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Chapter 539: Familiar Arena Battles
Chapter 539: Familiar Arena Battles
Qiao Sang walked into the contestant waiting area, intending to gossip a bit about who Nayden was.
At that moment, the Announcer's voice rang out:
"Nayden has won again, effortlessly! In the D-Rank Beastmaster Arena Battles rankings of the Upper Ten Districts, he consistently ranks around 70th, and last year he achieved an excellent 68th place. As our Third District's Star Beastmaster, he has never disappointed us!"
Qiao Sang looked at the holographic screen displaying the arena scene.
The screen showed a close-up of a red-haired young man with sharp features.
"Is that Nayden?" Qiao Sang asked.
Tang Yi nodded: "That's how he was just introduced."
Star Beastmaster, no wonder he has a manager... Qiao Sang immediately thought of something and asked, "How is the ranking determined?"
Qiao Sang spent most of her time with her nose in a book and rarely participated in group chats. She didn't even know about credits, and this was her first time at the Beast Arena, which was so popular in Supernest. Tang Yi was already used to her asking questions that everyone else knew the answers to.
He explained:
"The Upper Ten Districts hold Familiar Arena Battles at a fixed time every year, and Beastmasters of all levels can participate. The rankings are updated annually during these events."
"Beastmasters who rank in the top 100 are considered Star Beastmasters. They usually have dedicated teams behind them, and their overall strength is recognized as the best among Beastmasters of their level."
Qiao Sang looked at Tang Yi: "So, Beastmasters without a team are at a significant disadvantage, right?"
Unlike in the National School Beastmaster League, many large matches in Blue Star allow the use of Artifacts and Spirit Patterns. The most popular contestants in these matches often have partnerships with specific Artifact brands and Spirit Pattern masters.
After all, this is a form of publicity, allowing more people to see their brands.
To ensure that popular contestants use their Artifacts, these brands are willing to pay exorbitant prices to have them use their products and Spirit Patterns.
Over time, some people saw the potential for profit and started companies to manage these partnerships.
With the rise of managers, Star Beastmasters became a thing.
When a contestant with already considerable skills has a team supporting them, it's almost impossible for them to lose.
"That's why their overall strength is recognized as the best", Tang Yi said. "After all, Artifacts and Spirit Patterns are also part of their strength."
That makes sense... Qiao Sang looked at the holographic screen, where Nayden was already in his next match.
Star Beastmasters start as ordinary contestants and gradually gain attention, showcasing their strength and value to major brands.
Losing even a single match can spark extensive online discussions, so they can't take losses as lightly as ordinary contestants.
It's no wonder his manager is up to all sorts of tricks.
In theory, the top 100 Beastmasters in each level of the Upper Ten Districts should be the best of the best, but it seems not all of them are as strong as they appear...
Time passed, and finally, Qiao Sang's information appeared on the screen for the next round.
Tang Yi was puzzled: "Why are you up first? I registered before you did."
Qiao Sang shook her head: "I don't know."
At that moment, another contestant who was watching the screen with them chimed in:
"You don't know? It's not always the case that the first to register goes first. Right now, Nayden is in the arena. If they chose ordinary contestants, it would raise questions about fairness, as people might think they are intentionally selecting weaker opponents to make Nayden the Champion of the Day."
Tang Yi: "..."
That stung.
He was the runner-up in the Junior Year Division of the National School Beastmaster League, and now he was being judged as a weak contestant...
Not bad, you have good eyes. Just by looking at the information, you can see how strong she is... Qiao Sang saw Tang Yi's expression and comforted him:
"Your current information still shows you as an E-Class Beastmaster. Once you evaluate to D-Rank, it won't be like this anymore."
Tang Yi nodded and took out his mobile phone: "I'll check for a suitable familiar for bonding right now!"
But as soon as he pulled it out, he thought of something and his eyes lit up. "Are you confident you can win?"
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, "Yes."
Tang Yi immediately turned and headed toward the betting area.
Qiao Sang held him back.
"What's wrong?" Tang Yi turned to ask.
"Are you going to place a bet?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Right", Tang Yi said excitedly. "You're up against a Star Beastmaster! Betting on you will definitely be a huge upset!"
Qiao Sang chuckled, "You believe me just because I said so?"
"These people don't know your strength, but I do", Tang Yi glanced around, leaned in, and whispered, "Besides, I've watched all of Nayden's previous matches. He's no match for you, especially since he's been fighting so many rounds in a row. He's in a fatigue period, while you're at your peak. You're definitely going to win."
Qiao Sang thought to herself, no wonder he's the runner-up; his analysis is spot on.
"I'll transfer you a hundred thousand now, and help me place a bet", Qiao Sang said.
She then took out her mobile phone and started operating it.
Tang Yi was taken aback, "Didn't you ask Yuna to place a bet for you?"
Qiao Sang looked at him, "Who would ever complain about having too much money?"
Hearing this, Tang Yi couldn't help but laugh. "What odds are you betting on?"
"3-0, I win 3, he wins 0", Qiao Sang replied.
...
Fifteen minutes later.
The announcer began:
"This is already the 21st match! Just four more wins, and Nayden will become today's Champion of the Day!"
"The next contestant is a newcomer to our Arena Battles. It's quite a mix of envy and sympathy that she gets to face Nayden in her first match."
Qiao Sang walked onto the Command Platform.
She heard the announcer's words, but her expression didn't change.
Betting on a 3-0 win wasn't because she underestimated this Star Beastmaster. She had watched his previous matches and knew the attributes of his familiars, the power of his skills, and his use of artifacts. On the other hand, Nayden knew nothing about her.
Most importantly, as Tang Yi said, Nayden was already in a fatigue period.
If she couldn't win under these conditions, then winning the National School Beastmaster League champion would be a fluke.
As Qiao Sang made her entrance, the audience stands suddenly burst into chatter.
While the Beast Arena had no age limit, the girl who stepped onto the stage looked incredibly young.
"I'm a bit nearsighted, can anyone tell me what familiar is beside her?"
"Sending such a young one up, isn't it obvious they want Nayden to keep winning?"
"Is she even a minor?"
"Some people just look young, that's all. Do you really think the outcome is that easy to predict? The Beast Arena's Bet Pool wouldn't make a losing deal. It definitely won't be 3-0."
"True, Nayden will definitely win, but not by a clean sweep."
"Good point, what are you betting on?"
"Hehe, 3-1."
...
At the same time, in the office area on the side of the arena.
A middle-aged man in a black suit looked at the obviously young face in the Arena Battles and frowned. "Are you sure this kid can put pressure on Nayden?"
The staff member, who was sifting through contestant information, assured him, "Absolutely, her records show she has three Advanced Familiars."
Three Advanced Familiars... The middle-aged man was stunned for a second.
With three Advanced Familiars, how could this contestant look so young?!
"How old is she?" the middle-aged man couldn't help but ask.
"Let me check", the staff member said.
Since there was no age limit for contestants, a lot of people came every day. His job was mainly to screen suitable opponents for matches, and he never had the time or need to check their ages. He only needed to look at the levels of the beastmasters and their familiars.
So what if she looked a bit young? What was there to be curious about... The staff member picked up his water cup, took a sip, and checked the information.
Two seconds later.
"Spit!"
The staff member sprayed out the water he had just taken into his mouth.
"What happened?" the middle-aged man frowned.
The staff member, ignoring the mess on the screen, stared intently at the information, his voice sharp:
"My God! 15! She's only 15 years old!"
(End of Chapter)
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