Chapter 761: Flame Music Bird

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The mechanical-type beast referee flew over to the Douleng Duck, took a glance, and blew the whistle signaling the end of the match.

“Let’s congratulate contestant Qiao Sang for winning this round!” The commentator’s passionate voice echoed.

Applause erupted, and the entire venue roared in excitement.

Among all the competitions, battles between professional beast masters had the fastest pace and stirred the most adrenaline among viewers.

Whether it was Qiao Sang’s Ice Aipalu or Stella’s Douleng Duck, both left a strong impression.

Even Stella’s fans weren’t disappointed despite their idol’s loss.

“Douleng Duck did a fantastic job. If it were me, I’d have lost the moment those massive ice spikes came flying.”

“Stella’s still got it. Even though she entered the entertainment industry, her skills haven’t declined. It’s just a pity she ran into Qiao Sang.”

“Seriously, the way Douleng Duck balanced on those giant ice spikes was kinda amazing.”

“Right? And why didn’t Douleng Duck seem affected after being hit by so many massive ice spikes? It even used a powerful move afterward!”

“Douleng Duck’s just built different. Didn’t you notice the gadget on the back of its head? Once activated, it turns into a helmet that protects the head. It’s a new product from Yucheng Tech. Probably activated when it got crushed underground earlier.”

“Ohh, that explains it… But what was that final move from Douleng Duck? How did it burst out from under seven ice spikes like that? Looked like a Water Stream Jet, but it spun and seemed way stronger.”

“That’s Stella’s signature combo move, Water Stream Jet + Bulk Up + Spinning Kick. A triple-skill combo. If it lands, anything that’s not extremely tanky at the same level gets one-shotted.”

“That makes Qiao Sang’s Ice Aipalu even more incredible…”

“Exactly. Still, it’s a shame it's not entered into coordination battles. Those Ice Flower seals and Aurora Screens were beautiful…”

“I’ve only heard of the Aurora Screen before. Didn’t expect its defense to be that strong…”

“I’m more curious about Ice Aipalu’s Ice Field Domain…”

Douleng Duck’s stunning performance only made Ice Aipalu’s victory seem more powerful.

Many spectators at the venue instantly became fans.

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On the field.

Lubao’s forehead jewel emitted a blue light that spread over her body.

Once the light faded, her injuries were completely healed.

Qiao Sang waved her hand and recalled Lubao back into the Beast Codex.

Super skill: Healing Light… Stella took a deep breath watching from afar, steadied herself, then waved her hand and recalled the Douleng Duck, still frozen in ice flowers, back into the codex.

Just then, a mechanical voice rang out: “3, 2, 1…”

Qiao Sang’s nerves instantly tightened.

Faster… I need to move even faster…

“Match start!”

Qiao Sang rapidly began forming hand signs.

She felt her speed was faster than ever before.

But unfortunately, Stella’s Star Array lit up first.

Still, this time, Qiao Sang’s followed closely behind.

“In the second match, Stella summons Flame Music Bird! And Qiao Sang sends out Fire Qilu!”

As the host finished speaking, a fire-red bird about six meters long, black feathers streaking its wings and tail, a curled yellow feather near its head, soared high into the air before sharply flapping downward.

Dozens of crimson flames appeared around it like bullets and shot toward Yabao’s position!

“Yap!”

Yabao saw the incoming attack and looked thrilled, then vanished from the spot.

Not good! Fire Qilu can teleport! Stella realized the danger and quickly gave a command: “Split!”

Upon hearing its trainer’s order, Flame Music Bird concentrated its energy.

Dozens of identical copies appeared in the sky.

At nearly the same moment, Yabao reappeared behind where Flame Music Bird had been.

He opened his mouth, baring flame-coated fangs.

A giant fiery head resembling Fire Qilu’s appeared alongside him, mimicking his movement as he bit down hard!

The Flame Music Bird clone vanished without even making a sound.

“Flame Music Bird launches the first attack!” The commentator shouted. 

“Fire Qilu evaded with teleportation!”

“Flame Music Bird used Clone!

“Fire Qilu appeared behind and used its signature move, Fire Fang!”

“Oh! But it hit a clone!”

“Where’s the real Flame Music Bird?!”

Flame Music Bird, a dual Fire/Flying elite-tier beast, dances passionately to music, flapping its wings and scattering searing flames mid-dance. It’s skilled in Fire Dance… Qiao Sang recalled its data, but quickly pushed the thoughts aside and shouted: “Split!”

“Yap!”

Right after the shout, Yabao excitedly cried out.

Next moment, dozens of identical Fire Qilus appeared beside the Flame Music Birds, baring fiery fangs.

Dozens of fiery Fire Qilu heads formed and struck downward in unison!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Explosions rocked the sky, blooming into crimson bursts.

In the midst of this raging fire, a streak of red light shot upward like a comet.

Once the flames and explosions cleared, only one Flame Music Bird remained, hovering high above the battlefield.

“That was amazing! Fire Qilu used equal numbers of clones and launched a Fire Fang attack!” The commentator was practically shouting. 

“Only the real Flame Music Bird is left now!”

Incredible… Spectators eagerly pulled out their phones to record the scene.

It even made all the clones attack at once?! Stella’s expression grew serious.

Before she could strategize further, the remaining Fire Qilus all lunged toward the real Flame Music Bird in the sky!

“Jump!” Stella’s pupils shrank. She reflexively gave a command.

“Music!”

Flame Music Bird’s eyes lit up at the command. It spread its wings and did a stylish spin.

Its feathers fluttered in the wind, glowing with fiery particles.

Those red particles flared up, turning into brilliant flames.

It began flapping rhythmically, stepping gracefully like it was performing tap dance under the night sky.

Focused on its dance- Step, spin, small leaps…

With each move, dazzling flames continuously rained down from its surroundings.

These flames struck the Fire Qilus, instantly dispelling them.

“Flame Music Bird’s Fire Dance is both stunning and powerful!” The commentator roared. 

“Fire Qilus can’t even get close! Not even teleportation can break through this storm of flames!”

The crowd buzzed with excitement over the Fire Dance.

“I could watch Flame Music Bird’s Fire Dance hundreds of times and never get bored.”

“If Fire Qilu can’t reach it, why not just use Meteor Rain from below?”

“C’mon, as long as Flame Music Bird keeps dancing, the flames won’t stop. Fire Qilu’s barely defending, it has no time for Meteor Rain.”

“I don’t think Fire Qilu has high defense. Wonder if it has any defensive skills…”

“With this, it should finally take damage…” But before they could finish, they stopped in shock.

In the wide-angle view, only one Fire Qilu remained, its expression excited, eyes glowing blue as it stared upward.

All descending flames suddenly froze mid-air.

Even the dancing Flame Music Bird halted in its pose, one wing up, the other down, and blinked in confusion.

Next second, it fell uncontrollably from the sky.

BOOM!

A heavy crash echoed as it slammed into the ground.

Dust flew.

“Music!”

Before it could react, a massive figure landed on top of it.

“Yap!”

Yabao pinned one of Flame Music Bird’s wings to the ground.

“Music!”

It struggled to rise, but with a pinned wing, it couldn’t fly.

That telekinesis must be ultimate-level… and that speed, damn. It’s too fast… Stella’s heart sank.

No… I need to create distance!

She shouted: “Jet!”

“Pin it!” Qiao Sang countered immediately.

“Music!”

It opened its mouth, red fire forming in its throat.

Just as it was about to launch, Yabao pressed its upper and lower beak together with a claw.

The fire vanished.

Stella: !!!

Flame Music Bird’s eyes bulged. It puffed its cheeks in disbelief.

It… pressed my beak shut? It really shut my beak?!

“Oh! Fire Qilu physically stopped the opponent’s attack!” The commentator sounded thrilled.

The crowd erupted.

No one saw that coming.

“Yap!”

Yabao didn’t stop. His fiery fangs reappeared.

A giant flaming head formed and bit hard on Flame Music Bird’s right wing.

A fireball exploded between them.

A heatwave blasted out.

Yabao reappeared dozens of meters away.

“MUSIC!!!”

The bird finally screamed in pain.

It’s over… Stella’s face was pale.

Flying-type beasts rely on their wings, and Flame Music Bird’s were now injured.

With Fire Qilu’s teleportation, this match was likely lost…

“Fire Qilu’s Fire Fang landed on Flame Music Bird’s wing!” The commentator narrated.

 “What will Stella do now?”

If movement’s impossible… then it’s time to go all-out! Stella didn’t hesitate and shouted: “Meteor Rain!”

Meteor Rain?

Meteor Rain?!

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Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up when she heard the opponent’s command.

To be honest, it was her first time seeing a pet other than Yabao use the skill Meteor Rain on the battlefield.

“Let’s do it too!” Qiao Sang shouted.

“Music!”

“Yap!”

Flame Music Bird and Yabao opened their mouths almost simultaneously.

Two crimson energy orbs rose into the sky one after the other.

If you looked closely, you’d notice that one of the crimson orbs was not only larger but also a deeper shade of red.

Boom! Boom!

With two loud explosions, the sky instantly turned completely crimson.

A fiery rain began to fall, transforming the battlefield into another world.

“Oh my gosh! Flame Music Bird and Fire Qilu both used Meteor Rain! Can they even tell which fire rain is their own?!” The commentator shouted passionately.

A wave of “whoa!” echoed from the stands. Everyone fell silent, glued to the scene, phones aimed at the field, afraid to miss a second.

Seeing the flames rain down, Qiao Sang said, “Defend.”

Yabao opened his mouth, and a jet of flame burst out instantly.

His eyes glowed blue.

The flames twisted midair, circling around Yabao in a protective spiral.

Soon, a rotating, sealed, spherical wall of fire surrounded Yabao entirely.

Stella: !!?

It can do that too?!

Stella’s mentality wavered.

She had long since stopped hoping to win, her only thought was to deal enough damage to the opponent to at least not lose too badly.

But she hadn’t expected her opponent to be this good at defending.

Pets typically don’t get hurt by their own skills, so Fire Qilu’s Meteor Rain wouldn’t damage itself. However, Flame Music Bird’s Meteor Flame was a perfected high-level version. Stella had a feeling that if the enemy’s defense kept up like this… they really might block it completely.

At that moment, Stella felt the terrifying fire energy building in the sky.

She pulled her focus back and shouted toward her own pet: “Defend!”

“Music!”

Flame Music Bird cried out, and a sleek, silver-toned mechanical helmet suddenly extended forward from behind its head, covering its entire skull.

Devastating fire rain poured down.

Boom, boom, boom!!!

Tongues of flame danced wildly, and the scorching heat made everyone in the audience feel like they were sitting in an oven.

Yabao maintained his rotating fire barrier using telekinesis.

Waves of heat and impact burst against the outer shell of the fireball.

Any gaps that opened up were quickly patched.

“Music!!!”

Flame Music Bird let out a scream.

It took far more damage, its gear only protected its head, leaving the rest of its body exposed to the relentless fire rain.

After about twenty seconds, the intensity of the fire rain started to fade.

Flame Music Bird’s Meteor Rain has ended… Qiao Sang looked at the battlefield, Flame Music Bird, helmet still on, looked ready to collapse but remained barely upright. She couldn’t help but have a thought:

The Meteor Rain falling now is Yabao’s, it won’t hurt him. Maybe if Yabao used telekinesis to make Flame Music Bird lie down flat, facing upward into the flame rain, the match would end even faster…

Having made up her mind, Qiao Sang said: “Cont-”

Boom!

Before she could even finish the word “Control,” Flame Music Bird collapsed to the ground and shut its eyes.

“Flame Music Bird has fallen! Looks like Stella’s defensive gear wasn’t enough to withstand the ultimate-level Meteor Rain!” The commentator announced.

Fallen? It’s over already? I didn’t even make it lie down flat… Qiao Sang unexpectedly felt a bit regretful.

“Yap…”

Yabao heard the sound, stopping his flame rotation.

Seeing his opponent collapsed, he paused in silence for a moment.

He had thought the fight would last longer…

When the Meteor Rain fully stopped, the mechanical-type referee entered the field, glanced at the unconscious Flame Music Bird, and blew the whistle signaling the end of the match.

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