Chapter 1003: 997th Finals List (Two in One)

The venom on the Four Poison Algae Flower’s body also stopped flowing.

“Poison!” Wu Tianjiao shouted.

The Four Poison Algae Flower, covered in Ice Flowers, remained motionless, either not hearing or hearing but being powerless.

“The Four Poison Algae Flower has been sealed by the Ice Flower Seal!” On the commentary stand, Tian Yiwan said, “Can it break free?!”

How could this be… Wu Tianjiao sensed the Four Poison Algae Flower’s condition, and her expression gradually became even more grim.

One second, two seconds…

As time passed, quiet discussions began to ripple through the audience, then the sound of conversations grew louder and louder.

“Why hasn’t the Four Poison Algae Flower started moving yet?”

“Is it out of commission?”

“I think so too, can the Four Poison Algae Flower not break the Seal?”

“That shouldn’t be, Ice Emperor Ram also used Ice Flower Seal in the previous rounds of the competition, and those Pets were not as strong as the Four Poison Algae Flower, yet they all broke the Ice Flower Seal.”

“The Four Poison Algae Flower is strong because of its four types of poisonous powder, which cause the target to lose all five senses, but this move can’t do anything to Ice Emperor Ram; not only does it have Ice Armor, but it also has Healing Light. As long as Ice Emperor Ram has enough energy, it will definitely win.”

“Who said the Four Poison Algae Flower is only strong with its four types of poisonous powder? It has three attributes, strong defense, strong attack power, and even Healing-type skills.”

“That’s useless to tell me now, the result is right in front of us.”

“Don’t you think the power of this Ice Flower Seal seems much greater this time? In the previous rounds, the Ice Flower Seal didn’t cover those Pets so quickly.”

“Yes, yes, and look at the cold air on this Ice Flower. I can see it clearly even from this far away, it never used to be like this.”

“Isn’t this cold air because of the Ice Heaven Domain?”

“Now that you mention it, I remember. Previously, the Ice Flower Seal used by Ice Emperor Ram was always secretly combined with its characteristic, Snowfall. This is the first time it has used this move after casting Ice Heaven Domain. Will this have an impact?”

“Your analysis makes a lot of sense!”

“Didn’t they say Ice Heaven Domain only speeds up the casting time of Ice-type skills?”

“Please, did you forget the Mega Ice Cone that almost covered the entire arena earlier? If it weren’t for Ice Heaven Domain, how could Mega Ice Cone be so strong?”

“To break the Ice Flower Seal, either the energy or strength must far exceed Ice Emperor Ram. If the Four Poison Algae Flower’s energy is two small stages higher than Ice Emperor Ram, it might be able to do it.”

“Why not one small stage?”

“This time it’s not just the Ice Flower Seal; it’s combined with Ice Heaven Domain, so the power is completely different.”

Amidst the crowd’s discussions, a mechanical referee appeared in front of the Four Poison Algae Flower, observed it, and began counting down.

According to the competition rules, if a Pet is not completely unconscious and incapacitated, but temporarily loses combat ability due to a certain skill, such as hypnosis, or in this case, freezing, then it needs to recover consciousness or break the Seal within a certain time, otherwise, the match will be considered a loss.

Wu Tianjiao’s expression was grim, but she didn’t shout words like “Come on,” “You can do it,” or “Break it.”

She already knew the Four Poison Algae Flower’s condition through sensing.

But seeing the mechanical Pet about to raise the green flag, she still couldn’t help but shout:

“Four Poison!”

The Four Poison Algae Flower didn’t move, but the Ice Flower subtly trembled.

It was using its strength to try and break the Ice Flower.

“Xiao Xunbao.” Qiao Sang said.

“Ice Emperor.”

Xiao Xunbao let out a cry, and the cold air around its body intensified again.

The Ice Flowers on the Four Poison Algae Flower’s body stopped trembling and returned to stillness.

The mechanical Pet raised the green flag and waved it in the direction of Qiao Sang and Xiao Xunbao.

A giant virtual screen appeared.

Wu Tianjiao’s photo disappeared, and Qiao Sang’s, Steel Treasure’s, and Xiao Xunbao’s photos were enlarged and frozen on the screen.

Small bursts of light and shadow fireworks bloomed above the photos.

“The match is over! The Four Poison Algae Flower could not break the Ice Emperor Ram’s combination skill of Ice Heaven Domain and Ice Flower Seal! Let’s congratulate contestant Qiao Sang for advancing to the finals with a record of 3:0! Reaching the ultimate battle!” On the commentary stand, Tian Yiwan announced the result with an extremely passionate tone.

Tang Xueran chimed in beside him, “At this point, both finalists have been determined. They are contestant Yuan Tianlong! And contestant Qiao Sang!”

In the contestant area, Yuan Tianlong, who had watched the entire match, smiled at Qiao Sang on the field, then stood up and left.

Tang Xueran continued, “Tomorrow night at 8 PM! The ultimate battle of this year’s Regional Competition! I hope to watch it again with the guests present and the audience in front of their televisions! We’ll see you there!”

The entire venue erupted in a deafening roar.

“Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!”

“Ah! Ice Emperor Ram actually swept two opponents!”

“What’s wrong with the Four Poison Algae Flower! It couldn’t break the Ice Flower Seal! All those King-level Pets in the previous rounds broke it!”

“I’m suddenly really looking forward to the finals. I originally thought the champion of this Regional Competition would undoubtedly be Yuan Tianlong, but now it’s uncertain.”

“Darn it! I didn’t get a ticket for the finals!”

“I originally thought Ice Emperor Ram countered the Four Poison Algae Flower because its Healing Light could dispel all Poison-type skills, but I didn’t expect the Four Poison Algae Flower to lose without even casting a single Poison-type skill…”

“Didn’t it use Four Poison?”

“…It caused absolutely no damage to Ice Emperor Ram, I completely forgot.”

“I feel that among all the contestants, only Yuan Tianlong’s Saw-Sound Dragon can break the Ice Flower Seal.”

“Who still remembers Qiao Sang’s age…”

“…I remember, truly unbelievable. I have a feeling that tomorrow’s Regional Competition viewership might be the highest in history.”

At the same time.

In the official live stream, the screen was filled with bullet comments like “Qiao Sang and Ice Emperor Ram are awesome.”

Family area.

She made it to the finals, her daughter made it to the finals… Ye Xiangting was so excited her face was flushed, and her hands, holding her phone to take pictures of the arena, were even trembling slightly.

Liu Yao took a deep breath, picked up his phone, and also took a picture of the arena.

Mi Jiala pulled out her phone, opened someone’s contact, and sent a message:

【Qiao Sang’s Steel Sword Falcon temporarily underwent Bond Evolution. The Energy Pill formula needs to be changed. I hope you can make time to come over.】

“Xiao Xunbao! Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao cheered a few times for its Yu Beast Master and Xiao Xunbao’s victory, then suddenly thought of something and poked Ye Xiangting’s shoulder with a short claw.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Xiangting turned to ask, her eyes still lingering with excitement.

“Xiao Xunbao.”

Xiao Xunbao pointed to Qiao Sang’s position on the field.

“You want to go find her?” Ye Xiangting tried to understand the meaning.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao nodded.

“Go ahead.” Ye Xiangting said with a smile.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao chirped with curved eyes and disappeared from its spot.

On the field.

Xiao Xunbao flicked its tail twice, then casually turned its head to look at its Yu Beast Master.

Well done! Qiao Sang expressed her meaning with her eyes.

Xiao Xunbao’s tail swayed twice again.

Qiao Sang waved her hand and recalled it into the yu beast codex.

Under the gaze and cheers of the entire audience, she stepped onto the back of a green bird-type Pet and returned underground, heading towards the backstage.

…

Backstage.

Public resting area.

Wu Tianjiao, in a bad mood, was packing her things. With a B-level Beast Tamer’s senses far exceeding ordinary people, she suddenly felt a gaze on her and couldn’t help but look up.

Not far away, the unique Ghost Ring King, which only one person in the entire venue possessed, was blinking its golden eyes and staring at her.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao, seeing that the human in front of it had noticed it, grinned amicably.

Wu Tianjiao: “???”

Is it smiling at me?

Wu Tianjiao looked to both sides and, seeing that she was indeed the only one around, gave the Ghost Ring King an awkward but polite smile.

Immediately after, she sped up her packing.

The Ghost Ring King was here, so Qiao Sang must be nearby. Having just lost the match with a 0:3 record, with the last two matches being swept by Ice Emperor Ram, she wasn’t very eager to see the other party right now.

Wu Tianjiao finished packing, slung her bag over her back, and then heard footsteps approaching.

It’s over, she thought.

Wu Tianjiao looked up and, sure enough, saw Qiao Sang’s figure.

“Xiao Xunbao~” Xiao Xunbao, seeing its Yu Beast Master, excitedly teleported over and rubbed its head against its Yu Beast Master’s head.

“How was it watching the match from the audience?” Qiao Sang asked with a smile.

She had sensed Xiao Xunbao’s location here when she entered the backstage, so she wasn’t surprised to see it here.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao excitedly expressed its feelings.

Good, she didn’t notice me… Wu Tianjiao turned to leave.

At this moment, Qiao Sang spoke:

“Thank you just now.”

Wu Tianjiao’s body suddenly stiffened, then she turned back and confirmed, “Thank me?”

Qiao Sang nodded: “When Steel Treasure evolved, you had Thunder Flax Spirit cast Lightning Web to protect it.”

Wu Tianjiao said:

“I would do that for any Pet evolving during a match.”

She paused, then added, “I believe you would too.”

Qiao Sang smiled: “Can you let Thunder Flax Spirit, Water Hog Overlord, and Four Poison Algae Flower come out for a moment?”

Wu Tianjiao frowned slightly:

“What do you want to do?”

“I want Xiao Xunbao to use Healing Light to heal them, as a thank you for protecting Steel Treasure.” Qiao Sang said.

Wu Tianjiao didn’t know who Xiao Xunbao was, but she knew that only Ice Emperor Ram had Healing Light.

Her mouth moved, wanting to forcefully utter, “I don’t need it,” and then turn and leave elegantly.

But in the end, she couldn’t resist the temptation of Healing Light, and her mouth opened to become, “Then I’ll trouble you.”

Wu Tianjiao formed hand Seals and simultaneously summoned Thunder Flax Spirit and the others.

Qiao Sang summoned Xiao Xunbao.

A幽blue light emanated from the gem on Xiao Xunbao’s forehead, shining on Thunder Flax Spirit and the others.

Soon, the light dissipated, and Thunder Flax Spirit and the others were completely free of injuries.

“Thunder Flax!” Thunder Flax Spirit looked down at its body and let out an excited cry.

“Hoggy~” Water Hog Overlord looked at Xiao Xunbao with a shy expression.

“Four Poison…”

The Four Poison Algae Flower looked at Xiao Xunbao, its eyes filled with wariness. It hadn’t forgotten the feeling of being frozen.

Healing Light really is a divine skill… Wu Tianjiao looked at her Pets, sighed inwardly, and finally let go of the grudge in her heart. With a wave of her hand, she recalled Thunder Flax Spirit and the others into the yu beast codex, then turned and said sincerely:

“Good luck in the finals.”

As long as Qiao Sang could win in the finals and defeat Yuan Tianlong, her 0:3 record wouldn’t be too ridiculed in the future.

“I will.” Qiao Sang nodded.

Wu Tianjiao took a step to leave, but after only two steps, she thought of something else, retreated, pulled out her phone, and said:

“Let’s exchange contact information. I’ll send you Yuan Tianlong’s information.”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then pulled out her phone and said with a smile:

“Okay.”

…

Tianwang Hotel.

Presidential suite.

Ye Xiangting, elegant and poised, stood by the window, looking at the scenery outside while on the phone:

“That’s right, she made it to the finals… I don’t know how the child trained, Qiao Sang really doesn’t need anyone to worry about her. Yes, you noticed too, didn’t you? She really has been smart since she was little… You’re coming! Of course, you’re welcome! But I can’t get tickets for the grand finals. I only got to watch it live because Qiao Sang made it to the grand finals and I used the family quota…”

Five minutes later, the call ended, and another call immediately came in:

“Second sister-in-law, yes, Qiao Sang made it to the grand finals… You watched the match too, hahaha, it’s not as exaggerated as you say. Her Steel Sword Falcon underwent temporary Bond Evolution, it’s not officially a King-level Pet yet, but Steel Treasure is really amazing… Steel Treasure is the Steel Sword Falcon’s name, yes, Qiao Sang named it, this child is very good at naming things…”

Fifteen minutes later, the call ended.

The next second, another new call came in:

“Third sister-in-law, you watched the match too, what? You stayed up to watch? Hahaha, tickets for this Regional Competition are very hard to get, but I didn’t even try to get them. It’s because family members of participating contestants get in for free, and the seats are pretty good… I’ll go back after Qiao Sang finishes the finals… Qiao Sang won’t be going back, you know, she’s currently studying at Imperial Beast Academy. That school specially assigned a teacher to guide her, and after the finals, she’ll continue her training…”

At the same time.

Another bedroom.

Qiao Sang was holding her phone, half-lying on the bed, checking Yuan Tianlong’s information.

Not only Wu Tianjiao, but Rong Yuhua also sent her a copy.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Suddenly, Xiao Xunbao let out a cry.

Qiao Sang looked up.

Steel Treasure also looked over.

Xiao Xunbao didn’t speak again, just blinked its eyes, looking at its Yu Beast Master and then at Steel Treasure with an expectant expression.

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, just about to speak.

“Qingqing!”

At this moment, Qingbao next to them let out a surprised cry.

Why is your shadow different from you?

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao suppressed the smile at the corner of its mouth, showing an expression of “Of course I did this.”

“Steel Sword.” Steel Treasure called out from the side.

Boss is amazing.

Xiao Xunbao’s smile became even harder to control.

Qiao Sang looked at the position of Xiao Xunbao’s shadow, only to see the dark figure with its claws on its hips, and even without any facial features, it still looked very proud.

“You can control the shadow without using your claws now?” Qiao Sang asked with a surprised expression.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao nodded, indicating that this was something it had casually practiced out of boredom while watching the match today.

“Ice Emperor…” Xiao Xunbao, who was practicing energy recovery, dispelled the blue light from its body and looked at Xiao Xunbao.

Match, boring?

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao felt the gaze, turned its head to see it was Xiao Xunbao, immediately understood something, was startled, and quickly waved its hand and cried out.

It was only during the match’s intermission that I got bored and practiced it!

Xiao Xunbao retracted its gaze.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao breathed a sigh of relief, and the connected shadow no longer stood with its hands on its hips, returning to normal. (End of Chapter)