Beast Taming Begins with Inheriting a Legacy.

Chapter 106 Team Competition Semifinals

"Starting from the semifinals, the team competition will no longer be a best-of-three format, but a 3v3 relay race."

Gu Ling asked, "Relay race? How is this different from the previous format?"

Zhou Mengran looked around at everyone: "You've all seen gym competitions or large-scale events, right? The Beastmasters there use three or even six pets."

"If the first pet loses, the second one takes the stage, and so on, until one side has all its pets rendered unable to fight, at which point the other side wins."

"Because you are all new beast tamers, most of you have only contracted one pet beast, so the organizers have adjusted the competition rules."

Lou Huayu's eyes darted around slightly: "Teacher Zhou, what if there was a powerful pet that could defeat three opponents at once and win the game?"

"Yes." Zhou Mengran nodded.

"Let's discuss your order of appearance now."

"Gu Ling, you don't need to think about it. Arranging for you to perform last will only deplete your pet's stamina if you go on stage early."

Gu Ling said she had no objection.

Pei Gang suggested, "Teacher Zhou, let me go first. Hailan Experimental Middle School on the other side will likely put Shen Qingyue in the last position as well. I will try my best to take down the first two and leave an opportunity for Si Ruo's Little Water Leopard, which can wear down Shen Qingyue's Fire Horse's stamina."

"Okay, let's arrange it that way then." Zhou Mengran agreed.

After discussing the lineup and training, everyone began analyzing tomorrow's opponents—

"Besides Shen Qingyue, the other two from Hailan Experimental Middle School will probably be Yu Nanyang and Jiao Kexin."

Yu Nanyang is a formal member of Hailan Experimental Middle School, a one-star Beast Tamer, and his contracted pet is a ground-type black rhinoceros with a strength level of Extraordinary.

Jiao Kexin is a formal member of Hailan Experimental Middle School, a one-star Beastmaster, and her contracted pet is a grass-type trumpet seedling with a strength level of extraordinary.

"One is a Ground type, and the other is a Grass type. Judging from their types, they are both very effective against Xianjiu and Little Leopard." He Siruo frowned slightly.

Pei Gang crossed his arms and said confidently, "Don't worry, I'll take care of those two pet beasts."

Zhou Mengran turned to Gu Ling and asked, "Gu Ling, which pet beast are you planning to send out?"

"Meow~"

Xian Jiu tugged at Gu Ling's sleeve, her beautiful, round cat-like eyes brimming with water, looking at Gu Ling with anticipation and longing.

Beastmaster, this cat wants to go on stage!

Gu Ling refused coldly: "No, you need to rest for a day."

Xian Jiu was also injured in today's match against Crocodile, and the continuous use of Thunderbolt also took a toll on her. After the match, Gu Ling took Xian Jiu to the medical room.

Although the doctor clearly stated that Xian Jiu would be almost fully recovered by tomorrow morning, Gu Ling still wanted Xian Jiu to rest for another day.

After all, the mischievous kid has already been exposed, so there's no need to hide him anymore.

Gu Ling looked at everyone and said, "Tomorrow I'll let the mischievous one take the stage."

When the mischievous boy heard that Gu Ling had chosen it, he waved his chubby little hands excitedly beside her.

Although the best option is to let the mischievous dog conserve its strength and avoid injury when facing Yu Xiliang's pit bull the day after tomorrow, the team competition is equally important.

This is the semi-final that we all worked hard to reach.

Sending the mischievous one on the field would make things a bit safer.

……

night.

In the hotel, Gu Ling watched the competition videos of Hailan Experimental Middle School as usual, and took notes.

Although the opponents' pets were only at the extraordinary level, adhering to the principle of "not underestimating the enemy and taking them seriously from a tactical perspective," Gu Ling dragged the mischievous ghost to watch the video several times, especially the video of the Fiery Horse's race.

"We've reached the semifinals... If we win one more match, we can advance to the finals and then we can get the prize money."

A few hours later, Gu Ling lay back on the bed, unable to resist imagining the wonderful winter vacation that was about to begin: "How about we go out for a big meal after we get our bonuses? And then I'll take you guys on a trip?"

After the friendly match ends, the first semester of the second year of high school will be almost over. There will only be one final exam left before winter break.

Upon hearing this, Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost immediately became excited and cheered.

"Mmm~" Yay~ Time for a seafood feast~

"Hehe~ Yay~ Let's go to the haunted house at the amusement park~"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ling sighed helplessly.

We haven't even planned where to eat, drink, and have fun yet, but these two little ones are already thinking about seafood feasts and haunted houses.

Turning her head, Gu Ling met two pairs of pleading eyes, watery and brimming, as if they would burst into tears the next second if she didn't agree.

What else can Gu Ling do?

I have no choice but to agree.

"Okay, okay, everyone go!"

With Gu Ling's permission, Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost cheered again, clapping their little paws and chubby hands together.

Huang Weiwei, who was scrolling through her phone on the bed next to Gu Ling, overheard Gu Ling's plan and asked curiously, "Lingling, are you going to a haunted house during winter break?"

"I heard there's a really scary horror-themed amusement park in Liuyun City. It has great reviews online. If you're interested, you can try it out during winter break. They're having a winter break event soon."

As she spoke, Huang Weiwei recommended the official WeChat account of the horror-themed amusement park to Gu Ling.

"Okay, I'll save this for later and use it as a guide."

After casually clicking "follow," Gu Ling began looking through next year's electronic calendar.

The Lunar New Year falls on January 28th. If the semester ends a little earlier, I could go to Liuyun City for a few days before the Lunar New Year.

Just as Gu Ling was about to change her posture to look at her phone, Xian Jiu's dissatisfied voice rang out from beside her: "Meow~ Beast Tamer, don't take it away, this cat wants to see it too."

"Hehe~" the mischievous ghost chuckled in agreement.

Gu Ling turned her head and saw Xian Jiu and the mischievous boy sneaking over again, their eyes fixed on the information on the official account.

"...Go meditate! Go study! If you're lazy, you won't go during winter break."

Upon hearing this, Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost immediately looked terrified.

"Meow~"

"Hehehe~"

The two little ones dared not peek anymore and quickly scurried back inside.

"..."

……

The next day, in the morning.

Gu Ling and the others arrived at the central battle arena.

After the announcement of the competition from Nanping No. 1 Middle School was broadcast, everyone went to the rest area.

The first game of the match between Nanping No.1 Middle School and Hailan Experimental Middle School.

Nanping No.1 Middle School's representative: Pei Gang.

Hailan Experimental Middle School's representative: Yu Nanyang.

Both sides summoned their respective pets and launched their attacks without hesitation as soon as the referee announced the start of the match.

"Black rhinoceros! Charge with your horns!"

"Shielded Dragon! Take this with your fury!"

The black rhinoceros's sharp horn slammed into the armored dragon's belly!

The Shieldon didn't dodge, but at the last second it shifted its stance, using its hardest head to block the attack.

"Shielded Dragon! Dragon Claw!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Shielded Dragon raised its sharp claws and slammed them down on the black rhinoceros!

"...Rhino!"

The black rhinoceros cried out in pain and staggered back several steps.

The Shield Dragon maintained the effects of its Dragon Claw ability and continued its pursuit!

"Black rhinoceros! Use ramming!"

"Dragon's Breath!"

"..."

As the two continued their contest, even the ground of the entire competition venue began to tremble slightly.

Finally, with a roar from the shield dragon, it grabbed the black rhinoceros's tail with its claws and flung it away!

The black rhinoceros crashed to the ground, moved its body, but couldn't get up again.

Pei Gang won the first game.

As expected, the person who took the stage in the second round at Hailan Experimental Middle School was Jiao Kexin.

"Trumpet seedling, come out."

After Jiao Kexin summoned the trumpet seedling, it was small and delicate, as if a gust of wind could blow it over, which was in stark contrast to the large black rhinoceros she had seen before.

"Flying Leaf Blade!"

As soon as the fight began, the delicate and frail trumpet seedling twisted her waist and threw out several flying leaf blades.

Each of the razor blades flew in a different direction, and the armored dragon kept dodging backward. It was as if those razor blades had been equipped with tracking devices beforehand, blocking off all its escape routes.

"Use anger!"

When the Shield Dragon had no way to avoid it and chose to stop and defend itself, Jiao Kexin immediately issued a new command: "Leech Seed!"

A parasitic seed squeezed out from the top of the trumpet seedling and was then thrown at the shield dragon.

"……shield!"

The moment the parasitic seed touched the Shielded Dragon, several vines sprouted and wrapped around it, continuously absorbing its stamina.

"Use dragon's breath to burn the vines!"

The armored dragon lowered its head and exhaled its breath, burning away the vines that were wrapped around its body.

Before the Shielded Dragon could catch its breath, Jiao Kexin's voice rang out again: "Trumpet Seedling! Use Rapid Leaf again!"

"Trying to use the same method again?" Pei Gang's eyes turned slightly cold. "Charge! Use Dragon's Breath!"

"Shield~" the Shield Dragon roared and charged towards the direction of the trumpet seedling, burning away any obstructing Leaf Blades with its Dragon Breath.

Several times when the flying leaf blades hit the Shield Armored Dragon, it gritted its teeth and endured them.

Pei Gang: "Use the dragon claw!"

A sharp edge appeared on the Shielded Dragon's claws as it swung down towards the nearby Trumpet Seed!

"...La!" The trumpet-shaped Miao's face showed pain as he was slammed to the ground.

Jiao Kexin's expression tightened: "Trumpet seedlings!"

Trumpet Seed struggled to get up, but the Shielded Dragon's attack came again!

The Shield Dragon's sharp claws struck the Horned Sparrow once again, completely knocking it down.

"The trumpet-shaped seedling is unable to battle; the shield dragon has won! Hailan Experimental Middle School, please replace your opponent!"

After the referee announced the result, Jiao Kexin returned to the rest area with the trumpet seedling in her arms, looking at Shen Qingyue with a dejected expression: "I'm sorry..."

Shen Qingyue stood up, her eyes filled with a sense of relief: "He is Pei Zhili's cousin. It's normal that you can't beat him. You've already done enough to wear down the Shield Dragon's stamina for so long. Leave the rest to me."

Yu Nanyang/Jiao Kexin: "Keep it up!"

"Um."

Shen Qingyue stepped onto the field and summoned the Fiery Horse. The next second, a white horse engulfed in raging flames appeared on the battlefield.

Shen Qingyue's gaze then turned to Pei Gang opposite her: "Does your Shield Dragon still have the strength to fight my Fiery Horse?"

"You'll know once you try it."

Pei Gang glanced at the obviously exhausted Shield Dragon, but showed no intention of admitting defeat.

Even if you can't defeat the Fire Horse, you should at least try to deplete some of its stamina.

"Shielded Dragon! Use Dragon Breath!"

"Flame Vortex!" Shen Qingyue remained calm, yet she used a high-level fire-type skill as soon as she entered the arena, shocking everyone.

The fiery horse opened its mouth and spat out a ball of blazing fire.

The fireball continued to spin and expand, quickly forming a vortex-like fire tornado that enveloped the Shielded Dragon.

Pei Gang's expression turned grave: "Charge out!"

The armored dragon gritted its teeth and broke free from the encirclement of the vortex of flames, but its entire body was covered with burn scars.

"A flash of lightning!"

"Dragon Claw!"

The Shielded Dragon stood still, staring intently at the charging Fire Horse, then raised its sharp and powerful claws and slammed them out!

But the Fire Horse was too fast. The Shielded Dragon's claws not only missed, but it was also struck by a flash of lightning, causing it to stagger back several steps.

"Stomp again!"

With a neigh, the Fiery Horse charged towards the Shielded Dragon in the blink of an eye, raised its front legs high, and kicked the Shielded Dragon hard in the belly!

boom!

The armored dragon was kicked to the ground, creating a crater. After struggling for a moment, it passed out completely.

After the referee counted down, he announced the result: "Shielded Dragon is unable to fight, Fire Horse wins! Nanping No.1 Middle School, please substitute your player!"

Pei Gang put the Shield Dragon back into his pet space and stepped down. He saw He Siruo coming over and nodded slightly: "The rest is up to you."

He Siruo nodded firmly: "Yes."

"Little leopard, come out."

Upon entering the arena, He Siruo summoned the little water leopard and, without any preamble, immediately launched into battle: "Use the water gun!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the little leopard spat out a rapid stream of water, which shot towards the fiery horse.

"Avoid it! Use Flame Vortex!" Shen Qingyue said.

The fiery horse casually leaped to the side, gracefully and nimbly dodging the water gun, and then opened its mouth to spew out a flame that spun like a whirlwind.

"water gun!"

Bang!

The water jets and flames collided and intertwined in the air, producing bursts of mist that made a piercing sound and gradually obscured the view on the field.

Gradually, the little leopard began to show signs of fatigue.

On the other side, a glint flashed in the eyes of the Fiery Horse, and the flames on its body became even more flamboyant and intense.

In an instant, the raging flames swallowed the water column and finally crashed down on the little water leopard!

Even though the little water leopard was a water-type pet, the difference in strength still caused it considerable injury, and a look of pain appeared on its face.

Shen Qingyue continued her pursuit: "A flash of lightning!"

The next second, the Fiery Horse transformed into a blazing flame and hurtled towards the little water leopard.

"Stomp again!"

The fiery horse raised its front hooves high and stomped down heavily on the little water leopard's head!

"Use a water gun!" He Siruo clenched her fists instinctively.

The little water leopard turned its head and sprayed a stream of water, which hit the fire horse squarely because of the close distance!

The fiery horse neighed, but still endured the pain and put its front hooves down!

boom!

The baby leopard was struck hard again and fell to the ground, losing consciousness.

"...The little leopard is unable to fight, Fire Horse wins! Please have Nanping No. 1 Middle School change their contestant!"

(End of this chapter)