The light projection of "10" appeared on the field, changing continuously to the accompaniment of a mechanical voice:
"9, 8, 7... 3, 2, 1."
The projection vanished.
Qiao Sang and Li Muxin formed hand seals at the same time.
Two mysterious, profound purple Star Arrays lit up on the field.
Before long, two Pet Beasts with vastly different forms and sizes appeared within the Star Arrays.
"Tu Tu."
"Xun Xun~"
"Both contestants' Pet Beasts have appeared. Contestant Li Muxin has summoned Earth Stone Master, while Qiao Sang has summoned Nether Ring Monarch," Nephthis said from the commentary booth.
"Qiao Sang's Nether Ring Monarch possesses both the Life Borrowing and Mutual Destruction traits. This match is very unfavorable for Li Muxin," Auror said.
"That's right," Nephthis agreed. "Even if it is stronger than Nether Ring Monarch, under the effects of Life Borrowing and Mutual Destruction, this match will still end in a draw. If the match ends in a draw, none of Li Muxin's remaining Pet Beasts will be a match for Steel Authority Emperor Extreme or Ice Saint Ya."
"If Li Muxin wants to retain a chance of winning, it will depend on whether Nether Ring Monarch's Life Borrowing and Mutual Destruction traits can be triggered in this round," Auror said.
"Mo Mo."
"Mo Mo."
Dragon King called twice, indicating that Earth Stone Master was not Li Muxin's signature Pet Beast. Perhaps Nether Ring Monarch could win without even triggering those two traits.
Listening to the translation in her earpiece, Nephthis smiled and said:
"Dragon King is, as always, very optimistic about Qiao Sang."
As they spoke, Little Seeker vanished from the field.
Earth Stone Master, an Emperor Stage Pet Beast with dual Ground Type and Rock Type attributes. It had an unyielding personality and preferred solitude. It usually kept