Chapter 968: This skill is good (two in one)

“Flower Bud!”

The Flower Bud Lizard’s eyes glowed green, and a storm formed by flying leaves instantly took shape.

Immediately after, it shook its head, and a large amount of white powder drifted out from its red flower, spreading into the Leaf Storm and merging with it.

The combination of Whirlwind Paralysis, Leaf Storm, and Paralysis Powder meant that even if the Leaf Storm couldn’t catch up to the opponent immediately, the Paralysis Powder spreading with the storm would be inhaled by the opponent, causing them to be paralyzed, slow down, and then be struck by the Leaf Storm.

It was true that the Qingyin Fairy could use Wind Transformation, but even with Wind Transformation, the Paralysis Powder floating in the air would affect it, and it might even be more easily inhaled than other Pets. Everyone said that the Qingyin Fairy was least afraid of wind-type skills, but the Leaf Storm was not just a storm; it was a storm formed by flying leaves, and the flying leaves were the key. If the Qingyin Fairy dared to use Wind Transformation and rush into it, it would be finished… Shi Bing’s heart pounded, excited, his hands clenched into fists, staring intently at the scene on the field, afraid of missing the moment the Qingyin Fairy would be hit and swept into the Leaf Storm.

He naturally knew that Qiao Sang had a legendary Pet, Qingfeng Nini, which had recently evolved, but he never expected her to send out the newly evolved Qingyin Fairy to battle.

No wonder she had suddenly recalled the Steel Sword Falcon midway through earlier.

Shi Bing’s blood boiled like never before, mixed with a hint of complexity; for a moment, he didn’t know if Qiao Sang looked up to him or down on him.

The former was that she sent out a legendary Pet to battle him, the latter was that this legendary Pet was currently only a High Level form.

But no matter what, he had to thank her, because this would be his most famous battle!

The storm formed by flying leaves, mixed with white powder, raged wildly on the field.

“Hold your breath! Against the Wind!” Qiao Sang calmly issued the command.

If it were Yabao and the others, based on their past combat experience and mutual understanding, the command to hold their breath probably wouldn’t need to be explicitly stated. But now, the one battling was Qingbao, who had the shortest contract time and the least combat experience, so she cautiously made the command clearer.

As soon as the command was given, a sudden strong gust of wind inexplicably rose on the field, blowing towards the Leaf Storm.

However, the power of this wind was not as strong as the Leaf Storm, and it was instantly defeated and dispersed.

“Increase!” With just one glance, Qiao Sang knew that Qingbao had not used the maximum power of Favorable Wind.

It was afraid that its own energy was already lower than the opponent’s, and if it consumed too much at once, subsequent energy wouldn’t keep up.

Qingbao, in Wind Transformation, heard its Yu Beast Master’s voice and, without hesitation, increased the circulation of energy within its body.

A gust of wind, several times stronger than before, blew into the Leaf Storm.

The violently spinning leaves actually changed direction and attacked towards the Flower Bud Lizard.

“Disperse!” Shi Bing’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately made a decisive command.

The Flower Bud Lizard dispelled the green light in its eyes.

The storm disappeared, and the flying leaves scattered across the ground.

“The Qingyin Fairy actually changed the direction of the Leaf Storm!” On the commentary stand, Tian Yiwan analyzed, “Everyone says that the Qingyin Fairy can change the direction of any wind, but the premise is to use Wind Transformation to enter the wind and control it. However, the Flower Bud Lizard used Leaf Storm and also added Paralysis Powder. Even if the Qingyin Fairy held its breath and wasn’t paralyzed, it should have been hit first by the tearing force of the leaves inside.”

Saying that, he sighed:

“It seems the Qingyin Fairy still has some abilities we don’t know about.”

Qingbao disappeared in Wind Transformation, and it was impossible to see what skill it had used to respond, so the commentators could only speculate.

Tang Xueran also analyzed, “The Qingyin Fairy is one level below the Flower Bud Lizard. Besides using Wind Transformation to enter and control the wind direction, there’s another possibility for changing the wind direction: relying on skills like Favorable Wind that have a much higher proficiency than Leaf Storm.”

“That’s right.” Tian Yiwan nodded, “Although the main purpose of Favorable Wind is for team combat, to increase the speed of all teammates within a certain period, it has many derivative uses, such as blowing wind to change the direction of natural wind.”

During the two commentators’ explanation, Qingbao appeared, covering its nose, looking uncomfortable.

It hadn’t practiced holding its breath, and the time just now had already reached its limit.

Seeing this, Shi Bing’s mind stirred, and he quickly said:

“Paralyze!”

Even though the Qingyin Fairy was a legendary Pet, it was ultimately only High Level, and probably didn’t have any skills to break through the Flower Bud Lizard’s defense. In fact, he only needed to have the Flower Bud Lizard continuously use Paralysis Powder, and the Qingyin Fairy, which had extremely high demands for air, would definitely appear, as it couldn’t hold its breath forever.

“Flower Bud!”

The Flower Bud Lizard shook its head, and a large amount of powder floated out from its flower.

“Inhale!” Qiao Sang shouted.

Qingbao turned its head, deeply inhaled with its back to the direction the pollen was drifting from, puffed out its cheeks, and disappeared with Wind Transformation.

White powder continuously floated out from the Flower Bud Lizard’s flower, spreading over most of the field.

“Wind.”

As Qiao Sang’s words fell, a strong wind blew again, dispersing the white powder on the field, with most of it drifting towards the Flower Bud Lizard.

The Flower Bud Lizard remained motionless, continuing to spread pollen from the flowers on its tentacles.

Most of the people in the audience, besides being worried, also showed a hint of disappointment.

“I thought the Qingyin Fairy could fight back and forth with the Flower Bud Lizard. I didn’t expect it to be like a normal High-level Pet, completely suppressed by a General-level Pet.”

“A dignified legendary Pet actually keeps using Wind Transformation to avoid battle…”

“The powerful one is Wind God Cloud, not the Qingyin Fairy. And if the Qingyin Fairy’s talent and resources aren’t enough, it might not even evolve to a God-level form. We still need to demystify legendary Pets.”

“I already said Qiao Sang recalled the Steel Sword Falcon too early. Look, this Flower Bud Lizard hasn’t even taken much damage. Let alone the Qingyin Fairy just evolving, even if it had already reached High Level late stage, it might not be able to defeat a General-level Pet.”

In the family area, Liu Yao listened to the conversations, feeling no particular surprise.

The essence of humans is actually to admire the strong. The reason why everyone liked Qingbao so much before they even saw it was because it was a legendary Pet that could evolve into the God-level form, Wind God Cloud.

All the halos and the impression of a legendary Pet made the people in the central area unconsciously project the image of a strong entity onto Qingbao, even though Qingbao was currently only High Level. They instinctively believed it could fight back and forth with a General-level Pet, and perhaps even win.

Lubao was different; in the hearts of the people in the Ancient Mist region, it was an endangered Pet, peaceful and precious, and could save people with incurable diseases. So, they both wanted to see it battle and hoped it wouldn’t get hurt.

If Qingbao lost this match, not meeting their secret expectations, they would be disappointed.

However, Qingbao had proposed to compete at this stage, so it probably didn’t care what others thought.

On the field.

It seems the Flower Bud Lizard is immune to its own Paralysis Powder… This won’t do. The Leaf Storm just now and the previous Root Net didn’t pose much of a threat to the Flower Bud Lizard. Qingbao must see the Flower Bud Lizard unleash a more powerful attack skill so that it can successfully use it during power conversion… Thinking of this, Qiao Sang’s lips curled into a smirk, and she said disdainfully to her distant opponent:

“Is that all?”

Shi Bing: “???”

No, what kind of arrogant words are you spouting? Aren’t I the one suppressing you right now?

Qingbao heard its Yu Beast Master’s words, somehow understood, and appeared, its face flushed, yet it forced out an expression of “nothing special,” and then continued to disappear with Wind Transformation.

Flower Bud Lizard: “???”

Am I actually at a disadvantage right now? Or has the opponent been toying with me all along? The Flower Bud Lizard began to doubt itself for a moment.

“Contestant Qiao Sang expressed disdain for Contestant Shi Bing!” On the commentary stand, Tian Yiwan said in surprise:

“I didn’t expect Contestant Qiao Sang to directly voice her thoughts. It seems she really looks down on the strength Contestant Shi Bing has shown.”

“A youth should be arrogant when it’s appropriate.” Tang Xueran said, “If I had this kind of strength at 17, I’d definitely be even more arrogant than her.”

After a pause, she added:

“However, the Qingyin Fairy is clearly at a disadvantage right now. Could it be that Contestant Qiao Sang was just assessing Contestant Shi Bing’s strength before, and hasn’t officially launched an attack?”

During the commentators’ explanation, Qiao Sang put her hand to her mouth and suddenly yawned.

This action caused the commentary to stutter for a moment.

In the audience, everyone looked at each other, not understanding why Qiao Sang’s state in the battle had suddenly changed as if she were a different person.

Shi Bing: “!!!”

Nothing was more humiliating than an opponent suddenly feeling sleepy during a battle.

To look down on me so much… Shi Bing’s surging emotions turned from hot blood to anger. He sneered:

“Are you trying to provoke me? What’s the point? The Qingyin Fairy is still just a High-level Pet. This match, you will lose.”

Qiao Sang smiled: “Is that so?”

“Poison Vine!” Shi Bing’s eyes sharpened, and he instantly changed his previous combat strategy.

“Flower Bud!”

The Flower Bud Lizard’s eyes glowed green.

In an instant, thick purple vines suddenly shot out from underground, rapidly growing to tens of meters, striking fiercely at the air.

Along with the whipping of the purple vines, a large area of highly toxic purple gas was sprayed.

Holy cow, this Flower Bud Lizard actually held back a poison-type move… But this move won’t do either, it won’t cause fatal damage to the Flower Bud Lizard… I hope Qingbao can hold on… Qiao Sang’s heart sank, but her expression remained as steady as an old dog, even curling her lips as if watching a clown show.

Qingbao appeared in the high sky, covering its nose.

“Entangle!” Shi Bing immediately followed.

The Flower Bud Lizard’s eyes flashed green.

Dozens of purple vines, as if seeing prey, madly sought to entangle Qingbao.

“Charm.” Qiao Sang said.

The Flower Bud Lizard had indeed quickly broken free from Charm before, but this move did affect it, even if only for a brief moment.

Qingbao re-transformed into wind and disappeared, holding its breath as it swiftly weaved through dozens of continuously writhing purple vines.

Then, it reappeared a few meters from the Flower Bud Lizard, blinked, and blew a seductive kiss.

The Flower Bud Lizard’s eyes immediately glazed over, then it showed an infatuated expression.

The purple vines, which occupied most of the field, suddenly went limp.

“Absorb.” Qiao Sang said.

Even if the Flower Bud Lizard reacted quickly this time, at such a short distance, this move would definitely hit it.

Qingbao blew a kiss.

A kiss formed by pink energy attacked the Flower Bud Lizard.

However, at this moment, the Flower Bud Lizard’s eyes suddenly cleared, and at the same time, the purple vines behind Qingbao came back to life, swiftly wrapping around and binding Qingbao.

It’s tied up! The scene on the field made the audience’s hearts jump.

The pink kiss hit the Flower Bud Lizard.

The Flower Bud Lizard felt its internal energy draining, and it frowned slightly.

“My Flower Bud Lizard has rich combat experience. Do you think it would fall for the same trick twice?” Shi Bing said.

Logically, he shouldn’t talk so much in the arena, but remembering the opponent’s dismissive attitude earlier, he just couldn’t help it.

As he spoke, Qiao Sang’s gaze fell on the Flower Bud Lizard’s claws below.

A wooden thorn was stuck there, no one knew when.

Such a quick reaction, and so ruthless to itself… Qiao Sang admired internally, but on the surface, she still feigned an expression of “no big deal.”

It doesn’t matter that Qingbao is tied up; it can use Wind Transformation. The problem is that the toxins have already contaminated its body, so it must be done quickly… Qiao Sang smiled:

“So what if it’s tied up? Qingbao can use Wind Transformation. Can you finish it off instantly?”

“Qingqing…”

Qingbao showed a pained expression from the toxin invasion. It was about to use Wind Transformation, but stopped when it heard its Yu Beast Master.

Shi Bing stopped wasting words, immediately decided to finish it off for Qiao Sang to see, and shouted:

“Bind! Sunlight!”

The Flower Bud Lizard’s eyes glowed green.

All the purple vines on the field swiftly wrapped around Qingbao.

Qingbao’s figure quickly disappeared, leaving only a giant purple ball formed by entangled vines on the field.

“Flower Bud!”

Immediately after, the Flower Bud Lizard looked up and let out a loud cry towards the sun.

The sunlight was dazzling.

Then, the Flower Bud Lizard lowered its head, aimed at the opponent’s direction, and opened its mouth.

A blinding white beam of light instantly shot out from its mouth, striking the giant purple ball in front of it with a roar.

With a loud “bang,” the center of the giant purple ball was completely pierced, and the vines were annihilated and disappeared.

Qingyin Fairy… In the audience, everyone’s expressions were complex, completely lacking the usual excitement when a Pet unleashed a powerful move in a battle.

Sunlight Beam, a Grass-type High Level skill, collects abundant sunlight and emits a powerful beam of light for attack. This skill is powerful enough… Qiao Sang showed a genuine smile:

“This skill is good. It’s mine now.”

Shi Bing: “???”

Qingbao appeared a hundred meters in the sky.

The whole place was in an uproar; the audience, who had been sighing and disinterested a second ago, were now overjoyed and completely ecstatic.

When did the Qingfeng Fairy escape?! Shi Bing’s eyes widened.

“Switch!” Qiao Sang shouted.

With an S-rank maxed-out Wind Transformation ability, escaping such a binding was simply effortless.

“Qingqing!”

Qingbao looked at the opponent below, its eyes glowing blue.

Shi Bing felt something was off and instinctively issued a command:

“Entangle!”

A purple vine emerged from the ground.

Shi Bing: “???”

No, what’s the point of you using one poison vine!

“Flower Bud!”

Before his confusion was answered, the Flower Bud Lizard showed a panicked expression and cried out.

It couldn’t use its skills!

The next second, thick purple vines wrapped around the Flower Bud Lizard.

Shi Bing: “!!!”

Combining Qiao Sang’s previous words, what else did he not understand until now? Power conversion! This is a Superpower System power conversion!

“Qingqing!”

Qingbao raised its head and cried out towards the sun.

The sunlight was dazzling.

Then, Qingbao lowered its head, aimed at the opponent’s direction, and opened its mouth.

A dazzling white beam of light instantly condensed in its mouth, accurately striking the Flower Bud Lizard. (End of Chapter)