Chapter 1005: Finals (two in one)

“I haven’t heard much about this skill; could it be an Ultra-level skill…?” Qiao Sang’s heart stirred, and she couldn’t help but ponder.

Both Xiao Xunbao and Lu Bao already possess Ultra-level skills, and Steel Treasure also awakened one during its General-level phase. It doesn’t seem impossible for it to awaken another one during its King-level phase…

She reined in her thoughts, her consciousness returning to reality. Then, thinking of something, she picked up her phone to check the time and said to Steel Treasure,

“You maintain this form for now. I want to see how long you can sustain it.”

Knowing how long Steel Treasure can maintain its King-level form will allow her to better grasp the situation during battles.

“Steel Sword.” Steel Treasure nodded.

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: “Your cry hasn’t changed?”

Steel Treasure was also stunned for a moment, then tried another cry: “Steel Chief?”

Qiao Sang: “…”

This cry needs to be controlled and changed somehow…

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao listened to the conversation from the side, a melancholic expression on its face.

Although having a King-level subordinate was very exciting, from her Yu Beast Master’s words, it seemed the subordinate was definitely going to participate in tomorrow’s competition.

It couldn’t compare to Big Brother Xiao Xunbao or Lu Bao.

There were only three slots for participation, so it seemed it wouldn’t be able to enter the arena…

“Steel Chief?”

Steel Treasure noticed Xiao Xunbao’s mood, turned its head, and let out a cry.

What’s wrong, Boss?

Xiao Xunbao’s spirits lifted, and it quickly let out an energetic cry:

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Boss is fine!

“After the competition, we’ll go to Zhiya District,” Qiao Sang said with a smile from the side.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

After hearing that, Xiao Xunbao happily floated around in a circle.

Zhidia! Zhidia!

So easy to coax… Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, a smile in her eyes.

“Steel Chief,” Steel Treasure expressed its agreement in its mind.

Qiao Sang withdrew her gaze, picked up her phone, and while keeping an eye on the time, typed “Steel Guided Ray” into the search engine.

Soon, the page jumped, and relevant information appeared:

【Steel Guided Ray, a Steel-type Ultra-level skill, gathers the metal power within a Steel-type Pet into energy and fires it out like a ray. Its power is like a missile, causing immense damage.】

As expected, it’s an Ultra-level skill… Although she had some suspicions, Qiao Sang couldn’t help but let her lips curve upward.

The difficulty of awakening and learning Ultra-level skills is well-known. Otherwise, in the Regional Competition, which gathered the strongest young Yu Beast Masters, not many Yu Beast Masters’ Pets would possess Ultra-level skills…

No, besides her, there was one other person whose Pet had an Ultra-level skill.

Yuan Tianlong and Saw-Sound Dragon’s figures flashed through Qiao Sang’s mind.

Although Yuan Tianlong’s Saw-Sound Dragon had never displayed an Ultra-level skill in this Regional Competition, the information sent by Wu Tianjiao and Rong Yuhua stated that Yuan Tianlong’s Saw-Sound Dragon had awakened a move called Dragon Sound Burst when it evolved.

This move can attack opponents with terrifying sound waves, not only damaging their nervous system and causing them to fall into a state of “tinnitus” but also directly incapacitating their ability to think, causing them to faint and lose combat effectiveness.

In other words, their brain can’t think, and their ears can’t hear their Yu Beast Master’s commands.

If they have strong willpower and manage not to collapse immediately, but these two points take effect, they will still be standing there taking a beating and will eventually lose the competition.

The most terrifying thing is that this move is not just a sound wave attack; it also has a sound burst attack.

Even if a Pet has a skill that specifically blocks sound to resist the sound waves, Dragon Sound Burst will still explode around it, unleashing immense attack power.

Yuan Tianlong’s Saw-Sound Dragon, however, has never demonstrated this move in a competition. It is said that although it was awakened, its performance is unstable, and it cannot be successfully unleashed 100% of the time.

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure’s voice rang out.

Qiao Sang glanced at the time, put down her phone, and looked up.

Steel Treasure had already returned to its General-level form.

One minute…

Regardless of whether Saw-Sound Dragon can unleash Dragon Sound Burst, she must treat it as if the opponent can unleash this move 100% of the time.

Xiao Xunbao’s hearing is excellent, so this move would only cause it greater harm.

Although Steel Treasure’s King-level form has terrifyingly strong defense, it is ultimately a temporary evolution, and its mental strength is far inferior to Saw-Sound Dragon’s. It might be able to withstand Dragon Sound Burst’s sound burst, but not necessarily its sound waves.

Moreover, Steel Treasure can only maintain its King-level form for about one minute.

Only Lu Bao, as long as it isn’t instantly killed by Dragon Sound Burst, its Healing Light can restore any damage it takes at any time…

If Lu Bao could face Saw-Sound Dragon tomorrow, that would be great… Qiao Sang thought.

…

The next day.

Early morning.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao cried out beside its Yu Beast Master.

Qiao Sang’s eyes were closed; she didn’t respond.

“Xiao Xunbao!” Xiao Xunbao raised its paw, pushed its Yu Beast Master, and cried out again.

“What is it…?” Qiao Sang opened her eyes, full of sleepiness.

The moment she saw Xiao Xunbao, her mind cleared a little, and then a thought flashed through her mind:

Xiao Xunbao actually woke up earlier than me…

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao pointed out the window and cried out.

It meant the sky was bright, and it was time to get up!

Qiao Sang: “…”

Qiao Sang picked up her phone from the side and checked the time: 7:01 AM.

Her expression immediately became strange:

“You woke up so early today?”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao cried out energetically, indicating that it wasn’t early; the sky was already bright, and it was time to prepare for training. The finals were tonight.

Qiao Sang was silent for two seconds, then got up, put on her shoes, and said,

“Eat first. Just practice a little during training; don’t use too much energy, or it will take a lot of time to recover, and there’s still the competition tonight.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao listened, nodded, and then looked at Xiao Xunbao.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao understood, took off its ring, and prepared to pull out an Energy Pill from inside.

“Thump-thump~”

At this moment, a knock on the door sounded, then it was gently pushed open.

Her mother smiled at the doorway:

“I heard sounds outside. You really are awake.”

Qiao Sang was a little surprised:

“Mom, you’re awake so early too.”

“As soon as I thought about the finals today, I got so excited I couldn’t sleep,” Ye Xiangting said with a smile, sporting two big dark circles under her eyes. “It’s good that you’re awake. I was just about to ask the service cat to get some food. What do you want to eat? We can order together.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao cried out excitedly.

Xiao Xunbao silently withdrew the paw it had extended into the ring.

Energy Pills could be eaten every day, but the good things in the hotel couldn’t be eaten every day. It knew Big Brother Xiao Xunbao would definitely choose the latter.

Because it also chose the latter.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao raised its paw and excitedly reported what it wanted to eat.

Qiao Sang dutifully translated everything, then went to the bathroom for a quick wash.

By the time she finished washing up, the service cat had already brought the food and placed it on the dining table in the living room, with remarkable efficiency.

“You’re up so early today. Couldn’t you sleep either?” Ye Xiangting asked while eating.

“No, Xiao Xunbao woke me up,” Qiao Sang said.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao, with its mouth full of food, still didn’t forget to cry out, echoing its Yu Beast Master’s words, indicating that yes, it was the one who woke her up.

“Xiao Xunbao must have been thinking about the competition, that’s why it woke up so early, right?” Ye Xiangting looked at Xiao Xunbao and asked with a smile.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao swallowed its food and nodded.

Qiao Sang took a sip of porridge and said helplessly:

“The competition is tonight.”

“I know,” Ye Xiangting said, then asked curiously, “But this is the finals. Aren’t you nervous at all?”

She noticed that her daughter’s mindset was incredibly stable now.

She used to show signs of nervousness when participating in the National Campus Pet Beast League, but now, it was the Regional Competition, and she had already reached the finals, yet she seemed completely devoid of nervousness.

Qiao Sang said with a relaxed expression, “I’ve already made it to the finals. Whether I win or not, it has already exceeded my original expectations, so what’s there to be nervous about?”

To be honest, reaching this point itself had exceeded her own expectations.

One must know that before signing up for the Regional Competition in the Yukong Beast Arena, Lu Bao hadn’t even evolved yet, and she was still a C-level Beastmaster. Let alone the finals, she hadn’t even thought about making it into the top thirty.

Besides, the original intention of participating in the Regional Competition was for training, not to win the championship.

“Steel Sword.”

Suddenly, Steel Treasure’s voice echoed in her mind.

You’re lying.

Qiao Sang turned to look at the approaching Steel Treasure, a smile appearing on her face: “You’re awake.”

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure responded and walked over, picking up an Energy Pill to eat. It was quite considerate not to mention the “lying” comment it had made in her mind.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

At this moment, Xiao Xunbao cried out with a serious expression, indicating that it was wrong, and that she was clearly nervous and wanted to win the championship.

Qiao Sang: “…”

She looked at Xiao Xunbao with a complicated expression. Steel Treasure had a bond with her and could sense her thoughts, which was one thing. But she didn’t expect Xiao Xunbao, who usually looked so easy to fool and didn’t even have a bond, would also know that what she had just said wasn’t true…

“What is Xiao Xunbao saying?” Ye Xiangting asked.

Qiao Sang sighed and told the truth:

“It says I’m wrong, and that I’m clearly very nervous.”

Ye Xiangting was stunned for a moment, then chuckled:

“If you’re nervous, you’re nervous. What’s there to deny?”

So she was nervous after all. It seemed her facial management was very good…

Qiao Sang was silent for a moment and said,

“I’m afraid you’ll have too high expectations, and then be very disappointed if I don’t win.”

Initially, she really hadn’t thought about winning the championship, or even making it into the top thirty. But as the competitions progressed, and now that she was in the finals, just one more match would secure the final victory. To say she didn’t want to win the championship would definitely be a lie.

However, she didn’t have absolute confidence in winning the championship. Rather than letting her mother hold onto hope and then be disappointed, it was better to let her relax and view the competition before it started.

Ye Xiangting was stunned again, then said with a smile,

“You’ve made it to the finals; what’s there for me to be disappointed about? Your official participation in the Regional Competition has already brought me a great surprise.”

After a pause, she said seriously,

“No matter whether you win this competition or not, you’re already amazing.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao cried out, indicating that with it there, its Yu Beast Master would definitely win.

Qiao Sang looked at her mother, then at Xiao Xunbao, and said with a smile,

“I understand.”

…

7:30 PM.

Yuhua District.

Hanggang City.

Inside an office building, Qiao Wangyang sat at his desk, staring intently at the live stream on his laptop, afraid of missing the start time.

“Old Yang, aren’t you off work yet?” A man with thinning hair next to him picked up his briefcase, stood up, walked over, and asked,

“What are you watching?”

“Watching my daughter’s competition,” Qiao Wangyang said.

Yukong Beast Arena Regional Competition — Finals… The man with thinning hair saw the title of the live stream and heard the words, his mouth twitched, and he didn’t want to talk anymore, saying,

“Then you watch; I’m leaving first.”

With that, he turned and left.

Another man, also with not much hair, quickly came up beside him, walking side by side, chatting idly:

“I heard a newly opened seafood buffet seems good. Want to go together?”

“No, I have to go home and accompany my wife.”

“Then I’ll go call Old Yang to come along.”

“Don’t go; he wants to watch his daughter’s competition.”

“…Qiao Sang?”

The man with thinning hair nodded.

“Does he really not need to go to the hospital? How can he fantasize about Qiao Sang being his daughter? That’s too outrageous.”

“Maybe he’s been under too much work pressure lately.”

“I think there’s something wrong with his brain. I almost believed him at first and told him to make a call, but he just didn’t know any phone numbers. Fantasies should have a limit.”

“Speaking of Qiao Sang, my wife is calling me home to watch the competition together. She and my two kids are all Qiao Sang’s fans now.”

“Forget it, I’m not going for any buffet either. I’m going home to watch the competition. I heard today is the finals of the Yukong Beast Arena Regional Competition. If Qiao Sang wins…”

The voices of the two grew fainter and fainter until they disappeared.

Qiao Wangyang stared at the screen on his computer, his face grim.

Why did everyone refuse to believe that Qiao Sang was really his daughter…

…

7:50 PM.

Yukong Beast Arena District.

Yukong Beast Arena.

Neon lights and shadows passed through the arena.

Wherever they went, one could see a sea of black heads.

Everyone’s faces were filled with excitement, and they were all talking loudly, very agitated.

“Ahhh! Ten more minutes! Ten more minutes!”

“Yuan Tianlong and Qiao Sang, just thinking about it is exciting. I really don’t know who will win.”

“It must be Yuan Tianlong! He can take on three with just one Saw-Sound Dragon.”

“Bullshit! He only fought against some ordinary King-level Pets.”

“No King-level Pet is ordinary.”

“Qiao Sang is still the only contestant with three King-level Pets.”

“Steel Sword Falcon’s was a temporary bond evolution. It’s not even certain if it can evolve again.”

“You!”

“Stop arguing, everyone! The Host is out!”

Front row of Area A.

Three acquaintances of Qiao Sang sat together.

Yu Ke and Yu Le looked at the cheering stick in Rong Yuhua’s hand, their expressions somewhat strange.

Rong Yuhua glanced at them: “Why are you two looking at me like that?”

The Rong family and the Yu family had a friendship, so he wasn’t completely unfamiliar with these two younger sisters.

“Are you a fan of Qiao Shen?” Yu Ke asked cautiously, looking at the Qiao Sang cheering stick in his hand.

“Fan?” Rong Yuhua shook his head: “No, I’m her friend.”

When did Qiao Shen become his friend…? Yu Ke and Yu Le exchanged glances.

At this moment, the Host’s voice rang out:

“Distinguished guests, national audience, good evening everyone! Welcome to this year’s Regional Competition! The venue for the final finals! Tonight, at the Yukong Beast Arena in Tian’an City, we will determine the ultimate champion of this Regional Competition!” (End of Chapter)