Chapter 1447: 973: Mutual Return (Double-Length)

Chapter 1447: Chapter 973: Mutual Return (Double-Length)

National Beast Control Bureau… Mikaela immediately remembered something, and said:

“Qiao Sang has also been selected to go to the National Beast Control Bureau.”

Ye Xiangting: “?!!”

Liu Yao: “!!!”

Amidst the enthusiastic cheers and discussions of the crowd, a light and shadow of “10” appeared on the field.

The audience tacitly quieted down.

The mechanical voice kept changing with the light and shadow:

“9,8,7…3,2,1.”

Qiao Sang and Chen Tianqin simultaneously made a seal gesture with both hands.

Two huge red star arrays lit up on the field.

Soon, two pet beasts of drastically different sizes appeared in their respective star arrays.

Phantom Hatred Fox, an Evil Type General-level pet beast, emits resentment energy that intensifies the target’s negative emotions, making it unable to stay calm… As Qiao Sang looked at the fox-type pet beast about six meters in size, with dark red fur writhing like a living creature and black mane covering its back, information related to it flashed in her mind, and a trace of doubt passed through her heart.

She did not expect that the opponent would send out a General-level pet beast in the first match.

It’s important to know that the victory of the first battle is crucial for both the Beast Tamer’s mindset and momentum, and B-level beastmasters typically send King-level pet beasts first to secure the first match’s victory.

Flame Gao… Chen Tianqin looked at the glittering pet beast from afar, unable to suppress a smile on his lips.

In the audience, seeing the summoned pet beasts, people couldn’t help but discuss:

“Flame Gao versus Phantom Hatred Fox, King-level against General-level, it’s no contest, Qiao Sang will definitely win.”

“Why did Chen Tianqin start with a General-level pet beast?”

“Maybe he’s planning to use the General-level pet beast to weaken the King-level pet beast first, making it easier for the next pet beast to win.”

“How can a General-level deplete a King-level, especially one with such high attack power as Flame Gao, it’s just a matter of one move.”

“Maybe two moves, don’t forget, Qiao Sang’s last match was at night, and Flame Gao has the Moonlight Power trait, which doubles its state. Now it’s afternoon, and Flame Gao’s state isn’t as strong.”

“Even if it can withstand two moves, what can it deplete?”

“I don’t really understand Chen Tianqin’s strategy. After one match ends, the winner can recall the pet beast back into the Beast Taming Codex. The energy Flame Gao consumes can be replenished before its next appearance.”

On the field.

Could it be that the opponent plans to use the resentment energy from within the Phantom Hatred Fox to plunge Yaobao into negative emotions, causing errors in subsequent matches? If so, as long as we avoid close combat, the resentment energy within the Phantom Hatred Fox isn’t enough to spread throughout the entire field… Thinking of this, Qiao Sang spoke:

“Bounce.”

As soon as she spoke, she sensed that something was amiss.

The opponent didn’t give instructions immediately, and similarly, the Phantom Hatred Fox did not act.

Moreover, even when seeing Yaobao attack, it made no defensive or offensive moves.

This was way too strange, like it was purposely being offered up…

In a flash of thought, Yaobao had already launched a beam of light tinged with gold towards the Phantom Hatred Fox.

With a loud “bang,” the Phantom Hatred Fox didn’t move, and the beam exploded on it with a crash.

“Phantom Hatred!”

Heat waves rolled, and flames soared into the sky.

Amid the powerful flames and shockwave, the Phantom Hatred Fox screamed and was blasted away.

It was severely wounded, closed its eyes, and fell to the ground, seemingly defeated in one hit.

Chen Tianqin’s expression remained unchanged, even somewhat smiling.

He slowly said:

“Mutual Return.”

“Ya Ya!”

As soon as the words fell, Yaobao’s face twisted in extreme agony, letting out a scream.

Then, it violently shook once and crashed to the ground.

The entire audience was in an uproar.

What was going on? The audience, who were just marveling that the Phantom Hatred Fox had indeed been vanquished, now looked bewildered and shocked.

How did Flame Gao also fall?!

“Why did this happen?!” In the family area, Ye Xiangting looked thoroughly puzzled.

Liu Yao’s expression was serious.

Mikaela said in a deep voice: “It’s the S-rank Mutual Return trait.”

…

“Flame Gao has fallen!” On the commentary desk, Tian Yiwang’s eyes widened, and he stood up abruptly: “It fell without having been attacked at all, what on earth is going on here!”

Tang Xueran, slightly calmer, spoke:

“It’s the Mutual Return trait.”

The Mutual Return trait, also known as “I fall, you fall too,” allows a pet beast with this trait to make its attacking target suffer the same damage it does. When this trait reaches S-rank, it can even cause the attacking target to have the same physical state, experiencing identical pain and status as itself, unaffected by the target’s superior level or defensive power, and without reducing the damage suffered… Qiao Sang looked at the fallen Yaobao, her face darkened.

No wonder, no wonder the opponent sent out the Phantom Hatred Fox in the first match.

No wonder the Phantom Hatred Fox didn’t move, just standing there to take the hit.

Its purpose for appearing was solely to get hit, to trigger the Mutual Return trait!

This move ensured the same outcome for Yaobao, falling with it, regardless of prior knowledge!

“The Mutual Return trait allows the attaching target to share the same pain and state post-attack as itself,” Tang Xueran explained: “Flame Gao, a whole level above the Phantom Hatred Fox, was still affected, showing that this Phantom Hatred Fox’s Mutual Return trait level must be very high.”

With those words, everyone came to a sudden realization.

A tidal wave of commotion erupted in the audience:

“Damn! I knew there was no way Chen Tianqin would send a General-level pet beast in the first match for no reason; it turns out it was to trade a King-level pet beast! This tactic is so devious!”

“How can you call it devious? It’s strategy, you know!”

“Is the Mutual Return trait that powerful? Couldn’t a pet beast with this trait take on Emperor-level ones across a couple of levels?”

“The greater the level difference, the smaller the effect. Most importantly, this Phantom Hatred Fox’s Mutual Return trait level is high enough, likely S-rank, otherwise, it couldn’t affect a King-level pet beast.”

“Qiao Sang got wrecked, losing a trump card right at the start.”

“Chen Tianqin still held this ace up his sleeve! Impressive!”

“Such a formidable trait, he used it so soon; if I were him, I’d save it for later.”

“What are you saying? Swapping Phantom Hatred Fox for Flame Gao is a huge profit!”

“Ah! Flame Gao! I didn’t get to properly watch its battle! Its battles are awesome!”

Amidst the discussions, the mechanical beast referee appeared out of thin air beside Yaobao.

“Ya Bao! You can do it!” Qiao Sang shouted.

Almost the moment she finished speaking, a searing flame exploded at Yaobao’s position, its heat wave fiercely sweeping outward.

The mechanical beast referee quickly disappeared from the scene.

“Ya Ya…”

The flickering flame shadows danced, and within the blazing fire, Yaobao slowly stood up.

The corner of Chen Tianqin’s mouth, which had been raised, instantly froze.