The competition was proceeding in an orderly fashion.
An indeterminate amount of time passed, and a familiar-faced staff member approached, bowing her head respectfully and said: "Miss Qiao, please follow me to the backstage to prepare."
Qiao Sang stood up and followed her to the backstage corridor, standing in position.
Tao Jun, likewise with two General-level Pet Beasts, one with Dual Attributes of Evil Lineage and Water-type—a General-level Evil-Water Toad, and one with Dual Attributes of Water-type and Flight-type—a General-level White Lightweight Goose.
The former had a poison sac in its throat, a call could release a breath that might poison an adversary who got too close.
The latter was a rare Pet Beast capable of moving both in water and air, rumored to dance at dusk, inspiring many artists, and thus was often referred to as a "Vase Pet Beast".
