Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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Apart from the section occupied by students in navy blue uniforms, the rest of the audience remained silent for a moment before erupting into loud cheers.

"Even though it ended so quickly, that was absolutely exhilarating!"

"I never expected this ghost-type beast to have such powerful telekinesis!"

"Brilliant! Using someone else’s thunder web against them, why didn’t I think of that?"

"Even if you had thought of it, executing it would be a whole different challenge. Mastering telekinesis to that level is no joke."

"Honestly, the battles for the championship just hit differently. It felt like everything was under control from start to finish. That guy, Wu Hengxu, wasn’t even in the same league!"

"Yeah, especially the previous match. It was a type disadvantage, but she still won effortlessly!"

"By the way, which school is Qiao Sang from? Why isn’t anyone from her school here? How could they not send anyone to cheer for such an amazing competitor?"

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Yuhua Region. Zhejiang Province, Hanggang City. Shengshui High School

The Shengshui Gymnasium was in an uproar.

"Holy crap, it’s over already?! It took me longer to walk here from the classroom than those two battles combined!"

"Exactly! My seat isn’t even warm yet!"

"God Qiao is God Qiao! She’s still absolutely dominating, even at the national championship level!"

As the crowd buzzed with excitement, the school principal, Wang Weidou, took the microphone and stepped onto the stage. Clearing his throat, he spoke solemnly:

"We will be selecting a group of students to travel to the Zhongkong region as a cheer squad. Who among you would like to volunteer?"

The gym fell into a brief silence. Then, within seconds, it exploded into chaos. Hands shot into the air, students practically throwing themselves forward in their eagerness.

"Me! Pick me! I’m tall, handsome, and presentable! I won’t embarrass Shengshui High!"

"Me! My voice is loud! I can drown out the cheers of every other school!"

"Me! I’ve spoken to Qiao Sang three times! She’ll feel a sense of familiarity if I go!"

"Qiao Sang is competing in the senior division, so obviously, seniors should be chosen!"

"She’s a first-year! The first-years should be the ones going!"

"If we’re being technical, Qiao Sang trained with the second-year team the longest, so it should be us second-years who get selected!"

"Pick the seniors!"

"First-years! Choose the first-years!"

"Second-years! It has to be the second-years!"

As the gymnasium descended into a heated debate, Wang Weidou nodded in satisfaction.

When he first received Liu Yao’s message, he’d been a little worried. But for something as simple as forming a cheer squad? With this much enthusiasm, there was no way they wouldn’t assemble a team capable of overwhelming the competition. ꞦＡΝȪᛒÈŚ

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The first phase of the national championship lasted three full days.

During this time, due to the odd number of competitors, a supplementary match was held among the 65 eliminated contestants.

One winner was chosen to rejoin the competition.

As a result, a total of 66 competitors advanced to the second phase.

On the eve of the second phase, Qiao Sang was flying high above the ground, navigating with her GPS while riding on Yabao’s back.

As they ascended, more and more people wearing oxygen masks became visible in the sky.

The Zhongkong region was known for its deep appreciation of flying-type beasts, largely due to its advancements in constructing floating buildings in the high-altitude clouds.

However, cloud-based architecture was no easy feat, so the number of structures in the sky was far fewer than on land. And every single one that did exist had been built at exorbitant costs.

One such landmark was the Imperial Beast Battle Arena, the most iconic venue for beast battles in the entire Zhongkong region, located high above the clouds.

The Mystic Auction House, where Qiao Sang was headed, was also situated in a cloud-based building.

"Xun xun?"

Little Treasure tilted his head curiously, observing the increasing number of people wearing helmet-like devices. He chirped a question, wondering what they were.

"Those are oxygen masks." Qiao Sang explained.

"Xun xun?"

Little Treasure chirped again, asking what they were for.

"Because we’re flying so high, there’s not enough oxygen up here. The masks help them breathe."

"Xun xun?"

Little Treasure looked at his trainer and tilted his head.

Why aren’t you wearing one?

Qiao Sang patiently replied, "Yabao and Lubao have both evolved, and I have you. With all that feedback energy, I can handle the altitude just fine."

In the Zhongkong region’s high-altitude travel guide, it clearly stated that D-rank Beast Tamers could reach the cloud layer without needing an oxygen mask.

She hadn’t officially taken the D-rank certification exam yet, but her strength was already at that level, she just hadn’t gone through the paperwork.

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure nodded in understanding, then suddenly seemed to have an idea. He reached into his ring, rummaged around, and pulled out an old gaming headset.

Placing the headset on his head, he chirped proudly.

"Xun xun~"

Then, extending a short claw, he poked Qiao Sang’s shoulder.

Qiao Sang turned to look.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure grinned widely.

Doesn’t this look just like an oxygen mask?

Qiao Sang: …

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Half an hour later, Yabao landed outside a grand, white building.

A stream of well-dressed second- and third-generation elites, clad in elegant suits and gowns, made their way inside.

Qiao Sang dismounted, glancing at the cloud-like ground beneath her feet. Out of curiosity, she gave it a couple of test stomps.

Huh. It’s actually soft…

Before coming, she had done her research. These clouds weren’t natural but were floating constructs created by flying-type beasts.

After a few more stomps for good measure, she picked up the now-miniaturized Yabao and walked toward the grand white building.

Nearby, a few well-dressed men and women stopped in their tracks, turning to stare in confusion.

Who’s this kid? Did she seriously just show up in a school uniform?

Qiao Sang was already used to being stared at. After spending the past few days in high-profile battles, constantly watched by thousands of people, she had long since adapted.

Even here in Zhongkong, people recognize me? My damned popularity…

Straightening her back, she calmly handed her invitation card to the staff. After receiving a bidder number 67, she proceeded inside.

The auction hall was located on the second floor of the white building. The vast space spanned over 600 square meters, covered in plush carpets, with a luxurious crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Rows of walnut-colored chieftain chairs were neatly arranged, and at the far end of the hall, there were VIP suites with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

There are VIP rooms too?

Qiao Sang withdrew her gaze, walked over to a long buffet table draped in a white cloth, and picked up three pastries: One for Yanao, one for Little Treasure, and one for herself.

She then found a seat near the back and sat down.

However, all around her, people were casting furtive glances her way.

Understandable.

Everyone else was dressed in tailored suits and elaborate gowns.

Qiao Sang, sitting there in a school uniform, was entirely out of place.

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