The doubles match started first.

Mingxi sent Lan Yue and Chiyu to face Taiyue from Chi Yanxing, Chihong Country.

Since Bright Crystal was to handle the singles, Lan, Chi, and Black were to be deployed as much as possible for the doubles.

Lan Yue and Chiyu were both Pets with tenacious willpower, strong combat power, and clear objectives, making them stable, steady, and robust.

Although they weren't the strongest among the eight, including Golden Yuanbao, they were definitely the most reliable.

Despite their attributes not being in sync, their sufficient tacit understanding and mutual trust led to a triumphant first match in the doubles group stage, securing the first point smoothly.

Then came the hectic rush to the next venue.

C1 Singles Match: Mingxi vs. Qiu Qite · Ren · Ke Keer

'Ren' is the name of the Ren Mi Country and the surname of all its citizens, originating {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} from a mythical Transcendent creature, Ren Tushao.

It is said that a long, long time ago, a catastrophic disaster erupted on Lingyuan Star, displacing many humans and turning them into homeless refugees.

When a group of refugees fell into danger, a mysterious Transcendent creature appeared; it was beautiful and powerful, not only rescuing these refugees but also providing them with a safe environment and sheltering them.

This group of refugees were the ancestors of Ren Mi Country.

But whether this legend is true, only Heaven knows.

In any case, there is no Transcendent creature like Ren Tushao nowadays, not even related visual records.

Getting back to the main topic.

Qiu Qite · Ren · Ke Keer was a formidable opponent, adept at defense and kiting tactics.

His ace Pet was a Saint-level Ice and Dragon dual-element Pet, Saya Pithinosono!

However, in the first two rounds, he sent out the Imperial-level Ground and Ghost dual-element Pet, Yue Fenzhong, and the Imperial-level Water and Steel dual-element Pet, Kuidouluo, respectively.

Undoubtedly, the opponent's strength was immense, but Bright Crystal, relying on its super strong willpower and the accumulated anger, unwillingness, and fighting spirit of these past days, managed to achieve the feat of defeating two opponents consecutively.

"Lord, are you sure you can continue for the third round?"

Mingxi looked at Bright Crystal, who resembled a tattered rag doll covered in wounds, and asked with great uncertainty.

"Zhen Gua!" 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Bright Crystal's bright, large eyes stared at Mingxi stubbornly and firmly, indicating that it could still go on!

Mingxi sensed its energy level.

Because the opponent used kiting tactics, this was both a challenge and an opportunity for Bright Crystal, who was already accustomed to recovery tactics.

So, even after two consecutive battles, its energy level still remained at about two-fifths, indeed not yet at its limit.

"Alright, I'll follow your lead. If you can't hold on, we'll surrender at any time."

"Zhen Gua."

Bright Crystal even made a rather clumsy OK gesture towards Mingxi with its bloody little paw.

The match continued.

Qiu Qite · Ren · Ke Keer indeed sent out his ace Pet, the Ice Dragon Saya Pithinosono, in the third round.

The colossal circular arena was already in disarray from the damage of the previous two battles.

Now, however, with the appearance of Saya Pithinosono, it was covered in an unnatural layer of solid ice, emanating a chilling aura.

It possessed the typical massive skeletal structure and ferocious bone wings of a Western giant dragon, but instead of flesh and scales, it was covered in thick, heavy scales composed of eternally unmelting profound ice.

Its Dragon head was like a sculpted ice skull, with two pale cold flames burning in its eye sockets, and it exhaled freezing Ice Breath from its mouth.

According to pre-match intelligence, this Ice Dragon possessed the characteristic 【Frost Lord】; when this characteristic is activated, Ice-type skills' power increases, and slowing frost continuously generates within the field.

Upon seeing Mingxi still allowing Bright Crystal to fight, the audience began to murmur.

"Is Ming Shen planning to have Zhen Guai Gui Yan defeat three opponents in a row? But this third round is against Saya Pithinosono! How can it win when it's so exhausted?"

"Overconfident, too overconfident!"

"It's not like Zhen Guai Gui Yan has to win. Don't you think it could at least deplete some of Saya Pithinosono's energy? Help the next Pet coming out to test its capabilities?"

"It's in such a state, what can it possibly test? It'd be better to let it return to its Pet Space to rest quickly."

"Stop guessing, the battle has already begun!"

Saya Pithinosono was the first to attack.

Dragon Breath sprayed out in a wide area, quickly sealing off the surrounding air, and Bright Crystal's body was almost entirely frozen in the blink of an eye.

The Ice-type's counter to Bright Crystal was indeed quite significant.

Both Rock and Poison types are countered by Ice.

"Go all out."

Mingxi immediately gave the order; in the current situation, only a fighting-type attack could break the Dragon Breath's blockade.

Bright Crystal quickly understood Mingxi's meaning, moving its body to break free from the stiffness, while activating 【Lilekantingtian】 and charging towards Saya Pithinosono.

The Beast Tamers had said, offense is the best defense!

But with its physical strength greatly depleted, even its punches were limp.

How could such a pathetic state defeat the opponent before it?

It couldn't help but turn its head to look at its Beast Tamers.

The young girl stood on the command platform, her gaze like a torch, her eyes filled only with absolute trust and unquestionable fighting spirit.

"Zhen Gua."

The intense trust in Mingxi's eyes somehow stimulated Bright Crystal.

It recalled Little Silver Flower's unwavering act of shielding it and Black Pearl not long ago, remembering the earth-shattering event of its evolution and its powerful form afterward.

It also thought of the scenes from when it first met humans after being trapped for hundreds of years...

Its eyes, which were a bit fierce and ugly, but in Mingxi's view, were adorably fierce, suddenly became bloodshot.

The bloodshot veins Creep like living worms, and the iris cracked into a spiderweb-like pattern, like a suddenly tightened spiderweb, or like shattered glass struck by an invisible heavy hammer.

Dark red blood vessels bulged in the whites of its eyes, and its eyeballs swelled as if they would tear its eye sockets.

At this moment, it was as if all the ferocity and violence hidden within its body had been awakened.

Only wildly burning flames remained in those large eyes!

All emotions and feelings were replaced by something more primitive and intense—savagery!

It stomped its foot suddenly!

"Boom!"

Rock piles.

Heavy, dark-gold rocks emerged from the ice beneath its feet like living creatures, instantly forming a temporary barrier with sharp edges in front of it!

This was no longer pure defense; it was more like a declaration of territory, imbued with a brutal aggressiveness!

Mingxi raised an eyebrow subtly.

Bright Crystal's current state was clearly not right...

It looked a bit like it had gone berserk, didn't it?

...No way?!

Mingxi's heart sank again.

Upon seeing this, Qiu Qite frowned and immediately ordered, "Ice Spear."

Saya Pithinosono responded instantly.

Dozens of thick, long ice crystal spears, their tips gleaming with Chill, condensed out of thin air, tearing through the air with an ear-piercing shriek, and shot towards Bright Crystal's massive body like a hailstorm!

At the same time, it flapped its massive bone wings, and the 【Frost Lord】 characteristic erupted!