The Explosive Fla Bomb and the Fire Whirl would normally trigger a direct energy explosion upon contact, but if the Fire Whirl left enough hollow space for the Explosive Fla Bomb to pass through, perhaps fusion could be attempted during the passage!
“Yap yap!”
Hearing her beast master’s words, Yabao forced open his already bloodshot eyes, wider and redder than usual, and gathered energy in his mouth.
At once, a hollow-centered, larger-than-normal spinning vortex of fla erupted forth.
Imdiately after, a crimson-golden beam shot out at incredible speed, piercing straight through the Fire Whirl!
The spinning crimson flas and the red-gold beam intertwined, their scorching energies suddenly multiplying several tis over.
The two collided yet seed to rge as one.
Boom!
With a thunderous blast, crimson flas and the red-gold beam exploded together in a dazzling burst.
A violent shockwave and searing heat flas swept outward in all directions.
It worked… Qiao Sang drew a deep breath, her face glowing with exhilaration.
“Qing qing…”
Awakened by the deafening sound, Qingbao rubbed her eyes and stared at the sight before her.
“Yap yap!”
Yabao froze for a mont, then looked at his beast master with wild excitent.
They had succeeded!
He had succeeded!
Qiao Sang was just about to speak when Yabao suddenly closed his eyes and collapsed to the ground.
Even breathing, steady snores soon filled the air.
A soft azure glow washed over Yabao’s body.
When the light faded, he was still sound asleep.
Seeing this, Qiao Sang couldn’t help but laugh.
Good. They’d trained all night, it was about ti to rest…
Then a thought struck her, and she glanced at Little Treasure.
“Xun xun…”
Caught by his beast master’s gaze, Little Treasure’s body stiffened, then he suddenly lifted a paw to his mouth and faked a yawn.
Qiao Sang: …
Do you even realize you don’t get tired? She muttered inwardly, but didn’t expose him. Instead, she said, “Let’s go back and rest.”
“Xun xun!”
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Lodging Area. Room 708.
Qiao Sang leaned back on the bed, laptop resting on her knees, logged into the Imperial Beast University’s official site. Entering the Elite Class page, she opened the points exchange tab and sorted items by descending points. ℞АNÔΒÈs̩
Last ti, when Teacher Mikayla had said she could choose any one item from the list, she’d browsed through briefly. But every option looked good, making it hard to pick.
[Na: Void Feather
Type: Feather
Function: A feather from the Void Dragon. With it, one can ignore restrictions and barriers, entering secret realms and forbidden zones that normally require ti and keys to access.
Note: A legendary beast’s feather. Each use consus its energy. Currently, it can still be used 11 tis.
Points: 1.1 million]
Tempting indeed, but sadly consumable. Only 11 uses for 1.1 million points… the hefty price clearly ca from the legendary beast value. Qiao Sang scrolled further down.
[Na: Breakthrough Stone
Type: Crystal
Function: Allows a beast to advance directly by one major realm, without side effects.
Note: Usable up to Emperor-level. Invalid for beasts above Emperor-level.
Points: 1.1 million]
That was good but she had her golden cheat. Her beasts would evolve eventually;
it wasn’t strictly necessary… Qiao Sang thought calmly, and kept browsing.
“Xun xun!”
“Xun xun!”
Suddenly, Little Treasure cried out excitedly, pointing at the Void Feather’s description.
This one’s good!
Qiao Sang glanced at him.
“Weren’t you just sleepy?”
“Xun xun?”
Little Treasure blinked innocently.
Was I? He didn’t rember.
Qiao Sang: …
“Qing qing?”
Qingbao, hearing the exchange, tilted her head with a pure expression: If you’re not sleepy anymore, doesn’t that an it’s ti to train again?
Little Treasure stiffened, then imdiately lay down, eyes closed, pulling the blanket over himself.
“Qing qing?”
Qingbao looked puzzled.
Wasn’t he just fine? Why is he asleep now?
Qiao Sang gave Qingbao a complicated look.
Honestly, if she didn’t know Qingbao’s age and hadn’t spent ti with her already, she’d suspect it was on purpose…
Knock knock!
A knock sounded at the door. Teacher Mikayla’s voice ca from outside: “Awake?”
I haven’t even slept yet… Qiao Sang rose and opened the door. “Teacher.”
“Want to have breakfast together?” Mikayla asked.
“Sure.” Qiao Sang nodded.
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Top-floor Restaurant.
Everyone’s eyes kept darting toward the innermost table.
Mikayla took a bite of her sandwich.
“How was training last night?”
“Pretty good.” Qiao Sang sipped her porridge.
“The fusion succeeded.”
The normally composed Mikayla froze.
“What?”
“Yabao successfully fused Fire Whirl and Explosive Fla Bomb.” Qiao Sang repeated with a smile.
Mikayla stayed silent for several seconds, then calmly bit her sandwich and said, “Good. But it’s still not enough against a King-level beast. You’ll need more training, ideally, fuse another fire skill.”
Qiao Sang nodded seriously.
“I understand.”
That was her thought as well.
At that mont, her phone on the table buzzed.
She picked it up, it was a ssage from Yu Ke: [Are you there?]
Yu Ke… Qiao Sang paused at the na. Honestly, she hadn’t spoken to Yu Ke in a long ti.
[Here.] She typed back.
[You’re back on Blue Star?] Ca the instant reply.
[Qiao Sang: Mm. Been back over two months.]
[Yu Ke: I want to ask you sothing.]
[Yu Ke: (Image)]
[Yu Ke: Is the person in this photo you?]
Before Qiao Sang could answer, more ssages rushed in:
[There’s a beast master in Central Hollow who contracted Qingqing Ni. I thought of you, since you own the Qingqingni Compass, won the National Campus Beast Tar Tournant, and have the No. 16 Secret Realm key. Plus, this person looks a lot like you. So I had to ask.]
[Qiao Sang: It’s .]
The other side went silent.
Qiao Sang set her phone down. Only after finishing half her porridge did the phone buzz again, several ssages in a row:
[Ahhhhhhh!!!]
[I knew it looked like you!]
[You contracted Qingqing Ni?! That’s insane!]
[That’s it, you’re my idol from now on!]
Qiao Sang typed back: [I’m still your business partner. How’s the company doing?]
[Yu Ke: …]
[Yu Ke: It was fine at first, but then so issues ca up. Don’t worry, they’ll be solved soon.]
[Yu Ke: By the way, there are photos of you circulating online at beast centers in several cities. Why aren’t you in school?]
[Qiao Sang: My teachers arranged for to compete in the Central Hollow Regional Tournant.]
[Yu Ke: Imperial Beast University really is different… Classes held outside school… wait! Regional Tournant?!]
Before Qiao Sang could type, a voice call request popped up. She hesitated, then answered
Yu Ke’s voice burst out, incredulous: “You’re competing in the Regional Tournant? You’re already a C-rank Beast Master?!”
Contracting Qingqing Ni, she had suspected that much from online chatter, but learning that Qiao Sang was already C-rank caught her completely off guard.
Two years ago, Qiao Sang was just a first-year student fighting in senior competitions… To be precise, it hadn’t even been two full years!
Mikayla glanced up at her quietly, then returned to her al.
Qiao Sang held the phone slightly away, waiting for Yu Ke to finish her outburst, then put it back to her ear.
“Yes. I tested for it while on Chaosu Star.”
“That can’t be right.” Yu Ke argued.
“One requirent for C-rank is having four contracted beasts. If you were already C-rank back then, how did you contract Qingqing Ni afterwards?”
Sigh. Forcing to brag, huh… Qiao Sang kept her tone calm: “I broke past 50% brain domain recently.”
The line went dead quiet.
Qiao Sang set the phone down. After more than ten seconds, Yu Ke’s hoarse voice ca back: “You’re not lying to , right?”
Qiao Sang picked the phone up again.
“Why would I? You’ll see at this year’s Regional Tournant.”
Again silence.
Then, with even more hoarseness, Yu Ke said, “I believe you.”
She paused, then suddenly added, “Do you want the company’s financial report? I can send it now.”
Without realizing, her tone had grown far more respectful.
“No need.” Qiao Sang smiled.
“I trust you.”
After hanging up, Mikayla asked casually, “A friend?”
Qiao Sang thought a mont.
“You could say that.”
Mikayla didn’t pry further. Instead, she returned to business: “Do you need my help with training today?”
“Of course!” Qiao Sang answered instantly.
What a joke, having an S-rank beast master around and not using her?
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The following days, Qiao Sang and her beasts devoted themselves fully to training.
Ti passed quickly. Soon, the day of the B-rank Beast Master assessnt arrived.
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9:30 a.m.
Following the ssage from the Beast Center, Qiao Sang arrived at the outdoor exam grounds.
From B-rank upward, professional beast master exams differed greatly from the past.
Each day, only one candidate would be tested by a specially dispatched examiner. To avoid civilian casualties, no bystanders were permitted.
Thus, when Qiao Sang arrived, only a square-faced, black-clad middle-aged man and a floating chanical beast about thirty centiters long awaited her.
“Qiao Sang?” The man approached, his expression complicated.
Qiao Sang gave a slight nod.
“First, your beast master badge needs verification. Standard procedure.” He held out his hand.
Qiao Sang handed over her badge.
The man passed it to the chanical beast.
“This is a League-appointed chanical beast, called All-Judge. Besides confirming your identity, it will record the entire exam and upload it for verification. Only once confird will you officially know whether you passed.”
“Don’t I find out the result imdiately?” Qiao Sang asked.
“You’ll know on the spot.” The man replied.
“But official confirmation takes a little ti.”
anwhile, All-Judge completed its scan.
A ten-inch holographic screen projected into the air, displaying all related details.
The man glanced discreetly.
“All-all.”
All-Judge returned the badge and nodded, identity confird.
The man began explaining: “The exam has two parts. First, a 1v1 battle. Second, a 2v2 team battle. After the first round, you’ll have ten minutes’ rest. Any questions?”
Qiao Sang shook her head. “None.”
“Then let’s begin.” The man moved toward one command post.
Qiao Sang walked to the opposite side.
All-Judge floated upward, its black eyes turning red as it observed the arena below.
She’s underage… damn, really underage… The examiner stole a look at the black-haired girl across the field, then drew a deep breath and nodded to All-Judge.
“Exam begins.” All-Judge declared in a chanical voice. “Both parties, summon your beasts, 3, 2, 1!”
Qiao Sang ford hand seals.
A brilliant crimson star array and a deep, mysterious violet array lit up almost simultaneously.
An A-rank beast master… Qiao Sang’s expression grew serious.
Soon, Lubao erged from the crimson array.
At her appearance, the air temperature dropped sharply, snowflakes drifting down.
At the sa ti, a massive beast, thirteen ters long, body nearly violet, black pupils, a violet horn on its head, jagged teeth, and enormous saw-edged violet wings, erged from the violet array.
The Venom-Saw Bird, a dual Poison/Flying-type King-level beast. Its serrated teeth weren’t just venomous,mthey could pierce even Steel-types… During her studies, Qiao Sang had cramd knowledge of Central Hollow’s beasts. With one glance, she recognized it.
The Venom-Saw Bird spread its wings, beating them powerfully. A violent gale surged across the field.
It whipped up chaotic currents and soared skyward in a blink.
Snowflakes landed upon its body.
“Venom Storm.” The examiner commanded.
The Venom-Saw Bird flapped down hard. A terrifying thirty-ter hurricane ford instantly, destruction spreading like a tide.
“Lubao.” Qiao Sang ordered.
Lubao’s face turned solemn.
Even before the storm reached, her three tails were whipped about violently by the wind.
As the hurricane took shape, the Venom-Saw Bird opened its mouth.
A torrent of purple venom rained into the cyclone.
The storm absorbed it whole.
A gigantic, violet Venom Hurricane roared into existence!
The gusts carried a pungent stench.
A venom-infused storm technique… Good thing Lubao is the one facing it this ti.
Qiao Sang’s heart muttered good grief, though outwardly her face remained calm.
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T/n: I finally finished my ppt so I'm free. And 900 chapters!!! Yayyyyyy!!! 🥳 On another note: As I was thinking of printing so IMs, I was reminded of the expensive cost for printing per page. I deeply realized, I should probably buy a printer myself because it's going to be costly trying to print sothing everyday. It's ti to tighten the belt and save! Save money everyone! (Not on food though, food got a pass for 😆)
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