October 14th, 4:00 PM.
Liu Yi leaped from Chiying’s back, landing at the entrance of the contestant-exclusive passage, with Ziyue by her side.
Chiying’s crimson eyes calmly scanned its surroundings. Today’s opponent was Fire-type, so it was highly likely to enter the arena.
The contestant passage was bustling with people, as contestants from various schools hurried to their respective staging areas.
Liu Yi walked through the contestant passage and found an empty spot in the player waiting area to sit down. From there, she could see the direction of the District B staging area, but only vague moving specks of light were visible through several layers of energy shields and floating islands.
She pulled out her phone and double-checked Shui Heyu’s information.
She had already reviewed this information more than once last night, but there was no harm in looking at it a few more times.
Blazing Feather Eagle, Fire + Flying attribute, Intermediate stage. A specialty pet of the Yongyang Region, rumored to be able to circle in the high-temperature airflow of a volcano for several hours.
Molten Blast Lizard, pure Fire attribute, also Intermediate stage. The information stated that this pet had a volatile temper, excelled in close combat, and could spray high-temperature molten liquid from its tail, causing continuous burns if hit.
Liu Yi put her phone away. Ice-type against Fire-type, the attribute disadvantage was too obvious.
Moreover, when Ziyue fought Fang Mingming yesterday, her Snowfall and Extreme Cold Storm had already been exposed.
Shui Heyu was a second-year contestant with 70 points and a perfect seven-win record. He wouldn't fail to research his opponent's information.
He definitely knew Ziyue had these two A-rank skills and would undoubtedly make tactical arrangements to counter them.
Liu Yi’s fingers lightly tapped on the armrest.
She would start with Chiying.
Chiying’s Dragon-type had no attribute disadvantage against Fire-type, and its Poison-type skills could also cause continuous attrition.
Even if both of the opponent's pets were Fire-type, Chiying’s Counter-Poison trait and high Dragon-type defense would be sufficient to cope.
If Chiying could win the first round, the second round would be much easier, no matter what.
As this thought settled, a slight ripple suddenly emanated from deep within her consciousness.
It wasn't Ziyue, nor was it Chiying.
The fluctuation was very faint, like something gently and tentatively touching her consciousness. There was no malice, even a hint of curiosity.
Liu Yi paused.
She closed her eyes and focused on that ripple. The fluctuation came from deep within her Beast Taming Space, where only one thing resided.
The Blazing Lion pet egg.
She submerged her consciousness into her Beast Taming Space; the Portable Incubator lay quietly in the corner.
The fluctuation was coming from there.
Liu Yi walked to the incubator and squatted down. She reached out and gently stroked the incubator’s casing. The moment her fingertips touched the silvery-white metal, the fluctuation suddenly intensified, as if responding to her touch.
The data on the control panel flickered:
【Hatching Progress: 94%】
【Estimated Hatching Time: 3-9 days】
94%.
Liu Yi looked at the number, a smile unconsciously curving her lips.
“Soon,” she whispered, tapping the incubator’s casing twice, “Just a few more days.”
The golden-red patterns on the eggshell flashed, as if in response.
She didn’t linger in her Beast Taming Space for too long, retreating once she confirmed everything was normal. When her consciousness returned to her body, Ziyue was looking up at her, her purple eyes questioning.
“It’s nothing,” Liu Yi said, rubbing its ear. “The Blazing Lion is almost ready to hatch.”
Ziyue’s eyes lit up, its tails wagging slightly as it let out a cry.
“Bingbing!”
Really?!
Liu Yi nodded.
Ziyue excitedly stood up, spun around, its tails perked high.
A hint of anticipation flickered in Chiying’s crimson eyes as it gently nudged Liu Yi’s wrist with its tail.
Liu Yi smiled, about to say something, when her phone suddenly vibrated.
She looked down; it was a group message from 【Did You Work Hard Today Too?】.
【Zimeng's Dream: Ahhh, sisters! Nanyun was amazing today! Spirit Fire Steward actually defeated a second-year’s Intermediate pet today! [Thunder-patterned Hound scattering flowers.jpg]】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Wow, Nanyun is so impressive! Is Spirit Fire Steward that strong now?!】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: It was alright, the opponent might have underestimated them.】
【Zimeng's Dream: Still a win, right?! Anyway, it was amazing! [Thunder-patterned Hound scattering flowers.jpg]】
【Zimeng's Dream: And, and, that’s not even the happiest thing today!】
【Zimeng's Dream: Guess what? My Diandian evolved today!】
【Zimeng's Dream: [Image.jpg]】
In the picture, a canine pet nearly twice the size of a Thunder-patterned Hound stood majestically on the training ground. Its fur had changed from bright yellow to a deeper golden-brown, and the lightning-shaped dark blue patterns had become more intricate, extending from its spine to its limbs. It bared its mouth, revealing lightning-glowing fangs, its eyes sparkling with vigor.
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: What?!】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Zimeng, your Diandian evolved into a Thunderstorm Hound?!】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Darn it! I was planning to keep it a secret until after the first stage, then surprise you all when we returned to the Longwu Region!
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Since Zimeng already spilled the beans, I guess I have to say it now.】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Actually, my Shadow also evolved! It’s now an Intermediate stage Phantom Spirit Cat! [Shadow looking proud.jpg]】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Congratulations.】
【Yi: Congratulations, congratulations.】
【Zimeng's Dream: Oh right, Liu Yi? Did you win your match today?】
【Yi: Not yet, it’s at 5 PM. I’m just about to head to the staging area.】
【Zimeng's Dream: Then hurry and get ready! We’ll chat after you win!】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Good luck, good luck! Crush them! [Shadow clenching fist.jpg]】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Good luck.】
【Yi: Alright.】
She put her phone away and stood up.
Ziyue and Chiying immediately followed.
“Let’s go,” Liu Yi said. “It’s time to head to the staging area.”
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