Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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As Yi Ao finished speaking, eight holographic images appeared before the audience, shifting and changing.

Soon, the images split into four groups and froze.

[Lianje Region, Song Wenying VS Guwu Region, Ma Zongji]

[Guwu Region, Hu Fan VS Yu Hua Region, Shan Huaiyang]

[Yuhua Region, Qiao Sang VS Xilu Region, Deng Tianyue]

[Guwu Region, Qin Shoruan VS Xilu Region, Shao Liben]

In the contestant area, a boy with slightly brown hair looked at the photo of his opponent and his expression changed.

If there was anyone in the quarterfinals he absolutely did not want to face, it would undoubtedly be Qiao Sang.

Two of her three pets were high-level, and each one had advanced skills with a high proficiency, making it nearly impossible to compete.

He looked at the coach beside him, trying to seek some psychological comfort.

Sensing the gaze, the coach put down the tablet, patted his shoulder, and said, “Your opponent is no ordinary player. Just perform at your usual level, and remember, you’ve already made it to the national competition.”

“No ordinary player, no ordinary player…” Deng Tianyue couldn’t help but feel speechless.

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The competition proceeded smoothly.

Now, all the contestants on stage had high-level pets, which added to the excitement for the audience.

Moreover, with only four groups of matches and the third group being Qiao Sang’s, the crowd's emotions were running high, with everyone chatting happily.

“Our Guwu Region’s kids are amazing! Three of them made it to the top eight.”

“Anyone who can join this competition must be from a wealthy family. Look at their pets, none of them you’d normally see on the streets.”

“You don’t know other regions’ pets, how can you be sure they’re rare elsewhere?”

“High-level pets are rarely seen on the streets.”

“I’m just saying…”

The competition quickly reached the second group. Watching the contestants already summon their pets, Xu Yixuan asked, “Who do you think will win, Hu Fan or Shan Huaiyang?”

“Hu Fan.” Qiao Sang answered without hesitation.

“Why?” Xu Yixuan was curious.

Qiao Sang pointed to Yabao, who was enthusiastically cheering in her arms, and calmly said, “Because he’s cheering for the Mudbone Turtle.”

The Mudbone Turtle was Shan Huaiyang’s pet.

Xu Yixuan: …

Ten minutes later, Shan Huaiyang’s Mudbone Turtle predictably lost the match.

“Yap…”

Yabao’s tail drooped down.

The power of this toxic cheerleading was absolutely amazing… Xu Yixuan couldn’t help but glance at the dejected Blazing Star Canine.

Soon, the third match began.

The spotlight shone on Yi Ao, who excitedly announced, “Let’s welcome the next contestants! Qiao Sang from Yuhua Region! And Deng Tianyue from Xilu Region!”

Cheers erupted throughout the Pet Battle Arena, with the names Qiao Sang and Ice Xilu echoing through the venue.

The intense BGM played.

Under the blue lighting, Qiao Sang appeared on the stage.

So this is what it feels like to be treated differently… Deng Tianyue felt a bit dazed.

In the previous two matches, the enthusiasm for Guwu Region contestants hadn’t been as intense…

“What was Deng Tianyue’s pet again?” A spectator was discussing as the two contestants appeared.

“Wait, let me check.”

Someone next to them took out their phone and after a moment said, “His high-level pet is the Evil-type Black Devouring Demon, and his mid-level pets are the Bug-type and Fighting-type Giant Needle Ant.”

The person asking got excited upon hearing this: “Evil-type pets can counter Psychic-types, and Blazing Star Canine has Psychic-type attributes, so Qiao Sang will probably summon Ice Xilu, right?”

“That’s probably true for other contestants, but it’s hard to say for Qiao Sang. Also, the most important thing for Blazing Star Canine is its Fire attribute.”

While the audience discussed, Qiao Sang and Deng Tianyue formed hand seals.

In the next moment, Ice Xilu and Giant Needle Ant appeared before the crowd.

“Lu.”

“Zhen.”

“Wow!”

The crowd erupted in excitement.

“It’s Ice Xilu! Ice Xilu!”

“Oh my god, I thought I’d just be here for nothing today, but I actually got to see Ice Xilu!”

“Every time I see Ice Xilu, I think, why isn’t Qiao Sang from our Guwu Region?”

“Aaah! Although I’ve always cheered for her, I honestly didn’t have much hope! But Qiao Sang really summoned it!”

“I love Ice Xilu! I love you, Qiao Sang!”

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Ice Xilu… Deng Tianyue felt unprecedented pressure as he gazed at the mysteriously powerful pet.

Through his research, he knew that to defeat Ice Xilu, one had to strike in a single blow, or the Healing Light would overwhelm them and make them collapse.

He had heard that Zhang Xueming, who had faced Qiao Sang before, went to see a psychologist after her match against Ice Xilu… The more Deng Tianyue thought about it, the more his head hurt.

He had ranked in the top three in his regional competition for the past two years, but now it seemed like he might get the worst score in this round.

The most important thing was that the rewards for being in the top three of the region were nothing compared to the top eight.

Just as Deng Tianyue was lost in his chaotic thoughts, the mechanical sound announcing the start of the match echoed.

“Water Stream Jet.” Qiao Sang immediately shouted.

“Lu.”

Luba raised her head slightly, opening her mouth.

“Double Return!” Deng Tianyue responded instantly.

Even if he was going to lose, it had to be after a fierce battle, with a stylish exit!

“Zhen.”

Hearing its master’s command, Giant Needle Ant remained still for a moment, before a magenta glow enveloped its body as it prepared for the incoming attack.

However, no Water Stream Jet came.

Dark clouds appeared in the sky, and raindrops began to fall.

Deng Tianyue’s mind went blank, and he froze in place.

Rain Prayer? Why isn’t it Water Stream Jet?!

Why did Qiao Sang shout Water Stream Jet then?!

Double Return is a mid-level Fighting skill that reflects back double the physical damage taken.

Qiao Sang had initially expected the first pet to be the Black Devouring Demon, so she had prepared for Rain Prayer to boost attack and speed, but considering both were using high-level pets, she anticipated that the opponent wouldn’t just let her cast Rain Prayer.

So she told Lubao to start with Water Steam Jet, leaving her to focus on Rain Prayer.

Water Stream Jet was a close-range attack skill, and most pets would either defend or wait for the opponent to come close before countering.

So, she wasn’t too worried about the opponent attacking Lubao from a distance.

But she didn’t expect the first pet to be the mid-level Giant Needle Ant.

Double Return, then. This feint had worked out unexpectedly, but using Rain Prayer to boost attack and speed seemed unnecessary against Giant Needle Ant… Qiao Sang muttered in her mind.

The water surged, quickly enveloping Lubao in a massive wave. In the downpour, Lubao soared into the air, the water column shifting left and right at incredible speeds, like a streak of blue light darting through the sky.

At this moment, the magenta glow on Giant Needle Ant began to dim.

This was really Water Stream Jet! Deng Tianyue’s expression darkened as he shouted again, “Double Return!”

“Zhen!”

Giant Needle Ant realized the immense damage it was about to endure. It let out a cry, its muscles tensing as the magenta glow flared even brighter.

Boom!!!

In that instant, Lubao, enveloped in water, slammed into Giant Needle Ant at breakneck speed.

Giant Needle Ant became a blur, crashing into the barrier below the audience seats.

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