Chapter 65: Didn’t We Already Know The Environment Is Tough? [event Extra Update 6]
As Ge Bai expected.
The Poison Tree Frog that jumped high used the Sticky Tongue skill again.
In this round, the Ghost Face Butterfly, which was already in poor condition, couldn’t dodge in time and was firmly wrapped by the Poison Tree Frog’s Sticky Tongue and dragged back to the ground.
The Ghost Face Butterfly, bound by the Sticky Tongue, struggled desperately. The Poison Tree Frog instinctively retracted the Sticky Tongue, opened its mouth wide, and assumed a posture ready to swallow it whole.
“Forfeit! We forfeit!”
The Beast Tamer of the Ghost Face Butterfly shouted loudly at the referee, and the referee immediately appeared in the venue.
The Poison Tree Frog should also frequently participate in battles. Seeing this scene, it didn’t continue retracting the Sticky Tongue but also didn’t directly release the Ghost Face Butterfly.
It still bound the Ghost Face Butterfly, looked toward the referee, and waited for the announcement of its victory.
“Winner: Milk Poison Tree Frog.”
Only after hearing this did the Poison Tree Frog release the Ghost Face Butterfly.
At this time, the Ghost Face Butterfly was covered in mucus, its wings and antennae drooping, lying motionless on the ground.
The Beast Tamer rushed to its side quickly. At the same time, the competition organizers’ Healer reacted swiftly, arriving with a stretcher almost simultaneously. Several people quickly took the listless Ghost Face Butterfly backstage.
After both Beast Tamers left the field, staff members brought Pet Beasts into the venue to thoroughly clean the ground and air.
The two sides for the next battle were already waiting in the areas on both sides.
The entire process was exceptionally smooth, as if it had become a standard operation.
In less than 5 minutes, this venue could start the next match.
“The pace is so fast.”
Ge Bai couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Naturally, it’s the Preliminary Competition after all.” Xiao La Jiao replied without turning her head.
Ge Bai followed her gaze to the battlefield on the left side, where one side’s Pet Beast was a Giant Ape-like Creature—no wonder Xiao La Jiao was paying so much attention.
She couldn’t just watch by herself. Ge Bai suddenly remembered to call out Big Willow and the others; watching more matches could also accumulate battle experience.
With that thought, she summoned Big Willow and Qian Dai.
Little Peach could be skipped; she liked to sleep at this time every day. Forcing her out would likely result in whining, and there was no expectation of Little Peach taking the field anyway.
“Bai Bai, is this the Arena Competition you mentioned this morning?”
Big Willow standing on Ge Bai’s shoulder waved its Willow Threads, looking left and right, its eyes not enough to take it all in.
Qian Dai was even more excited, directly jumping onto the backrest of the row in front. Feeling it still wasn’t satisfying, spiritual power flickered as it prepared to use Spatial Teleportation to a spot closer in mid-air to watch the match.
Fortunately, Ge Bai was quick-eyed and quick-handed, grabbing it in one go.
“Little ancestor, behave yourself.”
Qian Dai was a bit unwilling and twisted in Ge Bai’s hand.
“Be good, don’t rush; there will be your turn to take the field.”
Hearing Ge Bai say this, Qian Dai settled down a bit, glanced at Big Willow on Ge Bai’s shoulder, then chose to jump onto Ge Bai’s head.
Compared to an Orchid floating in mid-air, Ge Bai preferred it standing on top of her head right now.
After all, there were plenty of Beast Tamers around holding mini-form Pet Beasts, and some with larger-bodied Pet Beasts occupying their own spots.
Looking around the audience seats, the occupancy rate was about 60%.
Upon careful search, one could also see some Spirit Planters bringing contracted Spirit Plants, though it was unclear if these Spirit Planters were here to compete and watch matches incidentally or specifically to watch the matches.
“Cai Jiao, how many Spirit Planters are participating in the Arena Competition? Roughly what proportion?”
Thinking of this, Ge Bai asked Xiao La Jiao.
“Not many. During the Preliminary Competition period, some Spirit Planters register, but their combat power is generally not high.”
“I remember in the previous City Level Arena Competition with 152 players, there were only a dozen or so Spirit Planters. None from our Jinggang City got spots in the provincial Arena Competition, but other cities seem to have.”
Every City Level Arena Competition has 152 players, with 128 selected through the Preliminary Competition. The remaining 24 are seed players like Xiao La Jiao and Zhou Er who directly advanced.
“I have a rough idea of this year’s seed players; no Spirit Planters. You can check the current top 128 in the Preliminary Competition to see if there are any Spirit Planters.”
Xiao La Jiao gave Ge Bai an idea.
Ge Bai thought it feasible, so she took out her Mobile Terminal and found the competition organizers’ official online release channel.
She scanned it roughly; the situation was about as Xiao La Jiao said. Among the current 128 Preliminary Competition qualifiers, there were only a scattered dozen or so Spirit Planters.
Their rankings were generally low, none in the top 50.
Alright then, Spirit Planters generally have weak combat power; the poor environment wasn’t something Ge Bai had long known.
After understanding, she put the matter aside and focused more seriously on the matches.
After a few matches, Ge Bai clearly noticed that Big Willow and Qian Dai were getting restless, increasingly eager and ready to jump into action.
Just then, Ge Bai’s Mobile Terminal rang.
The competition organizers notified her to arrive at the designated waiting spot in Zone B Battlefield within 10 minutes.
It was here!
After greeting Xiao La Jiao, Ge Bai stood up with Big Willow and Qian Dai and left.
“Good luck, Ge Bai.”
Xiao La Jiao knew Ge Bai was aiming for stability this time; her opponent was only around Mortal Spirit Realm Level 4, so she wasn’t worried at all and said goodbye easily and enthusiastically.
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“Hello, I’m player number 1298, Ge Bai.”
Arriving at the Waiting Area, Ge Bai found a Staff Member and showed her player credential.
“Name: Ge Bai, Level: Mortal Spirit Realm Level 4, Spirit Planter? Registered Pet Beast: Weeping Ancient Willow?”
The Waiting Area Staff Member didn’t even look up, directly entering Ge Bai’s player number on the Handheld Control Panel, reading out Ge Bai’s information from the display screen for final pre-match verification.
This was standard procedure, but as they read, the Staff Member’s tone involuntarily rose.
When reading “Spirit Planter,” the Staff Member couldn’t hold back and looked up at Ge Bai.
By the time they read “Weeping Ancient Willow,” the tone already had an inflection.
There were many players in the Waiting Area, and curious gazes were already turning toward them.
Ge Bai was already used to this situation and just smiled at the Staff Member.
“Information is correct.”
Anyway, she was about to take the field soon; she was too lazy to say one more word.
The Waiting Area Staff Member wasn’t up to par compared to the registration Staff Member’s professionalism, Ge Bai silently judged in her heart.
Seeing Ge Bai calm and composed, the Staff Member awkwardly cleared their throat twice.
“Oh, um, alright.”
Then, they hurriedly flipped through the Handheld Control Panel and continued their duties.
“Your opponent is Mortal Spirit Realm Level 4 Beast Tamer Min Xue Sheng, registered Pet Beast: Flash Fire Drooping Ear Rabbit.”
“Please wait at waiting spot number one; the next match is yours against Beast Tamer Min Xue Sheng.”
Ge Bai nodded and went to stand at the waiting spot.
From her position, she could barely see the scene on the field but not her opponent; the other Beast Tamer was waiting at the other end of the venue.
“Winner: Nether Night Elf.”
At this moment, the referee’s voice came from the field.
“Get ready; it’s your turn. You can enter when the prompt sounds.”
The Staff Member timely reminded Ge Bai.
Ge Bai took a deep breath, tilted her head to look at Big Willow on her shoulder, then picked Qian Dai off her head and held it in her arms.
When she heard the beep, she immediately raised her head and strode into the Battle Arena.
Ge Bai’s first public Arena Competition match began.
Event extra update, chapter six. Thanks to all the dears who cast monthly votes.
