The way energy operates has changed; the air blades that were supposed to be released can no longer be unleashed.

Yellow lightning is close at hand.

Just as the lightning was about ten centimeters away from Gang Bao, Xiao Xunbao's short toes hooked inward, causing the Thunder Fur Dog to lean back, its four legs pointing skyward. The yellow lightning arced perfectly upwards, narrowly missing Gang Bao.

"Gang Gang..."

Gang Bao looked up, staring blankly at Xiao Xunbao in the sky.

"Xun Xun~"

Noticing Gang Bao's gaze, Xiao Xunbao grinned at him.

"Gang Gang!"

At this moment, Gang Bao suddenly understood what a team battle was. His expression turned serious again as he channeled energy, releasing a series of air blades at the bound Thunder Fur Dog.

"Bang bang bang!"

An hour ago, all the matches ended, and the top eight were determined.

Hmm, this one can't be chosen either... Qiao Sang thought to herself.

The page flipped quickly to the one related to Gang Bao.

At that moment, Mai Ji turned her head and smiled:

Qiao Sang returned to her hotel room, utterly exhausted. She closed the door, lay down on the big bed, and stared at the ceiling, her thoughts wandering.

"I'm not questioning Qiao Sang's strength, but I think it would be better to just announce it directly. Why go through the trouble of bringing in a few Pocket Birds? Everyone knows that each Pocket Bird has a slip of paper in its mouth. If it's not the pre-discussed candidate who picks it, the slip will be hidden under the tongue."

The first two people didn't even think twice; they just picked the one in front of them.

...

This selection method seems quite fair, with no room for underhanded manipulation!

Influenced by the language, Qiao Sang stepped onto the field with a less than pleasant mood.

Hearing this, Qiao Sang's eyes lit up again.

Ya Bao didn't doubt her trainer's intentions and began to think seriously once more.

Looking on the bright side, I came here for the Friendship Match primarily for the points. The discovery of the point system was just a bonus. As long as I achieve my primary goal, it's not a wasted trip... Gang Bao just got a few less points, but there will be more team battles in the future... By the way, I wonder if the points from that Rolling Leopard were added to Gang Bao's total... Thinking of this, Qiao Sang closed her eyes and entered the Beast Tome.

She never expected Ya Bao's choice to be correct...

When it was Qiao Sang's turn, she looked at the remaining three and then thought of something. She looked down at Ya Bao in her arms and asked:

Only 80 points were added; it seems the points from the Rolling Leopard weren't included... Qiao Sang sighed and glanced up casually.

"I must know, I'm from Blue Star."

Everyone was baffled by Qiao Sang's move and looked curiously at the Starry Dog, which was unique to Superstar.

Under her gaze, the Pocket Bird slowly opened its mouth, revealing a slip of paper.

It read:

"Qiao Sang should get a bye, otherwise, whoever faces her is doomed."

"Ya Ya!"

Seeing Xiao Xunbao's expression, Gang Bao seemed to remember something. He staggered, covering his chest with his wing, as if the aftereffects of the injuries from the match were just now hitting him.

"Clap clap clap..."

"Each of you will choose a Pocket Bird. One of them has a slip of paper in its mouth that says 'Bye.' Whoever picks it gets a bye for the next round," the principal said with a smile.

Air Absorption?

The principal of Sahel School walked to the center of the field. Without any small talk, he got straight to the point:

Applause rose from the audience.

On the field, Qiao Sang looked expectantly at the Pocket Bird that Ya Bao had not chosen.

Qiao Sang suddenly opened her eyes, her consciousness returning. She looked at Gang Bao, who was practicing Internal Suspension Absorption beside her.

"Gang Gang..."

[Congratulations on the bye]

8 PM.

"I think so too."

It seems this one can't be chosen... To be safe, Qiao Sang asked:

Gang Bao learned Air Absorption?!

But the Ghost Ring Phantom doesn't have the Psychic attribute. Not only can it teleport, but it can also perform spatial movement. Moreover, as a Ghost-type beast, its movements are incredibly hard to track. For two lower-level beasts to restrain it is practically impossible.

"Besides that?"

"When did you learn Air Absorption?" Qiao Sang asked, full of surprise.

"Let's go with this one!"

Under a barrage of attacks, the Thunder Fur Dog howled in pain and finally closed its eyes in unwillingness.

Could this beast have some special sensory characteristic?

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Wait, what am I seeing... Qiao Sang couldn't believe her eyes, staring intently at the new line of information in the skill column.

"Gang Gang?"

Eight bird-like beasts, mostly yellow-feathered with large, net-like beaks, flew in from the other end of the field and lined up in front of the four of them.

Suddenly, she froze.

"It seems the bye for this round has been decided," the principal of Sahel School said with a smile:

She stood up, ready to step onto the field.

When did this happen?

No one was surprised by the result.

[Points: 360]

The other four glanced at the Pocket Birds in front of them, their expressions calm.

Qiao Sang looked directly at the last line.

Qiao Sang was the third.

Qiao Sang remained silent.

The others, like Xiulis, chuckled in agreement.

After having Ya Bao choose five Pocket Birds in a row, Qiao Sang pointed to the last one that Ya Bao hadn't picked and said:

Then this one!

[Air Absorption (Beginner 1/100)]

"We will select one contestant to receive a bye for the next round. Now, please welcome the four winners from the previous matches to the stage."

Ya Bao looked thoughtful, then pointed decisively at the Pocket Bird in front of her and barked.

"I think the bye has already been decided for Qiao Sang from Sai Nan High. Why go through this charade, wasting time."

"Let's keep it under wraps, but we still need to keep up appearances."

At that moment, Ya Bao looked confused.

"It seems Qiao Sang doesn't know."

Choose it!

After the four took their places on the field, the principal clapped his hands.

Has it learned?

How did I not know?!

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