Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 107 Famous in the Federation

The Necromancer's Teaching Building.

The press conference hadn't even started yet, but the auditorium, which could accommodate a thousand people at the same time, was already packed.

The news that the legendary Minghuang was about to become the dean of the Necromancer Department of the Star Machine Academy caused a huge uproar in the Federation.

A titled legend, the best among legendary beast tamers, a figure of awe wherever he goes, almost like a hermit detached from the world.

In particular, the undead-type titled legendary "Netherworld Emperor" - Bai Heguang, is known for his unruly and self-willed nature among the legends.

It's astonishing that someone like him would agree to be the dean of an academy, even if it's just an honorary position where he doesn't have to do any real work.

It was precisely because of this that, after this news spread, masters of the Sun-level and even legends from all over the Federation rushed to Gusu City.

Besides wanting to verify the authenticity of the news with their own eyes, they had another purpose.

A completely new way for undead creatures to evolve.

"Director Wen, it's been a long time."

As soon as the tall and robust Wen Ruoshui entered the lecture hall, a refined-looking man who was already seated greeted him.

"Who do we have here? It's Master Duanmeng."

Wen Ruoshui smiled upon hearing this and sat down next to Duan Meng. At such close range, Duan Meng's already thin body appeared even more frail.

Wen Ruoshui cracked her neck and asked, "Master Duan Meng, are you here this time to join the Star Machinery Academy as a teacher?"

Duan Meng nodded and said, "Of course, it is an honor for every necromancer beast tamer to be able to work with Legend Bai."

"But Gym Leader Wen, when did your Macho Gym become interested in the Necromancer type?"

Wen Ruoshui said, "The Macho Gym only pursues strength and doesn't have any strict rules about the type of Pokémon. After all, apart from the Ghost type, other Pokémon can engage in hand-to-hand combat!"

Upon hearing Wen Ruoshui's words, Duan Meng's face immediately darkened, and he said, "Hmph, only a brainless brute would like that kind of violent fighting style."

Duan Meng, a master of necromancy, is known for his strategic and tactical fighting style.

Wen Ruoshui, a master of fighting techniques, is known for his simple and brutal fighting style.

The two obtained their licenses and became masters at the same time, but due to their different fighting styles, they were known to be fierce rivals in the community.

Sure enough, after a brief exchange, the two turned away and stopped talking, and the opening ceremony of the Necromancer faction finally began.

On the spacious platform, Chairman Qin, Minghuang Bai and Guang, and an elderly man with white hair walked out from backstage together, and the audience below, who had been discussing among themselves, immediately stopped talking when they saw the three of them appear.

President Qin and Ming Huang naturally knew each other; one was the president of the Beast Tamer Association of Gusu City, and the other was a legendary figure in the Necromancer category. They naturally treated him with considerable respect.

However, there is an even bigger reason: this seemingly ordinary old man is actually Li Xiu, the former legend and current dean of the Star Machinery Academy.

Li Xiu walked to the center of the platform, looked around, and said, "First of all, thank you all for attending the opening ceremony of our Star Machinery Academy's Necromancy Department. This old man is deeply honored."

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the audience, which only stopped when Li Xiu signaled it to stop.

"As you all know, the old man's personality is well-known, so I won't waste any more time. Let me first introduce the honorary dean of the Necromancer Department, the legendary 'Netherworld Emperor'—Bai Heguang!"

Li Xiu pointed to the side, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on Bai Heguang. However, Bai Heguang did not seem to have any intention of giving a long speech. He simply nodded slightly to everyone as a greeting.

However, this behavior did not arouse dissatisfaction among the beast tamers in the audience or even those watching the live broadcast outside; on the contrary, they became even more enthusiastic.

"Bai Chuanqi is so handsome!"

"Is this the aura of a legendary figure? When will I be able to do that?!"

"Wake up, kid. You're more likely to dream about this if you sleep somewhere else."

"I love Li Min! I love Li Min!"

"Holy crap, someone's wandered onto the wrong set!"

……

"As expected of Legendary White!"

After witnessing Bai Heguang acknowledge his status as honorary dean, Lu Yuan felt a weight lifted from his heart, followed by a surge of anticipation.

What will be the new evolution of the Undead type?

It might even help his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger improve further.

After passing the Tower of Lamentation and the joint examination between the two cities, Lu Yuan fully realized his weaknesses.

Faced with a constant stream of lord-level creatures, the Valley Giant Tiger's bloodline level is simply too low. Although there is still room for improvement in its own training level, the best way to improve is to raise its bloodline level.

"But Bai Qi probably won't miss this opportunity either. If he also successfully evolves, the gap between us will widen even further."

Thinking of Bai Qi's monstrous skeleton, Lu Yuan felt immense pressure and could only place all his hopes on the rumored new evolution method.

If even the most ordinary skeleton soldier can evolve to be so powerful, there's no reason why my Ghost Bone Giant Tiger would be weak after evolving.

After all, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger is one of the few races that can learn the Intimidation skill at the elite level.

Seeing that Bai Heguang didn't seem inclined to say anything more, Li Xiu had no choice but to continue the conversation, saying, "Everyone has their own things to do, so I won't take up any more of your time. I hereby announce the official opening of the Necromancy Department of Star Machinery Academy!"

This time, there was no thunderous applause like before. Everyone stared at the stage, waiting for them to announce the next thing.

Seeing this, Li Xiu and President Qin exchanged a glance. President Qin immediately strode forward, coughed twice, and said, "I'm sure you all know what I'm going to say. Today, taking advantage of the opening of the Necromancer Department, I'll demonstrate to you the Necromancer Department's brand-new evolution method!"

"Rune Evolution!"

Rune evolution?

President Qin's words immediately caused a huge uproar below.

In their speculation, Gusu City may have discovered some new evolution formula or a new evolved race. After all, the sudden appearance of the Lord-level creature, the Withering Dragon Lord, a few days ago had attracted a lot of attention.

But they never expected that the evolution of the undead would be related to runes.

"Rune evolution? When did runes become related to evolution?"

Duan Meng, also a master of necromancy, frowned, unable to figure out what the rune evolution was all about.

President Qin looked around and was quite satisfied with the intense scene below.

"Ahem, I know you all have questions, so I don't plan to explain too much. Just witness it for yourselves."

President Qin turned to the side, and the curtain behind him slowly rose, revealing four stiff skeleton soldiers standing in a neat row, each holding an identical box.

"Skeleton soldiers? Are they just evolved forms of low-level servants?"

Seeing that the lowest-ranking skeleton soldier from the undead faction was actually the one who appeared, everyone was immediately disappointed. And when they saw Bai Qi, who was clearly still a student, standing next to the skeleton soldier, they showed even less interest.

If nothing unexpected happens, it's probably just some rich kid who casually took some of his elders' research findings to gild his resume at the Necromancer's Opening Ceremony.

They've seen this kind of trick many times before.

"Bai Qi, why did he go upstairs?"

Lu Yuan recognized Bai Qi on the stage at a glance. His mind went blank for a moment, but he quickly recovered.

"So, this guy already knew about rune evolution? No, it might even be related to him?"

Thinking about what Bai Qi had done before, Lu Yuan felt that his guess was quite possible.

Just how many things has this guy done behind our backs...?

"I know everyone is a little disappointed, but don't worry, let's see how it goes first. Bai Qi, you can come now."

President Qin was not surprised by the situation. He offered a few words of reassurance and then signaled Bai Qi to begin.

Bai Qi nodded upon hearing this, and walked to the first skeleton soldier, introducing it as follows: "This is a low-level servant-class skeleton soldier. Whether it's attack power, defense, speed, or even intelligence, it's at the bottom among pet beasts. I believe no necromancer would choose a skeleton soldier as a pet beast, right?"

There was a moment of silence below; Bai Qi's words were utter nonsense.

Although the news of Bai Qiucha settling down in Gusu City caused a surge in necromancy-themed contracts, it did not include skeleton soldiers. Even if people bought them, they only bought them to use as specimens.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Bai Qi was not surprised. He paused for a moment and continued, "However, it is precisely because the skeleton soldier has almost reached its lowest limit that it has been given unlimited potential for evolution."

"Through my ongoing research, I have discovered a completely new and rather convenient way of evolution."

"I guarantee that undead-type pets will shed their previous gloomy image because of this evolution method, and instead, like other types, possess a variety of diverse evolutionary forms!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was another uproar below, and the federal citizens gathered in front of the screen were also dumbfounded.

Does this kid really know what he's saying?

I?

An 18-year-old college student?

How dare you claim to have developed a completely new evolutionary form?

There should be some bottom line to trying to ride the wave of popularity, right?

Seeing the increasingly heated discussion below, Minghuang, who had remained silent all along, suddenly opened his eyes. An invisible aura immediately enveloped the entire hall, silencing the auditorium once again.

It seems that Chairman Qin called him Bai Qi just now?

Surname Bai? Could he be a nephew or niece of Minghuang?

Seeing that Bai Heguang was actually taking the initiative to help him maintain order, Bai Qi felt much more at ease. He put on special gloves, opened the box in the skeleton soldier's hand, and took out an ice crystal that exuded a chilling aura.

"This is a Cold Light Stone, a common-grade material with ice attributes."

Bai Qi held the Cold Light Stone in his hand and shook it. Then, amidst the puzzled looks of the group, he pressed the Cold Light Stone onto the runes that had been pre-carved on the skeleton soldier's spine.

A flash of light appeared on the rune, and the cold light stone was instantly absorbed by the rune, while the skeleton soldier also emitted a dazzling light.

Is this... the light of evolution?!

Is this kid telling the truth?!

Almost instantly, everyone in the auditorium, and indeed all the beast tamers gathered in front of the screen watching the opening ceremony, remembered one name.

Bai Qi.

(End of this chapter)