Chapter 226: Ancient Sun King! Succubus enters Imperial Capital! Shura Field explodes? |
Although he knew Lu Yu's overall strength was decent, Xu Shu had always just seen him as a promising junior. And then…
He got thrashed!
Watching the Battle Stage, which looked like a fight between high-tier Overlord Monsters with the immense outpouring of Spiritual Energy, made Xu Shu go Numb.
Although this wasn't a life-or-death battle, and Xu Shu hadn't used his Spiritual Puzzle, 【Frost Kingdom】, nor had his Peak Morning Star Rank Core Pet Beast come out!
But…
He was a whole Major Rank ahead of him!
Because he couldn't see through the 【Fate's Protection】 skill, Xu Shu subconsciously thought Lu Yu had already obtained Primeval Copper in the Primeval Spirit Sea and undergone a Spirituality Transformation.
But even so… for his three pet beasts to be able to suppress a High-tier Morning Star was already Outrageous.
What would happen if he ascended to Morning Star?
'Wait, could it be that I drank too much yesterday, and I'm not actually awake right now, but just dreaming!'
Thinking of this, Xu Shu couldn't help but pinch his side…
Tsk, as expected, it doesn't hurt!
It's a dream!
Xu Shu looked up and saw Yue Hao pointing at the hand he'd used to pinch himself, saying speechlessly, "This time, for the sake of our friendship, I'll just charge you a hundred thousand for Mental Distress Compensation!"
Xu Shu was instantly jolted awake. No longer caring if it was a dream, he retorted furiously:
"Damn, are you Gold-plated or something!"
Yue Hao sneered, "Not gold-plated, but I'm a Luminous Moon Rank Beast Tamer.
I'm Moon-plated. Want to try me?"
Xu Shu was at a loss for words, because he really couldn't win that Sword Fight!
Damn it, this Show-off got promoted first.
I'll get my face back when I ascend to Luminous Moon in the future. As for this time…
I'll endure it!
"Hmph!"
Yue Hao snorted coldly.
Watching the intense battle on the Arena, although his expression was calm, he subconsciously pushed up his glasses.
In truth, even if Xu Shu hadn't pinched himself, he would have found a way to wake himself up, as he was already a little Dumbfounded.
With no family support and no powerful Beast Tamer elders, even after conquering numerous Mystic Realms, their ranks weren't high. The resources he'd obtained, all tallied up, would at most allow him to be on par with a Mid-tier Morning Star.
And that was already an overestimation!
But now…
Yue Hao looked at the Hundred-Eyed Dragon, which was suppressing and violently beating the Cold Breath Flood Dragon with its Dragon Might, roaring at the world.
Its hundred eyes opened wide, like an Evil Dragon's Descent, condensing countless Destruction Rays that annihilated everything!
If not for the Cold Breath Flood Dragon's higher rank, coupled with the sturdy Physique of the Dragon Race, it wouldn't have lasted this long at all.
The Imperial Black Crimson Dragon Ant suppressed the Heavy Water Spirit with Absolute Might. Its every move was like a Mountain Peak toppling over, displaying the ultimate Aesthetics of Violence!
The immense force from the so-called heavy water was easily deflected by the Imperial Black Crimson Dragon Ant!
And then there was Little Spider, who stepped through the void, her Sword Qi sweeping out, hacking at the Weak Water Spider until it could only flee in a sorry state.
The three pet beasts were each Nurtured to be exceptionally outstanding. This didn't just refer to their high ranks and strong Spiritual Energy, but their Combat Instinct and skill Proficiency were also top-tier!
This was what shocked Yue Hao the most.
Because Spiritual Energy could be enhanced with treasures, and his stable Spirituality… could be barely explained by Lu Yu having been mad for too long, his Will honed to be firm.
The only thing he couldn't figure out was how his skill Proficiency had improved so much.
Even if he counted all the time he spent sleeping, it was at most a year!
'Could it be related to the Dream-Eating Cult again, a Dreamscape that can alter the Flow of Time? Just how much of a Legacy did they leave behind?'
Yue Hao inwardly regretted not participating in that Annihilation Battle. If he had known there was so much Foundation to be had, he definitely would have performed Corpse Whipping on the Dream-Eating Cult three hundred times!
"This Kid… is for real!"
But the most Dumbfounded of all was Luo Zisong.
After all, he had just been an Examiner alongside Lu Yu for the Top-tier Genius Battle not long ago.
He had swept through the Borderlands Geniuses, nearly beating a bunch of people into Aberration!
But back then, this kid seemed to have some difficulty even killing a Peak Early Morning Star Rank Infant Angel.
Yet now, less than a month had passed…
He could actually suppress a High-tier Morning Star in a fight!
Is the 【Nature Affinity】 Beast Tamer Talent really that Fierce?
He's practically become Nature's Dad at this point!
But after the shock came a pleasant surprise. He had originally thought this kid might not be able to defeat the top prodigies from the Imperial Capital and the various Great Domains.
If he lost then, he'd be all alone and quite pitiful, so he had come to cheer him on!
But now it seemed…
This kid was just on a killing spree!
A guaranteed top five, he had a shot at Rookie King!
It might sound a bit conservative, but these were geniuses of the same age from across the entire Alliance!
They had received extensive training since childhood, with top-tier Spiritual Puzzles and pet beasts. It was a true hell-level difficulty!
"This kid, could he be the descendant of some Ancient King who faded away in the river of time?" Luo Zisong couldn't help but mutter.
After all, even The Supreme Ones could be buried by time and become Old Gods. If the Hidden Bones Emperor hadn't had the Bone Angel risk everything to guide it back, its return would have been uncertain.
And the True Kings who had not stepped through the Gate of Immortality would naturally also fade into the long river of History!
After losing the blessing of the Law, if their Descendants lacked sufficient Talent, they would gradually lose their extraordinariness and eventually Fade into Obscurity.
But a True King stood at the Apex of the Mortal World, possessing unimaginable power.
Even in death, the Power of Law might be preserved!
Therefore, under intense emotional fluctuations, a small fraction of Descendants had a tiny chance of awakening the Power of Law left by an Ancient King at the Source of the Bloodline, thereby gaining a life akin to Cheating!
From Lu Yu's current performance, it was clear his Foundation was solid, his Spirituality stable, with no tendency toward Aberration, so the influence of a Deity could be ruled out!
Rule-based Secret Treasures also required a corresponding Price, and Lu Yu didn't seem to be Missing Arms or Legs.
Only the awakening of an Ancient King Bloodline could explain this illogical speed of advancement!
'Could Lu Yu's mental instability back then have been caused by the dual stimulus of his parents' death and his awakened talent, directly awakening his bloodline?'
'And an Ancient King related to the Sun? No wonder he advanced so quickly while his Spirituality remained stable. If it's related to a Law, then everything makes sense…'
Luo Zisong thought to himself, his appreciation for Lu Yu growing even more.
It wasn't because he might possess a King's Bloodline!
After all, since the establishment of the Supreme Council, there were plenty of True King descendants, but very few could become top-tier powerhouses.
It still depended on individual ability!
He had once read a fantasy biography novel that had a very well-written line.
【A king is not revered for their bloodline, but the bloodline is honored because of the king!】
And he had watched Lu Yu rise step by step.
His Willpower was firm, his actions cautious, and he had shown astonishing Wisdom while conquering Mystic Realms.
This couldn't be explained by a simple bloodline; rather, he himself possessed the potential to become an Undying Magnate!
Having an Ancient King Bloodline was just the icing on the cake for him, not a crucial lifeline!
Lu Yu himself was light; he didn't need others to illuminate him!
"It's a shame that after that Lass Qingyue's pet beast successfully evolved, she left home in a hurry.
I don't know what she's up to. Otherwise, I'd really want to drug them both, lock them in a room, and let me hold a great-grandson ahead of schedule…"
Luo Zisong sighed inwardly.
Because once Lu Yu made a name for himself in this Entrance Examination, he would definitely attract the attention of many Great Clans.
What Great Families lacked the least were descendants, especially pretty girls with average talent.
At that time, Luo Qingyue's competition would be even greater.
'Fortunately, the Alliance encourages Procreation and doesn't enforce monogamy on Beast Tamers. As long as this kid isn't some Pure Love Advocate, there's still a chance…'
Luo Zisong pondered, truly worrying himself sick over the continuation of the Old Luo Family's line.
On the Arena,
Just as Eggy, Little Spider, and the Imperial Black Crimson Dragon Ant were about to continue their attack, the three opposing pet beasts were all recalled into their Beast Taming Space!
Making them pounce on empty air!
Roar!
Eggy flapped its Dragon Wings, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in its Dragon Eyes.
It hadn't had enough of the fight yet!
Little Mouse and Little Spider were quite calm. After all, it wasn't a life-or-death battle.
Completing their Master's Mission was enough.
Xu Shu soothed the three angry pet beasts in his Beast Taming Space and looked at Lu Yu's youthful face, saying with admiration:
"Congratulations, you've passed the Assessment!"
In truth, although his pet beasts seemed to be at a disadvantage, if it were a real life-or-death battle, they wouldn't be so constrained!
Beast Tamers were essentially a bunch of Maniacs.
Aside from the rules restricting them in the Arena, they would use all sorts of dirty tricks at other times, Lacking Martial Virtue!
But…
Xu Shu discovered that, up to this point, he hadn't seen Lu Yu use his Spiritual Puzzle, which already said a lot.
What's more, if the fight continued, the Ritual in the entire Battle Room wouldn't be able to hold up.
If it collapsed, the Imperial Capital Alliance would be alerted!
"Grandpa Xu, you let me win!" Lu Yu scratched his head and said "shyly."
It wasn't a Lie.
After all, the other party hadn't even used his Spiritual Puzzle. And Lu Yu had used a trick, using Eggy's Legendary Dragon Bloodline to suppress a portion of the Cold Breath Flood Dragon's strength.
The Imperial Black Crimson Dragon Ant's special body structure made it fearless in a clash of power.
Little Spider was his trump card, wielding Void Power!
What speed could compare to a Void Jump?
Therefore, suppression was already the limit.
To easily defeat a High-tier Morning Star, he'd have to wait for The Three Little Ones to reach the Spirituality Transformation Level!
But this battle record was already world-shocking!
Even looking across the entire Alliance, he was among the top tier!
Clap! Clap! Clap!
The sound of applause rang out as Yue Hao said with a smile:
"Your strength has indeed exceeded my imagination. However, according to the information I've received, several geniuses from the Great Clans have already ascended to Morning Star this time.
There are even Monsters who possess a Law Seed, so don't let your guard down before the final victory. Arrogance is the greatest enemy!"
"Thank you for the reminder, Teacher Yue."
Lu Yu nodded, his Mindset calm. He didn't feel any Pride because of this.
He would firmly stick to his Bullying the Weak Tactic!
Besides, if he couldn't even defeat opponents of his own age, then how could he talk about engaging in a Power Play with The Supreme Ones and Taboo Existences?
He might as well go home and farm!
His gaze had always been fixed on those figures Above the Myriad Stars!
After hearing this, Xu Shu couldn't help but sigh, "Tsk, tsk, a Law Seed. There are so many Monsters in this batch.
The last two batches were about the same. I think I've also heard a Researcher from the Alliance say that the world's Spiritual Energy Concentration seems to still be increasing.
These Children have really been born in a good era.
Back when we were young, there were only a few at the Morning Star Rank.
Although we were beaten up by them, they are still at Peak Morning Star now, while you've ascended to Luminous Moon first. Among our generation, it seems you've progressed the fastest!"
"If it weren't for Old Luo's conflict between his Main Pet and his Spiritual Puzzle, he probably would have been a few years ahead of me."
Yue Hao shook his head and sighed.
Xu Shu's face stiffened.
Realizing he'd brought up an awkward topic with his big mouth, he was about to remedy it, but Luo Zisong said nonchalantly:
"Let the past be the past. Although the path of Bountiful Harvest of Five Grains is blocked, I'll just walk the path of Bountiful Harvest of Five Bones.
As a Beast Tamer, I should be responsible for them!"
The other two also nodded, not delving deeper into this topic.
Lu Yu listened from the side, roughly understanding what had happened.
Principal Luo Zisong could have ascended to Luminous Moon in the past.
And it was because of the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird!
Decay and prosperity, a Symbiosis, yet mutually exclusive!
Luo Zisong originally wanted to take the path of Bountiful Harvest of Five Grains, so his Puzzle's Attribute should have been related to prosperity.
But the Five-Grain Bountiful Bird turned into the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird!
It was like a lump of cow dung falling into your Congee while you were cooking, ruining the entire pot.
This caused a conflict in Luo Zisong's Spiritual Puzzle.
His Spirituality was no longer in Balance, obstructing his Advancement.
Unless he abandoned his Main Pet, his only options were to fuse it or reverse it!
But both of these paths were extremely difficult.
As for abandoning his Main Pet, Luo Zisong couldn't bring himself to do such a thing!
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore!"
Luo Zisong proactively ended the topic and said to Lu Yu:
"By the way, during this period, several Orders like the Church of Decay, the Great Desire King, and the Church of the Storm have been unusually active in the nearby Great Domains. They might have already entered the domain where the Imperial Capital is located.
So during the College Entrance Exam and the period after it ends, you Kid had better stay in the city. Otherwise, running into this group of Lunatics will be very troublesome!"
"Alright!"
Lu Yu nodded, then followed Xu Shu to take a photo and update his information.
Under the astonished gazes of the Staff, he was certified directly from a Silver Rank Beast Tamer, skipping all the way to the Morning Star Rank!
He unlocked a ton of benefits, such as receiving a house within the third ring road and an annual Allowance if he chose to settle in the Imperial Capital and promised to stay for more than ten years.
If he was still single, he would also receive invitations to high-society matchmaking events, where there would be many noble ladies from small families eager to marry up.
And there was also an Exclusive Alliance Customer Service, and so on…
Furthermore, from now on, Lu Yu could also accept some four-star Missions.
He glanced at the relevant information.
Compared to this, the Silver and Gold Missions were practically child's play!
For example, annihilating a branch of a large Evil God Cult like the Church of the Black Sun, or destroying a medium-sized Demon's Nest that threatened a human city, or even hunting an Overlord Monster that had once destroyed a human town…
Each one was extremely dangerous, but fortunately, the corresponding rewards were very high, starting at several million, and the Materials obtained were his to keep!
Seeing the interested look on Lu Yu's face, Xu Shu said with a smile:
"When you have time, you can take on more missions and save up some Alliance Points. Something good will be coming in a while, and it will be beneficial for you."
Lu Yu was puzzled, but when he asked what it was specifically, Xu Shu chose to keep it a secret.
This made Luo Zisong, who was standing at the side, furiously curse for Riddlers to scram from the Imperial Capital.
Afterward, Luo Zisong and Xu Shu went to the tea room for tea, while Yue Hao took Lu Yu back to Imperial Capital University to register.
The Senior Sister who was originally handling registrations saw Yue Hao arrive and quickly stood up, saying respectfully:
"Hello, Teacher!"
In truth, she was also a Spirituality Transformation level Beast Tamer. Although she couldn't compare to those Monsters, she was among the outstanding students in the sophomore and junior years.
Otherwise, the School wouldn't have arranged for her to handle information registration here.
But whether it was her or the Family behind her, they were far too inferior compared to a Luminous Moon Rank Beast Tamer who could become a Monarch in their own right!
Although Imperial Capital University had many Undying Magnates as Department Heads, they were mostly nowhere to be seen, busy with their own affairs, only occasionally giving lectures.
Therefore, it was basically the Luminous Moon Rank teachers who were in charge, wielding immense power.
Yue Hao gave a slight nod and said nonchalantly, "Student Han Qiong, help him register for the Entrance Examination!"
"Okay!" Han Qiong nodded, but her expression froze when she saw Lu Yu behind Yue Hao.
Didn't they say… this guy was from a Grassroots background?
How did he know a powerful teacher like Yue Hao?
Although she was surprised, Han Qiong, with her good professionalism, quickly completed the information registration.
Because Lu Yu was wearing sunglasses and a hat, a group of people thought he was Someone with connections and silently complained.
A few parents even craned their necks to look at the Screen, only to see…
The display showed eighteen years old, along with a Morning Star Rank certification in Ghostly Blue font. Their hearts trembled.
Another Monster!
Could this year's Imperial Capital Entrance Examination be the hardest in history?
Many Examinees started sighing after hearing the news. Four or five years ago, there was still frequent news of Silver Mid-tier Beast Tamers Finding a treasure and successfully entering Imperial Capital University, but now…
It felt like even Gold Ranks were worth less than dogs!
Unless they chose the Archaeology Department!
But… what was the difference between that and buying a Coffin for yourself in advance?
Han Qiong handed a special Wristband to Lu Yu and instructed:
"Junior Brother, your information has been entered.
The first stage of this Entrance Assessment is an Arena Tournament, held tomorrow at noon in the Imperial Capital Martial Arena. Remember to enter early, or it will be very troublesome.
This Wristband is the latest product from the Machine King Domain. You can use it after verifying your Spiritual Energy.
It will automatically connect to the nearest Alliance network, has all the functions of a mobile phone, and data is free during the Match. You can also use it to stay at the hotel next to Imperial Capital University for a 90% discount.
After the Match starts, it will tell you which Martial Arena to go to and record relevant information. After you enroll, it will be used to check Academic Credits and display your class schedule, so don't lose it."
"Thank you, Senior Sister!" Lu Yu said his thanks and took the Wristband to verify it.
Yue Hao also took him on a tour of Imperial Capital University.
It had to be said, Imperial Capital University was truly worthy of being a Holy Land of Beast Tamers.
The inside was even more shocking than the outside, not because of luxurious buildings, but because of a rich academic and competitive atmosphere.
Professional-grade Battle Stages could be seen everywhere, with many students watching battles, and the tactical level used was extremely high.
In addition to that,
According to Yue Hao, students with a Researcher Talent who weren't skilled in combat could apply for different project Resources.
It didn't matter if they failed; no compensation was needed.
It was just that the difficulty of applying next time would be very high, and most people only had one chance.
But if they could produce certain results, they would receive more Academic Credits and resource investments.
The school would even help them apply for Patents, which would be promoted throughout the Alliance via the Imperial Capital!
Besides that, there were also a large number of outstanding Ecological Mystic Realms from various Great Domains. These weren't Pseudo-ecologies constructed with mechanical equipment like Lu Yu's, but genuine corners of Mystic Realms that had been forcibly broken off, shrunk, and placed in the school.
Time in them could be exchanged for Academic Credits.
As for the facilities deeper inside, only students and teachers could enter!
He could have used Yue Hao's Authority to go in and have a look, but he suddenly had something to do and left first, leaving Lu Yu feeling helpless.
After wandering around a few times, he left Imperial Capital University!
"It was so hard to get to the Imperial Capital, staying cooped up in a hotel is too boring!"
Lu Yu thought for a moment and his first idea was to contact Yu Xiyan to have a meal together and give her the Reward from last time!
However, after he sent the message, Yu Xiyan replied with a smiley face, saying she was busy and they could meet tomorrow, or in her bed late at night.
To this, Lu Yu just sneered and replied that the hotel had a Twin Room, which could prevent any Spills, and she was welcome anytime.
Then Yu Xiyan didn't reply!
"Hah, women!"
Lu Yu muttered, then turned to contact the President, that Rich Woman, to catch up.
The reply was only two words.
"Busy!"
Lu Yu was puzzled. How could everyone be so busy?
But he really didn't have many friends.
Luo Qingyue had graduated long ago, but not from Imperial Capital University.
"Since no one's available, I'll just wander around on my own!"
Just as Lu Yu was about to wander around by himself, he saw an unread message.
His brow raised as he murmured:
"Well now, I have a place to go!"
Meanwhile,
Wearing an apricot-colored top with printed letters and a grayish-green A-line skirt that revealed her long, fair legs, Yu Xiyan walked along the bustling street.
Her Black Hair cascaded down, her stunning curves couldn't be hidden by her clothes, her figure perfect, her aura generous, drawing many admiring glances! [TL] The original text uses a pun 'e鸣惊人' (stunning cry) which sounds like '一鸣惊人' (to become famous overnight).
The 'e' refers to a large bust size, so it's a joke about her 'stunning' chest.
Even in the Imperial Capital, a beauty of this level was a rare sight!
Many people's hearts skipped a beat, but because of the burly man carrying her bags behind her, whose face was twisted in a grimace, no one dared to ask for her contact information.
"This evil woman, she's really treating me like a Beast of burden!"
Qi Wei watched Yu Xiyan's Silhouette with deep Resentment, unable to feel a single trace of beauty, only endless Psychological Trauma.
This woman, it was one thing to order him around, but he never expected… that when they went exploring a Mystic Realm, she would take the loot and leave, causing him to be chased by all sorts of Demonic Beasts!
Several times, he almost went to the Netherworld ahead of schedule!
And even if he tried to sneak away halfway, he would end up taking the blame for various other incidents due to all sorts of accidents!
In the end, he could only obediently return and beg for mercy!
Everything was calculated to a tee!
Although the speed at which his Will improved between life and death was indeed fast, the process was simply too painful!
It directly transformed him from a Young handsome man into an Old cured meat!
And he hadn't edited Lu Yu's videos in a long time either!
So, Qi Wei's greatest wish now was for Lu Yu to quickly take away this Devil in Human Form.
So that he could live a normal life!
Just as Qi Wei was silently complaining, Yu Xiyan stopped in her tracks, making him shiver in fear. He thought his inner thoughts had been guessed and quickly explained:
"Cousin, I really wasn't cursing in my head…"
Before he could finish, Qi Wei realized Yu Xiyan wasn't paying attention to him.
Instead, she had taken a few steps forward, her gaze fixed on a pair of white-haired, red-eyed sisters with unparalleled beauty in the distance!
"They are…" Qi Wei followed her gaze and recognized their identities.
Chiyue Honglian and Chiyue Meng!
They were, so to speak, the Unattainable Beauties in the eyes of all the students in Great Abyss City!
As expected, they had also come to Imperial Capital University for the College Entrance Exam!
And to have met them so coincidentally!
"Hm?"
Chiyue Meng, who was looking down at her phone waiting for a message, suddenly sensed something.
She looked up, her gaze crossing the crowd to meet a pair of Light bluish-green eyes.
That were smiling at her!
Chiyue Meng vs.
Yu Xiyan!
A 6,100-word chapter, asking for Monthly Tickets. I'm having a bit of Writer's Block.
The New Story Arc starts tomorrow.