Chapter Summaries

Qiao Sang recalled Ice Saint Ya after its swift victory over Steel Scale Fighting Dragon, then sent Gang Bao to face Laifide’s Mirror Spirit. Mirror Spirit trapped Gang Bao inside its Mirror World, leaving the battle’s outcome uncertain.

• Ice Saint Ya defeated Steel Scale Fighting Dragon with Absolute Zero, giving Qiao Sang a 1:3 score against Laifide.
• The commentators noted Qiao Sang’s advantage, and she recalled Ice Saint Ya while Laifide prepared to send out another Pet Beast.
• In the VIP room, Shalala’s good mood released a fresh natural fragrance that drew Dragon King and Jiu Bugu’s attention.
• Qiao Sang and Laifide summoned Steel Authority and Mirror Spirit for the next match, and Gang Bao opened with a barrage of purple feathers.
• Mirror Spirit reflected Gang Bao’s attack, teleported behind it, and used Mirror World to pull Gang Bao inside its body.

Gang Bao fought Mirror Spirit inside the Mirror World, where nested illusions and Counter Barriers obscured the real battle. Qiao Sang suspected the Mirror Spirit attacking Gang Bao was its true body, but Gang Bao was still being battered when the chapter ended.

• Qiao Sang used the Power of Bonds to tell Gang Bao to feign confusion and search for Mirror Spirit's true body, while Gang Bao attacked the giant illusion of Mirror Spirit.
• Gang Bao shattered the first illusion, but Mirror Spirit trapped it in another illusion resembling the real arena, and Gang Bao mistakenly believed it had escaped.
• Qiao Sang and Gang Bao communicated through the Power of Bonds as Gang Bao asked whether the Mirror Spirit before it was real, and Qiao Sang later suspected it was Mirror Spirit's mental body or true body based on the attacks.
• Mirror Spirit attacked Gang Bao with successive Counter Barriers, repeatedly rebounding it through the air inside the Mirror World.
• Gang Bao surged upward through the barriers, but Mirror Spirit appeared above it and struck it with a powerful reflection, sending it plummeting.

Qiao Sang and Gang Bao tricked Mirror Spirit into believing Gang Bao had been defeated inside the Mirror World, then revealed Gang Bao’s Mirror Armor trait and counterattacked. Gang Bao escaped the collapsing Mirror World and struck Mirror Spirit, leaving it apparently unable to continue fighting.

• Mirror Spirit repeatedly attacked Gang Bao inside the Mirror World, and Gang Bao pretended to be unconscious while Qiao Sang communicated with it through their bond.
• Mirror Spirit tested Gang Bao by burning it with Mirror Fire, then lowered its guard and began dissolving the Mirror World.
• Gang Bao suddenly attacked Mirror Spirit with a transformed wing, then used Steel Guiding Light and its Mirror Armor trait to break Mirror Spirit’s reflection and collapse the Mirror World.
• Gang Bao reappeared in the arena and fired purple blades at Mirror Spirit as Laifide ordered Mirror Spirit to use Seal.
• The purple blades struck Mirror Spirit, and it fell to the ground amid the explosions.

Qiao Sang’s Gang Bao defeated Laifide’s Mirror Spirit, but Strict Defense prevented her from recalling it for the next match. Gang Bao faced Laifide’s Nightmare Spirit, which triggered Curse Body and then transformed into its Battle Form.

• Gang Bao revealed that it had been pretending to be weakened in the Mirror World and defeated Mirror Spirit, bringing Qiao Sang’s score to 4–1.
• Qiao Sang realized Mirror Spirit had used Strict Defense, leaving Gang Bao on the field and unable to be recalled into her Beast Taming Codex.
• Gang Bao offered to lose early so Little Seeker could face Laifide’s final Emperor Stage Pet Beast without seeming to benefit from its efforts, but Qiao Sang urged it to fight for its dream of promoting its species.
• Laifide summoned Nightmare Spirit, which vanished to evade Gang Bao’s purple blades and then deliberately took an Air Blade attack.
• Nightmare Spirit’s attack triggered Curse Body, preventing Gang Bao from moving, and Laifide ordered Nightmare Spirit to transform into its Battle Form.

Laifide’s Nightmare Spirit transformed into its Battle Form and trapped Gang Bao in Evil Spirit Field, using Clones and Malicious Penetration to weaken it. Gang Bao destroyed the field, but triggered Nightmare Spirit’s Curse Body and was immobilized again; Qiao Sang realized its defense had also been reduced, leaving it vulnerable to the continuing assault.

• Nightmare Spirit transformed into its Battle Form and used Evil Spirit Field to darken the field and generate powerful Clones.
• Qiao Sang identified the Clones’ Malicious Penetration, but Nightmare Spirit’s real body passed through Gang Bao and weakened its defense.
• Gang Bao used Steel Guiding Light to destroy Evil Spirit Field and eliminate the Clones around it.
• Destroying the field triggered Nightmare Spirit’s Curse Body, immobilizing Gang Bao as Nightmare Spirit attacked from above.
• Gang Bao attempted to counterattack, but it cried out and fell before its beam could hit Nightmare Spirit.
• Qiao Sang realized Malicious Penetration had reduced Gang Bao’s defensive ability, causing Absolute Defense to fail sooner than expected.

Qiao Sang’s Gang Bao faced Laifide’s Nightmare Spirit in a livestreamed battle, but Nightmare Spirit’s tricks and overwhelming Fallen Sky Claw left Gang Bao badly injured. As Nightmare Spirit attacked the still-conscious Gang Bao, Qiao Sang shouted its name, and Gang Bao’s body suddenly blazed with white light.

• Nephthis and Auror concluded that Nightmare Spirit’s Evil Spirit Field had likely activated Malicious Interruption, preventing Steel Authority Emperor Extreme’s defenses from working properly.
• Nightmare Spirit evaded Gang Bao’s upward attack, spread Evil Spirit Field across the arena, and sent waves of clones after the injured Gang Bao.
• Laifide’s Nightmare Spirit used an Ultimate Skill-level Fallen Sky Claw, while Gang Bao answered by launching its glowing wings as curved blades.
• The attacks collided in a massive explosion; Gang Bao fell, while Nightmare Spirit survived with minor injuries, and Nephthis declared Steel Authority Emperor Extreme defeated.
• Nightmare Spirit prepared a black beam against the still-conscious Gang Bao, but Qiao Sang shouted its name, and Gang Bao suddenly shone with dazzling white light.

During Qiao Sang and Laifide’s match, Gang Bao underwent Bond Evolution into a new Emperor Level form and defeated Nightmare Spirit with its oppressive aura. The transformation quickly ended from lack of energy, and the round was declared a draw.

• Gang Bao’s White Light expanded, and the audience and commentators realized that Steel Authority Emperor Extreme was evolving into Emperor Level.
• Qiao Sang and Laifide watched in shock as Gang Bao revealed its new form, towering over the arena and roaring.
• Gang Bao’s Emperor Level aura overwhelmed Nightmare Spirit, which collapsed and reverted to its ordinary form.
• Gang Bao’s transformation ended almost immediately, and it fell after reverting to Steel Authority Emperor Extreme.
• A referee checked both Pet Beasts and declared the round a draw.

Qiao Sang won the 3022nd Master Challenge after Gang Bao temporarily evolved to Emperor Level and Little Seeker defeated Laifide’s final Pet Beast. She and her team prepared to receive the championship award as the ceremony began.

• Gang Bao and Nightmare Spirit fell together, ending the round in a draw and drawing widespread attention to Gang Bao’s temporary evolution.
• Qiao Sang sent out Little Seeker for the final match, and its Sense of Oppression immediately knocked out Laifide’s King Stage Pet Beast.
• The hosts announced Qiao Sang as champion, and the cheering crowd’s White Energy poured into Little Seeker.
• Qiao Sang reunited with her Pet Beasts, celebrated the victory, and helped them prepare for the awards ceremony.
• After the other top contestants received their awards, a staircase appeared and the hosts invited Qiao Sang to the stage.

Qiao Sang and her team celebrated their Master Challenge championship before news of her victory spread across the interstellar world. The next morning, as the Little Steel Falcon species faced increased attention, Qiao Sang woke on Flame Sky Star and finally opened the Sun Crystal she had won.

• Qiao Sang and her Pet Beasts climbed the podium, received their prizes, and celebrated winning the 3022nd Master Challenge as the crowd cheered.
• On Blue Star, Ye Xiangting celebrated Qiao Sang’s victory and fielded a stream of congratulatory calls, while Qiao Wangyang posted that Qiao Sang was his daughter and received mocking comments.
• On Superstar Planet, people crowded around Little Steel Falcons, and a student named Cirilo Thompson politely invited one to his home.
• On Flame Sky Star, Qiao Sang woke, saw her teammates still sleeping, and opened the Sun Crystal beside her pillow.

After winning the championship, Qiao Sang planned to spend the day with Shalala before they parted, while Little Seeker prepared for a magazine shoot. Shalala revealed that it was nearing evolution but wanted to remain unevolved because it hoped Qiao Sang would contract with it as an elementary Pet Beast, leaving Qiao Sang stunned.

• Little Seeker reminded Qiao Sang that it had a magazine shoot at one in the afternoon, and Qiao Sang said she would stay behind to spend time with Shalala.
• Qiao Sang hesitated over calling the Tenth Seat, then noticed Shalala had woken up and joined her on the bed.
• Gang Bao told Qiao Sang that Shalala had begun smelling stronger the previous day, and Shalala explained that it was about to evolve.
• Shalala said it did not want to evolve yet because it wanted Qiao Sang to contract with it as an elementary Pet Beast.
• Gang Bao clarified that Shalala wanted to contract with Qiao Sang, leaving Qiao Sang shocked.

Qiao Sang learned that Shalala wanted to form a contract with her and agreed, but worried the Tenth Seat would refuse. She decided to ask the Tenth Seat for approval and promised Shalala she would keep trying if it said no.

• Shalala confessed that it wanted to form a contract with Qiao Sang, and Qiao Sang enthusiastically accepted.
• Qiao Sang worried that the Tenth Seat would oppose the contract because of Shalala's status on Flame Sky Star.
• Gang Bao reminded Qiao Sang of her exceptional talent, leading her to decide to approach the Tenth Seat directly.
• Shalala offered to leave for Tianyuan Star with Qiao Sang even if the Tenth Seat refused, but Qiao Sang told it not to show that resolve.
• Qiao Sang promised to stay on Flame Sky Star and keep trying if necessary, then called the Tenth Seat.

Qiao Sang asked the Tenth Seat to let her form a contract with Shalala, and the Tenth Seat agreed as long as Shalala remained willing. The Tenth Seat then asked whether Qiao Sang was leaving Flame Sky Star.

• Qiao Sang asked Shalala why it wanted to form a contract, and Shalala said it wanted to stay with her and travel to Tianyuan Star.
• Qiao Sang told Shalala she would try to get the Tenth Seat's permission, while the Tenth Seat watched Shalala with Qiao Sang and considered whether it was suited to her.
• The Tenth Seat arrived at Qiao Sang's villa while she was eating with Shalala and asked what important matter she wanted to discuss.
• Qiao Sang told the Tenth Seat that she and Shalala both wanted to form a contract, and the Tenth Seat said Shalala was free to choose.
• The Tenth Seat required Qiao Sang to give up the contract if Shalala changed its mind before her Brain Domain could contract another pet beast, and Qiao Sang agreed.
• The Tenth Seat asked Qiao Sang whether she was leaving Flame Sky Star.

Qiao Sang received the Tenth Seat’s approval to contract Shalala and prepared to leave Flame Sky Star for Tianyuan Star. The Tenth Seat gave her Shi Pant’s contact information and Net Blood Fruits, then departed as Qiao Sang and Shalala celebrated staying together.

• Qiao Sang asked the Tenth Seat for Shi Pant’s contact information and requested that Shi Pant help Jiu Bugu travel through dimensions once.
• The Tenth Seat agreed, saying Shi Pant was on Tianyuan Star, and gave Little Seeker around ten Net Blood Fruits that it had ripened early.
• The Tenth Seat reminded Qiao Sang to give up on contracting Shalala if Shalala changed its mind before Qiao Sang’s Brain Domain could contract another Pet Beast, then left through a Black Hole.
• Qiao Sang and Shalala embraced, and Qiao Sang asked Mikala Teacher to buy Shalala a ticket to Tianyuan Star.
• Mikala came to her senses and asked when Qiao Sang and Shalala had decided to form a contract; Qiao Sang said they had decided that morning.

Qiao Sang prepared to travel to Tianyuan Star with Shalala, who was close to evolving, while Dragon King had to stay behind on Flame Sky Star. Later, Gang Bao began to evolve, but Qiao Sang’s Codex briefly displayed a changed name before reverting as Gang Bao returned to its original form.

• Shalala told Qiao Sang it could evolve by empathizing with nature’s happy mood, and Qiao Sang asked it to wear an Unchanging Stone until tests confirmed it was ready for a Perfect Evolution.
• Qiao Sang named Shalala Xia Bao, and Shalala happily agreed to wear the Unchanging Stone as Mikala bought tickets to Tianyuan Star.
• Dragon King said it could not travel because it had to look after its species, and Qiao Sang and the other Pet Beasts promised to keep in touch and return to Flame Sky Star.
• Little Seeker left to shoot a magazine, and Qiao Sang watched Gang Bao begin evolving in an open space.
• Qiao Sang saw Gang Bao’s Codex briefly display the name Gang Sai Li Dian before reverting to Steel Authority Emperor Extreme, and Gang Bao returned to its original appearance.

After winning the Master Challenge, Qiao Sang prepared to leave Tianyuan Star, said goodbye to Mikala Teacher and Dragon King, and arranged to send Fang Sisi a signed photo. The chapter ended with Qiao Sang and her companions departing while Dragon King tearfully stayed behind and Zongte Bear asked him to settle its wages.

• Gang Bao briefly evolved again, but ran out of energy before Qiao Sang could inspect its changes.
• Qiao Sang browsed the academy’s points exchange, saw that the Interstellar Cup VIP tickets had already sold out, and agreed to send Fang Sisi a signed photo of Gang Bao.
• Mikala Teacher told Qiao Sang to keep Shalala’s unusual situation private and explained that Shalala would be detected when boarding the starship.
• Qiao Sang, Mikala Teacher, and their companions shared Zongte Bear’s farewell dinner and prepared to leave the next morning.
• Qiao Sang and the others said goodbye to Dragon King, who turned away to cry as they departed.
• Zongte Bear approached the sobbing Dragon King and asked him to pay its wages.

Qiao Sang and Mikala traveled aboard a starship to Tianyuan Star, where Qiao Sang’s Pet Beasts trained and Shalala completed its evolution. The starship announced its arrival at Li Country Starport, leaving Qiao Sang ready to begin her stay on Tianyuan Star.

• Qiao Sang and Mikala concealed themselves from fans at Tan Country Starport, boarded a starship, and went to their VIP cabins.
• Qiao Sang encouraged Little Seeker to train Fang Bao in dreams during the long voyage, while she studied Tianyuan Star’s Pet Beasts.
• After two months, Shalala’s Unchanging Stone began glowing, and Qiao Sang confirmed Shalala had reached the standard for Perfect Evolution.
• Shalala removed its Unchanging Stone and evolved, turning one of the golden flower buds around its neck red.
• Half a month later, Qiao Sang heard the announcement that the starship would arrive at Li Country Starport on Tianyuan Star in ten minutes.

Qiao Sang and her companions arrived in Pear Country on Tianyuan Star, where they planned to stay until they could travel to Yuan Country for the Interstellar Cup semifinals. As the group explored the flower-covered city, Gang Bao flew them onward while a young Little Steel Falcon watched in admiration.

• Qiao Sang and Mikala arrived at Star Harbor with their Pet Beasts, where onlookers recognized them and Fang Bao and Little Seeker struck celebrity poses.
• Mikala told Qiao Sang they would stay in Pear Country for two days before going to Yuan Country, and warned that Fire Type skills were forbidden there.
• Shalala, Little Seeker, Qing Bao, Fang Bao, and Qiao Sang sampled Pear Blossom Flowers before Mikala explained that the flowers poisoned people and lower-ranked Pet Beasts; Lu Bao treated Little Seeker and Qing Bao, while General Rank Fang Bao was unaffected.
• Mikala advised the group not to enlarge Fang Bao because a giant Fire Type Pet Beast would attract attention, so Qiao Sang had Gang Bao grow large and carried the group into the sky on its back.
• A young Little Steel Falcon watched Gang Bao fly overhead with admiration before following its boy companion through the falling petals.

Qiao Sang and her companions arrived in Pear Country, where Mikala explained its flower-filled reputation and told them about Aiguo and its president, Lang You Dì'ěr. They checked into a hotel, where a curious vegetable-type Pet Beast asked what Shalala was.

• Gang Bao flew over Pear Country as Qiao Sang and the Pet Beasts admired the flower-covered city.
• Mikala explained Pear Country's reputation and described Aiguo, the Ghost-type-governed country where Jiu Bugu came from.
• Qiao Sang learned that Jiu Bugu had declined an invitation to join Aiguo's military department and that Lang You Dì'ěr was the country's president.
• Mikala and Jiu Bugu clarified that Lang You Dì'ěr liked dating rather than disguising itself to devour souls.
• Gang Bao landed at a hotel, and a vegetable-type Pet Beast led Qiao Sang's group inside before asking about Shalala.

Qiao Sang and her companions checked into a flower-filled suite on Tianyuan Star and watched an Interstellar Cup match before calling Shi Pant. Shi Pant answered amid the stadium noise but hung up before Qiao Sang could finish speaking.

• Cabbage Heart gave Shalala its contact information, and Shalala accepted it.
• Mikala and Qiao Sang checked into a suite filled with flowers, where their Pet Beasts settled in and watched an Interstellar Cup match.
• Yishana defeated Wudou Paou, prompting Little Seeker and Qing Bao to celebrate their correct prediction.
• Jiu Bugu urged Qiao Sang to contact Shi Pant after the match ended.
• Qiao Sang called Shi Pant and began introducing herself, but Shi Pant disconnected the call.

Qiao Sang contacted Shi Pant to ask it to help Jiu Bugu travel through time, but Shi Pant initially refused because it was upset over Nirel’s loss. Shi Pant came after learning Shalala was there, then sent Jiu Bugu through time when it heard the requested date and offer of Nirel’s autograph.

• Qiao Sang called Shi Pant twice, but it angrily hung up while watching the Interstellar Cup.
• Qiao Sang and Mikala saw Shi Pant crying on television and assumed it was grieving Nirel’s defeat.
• Jiu Bugu decided to seek Nirel’s autograph from Aiguo’s president, but Shi Pant called and asked Qiao Sang to send its location.
• Shi Pant appeared almost immediately, greeted Shalala enthusiastically, and then asked who needed to travel through time.
• Jiu Bugu gave Shi Pant the requested time and offered Nirel’s autograph as thanks, prompting Shi Pant to send it away.