Chapter 969: Fangy vs Sky Ray King
Chapter 969: Fangy vs Sky Ray King (Combined)
The entire arena was silent.
The final scene of the match had been so brutal that it left everyone speechless for a long while.
Many people felt a phantom pain in their own mouths.
When the mechanical referee appeared beside the Iron War Dragon, the noise in the audience stands rose like a tidal wave.
"The Iron War Dragon's mouth is really a mess... I can almost feel the pain myself."
"Is the match over? Is the Iron War Dragon out of commission?"
"Definitely. The same spot was hit so many times, and it was even pierced from the inside. It must have passed out from the pain."
"The Ice Emperor Ram is really ruthless, using its own tail as bait."
"The records say the Ice Emperor Ram is a symbol of peace, but that final move was taught by Qiao Sang. If anyone is ruthless, it's Qiao Sang."
"The Iron War Dragon did pretty well. When it was hit so many times under the Frost Haven, I thought it was done for. But it managed to work so well with Zeng Feitian, timing its Dragon Pulse perfectly. Even with its mouth in that state, it still used the Crush Bite skill."
"The Ice Emperor Ram is truly formidable. One Frost Haven and a Healing Light, and I don't think many contestants could withstand that."
"Before the match, I thought the Iron War Dragon could hold its ground. Even if it was frozen, what could happen with such strong defenses? But who would have thought Qiao Sang would keep making the Ice Emperor Ram attack its mouth..."
"I can tell the Ice Emperor Ram's final move was a desperate attempt. I could feel its internal energy was really running low."
"Both sides were incredibly strong in this match. B-Class Beastmasters are a different league altogether. C-Rank Beastmasters just can't compare."
As the crowd murmured, the mechanical referee examined the Iron War Dragon's mouth and then waved a green flag toward Qiao Sang's position, his eyes glowing with a communication signal.
Soon, a few bird familiars in white lab coats descended, carrying a medical stretcher in their beaks.
In addition to determining the match's outcome, the mechanical referee also needed to assess the injuries of the fallen familiar. If the injuries were deemed too severe, immediate healing was required, and the medical team would be called to take the injured familiar away.
One of the bird familiars attached a temporary Miniaturization Band to the Iron War Dragon's claws and gently pressed a button with its wings. The Iron War Dragon's body gradually shrank.
The Iron War Dragon did have its own Miniaturization Band, but Battle Matches did not allow familiars to wear any artifacts, so it couldn't use it.
However, to prevent the situation where a familiar's size was too large for the medical team to carry, the authorities usually had some temporary Miniaturization Bands on hand for emergencies.
The bird familiars in white lab coats carried the now 70-cm-tall Iron War Dragon away.
During this time, a giant virtual screen appeared in the center of the arena, displaying photos of Qiao Sang, Zeng Feitian, and their respective familiars.
The photo of the Iron War Dragon turned from color to black and white.
The entire arena erupted in cheers, both for the Ice Emperor Ram and the Iron War Dragon.
In the match, they had seen strength and perseverance from both sides. Although the Ice Emperor Ram had the upper hand, the Iron War Dragon's performance earned the respect of the crowd.
Family Section.
Ye Xiangting cheered wildly, her eyes shimmering with tears.
To be honest, this match was far more intense than she had imagined.
In the past, whenever she watched Qiao Sang's matches live, he mostly won easily. It had never been as difficult as today's match.
Seeing Lulu's tail status, she felt both proud and heartbroken: B-Class Beastmaster matches were really tough, and this was only the first one.
Liu Yao didn't shout; he simply waved the glow stick in rapid, intense movements with his Skyglow Bat.
From the vigor of his hand movements, it was clear he was very excited.
Migala's expression was the calmest, giving no hint of what she was thinking.
Meanwhile, the Authorities Live Stream had a different vibe.
In the chat stream, while many were praising Qiao Sang and cheering for Ice Emperor Ram's victory, a significant number were crying over Lulu's condition.
"Ahh! The match is over, and Ice Emperor Ram didn't heal its tail. I'm so heartbroken, how much pain must it be in!"
"Iron War Dragon's bite was so vicious! It even hurt me to watch!"
"Heartbroken, this match was really tough for Ice Emperor Ram. It used up all its energy..."
"Iron War Dragon: No one is speaking up for me?"
"Qiao Sang is really amazing. I was desperate when Iron War Dragon broke the ice and didn't fall, but she still won the match."
"Qiao Sang, please put Ice Emperor Ram back! Let it rest! I'll be fine with seeing it less often!"
Match Arena.
In the commentator booth, Tian Yiyi passionately declared:
"Contestant Qiao Sang has won the first round!"
After saying this, he reflected:
"Truly a tough match. Both Ice Emperor Ram and Iron War Dragon showed us their resilience."
"Sometimes matches are like that", Tang Xueran added. "Until the very end, no one knows how it will turn out."
Tian Yiyi said, "We don't know what familiars Contestant Qiao Sang and Contestant Zeng Feitian will send out for the second round."
Despite winning, anyone with knowledge of Beastmasters could see that Lulu's energy was almost depleted, making it unlikely for it to compete in the second round.
"Ice Emperor..."
Lulu's three tails hung limply on the ground, covered in wounds.
Qiao Sang waved her hand, recalling Lulu to the Beastmaster Codex.
Although Lulu had Energy Regeneration, according to the Match Rules, familiars could not use healing skills between rounds. They could only use skills during the match.
The opponent, having just lost a match, would undoubtedly do everything to win the second round. If things went as expected, they would send out another Royal Beast, Sky Ray King.
Regardless of whether they could win, trying to regenerate energy in front of a fully rested Royal Beast was practically impossible. It was best for Lulu to return to the Beastmaster Codex to rest and recover.
Lost... Zeng Feitian gazed at his opponent in the distance, clenching and then unclenching his fist.
He knew Iron War Dragon had done its best.
Zeng Feitian slowly exhaled, calming his emotions and steadying his mind.
What he needed to do now was focus entirely on the next match.
It was just the first match that Iron War Dragon lost. Although Ice Emperor Ram won, it had also exhausted its internal energy. In the next match, even if it were to appear, it would have little fighting capability.
This round, he had not lost yet.
A flash of thought, and the number "10" appeared in the center of the Arena.
A mechanical voice followed:
"9, 8, 7... 3, 2, 1."
The light faded away.
The audience in the stands fell into a tacit silence, waiting for the familiars to appear.
Qiao Sang and Zeng Feitian simultaneously formed hand seals.
Two massive Crimson Star Arrays lit up almost simultaneously.
Soon, two familiars, both exuding an air of arrogance and immense power, as if born with a natural aura of dominance, appeared within the Star Arrays.
Everyone's eyes widened in amazement at the familiar with a magnificent coat of crimson fur and enormous Flame Wings that shone like the Sun.
Over 90% of the audience present were from the Hollow Plains, and they were familiar with the other giant avian pet beast with silver-white feathers.
Although the Sky Ray King was also a stunning sight, the mysterious familiar with golden-red wings gave them a strong visual impact, making them feel as if such a magnificent familiar could actually exist.
For a moment, the stands buzzed with discussion, all centered around the unfamiliar familiar:
"What's the name of this familiar?"
"No idea! It definitely isn't from the Hollow Plains."
"Damn, this familiar is so cool!"
"Royal Beast! This is definitely a Royal Beast! Qiao Sang really does have two Royal Beasts!"
"How come all of Qiao Sang's Bonded Beast Companions are so good-looking? Not a single one is ugly, even the Ghost Ring King is considered top-tier in terms of appearance among Ghost-type Companion Beasts."
"Are all familiars from the Yuhua Region this good-looking?"
"This one isn't necessarily from the Yuhua Region. Among the familiars Qiao Sang sent out earlier, it seems only the Ghost Ring King was from the Yuhua Region."
Compared to the audience on-site, the audience watching the Authorities Live Stream clearly knew more.
[Is this the Flame Jiaou? So dominant?!]
[To be honest, it's way cooler than I imagined.]
[I specifically came to watch Qiao Sang's match, and finally, I see... what's this form called?]
[Yan Jiaou, you can just use the Beast Identifier to check.]
[To cultivate a completely new form of familiar to the Royal Tier so quickly, Qiao Sang not entering the research field is a real loss for the research community.]
[Wait, you all know what familiar this is?]
[Of course, this is a familiar from our Yuhua Region.]
[Alright, alright, Ancient Fog Region people are gone, and now all the Yuhua Residents are showing up.]
[Ancient Fog Region here, who said we were gone?!]
[Even if Ice Emperor Ram doesn't come out for the next match, we'll still support Qiao Sang!]
Match Arena.
"The second match features Contestant Qiao Sang and Contestant Zeng Feitian, who have each dispatched their Yan Jiaou and Sky Ray King!" Tian Yiyi exclaimed from the Commentator Booth. "Both are familiars they haven't used in the previous rounds!"
"It looks like they're both determined to win and have brought out their trump cards for this battle!"
"Exactly", Tang Xueran said. "From what I know, both familiars are their Initial Beasts, so the bond between them should be the strongest."
Tian Yiyi said, "In terms of bond strength, I feel Steel Sword Falcon and Qiao Sang have a slight edge."
Tang Xueran replied, "Let's see how they perform first."
On the field.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy let out an excited roar, and a powerful airflow surged around it.
It had been watching Treasure Seeker’s matches for so long, and now it was finally its turn!
As Fangy’s excitement reached a peak, Sky Ray King’s wings flapped, lifting it high into the sky.
Then, with a powerful downward flap, a gale suddenly arose.
A fierce whirlwind of airflow descended from above, its vast range completely enveloping the entire arena!
Dust and sand were whipped up.
The overwhelming, murky gale, resembling a tsunami, sent shockwaves of awe through the audience.
Fangy, however, grew even more excited as it watched the chaotic gale.
Just as everyone was speculating how it would respond, Fangy suddenly vanished from its spot and reappeared behind Sky Ray King, its mouth wide open.
A giant Flameform Yan Jiaou head instantly condensed, fangs bared, and with a synchronized motion, it lunged down to bite.
Sky Ray King, sensing the danger from behind, dove downward and then flew in an arc, narrowly avoiding the attack.
A deafening explosion echoed through the arena as the flames erupted.
The golden flames burning on Fangy’s body were too conspicuous, and even though the entire arena was almost entirely obscured by the murky gale, everyone could clearly see Fangy’s sudden disappearance and reappearance behind Sky Ray King, followed by the attack.
The audience stands erupted in a cacophony of excitement and murmurs.
They had thought it was a fire-type and flying-type, but now a psychic-type had joined the fray?!
In the commentator booth, Tian Yiyi, noticing the audience’s speculation, spoke up:
“Yan Jiaou is a new form of familiar, with both fire-type and psychic-type attributes. This is its first appearance in a major, official match.”
A new form? Fire-type and psychic-type attributes? The audience’s faces were filled with shock and amazement, wondering where Qiao Sang had bonded so many extraordinary familiars.
To be honest, even Yuan Tianlong, the favorite to win the championship with his All-Dragon lineup, seemed less impressive in comparison to the rarity of Qiao Sang’s familiars.
On the field, Sky Ray King flapped its wings forcefully within the gale.
Suddenly, countless blades appeared in the chaotic gale, hurtling madly toward Fangy’s position.
The gale carried a tearing force.
And with its vast range, there was no place on the field where teleporting could truly provide a safe haven.
At that moment, Qiao Sang gave the command:
“Charge.”
Fangy, facing the countless blades, was enveloped in a fierce golden flame. It launched its sharpest attack, pushing through the blades and transforming into a blazing inferno, charging toward Sky Ray King.
Wave after wave of blades struck the flames, but they could not stop the blazing advance.
In the blink of an eye, the flames reached Sky Ray King.
Sky Ray King’s wings flapped, and it quickly ascended.
The flames followed, tracing a precise angle and rising vertically.
Sky Ray King shot toward the sky, but it was about to be caught.
Zeng Feitian issued the command:
“Ram!”
Sky Ray King’s wings suddenly folded, and its massive body dove downward, striking the flames with a powerful burst of white light.
“Bang!!!”
At the point of impact, a terrifying heat wave and shockwave erupted, almost engulfing the entire upper half of the arena.
The chaotic gale was dispelled by the impact.
In the shockwave of the explosion, two shadows retreated hundreds of meters to either side.
“Feitian...”
Sky Ray King, looking at its opponent, who seemed even more excited, had a serious expression.
(End of Chapter)
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