Chapter 477: National semi-finals

Soon, Xiao Xunbao’s data appeared before her eyes.

Every match from now on was crucial, so she had to be fully prepared.

The semi-finals were scheduled for the evening, and coincidentally, the arena was outdoors. Xiao Xunbao had the Moonlight Power ability, which doubled its stats under moonlight, making it the most likely to win if sent out.

To be cautious, she decided to use her Gold Finger again. If she didn’t win after this, she’d have to slap herself twice.

However, when Qiao Sang looked at the data, she was a bit unsure how to proceed.

Sometimes, in a match, it’s not about using as many skills as possible, but rather using a few highly proficient skills that can be effectively combined.

Otherwise, randomly unleashing skills would only waste energy.

Just like the Exploding Ball she encountered today, it might use all its known skills and still not be as effective as a single Self-Destruct.

Currently, Xiao Xunbao’s skills, Fire Fang, Spark, Shadow Clone, Flame Charge, Mars Rain, and Psychic, had all reached the Profound Meaning level.

Apart from Zhao Chuanyu’s Scarlet Horned Dragon, whose age was unknown and full of uncertainties, she was certain that no Pet in the National Competition had stronger attack power than Xiao Xunbao.

To be fair, Xiao Xunbao’s Profound Level skills were already sufficient.

It was just that Qiao Sang felt it was safer to have an extra preparation.

Among Xiao Xunbao’s remaining skills, the most powerful were Destructive Beam and Hellfire.

However, both of these moves had been used in previous matches, so their proficiency couldn’t be easily increased.

Adding too many Point at once, with too obvious an increase, could easily draw suspicion.

Qiao Sang secretly calculated in her mind.

It would be better to add Point to other skills that hadn’t been used much, whose details were not well-known to others.

Qiao Sang looked at the data and finally focused on Phantom Flame.

Phantom Flame was also a High-level skill. Although its power wasn’t as strong as Destructive Beam and Hellfire, the fact that others couldn’t see it was a significant advantage in battle.

The proficiency didn’t need to be too high; reaching ‘Minor Accomplishment’ should be enough for the match.

After all, among the High-level Pets appearing in the National Campus Pet Beast League, the High-level skills they used, even at a high proficiency, were only at the ‘Minor Accomplishment’ level.

Thinking of this, Qiao Sang no longer hesitated. With a thought, she furiously added Point to Phantom Flame.

…

Qiao Sang opened her eyes, her consciousness returning to reality. She saw Xiao Xunbao practicing Psychic with Gravity steel beads, and Xiao Xunbao occasionally emitting incredibly sharp Ice Cone, practicing Ice Shard Guard.

Only Xiao Xunbao, taking advantage of her consciousness entering the yu beast codex, was playing on her phone.

Qiao Sang subconsciously worried: “Being addicted to phones isn’t a good sign…”

“What are you looking at?” Qiao Sang asked.

“Xun!”

Xiao Xunbao floated in front of its Yu Beast Master with the phone and pointed at a certain line of text on it.

Qiao Sang looked at the phone and was momentarily stunned: “You’re looking at trending topics?”

“Xun~”

Xiao Xunbao nodded.

Qiao Sang looked at it with amusement: “Can you understand it?”

“Xunxun~”

Xiao Xunbao extended its paw and made a “tiny bit” gesture.

Qiao Sang was a bit skeptical. She casually pointed to the trending topic # ChapterGagaMonsterSmoking# Chapter and asked, “What does this say?”

“Xun…”

Xiao Xunbao lowered its head and used its paw to tap on the trending topic, carefully looking at the photos and text that appeared.

Soon, it looked up and confidently let out a cry, also gesturing with something put into its mouth.

“Xunxun!”

It said this guy was eating something!

Qiao Sang: “…”

So you’re guessing words from pictures… Qiao Sang looked at Xiao Xunbao, who seemed curious about everything, then suddenly thought of something and asked:

“Do you want to go to school?”

“Xunxun!”

Xiao Xunbao immediately showed a horrified expression, shaking its head like a rattle-drum.

Go to school?!

Of course, it didn’t want to!

Only a ghost would want to!

Qiao Sang almost burst out laughing at Xiao Xunbao’s terrified expression: “Do you know what going to school is?”

“Xunxun!”

Xiao Xunbao nodded.

Of course, it knew. It used to always accompany her in the classroom in stealth, and it was utterly boring.

Qiao Sang coughed, almost forgetting about that.

Forget it, everything can wait until after the match.

“Xun…”

Seeing her Yu Beast Master stop talking, Xiao Xunbao silently breathed a sigh of relief.

So scary, almost had to go to school…

…

The next day, Qiao Sang woke up on time.

Ever since receiving the feedback, her biological clock had become increasingly excessive… Qiao Sang sat up, picked up her phone nearby, and felt a headache looking at the 6:00 AM on it.

After the match, winter break would start immediately. If her biological clock remained like this, how would she live in the future… Qiao Sang muttered to herself as she got up and washed.

Then she sat at her desk, opened her computer, and wrote down the tactics for facing Zhang Wandi, Tang Yi, and Zhao Chuanyu in separate matches.

The semi-finals were tonight. Since she was already awake, it was best not to waste time.

Qiao Sang’s fingers danced across the keyboard:

“[Zhang Wandi, ace Pet, Giant You Whale, thick-skinned and strong, with extremely high defense.]”

“[Its ability, Water Curtain, wraps its body in a water curtain, preventing it from becoming burned. It also has the ability Pressure, which creates Pressure on the opponent as soon as it appears. Pets that are timid or have low target levels might directly lose the will to fight.]”

“[Its attribute counters Xiao Xunbao, and its ability also counters it. However, the Giant You Whale’s spouting hole on its head is a weakness. Xiao Xunbao’s stats are doubled under the effect of Moonlight Power. At that time, as long as it focuses its attack on the Giant You Whale’s spouting hole…]

As she typed this, she suddenly thought of something.

Actually, if her opponent in the semi-finals really was Zhang Wandi, she didn’t necessarily have to send Xiao Xunbao out.

It was true that Xiao Xunbao had Moonlight Power at night, but ultimately, it was countered in terms of attribute and ability.

To be precise, sending Xiao Xunbao out was the correct choice…

For the rest of the morning, Qiao Sang spent her time revising on the computer.

After the battle plan was finalized, Qiao Sang discussed the tactics with Xiao Xunbao and the others.

Except for eating, there was hardly any time to rest.

When everything was done, she checked the time; it was 6:30 PM.

Perfect timing.

“Let’s go!”

Qiao Sang recalled Xiao Xunbao into the yu beast codex, picked up Xiao Xunbao, with Xiao Xunbao hovering above her head, pulled open the door, full of fighting spirit.

…

Shouyao Pet Arena.

Brilliant fireworks continuously bloomed in the sky.

In mid-air, Flying-type Pets wearing press passes had cameras hanging around their necks, holding them with their wings, and flashing wildly at the Host in the center of the arena.

“Hello everyone, this is the 336th National Campus Pet Beast League Individual Competition! I am your Host, Yin Jiang, and welcome everyone!”

“After fierce competition, we have determined the top four contenders for the National Competition.”

“The pinnacle showdown of colleges, where glory will fall, is today! These four individuals will compete in the National Campus Pet Beast League semi-finals under the witness of the entire nation!”

“Who will advance to the final, and who will meet tonight, let’s turn our attention to the big screen!”