What does it mean when a pet evolves incorrectly?

Chapter 98's research findings caused a sensation across the entire internet!

Seven days after the leader-level Bladetail Viper was slain.

The school team's exclusive training ground.

The morning sunlight streamed through the transparent material of the dome, creating a play of light and shadow on the training field.

In one corner of the arena, the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus and the Moonlit Spirit Cat are engaged in a fierce battle.

With a deep roar, the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus's tail swept out, accompanied by a whistling wind, attempting to force back the excessively agile little creature in front of it.

But the Moonlit Spirit Cat's figure flickered slightly, easily dodging the attack.

Missing its first attack, the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus suddenly opened its massive jaws, and a violent fire energy rapidly gathered deep in its throat, spewing out a blazing pillar of fire like a volcanic eruption!

Wherever the pillar of fire passed, the ground was scorched and turned slightly red. The surging flames, with an all-consuming momentum, rushed straight towards the Radiant Moon Cat.

Instead of retreating, the slender body of the Moonlit Spirit Cat advanced, actually facing the terrifying pillar of fire, brushing against the edge of the scorching flames, transforming into a phantom and charging forward with astonishing speed!

The Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus Rex reacted extremely quickly, raising its giant claws and viciously slashing at the Moonlit Spirit Cat.

But the Moonlit Spirit Cat leaped lightly, its tiny toes precisely touching the back of the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus's claws, using the momentum to rise even higher.

It was like a nimble dancer, using the giant claws of the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus Rex as springboards, and in a few leaps, it landed steadily on the latter's head.

Then, the Moonlit Spirit Cat's claws flashed with sharp white light, striking the Flame Ridge Tyrannosaurus Head repeatedly with lightning speed.

boom! boom! boom!

A series of dense and dull strikes rang out, and the Cat Punch dealt considerable damage to the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus.

"roar!"

The Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus Rex was in pain, its head involuntarily tilting back, and its massive body staggered back half a step, leaving deep footprints on the ground.

The area on its head that had been hit repeatedly was throbbing with pain. Although not fatal, it clearly disrupted its balance and rhythm.

Watching from the sidelines, Lin Chen quickly took notes: "Although the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus has outstanding frontal charge and explosive power, it lacks effective countermeasures against opponents like the Moonlit Spirit Cat, which is extremely agile and skilled in close combat."

"It seems that a large size can sometimes be a burden, and we still need to strengthen our ability to restrict agile opponents."

His thoughts flashed by, and Lin Chen said, "Alright, that's enough for the warm-up."

Upon hearing the sound, the two pets immediately stopped moving.

As usual, Lin Chen offered some praise and encouragement, then looked up and scanned other areas of the training ground.

Although it was early morning, the school team was very enthusiastic about training, which was completely different from the relaxed atmosphere at the Qingyang Town Police Station.

Many senior students have already begun various specialized training sessions, with shouts, clashes of skills, and roars of energy filling the air.

Lin Chen sighed, "There are no rivals."

Ever since he swept the school team on the first day, the way these upperclassmen looked at him has become very complicated.

Whenever he sends out a challenge, the senior students always politely decline with a smile, and some even avoid him when they see him from afar.

Lin Chen wondered, was he some kind of monster?

So Lin Chen turned his attention to the freshmen in the same year, but their reactions were even more exaggerated than those of the upperclassmen, and they didn't even have the chance to issue a challenge.

In the end, Lin Chen could only choose Ye Zhen, who had once tried to challenge him.

But after returning from the wasteland, Ye Zhen seemed like a different person, and would silently leave every time he saw him.

Lin Chen was even more puzzled.

Where's the battle maniac I was promised?

What happened to your claim of being unconvinced?

Buzz!

Just then, my phone vibrated.

Lin Chen took it out and saw that it was an official newsletter from the Qiming City Beast Tamer Association.

"Dear Mr. Lin Chen, your application for confirmation of information regarding the new evolutionary forms of Flameclaw and Tsukishiro has passed the final review."

"Its basic information has been officially entered into the Federation's Pet Encyclopedia Database. Please log in to the encyclopedia system to view it. Thank you for your contribution to the Federation's pet evolution research."

Lin Chen was startled and immediately exited the text message interface, quickly opening the pet encyclopedia.

Soon, on the homepage's scrolling "Latest Additions" and "New Form Discoveries" sections, he saw two eye-catching entries side by side.

Clicking on it takes you to the first page dedicated to the Flameridge Tyrannosaurus.

A high-definition 3D image slowly rotates, showcasing its imposing and ferocious form from various angles. Next to it is a detailed data panel:

[Name]: Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus (Flame Claw Beast's new evolution form)

[Attribute]: Fire/Dragon [Race Level]: High Elite [Basic Introduction]: A powerful sub-dragon evolved from the Flameclaw Beast, possessing astonishing strength and control over fire, with extremely strong head-on combat capabilities.

At the bottom of the page, Lin Chen's name is clearly written in the researcher column.

Exit and then go back to the Moonlit Cat page.

A graceful figure in moon-white robes appeared, with cool, purplish eyes.

【Name】：Moonlight Spirit Cat (New Evolution Form of Pinepe)

[Attribute]: Normal/Light [Race Level]: Mid-Elite [Basic Introduction]: A spirit cat form evolved from a Pinepe, moving with lightning speed —

The discoverer was also clearly identified as Lin Chen.

Seeing my name prominently displayed at the bottom, an indescribable sense of accomplishment and excitement welled up inside me.

But Lin Chen knew that these two new evolutionary forms would cause a stir in Donghuang.

Elite-level pets are different from extraordinary-level pets; most beast tamers will only contract one elite-level pet in their entire lives.

Whenever a new elite-level pet appears, it causes a stir.

What's more, two kinds appeared at once this time.

That afternoon, a news report published by an authoritative media outlet quickly went viral on various online platforms.

The headline is particularly eye-catching: [Unprecedented! Freshmen independently discover two entirely new evolutionary forms!]

The report detailed the basic information about the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus and the Moonlit Spirit Cat, and emphasized the age and identity of the discoverer, Lin Chen—a freshman in the combat department of Qiming Beast Taming Academy, who was only 18 years old!

This news not only quickly became a trending topic on major portal websites and social media platforms, but also caused a huge uproar in academic circles, the breeding community, and even among ordinary beast tamer enthusiasts.

"18 years old? Two new forms? What kind of deity has descended to earth?!"

"I can understand a Flameclaw Beast evolving into a sub-dragon like the Flamespine Tyrannosaurus, but why can a dog evolve into a cat? It's like jumping between species!"

"Aren't there enough cases of cross-species evolution in the pet world?"

"@Federal Beast Taming Research Association, what are your researchers doing? They're not even as good as an 18-year-old freshman?"

"Freshman year... When I was a freshman, I was still racking my brains to make up papers."

"The Innate Research Sacred Body!"

Immediately, a flood of exclamations and exclamations poured in, with various media outlets and bloggers praising this 18-year-old freshman who had independently researched two entirely new evolutionary forms.

But just an hour later, different rumors began to circulate: "Which young master has come here to gain experience?"

"Can we go any further? Academic achievements can be fabricated, but the accumulation of knowledge doesn't lie."

"Clearly a publicity stunt."

"Anyone with even a basic understanding of academic research knows how outrageous this is, let alone independent research. Why don't you just say you have a cheat code that allows you to unlock all kinds of evolutionary forms with a single click?"

"There are too many suspicious points. First, he's 18 years old; second, he's a combat-type pet; and third, he's using two completely unrelated pets. I'm too lazy to even bother verifying them."

In an instant, the internet was abuzz with a cacophony of voices, pushing Lin Chen into the eye of the storm.

Countless media outlets, organizations, and individuals have tried every means to contact him, to find out information, to extend an olive branch, to seek cooperation, or simply to satisfy their curiosity.

Pressure accumulates silently.

Just as doubts began to rise and some even started conspiracy theories, Li Jingming, a renowned scholar in the field of evolution in the Eastern Huang Federation, a professor in the Department of Research at Qiming Academy, and a man with extremely high prestige and credibility in the academic community, publicly issued a brief statement on his personal account.

"The discovery of two entirely new evolutionary forms by our student Lin Chen has sparked much attention and discussion."

"As Lin Chen's mentor, I would like to state that Lin Chen is exceptionally intelligent and hardworking during his time at school. He truly possesses unique talent and insights into evolution."

"This achievement is the result of his inspiration, which was launched at the right time based on a solid foundation. We hope that all sectors of society will reduce unnecessary excessive attention to him personally and give young researchers more room for growth and patience."

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Although the statement was short, it carried immense weight, instantly shifting public opinion online.

"Professor Li Jingming's student?! Then it's alright!"

"So you're Elder Li's disciple, no wonder!"

Congratulations Professor Li on gaining another outstanding student! [bowing]

Immediately, many academic heavyweights and well-known researchers familiar with Li Jingming forwarded and commented on the post, with most of their comments being positive.

In the evening after the storm had subsided, Lin Chen arrived at Professor Li Jingming's laboratory as promised.

In the laboratory, Professor Li was brewing a pot of tea. When he saw Lin Chen enter, he smiled warmly and pointed to the chair opposite him: "You're here? Have a seat. Try this, it's freshly arrived Yunshan Wujian."

"Thank you, Professor." Lin Chen sat down and accepted the teacup.

The tea has a delicate and refreshing aroma that soothes the soul.

"You saw what happened online, right?" Professor Li took a sip of tea and smiled slightly. "This little storm is over. With this old man like me standing in front of you, those idle gossips and unfounded inquiries won't bother you for a while."

Just continue learning and exploring at your own pace.

He put down his teacup, looked at Lin Chen's young yet composed face, and said gently, "However, after this incident, you have officially entered the sight of many people."

"The road ahead is long, so don't be complacent about your current achievements or be impatient for quick success."

"For those of us who do research and scholarship, long periods of accumulation, repeated failures, and delays in seeing results are the most common occurrences. Sometimes, it's not surprising that there is no breakthrough progress for one or two years, or even longer."

Lin Chen nodded earnestly: "I understand, Professor."

One or two years is too long; he wants to get the two little ones to evolve to the next stage within six months.

It's understandable that Greymon evolves into MetalGreymon, since there are many pets in this world that have been modified through mechanical means.

However, the evolution of Gatomon into Angewomon is quite a leap, directly jumping from cat form to humanoid form.

It can't even be considered a humanoid form; apart from a pair of wings, Angewomon is almost indistinguishable from a human.

Fortunately, humanoid pets also exist in this world. With Professor Li's influence, it shouldn't cause too much of an impact.

A multitude of thoughts flashed through Lin Chen's mind as he looked at Professor Li before him with deep emotion.

A week ago, he became Professor Li's student. Zhao Honggang specially rushed back from the field for this reason, fearing that Lin Chen might mistakenly enter the research department.

However, Professor Li stated that there was no need to change departments or participate in the tedious courses and experiments of the research department, and that he could study at his own pace.

In other words, Lin Chen is still a combat major student, but becoming Professor Li's student is a compromise.

Professor Li's requirement for him was very simple: "Continue to explore and research in the field of evolution."

During the conversation, Professor Li's phone, which was placed to the side, rang several times.

Professor Li didn't shy away from Lin Chen, laughing as he answered, his tone relaxed: "Haha, yes, yes, I'm lucky, I've got a pretty good student."

"You flatter me. Young people still need more experience."

"Specific details? Well, the child figured it out himself, so I didn't ask too many questions, lest I stifle his creativity."

"Two million a year? He's not very interested in money."

Lin Chen suddenly looked up.

To seize the young?

Finally ending another call, Professor Li rubbed his temples, looking tired, but with a smile in his eyes.

He looked at Lin Chen and brought up another important matter: "By the way, the association's award has been officially approved."

Lin Chen looked up, his eyes questioning.

"First, there's the less important material reward. According to the association's rules, you've researched two new elite-level evolutionary forms, so you're rewarded with a total of 200,000, which has already been deposited into your account. Please check your account."

Two hundred thousand!

Lin Chen immediately sat up straight, his face beaming with joy.

Get rich!

Now that I'm finally free from the struggle to make ends meet, I can finally splurge a little.

"Secondly," Professor Li said, taking a dark blue hard certificate from his drawer and solemnly handing it to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen took it and opened it.

The certificate cover reads "Federal Beast Tamer Association - Researcher Qualification Certification," but upon opening it:

Certificate Holder: Lin Chen

[Level: Junior Researcher]

[Issuing Authority: Academic Committee of the Federal Beastmaster Association]

【date:----】

"Junior Researcher?" Lin Chen looked at the title and was slightly taken aback.

When he submitted his application, he was only thinking about completing the task and receiving the bonus; he hadn't expected such an reward.

"That's right."

Professor Li smiled and nodded, his eyes filled with appreciation and encouragement: "This is a genuine academic title. Although it's only at the junior level, it's highly prestigious."

"With it, you are eligible to apply for many academic projects launched by the association and major research institutes, can access academic databases and libraries, and can enjoy corresponding benefits and discounts in many aspects."

He paused, then said earnestly, "Although both are at the beginner level, the value of a beginner researcher is much higher than that of a beginner beast tamer, and the difference in future potential and malleability is also quite significant."

"Continue to cultivate your career as a researcher, as a rising academic star."

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