Chapter 946: Steel Treasure vs. Blaze Python
Chapter 946: Steel Treasure vs. Blaze Python (Combined)
"Contestant Qiao Sang hasn't recalled Steel Sword Falcon", Tian Yiyi said. "It seems she's preparing to use Steel Sword Falcon for the third match. Is she trying to test the strength of Lu Fengba's third familiar, or is she aiming to achieve a three-match sweep?"
"If Steel Sword Falcon wins this match as well, Contestant Qiao Sang will become the first contestant in this Regional Tournament to achieve a three-match sweep and advance to the next round!" Tang Xueran said, her tone slightly excited.
"However, for Qiao Sang to win another match, it might not be as easy as the previous two", Tian Yiyi analyzed calmly. "Steel Sword Falcon is already in a Poisoned State, and it has expended a lot of energy in the first two matches. On the other hand, Lu Fengba's third familiar hasn't even fought yet, and it's in peak condition."
"That's true, but from the way Qiao Sang just smoothed her hair, you can tell she's very confident", Tang Xueran remarked.
"Lu Fengba did well in the previous Regional Tournament, placing in the top hundred. His strength should have improved this time around. I think the outcome of the third match is uncertain", Tian Yiyi said calmly. "After all, Steel Sword Falcon has already fought two consecutive battles."
As the commentators spoke, the audience in the stands began to chatter:
"Qiao Sang isn't even recalling Steel Sword Falcon. Is she aiming for a three-match sweep?"
"Steel Sword Falcon is already in a Poisoned State. Lu Fengba has placed in the top hundred before. If he brings out a General-Class Beast Companion, a three-match sweep won't be realistic."
"Does Lu Fengba even have a General-Class Beast Companion?"
"That's hard to say. I haven't paid much attention to him before. Even if he didn't have one last time, he might have one now. Maybe Qiao Sang is just using Steel Sword Falcon to test his third familiar, to pave the way for her next one."
"What path? He's a B-Class Beastmaster. If he sends out a Royal Beast, he'll win easily. Did you see Qiao Sang smoothing her hair? That's pure confidence. She's not taking Lu Fengba seriously and is aiming for a three-match sweep."
...
On the field.
So confident, aiming for a three-match sweep... Lu Fengba watched Qiao Sang smooth her hair, his expression turning serious.
As a B-Class Beastmaster, it was understandable to be confident against a C-Class Beastmaster.
But Qiao Sang had sent out a General-Class Beast Companion, not a Royal Tier.
After winning two consecutive matches, she hadn't recalled her familiar, clearly not taking him seriously.
Arrogant, too arrogant...
Is this the confidence of a B-Class Beastmaster...
Lu Fengba felt the eyes of the tens of thousands of spectators on him, and his resolve hardened.
If it were the previous tournament, he might have been swept. Back then, he only had two General-Class Beast Companions.
But he wasn't the same person this time around.
This time, he would win at least one match!
In the center of the arena, the number "10" appeared in the air.
The mechanical voice announced:
"9, 8, 7... 3, 2, 1!"
The number in the air disappeared.
Lu Fengba formed his hand seals.
At the same time, Steel Treasure quickly descended to the ground, its claws touching the earth.
Feather Rest, an Intermediate Flying-Type Skill. Familiars with this skill can land on the ground to rest, restoring half of their peak condition.
According to the match rules, after a match ends, if a familiar is to continue fighting, it cannot use any skills, including healing ones. To restore a familiar, it must be returned to the Beastmaster Codex.
Steel Treasure had to continue the match, so it had to seize the opportunity to recover during the opponent's seal.
A faint White Light appeared on Steel Treasure, and under this White Light, the purple glow of its Toxic-Type nature would occasionally emerge.
Tian Yiyi noticed this phenomenon and said:
"Feather Rest, Steel Sword Falcon is using Feather Rest to recover its Status, but while Status can be restored, energy cannot. The severe poison left by Toxnight Bird from the previous match is continuously weakening Steel Sword Falcon's Status. The effect of Feather Rest is quite limited."
"Lu Fengba's third familiar has appeared in the match!" Tang Xueran, looking at the Orange Star Array on the field, said, "It's a Blaze Python! Lu Fengba has sent out his third General-Class Beast Companion. It seems his strength has grown significantly since his last Regional Tournament."
Tian Yiyi reflected:
"If not for encountering Qiao Sang in the preliminary round, Lu Fengba would likely have achieved good results in this Regional Tournament."
Blaze Python, a fire-type General-Class Beast Companion, can ferment the food it eats within its body to produce flammable gas, which it then burns using a heat-producing organ in its abdomen. The flames can even spread from its antennae and tail. It has a combative personality and will attack anyone who approaches, except for its bonded Beastmaster.
Qiao Sang, gazing at the distant, six-meter-long, bright red snake familiar with triangular patterns on its body, whose antennae and tail were constantly emitting flames, recalled the relevant information in his mind.
Some of the audience felt sorry for Lu Fengba when they saw the familiar he summoned.
With three General-Class Beast Companions, Lu Fengba's strength already surpassed that of most C-Class Beastmasters. If not for Qiao Sang, he would definitely have achieved good results.
Even if he won this match, what difference would it make? Once the opponent's Royal Beast appeared, he would still lose.
Thinking about this, the crowd also felt a bit of anticipation, eager to see what kind of Royal Beast a 17-year-old B-Class Beastmaster could raise.
For a moment, many people in the audience began to cheer for Lu Fengba.
"Lu Fengba! Go for it!"
"Come on, Lu Fengba!"
Hearing the cheers from the audience stands, Lu Fengba's desire to win grew even stronger. Looking at the distant Steel Sword Falcon still recovering on the ground, he shouted loudly:
"Hellfire!"
"Fen Fen!"
Blaze Python let out a loud cry, its long tail swinging forward and slamming into the ground.
Instantly, the ground cracked.
Terrorizing flames erupted from the point where the tail struck, sweeping across the ground and lifting the heavy surface. The flames surged wildly toward Steel Treasure's position.
Steel Treasure flapped its wings, interrupting its Feather Rest, and flew high into the sky.
"Whip!"
Lu Fengba had been waiting for this moment and quickly issued the command.
"Fen Fen!"
Blaze Python's long tail slammed into the ground again.
Dozens of flame whips burst from the ground, lashing out toward Steel Treasure's position.
The match arena of the Regional Tournament was large enough, so even though there were many flame whips, they were not densely packed in the arena.
Steel Treasure flapped its wings, weaving through two flame whips and flying to a higher position, evading the attack.
"Wheel!" Lu Fengba issued the next command.
"Fen Fen!"
Blaze Python rolled forward, its entire body engulfed in fierce flames. It transformed into a massive flaming wheel, rolling toward the position of the flame whips.
As Flame Wheel rolled toward the Fire Whip, the Fire Whip did not conflict with it. Instead, it bent downward, propelling Flame Wheel into the sky.
The entire audience's eyes lit up, their spirits lifted by Blaze Python's combination technique.
"Blaze Python first used Hellfire to interrupt Steel Sword Falcon's Feather Rest, then followed up with Flame Whip, and finally used Flame Wheel to leverage Flame Whip's strength for an aerial attack on Steel Sword Falcon!" Tian Yiyi said at a rapid pace. "Lu Fengba's offensive is incredibly fierce!"
"I wonder what strategy Qiao Sang's contestant will use to counter it", Tang Xueran said.
"The faster Flame Wheel rolls, the greater its speed and power become. Steel Sword Falcon is still in a poisoned state, so the situation will only worsen as time goes on."
Tian Yiyi continued, "Steel Sword Falcon has been dodging all along, seemingly avoiding combat. Could it be that Qiao Sang's strategy is to have Steel Sword Falcon wear down Blaze Python?"
Steel Treasure's internal energy is limited, and the battle must be ended quickly. Fire-type attacks are effective against Steel-type. If Steel Treasure is hit by Blaze Python, it will suffer severe damage. If Blaze Python gets close, using Air Absorb might allow for a quick resolution. Unfortunately, Steel Treasure's condition is not ideal, and it has to keep moving to avoid attacks, making it impossible to use Air Absorb. Qiao Sang quickly analyzed the situation, trying to come up with a counter-strategy.
"Steel Blade."
At that moment, Steel Treasure's voice echoed in her mind, indicating it was ready.
Qiao Sang instantly understood what it meant.
Her heart tightened, remembering Steel Treasure's earlier words, but she did not stop it.
Flame Wheel continued to chase Steel Treasure, rolling over Flame Whip whenever Steel Treasure changed position or moved to a higher spot, using it to change direction.
The fiery wheel, using Flame Whip as a launching point, pursued Steel Treasure relentlessly.
The audience's gaze shifted back and forth between Flame Wheel and Steel Treasure.
Just as everyone thought Flame Wheel would eventually catch up to Steel Sword Falcon or that Steel Sword Falcon would fly higher to counterattack, the falcon suddenly turned and stopped, its body glowing with a bright, iron-gray light.
With a loud thud, Flame Wheel crashed into Steel Treasure!
However, Steel Sword Falcon did not fall as expected.
Instead, Blaze Python's flames suddenly vanished, and it opened its mouth in a pained expression. Its body was enveloped by Steel Sword Falcon's wings as they both plummeted downward!
It's Air Absorb again! Lu Fengba instantly understood what had happened.
He was stunned.
He never thought Steel Sword Falcon would be willing to endure the damage from fire-type skills while in a poisoned state just to use this move!
"Flame Wheel!" Lu Fengba quickly responded, his mind clear.
The drawback of Air Absorb is that it can only briefly absorb the surrounding air. Since air continuously flows in to replace it, Air Absorb cannot completely counteract the rapid descent.
Steel Sword Falcon's earlier move was simply to grab Blaze Python!
What does it intend to do?
Mountain Crush?
Or perhaps a final burst to severely injure Blaze Python?
Various thoughts raced through Lu Fengba's mind, but he knew one thing for certain: he could not let Steel Sword Falcon accomplish its goal!
"Blaze! Blaze!"
As it plummeted at breakneck speed, the Blaze Python was finally able to breathe again.
It let out a fierce cry, and a fierce Flame erupted from its body.
At the same moment, Qiao Sang uttered the first command heard by the audience in the three matches:
"Holy Sword."
The audience, commentators, and viewers at home were all dumbfounded.
Holy Sword?
Holy Sword?!
Flame continued to burn on the Steel Treasure's body.
The Blaze Python tried to curl up and roll, but it was tightly held by the Steel Treasure, forcing it to unleash even more powerful Flame in an attempt to make the Steel Treasure let go.
The Flame was so intense that it completely enveloped the Steel Treasure.
"Steel Blade!!!"
Amidst the flames, the Steel Treasure let out a painful yet determined cry.
At the same time, a terrifying, ten-meter-long light sword suddenly formed and hovered in the air!
Everyone stared at the light sword that appeared above the Arena, their eyes widening in unison.
This, this... Lu Fengba's gaze shifted from the Blaze Python and Steel Treasure to the light sword floating in the sky, his mind blank.
"Holy Sword! Epic Skill Holy Sword!" In the commentator booth, Tian Yiyi, after a moment of shock, stood up excitedly and exclaimed, "Steel Sword Falcon, a General-Class Beast Companion, can actually use an Epic Skill!"
Tang Xueran also stood up, equally excited, "The light of the Holy Sword illuminates the Arena; this will be the most memorable moment of the night!"
As they were speaking, there was a loud "Bang."
Amidst the flames, the Steel Treasure and the Blaze Python fell to the ground together.
Almost instantly, the light sword plunged downward, striking both the Steel Treasure and the Blaze Python simultaneously!
A brilliant light exploded.
Without even a scream, the Flame vanished, and the light sword dispersed.
In the deep sword pit, the Steel Treasure and the Blaze Python, both covered in burns and blackened, closed their eyes and fell within it.
The audience stands fell silent.
Everyone was still in shock from the sight of a mere General-Class Beast Companion performing the Holy Sword, an Epic Skill.
This time, Tian Yiyi didn't wait for the referee to announce the result; he declared excitedly:
"Let's congratulate Contestant Qiao Sang for completing a three-for-one victory, winning this match, and advancing to the next round!"
"The two Contestants have truly given us an incredible battle", Tang Xueran said excitedly. "I really hope a reporter can interview Contestant Qiao Sang tonight about how to make a General-Class Beast Companion learn an Epic Skill!"
Tian Yiyi reflected:
"Thinking about how Contestant Qiao Sang is only 17 years old and has already become a B-Class Beastmaster, and has even made a General-Class Beast Companion learn an Epic Skill, it feels like all my perceptions have been refreshed..."
At that moment, the mechanical referee appeared on the field.
It glanced at the sword pit where the Steel Treasure and the Blaze Python lay, raised a green flag, and then disappeared from the field.
Immediately, a holographic screen appeared in the center of the Arena.
It displayed photos of Qiao Sang and Lu Fengba, along with their respective familiars.
In the next second, Lu Fengba's photo disappeared, leaving only Qiao Sang's photo in the center of the Arena.
Shortly after, a small burst of light and fireworks appeared around Qiao Sang's photo, symbolizing victory.
Qiao Sang waved his hand, and the unconscious Steel Treasure was recalled into the Beastmaster Codex.
At this moment, the audience finally seemed to snap out of their stupor and erupted into cheers.
(End of Chapter)
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