Chapter 757: Snow Lion King (2-in-1)

“I know,” Qiao Sang nodded.

“You know?” Pilit was a little surprised.

Qiao Sang hummed, “Yesterday I watched the matches at home and roughly memorized all the players who successfully advanced.”

Understanding all possible opponents was a small habit she picked up from participating in the National Campus Pet Beast League.

However, unlike back then when teachers and School Team teammates helped organize information, she currently only had a basic understanding of the contestants’ most fundamental information, such as their profession and ace Pet, all of which could be found online.

Such a serious attitude towards learning… Pilit subconsciously compared the other party to his own good-for-nothing son and immediately felt a pang in his heart, but he quickly reined in his thoughts and asked,

“What information have you roughly gathered?”

“Groc Haroldsen, 27 years old,” Qiao Sang recalled the person’s information and said, “Four Pets: two General-level Pets, one High-level Pet, and one Beginner Pet.”

“His ace Pet is the Snow Lion King, a General-level Pet with water and Ice dual attributes. Its body fat is enough to resist the cold, and it won’t feel cold even below freezing point.”

“Not bad.” Pilit nodded, expressing approval of the information, then turned and asked,

“What about him as a person? Have you learned anything about him?”

Qiao Sang thought for a moment, then shook her head, “No, I only know his age, professional level, and the number of his Pets.”

That’s already pretty good. After all, most students in these training-oriented competitions only focus on strengthening their Pet’s training… Pilit slowly said,

“Pet Coordinators don’t overly focus on the Pet’s strength, but rather try every possible way to showcase the Pet’s charm. However, anyone with even a slight understanding of this profession knows that a true Pet Coordinator’s strength is actually not weak.”

“They often research and delve into a skill to its extreme. And the higher the level of the Pet Coordinator, the more they will try to perfectly integrate and combine two, or even multiple, skills to better display the Pet’s charm.”

“Groc has already achieved this.”

Qiao Sang listened quietly and summarized, “He knows combination skills?”

Pilit glanced at her, “And more than one.”

This opponent has some tricks up his sleeve… Qiao Sang felt a slight surge of excitement.

For combination skills to be perfectly executed, the skills involved must have extremely high proficiency.

Whether it’s a Professional Beast Tamer or a Professional Pet Coordinator, in the later stages, the key to maximizing a Pet’s strength lies in combination skills.

The current courses at Royal Union Dun University are laying the foundation for future combination skills.

She had the advantage of the Gold Finger, which allowed her to improve her skill proficiency quickly, so she could consider more combination pairings.

But for others, improving skill proficiency was not easy; it required careful consideration, targeted training, and then integration.

For the opponent to know multiple combination skills at this age, he could certainly be called a genius.

Pilit continued,

“There’s another very important point when battling a Pet Coordinator: don’t be misled.”

Qiao Sang recalled the scene where the dean of the Coordination Academy “disappeared” before her eyes and said seriously, “I understand.”

…

The Beastmaster Star Tournament only had each contestant appear and be introduced on the first day; this segment would not be repeated afterward.

So, once all the contestants had formed their teams, the matches quickly began on the field.

The atmosphere was lively, and the Pets appearing were ones Qiao Sang rarely saw. Everyone’s methods were endless, whether it was Pet Coordinators, Item Masters, Spirit Mark Masters, or other professions battling, it always made her feel like she was gaining new knowledge.

Time passed minute by minute.

A Staff walked over:

“Miss Qiao Sang, it’s your turn next. Please follow me to the backstage to prepare.”

“I’m going.” Qiao Sang stood up and said to Pilit.

“Go ahead.” Pilit nodded.

Qiao Sang followed the Staff to the backstage passage and was about to wave her hand to recall Ya Bao and Xiao Xunbao into the yu beast codex.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Just as she raised her hand, Xiao Xunbao understood its Yu Beast Master’s intention, let out a cry, indicating that it absolutely had to be sent out in the next match!

Qiao Sang stopped her movement, surprised, “Why? You usually don’t seem to like battling that much.”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao’s right嘴角微微上场, extended its claw, and adjusted its focusing monocle.

It had heard the conversation just now.

The next opponent was a Pet Coordinator, and it felt it had talent in that area and wanted to go up and have a PK.

Qiao Sang: “…”

Still influenced by the dean of the Coordination Academy…

No wonder it’s been posing so much lately…

When they came, it insisted on buying a towel to use as a cape… Qiao Sang complained inwardly while patiently explaining:

“We’re not participating in a coordination match right now.”

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao nodded, agreeing that this was a battle, and it should be the one sent out!

Qiao Sang: “…”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao waved its paw.

It’s fine if it’s not a coordination match. Anyway, the opponent is a Pet Coordinator, and they will display more coordination-related methods. It just wants to go up and try out such methods.

Saying that, it floated next to Ya Bao, patted its shoulder, and called out.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Big Brother Ya Bao, don’t worry. You get one match, I get one match, we can both take turns.

“Ya Ya.”

Ya Bao thought about it, found it reasonable, nodded, and agreed.

You two… Qiao Sang’s mouth twitched, and with a wave of her hand, she recalled them into the yu beast codex.

Two minutes later, the Commentator’s voice rang out on the field:

“Next, making their appearance are the charming contestant Groc Haroldsen! And contestant Qiao Sang, whose debut caused quite a stir!”

Qiao Sang walked out from the passage and onto the field.

Perhaps because she no longer heard remarks like “backdoor entry,” this time, she didn’t feel the nervousness she had on her debut two days ago.

Appearing at the same time was a slender young man with golden curly hair, wearing a white formal suit, exuding an aristocratic aura from a distance.

As the two appeared, enthusiastic cheers erupted from the audience.

“Groc! Groc!”

“Groc! You’re the most handsome!”

“Groc! Invincible!”

“Qiao Sang! Let us see Ice Aipalu again!”

Finally, I heard someone call my name… Qiao Sang felt relieved internally, her expression remaining calm and unchanged.

Groc turned his head, his lips curving into a charming smile, and blew a kiss to the audience on both sides.

“Ah ah ah ah! Groc! I love you!”

“Groc! Groc!”

“Ah ah ah!!!”

The cheers from the audience suddenly grew louder.

Qiao Sang no longer heard her name.

At this moment, a mechanical voice rang out: “3, 2, 1, match start!”

Qiao Sang’s hands rapidly formed seals.

She felt her sealing speed was much faster than before, but the opposing star array still lit up first.

“Show them!” As a lion-type Pet, about six meters tall, mostly blue with deep blue eyes, three white rings around its neck, and a white circular nose, appeared in the star array, Groc maintained the last motion of his seal, his tone suddenly becoming impassioned.

Snow Lion King… Qiao Sang recognized the Pet summoned by the opponent.

“Xue Xue.”

The Snow Lion King opened its mouth.

Instantly, raindrops fell from the sky like a beaded curtain.

The entire venue was enveloped in rain, forming a misty haze.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao appeared from the star array, and before it could be happy, it was completely drenched by the rain.

It seems that after returning, I must practice my sealing speed well, otherwise, it won’t do if every opponent I encounter summons their Pet before me… Qiao Sang reflected inwardly and then said aloud:

“Dark Shadow.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao looked at the massive opponent in the distance, teleported to high altitude, and brought its claws together.

Seeing this, Groc’s smile deepened a few points.

The so-called display, of course, was not as simple as just Rain Prayer.

“Xue Xue!”

The Snow Lion King cried out again, its entire body enveloped in frost, and the temperature of the entire field plummeted.

As the chilling mist enveloped the area, the ground around it was completely frozen with a layer of Ice.

At the same time, the falling rainwater in the sky showed a chilling aura, condensing onto the Ice crust.

“Bang bang bang!”

The rain turned into Ice rain, suddenly accelerating as it fell.

“Rain Prayer combined with Ice Mist, forming Ice Mist Rain!” The Commentator passionately spoke into the microphone: “It can both attack and make the field advantageous for oneself! Contestant Groc truly gained the upper hand from the very beginning!”

“How will contestant Qiao Sang respond? The Ice Mist Rain occupies the entire field, and Ghost-type Pet’s defense is usually relatively fragile. Even if Ghost Ring King goes invisible, it might be useless. Ice Mist Rain is solid, and Ghost Ring King’s teleportation is also countered!”

“Did contestant Groc anticipate that contestant Qiao Sang would summon Ghost Ring King?! To actually use such a combination skill!”

In the audience, Groc’s fans cheered wildly, as if the match had already been won.

A portion of the audience, still immersed in Qiao Sang’s various monstrous auras, couldn’t stand it:

“He just gained an advantage at the start, the match isn’t over yet.”

“Exactly, Ghost-type Pets are squishy, but this is a Ghost-type Pet from Blue Star. Maybe it’s a bit tougher than the Ghost-type Pets on our Super Dormant Star.”

“Shouldn’t you be supporting our own native Super Dormant Star contestant?” One of Groc’s fans said.

Those who were still defending Qiao Sang were instantly choked.

…

On the field, while everyone was discussing.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao’s head was continuously being pelted by the Ice rain.

It showed a pained expression, instinctively wanting to dispel the Dark Shadow it had just cast and condense a Light Wall above its head to block.

Qiao Sang’s voice rang out at this moment: “Use the shadow to block!”

Xiao Xunbao understood its Yu Beast Master’s meaning. It gritted its teeth and raised its short toe.

The Ghost Ring King, about six meters tall, synchronized its movements.

A thick shadow, about one meter in diameter, instantly emerged from its claw tip and swiftly flew to block Xiao Xunbao’s head.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

My head doesn’t hurt anymore… Xiao Xunbao couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief.

“Contestant Qiao Sang actually had Ghost Ring King use Dark Shadow Control for defense!” The Commentator provided a live commentary of the current situation: “Dark Shadow Control used as defense?! This is truly a completely new idea!”

My energy is not as good as others, my sealing speed is a step slower, and I’m already at a disadvantage… I still need to resolve this quickly… Qiao Sang analyzed inwardly and then said loudly again:

“Go!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Hearing its Yu Beast Master’s voice, Xiao Xunbao showed a serious expression and raised its second short toe.

The Ghost Ring King, about six meters tall, synchronized its movements.

Instantly, a black shadow shot out from the tip of the Ghost Ring King’s second short toe, rapidly striking towards the Snow Lion King’s position.

The Ice rain was still falling.

It densely pelted the shadow.

However, it only slowed its speed, causing the point of contact to slightly indent, but it did not break through the shadow.

The proficiency of this Dark Shadow Control seems to be higher than I imagined… Groc withdrew his gaze, brushed aside the stray hair on his forehead, and said,

“Ice Crystal Wall.”

The Snow Lion King retracted the energy it was using to cast the Ice mist, the chill dissipated, and the Ice rain in the air reverted to pure rainwater.

The next second, Ice energy condensed in front of the Snow Lion King, forming a thick, over six-meter-tall Ice Crystal Wall.

“It seems that the obstruction from the previous Ice Mist Rain caused the Ghost Ring King’s attack speed to not catch up with the Snow Lion King’s defense speed,” the Commentator said, observing the situation on the field.

The thick, one-meter-wide shadow touched the heavy Ice Crystal Wall.

Groc smiled confidently and said,

“Freeze! Snow Lion King!”

Those who can be Pet Coordinators must all be extroverts, right… Although Qiao Sang was complaining internally, she kept observing the situation before her.

Although the Ice Crystal Wall blocked the Dark Shadow Control, it also blocked the view…

“Now!” Qiao Sang shouted.

A chill spread outwards from the Ice Crystal Wall, and the shadow that came into contact with it instantly crackled and condensed a layer of Ice.

But just then, the Ghost Ring King, about six meters tall, suddenly vanished from the field.

The shadow also disappeared with it.

At the same time, Xiao Xunbao in the high sky also vanished.

Groc’s pupils constricted, and he shouted,

“Ice Cones falling from behind, don’t turn around!”

He hadn’t forgotten that Ghost Ring King had demonstrated Hypnosis in the previous match.

But for a battle where the situation can change every second, this command was truly too long.

From a panoramic view, Xiao Xunbao appeared behind the Snow Lion King.

It raised its claws, condensing a thick white light, and mercilessly struck towards the Snow Lion King’s head.

At this moment, the Snow Lion King had just begun to gather energy.

“Xue Xue!”

The Snow Lion King’s head suddenly took a heavy blow, feeling a ‘buzz,’ its internal energy dissipated, its body swayed, and it let out a painful cry.

Groc: “!!!”

What was that? Chop?!

Groc could hardly believe his eyes.

“Oh! What am I seeing!” The Commentator’s eyes lit up, excitedly: “Ghost Ring King actually unleashed Chop, a skill only Fighting-type Pets possess! Snow Lion King looks very pained! Ghost Ring King’s Chop seems to have very high proficiency!”

The audience suddenly erupted in an uproar.

“Is it normal for a Ghost-type Pet to know Fighting-type skills?!”

“I remember there are legends about Ghost-type and Fighting-type dual-attribute Pets…”

“Those are attributes determined at birth! This Ghost Ring King has small arms and legs, and no muscles, clearly it has nothing to do with Fighting-type!”

“I checked, Ghost Ring King is only a Ghost-type Pet. Qiao Sang’s is a variant; the Superpower System is a mutation!”

“Holy crap! Awesome!”

Amidst the audience’s discussions, a layer of white light condensed on Xiao Xunbao’s head, and it slammed heavily into the Snow Lion King’s head.

“Xue Xue!”

Even though the Snow Lion King’s head was many times larger than the Ghost Ring King’s, it was the Snow Lion King that was unstable and crying out in agony.

“Ghost Ring King used Mind Headbutt!” The Commentator stood up from his chair in excitement: “It used a High Level Superpower System skill!”

“Snow Lion King! Pull yourself together! Full-position defense!” Groc forcefully suppressed the shock in his heart and issued a command.

As long as the five Ice Crystal Walls completely sealed it off, the Snow Lion King could recover inside, and it wasn’t impossible to regain the advantage!

“Xue Xue…”

The Snow Lion King had thick fat and strong defense, but its weakness was its head. Now, having suffered two head attacks, it was in unbearable pain.

However, it still listened to its Yu Beast Master’s words.

The Snow Lion King shook its head, endured the pain, and opened its eyes. Then it saw its opponent in front of it, its eyes glowing purple.

“Xue Xue…”

“Bang!”

Three seconds later, a loud bang.

The Snow Lion King collapsed to the ground. (End of Chapter)