Chapter 64: Semi-Finals
Chapter 64: Semi-Finals
"Contestant Qiao Sang has once again secured a victory in a higher-tier match with her exceptional strategy! She has become the third contestant to advance to the semi-finals in the Newcomer Competition! She is also the only one to achieve this with a Junior Familiar! What are your thoughts on this match, ladies and gentlemen?" the commentator asked, turning to the two guests beside him.
"I'll stick to what I said earlier. I look forward to facing her in the Regional Tournament", Sha Duo smiled.
"The outcome of this match was unexpected. Qiao Sang is truly impressive. Winning a match against a higher-tier opponent with reverse attributes is something I couldn't do when I was young, and I can't do it now either", Gao Xulu said earnestly.
"Miss Xulu, please don't say that. A Junior Familiar facing an Intermediate Beast is definitely different from a Champion-level Familiar facing a King-level Familiar", the commentator quickly interjected.
Meanwhile, Qiao Sang returned to her seat.
The commentator's voice was clearly audible from the backstage corridor all the way to the audience stands.
Before Bai Yunmiao could excitedly speak, Qiao Sang asked, "Is Gao Xulu more famous or Sha Duo?"
Bai Yunmiao was taken aback.
Although she didn't understand why Qiao Genius suddenly asked this, she thought for a moment and replied, "Although Gao Xulu has won against Sha Duo, their fan bases seem about the same. Most people support Gao Xulu because of her strength, while most support Sha Duo because of his charisma."
"Then I'm relieved", Qiao Sang sighed with relief.
"What were you worried about just now?" Bai Yunmiao asked, puzzled.
"Just now, Gao Xulu praised me so much that I was afraid her fans would mob me and challenge me to a series of matches. Since her fame is about the same as Sha Duo's, I'm relieved", Qiao Sang explained.
Bai Yunmiao: "..."
On the arena floor.
During the break between performances by the Familiar Masters, three or four staff members summoned their Familiars to repair the arena.
After each match, the arena must be restored to its original condition to ensure it doesn't affect the next match.
F-Class Beastmasters have fewer matches that require arena repairs.
The winner of the fourth match was Li Langyi. Although he has two Familiars, one is still a Junior.
If there are no surprises in the afternoon, he will definitely send out his Intermediate Beast, the Longtail Serpent.
Qiao Sang looked at the remaining three contestants in her notes with a bit of worry.
Apart from Li Langyi, she had no confidence against any of them.
Unlike the other contestants.
Hou Xiangyu and Wei Wenyu won their matches purely through strength without using any strategy.
They each have two Intermediate Beasts with different attributes, and the Skills they displayed were limited, making it difficult to assess and study them.
Unlike her.
She had to think hard about her strategy, and her Signature Moves had already been revealed.
...
In the Familiar Arena's contestant lounge.
"Qiao Genius, what are you doing?" Bai Yunmiao asked, holding the takeout she had brought.
Since the afternoon was the final of the Newcomer Competition, most people hadn't left and were dining nearby in Shouke Park.
As a semi-finalist, Qiao Sang naturally hadn't returned home.
"I'm having Fangflare draw lots. Whichever one it picks will be my opponent this afternoon", Qiao Sang said, watching Fangflare's movements closely.
"Isn't that something the organizers should do?" Bai Yunmiao couldn't help but ask.
She had to question this because the method Qiao Sang used to draw lots was too crude.
Just three crumpled pieces of paper on the table, with no cover or container.
"Of course not, I did this myself", Qiao Sang said.
Bai Yunmiao: "..."
Sure enough...
But is Qiao Genius really this childish...
She doesn't seem like it usually...
Fangflare stared at the paper balls on the table, making no move.
It wasn't that it was hesitant; every time it pointed to a paper ball, Qiao Sang would read it and put it back, making it choose again.
Let it not even know where it went wrong.
30 seconds later.
"Fang."
Fangflare nudged one of the paper balls with its claw.
Qiao Sang opened it and almost vomited.
Hou Xiangyu again!
For the third time!
They say things don't happen more than three times, but Fangflare has drawn Hou Xiangyu three times in a row. Could her first opponent this afternoon really be him?
Hou Xiangyu is clearly the strongest of the three.
This is just too bad...
"Why did you let Fangflare draw, why didn't you do it yourself?" Bai Yunmiao suddenly asked at this moment.
"Because Fangflare has a unique kind of luck. The people it says will win usually end up losing, and it's very accurate", Qiao Sang explained.
"Then it works in reverse, right? The person it draws won't be the one you face", Bai Yunmiao countered.
Qiao Sang was taken aback, then felt a sudden clarity.
That makes sense!
...
2:00 PM.
Familiar Arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen, live audience, and viewers watching our Newcomer Competition live stream, the next step is to announce the first group of the semifinal match-ups. Please look at the big screen!"
The four remaining photos kept switching, and after six seconds, they stopped.
Looking at the match-up on the screen, Qiao Sang stiffly glanced at Fangflare, who was struggling to maintain a poker face.
"The first group of the semifinal match-ups is announced! It's Wei Wenyu and Li Langyi! That means the remaining contestants, Hou Xiangyu and Qiao Sang, will automatically be the second group's opponents!"
Bai Yunmiao looked at Qiao Sang with sympathy. "Don't worry, Qiao Genius. Even if you lose, you can still aim for third place. At the very least, you'll be fourth, which is already quite impressive."
Anyone with eyes could see that Hou Xiangyu, with his Scale Controller, was the strongest of the four.
As for Qiao Genius...
Qiao Sang managed a stiff smile. "Thanks, it's comforting to hear that."
At this point, who wouldn't want a higher ranking?
If her semifinal opponent had been Li Langyi, she could have likely won with her knowledge of the Longtail Serpent, securing a spot in the final.
She hadn't thought about winning first place, but second place had definitely crossed her mind...
After all, the prize for second place was much better than third.
Not to mention the Alliance Coins, the value of the motorcycle and the Water Evolution Stone was significantly different.
She had even thought about selling the Water Evolution Stone on a certain website once she won it...
She had even decided on the price...
...
On the arena, with the referee's whistle, both sides summoned their familiars: the Longtail Serpent and the Powerful Duck.
The match didn't end in a surprise.
As Wei Wenyu's first familiar, the Powerful Duck had a slight edge in both coordination and Signature Move over the Longtail Serpent.
The Longtail Serpent's Skills were all evaded by the Powerful Duck, which ultimately ended the match with a Water Cannon.
It seems her next opponent will be Li Langyi.
Qiao Sang wasn't surprised at all by the result...
The second semifinal match quickly approached.
"Will Hou Xiangyu overwhelm his opponent and win again, or will Qiao Sang create a miracle and succeed in another level-up challenge? Who will secure the last spot in the final!" the commentator said with enthusiasm.
He also asked the guests for their opinions. "What do you think, both of you?"
The majority of the audience had come to see the guests, so it was natural to let them speak more.
"From an emotional standpoint, I hope Qiao Sang wins, but from a rational standpoint, Hou Xiangyu is likely to win", Sha Duo smiled.
"What about you, Miss Gao?"
"Same here", Gao Xulu replied.
The commentator: "..."
"Such a concise and clear answer. Now, let's focus our attention on the arena."
(End of Chapter)
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