The second day of the semi-finals.
Chen Mo came to the gym early in the morning, letting the little one help him draw lots.
Unexpectedly, he hit the jackpot, drawing one of the three seeded contestants.
[Spirit Master: Mo Feifan]
[Spiritual Beast: Dawn Feather Crow]
[Spiritual Beast Growth Level: Transcendent 3-tier]
[Competition Venue: Venue 1]
[Competition Time: Starts at 10:00]
"Peep~"(｡>ㅿ<｡)
The little fox felt somewhat guilty.
"It's not a big deal, who made us the unfortunate combo? Sooner or later we would meet them anyway, and it's not certain yet who will fall! I think we can win!"
Chen Mo comforted, gently stroking the little one's soft fur.
"Peep!"
Sitting on the chair, he reviewed the information prepared by Senior Brother She.
[Spiritual Beast Name: Dawn Feather Crow]
[Species Level: Transcendent 9th Rank]
[Growth Level: Transcendent 3-tier]
[Information: A Wind Spiritual Beast, sporting feathers as splendid as the evening dusk. From past competitions, Mo Feifan's Dawn Feather Crow greatly cherishes its feathers, epitomizing the saying 'a head may fall, but not a feather'. Known techniques include Feather Arrow, Twilight Glow, Blast of Wind, Tornado…]
"Mo Feifan is also from a Daoist School, this Dawn Feather Crow has mastered numerous techniques, it seems to be a tough battle ahead."
After a short rest, both contestants entered the arena.
"I know your Blazing Flame Fox's defensive power is freakish, but my Dawn Feather Crow is a cannon-like spiritual beast. With such a huge level gap, there's no way you can win!"
Mo Feifan is a youth with a crew cut, looking somewhat unruly, starting with a wave of "trash talk".
"Okay."
Chen Mo replied calmly, which left Mo Feifan momentarily embarrassed, not knowing what to say next.
Dude, why aren't you playing by the script!
But seeing Chen Mo unaffected by the trash talk, Mo Feifan didn't say much more, standing still to adjust himself and his spiritual beast's state.
"The match begins!"
"Take to the sky, then use Feather Arrows!"
"Swift as the wind, quick as lightning!"
As the referee waved the flag, both Spirit Masters simultaneously issued commands to their spiritual beasts.
The Dawn Feather Crow played to its aerial advantage, seeking to ascend to a certain height before striking the Blazing Flame Fox from a distance.
Naturally, the Blazing Flame Fox aimed to get "up close and personal" with the Dawn Feather Crow.
As the wings of the Dawn Feather Crow flapped, three cyan Feather Arrows simultaneously condensed into form.
The Feather Arrows were not made from its own feathers, but were formed from Wind Element Spiritual Power; otherwise, after one battle, the Dawn Feather Crow would literally become a "bald" crow.
Shua! Shua! Shua!
Three Feather Arrows attacked the Blazing Flame Fox from three different directions.
After using the technique Swift as the wind, quick as lightning, the Blazing Flame Fox moved incredibly fast, dodging the first two Feather Arrows with its agile movements and continuing to close in on the Dawn Feather Crow.
Yet one Feather Arrow was about to hit the Blazing Flame Fox!
Dang!
But when the Feather Arrow struck the Blazing Flame Fox's back, it gave off a clear, metallic clash.
The next moment, the Feather Arrow was deflected.
The torso of the Blazing Flame Fox was enveloped in a purple armor made entirely of lightning, the armor radiating dazzling light, covering most of the body of the Blazing Flame Fox.
Thunder Armor, a high-level Electric technique.
Since it is a high-level Electric technique that consumes a lot of Spiritual Power, the armor released by the Blazing Flame Fox was still an incomplete version, not able to cover the entire body, but it was enough.
Unlike Thorny Thunder Spur, which counters melee combat, this move is specifically designed to deal with long-range attacks.
"Another high-level technique! This Blazing Flame Fox's comprehension is quite astonishing!"
From the judge's stand, the Vice President of Shenghai City Spirit Master Association, Zhong Shan, couldn't help but exclaim.
Mo Feifan was somewhat baffled by this scene.
Feather Arrow is a mid-tier Wind Element technique, and with the proficient mastery of Dawn Feather Crow, being hit by it would severely injure a Transcendent 3rd-tier Spiritual Beast. Yet, an Awakened Stage Blazing Flame Fox took a Feather Arrow without a scratch?
The previous "Electric Hedgehog" form showcased by the Blazing Flame Fox was already absurd, and now the "Electric Turtle" form is simply outrageous!
On the field, the Blazing Flame Fox took its swift, electrified movements to the extreme, creating afterimages as it sprinted up along the vine frames.
These vine frames only appear in battles between Flying Spiritual Beasts and non-Flying Spiritual Beasts, mainly to provide some counter opportunities for the non-fliers.
Otherwise, in an Awakened Stage battle, a Flying Spiritual Beast just needs to ascend high enough to be unbeatable.
"Tornado!"
As the Blazing Flame Fox was about to rush up, Dawn Feather Crow quickly flapped its wings, creating a small tornado with the surrounding airflow, sweeping towards the Blazing Flame Fox.
With a nimble leap, the Blazing Flame Fox dodged the attack just in the nick of time, and under the enhancement of [Weak against Strong][Food Hunter], Xiao Jiu's reaction and speed were no less than a Transcendent rank Spiritual Beast.
At the same time, dazzling purple lightning burst forth from its claws.
Thunderclaw was ready to strike!
"Dodge!"
Dawn Feather Crow tried to dodge, but at the critical moment, its body suddenly stiffened, pausing mid-air.
[Slow] effect activated.
This was a white token Chen Mo obtained two weeks ago, which could make the equipped target's movements sluggish.
Though the effect was slight, it immediately disrupted Dawn Feather Crow's flying rhythm!
Naturally, the Blazing Flame Fox wouldn't miss this opportunity. It leaped up high after a flying tackle, with Thunderclaw striking directly at Dawn Feather Crow's chest. The terrifying electricity burst forth, knocking it from the sky.
"Blazing Flame Fox, wins!"
"Phew~"
The Blazing Flame Fox breathed heavily; although the victory appeared easy, both its physical and spiritual energy were completely drained.
Despite the tokens' enhancement, facing a Transcendent 3rd-tier Spiritual Beast was still somewhat strenuous.
"Great, we've advanced to the finals!"
"Chirp!" (More snacks, more snacks!)
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The finals opponent was unsurprising: that college student who wanted to earn some pocket money before returning to school.
On the day of the finals, a miracle still did not occur.
Hunting Falcon dominated the airspace, repeatedly using Wind Blade and other long-range attacks.
Unlike Dawn Feather Crow, Hunting Falcon's Wind Blade was both fast and accurate, and the Blazing Flame Fox, given its reaction speed, could hardly dodge in time and had to rely on Thunder Armor for defense.
After depleting its spiritual power, it was helplessly defeated.
"So frustrating! That damn college student!"
Watching the prize money drop from 300k to 100k, Chen Mo felt a bit distressed.
But being dimensionally crushed, he couldn't do much about it.
After the competition ended, reporters swarmed up, the media's interest in Chen Mo clearly outweighing that in the champion.
After all, what's so newsworthy about a college student winning the "Baby Cup" compared to digging into Chen Mo and his Spiritual Beast's numerous exciting points.
Chen Mo did not want to waste time on interviews, so he declined all reporters except those from the provincial station.
"Gotta give some face to the provincial station's reporters."
"Chirp?" (Master, isn't it because that miss reporter is pretty?)
Xiao Jiu cocked its head.
"How could that be possible!? As a righteous Spirit Master, how could I accept an interview just because the miss reporter is pretty?"
Chen Mo "righteously" retorted.
Damn, to be seen through by his own little fox.