Chapter 480: The First Finalist is Born!

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The audience's emotions were at their peak, especially those from the Zhongkong and Yuhua regions.

Zhongkong spectators were almost in despair as they watched Crimson Rush Dragon’s claws nearly step out of the arena.

But in the next second, a Gravity Overhead Throw turned the tide.

Meanwhile, Yuhua spectators were on the verge of celebrating, cheers stuck in their throats.

They hadn’t expected the situation to reverse so suddenly.

If just watching made emotions fluctuate so wildly, one could only imagine what it felt like for the competitors.

Crimson Rush Dragon’s Gravity Overhead Throw was only at an intermediate level, so Yabao should be able to endure it…

Qiao Sang’s mind raced as she watched the two figures spinning in the air, her expression remaining calm.

High above, Crimson Rush Dragon locked its limbs tightly around Yabao, spinning in rapid 360-degree rotations.

It spun faster and faster, like a giant fireball.

After about ten seconds, Crimson Rush Dragon stopped spinning and plummeted downward with Yabao in tow.

In the blink of an eye, they were nearly at the ground.

At about five centimeters from impact, Crimson Rush Dragon released its claws, expecting to land stylishly as usual.

But to its surprise, while its claws let go, its opponent’s jaws did not!

“Yap!”

Yabao clamped down hard on Crimson Rush Dragon’s shoulder.

He had trained extensively in dizziness resistance, there was no way ten seconds of spinning could make him lose his senses!

Boom!

The entire arena trembled as Yabao crashed heavily onto the ground.

“Chi Chi!”

Crimson Rush Dragon, looking utterly bewildered, fell alongside it.

The meteor rain also came to an end at that moment.

What just happened?

Zhongkong spectators were shocked, and even the Yuhua audience was momentarily stunned.

After a brief silence, murmurs erupted throughout the crowd:

“What's up with Crimson Rush Dragon? Did it just Gravity Overhead Throw itself into the ground?”

“Are you blind? That Blazing Star Canine never let go!”

“Damn, Blazing Star Canine is insane! It actually resisted the disorienting effects of Gravity Overhead Throw.”

“So that’s how you counter Gravity Overhead Throw…”

“Honestly, hasn’t Blazing Star Canine been dominating the match from the start?”

“That Ultimate-level Meteor Rain wasn’t even fair for this competition! But Crimson Rush Dragon is crazy strong too, it fought back even under that meteor storm.” ṟ𝖆𐌽ổ𝖇Ëš

“I don’t get Crimson Rush Dragon’s defense; it’s ridiculously overpowered. I need to rewatch the analysis later…”

“So… who’s going to win?”

“Injury-wise, Crimson Rush Dragon is worse off. Blazing Star Canine barely took damage in previous matches, its only injury was in a thunderstorm, and no one even knows how it defended itself back then. But this time, it didn’t use any defense skills. If Gravity Overhead Throw did enough damage, this might be the turning point. It all depends on who stands up first.”

On the battlefield.

“Chi Chi, get up!” Zhao Chuanyu shouted.

Crimson Rush Dragon had trained extensively with Gravity Overhead Throw, it had overcome both weightlessness and dizziness. The impact hurt, but it shouldn’t be enough to take it out of the fight.

No need to panic, it’s still winnable. If Crimson Rush Dragon stands up before Blazing Star Canine, it can counterattack…

Zhao Chuanyu steadied his emotions, full of confidence in his contracted beast.

Crimson Rush Dragon had cost him a fortune to contract. It had never lost before, and it wouldn’t start now!

At Zhao Chuanyu’s call, Crimson Rush Dragon opened its eyes and struggled to its feet, despite its injuries.

In the stands, Zhongkong spectators’ eyes lit up.

Meanwhile, Yuhua spectators, who had just been excitedly discussing Blazing Star Canine’s impressive moves, instantly fell silent, watching nervously.

Everyone had the same feeling, if nothing unexpected happened, the match was about to be decided.

“Chi Chi…”

Crimson Rush Dragon’s vision blurred.

It was more injured than people realized.

It had taken nearly all of Yabao’s attacks directly, and now, after that Gravity Overhead Throw, it was barely holding on.

Staring at its opponent through double vision, Crimson Rush Dragon tried to gather energy and opened its mouth.

Then, its expression froze.

Where was the enemy?

“Dodge it!”

It heard its trainer’s urgent warning.

Crimson Rush Dragon understood.

The opponent had teleported away!

“Chi Chi…”

But this time, it didn’t listen to its trainer.

It knew its condition too well, if the enemy was already attacking, dodging was impossible.

Rather than retreating, it would gamble everything on a counterattack!

Crimson Rush Dragon stayed put, ears twitching, sensing the shift in temperature behind it.

The next instant, it detected the heat approaching.

“Chi Chi!”

Crimson Rush Dragon spun around, opening its mouth, charging up a devastating attack.

It was confident the enemy was right there!

But then, it froze again.

The opponent was standing twenty meters away… mouth open… but not attacking?

Why wasn’t Crimson Rush Dragon listening to him?! And why was Blazing Star Canine just standing there with its mouth open?!

Zhao Chuanyu was just as confused.

“Chi Chi!”

Before he could react, Crimson Rush Dragon was sent flying backward with a miserable cry.

Zhao Chuanyu: !!!

What the hell just happened?!

How did Crimson Rush Dragon get hurt?!

“Chi Chi!”

Crimson Rush Dragon crashed onto the ground, writhing as it frantically flapped its wings against its body.

Illusion Flame, an advanced fire-type move.

Its flames were invisible, but what made it high-level was its lingering burn time.

Once ignited, not even water could extinguish it.

Very few beasts knew Illusion Flame, and the information online was often unreliable.

Originally, Yabao’s Illusion Flame was only at an beginner level, barely different from normal fire.

Qiao Sang had invested points into it and had Yabao test it out, discovering its true potential.

“It’s over.” Qiao Sang declared.

“Yap!”

Yabao’s expression brightened, muscles tensing as he crouched low.

“Huff…”

In the next second, a blazing fire engulfed his body, and he shot toward Crimson Rush Dragon like a streak of red light.

Zhao Chuanyu realized too late that Crimson Rush Dragon had no chance to dodge.

Forcing down his panic, he shouted, “Dragon Pulse!”

Stay calm! If dodging is impossible, attack head-on! If Dragon Pulse hits, it can stop Blazing Star Canine’s charge!

Crimson Rush Dragon braced itself, ignoring the burns, and opened its mouth to retaliate.

But for its battered body, the opponent was too fast.

Before it could unleash Dragon Pulse, Yabao had already slammed into it.

“Chi Chi!”

Crimson Rush Dragon was sent flying, letting out a pained wail.

It struggled to keep its eyes open, staring at its opponent… but ultimately, it collapsed, defeated.

“Qu!”

A referee-class mechanical beast floated over, inspected the scene, and blew its whistle.

The host, standing atop a white flying-type beast, descended into the arena and announced loudly:

“The first finalist of the National Campus Championship has been decided! Let’s congratulate Yuhua region’s Qiao Sang!”

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