Beast Taming: My spirit beast bloodline is overloaded

Chapter 208 The Evolutionary Direction of Little White, The Final Battle Begins

As time went by, the controversy surrounding Zhong Nan's assassination attempt also subsided considerably with the approach of the finals.

Some people also heard the rumors.

Because of Zhong Nan's assassination attempt, the National Academy of Education decided to return to Tiandu ahead of schedule for Zhong Nan's safety.

In other words, Zhong Nan will not attend the final championship award ceremony.

Many people were very disappointed upon hearing this news.

For an ordinary person, meeting the Imperial Advisor even once in their lifetime is an extremely difficult thing.

Many people even buy expensive tickets not to watch the game, but to see Zhong Nan.

Lin Chen initially thought it was just a rumor, until Zhong Nan appeared with Zhang Jin.

This time, he came during the day, openly bringing the Heavenly Shadow Guards with him.

However, this time he wasn't looking for Lin Chen, but for Bai Ling, who lived here.

Liu Gu came to stay here, so Bai Ling naturally came over as well.

"Sir, you've arrived?" Bai Ling was very happy to see Zhong Nan and ran out, until she saw that Zhong Nan was in very poor condition.

He was emaciated, with graying temples, and looked even worse than when Bai Ling first met him.

Seeing Bai Ling's worry, Zhong Nan just smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm fine. I was just recently assassinated."

"Assassination?!" Bai Ling was taken aback at first. She didn't understand many things, but she wasn't stupid.

She knew that Zhong Nan's identity was not simple, but she never imagined that Zhong Nan was the national advisor.

She swallowed hard. Liu Gu and Lin Chen, who were standing next to her, heard Zhong Nan say this and understood that he was preparing to confront Bai Ling.

They stepped forward, cupped their hands, and said, "Greetings, Imperial Preceptor."

"You...you are the Imperial Advisor?" Bai Ling confirmed the answer, but still found it hard to believe.

From a young age, she had heard her father talk about the importance of the national advisor to a country, which was the foundation of national stability.

Bai Ling gradually came into contact with knowledge about the Imperial Preceptor through the book.

She didn't have that kind of fanatical worship for the Imperial Advisor, but she understood that the Imperial Advisor was the soul of a country's stability.

Lost in thought, she remembered something else.

That is, Zhong Nan wanted to take her as his apprentice.

"Greetings, Elder. I greet the Imperial Preceptor." Bai Ling also bowed.

But Zhong Nan said, "You already promised to become my apprentice, shouldn't you call me teacher now?"

Bai Ling was taken aback and looked to Liu Gu and Lin Chen for help, unsure of what to do.

Liu Gu and Lin Chen naturally remained silent.

They cannot interfere in this matter.

"I...I didn't know you were the Imperial Advisor, and...moreover..." Bai Ling stammered.

Zhong Nan smiled and said, "My identity doesn't affect whether you want to become my apprentice."

Seeing Bai Ling's nervousness, Zhong Nan spoke again, "I'll ask you one more time, are you willing to become my apprentice?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jin, who was standing next to him, and Zhu Tong, who had arrived from behind, both took a deep breath.

If Bai Ling doesn't agree, then perhaps she won't get involved in the storm in Tiandu.

But once Bai Ling agrees, countless troubles will follow.

Zhong Nan's weakness is common knowledge, even though he will not announce to the public for the time being that Bai Ling will be the next national advisor.

However, Zhong Nan's decision to take on apprentices now will inevitably arouse the vigilance of powerful forces like Tiandu.

“Sir, I…” Bai Ling began to ponder.

She initially agreed because she genuinely wanted to avoid disappointing Zhong Nan, her patient, and because of his promise to help the Devouring Beast.

But now she understands that this matter is not as simple as she imagined.

However, this time she did not turn around to look at Liu Gu and Lin Chen, because she understood that Liu Gu and Lin Chen had already made their point very clear to her.

The final decision on this matter rests with you.

“One year, just one year,” Zhong Nan said. “When that time comes, I will let you go no matter what you want, and my promise will not change. I will help your spirit beast grow.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling glanced back at the Devouring Beast, and finally held her breath, saying, "Bai Ling is willing to become your student."

Zhong Nan smiled and said, "I told you, we are destined to meet."

After saying that, he said to Zhu Tong and Liu Gu, "I will look after your student for the time being. Whether she stays at the National Academy after a year is up to her."

"Yes."

Zhu Tong and Liu Gu were ashamed and naturally dared not say no.

Bai Ling is still unaware that she will be a candidate for the next Imperial Advisor.

Perhaps, judging from Zhong Nan's words, he also wanted to test Bai Ling this year to see if she was suitable.

A year later, the final choice was given to Bai Ling.

Lin Chen wholeheartedly agreed. Joining the National Academy would be an opportunity for Bai Ling's spirit beast and her growth, even though it was somewhat dangerous.
But with Zhong Nan by her side, no one should be able to hurt her.

Moreover, once Bai Ling withdraws from the competition for the position of Imperial Preceptor a year later, there won't be too much trouble.

The Spirit Court will not abandon her.

"Is the Imperial Advisor going to take her away now?" Liu Gu asked.

"No rush. After the competition ends and she returns to the Spirit Academy to prepare, I will send someone to pick her up." Zhong Nan finished speaking and prepared to leave.

"Yes."

Everyone nodded in unison to see Zhong Nan off, while Bai Ling stood there somewhat bewildered.

The news of Zhong Nan taking on a disciple did not spread in Baidi City.

This kind of thing is inherently sensitive, but it can't be kept secret from the major powers in Tiandu.

Gu An, who lived in Baidi City, received the news immediately, and he even asked Ji Ru about it several times.

Did Zhong Nan say that himself?

"Correct."

"Did anyone personally say that she is the successor to the next Imperial Preceptor?"

"No, not at all." Ji Ru understood what Gu An was thinking.

The Gu family prospered because of the first imperial advisor, Gu Wei.

Even after Gu Wei passed away, the Gu family's position remained secure.

There is a saying
Wealth does not last for more than three generations.

The same applies to the succession of power.

Although the Gu family has gone through several generations, each generation is truly worse than the last.

The most direct reason is that the Gu family made their fortune at the National Academy of Educational Sciences, and now that they want to rise again, they must regain control of the National Academy of Educational Sciences.

Gu An wasn't someone the Gu family promoted, but he was one of the core members of the Gu family, and he understood this very well.

So when he learned of this news, he immediately sent it to Tiandu.

His mind went completely blank.

He knew that Zhong Nan always had his reasons for doing things.

When Ji Ru first noticed Bai Ling, he sent people to investigate Bai Ling's relationships.

The information at the time indicated that Bai Ling was a person of great fortune. Now it seems that Zhong Nan really has his eye on her.

However, she was alone and had no one to rely on, and her personality was straightforward. How could she have become the Imperial Preceptor?
Gu An was somewhat puzzled, but he knew...
The assassination attempt on Zhong Nan exposed his weakness, and now that he is accepting Bai Ling as his disciple in person, it is tantamount to announcing the start of the competition for the position of National Preceptor.

"Do we need to do something?" Ji Ru asked.

“No need,” Gu An said. “This assassination attempt was already extremely risky; there’s no need for us to intervene further.”

"Besides, the Gu family isn't the most urgent one. We don't need to do anything; the others will take action on their own."

Zhong Nan's departure did not have a significant impact on Baidi City, as people were fully focused on the final match.

The casinos in Baidi City had also given their prediction early on: 91 out of 10.

This prediction aligns with people's expectations.

The Youlan Empire is a multi-time champion, and now that two members of the Cangling Ancient Kingdom are unable to participate, their chances of winning will only be lower.

Time flies, and seven days have passed in the blink of an eye. During these seven days, new storms have emerged every day.

Taylor seemed to realize that he had done something stupid before. After seeing that Dick's approach was effective in diverting attention, he also began to declare that the Youlan Empire was invincible and did not need to resort to tricks.

Immediately following, the entire Youlan Empire joined in, some mocking and others issuing declarations, which made the people of Cangling Ancient Kingdom extremely uncomfortable.

It wasn't just ordinary people who were upset; students like Wu Chen who participated in the competition were also affected.

"Do they really think they're guaranteed to win?" A third-year student gritted his teeth in anger.

Even now, the students haven't given up their doubts.

The attack specifically targeting Lin Chen is inexplicable, and the assassination investigation team has not given up investigating the Youlan Empire.

Wu Chen, the senior disciple, is usually good-tempered, but he was holding his breath. He looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, although the chances are slim, I still hope that everyone can try together. After all, we've come all this way. Even if we don't win the championship, we should let others know that we are not pushovers."

"Yes." The others nodded in agreement.

The next day was the final match, and Lin Chen was in a good mood. Liu Gu had been staying here for a while and was helping to give him some guidance.

Liu Gu was very interested in Xiao Bai's Demon Bull's appearance. After studying it for a while, he found Lin Chen the night before the competition and they sat down to talk.

Seeing Liu Gu's serious expression, Lin Chen asked, "Is there something you need, teacher?"

Lin Chen thought that Liu Gu might be concerned about Bai Ling, but unexpectedly, he spoke directly: "The night I came to stay, didn't I see Xiao Bai's demonic bull make its appearance?"

Lin Chen nodded.

"You should remember that you said before that Xiaobai's awakening of the barbaric bloodline went out of control?" Liu Gu asked.

“Yes.” Lin Chen nodded.

Liu Gu then said, "I have studied some materials. I used to think that the reason why Xiaobai mutated like this was because it comprehended the power of gods and demons in the world during the process of evolution. But now I have a new point of view."

"Teacher, please tell me."

“The Soul-Suppressing Hoof, the Savage Bloodline, the Eternal Demon Horn, and the appearance of the Demon Bull are all skills that the Plowhorn Beast’s bloodline can not reach,” Liu Gu said. “The reason it is like this is because it began to embark on the path of divine and demonic power when it awakened the Soul-Suppressing Hoof.”

Lin Chen nodded.

He had actually thought about that too.

The power of gods and demons is one of the most powerful forces in the world.

“You should thank that senior in Nine Star City,” Liu Gu said. “She showed you a very crucial path.”

Lin Chen was taken aback, knowing that Liu Gu was referring to Qin Shaoshao.

“The skills Little White possesses are enough to prove that the path it is destined to take is the path of a demon god,” Liu Gu said. Lin Chen then said, “Teacher, isn’t there a distinction between gods and demons in this world?”

“Indeed, a righteous heart makes one a god, while an evil heart makes one a demon,” Liu Gu said. “But you should also know why the celestial spirit body is viewed with suspicion by people in the world.”

Lin Chen suddenly understood the meaning behind Liu Gu's words.

He thought for a moment and said, "Xiaobai is already in control."

"That's the main point I wanted to make," Liu Gu said. "Leaving aside whether Xiaobai's savage bloodline can be controlled in the next stage, what I want to tell you is that because the power of gods and demons is too strong, and the power of gods and demons is more likely to corrupt people's hearts, I am very worried that as Xiaobai gradually becomes stronger in the future, he will still encounter the continuous corruption of the power of gods and demons."

Lin Chen exhaled and nodded.

Liu Gu's analysis is correct.

“Therefore, Xiaobai’s mental training must not be interrupted in the future, understand?” Liu Gu said.

Lin Chen nodded.

Liu Gu then said, "You performed exceptionally well in this competition. I will report to the dean when we get back and see if we can arrange for you to meet the Tree Ancestor."

"Does the Spirit Academy really have a Tree Ancestor?" Lin Chen asked in surprise.

Liu Gu nodded.

He told Lin Chen that this tree ancestor had an extraordinary origin, having lived in this world for many years. It was said to have existed since the time of Gu Wei, and was later sent by Gu Wei to the Spirit Academy to become its guardian spirit beast.

"Go to sleep early, you have a competition tomorrow." Liu Gu instructed Lin Chen to observe Xiao Bai's changes closely before leaving.

Lin Chen turned his head, thinking that the three little guys, Xiao Bai, had already fallen asleep, but unexpectedly, as soon as Liu Gu left, their three heads popped out.

"Goo!" The little fox spoke first, telling Lin Chen that Xiaobai was so kind that she wouldn't become a demon.

Lin Chen nodded, patted Xiaobai's head, and said, "What the teacher said is not without reason, but he also said that you have taken the most important step and obtained one of the most powerful powers, but the road ahead is still very long."

"Moo!"

Xiao Bai nodded emphatically.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Go to sleep. We'll win the championship tomorrow."

"Goo!"

"Moo!"

"Roar!"

"Stop patting your belly, go to sleep."

Lin Chen punched the polar bear on the head, then leaned against its belly, and the three of them, one human and one beast, fell into a deep sleep.

The competition began as scheduled the next day.

The entire city of Baidi was bustling with excitement. The final of the Beast Fighting Tournament was related to the resource allocation of Heavenly Beast Island and the honor of the nation.

However, given the current situation, many people feel that this year's championship suspense is the worst.

"Among the freshmen, Lin Chen should be able to get a point without a doubt, while Zhang Suqing's overall strength is relatively weak, so it will be difficult for her to get any more points."

"Not to mention the second-year students."

"The only ones who are truly safe are the third-year students; they might be able to get two points."

The audience was abuzz with discussion, all feeling it was a pity.

They had a very high opinion of Lin Chen, and all felt that this year's teammates were dragging Lin Chen down.

Lin Chen's strength is clearly overwhelming.

After Xiaobai and Xiaohong showcased two brand-new skills in the previous episode, the audience had already changed Lin Chen's ranking from third to first among the new generation.

Even Dick would have to be ranked later.

For the final battle, all members of the Beast Fighting Association had to come out, since the closing ceremony was to be held. So, whether it was Gao Ben, who had been defeated by Lin Chen before, or the Western Jun Ancient Kingdom, they all came.

"Let's see how they make a fool of themselves today." The members of the Xijun Ancient Kingdom harbored immense hatred towards the people of the Cangling Ancient Kingdom.

They were already close to the Youlan Ancient Kingdom, and after Lin Chen severely injured two of their spirit beasts last time, they hated the Cangling Ancient Kingdom even more.

The people of Beiming Kingdom, on the other hand, remained calm. Although Balk's two spirit beasts were also injured, he accepted his defeat wholeheartedly.

He came here today to see who is stronger, Lin Chen or Dick.

(End of this chapter)