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Chapter 436: Acting
Chapter 436: Acting (Combined)
Gravity, a Psychic Advanced Skill, can create a strong gravitational field in a specific area, immobilizing opponents. It is particularly effective against Flying-type familiars and those with the Levitation Trait.
Fortunately, Ji Hui Tatta's proficiency in Gravity isn't very high, Qiao Sang thought to herself.
Ji Hui Tatta's proficiency in Gravity is still at the Novice level, and the range of the skill is very limited. It can only be accurately applied to opponents when in close proximity.
However, Ji Hui Tatta can teleport, so the limited range isn't much of an issue. It still poses a threat to familiars.
Of course, this is only true for opponents who can't teleport.
Qiao Sang said, "Don't let it get close."
"Seek~"
Treasure Seeker let out a cheerful cry and vanished from its spot.
A second later, Ji Hui Tatta appeared where Treasure Seeker had been.
At that moment, Treasure Seeker had already become invisible.
Ji Hui Tatta closed its eyes, and an invisible wave emanated from it, spreading out.
Then, with its eyes still closed, it appeared about ten meters away.
Even though Treasure Seeker was invisible, Qiao Sang, as its Beastmaster, could clearly sense its location, which was where Ji Hui Tatta had just moved to.
However, as soon as Ji Hui Tatta moved there, Treasure Seeker teleported to another spot.
For the next half minute, the audience only saw Ji Hui Tatta repeatedly teleporting around the field with its eyes closed.
"I don't like watching Ghost Familiar matches. I can't tell what's happening when they're invisible."
"Ji Hui Tatta is a level higher than Treasure Hunter Demon. Why hasn't it caught up yet?"
"It's still using Psychic Sense to locate its opponent, which takes time."
"Is Qiao Sang planning to use Treasure Hunter Demon to drain Ji Hui Tatta's energy?"
"Looks like it."
The audience buzzed with speculation as they watched the match.
...
If this continues, I'll be letting Qiao Sang control the pace of the match, just like everyone else, Shao Liben thought calmly.
It might seem like Ji Hui Tatta is chasing Treasure Hunter Demon, but in reality, Treasure Hunter Demon is leading the chase.
I'll have to use more energy... Shao Liben made a quick decision and gave the command:
"Mind Wave."
"Ji Hui."
Hearing its Beastmaster's order, Ji Hui Tatta stopped, opened its eyes, and emitted a blue light. A white wave of energy radiated out from it in a 360-degree arc.
Mind Wave, a Psychic Advanced Skill, can release a wide-range wave of mysterious mental energy, causing damage.
Qiao Sang wasn't panicked. She had already anticipated this move. After deciding to send out Treasure Seeker for today's match, she had considered the possibility that the opponent might not want to prolong the match and would use this skill. She had already instructed Treasure Seeker on how to respond during the morning strategy session.
"Seek!!!"
The white wave spread rapidly. When it reached about five meters, a grayish-gold figure materialized, screaming as it plummeted vertically.
"Seek..."
Treasure Seeker hit the ground but didn't immediately pass out. It lay there, its face contorted in pain, and stretched out its right claw toward Qiao Sang, as if seeking help.
Qiao Sang took a step back, covering her mouth with her left hand, and wore an expression of shock.
Treasure Hunter Demon is Fragile. A direct hit from Mind Wave should have knocked it out instantly. The fact that it could still move a little suggests that its defenses are stronger than most Intermediate Ghost Familiars. As I thought, Qiao Sang's strategy was to drain Ji Hui Tatta's energy. Although Ji Hui Tatta still has plenty of energy left, the next match will likely involve Blazing Star Hound. The energy Ji Hui Tatta has already expended will be significant. However, at least I've won the first round. It's surprising to see Qiao Sang looking so shocked... Shao Liben glanced at the struggling Treasure Hunter Demon and the incredulous Qiao Sang, then decided to end the match. He spoke seriously:
"Gravity."
However, before Ji Hui Tatta could make a move, the Treasure Hunter Demon, which had been struggling on the ground, dropped its claws, slumped its head, and closed its eyes, as if it had fainted completely.
"Ji Hui."
Seeing this, Ji Hui Tatta stayed put and didn't teleport over to use Gravity.
He won... Shao Liben's expression remained calm, showing no surprise at his victory. But in the next second, his pupils constricted, as if he had seen something terrifying.
"Quick, get out of the way!" Shao Liben shouted.
But it was already too late.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker appeared with a grin about three meters behind Ji Hui Tatta, its Short Toe's shadow already tightly connected to Ji Hui Tatta's shadow on the ground.
At the same time, the seemingly heavily injured and unconscious Treasure Hunter Demon vanished from the ground.
Qiao Sang's face now showed a smile, any trace of disbelief or shock completely gone.
Shao Liben was stunned.
...
Why does it feel like my intelligence drops when I face Qiao Sang! In the Contestant Area, the woman in formal attire looked displeased.
Shao Liben's position had a blind spot, making it difficult to see clearly, but the audience stands and the Contestant Area had a clear view of the entire sequence.
The Treasure Hunter Demon's sudden appearance was at least a centimeter away from the Mind Wave!
In other words, from the beginning, the Mind Wave never hit the Treasure Hunter Demon!
The falling, struggling, and the pained expression, followed by the final collapse and closing of the eyes, were all an act!
...
"Wow!"
When Treasure Seeker appeared and connected its shadow with Ji Hui Tatta's, the audience stands erupted in a wave of noise.
Who could have imagined that a high-level Psionic Familiar capable of teleporting could be controlled by the shadow of an Intermediate Ghost Familiar?
A straightforward match wouldn't have ignited the audience's emotions.
It was the unexpected twists in the battle that drew their cheers.
"Good one! That Ghost Familiar's acting is amazing!"
"And Qiao Sang, look at her. If I hadn't known the Mind Wave missed, I would have been fooled by her expression too!"
"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Qiao Sang's strategy is so deep!"
"You're right. I hadn't noticed. So, Qiao Sang had planned it all along, knowing Shao Liben wouldn't drag it out and would use the Mind Wave to attack!"
"Definitely! If it wasn't prearranged, how could the Treasure Hunter Demon have appeared so close to the Mind Wave and then fall? And think about that acting—it must have been rehearsed!"
"Also, the first Treasure Hunter Demon that fell was a Substitute. The one connected to the shadow now is the original. If this strategy wasn't planned from the start, it wouldn't have been possible!"
"Damn, even the Substitute's acting was so good! How amazing must the original be?!"
"So, Qiao Sang summoned the Treasure Hunter Demon not because she thought Shao Liben would send out Ash Firefox, but because she intended to use the Treasure Hunter Demon to face Ji Hui Tatta from the beginning?!"
For a moment, the audience's gaze on Qiao Sang and Treasure Seeker was filled with shock.
For any high school student participating in the National School Beastmaster League, this match was crucial.
In such an important match, Qiao Sang didn't send out his reliable Blazing Star Hound or Icechill. Instead, he formulated a strategy and dispatched the Treasure Hunter Demon, aiming to achieve victory with the underdog.
This move was truly incomprehensible!
However, surprisingly, it seemed that everything was unfolding according to Qiao Sang's plan...
...
Mastery accomplished... Qiao Sang felt elated.
Yesterday's training had clearly paid off.
Among the three familiars, the Treasure Seeker was the best actor, the most agile, and the quickest to adapt.
The only downside was that the Treasure Seeker's level was currently a bit low. Otherwise, with its agility, it could have easily outmaneuvered Ji Hui Tatta, who relied solely on physical movements to predict actions.
Stay calm. It's just that the shadow is being controlled; at most, it can't teleport, and movement is restricted. The match isn't over yet... Shao Liben took a deep breath, calmed himself, and issued a command:
"Psychic Power."
"Ji Hui!"
Ji Hui Tatta, from birth to now, had never been toyed with like this. It let out a high-pitched cry, its energy surging, and its eyes glowing much brighter than usual as it stared at the Treasure Seeker.
A massive force immediately surged toward the Treasure Seeker.
The Treasure Seeker quickly curled its short claws, and Ji Hui Tatta instantly flipped 180 degrees in mid-air, lying flat.
The massive force followed suit, rising upward.
"Seek~"
The Treasure Seeker then rotated its short claws.
At the same time, Ji Hui Tatta began spinning continuously in mid-air.
"Use Psychic Power to control yourself!" Shao Liben immediately issued another command upon seeing this.
"Ji Hui!"
Ji Hui Tatta, enduring the nauseating sensation, emitted a sudden burst of blue light.
Then, the Treasure Seeker found its claws being restrained by some force, preventing it from rotating further.
"Seek?"
The Treasure Seeker looked at its raised short toe, displaying a bewildered expression.
Psychic Power, a mid-tier Psychic-type skill, didn't have as high a level as the Ghost-type skill Shadow Control. However, the significant level difference between the Treasure Seeker and Ji Hui Tatta, along with the vast disparity in their internal energy, made a difference.
Moreover, Ji Hui Tatta had honed its Psychic Power to a considerable degree, allowing it to temporarily counteract the strength of Shadow Control.
Seeing this, the audience in the stands began to worry.
Despite Qiao Sang not sending out Icechill, most people were here to see him.
The Treasure Hunter Demon's expert acting had just turned the tide, using Shadow Control to restrain Ji Hui Tatta, and everyone was excited to see an underdog victory. Thus, their hearts were now racing.
"Too bad, it's just that the level is a bit too low..."
"Will Ji Hui Tatta break free from Shadow Control next?"
"Probably not. This Treasure Hunter Demon's Shadow Control can even activate 3D Mode, so it won't be broken that quickly."
"This Ji Hui Tatta's Psychic Power proficiency must be quite high."
"Shao Liben's response is pretty quick. He actually thought of having Ji Hui Tatta use Psychic Power to control itself."
"Who wouldn't agree? If it were me, I wouldn't have been able to do it."
As the audience discussed, the match continued on the field.
"Use Psychic Power to control yourself and close the distance!" Shao Liben's mind raced, formulating the next strategy.
Ji Hui Tatta was enveloped in blue light, a massive force swirling around it, gradually closing the gap with the Treasure Seeker.
"Seek!"
The Treasure Seeker puffed out its cheeks, increasing its energy, and used all its strength to try to move its short toe.
No matter how hard it tried, Ji Hui Tatta could only pause for an instant before continuing to move under the control of Psychic Power.
The Energy difference is too great... Come to think of it, why is Shao Liben making Ji Hui Tatta approach Treasure Seeker? Is he planning to use Gravity once it gets close? Ji Hui Tatta has other attack Skills, including ranged ones. Since Psychic Power can keep it in place, why not use a ranged attack Skill... Could it be that Ji Hui Tatta can't use other Skills while using Psychic Power... Regardless, we'll find out by trying...
A series of thoughts flashed through Qiao Sang's mind, and he finally spoke:
"Bind!"
"Seek!"
Treasure Seeker called out, and a black shadow instantly emerged from the connected shadow. It quickly split into several black shadows, rushing toward Ji Hui Tatta.
When these shadows were about a meter away from Ji Hui Tatta, they seemed to be blocked by some force, unable to advance any further.
It's still Psychic Power... Seeing this, Qiao Sang had a rough idea: Ji Hui Tatta can't release other Skills while using Psychic Power.
Qiao Sang's eyes flickered.
Honestly, with Ji Hui Tatta's powerful Psychic Power and Mental Power, even if it's controlled, Treasure Seeker can't do much to it right away.
But there's one move that could work...
At this moment, Ji Hui Tatta, under the influence of Psychic Power, was only about four meters away from Treasure Seeker.
"Seek!!"
Treasure Seeker pushed with its short toe, and Gray's face turned slightly red from the effort.
But it didn't help much, and Ji Hui Tatta continued to move closer.
Shao Liben appeared calm, but his hands were subconsciously clenching.
Everyone thought Ji Hui Tatta's Gravity could only be used at close range, but he knew that, after a year of effort, Ji Hui Tatta could now use Gravity from up to three meters away!
He originally intended to save this trump card for Blazing Star Hound, but now it seemed more appropriate to use it against Treasure Hunter Demon.
Just a little closer, just a little more... Shao Liben's eyes were fixed on the distance between Ji Hui Tatta and Treasure Hunter Demon.
At that moment, he heard Qiao Sang's voice: "Spatial Shift!"
Spatial Shift? Shao Liben subconsciously analyzed in his mind what Treasure Hunter Demon might be trying to do with Spatial Shift.
Even if Qiao Sang guessed his intention and wanted to dodge, he could just teleport.
Using Spatial Shift would just be a waste of time, right?
"Seek!"
As Shao Liben's thoughts raced, Treasure Seeker, upon hearing its Beastmaster's command, seemed to imagine something interesting and showed an excited expression.
At the same time, Ji Hui Tatta was now only three meters away from Treasure Seeker.
Although Shao Liben was thinking, his eyes never left the distance.
When he saw the distance was about three meters, he immediately snapped back to reality and shouted:
"Gravity!"
At the same moment, the shadow connected to Ji Hui Tatta quietly withdrew.
Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue.
"Ji Hui!"
Ji Hui Tatta called out.
Then, it vanished from the field.
Shao Liben: "???"
Shao Liben stood frozen, his face a mix of disbelief and confusion.
This was the first time in his match that he failed to manage his expression.
"Damn!!!" A miserable cry echoed from the back row of the A section in the audience stands.
Shao Liben, sensing something, stiffly turned his head.
He saw Ji Hui Tatta, which had vanished from the field, now appearing in the back row of the audience stands.
"Ji Hui?"
Ji Hui Tatta looked around at the humans, blinking its eyes in a confused and innocent manner.
(End of Chapter)
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