Beast Taming: Starting From Zero Chapter 1002: Dragon Luck Field

Meanwhile, the official live stream overflowed with expressions of sorrow.

[Ice Emperor Ram! How come you didn't have enough energy to unleash Healing Light! You ought to have mended yourself at least a little beforehand; watching you go back into the Beast Codex that way breaks my heart.]

[Her eyes were hardly staying open, much less able to perform Healing Light...]

[Though it's ended in a tie, my chest hurts. Ice Emperor Ram endured countless blows in this battle!]

[Achieving a draw is impressive enough; remember, the foe was Yuan Tianlong’s Red Warm Dragon, after all.]

[And what of Yuan Tianlong? The beast tamer for Ice Emperor Ram is the divine Goddess Qiao.]

[Let's face facts. If they matched in years, there'd be no contest, but the real age difference creates a clear power disparity. Truth be told, for a freshly evolved King-level pet like Ice Emperor Ram to tie with the Red Warm Dragon is already astonishing.]

[That Red Warm Dragon packs real might. Without even a Super-tier skill, it pushed Ice Emperor Ram to such a state. It's unfortunate that Yuan Tianlong’s instructions came too late once Blaze activated. Had he called for an assault earlier, Ice Emperor Ram probably couldn't have triggered Avalanche at all.]

[Simple for you to claim. Do you fancy yourself superior to Yuan Tianlong? If so, why skip the Regional Competition?]

[Well done, Ice Emperor Ram! You only shut your eyes after witnessing the Red Warm Dragon's defeat! In my view, you're the true victor!]

[Any news? What's the final call?]

[1:1, tied.]

[Darn, it really concluded as a draw? How did that happen? When I stepped away, Ice Emperor Ram was under heavy pressure; I was certain she'd drop this round.]

[Check the replay, and you'll understand.]

[I'm cursed with bad fortune. Whenever I tune in, she suffers; when I don't, she ties. Had I skipped from the beginning, maybe she'd have claimed victory...]

As the chat barrage buzzed about the opening bout, a glowing "10" projection materialized on the arena. The robotic announcement soon followed.

From the announcer's desk, Tian Yiwan remarked: "Since the initial clash wrapped up at 1-1, the next round's triumph turns pivotal. I'm curious which beasts each competitor will deploy this time."

Right after his words, the projection flipped to "1". The display faded away. Qiao Sang and Yuan Tianlong both executed their summoning gestures at once.

Enormous star formations ignited across the battlefield, and shortly, two beasts of varying builds emerged on those patterns.

"Yap yap!"

"Zai zai."

"Beast tamer Qiao Sang has called forth Blazing Divine Lion, whereas Yuan Tianlong has summoned Disaster Dragon!"

Tian Yiwan presented the emerging creatures: "Blazing Divine Lion ranks as a King-level Fire and Psychic-type beast, whereas Disaster Dragon stands as a General-level Dark and Dragon-type one. It looks like this bout's result holds no doubt."

Spectators gazed upon the two beasts within the star formations and started murmuring: "Why bring out a Disaster Dragon for Yuan Tianlong? I figured he'd unleash his Sawtooth Dragon in this second slot."

"Isn't this handing Qiao Sang an effortless victory?"

"What's going on with Yuan Tianlong? First the Red Warm Dragon, now this Disaster Dragon. It seems like he's not treating the finals with gravity. If he'd just deployed the Sawtooth Dragon, he could have swept two straight wins."

"Not at all—it's the reverse. He's approaching this battle with utmost gravity." A devoted follower of Yuan Tianlong commented.

"What makes you say that? The Red Warm Dragon worked well; its fighting prowess is solid. But summoning a Disaster Dragon? With the score at 1-1, using it now for round two? That's obviously forfeiting the point."

"Which is Yuan Tianlong’s top beast?"

"Need you ask? The Sawtooth Dragon."

"Precisely. The Disaster Dragon possesses Dragon Luck Field. It persists for a set duration, boosting Dragon-type beasts' understanding and amplifying the strength of Dragon-type techniques during that span."

"So you're suggesting Yuan Tianlong deployed the Disaster Dragon solely to establish a Dragon Luck Field, enhancing the Sawtooth Dragon's grasp and might? Isn't that excessive? The Sawtooth Dragon ought to overpower Blazing Divine Lion without any field support...]

"That's exactly why I insist he views this battle with deep respect. More accurately, he regards this rival with profound caution. As a longtime supporter, I noticed his mindset shift against Qiao Sang from the instant he chose the Red Warm Dragon for the opener."

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As Qiao Sang eyed the beast standing about six meters high, its body mainly gray-black with a massive tail and white bands around its neck and tail, information surged in her thoughts. She felt a mix of astonishment and expectation fulfilled.

The astonishment stemmed from Yuan Tianlong actually deploying the Disaster Dragon; the lack of surprise came from her having foreseen this move.

After all, records on Disaster Dragons indicated they wield Dragon Luck Field.

Beyond boosting Dragon-type technique potency for a fixed time, this ability heightens Dragon-type beasts' insight, helping them grasp their tamer's directives more clearly. It also raises the odds of pulling off techniques not yet perfected.

Amplifying Dragon-type technique strength for the Sawtooth Dragon was probably not the main goal; more likely, the rival aimed to guarantee the Sawtooth Dragon landed its Super-tier move, Dragon Sonic Blast, without fail.

Given the Dragon Luck Field's time limit, deploying the Disaster Dragon in the first round would have seen its benefits expire before the third. Thus, saving it for the second made perfect strategic sense.

To imagine Yuan Tianlong plotting this far ahead.

For an instant, Qiao Sang sensed the gravity of earning such regard.

Truthfully, Qingbao’s Mist Field offered a comparable effect: over a span, it shielded ground-bound beasts from status ailments. Crucially, it cut Dragon-type damage in half.

She'd pondered sending Qingbao out initially to lay down a Mist Field before pulling back. Halving Dragon-type harm would prove more potent than repeated strikes on a Dragon-type beast.

Regrettably, Qingbao’s command of Mist Field remained too basic, and her own power level too modest. Never mind the field's duration or its efficacy against a King-level Dragon beast; a misstep in the plan could leave Qingbao facing the Sawtooth Dragon or Red Warm Dragon head-on, getting obliterated before even activating the field.

As her mind raced, Yabao warped to the Disaster Dragon's rear, parting his jaws to bare razor fangs. At the same moment, a fiery phantom of Yabao's head formed, copying the chomp.

Upon spotting this, Yuan Tianlong held back from commanding.

The Disaster Dragon sensed the scorching blaze at its back yet neither twisted nor shifted. Rather, a silver-white radiance bloomed from its form. At once, that glow expanded swiftly from its position across the nearby terrain.

The flame-forged Yabao head clamped shut.

A "bang" resounded as the blaze burst apart. A scorching surge washed over the Disaster Dragon.

"Zai zai!"

The Disaster Dragon wailed in agony. By then, the silver-white glow had blanketed much of the field before dissipating.

... Yuan Tianlong let out a quiet breath of ease at the sight.

Following the debut clash with Ice Emperor Ram, he'd come to see Qiao Sang as tougher to handle than anticipated. Many assumed the Sawtooth Dragon outclassed Blazing Divine Lion due to his prior showings of dominance, yet frankly, Blazing Divine Lion hadn't featured in many fights for others to judge.

Scarce knew that Blazing Divine Lion concealed a Super-tier ability like Lava Purgatory. Without witnessing Qiao Sang’s bout footage from Chaosu Star himself, he might not have credited Blazing Divine Lion with harboring such a potent move either.

Just as Yuan Tianlong pictured the Sawtooth Dragon's upcoming duel with Yabao, the Disaster Dragon braced against the earth, laboring to rise unsteadily.

Yuan Tianlong: ???

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