Chapter 529: A Defeat Well-Deserved

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Gangbao swiftly retracted her claws, narrowly dodging the attack from Palm Strike Kid.

“Beautiful!” The commentator exclaimed in amazement.

“Although the Steel Falcon isn’t as fast as Palm Strike Kid, its reaction speed is top-notch, and its body control is impressive.”

“Exactly.” The young caucasian man beside him agreed.

“If the Steel Falcon had relied solely on flying, it wouldn’t have been able to dodge that attack. The way it retracted its claws was nothing short of brilliant.”

This young man wasn’t just anyone, he was yesterday’s reigning champion from the E-Class Beast Tamer Arena.

The Beast Battle Arena had an unwritten rule: The reigning champion of the day would be invited to join the commentators for the next day’s matches.

This gig was prestigious, attracted fans, and came with a hefty paycheck, few would turn it down.

While the two commentators spoke, Gangbao flapped her wings and ascended to a higher altitude.

From the looks of it, Palm Strike Kid was likely a combat-type beast. Close combat was risky, so long-range attacks would be the better option. Gangbao's only ranged attack was…

Qiao Sang’s thoughts moved quickly, and she gave a swift command:

“Air Blade.”

Without hesitation, Gangbao flapped her wings forcefully, summoning several white, razor-sharp blades of air that slashed toward Palm Strike Kid.

Palm Strike Kid didn’t dodge. Instead, it swiftly tore off the white bandages wrapped around its wrists and swung them in the air.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The unwrapped white cloth stretched over two meters long, glowing as it swung, forming what appeared to be a radiant chain encircling Palm Strike Kid’s body.

It blocked every single Air Blade with precision.

In mere moments, the air blades dissipated completely.

What kind of skill is this…?

Qiao Sang remained composed on the surface, but internally, she was filled with doubt and surprise.

She had thought that after her tireless studying, she had finally shed her status as an

academic slacker

. But now, she couldn’t even recognize a single skill being used!

“This tool is quite handy.” The commentator remarked.

“Lightweight Protective Cloth can be infused with energy and used as a defensive tool. It’s weightless when worn and highly practical. Every time I see Palm Strike Kid use it, I want one myself.”

The young caucasian man shook his head.

“The energy it can withstand is limited, and so is its defensive capability. The only reason it blocked the Air Blades so well just now is because Palm Strike Kid is inherently stronger than the Steel Falcon. If its opponent had a significantly higher energy level, that cloth would’ve been torn apart instantly.”

Oh, so it’s a tool. That explains it. After all those sleepless nights of studying, there was no way I wouldn’t recognize a mid-level beast skill…

Qiao Sang sighed in relief, only to be immediately shocked again.

Wait, what?! So tools aren’t banned in the arena?!

“Close combat!” Kash commanded.

Palm Strike Kid obeyed immediately, tossing aside the white cloth. Then, with a powerful push from its legs, it leaped into the air, reaching Gangbao's altitude. Clenching its fists, its muscles tensed, and it launched a ferocious punch straight at Gangbao.

Gangbao's battle instincts kicked in, she instinctively flapped her wings, preparing to evade.

But at that moment, her Beast Tamer’s voice rang in her ears:

“Head! Steel Wing!”

Gangbao hesitated for 0.1 seconds.

From her perspective, dodging was the best option.

The opponent was already stronger than her. Engaging in direct combat against a superior foe wasn’t wise, she should stall and look for an opening instead.

But that 0.1-second hesitation was all it took for Palm Strike Kid’s punch, carrying a fierce gust of wind, to reach right in front of Gangbao's eyes.

“Gang gang!”

Gritting her teeth, Gangbao suppressed her instinct to retreat. Instead, she shifted 90 degrees upward.

As she moved, her wings transformed into two gleaming silver blades!

Gangbao narrowly dodged Palm Strike Kid’s punch by a hair’s breadth.

Palm Strike Kid’s attack missed, but it didn’t pause for even a second. It immediately twisted its body and sent a powerful kick toward Gangbao.

Head!

Gangbao recalled her Beast Tamer’s words.

She locked her eyes onto her opponent’s head, then swiftly slashed her now blade-like wings straight toward Palm Strike Kid’s face.

“Palm! Palm!”

Palm Strike Kid’s legs were long, but it was still a step too slow. It was sent flying backward, crashing hard onto the ground.

“Gang…?”

Gangbao froze in place, surprised by her own success.

Kash’s expression darkened instantly, his face turning grim.

Likewise, the audience members who had bet on his victory weren’t looking too pleased.

However, since the match wasn’t officially over yet, they held back from hurling insults, at least for now.

“Get up!” Kash shouted.

Before Qiao Sang could even give a command, Gangbao's eyes gleamed. She knew this was the perfect moment to strike.

With a forceful flap of its wings, she launched multiple Air Blades directly at Palm Strike Kid’s face.

Having a smart beast pet is amazing. We didn’t even discuss strategy beforehand, but she already knows to keep targeting the head just from one hint…

Qiao Sang silently praised both Gangbao's intelligence and her own great judgment.

Palm Strike Kid winced in pain and tried to get up, but the Air Blades were already upon it. With no time to react, it could only roll across the ground to evade.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Air Blades struck the arena floor, sending debris flying and obscuring Palm Strike Kid’s vision with dust.

“Steel Wing! Head!” Seeing that Palm Strike Kid had rolled to the edge of the arena, Qiao Sang gave her next command.

Gangbao's strongest move was her mastered Steel Wing attack. Combined with her sharpness trait, she could deal significant damage, even against an opponent a level higher.

Most combat-type beasts had weak points at their heads and necks. Since Palm Strike Kid’s neck was wrapped in that white cloth, Qiao Sang couldn’t take chances.

Targeting the unprotected head was the best choice!

“Gang Gang!”

This time, Gangbao didn’t hesitate at all. If anything, she looked excited.

Diving downward, her wings once again became silver blades, striking mercilessly toward Palm Strike Kid’s head.

“Block your head!” Kash’s heart pounded as he shouted in alarm.

Palm Strike Kid reacted instantly, crossing its fists to guard its face.

Gangbao's eyes flickered, she subtly twisted her body, shifting her attack from the front of the head to the very top.

“Palm!”

Palm Strike Kid let out a final cry before collapsing, motionless.

At that moment, the large virtual screen displayed the match results:

[Kash vs. Qiao Sang, 0:1]

The audience members who had bet on Kash erupted in rage, nearly hurling trash onto the stage.

“Kash! You’re trash! How could you lose to a kid?!”

“Palm Strike Kid was a level higher and still lost! Get off the stage, you disgrace!”

“Kash, you’re a total failure!”

Amidst the furious shouts, the commentator remained professional:

“Looks like we have an exceptional newcomer. Despite facing a stronger opponent, they showed no fear. Instead of relying on flight to drag out the fight, they seized an opportunity for a counterattack in close combat.”

“Agreed.” The young man nodded.

“That Steel Falcon has been well-trained. The core of battle techniques is body control. The better the control, the sharper the reactions. We saw this clearly when it dodged Palm Strike Kid’s close-range attack and struck back at the perfect moment.”

“Not to mention its quick adaptability.” The commentator added.

“It changed its target mid-attack within a split second, that’s not something most beasts can do.”

In conclusion, he stated: “Kash’s defeat was well-deserved.”