Chapter 67: Blazing Trait
Chapter 67: Blazing Trait
Qiao Sang looked at Fangflare with a slight surprise.
To still be so spirited after taking such a beating...
It seems she had underestimated it...
Since Fangflare had voiced its opinion, she naturally gave it her full support.
Watching Fangflare, which was still shaking off the effects of the battle but looked determined to take down its opponent, Qiao Sang's resolve hardened.
She wanted to win.
Perhaps it was the influence of Fangflare's spirit, but a familiar surge of determination filled her mind once again.
No longer did she feel the pre-match certainty of defeat.
Nor did she feel the confidence that came from thoroughly researching her opponents in previous matches.
Instead, it was a long-forgotten youthful impulse.
A surge of youthful passion, unique to the young, reignited in her heart.
So what if they kept fighting!
At worst, Fangflare would get a bit hurt!
Fangflare, who was still battling on the field, didn't seem to mind!
Why should she, a Beastmaster who only needed to command from the sidelines, be afraid?
"Blazing Charge!" Qiao Sang said with determination.
Some of the spectators, who were watching on the large screens from a distance, noticed that at this moment, Qiao Sang's expression mirrored Fangflare's, almost perfectly.
Fangflare didn't hesitate and immediately sprang into action.
This Blazing Charge was different from the previous ones.
This time, it didn't need to build up momentum to release its energy. With a quick rear movement, flames burst out from its body, enveloping it entirely.
From the way it carried itself, there was no sign that it had just been injured.
Scale Controller, which was currently not at a high elevation, was within Fangflare's reach with a single leap.
Shadow Puppet had just finished using its large-scale Psychic Power and was still catching its breath when it saw Fangflare, enveloped in flames, charging at it with ferocity.
It was taken aback by the sudden heat.
By the time it realized what was happening, Fangflare was already in front of it, its face obscured by the flames.
Shadow Puppet was startled and hastily teleported to another direction.
"Psychic Power."
Before Scale Controller could stabilize itself, it heard its Beastmaster's command.
It quickly extended its short arms, mobilizing the limited energy it had left.
"This is hopeless. Teleport is an unsolvable skill at this level of familiars", the commentator remarked.
Fangflare's charge missed its target.
But the flames around its body didn't disappear.
It turned around and continued its assault on Scale Controller.
However, halfway through its charge, it was immobilized.
By the time it realized what was happening, it was already falling heavily to the ground.
"Blazing Charge!" Qiao Sang repeated the same command.
Fangflare struggled to its feet, and the flames enveloped it once again.
The audience couldn't help but discuss the situation.
"This Fangflare has incredible perseverance. You have a Fangflare as your third familiar bond. How does it compare?"
"You mean my Puffy? Hehe."
"Even if it attacks multiple times, it won't work. The other side can teleport and has mastered Psychic Power. It's just a waste of effort."
"Why worry about what the other side is thinking? Isn't it enough to enjoy the match?"
"I can't help but feel sorry for Fangflare."
"It's a battle. If you start worrying about every little injury, you might as well be playing pretend."
"..."
On the field.
Before Fangflare could get close, Scale Controller used Psychic Power to immobilize it without even needing to teleport.
"Bang!"
The sound of another heavy fall echoed through the arena.
Qiao Sang clenched her fists, watching Fangflare drag its injured body and struggle to stand up again.
She suppressed her inner turmoil and forcefully said, "Blazing Charge!"
This time, everyone in the arena was confused.
"What's with Qiao Sang?"
"Didn't she perform quite intelligently in the previous rounds?"
"Blazing Charge is powerful, but what's the point if it can't even touch the opponent?"
"Maybe she's throwing caution to the wind. If she's going to lose, she might as well show her resolve."
In the commentator's booth.
"Fangflare stands up again! It refuses to give up! Even if it loses this match, Fangflare's indomitable spirit will be remembered by all of us!" the commentator said, moved.
Flames once again enveloped Fangflare.
Seeing Fangflare charge forward with sheer willpower, some of the more empathetic spectators couldn't help but cover their eyes, unable to bear the sight of what was to come.
"Bang!"
Another heavy fall.
The audience, who had covered their eyes, lowered their hands at the sound.
Then they were dumbfounded.
"What the heck! What's going on? Can someone tell me why Scale Controller is the one on the ground?!"
But no one around them answered.
They were just as confused!
Qiao Sang was somewhat excited.
Her strategy had no flaws!
She wasn't very familiar with some of Psychic Pet's Skills, but she could judge the situation based on what she saw in the arena.
At first, Scale Controller used Psychic Power, but it wasn't at its mastery level. It only resorted to it out of necessity.
She had been thinking that the power of Psychic Power could be controlled.
The stronger the Psychic Power, the more energy it consumed.
So, to conserve its energy, Scale Controller would definitely keep the intensity of its Psychic Power within a certain range.
Fangflare's two previous Blazing Charges were meant to create the illusion that it could be controlled with just a portion of Psychic Power.
Of course, Fangflare didn't know about her plan.
It simply followed her instructions and used Blazing Charge with full force.
During the third Blazing Charge, she entered the Beastmaster Codex and instantly increased the Blazing Charge's value from Novice to Proficient.
Although it was only from Novice to Proficient, Blazing Charge was already a powerful Intermediate Skill with strong damage potential.
Scale Controller had been blinded by the power of the first two Blazing Charges.
The intensity of the third Psychic Power output would be similar to the previous two.
And the result was exactly as she had predicted.
In the end, Scale Controller's Psychic Power couldn't withstand the sudden increase in Blazing Charge's power.
"Roar!"
"Roar!"
Fangflare let out two cries.
The first was out of joy, the second from pain.
It had completely forgotten to maintain its aloof expression, jumping up in excitement and then falling over due to weak limbs.
Fortunately, it quickly got back up.
On the other side, Scale Controller wasn't burning with flames, but it felt as if it were being scorched.
"Scale!!"
Scale Controller kept rolling and screaming in pain.
Hou Xiangyu's heart sank.
He knew Scale Controller had entered a Burning State.
Blazing Charge had a chance to inflict a Burning State, which would cause continuous damage.
Scale Controller's energy was already low, and its defenses were weak.
At this rate, it was going to lose…
But the opponent wasn't in a much better position.
"Get up! Illusion Beam!" Hou Xiangyu shouted.
"Flame Vortex!" Qiao Sang called out at the same time.
Fangflare was already heavily injured. If the opponent had enough energy to release a sweeping Illusion Beam, it would definitely be hit.
Since that was the case.
They had to go all out!
Scale Controller, enduring the continuous burning sensation, stood up and raised its short claws, gathering all the remaining energy it had left.
Fangflare also tried to gather as much energy as possible.
"Bang!"
The two energy beams collided, but they didn't cancel each other out.
Illusion Beam overpowered Flame Vortex and charged straight at Fangflare.
Win!
Hou Xiangyu thought to himself.
He hadn't expected winning against a Fangflare still in its initial stage to be so exhilarating.
"The winner is Hou—"
The Referee's words paused mid-sentence.
Fangflare, which had fallen, pushed itself up and stood once again!
This time, Fangflare's eyes were fierce, with a hint of bloodshot, and it was surrounded by a faint orange flame.
This wasn't Blazing Charge; it was…
"This is Blazing Trait!" the commentator exclaimed, jumping to his feet.
Hou Xiangyu almost spat out blood.
What was going on with this Fangflare!
Was it impossible to take it down?
At the same time, Scale Controller's energy was completely depleted. It closed its eyes and collapsed.
The entire arena fell silent.
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(End of Chapter)
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