Chapter 67: Pre-ordering The Next Hot Topic [2-in-1]
Flash Fire Rabbit got closer and closer to Big Willow, Big Willow casually flung out two Wind Blades, this attack wasn’t really serious.
Although the distance and time Flash Fire Rabbit advanced was enough for Big Willow to organize another proper round of Wind Blades, or directly prepare a Wind Weave Domain,
but he just let Flash Fire Rabbit approach like that, those two Wind Blades were just harassment, the intent was merely to make Flash Fire Rabbit’s advance not so easy.
This brat, getting more playful now.
Ge Bai immediately saw what Big Willow wanted to do and couldn’t help silently complaining.
She thought that in a bit she must request to match a high level opponent, otherwise Big Willow wouldn’t fight to his satisfaction.
Qian Dai, held in Ge Bai’s arms, had been watching the battling sides eagerly since the match started.
Just when she saw Big Willow fire Wind Blades to flip Flash Fire Rabbit, she couldn’t help pursing her lips.
Now, she twisted her body a bit, looking not very pleased, mumbling under her breath.
“Ge Bai, I want to fight too.”
“I’m much quicker than Big Willow, one move and I can take care of this rabbit.”
“Big Willow is dawdling, he just hasn’t had enough fun!”
“Ge Bai, Ge Bai, Ge Bai! Let me go.”
Hearing Qian Dai say this, Ge Bai silently tightened the arm holding her a bit, but her tone was especially gentle.
“Don’t be hasty, Qian Dai, this rabbit is only Mortal Spirit Realm level 4, no need for you, we’ll wait for the next match.”
“We didn’t come here just for one match, there’ll be a chance to fight! Don’t worry.”
Ge Bai was very diligent in brushing her off.
“Then you promised, let me go in the next match!”
Qian Dai wasn’t letting Ge Bai off, seizing the chance to make a request.
“Ah? Mm, if the opponent is strong, we’ll definitely need our Qian Dai to fight!”
Ge Bai didn’t take that line, picking some safe nonsense to say.
She was now very smooth at fooling plants and trees.
Ge Bai knew very well that although Qian Dai’s level was higher than Big Willow’s now, her skill proficiency and understanding of skills were far behind, she still had a lot to grind.
Letting Qian Dai abuse weak opponents with level advantage, or fight favorable matchups with attribute advantage was fine, demanding more would be difficult.
But if the main fighter was Big Willow, with Qian Dai providing support, it would be different.
For this Arena Competition Preliminary, Ge Bai came with this purpose.
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While Qian Dai and Ge Bai were chatting enthusiastically, Big Willow over there wasn’t idle either.
Big Willow, who was accumulating power, although letting Flash Fire Rabbit approach, didn’t forget to focus intently on her trajectory and movements.
Flash Fire Rabbit leaped forward, entering Big Willow’s close range, able to use close combat attacks at any time.
Her Beast Tamer saw this and looked pleased, urgently calling out.
“Hong Tu, Low Kick.”
Flash Fire Rabbit quickly adjusted her posture, not only powering her hind legs, the fiery red patterns on all four limbs also flashed with Spiritual Power Fluctuation.
It seemed she was also fully preparing this strike.
Big Willow had been waiting for a long time.
The Willow Whip skill had been charging for a while, meeting the flying kicking Flash Fire Rabbit, it mercilessly whipped out with full force.
That’s right, Big Willow did it on purpose.
He could clearly have defeated the opponent with Wind Blades from a safe range, but he insisted on trying close combat.
Pa!
Flash Fire Rabbit’s flying kick met the Willow Threads full of Spiritual Power, powerless to resist.
Not to mention damaging the Willow Threads, it didn’t even cause any obvious hindrance.
Several Willow Whips whipped out simultaneously, carrying sharp wind momentum, crossing each other like an inescapable net, smashing down on Flash Fire Rabbit.
Squeak…
Bang!
Flash Fire Rabbit, whipped flying by the Willow Whips, wailed out, heavily smashing onto the arena.
Flash Fire Rabbit’s originally snow-white fluffy fur was now all gray and disheveled, the once bright fiery red patterns on her body also dimmed, not even as noticeable as the wounds from Wind Blades and Willow Whips.
This time, the struck flying Flash Fire Rabbit had no strength to get up again.
“Hong Tu!”
Flash Fire Rabbit’s Beast Tamer hurriedly rushed to her side, kneeling on one knee to pick her up.
The Beast Tamer also knew his Pet Beast had reached its limit.
He looked up and stared deeply at Big Willow, who now looked undamaged, even the dancing Willow Threads full of Spiritual Power, looking very glossy.
Only now did he have to admit it was truly a strength issue, his own Flash Fire Rabbit was far inferior to that Weeping Ancient Willow.
He had no idea where such a little monster came from.
He helplessly lowered his head, heartbrokenly looking at his seriously injured Pet Beast.
The referee, always watching the venue, entered very timely.
He just glanced at Flash Fire Rabbit’s condition, didn’t even ask the Beast Tamer’s opinion, and quickly called for a Healer to come on stage.
At the same time, he directly announced.
“Winner, Spirit Planter Ge Bai, Pet Beast Weeping Ancient Willow.”
Actually, before the referee announced the result.
As early as when Big Willow whipped Flash Fire Rabbit flying, the surrounding stands were already in an uproar.
Until Ge Bai took Big Willow off the stage, the audience in the stands were still discussing endlessly.
“What kind of willow tree is this? So powerful! These few Willow Whips are stronger than my Garland Snake’s Snake Whip.”
A Beast Tamer with a snake Pet Beast around his neck exclaimed, he didn’t feel much when seeing Big Willow fling Wind Blades, but those last few Willow Whips really touched him.
The Garland Snake hanging on his neck heard her Beast Tamer say this and was a bit unhappy.
Her originally trailing snake tail suddenly perked up, whipping her Beast Tamer’s face without holding back, instantly leaving a red mark on his face.
“Ouch! Hua Gou! How many times have I told you, don’t hit the face when hitting people, can’t you remember!”
The Beast Tamer who got slapped got furious at his Pet Beast.
One hand covering the red mark on his face, one hand clamping the snake head, forcing the Garland Snake to meet his eyes.
This Garland Snake called Hua Gou was as thick as an adult’s arm, staring down her Beast Tamer without backing down, hissing and flicking her tongue, looking like she wanted to whip again.
The companion sitting beside watched the commotion getting out of hand and quickly soothed.
“Don’t nag randomly, our Hua Gou’s Snake Whip is very powerful!”
“Hua Gou, your Beast Tamer is silly, don’t mind him.”
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“This is a Weeping Ancient Willow, right? Where to buy the seedling, I want to contract one.”
On the other side, two Spirit Planters were chatting more practically.
“Dream on, the Welfare Institute has Weeping Ancient Willow seedlings all year round, don’t you know if they have skills? This is a wild Weeping Ancient Willow.”
Obviously, this Spirit Planter had already searched online for Weeping Ancient Willow info.
“The Spirit Plant Research Institute just released related news, this Weeping Ancient Willow is a mutant, Bloodline Level reaching Commander Level.”
“They say they’re fully cultivating homologous Spirit Plant Seedlings, probably entering the market in about half a year.”
“Ah? Commander Level Spirit Plant, I can’t afford it either.”
Spirit Planter Ge Bai and this Weeping Ancient Willow Big Willow would probably top the hot search again today.
Sight back to Ge Bai’s side.
She had just returned to the Waiting Area when a staff member in the Arena Competition uniform quickly came up, asking if treatment was needed.
No need for a Healer, Big Willow could take care of herself, just after leaving the stage she asked Qian Dai for a bottle of Nutrient Solution and drank it on her own.
Mm, she didn’t lack Nutrient Solution now, drink freely, can’t wrong herself.
Big Willow knew this well.
Qian Dai, treated as a mobile warehouse, although tossed the Nutrient Solution to Big Willow, the more she looked at Big Willow the more displeased she got.
No Thousand Generations Spring Sword Orchid when stealing the show, but remembered when needing Nutrient Solution? The little orchid puffed her cheeks angrily, the more she thought the angrier, she took out a bottle of Nutrient Solution and drank it too.
Drink away, as long as no fuss, drinking some Nutrient Solution is nothing.
One of the profound meanings of the water-carrying master, as long as not pointed out, it’s not a conflict.
Ge Bai pretended not to see the eye fight between these two, very focused, smiling at the staff member.
“After winning this match, system calculation shows your current ranking is 872nd.”
“Would you like random opponent allocation for the next match? If yes, estimated opponent strength around Mortal Spirit Realm level 5, you can still fight one or two more today.”
The staff member held the Handheld Control Panel, informing Ge Bai of the relevant info and asking her next battle plan.
“Next match, I want to Challenge Higher Level.”
Ge Bai directly refused the random opponent suggestion.
Hearing Ge Bai say this, the staff member wasn’t surprised at all.
He had watched the whole match in the Waiting Area, although this Weeping Ancient Willow was only Mortal Spirit Realm level 4, she won too easily.
From the strength shown, challenging 3-4 levels higher, like Mortal Spirit Realm level 7 or 8 Pet Beasts, wasn’t difficult.
Moreover, the staff wasn’t blind, Ge Bai was holding another Pet Beast.
This orchid looked full of Spiritual Power, just took something out of thin air? That’s a Space Skill, this one is also a tricky Spirit Plant.
“No problem, which level do you want to challenge? We’ll arrange it as soon as possible.”
The staff operated the control panel, bringing up the Challenge Higher Level application, waiting for Ge Bai’s answer.
“Transcendence Realm level 1.”
???
Hearing this answer, the staff member clearly froze for a moment.
“Sorry, Transcendence Realm level 1?”
He heard clearly, but still looked up, staring at Ge Bai, slowly enunciating word by word, confirming again in an uncertain tone.
What a joke?
Transcendence Realm level 1 isn’t the same concept as Mortal Spirit Realm level 7, 8, or 9.
Although Ge Bai won this match easily, it didn’t seem like she could beat Transcendence Realm level 1.
Besides, Transcendence Realm level 1 was the City Level Arena Competition Preliminary qualification standard.
“Yes.”
Ge Bai answered decisively.
“Yeah!”
Thousand Generations Orchid also responded in the same tone, Big Willow had the spotlight on stage just now, she was still thinking of fighting.
“Are you sure? Jumping too many levels might frustrate your Pet Beast, how about trying gradual Challenge Higher Level?”
The staff glanced at the mini Little Willow Tree and the Little Orchid waving Flower Sword, still advising.
“Thanks, no, still Transcendence Realm level 1.”
Ge Bai felt the staff’s Goodwill, nodding slightly to him with a grateful look.
But the decision to challenge Transcendence Realm level 1, she wasn’t changing, that damn System Task was still hanging there.
Moreover, Arena Competition Preliminary allowed multi Pet Beast joint attacks, Big Willow and Qian Dai cooperating, challenging Transcendence Realm level 1 wasn’t out of reach.
If really not, she could still call out the cheat Little Peach.
Seeing Ge Bai so insistent, the staff had no choice.
Just now the calculation showed Ge Bai’s player combat power around Mortal Spirit Realm level 5, Arena Competition rules allowed cross 5 level challenges, so per regulations, Ge Bai and co. could just challenge Transcendence Realm level 1.
Ge Bai didn’t know this rule, but even knowing it didn’t matter, if not allowing too much Challenge Higher Level, she could just register Thousand Generations Orchid’s level again, not a big hassle.
The staff submitted the Challenge Higher Level application per Ge Bai’s request.
Less than two minutes later, the Arena Competition official matched Ge Bai’s next battle.
“Your next opponent is ranked 128th, player name: Hao Hao, occupation: Beast Tamer, registered Pet Beast: Transcendence Realm level 1 Yellow-collared Golden King Xuanfeng, estimated battle time around 16:00 today.”
“Please confirm again, whether to Challenge Higher Level this player.”
The staff followed procedure to inform Ge Bai of the expected matchup.
This Beast Tamer’s registered Pet Beast was only one Transcendence Realm level 1 Yellow-collared Golden King Xuanfeng, meaning from the start till now, only this Pet Beast had appeared.
Even better, player ranked 128th.
The gatekeeper for preliminary qualification!
Arena Competition Preliminary only allowed Challenge Higher Level, not picking opponents by rank.
Directly matching the gatekeeper, winning would give Ge Bai direct Preliminary Competition qualification.
Though temporary, had to say her luck was spot on, heavenly will?
“Confirmed.”
Ge Bai answered without hesitation, she had to seize this chance.
After handling these procedures in the Waiting Area, Ge Bai left.
She didn’t go straight back to the stands, but found a relatively quiet Training Room.
Still about an hour till the next match, time to prepare well.
The most important thing was to equip Big Willow with the Time Soil.
Yes, just got the Time Soil from the Secret Realm Space yesterday, it was already late when returning to Blue Star Welfare Institute at night, this morning busy sparring at Yun He Martial Arts School, then came straight to the Arena Competition Preliminary site.
Ge Bai hadn’t found time to use this Advanced Level resource.
Only now did she realize, since becoming a Spirit Planter, not only had she grown into a water-carrying master, but also a time management master, wishing to live by the hour.
Helplessly shaking her head, Ge Bai had Qian Dai take out a portion of Time Soil.
On the usage amount of this Time Soil, Thousand Generations Orchid was more precise than Ge Bai, knowing exactly how much to use, having used it before.
The Time Soil taken from the Space Bag shimmered with colorful light, Big Willow saw it and showed curiosity, leaping down from Ge Bai’s shoulder, toddling to the Time Soil’s side, gently touching it with Willow Threads.
“Bai Bai, I really like this soil.” Exactly how she liked it, Big Willow couldn’t explain clearly.
Ge Bai smiled, “Prepared just for you.”
Qian Dai now found her presence, “Dumb Big Willow, I’ll teach you how to use it.”
