Chapter 961: Goldseeker Spirit and Bud Lizard (Two-in-One)
Chapter 961: Goldseeker Spirit and Bud Lizard (Two-in-One)
"Ice Emperor Ram! Ice Emperor Ram!"
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"
"Qiao Sang is amazing! She managed to bond with a familiar as powerful as Ice Emperor Ram!"
"Did you forget about Clear Hidden Sprite?"
"I don't really believe the stuff online unless I see it with my own eyes. In Qingfeng Nievolution's video, Qiao Sang didn't even appear. Who knows if it's true."
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang! Keep the three-streak going!"
"There's no need to say that. Shi Bing doesn't have any more Royal Beasts, so Ice Emperor Ram will definitely win the three-streak."
"Shi Bing is just unlucky. His only Royal Beast happens to be an Ice-Type."
"Come on, Ice Emperor Ram just used an Epic Skill. Even a familiar of the same tier with a different attribute wouldn't stand a chance."
"How does she train? Two out of the three familiars she sent out have already learned Epic Skills, and the Steel Sword Falcon that learned Holy Sword is just a General-Class Beast Companion."
"I heard from the news that Steel Sword Falcon's Holy Sword spontaneously awakened after evolution."
"Qiao Sang is really amazing. I heard that Steel Sword Falcon's new evolution form in Supernest is completely new, and she's the first to cultivate it."
"Damn! Is that true?!"
The audience stands were in an uproar. Battles between Royal Beasts often sparked intense discussions, with people passionately debating the performance of both sides and their Royal Beasts.
But now, the focus of everyone's discussion was almost entirely on Qiao Sang and Ice Emperor Ram.
Frost Haven's ice-encased everything had made them forget the earlier impressive combination of Blizzard and Avalanche by Frost Emperor Crow.
In the family section, Ye Xiangting watched Lulu and her daughter, who looked calm as if everything was under control. She was still in a daze, muttering to herself:
"Qiao Sang is already this strong..."
She had seen many Yuhua Region Regional Tournaments, but few matches had left her as impressed as this one.
Liu Yao, with her sharp ears, heard this and turned to smile:
"She is the youngest B-Class Beastmaster in history."
Ye Xiangting's expression was distant, and she suddenly had the urge to ask Qiao Sang for Lulu's autograph.
Only now, with Qiao Sang's easy victory even after her opponent deployed a Royal Beast, did she truly feel that her daughter had become a B-Class Beastmaster.
Meanwhile.
On the Authorities Live Stream.
【This is the Epic Skill Frost Haven... The speed at which it condenses other Ice Skills is incredible, and those gigantic ice spikes seem to require no energy at all.】
【Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!】
【Ice Emperor Ram!!! Mom loves you!!!】
【Please, Qiao Sang, release a guide on how to learn Frost Haven. I'll pay any price!】
【Ice Emperor Ram! We're from Ancient Fog Region!】
【Qiao Sang! We're from Yuhua Region!】
【I didn't realize there were Yuhua residents watching. I almost thought the live stream was taken over by Ancient Fog Region fans...】
As the audience and netizens were discussing, the number "10" appeared on the field.
In the commentator booth, Tian Yiyi said:
"Qiao Sang hasn't chosen to return Ice Emperor Ram to the Beastmaster Codex. It seems she wants to continue the momentum from the previous two matches and complete the three-streak."
Tang Xueran exclaimed excitedly:
"It looks like Qiao Sang will be the first contestant in this Regional Tournament to achieve a three-round sweep!"
Shi Bing's only Royal Beast had already been defeated, and Qiao Sang hadn't recalled it yet. No one doubted her impending victory.
She's preparing to sweep me in three rounds... Shi Bing gazed at the distant, majestic Ice Emperor Ram, his face turning grim.
As a Beastmaster with a Royal Beast, he had always been confident, believing the gap between him and a B-Class Beastmaster was merely in the brain domain.
If his Brain Domain were to Breakthrough, he could quickly evaluate himself as a formal B-Class Beastmaster.
His original goal was to at least make it into the top 50, but he never imagined he would face a B-Class Beastmaster so soon, let alone one whose Royal Beast could use an Epic Skill.
And this B-Class Beastmaster seems to be preparing to sweep me in three rounds right in front of all these spectators.
For a moment, Shi Bing's mood plummeted to rock bottom.
The light on the arena kept changing: "8, 7, 6... 3, 2, 1."
When the light hit "1", it vanished.
Shi Bing formed a seal with his hands.
The Amber Star Array lit up.
Soon, a two-meter-tall, golden-bodied, humanoid familiar with black eyes and horizontal lines that resembled glasses appeared within the Star Array.
Goldseeker Spirit, a Ghost-type General-Class Beast Companion, was said to be composed entirely of gold, evolving from a desire for and consumption of money. Its personality was lively and cheerful, making it one of the few Ghost-type familiars friendly to humans, though only to wealthy individuals. In battle, it could launch gold projectiles, making it one of the few Ghost-type familiars humans generally liked... Qiao Sang looked at the familiar, which was gleaming in the sunlight, and recalled its information from memory.
She couldn't help but think: With its appearance and attack capabilities, who wouldn't like it...
As the thought flashed through her mind, the Goldseeker Spirit vanished from its spot.
Qiao Sang didn't issue any commands.
Against a General-Class Beast Companion, Lulu could handle it on her own.
Lulu looked at the empty arena, remembering the information her Beastmaster had given her about the opponent before the match.
She recalled her Beastmaster mentioning that this was a Ghost-type familiar.
A Ghost-type familiar, something she was all too familiar with.
Lulu took a step forward with her left front limb, and a visible chill aura spread from her body.
In an instant, the ground turned into a frozen landscape.
A thick layer of ice covered the entire surface.
At the same time, the Goldseeker Spirit materialized in the air at the center of the arena.
Inside the ice shell, it could be seen that its short toes were raised, and a spherical piece of gold appeared on them.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker, watching from the Beastmaster Codex, saw the Ghost-type familiar freeze in place, reminiscent of her own training sessions with Lulu. She covered her eyes with her claws, peeking through the gaps between her toes, unable to look away.
"Gold!" Shi Bing's heart sank, but he still shouted out in desperation.
With his command, a massive ice spire, resembling an ice mountain, formed dozens of meters above the Goldseeker Spirit and crashed down without mercy.
The ice shell shattered, and the cold ice dissipated.
The Goldseeker Spirit, now closed-eyed and unconscious, lay on the ground.
To defeat a General-Class Beast Companion, she even used such an ultimate move like Frost Haven... Shi Bing's spirits were crushed.
The Mechanical Judge appeared beside the Goldseeker Spirit, glanced at it a couple of times, and then raised the green flag, waving it in the direction of Qiao Sang.
A holographic screen appeared, and the color photo of the Goldseeker Spirit beneath Shi Bing's name turned black and white.
The speed at which the second match was decided left the audience momentarily stunned.
Once the referee announced the result, the crowd erupted in a flurry of chatter.
"This match was so fast, I didn't even have time to take a sip of water..."
"It's normal for a Royal Tier to take down a General-Class in an instant."
"Frost Haven, huh? To take down a General-Class Beast Companion, Qiao Sang's Ice Emperor Ram used Frost Haven, showing no intention of wasting any time at all..."
"The Goldseeker Spirit is a Ghost Familiar, after all. If Qiao Sang hadn't used Frost Haven to freeze it and make it visible, its Invisibility would have been a real headache."
"Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut..."
"Qiao Sang probably doesn't care. With the Goldseeker Spirit out of the way, the opponent only has one General-Class Beast Companion left. Ending the match should be a matter of minutes."
"Do you think Qiao Sang will finish the third match just as quickly?"
"I think that's very likely."
Meanwhile.
On the Authorities Live Stream.
"Qiao Sang is awesome! Qiao Sang is dominant! I love Qiao Sang!"
"Ah! Ice Emperor Ram! So cool!"
"Taking down a mere General-Class Beast Companion, Ice Emperor Ram really makes it look easy."
"So fast, just too fast!"
"People of the Hollow Plains! Feel the dominance of Ice Emperor Ram!"
"Doesn't it seem a bit overkill to use Frost Haven on a General-Class Beast Companion?"
"Ice Emperor Ram uses what he wants. If you're so capable, make your familiar use Frost Haven."
"Just passing by from Lianbo Region. I just tuned in, what was Qiao Sang's opponent's familiar? It looked like it was made of gold."
Before the other viewers could respond, the match commentator, Tian Yiyi, provided the answer:
"The Goldseeker Spirit has fallen! Congratulations to Qiao Sang for winning the second round of this match!"
"Frost Haven plus Gigantic Ice Spire." Tang Xueran remarked, "Truly an extremely efficient match."
"It's also the shortest match of this Regional Tournament." Tian Yiyi added, "Qiao Sang the Contestant seems..."
He paused, staring at the field in surprise.
"Qiao Sang the Contestant has recalled Ice Emperor Ram! Is she preparing to switch familiars for the third match?"
Tang Xueran was equally surprised, "Qiao Sang the Contestant is putting away Ice Emperor Ram despite having a clear advantage. Is she not planning to sweep all three matches?"
Tian Yiyi pondered, "Perhaps she feels that using Ice Emperor Ram against a General-Class Beast Companion is overkill?"
Tang Xueran agreed, "With a guaranteed win, Qiao Sang the Contestant might want to give everyone a more evenly matched battle."
The audience buzzed with excitement, agreeing with the commentator's insight.
At the same time, the Authorities Live Stream was filled with cries of dismay:
[No! Not my Ice Emperor Ram!]
[No way! I even faked sick and took the day off just to watch Ice Emperor Ram's match! He only fought two rounds, and the second one didn't even last ten seconds before being recalled?!]
【Qiao Sang! I want to see Ice Emperor Ram in the third match too!】
【Oh no! How could you put Ice Emperor Ram away!】
【Qiao Sang doesn't just have Ice Emperor Ram as a familiar. She uses whoever she wants.】
【Oh my gosh! Dear! My Ice Emperor Ram! Please, let me see it one more time!】
【Who can understand my feelings? A moment ago, it was burning hot, and the next second, it shattered into two pieces...】
【Bro, I get you!】
【Although I also think using Ice Emperor Ram to deal with a General-Class Beast Companion is a bit overkill, I still want to see Ice Emperor Ram more!】
At the match venue.
Shi Bing watched as Qiao Sang put away Ice Emperor Ram, first stunned, then overjoyed.
It seemed the opponent was planning to send out a General-Class Beast Companion.
He couldn't handle a Royal Beast with Epic Skills, but surely he could have a good fight with a General-Class Beast Companion!
He remembered Qiao Sang's General-Class Beast Companions were Steel Sword Falcon and Ghost Ring King. Both were extremely tough to handle among General-Class Beast Companions, but he didn't know which one she would send out... However, whichever one it was, it would be easier to deal with than Ice Emperor Ram. Shi Bing regained his confidence, his expression becoming serious.
The number "10" appeared in the center of the arena.
The light changed, and the Mechanical Voice announced:
"9, 8, 7... 3, 2, 1."
Qiao Sang and Shi Bing simultaneously formed hand seals.
The Crimson Star Array and Amber Star Array lit up on the ground.
Then, two massive shadows appeared within the Star Arrays.
"It's Steel Sword Falcon and Bud Lizard!" Tian Yiyi in the commentator booth shouted. "Looks like this will be an intense battle!"
Qiao Sang looked at the Steel Treasure in the Star Array and felt that this match would go as expected.
Lulu, being a Royal Beast, could easily take down the opponent's familiar with any skill or severely injure it. In the first scenario, Qingbao wouldn't have a chance to appear, and in the second, Qingbao wouldn't have much to do.
Initially, she had planned to have Treasure Seeker come out to wear down the opponent, but Treasure Seeker firmly refused, saying it couldn't lose in front of so many people.
Fortunately, Steel Treasure volunteered to help.
Qiao Sang recalled the scene.
"You managed to win three matches in a row in the first round. If you don't win this one, won't all your previous efforts be in vain?" she asked.
"Steel Blade", Steel Treasure called out calmly.
As long as humans had eyes, they would know it hadn't shown its full strength. Moreover, it wasn't planning to lose, just to help wear down the opponent.
"Net!"
At the match venue, Shi Bing gave the first command.
"Bud."
Bud Lizard's eyes glowed green.
Suddenly, countless roots shot up from the ground, intertwining to form a massive net in the air, which descended toward Steel Treasure.
Steel Treasure raised its left wing, transforming it into a sharp blade and slashing upward.
The root-formed net was instantly split in two.
Steel Treasure flew up into the sky.
Bud Lizard, a General-Class Grass-type Companion, could emit a scent that calms the fighting spirit. In battle, it releases an aroma to weaken the opponent's will to fight, and its breath contains the power to revive withering plants... Qiao Sang looked at the familiar, which was about six meters tall with two large red flowers on the tips of its antennae, and recalled its relevant information.
"Powder!"
As the thought flashed through his mind, Shi Bing continued to issue commands.
"Bud!"
Bud Lizard let out a call, and the two flowers on its Antennae trembled, releasing a yellow powder that quickly spread through the air.
Steel Treasure's Wings flapped downward with force.
A gale suddenly arose, dispersing the yellow powder in the air.
Bud Lizard's Antennae extended and plunged into the ground, stabilizing its form.
Steel Treasure's body quivered, and hundreds of purple-light feathers transformed into Blades, rushing into the gale and striking Bud Lizard without any hindrance.
"Defend!"
Shi Bing made an immediate decision.
Bud Lizard's eyes glowed green, and a green Barrier composed of hexagonal cells, like a honeycomb, spread around its body.
The hundreds of purple Blades struck the green Barrier.
The Barrier held off most of the purple Blades, but a few managed to slice through and hit Bud Lizard.
"Bud!"
Bud Lizard endured the pain and quickly repaired the broken Barrier.
Steel Treasure did not continue its attack.
The hundreds of purple-light feathers turned and reattached to its body.
"Leaf Storm!" Shi Bing shouted.
"Bud!"
The gale had stopped, and Bud Lizard retracted its Antennae, dissipating the green Barrier. It shook its head vigorously, and in an instant, a surge of airflow brought forth a storm of green leaves that swirled and surged toward Steel Treasure in the sky.
Leaf Storm, a Grass-Type Advanced Skill, uses a storm of leaves to attack the opponent. However, the user's special attack will significantly decrease due to the backlash. This move requires a lot of energy... Qiao Sang watched the scene and thought to himself.
Steel Treasure's intention to defend halted, and it flapped its Wings to start flying and dodging.
Bud Lizard's eyes glowed green, controlling the Leaf Storm to pursue.
Steel Treasure moved swiftly, constantly changing its height and trajectory in the sky to evade.
The storm of leaves pursued relentlessly.
After about half a minute of this chase, the audience began to murmur:
"What's going on? Steel Sword Falcon isn't counterattacking at all?"
"I think if Steel Sword Falcon had used Blade Feather like in the preliminary round, leaving only one feather on its body, Bud Lizard would have been seriously injured."
"To be honest, even if it gets hit, I don't think Bud Lizard can break through Steel Sword Falcon's defense."
"Doesn't it seem like Steel Sword Falcon is toying with Bud Lizard? Several times, Leaf Storm almost caught up, but Steel Sword Falcon sped up and pulled away, then seemed to slow down on purpose."
"Is Steel Sword Falcon trying to drain Bud Lizard's energy?"
"That's a possibility."
Shi Bing saw through the strategy and said, "Paralyze!"
The storm of leaves continued to pursue, and Bud Lizard's Antennae swayed, releasing a white powder from the flowers.
Paralyzing Powder, a Grass-Type Mid-tier Skill, can paralyze the opponent... It's time... Qiao Sang waved his hand, recalling Steel Treasure, which was flying rapidly in the sky, into the Beastmaster Codex.
Shi Bing: "???"
Bud Lizard: "???"
The entire audience was stunned.
The live stream was filled with question marks.
After all, in a match, recalling a familiar mid-battle without the opponent being completely defeated is equivalent to conceding the match. (End of Chapter)
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