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"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"
"Steel Sword Falcon! Steel Sword Falcon!"
"It’s not a Steel Sword Falcon anymore."
"...Who cares? The form is new, and Qiao Sang hasn't named it yet. What else are we supposed to call it?"
"True. Steel Sword Falcon! Steel Sword Falcon!"
"Today’s ticket was worth every penny. We actually saw the evolution of a brand-new extraterrestrial pet form."
"For real, the defense of that King-level falcon is insane. Those lightning bolts hit her like they were nothing."
"Speaking of which, is her entire evolution chain really Bond Evolution? Why didn't the trainer look like she was in pain? Her expression barely changed."
"You missed it. Earlier, when Gather Lightning hit, Qiao Sang’s face was twisted in agony. She must just have high pain tolerance. Don't trainers with Bond pets practice their own physical resilience?"
"I don't know how she manages her time. Her brain domain breaks through so fast, her pets are so strong, and she still has time to train her own defense?"
"Just stop thinking of her as a normal human."
"The evolution is too cool. And since the whole chain is bond-based, I kind of want to go to Chaosu Star to contract one."
"Now that she's evolved to King-level, as long as she stays on the field, it doesn't matter if the Lightning Field is active. Wu Tianjiao made a tactical error."
"Not necessarily. She just evolved, fighting another King-level pet in this weather is a disadvantage. Watch, the second match will end before the field expires."
"Qiao Sang might not keep the falcon out for the next round."
"Of the King-level pets, the falcon has the highest defense. Although Ram has the Ice Field Domain, she can't freeze lightning. And Yabao is all about offense. If Qiao Sang wants the rest of the match to go smoothly, she’ll 100% keep the falcon out. I’d bet on it."
As soon as the words left the spectator's mouth, a faint white light flickered on Gangbao's body on the field. Her size slowly shrank, and as the light faded, she had returned to her Steel Sword Falcon form.
The person sitting nearby chuckled. "Alright, I'll take that bet."
"..."
Aside from the jokers, the crowd gasped again, murmuring about the nature of Bond Evolution. On the commentary stand, Tian Yiwan reported the news immediately: "Steel Sword Falcon has just reverted to her General-level form. As expected, she used bond power to reach the King level temporarily."
Tang Xueran said with regret, "It seems Steel Sword Falcon won't be appearing in the next match."
As an extraterrestrial pet and a member of the Flying-type, highly favored in the Central Hollow Region, and more importantly, as a galactic first, everyone had hoped to see her fight more.
Except for Wu Tianjiao.
"Thank goodness she changed back..." Wu Tianjiao breathed a sigh of relief. Her internal estimate of a 1% winning chance shot back up.
Good work. Qiao Sang said with a smile in their shared mind. Congratulations on the successful evolution.
"Gang Zhan..." Gangbao responded weakly. She closed her eyes and fell over with a faint smile.
Just before she hit the ground, Qiao Sang waved her hand and recalled her into the Beast Codex.
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In the family area.
"Xun xun..."
Little Treasure, who had been cheering for his trainer and little sister’s victory, silently lowered his cheering stick as he saw her recalled. Then, remembering the match wasn't over and that either Yabao or Lubao was up next, he raised his paws and started waving frantically again: "Xun xun!"
"Xun xun!"
With the high-profile match over and Gangbao gone, many people noticed the commotion. The crowd looked over, whispering: "Isn't that the Ghost Ring King?"
"Is it Qiao Sang’s?"
"Obviously! Look, this is the family area. Only relatives can sit here. That lady next to him is Qiao Sang’s mom."
"Qiao Sang’s Ghost Ring King is shiny, only its rings and eyes are gold. That one is definitely hers."
"Looks like Qiao Sang decided from the start to let the falcon fight, since the Ghost Ring King is in the stands."
"Wait! I just realized something serious!"
"What?"
"Do you think Qiao Sang intended for the falcon to undergo Bond Evolution during the match? Did she send her out first to use the pressure of battle to trigger the bond?"
"You might be right! Qiao Sang hasn't sent a General pet out first since the remaining contestants were all B-rank trainers. It was strange to see her do it in the semi-finals."
"I have goosebumps. She risked a loss in a crucial match just to trigger an evolution? If it hadn't worked, wouldn't it have been a disaster?"
"Impossible. Bond Evolution isn't like other types where you just need enough energy or items. Bond power is invisible, you can't predict it... Unless she had successfully triggered it before this match and was just using this fight to stabilize the temporary form."
"!!!"
"Xun xun..."
Seeing people notice him, Little Treasure suppressed his urge to shout and silently vanished into invisibility. Ye Xiangting glanced at where he had been and said gently: "You don't need to hide. Gangbao has already appeared. It doesn't matter if you show yourself now. Even if you weren't here, no one would expect you to be sent out in this match."
Little Treasure: ...
That doesn't sound very complimentary...
While he brooded, the number "10" appeared in light above the field.
A mechanical voice followed: "9, 8, 7..."
"Xun! Xun!"
Little Treasure instantly forgot his annoyance, reappeared, and began counting down with the crowd. The light hit "1" and vanished.
The arena went silent. Qiao Sang and Wu Tianjiao performed their hand seals simultaneously. Two massive crimson star arrays lit up on the field.
Two huge figures appeared within their respective arrays. As one of them emerged, the temperature on the field plummeted. Large snowflakes began to drift down, swirling amidst the crashing lightning bolts.
"Wu Tianjiao sends out Capybara Overlord! Qiao Sang sends out Ice Emperor Ram!" Tian Yiwan announced.
"Ice Emperor Ram knows the Ultimate-level Ice Armor and Healing Light. It can both defend and heal. Given the Lightning Field, it is indeed the most suitable choice." Tang Xueran analyzed.
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On the field.
Lubao had known about the lightning while still in the Codex. The moment she appeared, she condensed an exquisite set of armor-like ice around her body. Lightning struck repeatedly, but the ice armor held firm. Occasionally, a tiny crack would appear, only to be instantly repaired.
Ultimate Ice Armor defense is truly high... but that’s fine. Condensing that armor constantly will drain a huge amount of her energy... Wu Tianjiao’s mindset remained steady.
In front of her, the Capybara Overlord stood with a gentle expression. It looked at its distant opponent, dazed for a moment, and its heart rate accelerated. Its face turned a mysterious shade of red.
Lightning crashed incessantly within three meters of the Capybara Overlord but never touched it.
Aura Perception. Beyond just sensing, when the proficiency is high enough, it can leave its own scent in a specific area. Even if the user falls, the lightning won't strike that zone... Qiao Sang recalled a detail from the Thunder-Numb Spirit’s data.
Because of this skill, Wu Tianjiao was confident her next pet wouldn't be harmed by the field. Even if the Capybara Overlord moved outside that three-meter radius, it wouldn't be hit.
As pets of the same trainer, the Overlord carried the scent deliberately left by the Thunder-Numb Spirit. As long as the pet didn't bathe or swim before the match, the scent would persist.
Qiao Sang studied the thirteen-meter-long pet. It was mostly blue, with a dark blue head and back. It had fish-bone patterns on its sides, dark blue fins on its chest and tail, a sharp horn on its back, and stood on four legs. Data flashed through her mind.
Capybara Overlord: Water-type King pet. Gentle disposition. Uses ultrasonic waves to sense the emotions of living beings. It has the Water Veil ability, which wraps it in a film of water to prevent burns.
It also possesses Water Absorb, Hydration, and Breath Control.
With Water Absorb, it heals instead of taking damage from Water moves. Hydration heals status conditions in rain. Most importantly, Breath Control allows it to hide its presence, and at high levels, it can "seal" a scent on its body to prevent external interference from washing it away.
This meant the Overlord could seal the Thunder-Numb Spirit’s scent. Even if Lubao used Rain Prayer, the water wouldn't wash away the scent that kept the lightning from attacking it.
Regardless of whether she sent Yabao or Lubao, the Capybara Overlord was the perfect partner for the Lightning Field.
While Qiao Sang was lost in thought, the Capybara Overlord, still blushing, executed its trainer's pre-match command and lashed its tail downward.
Qiao Sang’s thoughts snapped to a halt. "Domain."
"Lu Di."
Lubao barked. Braving the falling lightning, she emitted a visible wave of freezing air. The temperature dropped again. The ground instantly froze over with a thick shell of ice.
Simultaneously, a five-meter-high water barrier surged around the Capybara Overlord. Before the barrier could rise any higher, it, along with the Overlord inside, was frozen solid on the spot.
She really used a water barrier to wrap herself so the Ice Field Domain wouldn't hit her directly... Qiao Sang thought.
Lubao watched her opponent. In the next second, six mountain-like Gigantic Ice Spikes appeared around the Overlord and plummeted toward the center.
Her Ice Field Domain speed is incredibly fast... Wu Tianjiao looked serious but wasn't overly worried. She had studied Qiao Sang's Ram extensively. She didn't give any orders, simply standing atop her green bird pet.
The Capybara Overlord remained frozen and motionless. But the high-altitude lightning, which previously hadn't touched its vicinity, suddenly crashed down.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The lightning was too fast. Before the spikes could land, a dozen bolts slammed into both the spikes and the Overlord. The ice spikes shattered into large chunks. Even the ice shell surrounding the Capybara Overlord cracked with a sharp "clack," revealing a tiny fissure.
The Ice Field Domain froze the Overlord, but it also froze the scent on its body. Now that the scent is hidden, the Lightning Field is attacking indiscriminately... Qiao Sang analyzed.
No wonder Wu Tianjiao didn't look worried. Once frozen, the scent disappears, and the lightning will break the ice for her pet.
On the commentary stand, Tian Yiwan shouted, "Ice Emperor Ram froze the Capybara Overlord, but the Lightning Field is helping it! The bolts hit the ice and destroyed the spikes! Will the Overlord break free from the freeze?"
Tang Xueran added, "The Overlord was safe earlier because of the spirit's scent. Once frozen, that scent is masked, so the field attacks it, helping it break the effect."
She sighed, "In this way, the lightning becomes an unintended aid for the Overlord to escape the freeze."
Many spectators who didn't know the details turned to ask their neighbors about the scent and its connection to the lightning.
No one noticed a moist mist rising from that tiny crack in the ice shell.
Lubao’s freezing air expanded. The crack vanished.
The lightning continued to hammer the Capybara Overlord, but no more cracks appeared.
Tang Xueran noted, "The Ice Field Domain is truly a super-tier skill. With a little control from Ice Emperor Ram, even that powerful lightning cannot break the ice."
As she spoke, a boom of thunder echoed, and a torrential downpour suddenly began.
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Thanks for the chapter. This capybara can use skill even through a tiny crack huh
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