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Chapter 962: Qingbao Preliminary Round
Chapter 962: Qingbao Preliminary Round (Combined, Recommended to Watch with Tomorrow's Episode)
In the center of the arena, a giant holographic screen appeared, and the color image of Qiao Sang's Steel Treasure turned to black and white.
After a brief moment of silence, the crowd erupted into a wave of noise.
"Did Qiao Sang just recall her Steel Sword Falcon?"
"Is she new to the Regional Tournament? She might not know that recalling a familiar before the opponent is completely downed is considered a loss."
"How can that be? Despite her young age and being a first-time participant, she's already a B-Class Beastmaster. She's very smart and wouldn't make such a simple mistake. Besides, even if she's not a contestant, anyone from Longguoan should know the rules of the Regional Tournament."
"Maybe Qiao Sang has only watched the Yuhua Region's Regional Tournament, where the rules might be different?"
"That's very likely!"
"Even if she lost this match due to not knowing the rules, it shouldn't matter much. She still has her fully active familiar and Ice Emperor Ram to send out."
"Hahaha, if she recalled the Steel Sword Falcon because she didn't know the rules, that's really funny."
"What a shame. She might as well have let the Ice Emperor Ram take on all three."
"Ah! I really like the Steel Sword Falcon. As a fan of flying beasts, I wanted to see it perform the Holy Sword!"
At the same time, the chat stream of the Authorities' live broadcast was flooded with messages.
【？？？】
【Ice Emperor Ram! Ice Emperor Ram! I know Qiao Sang must be planning to summon the Ice Emperor Ram to continue the battle!】
【Qiao Sang must feel it's a waste of time to use the Steel Sword Falcon, so she decided to send out the Ice Emperor Ram! Qiao Sang! I love you!】
【This is the first time I've seen a Beastmaster recall a familiar during a Regional Tournament battle.】
【Is there anyone from Yuhua Region here? Can contestants recall their familiars at any time during the battle in your region?】
【Passing through Yuhua Region, we can't recall familiars during the battle either.】
【I have a theory. Maybe Qiao Sang suddenly needed to use the bathroom, so she switched to the Ice Emperor Ram to quickly end the battle.】
【That theory makes sense!】
【This contestant, Shi Bing, got lucky and won a free match.】
【Is anyone else here who wanted to see the Steel Sword Falcon battle?】
【I did too. This type of flying beast is rare in the Hollow Plains.】
...
In the match arena.
"Contestant Qiao Sang actually recalled her Steel Sword Falcon during the battle!" In the commentator booth, Tian Yiyi, after a moment of confusion, remembered her duty and voiced her bewilderment. "This move really has me puzzled."
"This is the first time in this Regional Tournament that a contestant has recalled a familiar during a battle", Tang Xueran added. "As a result, Contestant Qiao Sang has also lost her first match in this Regional Tournament."
In the audience stands, Migala, who had already known Qiao Sang's plan, remained calm.
In the family section.
Liu Yao straightened his back, his gaze fixed on Qiao Sang.
He knew the main event was about to begin.
Qingbao was about to take the stage... Ye Xiangting quickly grabbed her mobile phone, turned on the camera function, and prepared to record Qingbao's first appearance.
On the field.
Win? I just won a match? Shi Bing was momentarily stunned, then overwhelmed with joy.
Before the match, his goal was to at least capture two of the opponent's familiars. If the opponent's Royal Beast was weak, he might even secure a victory.
However, when the Ice Emperor Ram appeared, he immediately sensed that this familiar was no ordinary creature. When the Ice Emperor Ram used Frost Haven to defeat the Frost Emperor Crow and instantly kill the Goldseeker Spirit, he knew he was done for. He might be completely outclassed and lose all three matches.
To his surprise, Qiao Sang recalled the Ice Emperor Ram and summoned the Steel Sword Falcon instead.
What was even more unexpected was that she recalled the Steel Sword Falcon during the battle, allowing him to win a match by default.
It was a dramatic turn of events!
Although this victory wasn't earned through skill, it wouldn't be too embarrassing to boast about. After all, he would still be the first C-Class Beastmaster to defeat Qiao Sang... Shi Bing struggled to suppress the smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
"Bud..."
Bud Lizard fell into deep thought.
Could it be that his earlier attacks were too fierce, so the opponent's Beastmaster thought he couldn't handle it and recalled him?
That wouldn't be fair, would it? If so, he had already won one match... Bud Lizard's antennae flowers couldn't help but tremble.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, the number "10" appeared in the arena.
The mechanical voice resonated throughout the venue: "9, 8, 7... 3, 2, 1."
The light vanished, and Qiao Sang formed a hand seal.
A massive Crimson Star Array lit up on the ground.
Then, a familiar appeared within the Star Array, one that neither the audience at the venue nor those watching the live stream had ever imagined.
"Qingqing."
The air suddenly grew silent, followed by a deafening roar from the stands, far louder than before.
More than half of the audience stood up in shock, eyes wide, staring at the familiar that had been summoned.
The noise seemed to pierce the sky.
"Ah! Clear Hidden Sprite! It's the Clear Hidden Sprite!!"
"Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Qiao Sang summoned the Clear Hidden Sprite!"
"Damn! Clear Hidden Sprite! It really is the Clear Hidden Sprite!"
"I never thought I'd see Qiao Sang summon the Clear Hidden Sprite to battle! Not only did I see it, but I saw it live!"
"So that video of the Clear Hidden Sprite was really Qiao Sang's familiar. I thought it was just a composite..."
While most people were still in a state of excitement, some began to calm down and analyze the situation.
"Although I want to see the Clear Hidden Sprite, didn't it just evolve? How can it possibly beat Bud Lizard?"
"I get why Qiao Sang recalled the Steel Sword Falcon. She must have wanted to drain Bud Lizard's energy before sending out the Clear Hidden Sprite!"
"Oh my gosh, I'm so moved. She must have seen our comments about wanting to see the Clear Hidden Sprite in battle and decided to summon it!"
"The Steel Sword Falcon was recalled too quickly. Bud Lizard only lost a bit of energy and wasn't really injured. Qingfeng Ni just evolved into the Clear Hidden Sprite, so how can it possibly win? It should have been injured first."
"Come on, the Clear Hidden Sprite is a legendary familiar. Don't judge it by the standards of ordinary familiars."
"Shi Bing is a C-Class Beastmaster with a Royal Beast. The familiars he trains are no longer ordinary."
The excited audience members, still jumping around, shouted:
"Does it matter if the Clear Hidden Sprite wins or not? The important thing is that we got to see it!"
Meanwhile.
The chat stream on the Authorities' live stream shifted from a screen full of question marks to a screen full of exclamation points.
!!!
!!!!!
Ah! Clear Hidden Sprite! It’s Clear Hidden Sprite!
The wish I made yesterday actually came true today!
Ah! I declare, Qiao Sang is my new idol from now on!
I can’t even imagine how high the viewership for the Regional Tournament will be today.
Just saying ‘Clear Hidden Sprite,’ my 97-year-old grandpa jumped out of bed.
Isn’t Clear Hidden Sprite a High-Class Beast Companion? And it just Evolved. Isn’t it a bit of a mismatch against a General-Class Beast Companion?
I get it. Qiao Sang must have seen our love for Clear Hidden Sprite online. She summoned it in such an important match. I’m crying, she’d rather lose than not show us Clear Hidden Sprite.
Lose? A legendary familiar can’t lose!
What legendary familiar? What are you talking about?
Where’s the Ice Emperor Ram? My Ice Emperor Ram? How did she summon such a tiny thing?
Who are you calling tiny? That’s the future Wind Deity Cloud!
Clear Hidden Sprite! Clear Hidden Sprite! I hate it! I couldn’t even get a ticket to the Regional Tournament!
Jealousy is making me want to split the walls. I can totally imagine the smug faces of those who managed to get tickets!
Why does it feel like there are suddenly so many more people in Hollow Plains?
What are you talking about? This is our Hollow Plains Regional Tournament!
...
Match Arena.
Tian Yiyi and Tang Xueran both widened their eyes and shot up from their chairs, their movements surprisingly synchronized.
"Clear Hidden Sprite! After Ice Emperor Ram and Steel Sword Falcon, Qiao Sang’s third familiar is Clear Hidden Sprite!" Tang Xueran was completely ignoring her usual composure, her voice sharp with excitement.
Tian Yiyi’s voice trembled with excitement: "Clear Hidden Sprite, the legendary familiar of Hollow Plains, the Advanced Form of the Wind Deity Cloud in the Legend! In all my years, this is the first time I’ve seen someone summon a legendary familiar in a match!"
Tang Xueran took a deep breath, calming down a bit after her initial excitement, but her voice still carried a note of enthusiasm:
"Qiao Sang’s Clear Hidden Sprite just Evolved. It might have a tough time against Bud Lizard, but Qiao Sang must be very confident in its strength to summon it. I can’t wait to see what surprises Clear Hidden Sprite will bring us!"
Tian Yiyi suddenly realized something, her eyes widening in understanding:
"Steel Sword Falcon’s early departure must have been to prepare for Clear Hidden Sprite’s appearance!"
"You’re right!" Tang Xueran agreed. "But one is a newly Evolved Advanced Form familiar, and the other is a long-Evolved General-Class Beast Companion. Even with the energy it’s already expended, it shouldn’t be something a High-Class Beast Companion can handle easily."
She then shifted her tone:
"However, Qiao Sang, the youngest Beastmaster in history, has summoned the legendary Clear Hidden Sprite. I’m sure their teamwork will bring us a lot of surprises!"
On the field.
As the crowd debated heatedly, Shi Bing stared blankly at the familiar that had appeared on the Star Array, a reaction that no professional Beastmaster should have in a match: she was completely stunned.
"Wind", Qiao Sang said.
"Qingqing!"
Qingbao’s expression turned serious, and the Wind Transformation vanished.
Despite it being the simplest Wind Transformation, the entire audience erupted in exclamations of surprise.
In the commentator booth, Tian Yiyi was so excited that she began her commentary:
"Clear Hidden Sprite has used Wind Transformation! Wind Transformation is its Trait! It's said that Clear Hidden Sprite can Wind Transform to go anywhere!"
"Remember the movie 'Legendary Dream,' where the actress playing Qingqing Ni used Wind Transformation to enter the Royal Beast's nostril, penetrate its body, and destroy it from the inside. I wonder if the Advanced Form of Clear Hidden Sprite in real life can do the same."
Contestants, fully immersed in match status, typically block out all sounds from the Battle Arena. Having participated in two large-scale matches, Qiao Sang had gained considerable experience and naturally blocked out the commentator's voice, so she didn't hear the commentary.
She watched the Bud Lizard turning its head left and right, her thoughts racing:
Even though Steel Treasure had already weakened the Bud Lizard, Qingbao still found it extremely difficult to win. Not to mention, as a General-Class Beast Companion, the Bud Lizard's defenses were tough for even a High-Class Beast Companion to break.
The only possible way to win was through Power Swap.
Without any commands from its Beastmaster, the Bud Lizard could only remain vigilant, observing its surroundings.
Its head turned to the left.
"Enchantment", Qiao Sang said.
"Qingqing~"
Just as the Bud Lizard turned its head to the left, Qingbao appeared less than three meters in front of it, calling out sweetly and casting Bewitching Glance.
The Pink Heart hit the Bud Lizard's head with perfect accuracy.
"Bud..."
The Bud Lizard's expression gradually turned to one of infatuation as it looked at Qingbao.
Bud Lizards have flowers on their antennae; females have yellow flowers, and males have red ones, making them easy to distinguish... Qiao Sang watched the Bud Lizard fall into a state of infatuation and thought to herself that the books on Hollow Plains familiars given by Teacher Mikara were indeed useful.
"Qingqing."
Qingbao pouted, preparing to take advantage of the opportunity to attack.
However, at that moment, the Bud Lizard suddenly regained its senses. Its eyes became sharp, and its pupils glowed green.
In an instant, dozens of Wood Spikes, each over ten meters tall, shot up from the ground beneath Qingbao!
Qingbao reacted quickly, disappearing with Wind Transformation.
Qiao Sang's expression turned serious. This Bud Lizard's willpower was incredibly strong; it had managed to break free from the sudden Enchantment without any commands from its Beastmaster.
In the audience stands, where Qiao Sang had blocked out the sounds, many people had gone wild because of Qingbao's Enchantment:
"Ah! I'm dying! I'm dying!"
"Oh my gosh! Clear Hidden Sprite's Enchantment is affecting us!"
"Clear Hidden Sprite is so cute! I want one!"
"I never knew Enchantment could be a group attack!"
"Wait! Stop! You're waking up the Bud Lizard with all your shouting!"
"…No way."
Despite their words, the audience quieted down, restraining their urge to shout.
On the field.
The Bud Lizard let out a sigh of relief. The noise from the surrounding humans had been loud enough to help it regain its senses quickly.
It then remembered its Beastmaster, who had not given any commands, and was about to call out a warning.
But at that moment, it heard its Beastmaster's command, full of passion and excitement:
"Whirlwind Paralyze!"
Shi Bing recalled the familiar he had only read about in books, his hands trembling with excitement.
He knew that the most important accomplishment of his life was about to happen:
Defeating the legendary Clear Hidden Sprite! (End of Chapter)
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