"That kid actually used Tidal Vortex!" In the Contestant Area, the middle-aged man who had been chatting with Ma Zongji frowned.
Though his brow was furrowed, his eyes gleamed with pleasure and satisfaction.
"Looks like Ma Zongji really wants to win," said a younger-looking man beside him.
"Win my ass!" the middle-aged man said, spraying spittle. "You think I don't know him? He just wants to battle Ice Kexilu a little longer."
"Then shall I have a word with him when he comes back after the match?" the man asked tentatively.
The middle-aged man coughed. "That won't be necessary."
Knew it... The man shifted his gaze to the arena, then smiled.
"Ma Zongji has improved a lot. We've all seen how hard he's worked this past year. At this point in the match, I believe he doesn't just want to battle Ice Kexilu longer. More than that, he probably wants to win."
The man's voice was low, carrying a power that inspired confidence.
The middle-aged man froze at that, looking at Ma Zongji in the arena. So he wanted to beat Qiao Sang? You couldn't tell at all...
Perfect! He had successfully used Tidal Vortex to block Ice Flower Seal. Now he could battle Ice Kexilu a little longer... Ma Zongji's expression was filled with excitement.
At that moment, a Water Gun shot from Luobao's mouth toward Thousand Path Water Bear.
Ma Zongji's expression froze.
Did Qiao Sang not know that his Thousand Path Water Bear had the Water Storage trait? When struck by Water-type moves, it would not be hurt—instead, it would recover.
That shouldn't have been a secret, right?
Qiao Sang naturally knew.
Just as Luobao finished firing Water Gun, she said, "Icy Wind."
"Ice Kexilu."
Luobao opened her mouth, and an incomparably biting gust swept toward