Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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The Immunity trait prevents a pet beast with this trait from becoming poisoned.

In other words, the poison on the field had no effect on Crimson Rush Dragon at all.

Jin Feifan looked at the familiar figure on the field, her eyes revealing a hint of concern.

Truthfully, the fact that Qiao Sang had made it this far in the national campus championship was already beyond expectations. But now that she had reached the semifinals, saying that she didn’t have any hope for her to win the championship would be a lie.

“Qu!”

The whistle signaling the second match’s pet beast summon was blown.

As the match began, the audience from both Yuhua and Central Hallow regions could practically hear their own hearts pounding wildly. Everyone was filled with tension and excitement.

The moment Lubao appeared, her four limbs sank into the poisonous sludge.

Black toxic gas rose upward, making Lubao visibly uncomfortable. However, she held her breath and didn’t make a sound.

“Chi Chi!”

On the other side, Crimson Rush Dragon raised its head and let out a loud cry. With a powerful flap of its massive wings, it stirred up a chaotic gust and soared into the air.

Looking at the two pet beasts on the field, the audience erupted in discussion:

“Wait, why did Qiao Sang send out Ice Xilu again? And if she was going to use it, why did she recall it earlier?”

“Are you dumb? The whole field is covered in poison. Was she supposed to just leave it there the whole time?”

“She’s using Ice Xilu again… Looks like she wants to wear down Crimson Rush Dragon first.”

“But Ice Xilu is already weakened from the last match. If it fights Crimson Rush Dragon, it probably won’t last long.”

“Ah! Qiao Sang, why send Ice Xilu out again? It just won a match, at least let it rest!”

“Wait… I just remembered her previous matches. Could it be that Qiao Sang is planning to have Ice Xilu take down two opponents in a row?”

“…Against Crimson Rush Dragon? That’s a bold assumption.”

As the crowd continued their discussions, the referee blew the whistle to start the match.

Zhao Chuanyu gave his command.

Crimson Rush Dragon opened its abyssal maw, causing the surrounding air currents to twist into a massive red vortex. Searing, swirling flames erupted from its throat and surged toward Lubao.

Qiao Sang remained calm.

“Melting water.”

Melting water?!

Lubao looked at the poisonous sludge covering the field, her first instinct was to reject the idea.

But this was a match, if she hesitated, her Beast Tamer could lose. Lubao gritted her teeth, shut her eyes, endured the discomfort, and leaped in.

Boom!

The fire vortex missed, sending toxic liquid splashing everywhere.

Seeing this, Zhao Chuanyu’s eyelid twitched.

Ice Xilu could actually melt into poisonous sludge?! Wasn’t this species extremely sensitive to unclean water? And weren’t pet beasts with Water Melting trait supposed to be forced out if the water was toxic?

Not to mention, this wasn’t just toxic water, it was poisonous sludge!

“This Ice Xilu’s Melting Water trait must be at least A-rank.” The leaders in the front row of the audience immediately identified the reason.

“Indeed. Only A-rank or higher Melting Water pet beasts can maintain their abilities while continuously taking damage. But even so, most water-types wouldn’t endure staying in poison. I didn’t expect this Ice Xilu to withstand it.”

“I assumed Ice Xilu would be more delicate since it's an endangered species from the Guwu Region. Seems I was wrong.”

“Minister Lan should know best about Ice Xilu’s temperament. What do you think, Minister--?” Minister Wang from Chongdao Region turned to his side but suddenly froze.

Noticing something unusual, the other ministers followed his gaze and were also stunned.

“Minister Lan… are you crying?”

Minister Lan, teary-eyed, choked up, “I just… feel so bad for Ice Xilu…”

The ministers: …

Meanwhile, Qiao Sang called out: “Icy Wind!”

Lubao immediately understood her intention.

Her target wasn’t Crimson Rush Dragon, but the poisonous sludge!

Poking her head out of the sludge, Lubao moved while exhaling freezing air over the toxic field.

Frost quickly spread, forming an icy crust over the poison.

However, already coated in toxic sludge, Lubao’s Icy Wind wasn’t as powerful as before.

Although the frost expanded rapidly, it only froze about a quarter of the field.

“So she wasn’t trying to weaken Crimson Rush Dragon, but to freeze the poison for her next pet beast…”

“She actually moved while submerged in toxic sludge… I never expected that…”

“…But this is where it ends.”

Zhao Chuanyu gave his next command: “Dragon Dive.”

“Chi chi!”

Crimson Rush Dragon folded its massive wings and dove from high above. As it descended, golden light flared across its body, making it look like a falling sun, illuminating the night sky.

In the audience, the Zhongkong crowd cheered wildly, while the Yuhua supporters grew tense. The Guwu audience covered their eyes, unable to watch.

Dragon Dive, a high-tier dragon-type skill, combined overwhelming momentum with a terrifying impact.

This attack would be devastating. In her poisoned state, Lubao wouldn’t survive…

But fortunately, time was up.

Qiao Sang glanced at the sky. Then, with a flick of her wrist, she recalled Lubao into her Beast Codex.

Boom!

The ground shuddered violently. The ice shattered. Poison splashed everywhere. A massive crater formed where Crimson Rush Dragon landed.

The audience was baffled.

She recalled Ice Xilu? That’s a foul during a match!

Before the referee could intervene, Qiao Sang spoke calmly: “I concede this match.”

The entire arena fell silent.

Then, after a few seconds, the silence exploded like a bomb.

“What the hell?! Concede?! Just like that?!”

“No way! Wasn’t she going to wear down Crimson Rush Dragon?”

“I thought she was strong, but she just gave up before even fighting properly!”

“So she only used Ice Xilu to freeze the sludge?”

“But she barely froze anything! What’s the point?!”

“…Wait. Look at the air.”

The toxic mist was gone.

Poison in the air paralyzed pet beasts. Poison on the ground reduced their speed and attack power. Whether her next pet beast was airborne or on land, it would’ve been at a disadvantage.

But poison gas eventually disperses.

By stalling, Qiao Sang had neutralized a crucial part of the battlefield.

“Qu!”

The referee’s mechanical pet beast blew the whistle, declaring Zhao Chuanyu the victor.

Qiao Sang re-summoned Lubao and spoke gently: “Heal yourself first.”

“Lu.”

Lubao nodded, emitting a blue glow.

Soon, all her injuries disappeared.

Qiao Sang then recalled Lubao once more.

Then, she formed another hand seal.

A green star array lit up.

This time, she summoned Yabao.

“Yap!”

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