Beast Taming: Starting From Zero
Chapter 482: Qiao Sang vs. Tang Yi

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The next day.

6:59 PM.

At the Shouyao Beast Battle Arena, a massive crowd gathered at the entrance, forming a dense line.

Among them, students in school uniforms dominated the scene, organizing themselves into groups while holding holographic glowing banners.

Many small beast companions also had glowing face stickers representing either the Zhongkong Region or the Yuhua Region.

Dozens of journalists were broadcasting the grand event live.

"Ladies and gentlemen watching from home, behind me is the Shouyao Beast Battle Arena." A reporter said into the camera while holding a microphone.

"Tonight, the final match of the National Campus Beast Mastering League Individual Championship will be held here! Who do the spectators favor? Let's hear from them!"

The reporter stopped a passing student and asked, "Who do you think will win tonight?"

The student pushed the glowing sticker on his bird-like beast companion's right cheek closer to the camera. "Can't you see? Zhongkong Region! Tang Yi will definitely win!" (T/n: Zhongkong and Central Hollow Region is equivalent. Just so you won't be puzzled.)

"Qi Qi!" The bird-like beast companion let out a cry, expressing its confidence in Tang Yi's victory.

"Alright, thank you for your time."

The reporter continued stopping people, and all of them supported Tang Yi.

Wang Yao, standing in line nearby, frowned.

"That reporter is clearly biased. Everyone he interviews is obviously supporting the Zhongkong Region."

"That's normal." Shi Gaofeng waved it off.

"The match is being held in Zhongkong, and these journalists are probably from here too. No need to care about it. Anyone with eyes can see that Qiao Sang will win."

"Tang Yi only has one high-level beast and one mid-level beast. What does he have to fight Qiao Sang?" He turned to Xu Yajie.

"Right?"

Xu Yajie nodded.

"I know, but it's still annoying." Wang Yao pouted. Then, an idea struck her. Her eyes lit up as she summoned her Fire Sparrow and handed it a glowing holographic banner.

Pointing at the camera, she instructed, "See that? Go shove this right into the camera!"

"Yan Yan?" The Fire Sparrow tilted its head in confusion.

What's this thing?

"This is to support Yabao." Wang Yao explained.

"Right now, none of the interviews are showing support for Yabao. You need to show them this, so they know we support him!"

The Fire Sparrow had trained with Yabao for a long time. It might not recognize Blazing Star Canine , but it definitely knew Yabao .

"Yan Yan!"

Determined, the Fire Sparrow took off toward the reporter.

Poor Yabao! No one is supporting him!

"Who do you think will win?" The reporter was still conducting interviews.

"I think—" The current interviewee, a quiet and elegant girl, began to speak.

"Ke Ke!"

Before she could finish, her fox-like beast companion impatiently shoved its forehead, adorned with a glowing Zhongkong Region sticker, into the camera.

The reporter smiled.

"Looks like—"

"Yan Yan!"

Suddenly, the Fire Sparrow swooped in and kicked the fox-like beast companion away before forcefully shoving its glowing banner in front of the camera.

"Ke Ke..." The fox-like beast companion landed face-down.

"My Keke!" The girl gasped in shock.

The reporter was utterly bewildered.

The camerabeast took a cautious step back, looking nervous.

"Yan Yan!"

ThemFire ​​Sparrow advanced menacingly, pushing the banner closer to the camera.

The scene instantly turned chaotic.

Wang Yao covered her face in embarrassment.

She had made a mistake. She never should have sent the Fire Sparrow over...

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Twenty minutes later, inside the Shouyao Beast Battle Arena.

A dazzling display of fireworks exploded in the night sky, forming images of various beast companions that had appeared throughout the competition. The spectacle was breathtaking.

Qiao Sang sat in the competitor's area, watching everything unfold.

Soon, the host, standing on a white flying-type beast companion, appeared above the arena.

As the fireworks faded, a brief silence settled over the stadium.

Qiao Sang turned to the vice principal and Teacher Sun.

"I'm going."

Liu Yao nodded.

Sun Bo responded solemnly, "Good luck!"

Qiao Sang strode confidently toward the competitor's tunnel.

The closer she got, the faster her heart pounded.

This was the final match of the National Campus Beast Mastering League.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous.

Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself and pressed forward, disappearing into the tunnel.

Since only two competitors remained, there was no need to announce the lineup. The process moved swiftly.

After the host gave the usual thanks to the audience and officials, they got straight to the point:

"Now, let's welcome our finalists! Representing the Zhongkong Region, Tang Yi! And representing the Yuhua Region, Qiao Sang!"

The noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.

As Qiao Sang and Tang Yi stepped onto the battlefield and took their positions, the stadium erupted once more.

"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang! Unstoppable victory!"

"Tang Yi! Tang Yi! Champion for sure!"

The Zhongkong and Yuhua supporters cheered wildly, though Tang Yi's supporters were noticeably louder.

That was expected. This was Zhongkong, and over 70% of the audience was from here.

Spectators from other regions whispered among themselves.

"I thought Tang Yi would only make the top ten, but he made it to the finals!"

"Yeah, he's incredible. But unfortunately, Qiao Sang showed up this year. Otherwise, he might have been the champion."

"Unlikely. Even without Qiao Sang, there's still Zhao Chuanyu."

"I wonder if we'll get to see Ice Xilu..."

"Tang Yi has the home advantage, but Qiao Sang has three high-level beast companions. Blazing Star Canine's battle against the Crimson Rush Dragon wasn't even on a high school level anymore. Tang Yi only has his Paralulu. What's he supposed to fight with? Plus, since the match is at night, Blazing Star Canine's Moonlight Power ability gives it an extra edge."

"Agreed. Still, Tang Yi is strong. Even after two months without training, he made it this far. I think this will be an exciting match."

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On the battlefield.

Qiao Sang and Tang Yi locked eyes.

The referee's whistle sounded.

"Go!"

It was the signal to summon their beast companions.

Qiao Sang quickly formed a summoning seal.

The next moment, Little Treasure appeared in a green star formation.

"Xun Xun~" Little Treasure waved cheerfully.

On the other side, Tang Yi's expression turned serious as he summoned Zhangci Lili, a mid-level grass-type beast companion covered in sharp spikes.

Zhangci Lili, a mid-level beast. It instinctively fires its spikes when sensing danger. Its ability, Overgrow, boosts the power of grass-type moves when it's injured... Qiao Sang quickly recalled relevant information.

Meanwhile, across the battlefield, Tang Yi studied Little Treasure, which was even smaller than Zhangci Lili, his expression tense.

The whistle blew again.

This time, it signaled the start of the match.

"Ci Ci!"

Zhangci Lili made the first move.

It stomped the ground, and two thorny vines burst out from below, shooting straight toward Little Treasure!

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