Beast Taming: Starting From Zero
Chapter 484: Is This the End?

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Electric Terrain, a high-level electric-type skill that turns the surrounding area into an electrified battlefield for a set period. It not only periodically calls down lightning but also enhances the power of electric-type moves... Qiao Sang's heart clenched.

Using such an energy-draining move right from the start? It seemed like the opponent was aiming for a swift victory. As long as the Electric Terrain remained active, Little Treasure wouldn't be able to use invisibility to get close.

"Xun!"

Little Treasure materialized in a spot untouched by the lightning, patting his chest with his paws, looking utterly terrified.

So scary, he almost got struck!

The moment Little Treasure appeared, Paralulu's sharp eyes locked onto it.

In the next instant, it transformed into a streak of yellow lightning, charging straight at its target.

Paralulu's speed was terrifyingly fast, before anyone could react, it was already upon Little Treasure.

Little Treasure, startled, hastily used Teleport to evade the direct attack.

However, just before teleporting, the residual electric arcs on Paralulu's body managed to reach Little Treasure, causing a numbing sensation.

When Little Treasure reappeared, his stiffened posture and the faint electric sparks flickering across his body made Tang Yi's eyes light up.

A perfect opportunity! Tang Yi swiftly commanded:

"Thunderbolt!"

"Pa pa!"

Paralulu let out a cry as arcs of electricity surged from its body, condensing into a fierce yellow lightning bolt that struck toward Little Treasure's location.

"Xun!"

Little Treasure's eyes widened, the lightning was already upon it.

Just as everyone thought the Ghost Ring Phantom was about to be hit, its body suddenly dissolved into nothingness.

A Substitute … Tang Yi looked up at the Phantom that had reappeared in another location.

The brief exchange sent the audience into a frenzy of cheers.

However, most of the cheers came from the Zhongkong region's spectators.

"Nice! I knew Tang Yi could do it!"

"Paralulu has the Static ability, there's no need for a direct hit. As long as it gets close enough, it has a chance to paralyze the Ghost Ring Phantom."

"This match is in the bag! The Phantom may be strong, but its defense is too weak. If Paralulu lands a hit, it's over!"

"No wonder he was last year's champion. Usually, Qiao Sang dictates the pace in her matches, but this time, Tang Yi is clearly controlling the tempo!"

"Did you forget how Tang Yi lost his last match?"

"That couldn't be helped, his Zhangci Lili was only at the intermediate level."

The previously silent Zhongkong region spectators had suddenly become talkative, as if they had transformed from introverts to extroverts.

As long as one got close enough, Paralulu's Static ability could cause paralysis even without physical contact...

With Electric Terrain still active, its speed and attack power had increased significantly. Meanwhile, Little Treasure couldn't move freely within the terrain's range. If this continued, it wouldn't be long before he got hit...

She needed a way to restrain Paralulu.

Various ideas flashed through Qiao Sang's mind, but before she could come up with a solid strategy, Paralulu had already launched another wave of attacks.

"Pa pa!"

Paralulu let out a cry as streaks of lightning, like slithering snakes, struck toward the areas outside the Electric Terrain.

Victory required taking risks, she had to go on the offensive! In an instant, Qiao Sang made up her mind.

She couldn't keep stalling!

"Close in!" Qiao Sang commanded.

She had always been overly cautious, fearing that Little Treasure would get hit. But the truth was, Little Treasure was now a high-level battle pet.

As long as he didn't take a direct hit from an overwhelmingly powerful move, he wouldn't lose combat ability so easily!

"Xun!"

Hearing his beastmaster's command, Little Treasure immediately understood. He glanced at the distant opponent and the crackling electric arcs around it, clenched his teeth, and vanished from sight.

Just as Paralulu was about to continue its Thunder attack outside the Electric Terrain, it suddenly sensed danger and jerked its head up.

But it was too late.

Several shadowy tendrils, like black silk ribbons, wrapped around it fiercely.

"Pa pa!"

Paralulu's wings and body were instantly bound together.

"Xun Xun!"

An electric arc suddenly appeared and struck Little Treasure, which was in the midst of using Shadow Restraint.

Little Treasure was already struggling to hold down the much larger Paralulu with its three-dimensional shadows. The sudden electric strike made him lose his grip, and both he and Paralulu began plummeting.

The Ghost Ring Phantom teleported into the Electric Terrain's range…

Tang Yi's heart tightened.

But the next second, when he saw the Phantom getting struck by lightning, he let out a breath of relief.

Still… even after being hit, it was maintaining Shadow Restraint?

Tang Yi's expression froze in surprise.

Ghost-type battle pets were known for their unpredictable abilities, but they were also notoriously fragile.

Getting hit by a lightning strike should've destabilized its energy and disrupted its move, this applied to even the tankiest of battle pets.

"Thunderbolt!" Despite his shock, Tang Yi didn't hesitate to give another command.

"Pa pa!"

Even though Paralulu was still bound, its energy could still flow freely. A fierce bolt of lightning erupted from within its body, streaking toward the falling Little Treasure!

Just as the blinding lightning surged forth--

Little Treasure vanished.

At the same time, the shadows binding Paralulu disappeared.

Seizing the opportunity, Paralulu flapped its wings, stabilizing itself in mid-air.

But the moment it did...

Little Treasure, his eyes glowing blue, appeared just ten centimeters in front of it.

Though I wasn't sure what level Paralulu's Static ability was at, based on past matches, anything beyond ten centimeters was a safe distance…

Qiao Sang watched the gap between Little Treasure and Paralulu, feeling reassured.

She had gone over Paralulu's safe range with Little Treasure before the match, and Little Treasure had remembered perfectly, keeping just the right distance.

An Ultimate-tier Hypnosis technique, Paralulu wouldn't be able to resist.

"Pa… pa…"

Paralulu's eyes slowly closed.

At that exact moment, the Electric Terrain vanished, and the battlefield fell into silence.

Seeing this, the entire Zhongkong region's audience held their breath, while the spectators from Yuhua region clenched their fists in excitement.

Even the other regional spectators leaned forward, eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Though their expressions varied, the same thought crossed everyone's minds:

Is this the end?!

"You fool!" In the contestant area, a middle-aged man, appearing to be in his fifties, looked livid.

If Tang Yi had chosen to evolve Paralulu, how could he have lost to Qiao Sang?!

"Tang Bupa! Wake up!" On the battlefield, Tang Yi shouted desperately, unwilling to give up.

It was his fault, his slow reaction, his lack of awareness, he had dragged Paralulu down!

Paralulu had tried so hard… This was all his fault!

"Tang Bupa, wake up!" His beastmaster's voice echoed faintly in Paralulu's ears.

"Pa… pa…"

Its mind felt hazy and distant. It wanted to open its eyes and keep fighting, but its eyelids felt impossibly heavy.

Fragmented images flashed in its consciousness.

"Hahaha, how can you just say 'Pa pa', that doesn't sound intimidating at all during a match! From now on, you'll be called Tang Bupa. Tang Bupa, don't be afraid!"

"Tang Bupa, you're amazing!"

"Champion! We won the championship!"

"Tang Bupa, I want to get stronger, faster. Let's go to the secret realm!"

"Matches don't matter. Just rest properly, don't keep thinking about training. We can train when you're better."

"I know. But I'll never gamble with Paralulu's future again."

"Tang Bupa! Wake up!" His beastmaster's voice rang louder than ever.

"Pa pa."

Its heartbeat quickened. A mysterious power surged from within, and its consciousness snapped into clarity.

The next moment, it opened its eyes.

And then, a brilliant light radiated from its body.

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