Chapter 489: The National Championship Concludes
Chapter 489: The National Championship Concludes
The entire audience maintained a silent stillness.
At first, when Pare Oko was hit simultaneously by Mars Rain and Destructive Beam and fell motionless, the faces of the Hollow Plains spectators were frozen in shock, especially those of the Hollow Plains supporters.
However, just as the Hollow Plains audience was mentally bracing themselves, almost ready to accept a crushing defeat, Pare Oko suddenly stood up and fired a Destructive Beam at the immobilized Blazing Star Hound.
Heaven knows how excited they were at that moment.
But just when everyone thought the tide was turning, Pare Oko transformed back into Pare Lulu and was finished off by a Blazing Charge from the recovered Blazing Star Hound!
The emotional roller coaster was at its most intense, with twists and turns that left everyone breathless.
The Yuhua Region spectators were also on the edge of their seats, but their emotions were the complete opposite of those of the Hollow Plains supporters.
"The champion of the 336th National School Beastmaster League Senior Division individual competition has just been born! Let's congratulate contestant Qiao Sang from the Yuhua Region!" the host's voice rang out.
The audience seemed to awaken, the silence shattered, and an unprecedented wave of cheers erupted.
Except for the Hollow Plains supporters, all the other spectators stood up, waving their arms and screaming.
Spotlights and all the cameras on the field focused on the young girl and the Blazing Star Hound with its head held high at a 45-degree angle.
The champion had been crowned!
"Qiao Sang! Ah! Qiao Sang!"
"Ah! Qiao Sang! I knew you would be the champion!"
"Blazing Star Hound! Blazing Star Hound!"
"My goodness! The champion! We, the Yuhua Region, have won the championship!"
"General-Class Beast Companions are nothing! They were still beaten by Qiao Sang!"
"How long has it been since we felt so triumphant? I've had it with those Hollow Plains people! Qiao Sang, well done!"
"Although I'm happy that Qiao Sang won, I really don't understand why Pare Oko didn't show the level of a General-Class Beast Companion when fighting the Blazing Star Hound. He was so impressive against the Ghost Ring Specter."
"Neither do I, but who cares? We'll watch the commentary later. For now, let's just celebrate!"
"Right! Qiao Sang is awesome!"
"Qiao Sang won! Qiao Sang won!" The students of Holy Water High School stood up, screaming with excitement.
Since the start of the National School Beastmaster League, not a single student from Holy Water High School had ever made it to the National Championship.
Now, not only had someone made it, but they had also won the Senior Division championship!
It's worth noting that from Sophomore Year to Senior Division, the Senior Division championship has always been the most prestigious.
Not that the Sophomore and Junior Year championships lack value, but Junior Year is the final year of the high mid-rank segment and the last chance for competition.
All school team contestants train intensely in this year, fully dedicating themselves, much like how ordinary Junior Year students work hard for the College Entrance Exam.
In such a competitive environment, Qiao Sang, who is two years younger, emerged victorious.
And Qiao Sang is from their Holy Water High School!
"Ah! We won! We won!" Sun Boyi, usually calm, was so excited that he hugged Liu Yao, shouting, "Qiao Sang won! We won!"
Liu Yao smiled and let Sun Boyi embrace her.
...
In the first row of the audience stands, the Vip section.
"Minister Zhou, congratulations!" Several ministers from various regions stood up and looked at Minister Zhou.
"Ha ha ha!" Minister Zhou laughed until his mouth couldn't close. "I'll treat everyone to a meal tonight! You can have whatever you want!"
"Minister Zhou", Minister Yan interjected, "the College Entrance Exam is coming up soon. Don't forget to have Qiao Sang's teachers help her catch up with her studies when you get back."
At this, Minister Lan and Minister Yang from Zhitia Region exchanged glances.
"Of course, I won't forget!" Minister Zhou, still in high spirits, replied without hesitation.
Amidst the cheers, the host's voice rang out:
"The award ceremony will begin in 20 minutes! Please wait a moment!"
The National School Beastmaster League's award ceremony usually involves both the Beastmaster and their familiar stepping onto the stage together. However, some familiars may suffer serious injuries during the matches, leading to unconsciousness.
The 20 minutes are for treatment and preparation.
While such a short time isn't enough for a complete recovery, it's sufficient for the familiars to be presentable for the award ceremony.
...
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker, fully restored under Lulu's Healing Light, blinked twice before remembering something and eagerly called out to his Beastmaster.
Did we win?
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy puffed out his chest.
Of course!
Qiao Sang smiled. "We won."
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker looked at Fangy with admiration.
Big Brother is Big Brother, able to win against such a strong opponent!
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy puffed out his chest even more.
Lulu listened to the conversation, deep in thought.
Was the opponent that strong?
Qiao Sang looked at Treasure Seeker, her face full of smiles. "We won mainly because of you. Without your Trait and the curse, Fangy wouldn't have won so easily."
"Ya"
Fangy was taken aback. So it was because of Little Brother's Trait and curse? No wonder the opponent's behavior was so strange.
"Xun?"
Treasure Seeker was also surprised, his expression saying, "Really?"
"Of course", Qiao Sang said, picking up Treasure Seeker. "You'll see when we watch the replay. For now, we need to go up and receive the award."
...
Under the night sky, fireworks crisscrossed and burst in a dazzling display.
Bursts of colorful flowers illuminated the sky, and the falling light transformed into the familiars that appeared in the National Championship.
After the fireworks, small Flying Beasts in identical holographic costumes appeared in the sky, constantly swapping positions to form various familiar shapes. As they changed, their holographic costumes shifted colors, making the night sky both magnificent and beautiful.
The crowd erupted in cheers.
Although Hollow Plains didn't win the championship, Tang Yi and Zhao Chuanyu secured second and third place, respectively. With two Hollow Plains representatives on the podium, the atmosphere was one of celebration.
In this festive mood, Qiao Sang and Fangy stood at the center of the stage.
Minister Yan hung the gold medal around Qiao Sang's neck, handed her a golden trophy encircled by a Dragon-type Beast Companion, and presented her with a white cylindrical crystal on a string.
"Congratulations on your victory", Minister Yan smiled.
Qiao Sang smiled back. "Thank you."
With that, she raised the trophy high to the audience stands, her face beaming with joy.
Cameras from all over focused on Qiao Sang.
Just as Qiao Sang was basking in the excitement of her victory, Minister Yan's voice rang out again. "Good luck with the College Entrance Exam."
Qiao Sang: "???"
Moting Hotel.
Back in the room, Qiao Sang sprawled out on the bed in a star shape.
The match was finally over, and she was so tired.
Since the start of the National School Beastmaster League, Qiao Sang had never let her guard down. Perhaps the relief of the match finally concluding and the sense of closure made her feel more exhausted than usual, even though she had only faced one opponent today. Before she knew it, she fell asleep.
"Xun"
Treasure Seeker pouted, looking at his sleeping Beastmaster. What about the replay?
(End of Chapter)
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