Monday morning classes passed quickly, and at noon, Liu Yi went to the cafeteria alone.
While waiting in line for food, the chatter around her constantly reached her ears.
“Did you guys see it yesterday? Liu Yi, the First-year, her Moling Dragon that she contracted before has evolved! Now it’s a Moling Dragon!”
“Yeah, I saw it, I saw the news yesterday. The Beast Tamer Association even released its evolved data.”
“Isn’t that exaggerated? How long has it been since she contracted it?”
“Even more exaggerated is that our school was assigned to the Monte Competition Zone for the National High School League! We’ll be competing on floating islands!”
After getting her food, Liu Yi didn’t linger in the noisy cafeteria. Instead, she found a quiet spot to eat. She also summoned Ziyue and Chiying, who were entrusted to the Tower of Trials, and placed latent energy pills in front of them.
As Liu Yi ate, she checked Ziyue and Chiying’s skill proficiency.
After returning home yesterday, she had told Ziyue and Chiying to prioritize practicing Frozen Bite and Dragon Dance when training in the backyard training ground.
When entrusted to the Tower of Trials during school, they were to prioritize practicing Ice Blast and Dragon Starfall.
The proficiency of all four skills had increased, but none had yet reached the next level.
However, Frost Breath had already reached Perfect proficiency.
Liu Yi put down her chopsticks and submerged her consciousness into her Beast Taming Space, taking out nine 【A-rank Pet Skill Proficiency Boosters: 10%】 and dripping them onto the words ‘Frost Breath’ on Ziyue’s information panel.
【Frost Breath (Perfect 10%) → Frost Breath (Arcane ∞)】
Alright, now Ziyue had two skills that had reached Arcane proficiency.
Liu Yi happily continued eating and picked up her phone to browse.
Then, a bunch of trending news popped up.
【Longwu Region News Flash: Tianqi Beast Taming High School’s New Star Shines】
【Shocking! Moling Dragon’s Evolved Form Revealed for the First Time, Possessing Flight Capability!】
【Major Reform of the National High School League Format, Experts Interpret the Deeper Meaning Behind It】
Hmm? This one piqued her interest.
Liu Yi tapped on the last news article, and a detailed interpretation by experts analyzing the major competition format reform of the National High School League appeared before her eyes.
【The Yan Country National High School League Organizing Committee recently announced a major competition format reform for this year’s National High School League. The traditional grade-segment competition mechanism will be abolished and replaced with a mixed-grade battle mode for all years. This change has sparked widespread discussion, and our station has specially invited Beast Taming expert Professor Yan for a deep interpretation.】
【Professor Yan stated that this reform primarily serves three purposes: first, to break grade barriers and promote communication among Beast Tamers of different age groups; second, to enable specialized arenas in various regions, enhancing practical combat adaptability; and third, to provide a broader platform for outstanding junior contestants.】
Liu Yi continued reading thoughtfully.
【“In previous years’ leagues, the First-year segment received less attention, and many talented junior contestants lacked opportunities to showcase their abilities,” Professor Yan pointed out. “Under the new format, excellent First-year and Second-year contestants will have the chance to compete alongside Third-years, which will greatly benefit their growth.”】
【Regarding concerns from some parents about “junior contestants being at a disadvantage against senior contestants,” Professor Yan specifically explained the safeguard mechanism for the first stage: “Aside from the first week, which will prioritize matching opponents of the same grade, the cross-grade matching based on points, starting from the second week, will also be adjusted by the backend system algorithm according to the contestants’ pet Levels and number of pets.”】
The article concluded with a comment from a past contestant: “If such a competition format had existed back then, my growth rate might have been faster. Battling against stronger opponents is always the best way to improve.”
Just as Liu Yi was engrossed in reading, her phone suddenly vibrated, signaling another group message from 【Did You Work Hard Today Too?】.
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Our Yunhai International Beast Taming Academy was assigned to the Zell Region! I heard it’s a swamp environment there, will Shadow get stuck?!】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Su Wenxi’s Moonlight Marten also seems to be quite clean, I wonder if it’ll be affected during battles.】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: @Yi @Zimeng's Dream @Green Lamp with Clouds Which regions were your schools assigned to?】
【Zimeng's Dream: Our Longwu No. 1 Beast Taming High School was assigned to the Yunlin Region, which seems to be full of towering ancient trees.】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Hmm, the Yunlin Region has a specialized arena located at the top of the Yunlin Region’s central giant tree, the [Crown of the Azure Sky], which is a platform naturally formed by intertwining thousand-year-old tree vines.】
Liu Yi looked at the group messages, tapping her finger lightly on the screen.
【Yi: We were assigned to the Monte Region, where they’ll probably activate the Sky Colosseum.】
【Zimeng's Dream: !!! The Sky Colosseum?! Huh, wait, why does that feel like it’s right up Chiying’s alley?】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Floating arena. Looks like you’ll have to get used to maglev skateboards early.】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Oh my goodness! Does that mean we’ll have to battle at high altitudes every day? My acrophobia is going to act up.】
Liu Yi thought for a moment and asked in the group chat.
【Yi: Does anyone know where Qinglan Advanced Beast Taming Academy was assigned?】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Not sure.】
【Zimeng's Dream: Same here!】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Don’t worry, I’ll go ask around!】
Soon, Baili Jinxuan sent another message in the group.
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: I found out, hehe! Qinglan Advanced Beast Taming Academy is staying in our Longwu local region!】
【Zimeng's Dream: Oh! I knew it, Liu Yi just wanted to know where Ji Xiaoyao was assigned, right? After all, you two said you’d see each other at the National High School League!】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Well, our Longwu Region’s specialized arena is quite advantageous for her Dragon-type pet. So there’s no need to worry about Qinglan Advanced Beast Taming Academy not advancing to the next stage.】
Liu Yi smiled.
【Yi: Not just her, it would be best if I could also be matched with you all for a battle in the later stages.】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Wow! Spare me! I’d rather be matched with a Third-year than with you!】
【Zimeng's Dream: Wow! Spare me! I’d rather be matched with a Third-year than with you!】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Wow! Spare me! I’d rather be matched with a Third-year than with you!】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: ......】
【Green Lamp with Clouds: Tapped the wrong thing, clicked ‘+1’. I’m looking forward to it.】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Bold Nanyun! You’re actually looking forward to battling Liu Yi!】
【Zimeng's Dream: Exactly! Candle Spirit’s gotten bolder after evolving, hasn’t it?!】
【The Beautiful Master of Cute Shadow: Bold Zimeng! Why do you have to bring that up?!】
【Zimeng's Dream: ...Your humble servant knows her mistake, your humble servant shall withdraw to train!】
Liu Yi watched them act silly for a while, shaking her head with a smile, then put away her phone.
This afternoon, she should continue challenging the Tower of Trials.
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