Further out, a massive cluster of floating islands could be seen, with a magnificent arena at its center, surrounded by dozens of floating platforms of varying sizes—that was the Sky Colosseum.
"Wow…" Exclamations rose and fell throughout the cabin.
"We've arrived," Liu Yi whispered, looking at Ziyue and Chiying beside her.
Ziyue's eyes sparkled with excitement, while Chiying's eyes narrowed slightly, as if sensing the energy fluctuations of this unfamiliar land.
The plane landed smoothly on the runway of the Monte Region International Airport.
As the cabin door opened, the Monte Region's unique fresh air, carrying a hint of high-altitude crispness, swept in.
The School Team members disembarked one after another and gathered on the tarmac.
After counting heads, Wei Xiuyu led everyone towards the airport exit.
At the exit, a staff member wearing a Monte Region Beast Tamer Association uniform had been waiting for a long time.
"Welcome to the Monte Region," he said with a smile. "I am Hao Wencheng, a receptionist from the Monte Region Beast Tamer Association. I will be assisting you with pre-competition registration and adaptive training."
He looked around, his gaze sweeping over the School Team members: "Please follow me; a special vehicle is waiting outside. We will first settle into the hotel, then head to the Beast Tamer Association at exactly two in the afternoon for pre-competition registration and pet physical examinations."
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The streets of the Monte Region were distinctly different from those in the Longwu Region.
Because the city was built on floating islands, the roads were not as flat as on the ground but wound and undulated with the terrain of the islands.
Unique buildings lined both sides of the streets, many with glowing vines climbing their walls, displaying a faint luminescence even during the day.
Most notably, floating platforms and light bridges were visible everywhere in the city.
Some residents rode maglev skateboards, zipping between platforms, while others rode sightseeing vehicles pulled by flying pets.
"So cool!" Li Chengying exclaimed, pressing her face against the car window, her eyes shining. "Senior Qin, look, that restaurant is actually floating in the air!"
Gao Xue helplessly pulled her back. "Don't press your face against the glass."
The hotel, named "Cloud Dream," was located on a medium-sized floating island in the central area.
The building had a streamlined design, and its exterior walls were adorned with luminous materials that changed color with time.
Upon checking in, Liu Yi received a room card for room 1608.
The front desk staff explained: "The room has a pet resting area, and the balcony provides direct access to the floating island observation deck."
The elevator ascended, and the moment the doors opened, Liu Yi was slightly taken aback.
The walls on both sides of the corridor were transparent, offering a direct view of the floating island landscape outside.
Several small floating pets hovered outside the window, curiously observing the new arrivals.
Room 1608 was not large but very exquisite.
There was a comfortable large bed, next to which were soft pads and energy replenishment devices specially prepared for pets.
The best part was the spacious balcony, from which she could overlook the scenery below.
Ziyue immediately hopped onto the balcony, curiously observing everything around her.
Chiying, meanwhile, hovered in the air, his crimson eyes scanning the distant Sky Colosseum.
Liu Yi put down her backpack and first checked the status of the Portable Incubator.
Through her Beast Taming Space, she sensed that the Blaze Lion egg in the incubator was in good condition, and its hatching progress had reached 84%, an increase of 1% from yesterday.
"Everything's normal," she murmured, withdrawing her consciousness from the Beast Taming Space.
After a quick tidy-up, she checked the time; it was 1:20 PM.
Time to head to the Beast Tamer Association.
******
The Monte Region Beast Tamer Association was located on the largest floating island in the city, a magnificent circular building.
Huge energy crystals were embedded in the exterior walls of the building, emitting a soft blue light.
At precisely two in the afternoon, the Tianqi School Team members entered the Association building, led by Hao Wencheng.
The first-floor lobby was already bustling with many contestants who had traveled from various regions to participate in the first stage of the National High School League.
Their uniforms varied, and their school emblems were all different, but the same fighting spirit gleamed in everyone's eyes.
"So many people…" Li Chengying muttered softly.
Hao Wencheng led them to a corridor on the third floor: "This is the exclusive registration area assigned to Tianqi Beast Taming High School from the Longwu Region. Please proceed with registration and pet physical examinations one by one."
Liu Yi stood in line, her gaze sweeping over the contestants queuing in other corridors.
The closest team to them wore deep blue uniforms, with a silver winged bird embroidered on their chests—the school emblem of Skywing High School.
"Those are the people from Skywing," Gao Xue said, lowering her voice as she stood beside Liu Yi. "The girl in the deep blue uniform is Qiuyu Fei, the Beast Tamer of the Ice Crystal Butterfly."
Liu Yi followed Gao Xue's gaze.
It was a girl with waist-length hair and a cool demeanor, standing quietly in line, waiting.
Beside her hovered a translucent Ice Crystal Butterfly, faint blue light flowing across its wings, each flap scattering tiny ice crystal powder.
As if sensing the gaze, Qiuyu Fei slightly turned her head, her eyes meeting Liu Yi's in the air.
The two exchanged glances for a second, then each looked away.
"What about that boy?" Liu Yi asked softly. "Lu Mingxiao?"
Gao Xue jutted her chin towards the front of the line: "The one standing at the very front, talking to the staff member."
Liu Yi looked over.
It was a tall boy with neat short hair and distinct facial features.
Beside him was a deep blue-feathered eagle-type pet, a Thunder Eagle.
Flashes of electric light occasionally flickered in the Thunder Eagle's eyes, and faint crackling sounds could be heard around its body.
The line slowly advanced.
When it was Liu Yi's turn, she walked to the window and handed over her identity card and Junior Beast Tamer badge.
Inside the window sat a middle-aged woman in a Beast Tamer Association uniform, her name tag reading "Zheng Min."
She took the documents and scanned them on the terminal.
"Liu Yi… Tianqi Beast Taming High School, Longwu Region, first-year grade," Zheng Min read the information on the screen, her fingers typing on the keyboard. "Please summon your pet for registration confirmation."
Liu Yi nodded, first summoning Ziyue from her Beast Taming Space.
The silver-blue figure appeared on the registration area floor, her two fluffy tails swaying gracefully, her purple eyes calmly looking at Zheng Min.
Zheng Min's fingers paused.
She stared at Ziyue for a few seconds, then looked down at the information on the screen, then back up at Ziyue, repeating this three times.
"This… is this a Silver Snow Fox?" Her voice was somewhat uncertain.
"Yes," Liu Yi nodded.
Zheng Min quickly typed on the keyboard, pulling up the Beast Tamer Association's internal database.
The Silver Snow Fox's profile quickly appeared on the screen, with a photo of Ziyue attached.
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