The audience held their breath, staring intently at the virtual screen.
Who one faced in the semifinals was crucial, because any pairing could change who advanced to the finals.
The four photos shuffled chaotically.
Five seconds later, they froze.
Zhongkong Region, Zhao Chuanyu VS Yuhua Region, Qiao Sang
Chongdao Region, Zhang Wandi VS Zhongkong Region, Tang Yi
The audience erupted, instantly losing its composure.
"Zhao Chuanyu and Qiao Sang?! Those two actually met in the semifinals?!"
"Holy shit! Zhang Wandi and Tang Yi? They were the champion and runner-up of last year's sophomore division. I never expected them to meet in the semifinals. Today's going to be a real show!"
"Good thing he drew Tang Yi. If Zhang Wandi had drawn either of the other two, he'd be in trouble."
"Don't boost others' morale and crush your own! Champions come and go, but Zhang Wandi stays put, get it? Do you think his 'eternal Number Two' nickname came from nowhere? I say no matter who he faces, he can make it to the finals."
"Wait, I have a question! Why are the Zhongkong Region contestants always separated every time?!"
"I suddenly feel a little nervous. Qiao Sang won't get stopped in the semifinals, will she..."
"Pah, pah, pah! What nonsense are you talking about?!"
"But Zhao Chuanyu has two Advanced Pet Beasts, and one of them is even Dragon-type and Fire-type."
"So what if it's Dragon-type and Fire-type? Qiao Sang has three Advanced Pet Beasts. Any one of them could crush other opponents. How is she at a disadvantage?"
"In age! Of course I hope Qiao Sang wins too, but her Advanced Pet Beasts only evolved recently. Objectively speaking, her chances really aren't that great."
"No, what are you worried about? Qiao Sang's Pet Beasts may be younger, but in