[{"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-588":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},1459461,1907,"Chapter 588: The Sandstorm Team","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-588",588,"\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi didn’t have much experience in pet beast doubles battles, but he had known that the special admission exam included a doubles test for about a week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, he had specifically trained in pet cooperation and skill synergy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the runner-up in the national high school segment of the Campus Beast Mastering League, his battle talent was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ten minutes of battle between Tang Yi’s Palm Zhangci Lili and Paralulu, Qiu Zhuo declared the test over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Steel-Slashing Monkey’s level, it could have easily endured the damage and taken down Zhangci Lili in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the goal of the exam was not victory but rather evaluating the candidate and their pet’s capabilities, Qiu Zhuo held back significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That the battle lasted the full ten minutes of the pet doubles test showed that Tang Yi’s skills were solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was Qiao Sang’s turn, Qiu Zhuo waved his hand, recalling Peering Wave Eagle into the Beast Taming Codex, leaving only the Steel-Slashing Monkey on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they were changing the lineup... Qiao Sang wasn’t particularly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During Tang Yi’s test, Peering Wave Eagle had taken a heavy blow from Paralulu’s temporary bond evolution and wasn’t in a state to continue testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qiao Sang assumed her opponents would be Steel-Slashing Monkey and another unseen pet beast of the examiner, Qiu Zhuo spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Steel, switch with Little Head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Steel steel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel-Slashing Monkey nodded, walked over to the camera equipment, and crouched down, trying to lower its head, nearly a meter wide, closer to the lens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Head head!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touyan Ke disapprovingly patted Steel-Slashing Monkey on the knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Steel steel…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel-Slashing Monkey made a face like it had almost forgotten something, then pressed a button on the lightweight miniaturization wristband, shrinking its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So intelligence and combat power really are two different things… Qiao Sang glanced at Yabao, trying not to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touyan Ke, Yabao, and Lubao stepped onto the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The now 70-centimeter Steel-Slashing Monkey waved a green flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Zhuo made a hand seal, summoning a 5-meter-long beast covered in an armor-like, sand-colored exoskeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several spikes of varying sizes jutted from its head, neck, and shoulders, with a ring of smaller spikes at the end of its tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much for strategizing, neither of these were the pets that tested Tang Yi…Qiao Sang felt like plans could never keep up with change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recognized Touyan Ke, a Rock-type advanced-level beast that usually hid underground, absorbing sunlight through the gray crystal on its chest, converting it into energy, and firing light balls from its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it couldn’t use this attack at night or in the rain. That much was common knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze then fell on the new beast, growing serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by its presence, another general-level pet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Rock-type general-level beast, Sandstorm Armor Beast…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi, watching from the sidelines, quickly identified Qii Zhuo’s newly summoned pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might not have much doubles battle experience, but he was well aware of Sandstorm Armor Beast’s role in team battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its Sandstorm trait, it was the absolute core of any weather-based Sandstorm Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If paired with a teammate that had the Sand Rush ability, they would be an unstoppable duo…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Central Hollow University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three examiners watching the virtual screen turned to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sandstorm Armor Beast and Touyan Ke… That’s a professional beast tamer’s doubles lineup. Qiao Sang’s sending out Blazing Star Canine and Ice Xilu, Fire and Water, which counter each other. This is tough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not necessarily. Ice Xilu has Healing Light. As long as it keeps healing, it could outlast the opponents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sandstorm Armor Beast is a weather setter, an attacker, and a tank. With its Sandstorm trait, it’s almost flawless in doubles battles, way more effective than Steel-Slashing Monkey.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ice Xilu has Healing Light, but its defenses are weak. If it takes a strong attack, it might not even have time to heal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With healing, it should be able to hold out until the test time ends.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Zhuo will probably focus on taking down Ice Xilu first, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t forget about Blazing Star Canine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m actually looking forward to seeing how Blazing Star Canine and Ice Xilu coordinate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three turned back to the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The test had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaosu Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beast Taming Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outdoor Training Field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sandstorm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sandstorm Armor Beast roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce wind kicked up, sending sand and dust swirling into the air, instantly shrouding the area in a thick haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow storm completely obscured Qiao Sang’s view of her opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sandstorm trait…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pet beasts with this trait could shift the weather to Sandstorm for a period of time. During this weather, Rock-type, Ground-type, and Steel-type beasts gained boosted Special Defense, while other types gradually weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang’s mind raced, analyzing her options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this beast had Sandstorm, then it was almost certainly Rock-type. Paired with Touyan Ke, they were clearly setting up a Sandstorm Team strategy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had studied common doubles team strategies before while preparing for the friendly team battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the weather-based strategies, the Sandstorm Team was one of the most discussed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best counter? Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao could use Rain Prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would also weaken Yabao…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang hesitated for only 0.2 seconds before deciding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rain Prayer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking their setup was top priority!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu lu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao lifted her head, gathering energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Touyan Ke, already rolling forward and accelerating, glowed faintly yellow. The massive, spinning yellow ball hurtled toward Lubao as she cast her skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the attack was about to land, a scorching flame descended from above, cutting between the “yellow ball” and Lubao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touyan Ke was forced to veer off course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao glanced at Yabao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao looked toward Sandstorm Armor Beast, still unmoving in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the storm’s center, it was impossible to see clearly. But Yabao had teleported to high altitude at the start of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though visibility was poor, he could still make out vague silhouettes of their opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the blurry figure on the ground raised a massive fist and slammed it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the sky darkened, and rain began to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>",1035,"2026-06-06T02:23:24.207Z",1,"novelbin.me","3062f32c93d2898a055e312604a333e86e232f41ba4a71e3683202e797de0b66","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-589","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-587",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]