Chapter 218: Ancient Breed Beast! Su An Yong's Breakdown!

Chapter 218: Ancient Breed Beast! Su An Yong's Breakdown!

"What do you think devolution is?"

Upon returning to the academy, Su Ping didn't rush back to Sang Sheng's dormitory.

There was still an hour until dinner, and he accompanied Ye Zhou to the campus coffee shop.

Unfortunately, Su Ping really couldn't get used to this drink, and he didn't come here to drink coffee this time.

In response to Ye Zhou's question, Su Ping pondered for a moment:

"In this world, where there is death, there is also new life. The opposition between life and death represents the opposition between the positive and negative poles of all things. Therefore, where there is evolution, there is also devolution. Devolution is the reduction of one's own life form and level.

Of course, it may also be due to adjustments in the living environment. During the development of the ecosystem, certain aspects may affect the extinction of a species, and these aspects will gradually disappear in the evolution of the species.

In the era of beast taming, it is the reduction of one's own energy and level. At the same time, if one were to put it bluntly, there might also be another term that is relatively appropriate, and that is regression."

Ye Zhou nodded:

"Pet taming history generally believes that all beasts in the world are constantly evolving. Under the rules of evolution, this progress can be very slow or very fast.

With coincidences and modern human assistance, beast taming evolution can occur many times in a few decades or even a century. Most evolutions, due to the accumulation of energy resources, will greatly enhance one's strength!

However, in ancient times, when beast tamers had not yet completely dominated the land, or even before they appeared, this evolution was the accumulation and construction of time!"

Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed slightly:

"But in this case, there are still some unexplained aspects!"

Ye Zhou was slightly taken aback but soon revealed a smile and nodded in appreciation:

"As expected of the first place in this breeding competition, you're right. There are indeed some unexplained aspects here. The most intuitive one is, if all modern beast forms are evolved, then why are there often records of more powerful beasts in ancient times? For example, the ancient breed beast 'Kunpeng' mentioned in the breeding results of the Black Spot Flying Fish in Min Yue Province. No one has ever truly seen a mythical beast appear, but the 'Kunpeng' that existed in ancient times, even if it wasn't a mythical beast, was probably a legendary creature.

However, these creatures did not pass down, and apart from the difficulty of reproduction, the main reason is that even if they have the bloodline of subspecies, they have also completed the so-called 'energy-free' evolution in the passage of time!

Or, to put it another way, it's devolution. It's true devolution!"

"True devolution..."

Su Ping's eyes narrowed slightly.

At this moment, Su Ping suddenly realized what Ye Zhou was trying to say.

The devolution he had mentioned and imagined before was fundamentally different from what Ye Zhou was thinking of.

Su Ping's previous notion of devolution was the form before evolution.

But the 'evolution' Su Ping mentioned might not be true 'evolution'.

At this moment, Ye Zhou's eyes shone with brilliance:

"Exactly! There is a lot of direct evidence in historical archaeology that powerful beasts existed in ancient times and later disappeared over time. Perhaps it's because they were 'devolved'.

For example, Kunpeng, perhaps due to a decrease in power, caused its offspring and subspecies to be unable to maintain their energy forms, so they also evolved.

After evolving, they became more adapted to this world, but the power displayed was reduced. However, their reproduction speed increased, their bodies became more concealed, and their survival rules became more suitable."

Su Ping's eyebrows knitted together.

Ye Zhou's words were completely opposite to what he had thought.

His own thoughts were much simpler, similar to the relationship between the Forest Wolf and the Wood Wolf.

He merely wanted to develop more evolved forms based on the 'Wood Wolf' form, using the 'Wood Wolf' as a foundation.

However, he hadn't expected Ye Zhou's perspective to be much broader.

It was even possible that this was an entirely new and unique evolutionary path.

"The regression evolution of ancient breed beasts?"

He unconsciously blurted out these words.

Ye Zhou's eyes lit up even more:

"Exactly! That's precisely what I mean!"

"Have you found a way?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Zhou's expression froze slightly.

Su Ping rolled his eyes, clearly indicating that this guy was also in a purely conceptual stage.

It was just an idea.

"I can't really be considered a breeder; in this regard, it's only because I have a time-based beast, which has a deeper sense of the passage of time and a more obvious perception of ancient traces, so it's just an idea."

Su Ping nodded, quickly understood what he meant, and then directly proposed a method to test this concept:

"Your idea is intriguing, but in fact, implementing it is much more challenging than the method of finding evolution from a devolved form that I mentioned earlier.

First, the first step is to find a companion beast with the ancient bloodline, ensuring that the ancient species can guarantee the regression of its bloodline and gradually become stronger.

Otherwise, if the bloodline regresses through resources, even if it's from the Common Rank and regresses to the Elite Rank, but not only do the skills not increase, the strength of the skills doesn't increase, and the quantity decreases instead, then it's a complete failure.

Second, the bloodline gene is an extremely complex companion beast bioengineering project. The knowledge involved here is not something that can be accomplished by just thinking about it. You need to know the ultimate source of this bloodline regression and have a profound understanding of that source companion beast to be able to do it!"

Ye Zhou listened very seriously and nodded.

He was also a little lost, it was obvious that no matter how strong the person in front of him was, and no matter how talented the two of them were, they were still very young when they entered the Breeder Competition. Ye Zhou even surpassed his peers at Metropolis Academy, but in the end, he was still a true youth.

In this regard, he had some ingenious ideas, but how to start, it was very, very difficult.

However, Su Ping smiled slightly:

"Your idea is interesting, but it's unlikely that I'll have free time in the next half a year to research this. However, if you have any questions, you can ask me."

"In my free time, I can help you! So, first find a clear regression companion beast, and then trace its bloodline through historical archaeology to find its origin, and then work from that one companion beast."

Ye Zhou blinked and then nodded firmly, and after returning to his usual self, he said:

"Good! As for what you said, the strength regression of companion beasts in this kind of post-modern situation, I also have some ideas, but I haven't tried them specifically yet."

"Oh?"

Ye Zhou laughed:

"Actually, the principle is simple. Evolution is not only a change in form brought about by the increase in personal energy, but also a transformation of the soul..."

...

At the dinner table, Sang Sheng and Qin Xiao Xue spoke repeatedly, although Qin Chuan didn't speak, he was always watching Su Ping.

However, in just a short while, Su Ping had already zoned out several times.

The others didn't mind and certainly wouldn't blame Su Ping.

After all, no matter what, the events of this day were indeed too rich for someone of Su Ping's age.

This day's events would likely make people remember Su Ping.

However, they obviously didn't know that at this moment, Su Ping wasn't paying attention to these minor matters, but was purely still thinking about what Ye Zhou had said to him earlier.

Su Ping never underestimated others.

But it must be said that after coming to Metropolis Academy, the little paper man Qian Yi easily broke Ye Zhou's Elite Rank record.

This made him feel proud inside, even if he didn't show it on the surface.

However, after further contact with Ye Zhou and their discussions about evolution, Su Ping also understood that there was no shortage of talents like Ye Zhou in Dragon Kingdom.

These discussions benefited both of them.

Especially for Su Ping, it was like opening up an entirely new direction.

In particular, the soul of companion beasts was a completely unknown domain.

Perhaps with time, after meeting with Lord Leng again, he could ask this person who was unmatched in the field of souls in Dragon Kingdom, the Ghost Saint.

"Su Ping, when are you planning to return to Linzhou?"

Sang Sheng's question made Su Ping come back to his senses, and after thinking for a moment, he replied directly:

"In the next two days, preferably tomorrow or the day after. It's been half a month since I came out, haha, there's probably a lot of things waiting for me back home."

Sang Sheng smiled slightly: "Indeed, there's a lot of things, although the online news has calmed down, as long as you don't cause any more trouble, the heat will decrease.

However, in Linzhou, it probably won't be that simple, there will likely still be many people coming to the door."

Qin Xiao Xue, who was sitting next to them, spoke up:

"You don't need money anymore, if you ask me, just close down the breeding base."

If it was Dong Mu Yun, she definitely wouldn't say this.

However, Su Ping didn't mind Qin Xiao Xue's thoughtless words.

Moreover, the operation of Heart of Wood wouldn't affect him much at this time.

But before Su Ping could speak, Qin Chuan spoke up:

"How can a man not have a favorite career? Whether it's breeding, business..."

Before Qin Chuan could finish his sentence, he saw his mother's smiling gaze, and immediately felt like a mouse seeing a cat, and nodded twice:

"Yes... education..."

Qin Xiao Xue ignored her father's twisted logic.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Qin Chuan simply stopped talking and continued to focus his attention on this rather bland dinner.

Su Ping didn't mind this guy who was always dissatisfied. He smiled and said:

"Wood of Heart is Grandpa's life's work. He always wanted to make Wood of Heart prosperous and powerful."

Qin Xiao Xue nodded, and didn't continue the conversation.

However, Sang Sheng suddenly laughed and said, "Oh, right, Su Ping, your grandfather also had a military career, didn't he?"

Su Ping was taken aback, then nodded, "I think so. My father mentioned it once before."

Sang Sheng chuckled, "When Ghost Saint was young, he also had experience guarding the border in the Western Desert."

Su Ping was surprised, but Sang Sheng didn't continue the conversation on this topic. Instead, he changed the subject and said, "You've been out for so long, it's time to go back. Tomorrow, I'll have Ah Qin send you and Master Zhu Hong to Linzhou."

"Master Zhu Hong's visit to Linzhou is an opportunity for you. If you have any questions, you can ask him. It will definitely be beneficial for you."

"Yes, thank you, Dean..."

...

After a busy day, Su Ping and Sang Sheng chatted over dinner about the upcoming matters. Sang Sheng expressed his understanding of Su Ping's decision to avoid the fame that was brewing.

Becoming famous at a young age is something many people aspire to, and indeed, it's better to seize the opportunity early on. However, for someone like Su Ping, who possesses genuine skills, it might be a disadvantage.

If it weren't for Master Zhu Hong publicly accepting the call from Sang Sheng and Saint in front of everyone, and if Su Ping hadn't returned to the academy immediately after the task was completed, there might have been visitors knocking on his door that very night.

All sorts of temptations would have inevitably come knocking on his door.

It's unfair to expect young people to resist these temptations with their willpower alone.

Therefore, the two Holy Spirit Rank individuals spoke up, and to the greatest extent possible, they minimized this possibility.

Even so, as Su Ping lay in bed that night, the constant friend requests he received showed the impact he had made within his circle of acquaintances.

Su Ping glanced at the friend requests.

There were so many that he couldn't count them all at a glance.

Some were people he knew, some he didn't, some he had heard of but didn't know, and some he had never heard of and didn't know.

All sorts of people, from classmates he hadn't contacted in eight hundred years, to teachers, directors, principals, and even vice-principals from his alma mater.

There were also representatives from renowned companies in Dragon Kingdom, such as Dragon Prosperity Group and Kunlun Group.

These companies weren't just adding him as a friend; in the friend request notes, they clearly stated their primary request—money.

Indeed, it was straightforward and aggressive.

They euphemistically called it breeding research sponsorship fees, but they didn't mention what they would offer in return.

However, Su Ping wasn't the type to be tempted by such trivial matters.

He didn't need to.

If it were just about money, Pingyun Group could provide enough financial support.

Therefore, Su Ping declined all friend requests from companies like Dragon Prosperity Group and Kunlun Group, politely refusing them in his replies.

As for the rest,

Su Ping carefully selected a few.

Among them were enrollment directors from various universities, and even some vice-chancellors. Su Ping accepted their requests.

However, he politely declined their invitations to join their universities, not as a student but as a guest professor, as mentioned by Sang Sheng earlier. He explained his reasons clearly.

Su Ping wasn't the type to become arrogant with success.

People should be bold when necessary, but they should also remember that the more praise they receive, the more cautious they should be, paying attention to even the smallest details.

If one remains arrogant after success, they will be cursed by true villains and small-minded people.

They might even harbor jealousy in their hearts.

Although he wasn't afraid, there was no need to invite trouble.

When one is in a favorable situation, it's like grasping the moon from the bottom of the water; when one is in a bad situation, it's like biting ice and chewing snow, growing lotuses in the fire.

Although the meaning of the saying doesn't exactly match Su Ping's current situation, some of the wisdom still applies.

Therefore, Su Ping thought it over and decided to accept some friend requests from people he knew, such as the principal and class teacher from his alma mater.

For those he had never heard of, he replied once and then ignored them.

Then, Su Ping decisively turned off the friend request feature.

The world is a vast ocean of knowledge, but not everyone can fully grasp and comprehend it. Fortunately, in the world of Beastmasters, strength is more valuable than knowledge.

However, besides those who sent congratulatory messages, there were also many others who did not call to express their joy.

Strangely, despite the messages, no one called to congratulate him.

Su Ping quickly scanned through the messages and replied to them collectively before opening his father, Su An Yong's, communication:

[Su Ping: Bro, am I awesome or what?]



[Su An Yong: Awesome! From now on, I won't even call you 'Dad'. You're my ancestor, right? Is that enough?]



Su An Yong replied swiftly.

It was evident that although this old man was not very reliable, the impact of today's events had left him wide awake.

[Su Ping: No need. Just give me the Super Shadow you owe me later.]



[Su An Yong: ???]



[Su An Yong: Su Ping, do you still have any shame? Hey? I've been keeping an eye on my coffin money, and you've been coveting it all this time, right? You're not even stealing from me; you won it from me in the first place!]



[Su Ping: ??? How am I shameless? A skinny horse has long hooves, and a son stealing from his father isn't a thief! Besides, we didn't steal it; we won it from you!]



[Su An Yong: Get lost, stop wasting my time here. What Elite Rank is Xiao Qing at now?]



[Su Ping: She's at Elite Seventh Stage, and I'm using resources to promote her. I estimate that in a few days, she'll reach the Eighth Stage. Su An Yong, don't change the subject.]



[Su An Yong: Have you decided on the direction of her evolution?]



[Su Ping: Yes, I've already started working on it.]



[Su An Yong: Good.]



After this, Su Ping did not reply again and fell into silence.

Since the Super Shadow was coming, he might as well leave the old man hanging.

Su Ping knew that Su An Yong had been holding back as well.

The father and son had competed in their conversations several times, seeing who would give in first.

However, in most cases, Su An Yong would win.

But now, Su Ping held the initiative, so he remained calm and unhurried.

Finally, after three minutes, Su An Yong could no longer hold back.

[Su An Yong: Su Ping, what's the deal with Lao Sha?]



[Su Ping: What do you mean? Su An Yong, do you know how Lao Sha got his Wolf King's Majesty skill?]



[Su An Yong: How would I know? Lao Sha is several years older than me! He's old enough to be your uncle! It's only you, you little brat, who keeps leading Lao Sha astray!]



After a pause, Su An Yong's message came through again:

[Su An Yong: But when Lao Gui was serving in the northwest, his highest commander-in-chief primarily used Wolf pets. Lao Sha probably got it from the Western Desert back then.

The Western Desert mainly guards against three types of creatures. One is the wind and sand elemental spirit beasts in the southwestern desert storms of West Sea Province.

The other is the ferocious beasts in the desert, which include all kinds. Decades ago, they also had to guard against the wolf packs on the vast grasslands of the northwest,

but that's not necessary now. Alright, stop wasting time, and tell me about Lao Sha's Super Rank Skill.]



Su Ping didn't know much about the Western Desert and wasn't interested at the moment.

[Su Ping: Oh, you mean that?]



Then, Su Ping stopped replying.

It was clear that Su Ping just wanted to tease the old man.

He put down his phone, intending to reply later, but after a day of participating in the Beastmaster Competition, witnessing various Beastmasters and their achievements, his mind went through stages of excitement, numbness, and finally exhaustion.

Finally, he relaxed and couldn't resist the sleepiness that overwhelmed him. He fell asleep right there.

In the middle of the night in Northern Origin Province, inside Su An Yong's personal quarters in the Northern Origin Legion, Su An Yong's eyes were bloodshot from staying up for most of the night.

Then, he finally gave in and sent a message:

[Su Ping, where are you?] (January 2, 225, 1:32)



[Huh? What's the deal with that Super Rank Skill?] (January 2, 225, 1:37)



[Tell me quickly, what's the Sun's Heart all about?] (January 2, 225, 1:47)



[?] (January 2, 225, 1:57)



[?] (January 2, 225, 2:05)



[?] (January 2, 225, 2:22)



[Okay!] (January 2, 225, 3:01)



[Su Ping, come on, answer my call!] (January 2, 225, 3:22)



[You little brat, are you itching for a beating?] (January 2, 225, 3:39)



[Alright, alright! Wait for me to get back!] (January 2, 225, 4:00)



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