228: The dilemma of the Imperial Capital Academy, the game is over!

“Where in the world did that kid Fang Ran go?”

Zhang Er said helplessly.

“Could it be that he was caught by a Beast Tamers from the Fire Dragon Academy and eliminated?”

“That’s the only possibility. Who told him to run around? He’s too undisciplined!” Tie Jiuxin cursed angrily.

He loved him deeply, and hated him just as fiercely.

Without Fang Ran, he would have to rely on himself to face Wen Xiang.

“Since Fang Ran isn’t here, don’t think about him. This National Beastmaster Competition doesn’t just rely on Fang Ran, but on the four of us,” Bai Lingshuang said.

Immediately, she looked at the people around her and asked, “How many sea beast scales do we still have?”

“Five. We lost many earlier, and we only have about 70 small scales,” Zhang Li said.

This number, as the competition neared its end, was extremely small!

“Only the top three can pass!” Zhang Er’s eyes widened.

He originally thought that losing to the Fire Dragon Academy and getting second place was already enough to terrify him.

But he never expected an even more terrifying outcome!

That was it.

Their Imperial Capital Academy would be directly eliminated and sent to the loser’s bracket!

Losing wasn’t a big deal, after all, he had been with success’s mother for many years.

But the key was that he wasn’t alone now; there were five of them. They didn’t represent their own long-lost prestige, but the prestige of the Imperial Capital Academy!

As one of the Five Great Academies, they would bear even greater pressure!

Moreover, the Imperial Capital Principal’s goal for them was to be in the top ten!

“It’s over. If we’re eliminated now, won’t we be hung on the pillar of shame when we go back?” Zhang Er said.

“Yeah, this competition attracts a huge crowd every year. If we lose this, won’t we be ridiculed as idiots?”

Tie Jiuxin was also well aware of this.

The key was that the competition was almost over, and there wasn’t enough time!

“Don’t give up, grasp the last glimmer of hope. Have you forgotten the special rules of the competition? Killing other fierce beasts besides the sea beast clones also counts as points!” Bai Lingshuang encouraged.

However, although she said so, she didn’t hold much hope in her heart.

The reason was that other fierce beasts had low point values, and they were good at hiding and difficult to find!

Hunting so many wild fierce beasts would instead consume more stamina!

Not to mention, they would be targeted by other academies.

“It’s over, it’s completely over. If we lose this competition, we will become the worst class in the history of the Imperial Capital Academy.”

Zhang Er thought to himself.

The most crucial thing was that.

His identity as the perennial second-place finisher would also be exposed!

After all, many netizens liked to visit and comfort the losers.

A few hours later.

The competition ended.

Everyone’s wristbands vibrated frequently!

Everyone was summoned back to the entrance of Yu City.

And at this moment.

The Imperial Capital Academy’s ranking was seventh place!

At this moment, the Beast Tamers watching the competition from the Imperial Capital Academy were on the verge of tears.

“A perfect start, and then they were completely overtaken!”

“When I saw Fang Ran’s performance, I thought we had it in the bag!”

“Don’t even mention it. I had already made plans to cosplay with Fang’s mask. Now Fang is a criminal!”

“It’s fine, you can still play. You continue to cosplay tonight, and I’ll whip you!”

“Who eliminated Fang? Why isn’t there a replay? Did the director go to the bathroom?”

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation.

The Imperial Capital Principal, watching the competition, remained expressionless.

“The loser’s bracket is a free-for-all. Fang Ran shouldn’t lose again.”

At least, their Imperial Capital still had one chance.

Although, they had already lost face.

However, they had disappointed people many times, so this time was no different.

“This kid, isn’t he a bit too embarrassing?” Long Yu raised an eyebrow.

She never watched competitions, but she had watched this one because of Fang Ran.

And this was the result she got?

At this moment, Yue Baojun’s heart also sank to the bottom. Seeing the Vice President’s unpredictable expression and Kui Nanlu’s increasingly unrestrained sweet smile beside him, he was already bracing himself for a scolding.

“The results for the other divisions have been decided.”

“The winners of the first division are Magic City, Jiangnan, and Dragon Ascendant Academy.”

“The winners of the second division are Dragon Lantern, Spirit Healing, and...”

“Now, only the third division remains, but a winner will be decided soon.”

“The Fire Dragon Academy is probably assured of first place, achieving first place amidst the three Five Great Academies...”

A Silver-Rank Member began to report the results but was interrupted.

“Their trump card hasn’t been revealed yet.”

“However, this time, the Imperial Capital Academy held back their strength. What if they also lose in the loser’s bracket? Won’t they even lose their spot among the Five Great Academies?” A Gold-Rank Member of the Beastmaster Association worried.

“It’s time to tally the scores.”

Someone spoke.

On the screen.

A group of Beast Tamers handed over the sea beast scales in their hands.

Although they already knew the outcome, the live broadcast audience did not.

The Fire Dragon Academy handed over more than twenty large sea beast scales and killed two Transcendent Grade fierce beasts, using their heart bones as evidence!

The Sacred Beast Academy obtained seventeen large sea beast scales and a large number of small scales, not much different from the Fire Dragon Academy.

The Beast Soldier Academy, which had one person eliminated at the beginning, obtained a total of fifteen sea beast scales!

After a long wait.

When it was the Imperial Capital Academy’s turn.

Everyone only produced seven sea beast scales.

“Where is Fang Ran?”

The Beast Tamers responsible for tallying the scores asked.

However, everyone looked at each other, unsure how to respond.

“Wasn’t Fang Ran eliminated?”

...

At this very moment.

After getting the Slime to help collect the fierce beast skeletons.

Fang Ran quickly returned to Xu Yue’s side.

And in front of the two of them, the giant God Egg was using its tentacles to open a spatial pathway!

“Fang Ran, I won’t tell anyone about what happened here.”

Xu Yue promised.

She knew that this thing was probably the God Egg those people spoke of!

But she believed that Fang Ran had his own reasons for not handing it over.

“It’s alright, Teacher Xu Yue, I trust you.”

Upon hearing Fang Ran’s words, Xu Yue was deeply moved.

“You’ve helped me too much.” She walked forward and couldn’t help but embrace Fang Ran.

However, Fang Ran at this moment was not in the mood to feel this warmth. Instead, he gently stroked her back.

This made Xu Yue’s cheeks flush slightly, and she then took a few steps back.

“I’m only a few years older than you, don’t call me teacher anymore.”

“Alright then, Sister Xu Yue.”

Upon hearing Fang Ran’s words, Xu Yue felt a warmth in her heart.

At this moment, an unstable spatial gate tore open, and the God Egg instantly disappeared, then reappeared within Fang Ran’s Beast Taming Space!

“I’ve devoured a lot of flesh and blood, so I need some time to digest.”

After eating, the God Egg’s voice became much gentler.

Perhaps it was also because its spirit had gained dominance with Fang Ran’s help.

“Let’s go back. I’ll have Xiao Nian take Azure Moon to the Yu City Central Pet Hospital, and use my Beastmaster Association pass to have the best doctor examine her.” Fang Ran handed over his Beastmaster Association ID.

Xu Yue cautiously took it, then nodded.