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Chapter 458: There's Still One Move Left!
Chapter 458: There’s Still One Move Left!
Song Xinyue, who had just managed to steady her mindset, found it completely shattered in the next second.
Her face was filled with shock. Even the earlier appearance of a hundred Blazing Star Hound Clones hadn’t caused such a dramatic emotional response.
High-Class Beast Companion, the highest-level familiar to appear in the National School Beastmaster League, each owner of a High-Class Beast Companion was a top seed in their respective region.
But now, she was facing not one, but three High-Class Beast Companions!
Just a short while ago, the Treasure Hunter Demon was still a Treasure Hunter Demon.
Could a High-Class Beast Companion really evolve so easily?!
Song Xinyue was left dumbfounded.
What made it even harder to accept was that the girl before her was only 15 years old! Just 15!
What did that even mean? For a moment, Song Xinyue’s mind was in a whirl.
Before she could clear her thoughts, the referee blew the whistle, signaling the start of the match.
“Psychic Hammer,” Qiao Sang issued the command quickly.
“Seek!”
Hearing her Beastmaster’s words, the Treasure Seeker’s eyes lit up with excitement.
This was the first time it was using this move!
Soon, a blue Psychic Power began to condense on the Treasure Seeker’s head.
Then, it charged at the Ironhead Rhino with terrifying speed.
From the audience’s perspective, all they saw was a blur of blue light.
The crowd erupted into discussion.
“Psychic Hammer?! This Ghost-type Companion Beast can actually use Psychic Hammer!”
“Damn, it gained a Psychic-type Advanced Skill right after evolving. What incredible talent!”
Not every Intermediate Beast that evolves into a High-Class Beast Companion awakens an Advanced Skill.
To awaken an Advanced Skill upon evolution, it mostly came down to talent.
The Treasure Hunter Demon had been an Intermediate Beast not long ago, and it was impossible for it to learn an Advanced Skill in just a few days. The Psychic Hammer could only have been awakened due to its evolution.
“Do we even need to talk about its talent? It could already use 3D Shadow Control when it was a Treasure Hunter Demon,” a student from the Yuhua Region said.
At that moment, a boy beside him hesitated and said, “Speaking of which, why does Qiao Sang’s Ghost Ring Specter seem different from the ordinary ones?”
Despite the Ghost Ring Specter being uncommon in the Yuhua Region, high school was a time when most people’s intellect peaked. As a student who studied familiar-related knowledge points every day and did countless practice tests, he wasn’t entirely unfamiliar with the Ghost Ring Specter from his region.
As soon as these words were spoken, the students from Yuhua Region who were standing nearby all seemed to have an epiphany and began to chime in.
"Actually, I was thinking the same thing. I'm not sure if it's because of the distance, but I always felt that this Ghost Ring Specter is much smaller in size compared to a normal Ghost Ring Specter."
"Qiao Sang's Ghost Ring Specter was already smaller than a normal Treasure Hunter Demon when it was still in that form. It's not that strange for it to remain small after Evolution. But did you notice that Qiao Sang's Ghost Ring Specter seems to have a different coloration?"
"Right! The book says that Ghost Ring Specters have hair, eyes, and Rings that are medium yellow, but this one is golden yellow!"
"Did Qiao Sang take the time to dye the Ghost Ring Specter?"
"Probably not. The Rings on a Ghost Ring Specter carry Ghost Aura, making them impossible to dye."
"I have a bold theory… Could this Ghost Ring Specter actually be a Partial Albinism familiar?"
"Damn! That could be it! No wonder this Ghost Ring Specter is so small! I always thought it was malnourished!"
"Think about it, it can't be malnourished! Qiao Sang clearly comes from a wealthy family, and this Ghost Ring Specter has such amazing talent. It wouldn't be allowed to be malnourished!"
"Quick, take a photo! Let's ask the group if it's really an albinism case!"
While the students were discussing, the Treasure Seeker had already charged up to the Ironhead Rhino.
Song Xinyue was still in a state of mental turmoil.
Despite the lack of command from her Beastmaster, the Ironhead Rhino's extensive combat experience prevented it from letting its guard down, even though its opponent was smaller than its head.
"Ironhead!"
The Ironhead Rhino stomped its right front limb, and a soil-colored light barrier instantly appeared in front of it.
"Bang!"
The Blue Light collided with the soil-colored barrier, causing it to crack immediately.
In the next second, the Treasure Seeker, with blue Psychic Power condensing on its head, crashed into the Ironhead Rhino's forehead.
The Ironhead Rhino was pushed back several meters, leaving a trail on the ground.
"Ironhead…"
The Ironhead Rhino steadied itself and shook its head.
The Psychic Hammer was quite powerful, not as weak as he had imagined. A Novice-level attack could break through the Ironhead Rhino's defenses, although part of this was due to the Treasure Seeker being one level higher… Qiao Sang analyzed the situation and said, "Cursed Luck."
The Treasure Seeker had Evolved last night, and due to the late hour, there was no time to check the new Skills. Today, he could test them all…
Meanwhile, Song Xinyue had managed to regain her composure.
"Metal Roar!" Song Xinyue issued the command almost as soon as Qiao Sang spoke.
Metal Roar, a Steel-type Intermediate Skill, emits a piercing, metal-grinding roar that significantly reduces the opponent's defense… Qiao Sang recalled the Skill description in his mind.
Skills like this, which rely on sound, are almost impossible to avoid if one's hearing is functioning properly. The Treasure Seeker's defense is already low, so if it gets hit by this move, even an Intermediate Beast could potentially harm it.
However, the Ironhead Rhino has the Ground Attribute, making it almost impossible for it to attack the Treasure Seeker.
Moreover, the match can change in an instant, and even a one-second difference in the timing of Skills can determine the outcome.
In this clash, the Treasure Seeker made the first move... Qiao Sang's expression remained calm.
As Qiao Sang had anticipated, though the Ironhead Rhino opened its mouth to prepare the Metal Roar right after its Beastmaster spoke, the Treasure Seeker was just a step faster.
The Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed purple as it glanced at the Ironhead Rhino from mid-air.
The Ironhead Rhino gathered energy and opened its mouth, but nothing seemed to happen.
"Iron..."
A piercing sound emerged from the Ironhead Rhino's mouth, and an invisible sound wave spread outward.
But in the next second, the Ironhead Rhino's sound abruptly stopped, and it showed a pained expression.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough..."
The Ironhead Rhino began to cough violently.
Song Xinyue looked bewildered.
Did it choke on something?
"Seek~"
The Treasure Seeker covered its mouth and giggled.
It hadn't forgotten its Beastmaster's advice: "Strike while the iron is hot."
"Seek!"
The Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue.
Song Xinyue, having learned from the first match, kept a close eye on the opponent's familiar's movements in the air.
When she saw the Treasure Hunter Demon's Evolution Form's eyes glow blue, her face changed, and she shouted, "Sandstorm!"
Sandstorm is a Ground-type Intermediate Skill that can raise dust and sand.
Skills like Psychic Power, which require a clear line of sight to the target, can be effectively blocked by a sandstorm, creating a significant obstacle.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough..."
Unfortunately, the Ironhead Rhino was coughing too much and couldn't cast Sandstorm in time.
An invisible force acted on the Ironhead Rhino, forcing it to look at the opponent in mid-air.
The moment the Ironhead Rhino's gaze met the Treasure Seeker, the Treasure Seeker's eyes turned purple.
"Cough..."
The Master-level Hypnosis cast by a High-Class Beast Companion was too strong for the Ironhead Rhino to resist. After one cough, it closed its eyes and fell to the ground.
"Ironhead..."
The Ironhead Rhino closed its eyes, looking peaceful.
Not coughing felt so comfortable...
"Qu!"
The Mechanical Pet with the Referee Badge floated over to the Ironhead Rhino, checked it, and then blew the whistle.
Qiao Sang: "???"
It's over?
Just like that?
The Treasure Seeker still had its Scary Face move to try!
(End of Chapter)
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