Chapter 572: Qiao Sang vs. Ladko
Chapter 572: Qiao Sang vs. Ladko
As the familiar made its entrance, most of the audience in the stands looked bewildered.
"This is the final, and Qiao Sang is still sending out Steel Sparrow?"
"Could it be that Qiao Sang is using the Friendly Match to train Steel Sparrow?"
"If we had known she would send Steel Sparrow in the final, the officials probably wouldn't have let her advance directly to this stage."
"I don't get it. She could have summoned a more reliable lineup. I think the Ghost Ring Specter and Blazing Star Hound combination would have been perfect."
"What's there to not understand? This is a Friendly Match. If she had sent out two High-Class Beast Companions to crush Ladko, how would that show any friendship? She's being considerate, not wanting Ladko to lose too badly."
The person beside him nodded in agreement, then suddenly felt something was off and questioned:
"You have a point, but doesn't this increase the risk of losing?"
The original speaker was confident.
"Just watch. This Blazing Star Hound is no ordinary familiar. I think Qiao Sang believes that even without Steel Sparrow, Blazing Star Hound can take on both of Ladko's familiars. Punch Hook Baboon has strong defenses, but it's still just an Intermediate familiar. Blazing Star Hound has the Fire attribute, which is known for its powerful attacks and can break through defenses with a single strike. As for Poponelle, its defenses are too weak, and it will only take a couple of hits. Ladko will have to see if his two familiars can work together to achieve a synergistic effect."
On the field, Ladko watched the two familiars from a distance, his expression serious and cautious.
Because his friend Thompson, who had lost some hair on his head, had conducted a thorough investigation of Qiao Sang, Ladko knew a bit about her.
Qiao Sang, from Blue Star Dragon Country, was a sophomore who had been promoted to junior year after winning the individual Beastmaster Combat championship in the National Campus Beastmaster League Junior Year Division.
Blazing Star Hound, in its Junior form known as Fangflare, and in its Intermediate form as Flame Listener, was a completely new form that had never been seen before. It had defeated a Champion-level familiar, Pare Oko, in the National Campus Beastmaster League...
The thought of defeating a Champion-level familiar made Ladko take a deep breath to suppress his urge to curse.
He couldn't believe there were such monstrous people in the world!
At that moment, the announcer's voice rang out:
"The match begins!"
"Don't be too harsh! Let Steel Treasure deliver the final blow!" Qiao Sang said quickly.
Treasure Seeker was primarily a controller. Whether using Shadow Control or Spatial Shift, it couldn't simultaneously cast other offensive skills. Relying on Steel Treasure's attack power, it was unlikely to defeat a High-Class Beast Companion and a well-defended Intermediate familiar.
To protect Steel Treasure while controlling and attacking, and still leave a "final breath" for Steel Treasure to finish the job, was a highly challenging task for Treasure Seeker. One wrong move, and the plan could easily backfire.
Fangy, on the other hand, had it easier. It could clone itself and use different skills simultaneously, allowing it to protect Steel Treasure while attacking.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy gave a serious call, indicating it understood.
As soon as the words were spoken, a pink and white spherical wave shot directly toward Fangy.
Fangy reacted swiftly, teleporting away from its original position to appear high in the air.
Moon Power, a Fairy-type Advanced Skill, not only inflicted damage but also had a chance to lower the target's special attack power. Qiao Sang looked at the distant familiar, which resembled a personified flower with stem-like structures below and an unappealing head similar to a Venus flytrap, and her thoughts momentarily drifted. She thought to herself that Poponelle looked quite a bit like a Grass-type Companion.
Just as the thought crossed his mind, Punch Hook Baboon swung its fist and swiftly darted out, heading straight for Steel Treasure.
"Ya!"
Fangy, tasked with ensuring the final blow was delivered by the fourth beast, couldn't let the opponent attack Steel Treasure.
It vanished from the sky and teleported in front of Steel Treasure, taking on the role of a protector. Then, it opened its mouth, and a crimson flame began to condense in its throat.
Steel Treasure, which had already started to flap its wings to prepare for movement, was taken aback by this sudden development.
"Get out of the way!"
Blazing Star Hound's sudden appearance startled Ladko.
He instinctively issued an order, trying to get Punch Hook Baboon to avoid the confrontation.
"Quan quan!"
Punch Hook Baboon, in the midst of swinging its fist, heard its Beastmaster's command. It retracted its fist, moved its feet, and leaned backward, sliding past Fangy's belly.
Fangy's Flame Vortex missed its target.
Just as Punch Hook Baboon's head was about to emerge from behind Fangy's tail, Steel Treasure suddenly spread its wings, transforming them into blades and slashing directly at its body.
"Quan quan!"
Punch Hook Baboon let out a scream, its movements slowing down.
Although Steel Treasure's attack didn't break through its defenses, the lack of mental preparation still affected it.
Punch Hook Baboon endured the slight pain and continued to slide downward.
But at that moment, it felt a heavy weight on its belly, as if something was pressing down on it.
"Quan quan..."
Punch Hook Baboon seemed to realize something and tilted its head upward, only to see its opponent's terrifying head looming above.
"Ya ya!"
Fangy lowered its head, bared its teeth, and showed a fierce expression.
"Quan quan!!"
Even though it hadn't been hit yet, Punch Hook Baboon let out an even more anguished cry.
In the panoramic view, Fangy's right hind leg was seen stepping on Punch Hook Baboon's body, effortlessly immobilizing it.
Ladko's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly issued a counter-command:
"Sonic Punch! Moon Power!"
"Clone! Step on its hand!" Qiao Sang timely interjected.
Hearing its Beastmaster's words, Punch Hook Baboon, despite its fear, raised its fist. However, before it could condense any energy, Fangy's left hind leg pinned it down.
Meanwhile, Poponelle's head, resembling a Venus flytrap, condensed a pink-and-white spherical wave that shot directly at Fangy.
Fangy looked up at the wave, a confident smirk appearing at the corner of its mouth.
In the next second, dozens of identical Blazing Star Hounds appeared on the field, forming a barrier in front of Moonlight Power!
The Clones remained motionless as Moonlight Power broke through them one by one.
Just as Moonlight Power shattered the last Clone, Fangy lifted its right hind leg, which had been stepping on Punch Hook Baboon's body, and redirected it to step on the other hand, which was preparing to perform Sonic Punch.
The multitude of Blazing Star Hounds blocked Ladko's view, making it impossible for him to clearly see Punch Hook Baboon's current predicament.
"Quan quan..."
Punch Hook Baboon's forehead was drenched in sweat, its mind in a state of panic, feeling the overwhelming oppressive aura from its opponent.
Suddenly, it experienced a heat it had never felt before.
"Quan quan!"
Punch Hook Baboon's head tilted back, its eyes turning red from the Crimson Flames.
The scene before its eyes caused its pupils to constrict sharply, and it struggled desperately, but the size and strength disparity was too great, leaving Punch Hook Baboon unable to move.
Fangy, having condensed its Flame Fang, mercilessly bit down.
But remembering its Beastmaster's words, it held back some of its strength.
"Quan quan!!!"
Punch Hook Baboon let out an unprecedented scream.
At that moment, Moon Power had already broken through the layers of Clones and struck Fangy.
Fangy quickly leaped back, picking up the bewildered Steel Treasure with its mouth and teleporting to the sky.
On the field, the Clones and flames dissipated.
Punch Hook Baboon was seen with its eyes closed.
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(End of Chapter)
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