Beast Taming: Starting From Zero - Chapter 1266

1266. Chapter 1261 Bird Island (Two in One)

7:30 pm, hotel.

Open-air training ground.

Qingbao puffed up his mouth, and the white cloud on his body quickly grew larger, enveloping him.

A moment later, a giant white ball with a diameter of about five meters appeared on the training ground.

“Xunxun~”

Seeing this, little Xunbao happily jumped down from the sky, landing on the white ball, then suddenly bounced up and fell down again.

The white ball suddenly shrank rapidly.

Little Xunbao floated aside.

“Qingqing.”

Qingbao, who had returned to his original form, looked at little Xunbao with a dissatisfied expression and called out. “

Don’t play anymore. It’s so late and you’re still playing. Be careful that the pet called Bone Fire King will reach the emperor level first.

” “Xunxun~”

Little Xunbao pointed in the direction of his stand-in and called out, indicating that it was training.

Qingbao looked over and saw that little Xunbao’s stand-in was drilling in and out of the black hole that appeared out of thin air.

From time to time, the stand-in wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead, seeming a little tired from the training.

“Qingqing.”

Qingbao’s expression eased a lot, but he still shouted with some dissatisfaction, indicating that your original body should also be trained.

“Xunxun~”

Little Xunbao grinned and shouted, indicating that I was just training.

“Qingqing!”

Qingbao showed an angry expression and shouted.

How could you be training just now? You were clearly playing!

“Xunxun~”

Little Xunbao raised a short toe and shook it.

Our beastmaster said that if you cooperate well in the doubles match, you will be allowed to play. I am training you in tacit cooperation in advance.

“Qingqing?”

Qingbao was stunned for a moment, and his angry expression turned into suspicion.

Didn’t you want to play doubles with me?

“Xunxun?”

Little Xunbao was also stunned.

Did it say that?

“Qingqing…”

Qingbao thought for a while and found that little Xunbao really didn’t say it in person.

“Xunxun~”

Just as Qingbao was pondering, little Xunbao called out again, suggesting that they continue training together. Since the fourth child had already temporarily evolved to the Imperial level, their Beastmaster would surely be able to register for the A-level Beastmaster assessment soon.

“Qingqing.”

Qingbao thought this made sense and began to puff out his lips to inhale, preparing to continue using his White Cloud Protection.

Little Xunbao’s eyes lit up, and he teleported high into the air, eager to try.

However, when the white cloud around Qingbao had grown to half its size, it suddenly deflated.

“Xunxun?”

Little Xunbao teleported next to Qingbao, a puzzled expression on his face, and called out. “

Why aren’t you training again?

” “Qingqing,”

Qingbao looked at him expressionlessly. “

You’re jumping all over me. What kind of coordinated training is this?”

Little Xunbao froze.

Two seconds later, Qingbao called out coldly,

“Qingqing.” “

Fine, go ahead, but don’t interrupt the training.

” “Xunxun!”

Little Xunbao nodded repeatedly.

On a distant lounge chair, Qiao Sang watched the interaction between Xiao Xunbao and Qingbao with great satisfaction.

A jerk egg rolled around on the side, digesting the meal.

On a nearby lounge chair, Mikaela sipped a drink and said,

“Since we’re going to play doubles, we need to practice the doubles combo skills in advance.”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: “But I haven’t decided whether to let Xiao Xunbao and Lubao play, or let Xiao Xunbao and Qingbao play.”

Mikaela said slowly:

“Then practice both.”

The combo skills of two different pets are not like the combo skills of individual pets. As long as the proficiency and control of each pet are sufficient, both parties must understand each other’s situation before they can combine skills. It does require advance practice… Qiao Sang pondered for a moment and asked for advice:

“What kind of combo skills do you think are best for each combination?”

Mikaela already had an idea. After thinking for two seconds, he said:

“Shadow Penetration and any skills.”

Qiao Sang instantly understood Teacher Mikaela’s idea, his eyes lit up, and said:

“Are you saying you want Little Xunbao to use Shadow Penetration to redirect Lubao or Qingbao’s skills and attack?”

Once Shadow Penetration reaches a certain level of proficiency, it can redirect creatures or skills. If a skill suddenly changes its angle mid-attack, it’s absolutely impossible to defend against it.

Especially when combined with powerful attacks, it can even cause serious damage.

It’s a pity that Yabao and Gangbao are already in the 1v1 assessment and can’t participate in the 2v2 assessment. Otherwise, whether Yabao or Gangbao’s super-level attacks, combined with Shadow Penetration, would have a chance of instantly eliminating the opponent… Qiao Sang felt a little regretful.

Mikaela smiled and said, “Indeed, with Night Ring King’s proficiency in Shadow Penetration, it should be possible to transfer offensive skills. However, it’s important to note that the transferred skill energy can’t exceed Night Ring King’s by too much, otherwise its Shadow Penetration might be too much to handle.”

“It won’t be a concern when paired with Qingyun Nana, but if it’s paired with Hyotei Ram, it’ll need to focus on this aspect, transferring every skill to test if it can handle it.”

It turns out that if the energy exceeds Xiao Xunbao’s by too much, the skills can’t be transferred. Even if Yabao and Gangbao play, they’ll still have to control this energy, preventing them from fully unleashing their skills… Qiao Sang’s regret suddenly dissipated, and she immediately said,

“I understand.”

Then, a thought occurred to her, and she asked,

“If Qingbao’s White Cloud Protection is proficient enough, could it be removed and used to protect people or pets other than it?”

This thought came to her because she saw Qingbao tear off the white cloud from his body and place it on Gangbao’s body as a cushion.

If the white cloud on his body could be removed and used for other purposes, could the white cloud in the sky also be used?

Mikaela paused for a moment, then spoke honestly.

“I don’t know, but if you’re curious, you can let Qingyun Nana try it.”

“Then I’ll wait until it becomes more proficient in white cloud protection before trying again.” Qiao Sang said.

Currently, Qingbao’s white cloud protection can only rely on the white clouds on his body, and cannot use the white clouds in the sky. Since he can’t use it himself, let alone protect others.

Mikaela took a sip of the drink and said:

“Even if Qingyun Nana’s white cloud protection can defend others, I don’t think it can be used in the competition. At this level, everyone is not stupid. They won’t let you have the time to pick white clouds from high altitude to defend yourself and others at the same time.”

Yes, it is impossible for everything to go according to her ideas in the competition… Qiao Sang immediately thought of something and asked:

“Will the examiner who comes to assess me research my pet beforehand and then conduct a targeted combat assessment?”

“They will, but they won’t,” Michaela replied. “There aren’t many examiners who can become A-level Professional Beast Tamers. Generally, whoever has the time goes.”

“Someone has encountered an examiner whose pet was perfectly matched to their own, allowing them to easily pass the assessment. Others have encountered examiners who perfectly matched their own, and have failed for years.”

“If I fail the assessment, won’t the examiner be replaced when I apply again next year?” Qiao Sang asked.

“An A-level Professional Beast Tamer examiner won’t. Once an examiner is assigned, they’ll be responsible for your assessment until you pass,” Michaela said, placing his drink on the table next to him.

Qiao Sang laughed, “Then they definitely didn’t know about Qingbao’s White Cloud Protection during their first exam.”

“I told you, you can try, but if you can, don’t try asking Qingyun Nana to help Yehuanwang with the White Cloud Protection during the official exam.” Mikaela said, “The examiners who can conduct the A-level Professional Beast Tamer exam have reaction times that surpass those of ordinary A-level Beast Tamers. They won’t give you time to defend yourself.” Qiao

Sang pondered for a moment, then stopped dwelling on the topic and asked,

“Are all the examiners A-level Professional Beast Tamers?”

Mikaela hummed,

“But they’re not ordinary A-level Professional Beast Tamers. They’re all battle-hardened and have participated in numerous competitions, making them fully capable examiners.”

In that sense, it’s actually best to take the exam the first time you register. After all, the examiner remains the same no matter how many times you take the exam.

The first time, the examiner will at most know the pet’s race and attributes. By the time you take the exam again, they’ll already have an impression of you and know your pet’s skills and characteristics.

After all, everyone wants to pass the exam on the first try, so it’s impossible to hide their abilities.

After gaining sufficient understanding, the difficulty of the assessment will increase dramatically.

It seems I still need to prepare thoroughly and strive to pass the assessment on my first try… Qiao Sang pondered.

“Steel Chief?”

Suddenly, Gang Bao called out in his mind.

Qiao Sang’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked the question Gang Bao wanted to ask:

“What if I took the assessment on Flame Sky Star for the first time and failed, and then returned to Blue Star to re-register the following year? Would they have a different examiner?”

Mikaela glanced at her and said,

“Then you’d have to return to Flame Sky Star to re-register.”

Gang Bao: “…”

Qiao Sang: “…”

Mikaela continued, “Don’t dwell on the second assessment. You’re my student. Believe that you can pass on your first try.”

Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then said seriously,

“Understood.”

…

In the Interstellar Elite Beast Tamer Competition, there were fewer A-level Professional Beast Tamers than B-level Professional Beast Tamers.

Five days later, the competition officially concluded.

Among the many contestants, in both Group A and Group B, the best result achieved by a contestant from the Imperial Beast Tamer Academy was second place.

The Interstellar Elite Schools Beast Taming Tournament brought together the top 100 universities in the StarCraft rankings. Second place was a truly remarkable achievement, but the Imperial Beast Taming Academy team felt like they had been defeated, their spirits shone with dejection.

After receiving their awards, everyone gathered in the hotel suite.

No one spoke, the atmosphere between the team members profoundly silent.

“It’s okay. Participation is what matters. Second place is already great,” Aiden said, managing his expression.

The man with the slicked-back hair suddenly remarked, “Only weaklings use ‘participation’ as a comfort.”

Aiden punched him on the head: “You brat.”

The blow instantly brightened the mood.

Everyone calmed down and said,

“Well, the competition is over, forget it. After all, we got second place. It’s not like all the top spots were taken by Yantian University.”

“That’s right, it’s just a competition. Next time we play, I won’t lose again.”

“That’s the right way to think about it. What if Yantian University won? Franklin, the Group B champion, lost to Qiao San.”

Huh? Why did the conversation get to me? Qiao Sang sat on the sofa and looked up.

Everyone looked over, changing the subject.

“Qiao Sang, when are you returning to Blue Star?”

“If you’re going back to Blue Star, will you come with us?”

Aiden helpfully answered, “Others need to stay and gain experience, so they won’t be returning so soon.”

Aislinn, remembering something, added, “You all forgot, Qiao Sang has to stay to search for Sun Crystals and possibly participate in the Masters Challenge Cup.”

Qiao Sang nodded, “Yes, I’ll be staying on Flame Sky Star for a while.”

Everyone’s expressions were filled with disappointment, but they quickly recovered and said goodbye with a smile.

“Then we’ll be leaving. Don’t forget us when you return to

Blue Star.” “Remember to contact us when you get

back.” “We’ll definitely publicize your achievements when we get back. Let everyone know that our school’s Imperial Class has produced the youngest-ever B-rank Beast Tamer,”

Qiao Sang replied with a smile.

They had all come here to participate in the Interstellar Elite School Beast Tamer Tournament.

Now that the tournament was over, there was no need to stay.

Soon, amidst the casual chatter, everyone finished packing up.

After saying goodbye to the people from the Imperial Beast Taming Academy, Qiao Sang carried Xia Lala and Ya Bao, who looked like Xian Xian Pu, back to the suite.

The whole time, Ji Si Dan was rolling beside them.

Qiao Sang did not stop him.

After spending some time together, she had learned that Ji Si Dan did not like to walk, but preferred to move by rolling.

Ten minutes later.

The house became empty, and Xiao Xunbao had put all the things that needed to be put away into the ring.

“Is everything packed?” Mika La came out of the room inside and asked.

“Everything is packed.” Qiao Sang said.

Mika La took out his mobile phone, glanced at the message on it, and said:

“It’s time to leave. The flight ticket to Bird Island will be purchased in half an hour.”

Feiniao Island is the island where most flying pets live, and even many rare flying pets will appear on this island.

In order to find their favorite flying pets, many beastmasters will go to this island specifically, and some flying pets will cross countries and even seas to come here from thousands of miles away.

Simply because this place has the richest resources of flying pets on Yantian Star.

Gangbao wants to accumulate energy quickly, and the first place he chooses is Feiniao Island.

“I’m ready.” Qiao Sang said.

Mikaela put down his phone and nodded to Peng Jiamei.

The next second, the two and a group of pets came to the front desk. After

checking out, Qiao Sang, Mikaela, Yabao and others turned around and left.

“Thank you for choosing our hotel. We look forward to your next visit.” The male receptionist who helped with the check-out said with a slight bow.

When he raised his head, his eyes flashed with purple light, but it quickly disappeared. (End of this chapter)