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Chapter 440: Awakening Orb
Chapter 440: Awakening Orb
Ancient Fog Region.
Sea City Beast Arena.
In the night sky, dazzling fireworks continuously burst, their grandeur inviting the entire city to share in this spectacular display.
The entire battlefield had now split open from the center, transforming into a blue Water Arena.
Over a hundred Water-type Companion Beasts, which Qiao Sang had never seen before, were constantly changing formations and performing their Skills Performance.
"What were the usual rewards for the Zone Champions in the past?" Qiao Sang asked with interest.
"Don't ask me", Xu Yixuan sighed. "I've never stayed for the Regional Tournament award ceremony."
Did I ask the wrong question... Qiao Sang coughed, changing the topic. "I didn't expect the Regional Tournament award ceremony to have such an exciting performance beforehand."
"Me neither", Xu Yixuan remarked.
Qiao Sang fell silent.
Not far away, several team leaders from other regions were enthusiastically discussing how to cultivate students, and subtly probing Sun Boyi about Qiao Sang's regular training routines.
Every time the topic came up, Sun Boyi would just smile without saying a word.
Soon, the lighting changed.
The Water-type Companion Beasts performing dove into the water and disappeared.
In the next second, a massive podium slowly rose from the water.
Then, a film-like surface, akin to a bubble's membrane, evenly covered the entire Water Arena.
Yi Ao stepped onto the Blue Platform, descending to about half a meter above the arena, and then jumped down, landing steadily on the film.
From a distance, it looked as if he were standing on water.
He held a microphone:
"Ladies and gentlemen! The award ceremony is about to begin! First, let's welcome the third-place winner of this year's National School Beastmaster League Regional Tournament! Hu Fan from the Ancient Fog Region...
In the waiting area.
Fangy had already turned off its Compact Shrinking Bracelet and returned to its original size.
It wore custom-made green triangular sunglasses, clearly excited but trying to maintain a cool expression.
Treasure Seeker was perched on Qiao Sang's head, excitedly putting on its Diamond Gauntlet.
Lulu stood beside Qiao Sang, her expression cold and aloof.
Soon, Yi Ao called out Qiao Sang's name:
"Next, let's welcome the champion of this year's National School Beastmaster League Regional Tournament! And the youngest Junior Year Division Regional Tournament champion in history! Qiao Sang from the Yuhua Region! And her familiars: Blazing Star Hound, Treasure Hunter Demon, and Icechill!"
The entire arena erupted in cheers and thunderous applause, shaking the heavens and earth.
"Icechill! Icechill!"
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"
"Icechill! Icechill!"
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"
The audience mostly shouted Qiao Sang and Lulu's names, and when they occasionally called out Fangy and Treasure Seeker's names, they were quickly drowned out.
Qiao Sang led Fangy and the others to the podium.
A blue-furred familiar, dressed in a ceremonial outfit, carried a tray with the awards and stepped onto the stage.
Yi Ao recited a prepared speech, and when it came to Lulu, his voice noticeably rose:
"Icechill's face shows little emotion, but this is its true strength! It doesn't revel in victory or despair in defeat! A calm face amidst a storm of passion—such a one is destined for greatness!"
"Icechill."
Lulu glanced at him, understanding only that this human was saying her face showed little emotion.
You people from the Ancient Fog Region are really pushing it... Qiao Sang's lips twitched, momentarily forgetting to pay attention to the award.
After the awards were presented, the photographer in front pressed the shutter, capturing this moment.
In the frame, Qiao Sang stood between Fangy, wearing green triangular sunglasses and looking like a cool guy, and Lulu, with a cold expression. Above them, the Treasure Seeker, wearing the Diamond Gauntlet, grinned and waved to the crowd. The scene was exceptionally harmonious.
...
Deepsea Mantis Hotel.
Qiao Sang sat on the bed, examining the dark blue orb in her hand.
The Regional Tournament's prize, besides the trophy, was this Water Awakening Orb.
She looked it up online; it was said that if a Water-type Companion Beast swallowed it, there was a certain chance it would awaken a latent Talent Skill in its bloodline.
Familiars could be born with Talent Skills based on the intensity of their talent and bloodline.
For example, Fangy had Flame Fang, and Lulu had Healing Light.
It was also common for some familiars to be born without a Talent Skill.
With the changing times and more open-minded thinking, Beastmasters no longer insisted that familiars from the same race must be together.
If a familiar from one's own family took a liking to a familiar from another race, most would be happy to see them together.
As a result, familiars with strong bloodlines became rarer, and those born with Talent Skills naturally became less common.
The value of Awakening Orbs for different attributes lay in this.
This was the first time Qiao Sang had seen one... She held the Water Awakening Orb up to her eyes for a closer look.
The quality of an Awakening Orb could be determined by its color, which would deepen with higher quality.
The higher the quality, the darker the color, and even without being an appraiser, one could tell the difference.
Judging by its deep blue hue, it was clear that this Water Awakening Orb was of extremely high quality.
Speaking of which, what other Talent Skills did the Aquariana race have besides Healing Light... Qiao Sang picked up her mobile phone to look it up online.
At that moment, her phone rang.
The caller ID showed Professor Jiang.
Qiao Sang answered, "Professor Jiang?"
"Qiao Sang, when are you coming back?" Jiang Xiu asked.
"I'm not coming back. In a couple of days, I'll head straight to Hollow Plains", Qiao Sang replied.
The final national tournament was just a week away. If she flew back to Yuhua Region and then to Hollow Plains, she would waste most of her time traveling.
She still needed to gather information on the other participants in the national tournament, so she couldn't afford to waste time.
"Then do you have time to visit the Aquariana Conservation Center tomorrow?" Jiang Xiu asked.
Qiao Sang was taken aback, "The Aquariana Conservation Center?"
Jiang Xiu hummed in affirmation, "Yes. Dr. Jiang has asked me to invite you. If you can go, just let me know the time, and I'll come pick you up tomorrow."
"Dr. Jiang has dedicated most of his life to studying the Aquariana race. I believe talking to him will be very helpful for your future training of Icechill."
As he spoke, Jiang Xiu seemed to think of something and paused, then continued, "By the way, Dr. Jiang also asked me to tell you not to use the Water Awakening Orb on Icechill just yet."
Qiao Sang asked in confusion, "Why not?"
Jiang Xiu's tone was sincere, "I don't know the reason, but Dr. Jiang said if you want to know, he'll tell you when you go there tomorrow."
Well, it seems he just said that to get me to come over. Can't people be a bit more honest? Why do they have to use so many tricks... Qiao Sang muttered to herself and then, mimicking Jiang Xiu's tone, asked, "Can you give me Dr. Jiang's contact information? I'll call him directly."
Jiang Xiu: "..."
"I was just kidding", Qiao Sang laughed. "How about 9 AM tomorrow morning? I'll wait for you."
Jiang Xiu: "...Alright."
(End of Chapter)
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