Beast Taming: Starting From Zero
Chapter 481: The Eve Before the Finals

I lost... I actually lost...

Zhao Chuanyu stared blankly as his Crimson Rush Dragon was carried away. His expression was dazed, his mind empty.

A camera zoomed in on his face for a close-up.

The audience fell into a heavy silence.

A few seconds later, aside from the spectators in the Central Hollow region who looked grim, the rest of the audience erupted into cheers.

Especially those from the Yuhua region, they screamed wildly, some nearly moved to tears.

"Ahhh! She won! Qiao Sang won!"

"Blazing Star Canine! Blazing Star Canine"

"I knew it! I knew Qiao Sang would win!"

"I never thought Zhao Chuanyu would lose! I always thought he'd be this year's National Campus Beast Mastering Championship winner!"

"The Crimson Rush Dragon was only contracted recently; there were times it didn't listen to Zhao Chuanyu."

"That's why it's best to raise your beasts from a young age. Otherwise, they might backstab you at a critical moment, leaving you nowhere to cry."

"Even if the Crimson Rush Dragon had listened, it wouldn't have been a match for the Blazing Star Canine. Didn't you see it getting suppressed from the start?"

"Speaking of that, what was with the Crimson Rush Dragon? It didn't follow orders and then froze. The Blazing Star Canine didn't even do anything, but it looked like it got attacked."

"Are you blind? The Crimson Rush Dragon was attacked! Its body was scorched, and the red marks were expanding rapidly. It looked about to be charred!"

"What kind of skill is that? So weird, it's invisible?"

"If I'm not mistaken, the Blazing Star Canine used Illusion Flame."

"Illusion Flame? What's that?"

"You idiot, go look it up yourself."

"..."

"The Yuhua region is incredible. They used to struggle to get into the top ten nationally, and now they've got someone in the finals!"

"Honestly, with Zhao Chuanyu out, neither Zhang Wandi nor Tang Yi can beat Qiao Sang, no matter who wins."

"It's shameful for the senior class that Qiao Sang is just a first-year student."

"What grade are you in?"

"Heh, second-year."

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In the front row of the audience, leadership section...

"It seems one of the slots for the Interstellar Exchange Program is practically decided." Said Minister Wang from the Chongdao region, turning to the side.

"Congratulations, Minister Zhou."

Minister Zhou couldn't hide his smile, his cheeks twitching.

"Oh, not at all. Doesn't your region still have Zhang Wandi? Maybe I'll be the one congratulating you next."

Minister Wang chuckled and subtly gestured toward the side.

Following his gaze, Minister Zhou saw Minister Yan staring at him blankly from the Central Hollow region, causing Zhou's expression to stiffen.

"Minister Zhou, did you pass on my message to Qiao Sang?" Minister Yan asked.

Minister Zhou quickly put on a smile.

"Yes, yes, she got it."

Minister Yan continued, "The college entrance exams are approaching. Make sure Qiao Sang's teachers help her catch up academically."

She's from my region, why are you so concerned about her... Minister Zhou thought but maintained a respectful facade.

"Understood."

Minister Yan went on, "Even though she's only in her first year, her talent for beast taming is extraordinary. Such talent would be wasted on an average university. She should aim for the top ones."

He fixed his gaze on Minister Zhou.

"Don't you agree?"

Cunning old fox, so that's your plan , Minister Zhou thought, realizing the top universities were mostly in the Central Hollow region.

But with Qiao Sang's grades, your scheme is doomed to fail... Outwardly, he nodded in agreement.

"Minister Yan is absolutely right."

Listening to their conversation, Minister Lan's eyes glinted with a sudden thought: If only Qiao Sang could study in the Guwu region...

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Two hours later, at the Moting Hotel.

"Yap!"

Yabao animatedly reenacted his heroic performance in the match for Little Treasure and Lubao.

"Xun Xun~" Little Treasure l listened intently, occasionally showing an expression of admiration, providing ample emotional support.

Lubao, although expressionless, still gave Yabao respectful attention.

Meanwhile, Qiao Sang leaned against the headboard, scrolling through congratulatory messages on her phone.

After reading through the messages, she opened the forums.

The finals were tomorrow night, so the forums were bound to be buzzing with discussions about Tang Yi, she might even find some useful information.

The top post was official:

# National Campus Beast Mastering Championship Senior Division Finals List #

Qiao Sang clicked in.

Finalists:

Yuhua Region: Qiao Sang

Central Hollow Region: Tang Yi

The comments section was exploding.

“I boldly predict that Qiao Sang will be the champion this year.”

"What?! I missed the match while in evening study. Can someone tell me what happened? Zhao Chuanyu got eliminated?! By who?!"

“By Qiao Sang. Watch the replay, it was epic.”

"Tang Yi made it to the finals?! I thought his ace beast was recovering in the Beast Center for two months!"

"Think about it, two months is nothing. Qiao Sang's only been a beast tamer for a few months and she still beat Zhao Chuanyu's Crimson Rush Dragon!"

Qiao Sang skimmed the comments, noting that most were just debates on who would win without any substantial advice.

I guess it all comes down to myself... She closed the forum and began searching for Tang Yi's previous match videos.

Tang Yi's ability to reach this stage without his ace beast for two months showed his strength.

Tomorrow was the final match, she couldn't afford to be careless.

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At a five-star hotel near the Shouyao Beast Battle Arena.

"Have you decided?" Asked a middle-aged man, appearing to be in his fifties, with a stern expression.

"I have." Tang Yi's voice was firm.

"You've seen Qiao Sang's strength. I'm telling you, if you don't evolve Paralulu, you have no chance of winning tomorrow." The man said seriously.

Tang Yi was silent for a moment before looking up resolutely.

"Teacher, I will give it my all tomorrow. Even if I lose, I won't regret my decision."

The man's gaze hardened.

"The benefits of being champion versus runner-up are worlds apart."

Tang Yi nodded.

"I understand, but I won't risk Paralulu's future again."

"Pa...Pa..." Paralulu teared up as it listened nearby.

Noticing its emotions, Tang Yi smiled at Paralulu.

"Pa...Pa..." Paralulu's electric arcs flared up, mirroring its intense feelings.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Paralulu's heartbeat was syncing more and more with Tang Yi's.

"Do as you wish." The man said, standing up with a dark expression before heading to the door.

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