Chapter 285: Su Instructor? Su Ping's Test Beast!

Chapter 285: Su Instructor? Su Ping's Test Beast!

The casual conversation came to an end.

The trio was well aware of what was important and what could wait.

Cold Sir nodded and turned to the staff member, "Have all the breeders from the provinces arrived?"

"Yes, they're all here! They're currently preparing downstairs."

"Alright, understood. You can go and attend to your tasks now."

Cold Sir stood up, and after the staff member nodded and left, he turned to Master Yin.

"Master Yin, how are the preparations for the selection tests and instruments coming along?"

Master Yin nodded, "Everything is ready. Over the past few days, the third floor has been completely transformed to simulate the internal environment of the Sky Tomb. Additionally, a series of beasts will appear, and we will present everything we know about the internal conditions of the Sky Tomb.

As long as the test beasts enter, they will experience all the known dangers within the Sky Tomb. By going through this simulated environment, we can observe the maximum adaptability of the beasts to this environment. Furthermore, considering the realm limitations of some evolved beasts, the environmental simulation will also have variations for Overlord and Sovereign ranks, allowing us to identify the potential of beasts that have not yet reached the Sovereign rank."

Indeed, this was the selection process for the Sky Tomb's Special Beast Taming Force.

This special force was meant to venture into the Sky Tomb, facing life-threatening situations.

It wasn't a suicide mission.

Unlike the Breeder Tournament, which focused on numerical displays, effects, and universal applicability, this was an entirely different scenario.

Here, the sole criterion for entering the Sky Tomb was practicality in combat.

Anything else was irrelevant.

Cold Sir nodded and let out a long breath, "In that case, let's begin! Let's have those young ones from downstairs come up one by one."

...

Su Ping was unaware that he had already caught someone's attention.

However, he didn't mind.

Su Anyong often found himself in peculiar situations.

At this moment, he wasn't concerned about the so-called banquet.

Currently, Su Ping was in a large hall.

The hall had seating areas, private rooms, and various individual testing instrument rooms.

Additionally, the hall was filled with countless exquisite and delicious foods for the attendees.

At first glance, it didn't resemble a breeder selection competition but rather a unique and special party or ball.

Indeed, as the staff members downstairs mentioned,

this breeder selection event was indeed a special gathering of breeders.

The fewer people who knew about the Special Beast Taming Force and its breeders, the fewer complications there would be.

Even the other breeders representing various provinces present only knew that this was a selection for the Special Beast Taming Force, but not many were familiar with the name Sky Tomb.

Compared to the previous breeder tournament that garnered nationwide attention and participation from countless breeders,

this time, only a sparse crowd was in the hall, while most breeders were preparing in their rooms.

Most people were still unaware of the selection criteria, mode, and other details, so there was no need for unnecessary interactions, and they could simply continue waiting.

Moreover, the most crucial aspect was that for each project in this selection, only one person could be present.

This was to prevent any leaks of confidential information.

One could say that the precautions were taken to the extreme.

However, even with these measures, Su Ping still had acquaintances.

Well, calling them acquaintances might be a stretch, as they had only met briefly in the past.

In fact, Su Ping had almost forgotten their names.

The person who left the deepest impression was someone he had met at the breeding competition.

The representative of the Imperial Capital's Breeding Association, the senior breeder who bred the Jitter Zombie.

Su Ping remembered the Jitter Zombie but had genuinely forgotten the breeder's name.

There were too many participants, from various provinces and universities, and most were part of breeding teams, making it hard to keep track.

Moreover,

Su Ping was the most eye-catching participant in that breeding competition, and the same was true this time.

Su Ping's arrival drew the attention of many.

It was evident that they hadn't expected Su Ping to be present at the breeding competition and now at the Special Beast Taming Force selection led by the Legion.

Wasn't Su Ping known for his expertise in breeding Wolf Lin? This time, the information from various provinces indicated a focus on the Necromancy type. Was there some connection between the two? If one had to make a connection, the Sun Heart of the Thousand Wood Wolf and its solar energy might indeed be effective against Necromancy-type beasts...

Amidst the curious and surprised gazes,

Su Ping was accustomed to such attention and didn't mind at all.

However, he didn't proactively approach others. When he eagerly eyed the neatly arranged but mostly untouched food, someone noticed him.

"Breeder Su, it's good to see you again."

A clear and pleasant voice sounded by Su Ping's ear.

Su Ping turned around and looked at the person who had spoken.

She was a short-haired woman with large black-rimmed glasses, appearing to be in her late twenties, with above-average looks and a very elegant demeanor.

"Hello, who are you?"

Su Ping looked at the hand extended towards him and reached out to shake it gently.

The woman smiled slightly, adjusting the hair by her temple, and said, "Hello, Su Breeder. I'm Jian Yue, a breeder from Jianghai Province, and a participant in this Special Beastmaster Corps Breeder Selection. We met once during the previous Breeder Tournament."

The last Breeder Tournament...? Su Ping scratched his head, trying to recall who this woman was.

He couldn't even remember what Jianghai Province's representative had presented at the tournament, let alone this woman.

Nevertheless, Su Ping nodded.

"Oh, I see..."

It was clear that this woman had only made a brief introduction.

Those who had made it here were undoubtedly individuals with certain capabilities and status within their respective provincial Breeder Associations.

Such people were not fools.

Su Ping, despite his young age, had already achieved the top rank in the previous Breeder Tournament, and anyone could foresee a promising future for him.

This was an opportunity to build connections, and it would be foolish not to take advantage of it.

After a brief chat with Jian Yue, the group soon focused on Su Ping.

Su Ping felt a bit helpless.

He had rushed over from Tian Mountain early in the morning, worried about being late, but he hadn't even had time to eat.

Moreover, he had been cooped up in Tian Mountain for some time, without a single hot meal, and now, with all the delicious food prepared by the Bei Yuan Province Breeder Association, he was truly hungry.

But with everyone swarming around, he didn't have the time to feel embarrassed about showing off his meal.

Fortunately, this situation didn't last long.

Soon, a voice came through the venue's speakers: "Alright, let's begin the selection. There aren't many rules. Just go up to the third floor when you're ready. Don't keep me waiting too long, old man."

The voice was lazy yet carried undeniable authority.

Even through the speakers, it commanded attention.

including Su Ping.

Su Ping narrowed his eyes slightly.

This voice...

As expected!

Cold Sir was indeed the leader of this Special Beastmaster Corps Breeder Selection.

However, the specific details of the selection remained a mystery.

At this thought, Su Ping looked into his Beast Taming Realm: Check if there are any conflicts between the mods you have installed. Sometimes, certain mods may not work well together, causing issues.

Su Ping glanced at his Beast Taming Realm, where Xiao Qianyi was diligently practicing sword techniques, his body shimmering with the glow of the Five Elements.

"Woof!" Xiao Qianyi cried out, and the origami figures on his body burst open like a celestial flower shower.

In the next moment, three sets of Five Elements origami figures merged into three origami beings.

After the trio had cultivated the Super Rank Skill, Su Ping had perfected the remaining two sets of origami figures, preparing them for this very competition.

Now was the perfect time to showcase their power.

As Su Ping stood by, a voice rang out, causing everyone to look at each other in bewilderment. Jian Yue, the first to speak, smiled and said, "Colleagues, who wants to go first?"

Everyone exchanged glances again.

It was clear that the first to go would be at a disadvantage.

The Legion had kept the specifics of the selection process a secret.

They knew nothing about the assessment details or requirements.

Even if they had known, preparation would have been challenging, but the principle of knowing oneself and one's enemy remained true.

After Cold Sir's announcement, none of the attending breeders moved.

Instead, more and more eyes turned towards a particular figure.

The breeders present were numerous, but the most renowned among them was undoubtedly this young man.

He was the perfect candidate to take the lead.

"Breeder Su, are you confident about this selection?" asked an experienced breeder with a smile, his meaning clear.

All eyes turned to Su Ping.

But Su Ping remained unbothered.

Such a situation might provoke resentment in others, especially the young and hot-blooded, who might retaliate.

However, he was different.

In the world of beast taming, whether it was beast trainers' battles or breeders' pet cultivation, one truth remained constant: strength spoke for itself. With strength, one need not worry about anything else.

In this case, he wasn't concerned about his turn order. He walked the path of righteousness, fearless. He wasn't one to hesitate or shy away. The power of the Five Elements origami beings, their Temple Rank, and the Heavenly Five Elements Body were more than enough for Su Ping to feel fearless.

Facing such an inquiry, Su Ping showed no annoyance but smiled and nodded.

"If I don't have the heart to win, I wouldn't have come. But do you really want me to be the first to go?"

At his question, the experienced breeder who had just spoken seemed embarrassed.

As he scanned the crowd, some people also averted their eyes in embarrassment.

Only the first speaker, Jian Yue, who claimed to be from Qilu Province, looked at Su Ping with a peculiar gaze.

What did this guy mean?

Soon, everyone understood what he meant.

Su Ping smiled and continued, "If I go, you'll probably have to come here for nothing. After traveling thousands of miles to Beiyuan, you should at least have some involvement, right?"

As soon as he spoke, everyone in the room froze in their tracks.

Blinking, they stared at the young man before them, momentarily speechless.

What kind of self-confidence was this?

It wasn't just a rumor; was the young breeder who had won the Breeder Tournament truly mature beyond his years?

These words were not a sign of maturity but youthful arrogance.

Too arrogant!

He showed no regard for the breeders from various provinces who had gathered here.

However, it was evident that some in the room might feel resentful, finding Su Ping's words overly arrogant. Still, no one would openly refute him.

Moreover, many were genuinely intrigued.

"If this is the case, even if we've traveled thousands of miles, witnessing Su's decisive judgment in selecting a beast would make this trip worthwhile."

The senior breeder from the imperial capital, who clearly held a higher status and strength among the crowd, smiled.

"It's a pity that we can't see Su's results. Otherwise, I'd like to see what kind of beast could give Su such confidence! Since that's the case, we'll wait for Su's triumphant return!"

Jian Yue, from Qilu Province, smiled mischievously.

Su Ping also smiled slightly, "There will be an opportunity."

Indeed, there would be an opportunity, as by the end of this year, at the Breeder Tournament, Su Ping would publicly reveal the evolution of the Origami Being.

But not now.

Amidst everyone's admiring gazes, Su Ping slowly walked out of the crowd.

In the magnificent golden hall, the young breeder's back was the first to leave the crowd, showing no signs of unease or awkwardness. It was as if he was meant to walk ahead of everyone, even the world.

He even had the leisure to turn around and wave at the others.

Someone quickly raised their hand to respond, but soon froze, realizing that the young genius breeder who led them wasn't waving; he was simply reaching for some cakes on the table as he passed by, taking one in each hand.

He seemed more like a casual stroller at a night market than a participant in the breeding selection.

Watching this figure slowly disappear at the staircase, heading towards the internal third-floor elevator, someone finally spoke up, "Forget everything else; this confidence alone is beyond our reach!"

Someone nodded, showing disdain.

Confidence? Was it confidence or arrogance? Was it wisdom or foolishness?

It was clearly youthful arrogance.

Too arrogant!

He showed no respect for the breeders from various provinces who had gathered here.

However, it was evident that some in the room might feel resentful, finding Su Ping's words overly arrogant. Still, no one would openly refute him.

Moreover, many were genuinely intrigued.

"If this is the case, even if we've traveled thousands of miles, witnessing Su's decisive judgment in selecting a beast would make this trip worthwhile."

The senior breeder from the imperial capital, who clearly held a higher status and strength among the crowd, smiled.

"It's a pity that we can't see Su's results. Otherwise, I'd like to see what kind of beast could give Su such confidence! Since that's the case, we'll wait for Su's triumphant return!"

Jian Yue, from Qilu Province, smiled mischievously.

Su Ping also smiled slightly, "There will be an opportunity."

Indeed, there would be an opportunity, as by the end of this year, at the Breeder Tournament, Su Ping would publicly reveal the evolved Origami Being.

But not now.

Amidst everyone's admiring gazes, Su Ping slowly walked out of the crowd.

In the magnificent golden hall, the young breeder's back was the first to leave the crowd, showing no signs of unease or awkwardness. It was as if he was meant to walk ahead of everyone, even the world.

He even had the leisure to turn around and wave at the others.

Someone quickly raised their hand to respond, but soon froze, realizing that the young genius breeder who led them wasn't waving; he was simply reaching for some cakes on the table as he passed by, taking one in each hand.

He seemed more like a casual stroller at a night market than a participant in the breeding selection.

Watching this figure slowly disappear at the staircase, heading towards the internal third-floor elevator, someone finally spoke up, "Forget everything else; this confidence alone is beyond our reach!"

Someone nodded, showing disdain.

Confidence? Was it confidence or arrogance? Was it wisdom or foolishness?

It was clearly youthful arrogance.

Too arrogant!

He showed no respect for the breeders from various provinces who had gathered here.

However, it was evident that some in the room might feel resentful, finding Su Ping's words overly arrogant. Still, no one would openly refute him.

Moreover, many were genuinely intrigued.

"If this is the case, even if we've traveled thousands of miles, witnessing Su's decisive judgment in selecting a beast would make this trip worthwhile."

The senior breeder from the imperial capital, who clearly held a higher status and strength among the crowd, smiled.

"It's a pity that we can't see Su's results. Otherwise, I'd like to see what kind of beast could give Su such confidence! Since that's the case, we'll wait for Su's triumphant return!"

Jian Yue, from Qilu Province, smiled mischievously.

Su Ping also smiled slightly, "There will be an opportunity."

Indeed, there would be an opportunity, as by the end of this year, at the Breeder Tournament, Su Ping would publicly reveal the evolved Origami Being.

But not now.

Amidst everyone's admiring gazes, Su Ping slowly walked out of the crowd.

In the magnificent golden hall, the young breeder's back was the first to leave the crowd, showing no signs of unease or awkwardness. It was as if he was meant to walk ahead of everyone, even the world.

He even turned around and waved at the others.

Someone quickly raised their hand to respond, but soon froze, realizing that the young genius breeder wasn't waving; he was simply reaching for some cakes on the table as he passed by, taking one in each hand.

He seemed more like a casual stroller at a night market than a participant in the breeding selection.

Watching this figure slowly disappear at the staircase, heading towards the internal third-floor elevator, someone finally spoke up, "Forget everything else; this confidence alone is beyond our reach!"

Someone nodded, showing disdain.

He initially thought that this kid had overheard his phone call and deliberately came to find out his location after learning that he was supposed to meet him at the Breeder Association that evening.

However, upon second thought, this was impossible. The selection for the Elite Beastmaster Corps was not something the average person would know about. Moreover, not only was the Northern Province Breeder Association on guard, but the Legion was also involved.

Without an introduction letter, it was impossible for anyone to get in.

Thus, there was only one remaining possibility, although both Su Anyong and Cold Sir were a bit taken aback by it.

Su Anyong glared at his eldest son. If it weren't for the Ghost Saint and Master Yin being present, and the fact that it was a video recording, he would have stood up and given this rabbit who had kept him in the dark a good zap.

Master Yin, who was sitting next to him, clearly saw Su Ping as well.

However, although he had seen a picture of Su Ping before, he didn't recognize this unruly-looking young man at first glance.

These past few days in the Heavenly Mountain, Su Ping had been sunburned, making him hard to recognize.

It couldn't be denied that this first impression made Master Yin frown deeply.

Eating while coming in?

What province's breeder doesn't know manners and rules?

"Which province's breeder are you? Don't you know to respect the Ghost Saint, me, and Instructor Su?"

Master Yin said, frowning.

Su Ping finally came back to his senses.

He then gave a strange and suspicious look at his father, who was sitting behind the glass in his military uniform.

Instructor Su?

So this old man is actually an instructor for the Celestial Grave Special Beastmaster Corps?

Su Ping had originally thought that a Sovereign Rank top-tier beastmaster, who was about to break through to the Imperial Rank, was deep enough for this old man to hide. But it turned out there was even more depth to him?

Su Anyong, oh Su Anyong.

For such a big deal, this old man didn't even hint at it. Although he knew that this kind of information would never be disclosed, Su Ping still felt a bit angry at the old man.

You even cry poor all the time, you old fox!

He glanced again at Su Anyong, who was also slowly coming to his senses.

To be honest, this old man looked pretty handsome in his military uniform.

Su Ping smacked his lips and finally reacted, facing the other two who had yet to speak and the clearly displeased Master Yin:

"Sorry, I was too abrupt."

Master Yin's frown eased slightly, and he said:

"This is the Honorable Ghost Saint, this is Instructor Su, and I am Master Yin Luo, a Necromantic Breeding Master of the Breeder Association.

Now, introduce yourself first, then summon your pet beast for the environment simulation combat test. Also, note that this selection involves Dragon Nation's secrets!

All details must not be disclosed to the outside world! After the selection, come over and sign the confidentiality agreement! If there is a leak, you will be one of the first to be held accountable for the investigation."

"Understood!"

Su Ping saluted, standing straight and said:

"Greetings, Honorable Ghost Saint, Master Yin, and Instructor Su! I am Su Ping, a breeder from Jianghai Province, participating in the selection for the Elite Beastmaster Corps. I am honored to be part of this selection!"

Master Yin nodded, his face showing impatience as he said:

"Jianghai Province..."

Huh?

He had only just started speaking when Master Yin suddenly paused, then looked at Su Ping: "Jianghai Province? What's your name?"

"Reporting to Master Yin, I am Su Ping, a breeder from Jianghai Province! I apologize, I was indeed very hungry. I didn't mean to disrespect you, the Honorable Ghost Saint, and Instructor Su."

"Su Ping..."

Master Yin blinked and pursed his lips, then suddenly turned to look at the two who had already been staring at him in speechless disbelief.

Sure enough, from their gazes, he got the confirmation and a look of helplessness.

Clearly, they had just learned about this as well.

Instantly, Master Yin turned back to Su Ping, who was standing straight behind the glass, his voice and gaze much gentler than before:

"I see, it's fine, it's fine. I was just wondering who could be so straightforward. Su Ping, what is your pet beast for the selection? Summon it!"

Straightforward?

You didn't say that before.

Cold Sir shot a glance at this old fox who could talk like a human to humans and like a ghost to ghosts.

Was this old fox losing face just to take on a student? But then again, this face might not be his to lose.

He paused, then also looked at the glass behind.

They really hadn't expected that Su Ping's true purpose for coming to Northern Province was actually this?

However, in their expectant gazes, Su Ping didn't rush to summon his pet beast. Instead, he saluted and said:

"Before the test begins, I would like to remind the Honorable Ghost Saint, Master Yin, and Instructor Su!

My participating pet beast involves important secrets of the Dragon Nation.

All details must not be disclosed to the outside world! All video records must be destroyed and not viewed by outsiders.

After the selection, I will have you three sign a confidentiality agreement! If there is a leak, the three of you will be the first to be held accountable."

Hearing Su Ping's resolute voice through the glass, the three of them were stunned.

For a moment, they were a bit taken aback:

Why does this sound so familiar?

Finally, I can ask for monthly votes, sniff, sniff, you won't vote for someone else, right?

(End of Chapter)

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