152: God-level talent?

Chu Li also sent a copy of the information he had found to Gu Xiaoyue.

She opened it and saw that the girl was named Duan Yao, a child from a branch of the Duan Family.

Since she was young, she had been sent up the mountain to learn skills from an old hermit Beastmaster.

Although it wasn't known why she came down the mountain, she entered Anhuai Academy because the vice-principal of Anhuai Academy was her grand-nephew in terms of apprenticeship.

The National Competition documents also stated that she only possessed Human Level talent.

There wasn't much content, as she had lived on the mountain all this time.

However, this girl's seniority was quite high!

It was a pity she wasn't of the direct bloodline of the Duan Family; otherwise, just based on her ability to contract God-Rank Pets like the Xuanwu and White Tiger, the Duan Family might have spared no resources to lavish upon her.

It was also fortunate that she wasn't at Huaqing, otherwise getting involved in Charlie's struggle for the title would have been a trouble for her as well.

"I will also compete tomorrow. By the way, I'll check what time Duan Yao's match is; I will go to watch it."

Gu Xiaoyue's gaze was firm as she looked at everyone and continued, "Losing today is my responsibility. I was too arrogant and didn't expect a dark horse to emerge. Everyone, don't take it to heart; we won't lose any more matches!"

Her words were like a reassuring pill, and everyone settled their hearts.

There were no matches in the afternoon, so everyone had free time.

Gu Xiaoyue continued to cultivate her Yuan Absorption skill, but Duan Yao's strength couldn't help but distract her.

It wasn't until late at night that she gained another 1% of progress.

She walked to the window and looked up at the bright moon and stars in the sky.

The appearance of Duan Yao made her feel unprecedented pressure.

Xuanwu and White Tiger, the legendary Four Gods; could it be that what Duan Yao awakened was God Rank talent?

Just like herself, clearly possessing Immortal Tier talent, yet the talent array only displayed Human Level.

But if they were truly God-Rank Pets, wasn't she afraid of being killed for her pets?

Everything would have to wait until she saw her match tomorrow before coming to a conclusion.

Early the next morning, Gu Xiaoyue went to the arena bulletin board to wait for the teachers to post the match information for each academy.

She confirmed that the match between An Huai and the twentieth-ranked Chunyu Academy was the first match of the day.

Gu Xiaoyue took a seat in the first row of the spectator stand.

She didn't wait long before Duan Yao was surrounded by her classmates and arrived at the side of the arena.

They also spotted Gu Xiaoyue, and their expressions began to grow smug.

"In yesterday's match, it was Nanya's captain who was too arrogant! She didn't even show up for the match!"

One of the boys from An Huai said loudly.

Another girl chimed in, "That's not it, it's because our Duan Yao is amazing! Forget about her not showing up; even if she had, she would have been beaten to a pulp by Duan Yao!"

Afterwards, they laughed heartily, stealing glances at Gu Xiaoyue, wanting to see her look exasperated.

Unfortunately, Gu Xiaoyue just looked at them with an indifferent expression, showing absolutely no sign of being provoked.

Duan Yao cast a provocative glance at her, "Last year, Nanya's victory over Huaqing was just luck. This year, I've come to An Huai, so naturally, I will help An Huai take first place!"

In other words, she, Duan Yao, didn't hold Nanya or Huaqing in any regard.

Duan Yao confidently jumped onto the arena and waited for the battle to begin.

Gu Xiaoyue stared at Duan Yao without blinking.

She could understand that it was normal to be arrogant if one had the strength.

However, Duan Yao had lived on the mountain for over ten years; how did she think she could be invincible under heaven just by coming down the mountain?

As the referee's whistle blew, Duan Yao did not draw a summoning array, and a giant turtle appeared by her side.

[Name]: Xuanwu

[Rank]: God Rank

[Attribute]: Wood Attribute, Earth Attribute, Space Attribute

[Skill]: Rending Space Claw (Advanced), Plant Control (Advanced), Earth Armor (Advanced)

[Level]: Mature Fourth Stage Late Phase

Gu Xiaoyue frowned slightly; why were her Xuanwu's skills so sparse?

Could it be that there was a gap even between God-Rank Pets?

She focused on observing Duan Yao's battle, analyzing her strengths and weaknesses.

However, Duan Yao only summoned the Xuanwu and easily defeated Chunyu Academy.

It wasn't even as good as the strength she displayed during the battle against Chu Li and the others yesterday.

At this rate, her true strength would probably only be revealed after the finals.

Before the referee's final whistle had even blown, Gu Xiaoyue had already left her seat.

The next match was Nanya against the fourteenth-ranked Batian Academy, and she needed to arrive early to prepare.

Gu Xiaoyue took the stage, while Zhuang Yanxin watched from the spectator stand.

Once everyone was on the arena, Gu Xiaoyue indicated to the referee that they could start at any time.

Afterwards, she went to the corner of the arena to meditate and began cultivating her Yuan Absorption skill.

The captain of Batian Academy felt a sense of being insulted.

"Nanya lost miserably yesterday; are you still not taking the battle seriously today? I think your first-place position is about to be taken by An Huai!"

Chu Li and Charlie's expressions were somewhat ugly, while Ye Wanrou turned to look at Gu Xiaoyue.

Fang Xiaoyu didn't indulge Batian either; he directly summoned the Devouring Golden Claw Leopard and attacked Batian's captain.

Seeing that Gu Xiaoyue completely ignored the opponent's taunts, Chu Li already had a plan in mind.

Gu Xiaoyue didn't hold the opponent in any regard at all, so Fang Xiaoyu's actions were exactly what he should do! Just beat them down!

Chu Li also summoned the Teng Snake.

The Teng Snake was Mature Fourth Stage Early Phase, and the Devouring Golden Claw Leopard was Mature Third Stage Early Phase; after they joined the battle, the few Mature Second Stage pets on Batian's side had no power to fight back at all!

Chu Li and Fang Xiaoyu gave Batian's pets a sound beating.

Amidst the wails of the pets, Batian's captain reluctantly conceded, but left a harsh threat.

"I want to see how long you Nanya people can be smug! When you face An Huai again—"

Before Batian's captain could finish his sentence, he met Gu Xiaoyue's cold, chilling gaze.

He swallowed the words on his lips hard.

Even if he wanted to watch a good show, he had to keep his life.

It was rumored that Gu Xiaoyue, this Cold-Faced Witch, had a very powerful Mental Power pet.

Even though the National Competition officials strictly prohibited private brawls, if he really fell for the tricks of her Mental Power pet, he wouldn't even know how he died!

Batian's team members slunk off the arena.

Ye Wanrou spat twice fiercely at their backs and made a face.

"Is Nanya something that small fry like you can gossip about?"

She put her hands on her hips, her mouth pouting up to the sky.

"Ye Wanrou, let's go."

Gu Xiaoyue also left the arena; she disdained arguing with her opponents.

If you have the strength, just fight back; losing the match yesterday was indeed her own underestimation and carelessness.

Gu Xiaoyue led everyone back to their room.

"I watched Duan Yao's match this morning; she only summoned the big turtle pet."

Everyone's gaze fell on her, eager for her to share more information.

"It is indeed a God-Rank Pet, but it is only Mature Fourth Stage."

Upon hearing this, Charlie asked somewhat excitedly.

"Mature Fourth Stage? Then yesterday, if Chu Li and I had summoned our Mature Sixth Stage pets—"

He wanted to ask if they would have had a chance of winning, but he saw that Gu Xiaoyue was already shaking her head.

Charlie's expression turned from excitement to confusion.

Gu Xiaoyue said faintly: "I only saw one God-Rank Pet of hers, but there are likely four of the same pets—"