arena, Yuan Sheng narrowed his eyes, watching Ye Zhou's three pets. The Time Attribute was not uncommon, but it was still impressive for an ordinary student.
So, Yuan Sheng finally asked:
"Sage Sang, who is this Ye Zhou? His Ringed Tiger and Frost Cicada, able to hold their own against Qing Long without the use of Windstorm Wings, are no ordinary pets."
Not to mention, the Ringed Tiger and Frost Cicada, facing Qing Long without the support of Windstorm Wings or Wind and Thunder Wings, was already an impressive feat of cultivation.
Elder Sang spoke calmly, "No one, this child is an orphan."
"Impossible!" Elder Whitebeard immediately frowned in denial. How could an orphan obtain three Time Attribute dragon beasts? Although this thought might seem a bit extreme, in his eyes, the world was exactly like that, never fair.
Even Su Ping, who was now considered a genius rising from the grassroots with his talent, had a part of his success attributed to the support of Gui Sheng, allowing him to fully utilize his talent, aside from his exceptional breeding talent.
The others remained silent, and even Lord Cold seemed to think it wasn't that simple.
Elder Sang continued, "That's right, but this child has excellent luck and talent. He once happened to encounter a secret realm in the wilderness, and it was a heritage-type secret realm. From then on, things escalated."
Upon hearing this, Elder Whitebeard nodded.
No wonder.
Secret realms, especially heritage secret realms, were considered heavenly opportunities on Blue Star.
Especially for low-ranked beastmasters with limited resources, these secret realms could be a stepping stone to the pinnacle of their lives.
Moreover, in terms of control, the Dragon Kingdom had the Imperial Observatory, but it wasn't strictly prohibited.
Many civilian beastmasters had used these secret realms as a springboard to reach the peak of their lives.
It was a personal opportunity and fortune.
"Whose secret realm heritage is it? To have such a background and reach this stage is quite impressive," even Sage Yun, who was standing nearby, asked curiously.
Elder Sang didn't hide anything, "The Wu Dynasty, the Jiang family's Jiang Xuanji."
This name caused a slight pause for those who had studied history, as they didn't know who this big shot was.
But soon, Elder Wind stroked his white beard, "The Wu Dynasty's most mysterious ancient family, the Jiang family? The family head who was said to have spent his life researching time rewind, wanting to bring his lover back to life?"
It had to be said that this sentence shocked many people.
The taboo of the Time Attribute was time rewind.
Countless talented Time Attribute beastmasters had tried to find a way to achieve this.
Unfortunately, over the years, not only had no one succeeded, but there hadn't even been any rumors of progress.
So, Sage Yun asked curiously, "Did this Jiang Xuanji succeed?"
Elder Sang shook his head, as if to say both yes and no.
However, with this connection, the field where Ye Zhou was, with his time attribute dragon beasts that had always been unremarkable but consistently victorious, now seemed even more impressive.
Everyone, including Su Ping, believed that this would be an exceptionally intense battle.
After all, Su Ping had already set the stage with his previous battle against Chen Zhan.
Such a battle for the top three rankings seemed like it should be this intense, right? So, everyone eagerly anticipated the fight between Chen Zhan and Ye Zhou.
However, to their surprise, their expectations were dashed.
Thirty minutes passed.
The battle showed no significant changes.
The two dragon beasts, one attacking and the other defending, seemed to clash fiercely, but it was more like a game of tai chi.
So, after more than ten minutes of fighting, there was still no change.
Then, the Wind Domain was activated.
However, it seemed that the Ringed Tiger and Frost Cicada had sensed the activation of the Wind Domain and also activated a skill.
Or perhaps, in the previous battles, these two unique Time Attribute dragon beasts had already activated such a skill.
But it was so quiet and subtle that it was difficult to detect.
And it wasn't until facing the Wind Domain that the truth was revealed.
The endless raging winds of the Wind Domain seemed to be directly weakened countless times when approaching the area where the Ringed Tiger and Frost Cicada were located.
The terrifying winds became harmless, and the Ringed Tiger, without strong energy supply, had a sturdy physical body that easily withstood the energy attacks.
So, even with the activation of the Wind Domain, the battle remained unchanged.
It was still a back-and-forth exchange.
The only difference was that the previous Thunder Element and Azure Dragon's energy attacks had now become the Wind Domain.
Perhaps the energy consumption of both sides increased, but for now, there was no sign of energy depletion.
So, the result was still the same.
This battle lasted for half an hour, leaving the audience, who had just witnessed a day of intense battles, yawning in their seats.
The intense battle between Chen Zhan and Ye Zhou captivates the audience, with the former employing a unique strategy. Chen Zhan's Windstorm Wings, a fusion of two powerful elemental spirits, create a formidable defense. However, Ye Zhou's Time Slowdown Barrier slows down the battle, but Chen Zhan's Wind Domain skill proves crucial.
As the battle rages on, Chen Zhan's Windstorm Wings, a fusion of wind and thunder elements, unleash a devastating attack on Ye Zhou's pet, the Ringed Tiger. Despite Ye Zhou's Time Rewind skill, which reverses time, restores Ye Zhou's pet to its peak condition. Despite this, Chen Zhan's Windstorm Wings remain unharmed, showcasing the skill's immense power.
The clash continues, with Chen Zhan's pet, the Qing Long, launching a relentless assault on Ye Zhou's pet, the Ringed Tiger. Ye Zhou, sensing the danger, activates the Time Rewind skill, but Chen Zhan's Windstorm Wings prove too powerful, and the attack connects, dealing significant damage to the Ringed Tiger.
Chen Zhan, seizing the opportunity, issues a Soul Contract command to the Qing Long, which responds with a powerful attack, overwhelming the Ringed Tiger. Despite the Qing Long sustaining some injuries, the Ringed Tiger, weakened by the battle, is no match for Chen Zhan's pet.
Chen Zhan, sensing victory, stands tall, while Su Ping, witnessing the battle's intensity, rises to his feet. Ye Zhou, in a desperate move, raises the Time Hourglass, a powerful artifact, but Chen Zhan's Windstorm Wings, unaffected by the time manipulation, effortlessly shatter the Time Hourglass.
The battle reaches its climax as Chen Zhan's Windstorm Wings, having consumed a substantial amount of energy, unleash their full power. Ye Zhou's Ringed Tiger, weakened by the relentless attacks, struggles to defend itself. Chen Zhan, confident in his pet's abilities, issues a final command.
The Qing Long, responding to its master's command, delivers a devastating blow, shattering the Ringed Tiger's defenses. Ye Zhou, witnessing the defeat of his pet, stands in disbelief.
Chen Zhan, victorious, receives the applause of the audience, while Su Ping, impressed by Chen Zhan's skills, stands in awe.
(End of Chapter)
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