Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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Under the bright moonlight, Yabao’s fur danced freely in the evening breeze.

"Chi chi."

Crimson Rush Dragon eyed its new opponent, its previously indifferent attitude vanishing as an intrigued expression took its place.

Seeing the Blazing Star Canine standing proudly midair without a scratch, Zhao Chuanyu immediately realized: Qiao Sang had sent out Ice Xilu earlier solely to buy time!

And he wasn’t the only one who understood this, so did the audience.

The spectators who had been mocking Qiao Sang for supposedly surrendering in fear of Crimson Rush Dragon now wore stiff expressions. Others also looked surprised, staring in astonishment at the majestic Blazing Star Canine.

Everyone had initially assumed that Qiao Sang had sent Ice Xilu out to drain Crimson Rush Dragon’s energy and stamina. But that wasn’t the case at all!

There was barely any time between the first and second match. It was too short for careful planning.

Zhao Chuanyu’s Venomous Starfish had forced its way through damage just to set up the Toxic Field, a strategy he had never used before. Since there was no precedent, there was no way Qiao Sang could have prepared a counter in advance.

Which meant she had devised a strategy to neutralize the Toxic Field within less than half a minute, turning a complete disadvantage into a winning situation.

Strength alone wasn’t enough, her quick thinking was terrifying.

In an instant, the audience's attitude took a full 720-degree shift.

"I was wrong! I apologize to Qiao Sang! I actually doubted her just now..."

"With a brain like this, who dares say Qiao Sang has bad grades? If she does, then what does that make my brain?!"

"Incredible! I was sure Crimson Rush Dragon, combined with the Toxic Field, had this match in the bag. But this, what a twist! The Blazing Star Canine can stay airborne! As long as it doesn’t touch the ground, with its combat prowess, it might actually win!" An excited spectator from Yuhua Region exclaimed.

A spectator from Zhongkong Region retorted, "Aren’t you thinking too much? Even without the Toxic Field, Crimson Rush Dragon is still incredibly strong. Besides, the airborne toxins may be gone, but the ones on the ground are still there."

"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang, I love you!" A fan from Guwu Region stood up and waved frantically.

"Qu!"

The referee blew the whistle, signaling the start of the battle. The audience instantly fell silent, their eyes locked on the arena.

"Dragon Dive!" Zhao Chuanyu commanded immediately.

"Chi!"

Crimson Rush Dragon flapped its wings forcefully, soaring high into the sky. A brilliant glow radiated from its body as it charged at Yabao with immense speed.

If one paid close attention, they would notice that this time, Dragon Dive was even faster and more powerful than before.

Qiao Sang’s voice remained calm:

"Hit it!"

"Yap!"

Yabao threw his head back and howled in excitement. Mottled light, the same color as the moonlight, shimmered around his body.

Just as Crimson Rush Dragon was about to collide with him, Yabao vanished and reappeared higher in the air.

Then, he suddenly opened his mouth. A spiraling flame shot down precisely toward Crimson Rush Dragon, who had paused mid-air due to the missed attack.

Crimson Rush Dragon reacted quickly. Though it couldn’t dodge in time, it instinctively used its massive wings to shield itself.

The flames blazed brightly in the night, revealing a red burn mark on Crimson Rush Dragon’s wing!

The audience erupted into chaos:

"Did I see that right?! The Fire Whirl actually hurt Crimson Rush Dragon?!"

"Whoa, I never noticed before, but compared to the Blazing Star Canine, Crimson Rush Dragon looks so slow!"

"Wait, I’ve been wondering! What’s that glowing thing around the Blazing Star Canine?!"

"No clue!"

"Damn it, I protest! Why is there no commentator at the National Campus Championship? Are we high schoolers not worthy?!"

"This… This looks like Moonlight Power?!" A student from Imperial Capital’s Zhishang Beastmaster Academy suddenly widened her eyes and stammered.

"What’s Moonlight Power?" A nearby boy asked.

"It’s a Fairy-type ability. Under the moonlight, all its actions are twice as effective." The girl explained.

The boy scoffed, clearly unconvinced.

"Come on, now. The Blazing Star Canine is a Fire/Psychic-type beast. How could it possibly have a Fairy-type ability?"

"I don’t want to believe it either! But look at the Blazing Star Canine right now, it’s displaying all the signs of Moonlight Power! You remember my mom’s Chichi Sprite, right? It has Moonlight Power too!"

The students at Zhishang Beastmaster Academy all came from well-off families. They were part of the same social circles, so they generally knew what kind of beasts each other’s parents had.

Since Zhao Chuanyu was also from their academy, everyone was rooting for him. There was no way the girl would lie at this moment.

The boy believed her and panicked.

His heart pounded as he looked at the shimmering silhouette in the arena, swallowing hard.

"Zhao Chuanyu… won’t lose, right…?"

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Moonlight Power?!

Zhao Chuanyu struggled to control his expression, but shock and disbelief were written all over his face.

How could the Blazing Star Canine have Moonlight Power?!

That was a Fairy-type trait!

For a few seconds, he was completely frozen in place. Meanwhile, in midair, the battle raged on.

Crimson Rush Dragon, instead of being intimidated by its injuries, grew even more excited.

"Chi chi!"

It threw its head back and let out a piercing screech.

Invisible sound waves reverberated through the battlefield.

The air trembled as the sound waves reached Tooth Treasure’s ears, causing it to momentarily falter.

Seizing the opportunity, Crimson Rush Dragon opened its mouth and unleashed a powerful energy wave.

The audience instantly recognized it: Dragon Pulse, a high-tier Dragon-type move!

Just as Dragon Pulse was about to strike Yabao, he vanished again.

Boom!!!

Dragon Pulse exploded in the air, sending shockwaves and heat waves rippling outward.

Crimson Rush Dragon’s expression turned wary. Suddenly, it sensed something above and jerked its head up, only to see its opponent descending upon it from directly overhead!

"Yap!" Yabao’s eyes gleamed with excitement. Raising his claws, now coated in a fierce inferno, he swiped down with all his might.

Crimson Rush Dragon had incredible defense. Even at this close range, despite the Moonlight Power-enhanced Fire Claw, it only reeled back a few meters, its skin barely torn.

At this moment, Zhao Chuanyu finally snapped out of his shock. Assessing the situation, he quickly ordered:

"Heat Wave!"

"Chi chi!"

Crimson Rush Dragon flapped its wings hard, sending a wave of scorching heat toward Yabao.

The superheated air caused the space around Yabao to distort.

This was his chance!

Zhao Chuanyu’s heart leaped.

He shouted, "Draco Meteor!"

Blazing Star Canine, being a Fire-type beast, wouldn’t take much damage from Heat Wave. But Zhao Chuanyu didn’t need it to, it was merely a distraction!

Draco Meteor would rain down a barrage of meteors from above. It was one of the most powerful high-tier moves. If not for its severe recoil that drastically reduced the user’s Special Attack afterward, it might have been classified as an Ultimate-tier move!

Hearing the command, Qiao Sang’s expression remained cold and composed.

She spoke one word:

"Meteor Rain."

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