Pet Championship, the bizarre duck

"Wow, amazing! It has special effects, a Fortune attribute, and its appearance is absolutely stunning."

"Mengmeng, are you sure you want to bind it? It might fetch a sky-high price."

Her female fellow players were all envious, but player "Mengmeng" didn't hesitate to put on and bind the robe.

She came specifically for the fashion, so why would she sell it?

Expecting female gamers to be rational when making purchases?

Isn't that just as ridiculous as a simp advising his crush to spend less money?

The news spread like wildfire among enthusiasts, igniting their already high enthusiasm and making it even more intense.

The Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven was speechless with shock at his younger sister's extravagant spending.

Women's buying desires are truly terrifying.

He hurriedly ordered, "Go and instruct the finance department to keep a close eye on her accounts, and absolutely forbid the guild's reserve Gold Coin from being misappropriated!"

"She can spend her own personal property as she pleases, but the guild's resources cannot be allowed to be squandered like this."

"At this rate, even centuries of imperial wealth wouldn't be enough for her to buy clothes!"

He's very experienced; he knows how crazy these people can get when they start spending money—the money just keeps flowing out.

"Guild Master, should we continue bidding on the pets? I heard that the Pet Championship is now open for registration. Should all guild members participate?" The vice-guild master noted down the order and then asked.

The Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven replied decisively, "Natural participation."

"Not only us, but other guilds will inevitably mobilize their entire forces as well."

"The rewards of the Pet Championship are irresistible."

On the Sky City's bulletin board, the event rules and prize details were clearly displayed.

"Pet Championship: Each player can send one Summoned Beast to participate. The tournament uses a point-based system, and the final rankings are determined by the total points."

The rewards are as follows:

Participation prize: 10 Pet Experience Pill, 1 Pet Attraction Agent.

"Top 1,000: One random mount."

"Top 500: Random mount or flying wings"

"Top 100: One random pet egg."

"Top 50: Two random pet eggs."

"Top 20: One random rare pet egg."

"Top 10: Two random rare pet eggs."

Third Place: One Pet Evolution Pill

"Runner-up: One rare pet evolution pill."

"Champion: One God-level Pet Evolution Pill."

(Pet Evolution Pills can evolve adult Summoned Beast into stronger new species; Rare Evolution Pills can induce rare mutations; God-level Evolution Pills can create god-level pets.)

Even if they don't advance, the participation prize alone is enough to attract a large number of players to participate.

The Bloodthirsty Vulture Squad of the Dragon Diagram Guild, the Devil Vine Squad of the Imperial City, and even the formidable Fish-Dragon of the Hero Alliance have all signed up to participate in the battle.

The competition also showcased the diverse forms of Summoned Beast available today: Silver Armor Corpse Puppet, Hornless Demon, Flying Shadow Rat, Shadow Lizard Dragon... and many more.

The "Chosen One" has also submitted his application.

His Summoned Beast was naturally that Lovebond Duck.

In his own view, this guy appeared weak and easy to bully, but in reality, he had no fighting ability whatsoever.

He wasn't interested in winning or losing; he was only there to receive the participation prize.

Zhang Mingzhen hadn't summoned his Azure-Scaled Dragon Python for a long time either.

The power of this battle pet is gradually becoming insufficient to meet his current needs.

If it weren't for the reward of the Evolution Pill, he would hardly have bothered sending it into battle.

Since the pet evolution system was introduced, Summoned Beast can increase their evolution level by accumulating experience, but the process is extremely slow, almost stagnant.

If one wishes to achieve transformation, the Evolution Pill is almost the only way.

Therefore, he not only has to participate in this competition, but he must also win the championship.

He was determined to get the god-level pet.

"My Bloodthirsty Demon Lizard is sure to be in the top 100, and may even break into the top ten!"

"It's a mutated species. To tame it, I used up all my pet attractants and invested my entire fortune!"

Player "Cross Art" spent almost all of his daily Gold Coin earnings from trading on pet attractants.

After countless attempts, he not only successfully subdued the demon lizard, but also triggered a special contract during the taming process, causing it to Mutation Tier into Bloodthirsty Demon Lizard.

This incident caused an uproar throughout their entire guild at the time.

No one expected that such a high-level Warcraft could actually be tamed—everyone had given up hope, but the kid stumbled upon an unexpected opportunity.

"Ultimately, in our team, only your Vampire Demon lizard has a chance of making it onto the leaderboard."

"If we actually make it into the top ten, don't forget to save a pet egg for everyone! We have two, after all."

"Add Oil Little Round!" has already released the docile Warcraft she had previously tamed and has now completely turned to the path of actual combat, even embarking on a rather unorthodox route—she is now particularly fond of ugly Warcraft.

According to her, being ugly means that all her talent is focused on combat ability!

"I heard that the Chongxing Azure-Scaled Dragon Python of the great player Chongxing has also signed up for the competition. As long as it doesn't run into the battle pets of those top players too early, your Demon Lizard should have no problem advancing."

"Hey... the competition's about to start, where are you headed?"

Just as "Datou Datou" was about to analyze the competition rules and techniques for his teammates, he turned his head and saw Cross Art leading his Summoned Beast outside.

"The match is a one-on-one Warcraft duel. I'll give the Vampire Demon some special training first; it'll come in handy on the battlefield."

After saying that, he mysteriously dragged the demon lizard away.

"What skills are there in Warcraft duels? You can't possibly use every one of the Thirty-Six Stratagems of Warcraft."

"Judging from his posture, he's probably hiding some secret weapon. He might actually be able to break into the top ten."

"It's not that easy! Just think about how many Warcraft from the God's Domain have signed up for the competition. It's practically a process of natural selection."

"If you ask me, even the Azure-Scaled Dragon Python of the Great God Chongxing might not be safe—after all, it's not Chongxing himself, so where Chongxing's extraordinary combat power?"

"Yeah, Chongxing. Could his pet also cheat?"

"Yes, pets can't have the same kind of superhuman talent."

This Warcraft III tournament is open to all servers in the God's Domain, and guilds from all regions have participated.

Rare variants of high-level bloodlines are emerging one after another, especially those players who are ranked on the leaderboard. Their battle pets all possess strength comparable to boss-level monsters, naturally making them the focus of everyone's attention.

Such a grand event naturally attracts experts specializing in gold panning and trade.

They took the opportunity to open betting odds, allowing players to place bets on the Warcraft games they favored.

Among the popular candidates, Chongxing's Azure-Scaled Dragon Python, the Sky-Soaring Mystic Crane from the Legion Guild, the Blazing Fire Golden Ape from Dragon Diagram Frenzy, the Shadow Demon from Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven, the Earthshaking Vajra Bear from War Sky, and the Crimson Flame Bat from the Rugged Glory Guild are all on the list.

"I'm voting for Chongxing! He's the epitome of cheating... We Priest players all believe in him!" A Priest player supported him without hesitation.

"That's ridiculous. His odds are so low that you basically won't make any money. If you invest 100 and get 101 back, that's considered good. What's the point?"

"Chongxing indeed powerful, I've heard that his Summoned Beast is still the same one he captured early on, and he hasn't changed it since."

"As we all know, the initial combat power of Summoned Beast in the God's Domain is mostly limited, and they need to be constantly replaced as the player grows."

"That Azure-Scaled Dragon Python may have been powerful back then, but it's hard to say how much strength it still has now."

"Yes, to earn more, it's better to invest in other people's projects."

"Therefore, I support our guild's Crimson Flame Bat —I personally witnessed it engulfed in flames that consumed everything, turning an entire horde of zombies to ashes!"

"To put it bluntly, you're just biased towards your own guild."

"We need to put aside our prejudices and let's talk about strength alone."

"I'm betting on the Earthshaking Vajra Wolf from the War Alliance Guild. According to their members, their guild leader's battle pet can already kill level 30 monsters on its own!"

"Combat strength is certainly crucial, but the skills of Summoned Beast are also extremely important."

"The Shadow Demon of the Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven is truly formidable. It can conceal itself like an assassin, striking enemies without warning, making it impossible to defend against! I can't imagine it losing—I'm betting my vote on it!"

Even if their own Warcraft might not go far, it hasn't diminished players' enthusiasm for supporting their favorite battle pets.

As soon as the Pet Championship began, cheers and shouts of encouragement surged forth, creating a scene of electrifying excitement.

"The match has begun! I'll go first! Wait for my triumphant return!"

Players take turns entering the arena according to their randomly assigned numbers. After summoning their battle pets, they can retreat to the sidelines to await the outcome of the duel.

"Charge, Flying Spear! Tear it apart with your teeth! Unleash the Whirlwind Kick!"

"Use the Sandstorm Technique to conceal your presence! Attack from behind!"

Both players were anxiously commanding their Summoned Beast.

Some Warcraft beasts are born with high intelligence, can communicate smoothly with their masters, and can even adapt to changing circumstances and obey commands in battle—these types of battle pets are obviously more advantageous.

After all, players are able to develop strategies tailored to their specific needs.

For example, the Blazing Fire Golden Ape under the command of "Dragon Diagram Frenzy" is a highly intelligent magical Warcraft.

The Blazing Fire Golden Ape's mental capacity is comparable to that of a ten-year-old human child, Dragon Diagram Frenzy often communicates and trains with it.

The tacit understanding between the two is extraordinary; they can even cover each other and advance and retreat in coordination during battle. Such cooperation is rare even within the Dragon Diagram Guild.

The members of the Dragon Diagram Guild often witnessed their guild leader fighting side by side with the Blazing Fire Golden Ape, displaying perfect teamwork whether clearing out enemies in the wild or conquering dungeons.

Therefore, when the guessing game started, most people placed their bets on their own team leader's side.

This Blazing Fire Golden Ape has an extraordinary origin; it was hatched from a special Warcraft egg, a reward from a quest, when Dragon Diagram Frenzy broke through to level 43.

The moment it hatched, it displayed amazing attributes and innate skills, which greatly excited the Berserker.

He then invested heavily in resources to accelerate its growth until it reached maturity.

Throughout the long journey of upgrading, this giant ape has always been his most reliable partner, capable of both withstanding fierce attacks and cooperating with its master to launch continuous offensives.

Once Dragon Diagram Frenzy reached level 44, the two of them together were able to challenge higher-level monsters, and Kuangzhan knew their strength all too well.

In the first round of the competition, its opponent was from the ranks of an Ordinary Player in the second tier, and the result was a foregone conclusion—an instant kill.

There is no real risk of death in the battle of Summoned Beast on the arena; there is no loss of experience or other penalties.

That's why players dare to let their partners fight with all their might.

This design not only hones the combat skills of Summoned Beast but also protects the interests of all parties, making it a thoughtful approach.

This is a rare opportunity for training in today's increasingly stressful world.

Several key battles have concluded, with most of the highly anticipated Powerful Summoned Beast advancing easily and without much fanfare.

In the early stages of a competition, the probability of top players meeting is ultimately low.

With a large number of participants, the random pairings are highly unpredictable.

In addition, there is the concept of seeded players, meaning that the game will not match strong players with others in advance during the matchmaking process.

Moreover, even if you are unlucky and encounter a strong opponent early on, you can still rely on accumulating points to strive for a spot in the next round.

As long as one has solid enough skills, it is not difficult to break into the top 1,000.

However, among the more than a thousand battles, one fight in particular attracted much discussion among the onlookers.

It wasn't because the Summoned Beast was exceptionally powerful or had a peculiar appearance—there were countless rare and exotic beasts in the God's Domain, and players were already used to them.

What truly surprised everyone was that this Summoned Beast was openly courting for a mate right there in the arena!

As its owner, the Chosen One felt conflicted, unsure whether to feel gratified or embarrassed.

His Summoned Beast, the Lovebond Duck, has won three consecutive matches, each time quickly defeating its opponent with near-perfect victories.

Those who don't know the details might admire his extraordinary strength.

Only he and a few observant spectators knew that the reason for the victory might be closer to some kind of mental interference—perhaps the courtship behavior made the opponent's pet feel bewildered, or even annoyed?

Lacking any special abilities, the Lovebond Duck has always relied solely on its sharp beak for physical attacks, so its owner has never witnessed any other combat methods.

This hardly qualifies as a battle—what Summoned Beast would strike a pose and send courtship signals to its opponent the Spring Wind on the field?

Not to mention the Warcraft in the battle, even the opposing players were momentarily stunned.

Its first opponent was a snow-white crane, a stark contrast to the disheveled, clumsy duck on the other side.

As soon as the opening whistle blew, the duck began to pursue the crane ardently, quacking as if it were a courtship signal. The crane was stunned and then pounced on by the duck like a lovesick fool.

The crane, overwhelmed with fright, abandoned its flight and fled, ignoring even its owner's calls from behind.

If the first battle was understandable because it was against fellow birds, then the subsequent two battles against ground-type bears and snakes were also met with the same early advantage.

Even those two pets were no match for it.

Because this guy doesn't discriminate based on race, treating everyone the same... comparable to the legendary Indians.

A duck dominated the battle, repeatedly distracting its opponents and causing them to make mistakes, ultimately winning all three battles—all of which still leaves its owner in a daze.

"Good heavens, you duck are amazing!"

"How come we never noticed its potential before? Now that it's showing up, the time is perfect, you have a good chance of climbing the charts!"

"If we ever get Summoned Beast egg in the future, we'll have to show it to the brothers!"

"If you ask me, it's probably been hiding its true strength all the time. Maybe it's actually quite clever and will reveal its power early on, then you'll be leading it to farm jungle monsters like crazy!"

"It is wise to act only at the crucial moment!"

Hearing the guild members' praise, "The Chosen One" couldn't help but wonder: Could this duck really be exceptionally talented, and his talent had simply been overlooked in the past?

This speculation reached its peak when it achieved a winning streak and entered the top 1,000 rankings.

"Strange, there's a duck among the top 1,000?"

"What kind of Warcraft Mutant is this? Or a rare spirit beast?"

"No way! It's clearly a 'beast of lust'!"

"This duck is a real troublemaker; it courts everyone it sees. Anyone who underestimates it will be left behind!"

As the most unexpected dark horse of this year's Warcraft tournament, Lovebond Duck has gradually attracted a lot of attention.

Its strength is unpredictable, its type unknown, and its skills a mystery... It's like Warcraft shrouded in mystery, attracting a large number of players to place bets, with some even predicting it could break into the top ten.

Even the Chosen One himself couldn't believe it: My Summoned Beast can make it into the top ten? I can get the top ten rewards?