The audience's emotions were fluctuating to the extreme, especially those from the Zhongkong and Yuhua regions.
The spectators from the Zhongkong region were nearly in despair as they watched the Crimson Urgent Dragon's claws almost slide out of the arena.
Then, in the next second, a single Gravity Upthrow completely neutralized the situation.
Meanwhile, the audience from the Yuhua region was in a state of extreme excitement, their cheers of victory already at the tips of their tongues.
They hadn't expected the situation to reverse in an instant.
If the spectators were this emotionally volatile, one could only imagine how the combatants felt.
*The Crimson Urgent Dragon's Gravity Upthrow is at most at the Small Success level; Yabao should be able to endure it...* Qiao Sang's thoughts raced as she looked at the two figures in the air who had already curled into a ball, though her expression remained calm.
High in the sky, the Crimson Urgent Dragon locked Yabao tightly with its four limbs, spinning 360 degrees continuously at an incredible speed.
It spun faster and faster, resembling a giant fireball.
After about ten seconds, the Crimson Urgent Dragon stopped spinning and plummeted toward the ground at high speed while still clutching Yabao.
They hit the ground almost in the blink of an eye.
When they were only about five centimeters from the ground, the Crimson Urgent Dragon released its claws, intending to make a stylish exit as usual.
Who would have thought that while its claws let go, its opponent's mouth did not!
"Ya!"
Yabao bit down hard on the Crimson Urgent Dragon's shoulder.
It had specifically trained its resistance to dizziness; how could it possibly be spun dizzy in just ten seconds!
*Bang!*
A violent vibration shook the entire arena as Yabao slammed heavily into the ground.
"Chi chi!"
Falling simultaneously was a bewildered Crimson Urgent Dragon.
The rain of fire ceased at this moment.
What was going on?
The Zhongkong audience was startled, and even the Yuhua audience was stunned for a moment.
After a brief silence, the spectators began to discuss fervently
"What happened to the Crimson Urgent Dragon? Did it knock itself out while performing a Gravity Upthrow?"
"Are you nearsighted?! That Flare Star Hound is biting the Crimson Urgent Dragon and won't let go!"
"That Flare Star Hound is incredible! It actually withstood the weightless vertigo of the Gravity Upthrow."
"So that's how you defend against a Gravity Upthrow!"
"To be honest, I feel like the Flare Star Hound has had the upper hand since the start of the match."
"That Secret Art-level Martian Rain was simply not at the level this match should be, but the Crimson Urgent Dragon is also super strong to be able to move and counterattack under such a rain of fire."
"I don't quite understand the Crimson Urgent Dragon's defense; it's way too strong. I guess I'll have to watch the replay and commentary later..."
"Who do you think will win now?"
"In terms of injuries, the Crimson Urgent Dragon is worse off. As for the Flare Star Hound, it hasn't been injured much in previous matches—the only time was in a thunderstorm, and it's unclear how it defended then, but it definitely has a super strong defensive skill. However, the Flare Star Hound clearly didn't use a defensive skill this time. I think this Gravity Upthrow was an opportunity; it just depends on who stands up first to attack."
On the field.
"Chi chi, get up quickly!" Zhao Chuanyu roared loudly.
The Gravity Upthrow was performed by the Crimson Urgent Dragon; it had trained to the point where neither weightlessness nor dizziness affected it. That final impact would hurt, but it shouldn't have caused severe injuries.
*Don't panic, it's not impossible to keep fighting... The Flare Star Hound must have been injured by that last hit. As long as the Crimson Urgent Dragon stands up before the Flare Star Hound, it will be time to counterattack...* Zhao Chuanyu steadied his emotions and looked at the fallen Crimson Urgent Dragon with full trust.
The Crimson Urgent Dragon was a pet he had contracted at a great cost. It hadn't lost before, it wouldn't lose now, and it certainly wouldn't lose in the future!
At Zhao Chuanyu's call, the Crimson Urgent Dragon opened its eyes and struggled to stand up with its injured body.
In the stands, the eyes of the Zhongkong audience lit up instantly.
Meanwhile, the Yuhua audience, who had been enthusiastically discussing how "6" the Flare Star Hound's previous maneuver was, suddenly shut up, their expressions becoming tense.
They all stared intently at the field.
Everyone had a premonition that, barring any accidents, the winner would be decided next.
"Chi chi..."
The Crimson Urgent Dragon's vision was somewhat blurred.
Its injuries were actually more severe than others imagined.
Almost every skill Yabao used during the match had hit it, and combined with the recent Gravity Upthrow, the Crimson Urgent Dragon was actually reaching its limit.
Looking at its opponent, who appeared as double images, the Crimson Urgent Dragon struggled to circulate the energy in its body and opened its mouth.
But suddenly, the Crimson Urgent Dragon's expression became blank again.
Where was the opponent?
"Dodge quickly!"
At that moment, it heard its Tamer's voice.
The Crimson Urgent Dragon understood; the opponent had used teleportation to leave.
"Chi chi..."
This time, the Crimson Urgent Dragon did not listen to its Tamer.
It knew its own condition too well; if the opponent was already launching an attack, it simply couldn't dodge.
Rather than that, it was better to gamble everything and strike back!
The Crimson Urgent Dragon stood its ground, its ears twitching as it sensed the surrounding aura.
Almost the next instant, it felt a change in temperature behind it.
"Chi chi!"
The Crimson Urgent Dragon whipped its head around and opened its mouth, a powerful wave of energy instantly condensing in its throat.
Just as the Crimson Urgent Dragon was confident that the opponent's attack was coming from this direction, it froze once more.
It saw the opponent standing twenty-odd meters away with its mouth open, but there was no attack.
*Why did Chi chi suddenly stop listening to me... and the Flare Star Hound, why is it just opening its mouth without attacking...* Zhao Chuanyu was equally stunned.
"Chi chi!"
Before he could figure it out, the Crimson Urgent Dragon was sent flying back several meters, letting out a miserable scream.
Zhao Chuanyu: "!!!"
What the hell?
What happened?!
How did the Crimson Urgent Dragon get injured?!
"Chi chi!"
The Crimson Urgent Dragon collapsed on the ground, writhing its body and repeatedly slapping itself with its wings.
Void Flame, a high-tier Fire-type skill. The reason it was classified as high-tier was not only because the flames were invisible to others, but also because the duration of the burn increased as proficiency grew.
During the burning period, even water could not extinguish it.
Few pets knew Void Flame, and the information online was a mix of truth and lies.
Yabao's Void Flame level had originally been only at the Entry level; aside from being invisible, it was no different from ordinary fire.
This was something Qiao Sang discovered only after adding points to Void Flame and having Yabao specifically test it.
"It's time to end this," Qiao Sang said.
"Ya!"
Yabao looked excited, its muscles tensing as its four limbs crouched low.
*Whoosh...*
In the next second, raging flames swept over its body, and it charged toward the Crimson Urgent Dragon like a streak of red light.
Only then did Zhao Chuanyu realize that in its current state, the Crimson Urgent Dragon could not possibly dodge.
Ignoring his panic, he shouted loudly, "Dragon Wave!"
*Stay calm! Since it can't dodge, attack directly! As long as the Dragon Wave hits the Flare Star Hound, the attack will naturally be blocked!*
The Crimson Urgent Dragon looked at the opponent charging toward it, enduring the pain of the burns to steady its body and open its mouth.
However, to it at this moment, the opponent was too fast. Before it could unleash the Dragon Wave, Yabao had already slammed into it.
"Chi chi!"
The Crimson Urgent Dragon was sent flying, letting out a cry of pain.
It struggled to look at the opponent's figure before finally closing its eyes in resignation.
"Qu!"
A mechanical-type pet wearing a referee badge floated over to check and blew its whistle.
The host, standing atop a white flying-type pet, flew into the center of the field and announced loudly
"The first finalist spot for the National Tournament has been decided! Let us congratulate contestant Qiao Sang from the Yuhua region!"
(End of Chapter)