63 - I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets!

However, for Lian Xing, it didn't really matter what mode was chosen... Under the gaze of the live broadcast camera, Lian Xing maintained a calm and subtle smile, the star patterns flickering in her eyes inexplicably exuding a sense of joy and something indecent. Finally, after contemplating for two minutes, Qingliu Institute banned the team battle mode, opting instead for the individual pet battle. The competition rules were finally set: **[Flag Capture Battle (Single Pet)]** Similar to team battles, the flag capture mode was more entertaining and unpredictable. A flag would randomly appear on the map, and whoever grabbed it first would have their location exposed to the opposing team. Because the map for the flag capture battle was even larger than that of "Hundred Pets Battle Royale," full team fights of 5v5 were rare, with most encounters being uneven skirmishes. The game was limited to 30 minutes, and by the end, the team holding the flag would be declared the winner. Annihilating the enemy team would also count as a victory. Incidentally, many mischievous strategies in flag capture battles involved handing the flag to a fast, mobility-oriented creature who would then evade the enemy until they collapsed from frustration. Hence, flag capture battles were particularly suited for high-mobility pet beasts. "Lian Xing, is... is it okay?" Chi Yan asked nervously. She had assumed the other side would choose the team battle. This obscure flag capture battle was something they lacked experience in. Moreover, didn't Lian Xing lack high-mobility pets? "No problem! I'm fine with anything~~~" Lian Xing waved her hand with a smile, seeming more like she was on a picnic than in a competition. Flag capture battle, huh... She couldn't remember the last time she played this mode; it was probably back when the beast evolution duel first launched. In the game's early days, players followed the flag capture rules, playing diligently. But once players began evolving commander-level pet beasts, the battles transformed. Regardless of the mode, the terrain would be flattened first, leading inevitably to team battles. Soon after, the official teams removed this redundant mode entirely. **[Flag Capture Battle (Single Pet)]** **[Random Map Generation...]** **[Map Set: Breeze Island]** **[Countdown 1 Minute, Please Select Your Battle Lineup]** Without much grumbling, Chi Yan and others quickly confirmed their primary battle pets. At the student stage, most beastmasters didn't have the luxury of selecting beasts by mode; they just used their strongest pets. A minute later, the chosen pets from both sides were input into the virtual system. At that moment, as the line-ups were revealed, a spectator named Xiao Kui inadvertently sprayed her drink, along with nearly everyone watching the broadcast. **[Game Mode: Flag Capture Battle, Single Pet]** **[Map: Breeze Island]** **[Qingliu Institute Team]** - **Qingliu #1: Sky Wanderer (High-Level, Biological Species)** - **Qingliu #2: Fury Claw (High-Level, Biological Species)** - **Qingliu #3: Flash Wing (High-Level, Biological Species)** - **Qingliu #5: Fox Nibble (High-Level, Weapon Species)** - **Qingliu #4: Thunder Element Commander (Intermediate-Level, Elemental Species)** **VS** **[Yolan Institute Team]** - **Likes Wearing Green Hats: Plague Swamp (High-Level, Virus Species)** - **Yolan Institute, Not Even Dogs Stay: Firefighting Armed Purple Woe (High-Level, Biological Species)** - **Yolan Eighth: Wood Spirit (Intermediate-Level, Elemental Species)** - **Only Contracts Mechanical Species: Radar Detector (Intermediate-Level, Mechanical Species)** - **Strongest Moonlight Rabbit: Golden Leaf (Low-Level, Juvenile Species)** ...... She really didn't want to reveal her lineup!!! Seeing the entry of the "Strongest Moonlight Rabbit," Xiao Kui almost spewed out her dinner. This unexpected choice suggested hidden issues with the lineup! Oh no... They fell for it!!! Meanwhile, Chi Yan felt a giant sense of imminent crisis upon seeing the opposing lineup. The other team had three high-level, speed-type biological species, making a flag capture battle a poor choice; they might never even catch a single hair of the opposition. But no, with Lian Xing's Moonlight Rabbit present, wherever the opponents ran wouldn't matter!!! This realization restored some of Chi Yan's confidence, but as her gaze lowered, seeing Lian Xing's chosen battle pet made her almost choke on her breakfast, lunch, and dinner combined. "Cough, cough, cough!!!!" Chi Yan coughed violently. What on earth was Lian Xing thinking!!! Instead of selecting the powerful Crescent Jade Hammer, she picked the Golden Leaf's evolutionary path, the Golden Wheel??? And it's still in juvenile form...!!! "It's abstract, hard to understand." "It's like a newborn baby, a newborn baby!!!!" "The Yolan Institute doesn't want to win, they just want attention!!!" "Mind you, if a newborn shows up, can body art be far behind?" Watching Lian Xing's move, the stream's chat erupted in heated debate. [newborn emergence, along with body art, were considered among the three major pranking behaviors.] As the chatter continued, the widely anticipated live exhibition match finally began, with consciousnesses of the ten participants linking into the virtual battle machine. Regardless of what the purpose of the "Strongest Moonlight Rabbit" is, her true strength would soon be revealed... —— —— On the expansive map of Breeze Island, on a sunny beach section, the virtual character of a blonde bun-headed girl, wearing semi-transparent knee-high white stockings, gradually took shape. She wore a sparkling golden leaf hairpin and casually surveyed her surroundings with a relaxed expression, as if unbothered by any sense of danger. Lian Xing glanced at the map radar, noticing her teammates were scattered. Traveling manually to regroup with her teammates would take at least five minutes. So, rather than seek them out, she leisurely strolled along the beach nearby—an outing in disguise~~~ Half a minute later, under the stunned gaze of all the viewers, a towering flag appeared not far from Lian Xing's line of sight near the coastline. "?????" "What luck is this?" "A heavenly opening draw!!!!" "It's already over, how can she lose? As long as she opens the mic to call all her teammates over, they can ambush, waiting for the opposition to arrive, securing a numerical advantage for a takedown!!!" Everyone watching was flabbergasted by Lian Xing's luck. On the extensive map of Breeze Island, just scanning the map alone took near ten minutes. To find a flag right at the start meant she could rally her team before the others even spread out to search, leading to a dominant 5vsX position. Seeing this unfold, Xiao Kui's expression contorted with disbelief. She came to witness the true abilities of the "Strongest Moonlight Rabbit," not to witness such souring luck unfold!!! Meanwhile, Chi Yan, soaring swiftly through the island woods on her purple-flamed bat, vigilantly patrolled. The flags in this mode were very noticeable and only refreshed in open areas, so there was no fear of never finding them. "Hey gals, if someone finds the flag early, don't touch it. Gather up first to avoid exposing your coordinate early and being ambushed." "If you hear me..." **[Strongest Moonlight Rabbit has Located the Flag; Coordinates Publicized]**