Chapter 338: The Upcoming National Assessment!

Chapter 338: The Upcoming National Assessment!

Su Ping slowly opened his eyes.

He had slept deeply for a while.

After all, since a few days ago, with the involvement of Han Wu Suo Jiang Song's evolution, the study of the Spirit Land, and the subsequent sudden incident with the Flame Core, Su Ping had not had a good night's rest.

Now, he finally had some time to rest, but this situation seemed reasonable.

As he opened his eyes, Su Ping was surprised to find that his spiritual energy had increased again, reaching the sixth level of Overlord Rank.

The spiritual energy boost from Xiao Qing's evolution had also been gradually and completely absorbed, so this improvement was not unexpected.

Su Ping yawned and checked the time.

He then took out his phone, recalling that after sending off Ding Yan and welcoming Liu Fuhai the night before, he had lain in bed, and Fei Fei had told him about Ye Zou's incessant phone calls the day before.

But he was too tired, and since Ye Zou wasn't in a hurry, Su Ping didn't feel the need to rush.

Now, early in the morning, Su Ping finally had the chance to see Ye Zou's eagerness about the matter through the phone call.

Seeing the dozens of missed calls, Su Ping's eyelids twitched.

Feeling a bit guilty, he didn't call back directly but thought for a moment before sending the video of Ya Ya's evolution and the subsequent battle, including the use of skills.

Of course, in these videos, all scenes related to Little Flame were edited out.

After waiting for a while, Ye Zou's call came through.

"Hey, you finally picked up your phone, huh?"

Ye Zou's voice, filled with resentment, sounded from the other end of the line.

"Haha, sorry, sorry, blame me, blame me. I've been busy these past few days and didn't pay attention. I sent you the video of the Dark Flame Ancient Crow's Atavistic Evolution..."

"I saw it, so it's indeed related to that matter, and it's because of that ancient energy..."

"It should be, but the situation is complicated..."

Su Ping didn't want to say more to Ye Zou.

He couldn't reveal too much about the space's ability to absorb energy, and he still didn't know what the Flame Lord's Flame Secret Realm was.

Su Ping believed that the existence of the 'Ancient Flame' was not a secret known only to him, and he couldn't guarantee what might happen if it were exposed recklessly.

Obviously, Ye Zou on the other end of the call seemed to understand something:

"Well, we can talk face-to-face when the time comes. By the way, are you okay? I saw your video from the East Sea, and it doesn't seem like a big deal..."

Ye Zou's words made Su Ping startled:

"What? What Imperial Capital? What do you mean by no problem?"

"The Youth Professional Assessment! The exam schedule appeared yesterday morning, and in two months, it will be the preliminary test! Each province requires that the age of the top ten young Beastmasters not exceed twenty-four, and their rank must not be higher than the Overlord Rank. Only then will they be qualified to go to the Imperial Capital for the final assessment.

This is also the last Youth Professional Assessment before the education reform. After this, the professional assessment will be reset with the education reform. You didn't know?"

Ye Zou was clearly surprised that Su Ping didn't even know about this.

After all, these past few days, the internet had been abuzz with discussions about this, and it was the most attention-grabbing topic. It was a bit unreasonable for Su Ping not to know.

However, Su Ping had no idea about these things. He had been in seclusion researching the Flame Core and hadn't paid attention to online news.

Nevertheless, Qin Erlong and Sang Sheng had mentioned the matter Ye Zou spoke of before.

"The top ten in each province? Not older than twenty-four? Those requirements are quite strict."

Su Ping clicked his tongue.

Although he was not yet twenty and had only awakened for a year, he had already reached such a high rank. However, Su Ping naturally wouldn't compare himself to most people.

He had grown to this point, and he and his Companion Beast had used countless precious resources! Combined with his innate meditation talent, he was indeed extraordinary.

Su Ping was not the type to be content with a meager existence. After all, he had experienced times when he had to split a dollar into two, so he understood that it was not easy for ordinary people to acquire such vast resources.

"I guess the competition will be intense when the time comes. After all, this is a rare opportunity for young Beastmasters to make a name for themselves nationwide.

You've been hiding your abilities well, but this time, you won't be able to hide anymore. I'm looking forward to our Beast Taming battle. I feel like I've got the upper hand, but if we were the same age, I'm not sure if I'd be a match for you."

Su Ping's eyelids twitched.

"You seem pretty confident."

Ye Zhou's words were filled with unparalleled confidence.

But this guy had just said that he had witnessed his battle on Moon Island in West Dragon Lake.

The strength displayed by the Origami Man and Xiao Qing in that battle was not enough to make this guy wary, was it? Even if Qian Yi had not shown the terror of the Heavenly Five Elements Body, Xiao Qing's external incarnation had already given a glimpse of her potential.

That was the cultivation of effortlessly fighting above one's rank!

"Hehe, you'll see soon enough, Su Ping. I owe you one! This time, with the successful atavistic evolution theory, you've helped me. I, Ye Zhou, am determined to win first place in this youth assessment! No one, not you, nor the Imperial Capital or anyone else, not even Qin Xiaoxue, can stop me!"

Ye Zhou's voice rang out again.

Just like when Su Ping had first met this guy.

Su Ping could even imagine the arrogant and smug look on his face as he spoke these boastful words.

However, Su Ping didn't feel any aversion to it. In a beastmaster battle, if Ye Zhou could defeat him fairly, he wouldn't have much to say.

After all, Su Ping was only at this age, and compared to Ye Zhou, who had been cultivating at the Overlord Rank for so long, he was already considered to have reached the pinnacle at this level.

Speaking of which, why would a successful atavistic evolution help this guy?

It was natural not to ask too much about matters involving the other party's companion beast.

But thinking about it, it made sense. Ye Zhou wasn't a breeder, and the reason he was so concerned about this atavistic evolution was probably because of other connections.

However, he did have some impressions of his three companion beasts: the Time Hourglass, the Ice Cricket, and Ringed Tiger, all of which were time-based companion beasts.

Time-based?

Su Ping's lips curled up, revealing a faint smile.

"Good, then I'll wait and see."

Indeed, he didn't know much about time-based companion beasts.

Being able to witness various companion beast battles was indeed quite exciting.

After chatting with Ye Zhou for a while, Su Ping put down his phone.

Su Ping never looked down on others, let alone someone like Ye Zhou.

The fact that his companion beast had super-ranked skill cultivation didn't mean others didn't.

On a stage like the national professional assessment, it was needless to say how many outstanding young breeders there would be.

Those with impressive family backgrounds, and even with the advantage of age.

To think that one was invincible among beastmasters of the same rank would be like a frog at the bottom of a well.

With this thought, Su Ping sat up on the bed and glanced at his phone. As expected, recently, there had been numerous discussions on this topic.

Su Ping skimmed through them, and they were the same as what Ye Zhou had said.

Two months, which meant that by mid-June, it would be time for the provincial preliminary exams.

It seemed that he would also need to make a final sprint in these two months.

He didn't aim to stand at the same level as others, but he wanted to close the gap and not fall too far behind in terms of rank.

However, he also had many things to do.

With this thought, Su Ping's consciousness immersed himself in the Versatile Ledger.

After perfecting and developing the Flame Core cultivation, as expected, as a universal potion formula for the fire attribute with such strong effects, the Versatile Ledger provided 100 points of universal experience.

Although it was relatively speaking, just a drop in the bucket, it was still a small step towards developing the Rainbow Dragon cultivation.

With this thought, Su Ping didn't rush to get up. Instead, he pondered for a moment, considering whether he could make any improvements to his companion beasts in the two months before the professional assessment.

First, he needed to prioritize the progress of meditation and the application of resources for his two main combat companion beasts to ensure a rapid increase in rank.

As for combat experience, Su Ping didn't need to worry too much about that.

The Origami Man had countless origami men to practice combat with at any time, and as for Xiao Qing, her external incarnation meant that the best help for her was to allow this little guy to practice fighting with herself at any time.

With this in mind, apart from continuing to improve their rank, he didn't seem to have any other training to enhance the combat power of these two little guys?

The Origami Man, Qian Yi, did have one theoretical area for improvement.

That was the Origami Man's Sword Soul, the Sword Intent origin based on Holy-Class resources, which should become a super-ranked skill, Sword Intent, once the Origami Man reached the Overlord Rank.

Speaking of Qianyi's personal combat strength, it is somewhat inferior to Xiao Qing's.

After all, Qianyi's main combat power boost still relies on the countless paper swords of the origami figures.

The abilities of the little paper figures, those messy sword techniques, and the improvements after evolving into the Paper Immortal Swordsman last time, are relatively average.

If it weren't for the paper swords, there could be a tenfold difference in combat power.

Not to mention compared to Xiao Qing's dual super-tier boosts from her Green Demon Body and her external incarnation, even Lao Sha's Sun Heart, a single super-tier boost, is lacking.

However, if it were in its complete form state, with those paper swords assembled, the Great Elemental Heart, Five Elements Heavenly Body, and other super-tier skill configurations would be enough to dazzle many people's eyes.

But at this moment, Su Ping doesn't know that when the time for the professional assessment comes, if the little paper figure were to assemble those paper swords, whether it would comply with the regulations.

Would it be considered a companion beast battle? So, the main focus for the next period should be on improving the little paper figure's strength? But after careful consideration, there doesn't seem to be a good starting point!

What to do? Should he focus on improving Qianyi's sword techniques?

Su Ping fell into deep thought.

But the problem is, how to cultivate sword techniques?

Su Ping doesn't even understand what these so-called sword techniques are.

In martial arts novels and films, those supposedly invincible ultimate sword techniques don't seem to apply here either.

After all, in the Beastmaster Society, there are strict rules.

Skills, ranks, energy, attributes, these are the basic rules.

Sword techniques, obviously, fall under the category of skills.

Should he go and research those tool-type companion beasts?

The inheritance of the Netherworld Sword King, the Bone Immortal Sword, and the Soul-Extinction Yama Sword's cultivation methods are still in Su Ping's possession, but he hasn't touched them yet.

But he feels that the improvement won't be too significant.

Thinking of this, Su Ping also feels a bit lost.

He probes his consciousness into the Beast Taming Space.

Within the vast Beast Taming Space, Little Qianyi is persistently practicing his sword techniques without rest.

As an undead lineage, as long as there is sufficient energy, there is no limit to his stamina, so this little guy has been practicing the most ordinary sword techniques all along.

With a solid foundation, future development will be smoother.

Practicing the sword?

This little guy is diligent, but as his Beastmaster, Su Ping is perhaps a bit too 'loving' towards all his companion beasts.

After his companion beasts' advancements and his own evolution, these past two months, he hasn't really focused on improving them.

Instead, the other companion beasts of the Heart of All Souls have been flourishing during this period.

After getting the news of the professional assessment from Ye Zhou, Su Ping's attention has been on his own companion beasts, and he can't help but feel a sense of guilt.

Fifi's special situation can be overlooked.

As for Xiao Qing, there's no need to rush. After all, even Xiao Qing herself is barely able to fully utilize her own strength.

Only the little paper figure remains.

As time passes, if the little paper figure can't utilize those paper swords in the professional assessment, his strength will likely be greatly discounted.

Thinking of this, Su Ping exhales and makes up his mind.

For the next two months.

Aside from the promise he made to help Ding Brother with the evolution of his companion beast, the Ice Fang White Wolf.

The rest of his time will be focused on improving his own companion beasts.

After all, for the upcoming National Youth Beastmaster Assessment in two months, he must first rank in the top ten in the province to qualify for the Imperial Capital's Beastmaster Competition, where he can finally give Ye Zhou a good fight and shatter his arrogance.

Moreover, Qin Xiaoxue had made a promise with him.

Su Ping doesn't need to think to know that during this period, Qin Xiaoxue has hardly contacted him for casual chats, most likely, she is also preparing for this assessment! Thinking of this, Su Ping's eyes gradually become determined.

First, let's not talk about Qianyi's rank, which is currently at Overlord Rank 5, and was only raised to Overlord Rank 6 this morning. Let's start by raising this little guy's rank!

Aside from using resources to raise his rank, Su Ping also has another ace up his sleeve.

Thinking of this, Su Ping takes a look at the Origami Figure Catalog in the Versatile Ledger:

【Origami Figure, Current Level: LV3 (18122/20000)】

(End of Chapter)

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