Liu Yi nodded thoughtfully.
The two pets' Traits formed a perfect counter relationship.
The Maglev Glider's pulse wave could interfere with Electric-type skills, yet the Vortex Swift could absorb Electric-type attacks and convert them into its own power.
Whoever could better seize the opportune moment in battle would gain the upper hand.
On the field, after the Maglev Glider stabilized itself, it didn't recklessly attack again.
It hovered in the air, its tail magnet trembling slightly, seemingly sensing changes in the surrounding magnetic field.
The Vortex Swift didn't pursue either, instead circling on the other side, the ion traces trailing from its forked tail growing brighter, clearly accumulating energy.
Both sides faced off for about ten seconds.
Suddenly, the Maglev Glider moved!
But this time, it didn't charge towards the Vortex Swift; instead, it flew towards a metal pillar at the edge of the battle platform!
"What's it doing?" Li Chengying asked, puzzled.
The next second, the Maglev Glider made an unexpected move.
It used its tail magnet to attach itself to the metal pillar, then exerted force, causing its entire body to spin rapidly around the pillar, utilizing centrifugal force!
As its rotation speed increased, its electromagnetic membrane wings between its limbs fully unfurled, emitting a sharp whistling sound in the air.
"This is..." Ouyang Qin's eyes lit up. "Using the magnetic field to create centrifugal force for acceleration!"
Sure enough, when the rotation speed reached its peak, the Maglev Glider suddenly released its tail magnet.
It shot towards the Vortex Swift like a cannonball, moving at a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye!
This time, its speed was faster than any before!
The Vortex Swift didn't even have time to react before it was struck by the blue-black streak of light!
"Bang!"
The two pets collided in mid-air, erupting in dazzling electric light and a shockwave.
The Vortex Swift was sent flying backward, tumbling several times in the air before landing at the edge of the battle platform, barely managing to regain its footing.
The Maglev Glider fared no better; it fell from the air, only managing to avoid crashing directly onto the stage by using its tail magnet to latch onto a metal plate on the ground at the last moment.
Both pets were panting heavily, clearly having expended a great deal of energy.
But the next second, they both raised their heads and looked at each other.
Then, they both let out a cry simultaneously.
"Alright!" The host led the applause. "What a spectacular performance! Let's hear it for the Maglev Glider and the Vortex Swift!"
The entire venue erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Amidst the applause, the two pets nodded to each other, then each left the battle platform and returned to their respective rest areas.
"That was incredible!" Li Chengying clapped excitedly. "That spinning acceleration was so cool! I'm going to make Mianmian try it when we get back!"
Gao Xue gave her a helpless look. "A Cloud Howler Sparrow isn't a Maglev Glider; it doesn't have a tail magnet. How would it learn that?"
"Uh... then maybe I'll let Little Leopard try?"
"A Lightning Leopard doesn't have a tail magnet either."
"..."
Ouyang Qin chuckled softly and took a sip of her coffee.
Liu Yi also smiled, looking at Ziyue and Chiying beside her.
Ziyue was intently staring at the battle platform, a thoughtful gleam in her eyes.
Chiying, on the other hand, squinted slightly, seemingly savoring the recent battle.
Just then, a waiter approached with their meals.
"Excuse me, esteemed guests, your meals have arrived."
He placed a series of exquisite dishes on the dining table.
Liu Yi's "Floating Combo" was served on a special floating tray, its base emitting faint energy fluctuations that kept the entire tray slightly suspended in the air, making the dishes appear to float above the table.
The combo included three dishes.
The appetizer was "Cloud Salad," made with lettuce native to the floating islands and served with a glowing sauce.
The main course was "Floating Roasted Ribs," made from the tail meat of a local herbivorous pet known for running in the air.
For dessert, there was "Rainbow Pudding," layered with seven colors, each layer made from fruits unique to different floating islands.
Ziyue's "Arctic Frostfall" was a bowl of ice-blue dessert, sprinkled with fine silvery-white powder, emitting a faint cold aura.
She carefully licked a spoonful and immediately narrowed her eyes in delight.
Chiying's "Dragon's Breath Feast" was a plate of jerky cut into small pieces, sprinkled with golden-red powder, and exuding an enticing aroma.
It elegantly picked up a piece and placed it in its mouth, nodding contentedly.
"Is it good?" Liu Yi asked softly.
"Bingbing!"
"Mo."
Both pets gave affirmative replies.
Everyone began to eat, chatting about the exhibition match they had just witnessed.
As night fell, the lights of the Cloud Arena gradually came on.
The energy crystals embedded in the restaurant's ceiling began to glow, casting a soft, warm light throughout the entire space.
Through the transparent energy shield, they could see the surrounding cluster of floating islands also lighting up with scattered lights, like stars suspended in the night sky.
"It's so beautiful..." Li Chengying leaned against the window, her eyes sparkling. "I wish I could live here forever."
"Then you'll have to get into a university in the Monte Region first," Gao Xue said unhurriedly, sipping her lemon sparkling water.
"That's true!" Li Chengying's eyes lit up. "Senior Qin, what do you think about me applying to a university in the Monte Region?"
Ouyang Qin put down her coffee cup and glanced at her indifferently. "Focus on doing well in the National High School League first."
"Oh..."
Liu Yi chuckled softly, shook her head, and forked the last piece of Rainbow Pudding into her mouth.
The dessert's flavors were rich and layered; each layer had a distinct fruit aroma, blossoming sequentially on her tongue.
Ziyue had already finished her Arctic Frostfall and was meticulously licking the remaining ice crystal powder from the bottom of the bowl, her two tails wagging gently with pleasure.
Chiying, meanwhile, elegantly rolled up the last piece of jerky, chewing it slowly, its golden patterns faintly shimmering with each breath.
The lights on the battle platform in the center of the restaurant lit up once again.
The host stepped onto the stage. "Esteemed guests, tonight's second exhibition match is about to begin! Appearing this time are—"
A blazing red light burst from a side passage, the air subtly distorting wherever it passed.
It was an entirely crimson Fire Fox, three tails dancing like flames behind it, each tail tip burning with different colored fires—red, orange, and gold.
"A Three-tailed Blaze Fox!" a diner exclaimed.
At the same time, on the other side of the battle platform, a pale blue figure quietly appeared.
It was a slender Ice Crystal Deer, surrounded by delicate snowflakes, and with every step, an ice flower crystallized beneath its hooves.
【Three-tailed Blaze Fox, Fire-type pet, Advanced rank. Legend says it possesses three flames of different temperatures, which it can switch according to the opponent's Trait. Its three tails represent normal flames, high-temperature blazes, and soul heartfire, respectively. It has an arrogant disposition and is extremely difficult to tame, but once it acknowledges a master, it remains loyal for life.】
【Ice Crystal Deer, Ice-type pet, Advanced rank. It inhabits the glacial zone of the Monte Region's highest floating island, subsisting on aurora energy. Its antlers can release an extremely cold beam, and when it runs, it leaves ice crystal footprints. It has a gentle nature but strong territorial instincts.】
The Three-tailed Blaze Fox launched the first attack, whipping its middle tail, and a golden-orange flame lashed out like a whip towards the Ice Crystal Deer.
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