[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-starting-from-zero":3,"chapter-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-453":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Starting From Zero",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1459176,1907,"Chapter 453: Qiao Sang vs. Song Xinyue","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-453",453,"\u003Cp>Read at: https:\u002F\u002Fblogspot-translatedstories.\u002F?m=1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zhidiya Region, Zhou Shanliang vs. Zhongkong Region, Zhu Yalin]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Beilun Region, Tao Rong vs. Tuwei Region, Li Zhenyu]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lianke Region, Zhang Lu vs. Liaoxi Region, Cai Hangcheng]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Guri Region, Ma Yiwen vs. Dongjia Region, Pan Hao]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yuhua Region, Qiao Sang vs. Lianbo Region, Song Xinyue]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second phase of the national competition consisted of 33 matchups, totaling 66 contestants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had considered the possibility of facing Song Xinyue, but she never expected it to happen this soon…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Song Xinyue…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Boyi noticed the name and turned to Qiao Sang, reminding her with concern, \"You know which beast to send out, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang recalled how eager Yabao had been to battle Fire-Subduing Bird and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Boyi exchanged a glance with Liu Yao and finally felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Qiao Sang’s sharp understanding, she clearly grasped the implication behind his question. Since she answered so confidently, it was unlikely that she would send out Blazing Star Canine again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the contestants’ area, about ten meters away from Qiao Sang, a middle-aged man with thinning hair spoke in a low voice, \"Change the strategy. This time, send out Fire-Subduing Bird first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\" Song Xinyue instinctively nodded at her coach’s instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, the middle-aged man asked, \"Aren't you going to ask why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Song Xinyue asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained, \"I've studied Qiao Sang’s matches. She tends to go for a one-on-two strategy, using a single beast to finish the fight. Initially, I thought she would send out Ice Xilu to counter you. But after what happened at the hotel last time, I now believe she’ll start with Blazing Star Canine instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xinyue was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied that she was finally questioning things, the middle-aged man smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talented people are proud, especially someone like Qiao Sang. Back then, you rejected her challenge, thinking that battling a Fire-type opponent wasn't worth it. The more you dismiss her, the more she’ll want to prove you wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Geniuses always believe they’re different. The more others doubt them, the more they insist on proving themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two met just a few days ago. She didn’t recognize you at first, but once she saw your name on the list, she must have figured it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if she originally planned to send out Ice Xilu, knowing you're her opponent will likely change her mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would she really do that in a national championship? No one would risk a match just to prove a point… But then again, this was Qiao Sang. It wasn’t entirely impossible.After all, even if Blazing Star Canine lost, she still had another high-tier beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xinyue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matches proceeded smoothly, and by midday, a man in a white suit appeared in the air, standing atop a large, mostly white Flying-type beast. He announced in a loud voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next up, please welcome Qiao Sang from Yuhua Region and Song Xinyue from Lianbo Region!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Song Xinyue! Song Xinyue! Song Xinyue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two distinct cheers erupted across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some spectators who remembered Qiao Sang’s first match murmured among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew it! There’s no way a national competitor wouldn’t have a cheering squad. They finally arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess the delay last time really was due to travel issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe they didn’t take an air route?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could be. I looked it up. Qiao Sang’s school has never had a student make it to the national competition before. This is probably their first time in Zhongkong Region. They might not have known about the air route option.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you think will win, Qiao Sang or Song Xinyue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that even a question? Obviously, Qiao Sang. She has two high-tier beasts, and Ice Xilu is a direct counter to Fire-Subduing Bird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of Ice Xilu, I did some research… Can you believe that thing is an endangered beast? And it's a god-tier healer! Why is it that some people can contract an endangered beast, while I have to promise my mom I’ll wash dishes for a year just to afford an 80,000-credit Pipi Egg?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh… maybe put your Pipi Egg back in the Beast Codex before you say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy speaking stiffened and looked down, locking eyes with the Pipi Egg on his lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pipi…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…My bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee’s whistle signaled the start of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Qiao Sang and Song Xinyue formed hand seals simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green summoning array appeared beneath Qiao Sang, while a gray one formed under Song Xinyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next second, two imposing beasts materialized in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience’s eyes were immediately drawn to one particular beast, a creature with exceptionally lustrous fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa! What’s that beast? It looks like it belongs in a national beast coordination contest, not a battle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A beast from Yuhua Region that actually matches my aesthetic taste?! I’ve decided, this is the one I’m contracting next!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. Blazing Star Canine is a brand-new evolution form. So far, there’s only one in existence, and no one has figured out its evolution conditions yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually… Qiao Sang might lose this match. I remember Fire-Subduing Bird has the Absorp trait, which makes it completely immune to Fire-type attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who cares if she loses? She’s not from our school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the contestants’ area, Sun Boyi was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blazing Star Canine?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite all their warnings, Qiao Sang still sent out the Blazing Star Canine?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yao, however, remained calm. He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao Sang must have her reasons. Don’t scold her after the match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scold her? Not a chance. If this golden child so much as felt wronged, you and the principal would have my head on a platter…Sun Boyi let out a heavy sigh, looking years older in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the arena, Song Xinyue stared at the beast before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her coach was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire-Subduing Bird took one look at its opponent and appeared completely disinterested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Fire-type? Boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In stark contrast, Yabao looked absolutely thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small flame-like wings on his shoulders flickered and grew ever so slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang could sense Yabao’s excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This match...she couldn't afford to lose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee announced the start of the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feather Dance!\" Song Xinyue issued the first command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire-Subduing Bird shot into the air and flapped its wings forcefully, sending a flurry of faintly glowing white feathers toward Yabao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feather Dance, mid-tier Flying-type skill. Lowers the opponent’s attack power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang mentally recalled the skill’s effects but didn’t issue a countercommand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Yabao had studied Fire-Subduing Bird thoroughly over the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need for her to say anything, Yabao already knew exactly what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao let out an excited cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, one, two… a hundred identical Blazing Star Canines appeared simultaneously, both in the air and on the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire-Subduing Bird was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so was the entire audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>",1171,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.563Z",1,"novelbin.me","81867a96daae15cd1aa6b12ff156d088e288b6e79bd3bf4a91a79a6b73af7027","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-454","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-452",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]