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Chapter 358: Qian Yi's Restriction Lifted!
Chapter 358: Qian Yi's Restriction Lifted!
Over the past month, Su Ping had indeed contemplated this question more than once.
During the trial, he wondered what form Qian Yi should take in battle.
Not to mention, within this month, Qian Yi, in the state of Five Elements Rotation, could even effortlessly defeat Xiao Qing at full power. And even if it were Old Sha, it would be difficult to compete if Qian Yi's operation reached its peak, unless he also absorbed the power of the Phoenix Heart for an equally extended period.
The might of the Heavenly Cycle Five Elements Body needed no further explanation. Purely in terms of energy supply, even among Super Rank skills in the Pantheon Rank, there was absolutely nothing that could compare.
Of course, the Heavenly Cycle Five Elements Body was indeed overly powerful, but the primary combination was still the Origami Beast's multiple forms.
This was the very question that Su Ping was pondering.
It was evident that on the battlefield, no one cared about the number of Companion Beasts summoned, and the more beasts one could control, the better. However, in this type of confrontational battle, what was being tested was the Beastmaster's individual combat power. If a group of Origami Beasts were summoned, what would that mean?
This would be unfair to the other participants.
However, Origami Beasts were somewhat different from other Companion Beasts. Origami Beasts lacked complete souls, and if they were under Qian Yi's control, forming a long sword with him, Su Ping believed that it would be impossible to detect during the inspection.
Therefore, whether Origami Beasts should be considered as one Companion Beast or a group of them, it seemed genuinely challenging to make a comprehensive judgment in this situation!
Even if Qin Er Long didn't come knocking this time, when it came to registering for this professional assessment, Su Ping's eyebrows twitched. He felt that the Legendary Holy Dragon's recent appearances had been a bit excessive. But it made sense, as the matters he was involved in were indeed becoming more significant, naturally attracting higher-level attention.
Seemingly noticing Su Ping's astonishment, Qin Er Long smiled slightly:
"Don't be surprised. This is the way it is. This matter concerns the ban on Origami Beasts! Once Qian Yi goes all out in this professional assessment, it will undoubtedly attract attention, and the potential of Origami Beasts will naturally be revealed.
And because of the previous incident, the ban on the export of Origami Beasts has been in place for four months. This is a national strategic factor, so it's natural for the higher-ups to inquire."
Su Ping nodded, then frowned slightly:
"So, in this professional assessment, I can't let Qian Yi participate?"
Although it was within his expectations, he couldn't deny that this external factor's suppression was indeed frustrating. Alas, this was a national-level situation!
However, Qin Er Long shook his head: "On the contrary, not to mention that in this professional assessment, if your little guy can, he should go all out!"
"Huh?"
Su Ping was taken aback, looking at Qin Er Long in front of him with suspicion. But soon, he understood: "What do you mean?"
Qin Er Long nodded: "Su Ping, this professional assessment is of national concern, and even some people from other countries at the world level will pay attention to this grand event. Under such scrutiny, if the Origami Beasts can shine, you can take the opportunity to announce the evolution of Origami Beasts to the public. What do you think?"
Su Ping blinked: "I don't mind, but is everything ready? Has the export ban on Origami Beasts been completely sealed?"
"Of course! Origami Beasts were previously considered a disgrace to the Undead, even though they are our Dragon Nation's unique Companion Beasts. At most, they are Companion Beasts with no promotion potential can only be half-hearted as ornamental Companion Beasts or provide emotional value.
But these Origami Beasts, aside from lacking ornamental value, also have no emotional value, so other countries' export demands are naturally not significant. In reality, we in the Dragon Nation have tightened the blockade.
Qin Er Long smiled.
Before Su Ping could say anything, the little paper man who had stopped fighting early on, standing beside him, glared at the old fellow.
(╬ﾟдﾟ)
"Wow!"
Who said they lacked ornamental value?
Who said they had no emotional value?
(End)
Qian Yi was furious, but Qin Er Long didn't seem to care at all. After all, Qian Yi wasn't representative of all the other origami beasts, and if all origami beasts were like Qian Yi, they wouldn't have fallen to this state.
After a brief pause, Old Qin continued, "So, although some people outside have noticed something about the ban on origami beasts, the attention isn't significant, and there are some clandestine activities, but they're just minor disturbances. Most of them have been dealt with, and there's no need to worry.
Now, we've almost completed the preparations. Apart from the cultivation of origami beasts, the most important thing is to see if the super-rank skill you've cultivated can directly enter the Pantheon rank! So, go all out! Even this Jianghai Preliminary Test will provide the best stage for origami beasts to showcase their abilities."
Su Ping's eyes narrowed slightly, and a light flashed in his eyes.
Pantheon Rank.
As Master Zhu Hong said, every cultivator would want their achievements to be listed among them.
It was a true accomplishment that would be admired and recognized by countless cultivators worldwide.
However...
Su Ping still had some doubts: "Master Qin, isn't this a bit too early?"
"Haha, what's early or not! Do you still think you're an unknown novice? The Heart of the Sun in the Cultivation Competition, although the domestic media tried to suppress it, those who truly care about the domestic situation have already taken notice.
They noticed it because a Pantheon-rank super-rank skill represents the foundation of a country and the emergence of a strategic-level weapon!
This represents the weight and strength of the Dragon Nation on the world stage among other beastmaster nations and fierce beast empires!"
Qin Er Long waved his hand dismissively:
"So, you don't have to worry about it being too early. If you don't want to attract too much attention, the domestic media can continue to suppress it. Your fame is still blinding to a select few."
It seemed that Old Qin's words left Su Ping with no reason to refuse, although he still had some misgivings: "Master Qin, isn't this a bit unfair? Moreover, in this situation, can the Five Elements Body really be listed in the Pantheon rank?"
Su Ping was indeed a bit skeptical.
He had some understanding of Pantheon-rank super-rank skills. When he first saw them, he studied them carefully. To have a skill listed in the Pantheon rank, it required the evaluation of authoritative figures from all over the world.
At the same time, the skill's performance in combat and the effects demonstrated against opponents were among the evaluation criteria.
The National Youth Vocational Assessment was indeed a grand stage, but whether the opponents faced could truly allow the Five Elements Body to reach the Pantheon rank standard and become one of the super-rank skills recorded after many years, Su Ping couldn't be sure.
"You'll see when the time comes. If you perform normally, there won't be any problems. As long as you can fully demonstrate the scene from the Hundred Flowers Mystic Realm!"
Qin Er Long smiled and said, then spoke seriously, "As for being unfair? If you hold onto this idea, we can just let it go for the Jianghai Preliminary Test. But when it comes to the final evaluation in the Imperial Capital, it might not be easy to smoothly obtain a good ranking."
Su Ping's eyebrows rose. The last time, he almost blew up the Hundred Flowers Mystic Realm. Could such a display of strength not be enough to secure a ranking in the National Vocational Assessment?
It seemed that Qin Er Long had noticed Su Ping's dissatisfaction and said, "The last time in the Hundred Flowers Mystic Realm, the strength displayed by your origami beast was mainly to test the effect of that skill!
In the Jianghai Preliminary Test, you'll have the opportunity to fully demonstrate the power of this skill. But in this world, there's no truly invincible and flawless skill. Do you understand?"
Upon hearing this, Su Ping fell into deep thought.
This conversation gave Su Ping some new insights and understanding.
Indeed, Su Ping knew that Old Qin was right; no skill was truly invincible or perfect.
Perhaps there was such a skill, but at least he hadn't encountered it yet.
Even the Heavenly Cycle Five Elements Body had a minuscule weakness.
"The Jianghai Preliminary Test is conducted in the form of a survival battle. The top ten participants will represent Jianghai and go to the Imperial Capital to participate in the Final Evaluation! The testing ground for the Final Evaluation will be smaller, becoming a traditional one-on-one Beastmaster combat arena. In such a setting, the focus is solely on the Beastmaster's combat strength."
Reaching the peak of the Heavenly Cycle Five Elements Body's operation requires time. In this environment, there's a high chance of being targeted."
Qin Er Long smiled and offered a hint, causing Su Ping to narrow his eyes.
Indeed, just as Old Qin said, the Five Elements rotation on the small paper origami, Qian Yi, couldn't be instantly brought to the peak state of all Five Elements unleashed. That rotation required time for Qian Yi to adapt and gradually open.
However, once there's a companion beast with such high speed, it's likely to pose a significant threat in battle! Not to mention those bizarre time and space-based companion beasts.
Thinking of this, Old Qin's words about allowing Qian Yi to freely use his skills, which had inflated his ego, gradually calmed down.
After a brief pause, Qin Er Long continued, "But it doesn't really matter. For others, even for Xiao Xue and Ye Zhou, this vocational assessment is the best opportunity to prove themselves.
But you, kid, don't need to prove yourself! With the Cultivator Competition, you're already in high demand. Once the Origami Beast is successfully released, it will naturally become the most important discovery in this vocational assessment.
When the rankings are announced, the reward itself will be the most important thing for you."
Su Ping glanced at this guy who was talking big, standing there without a care in the world. Wasn't the reward itself important? Was the Crystal Dragon something ordinary people could covet?
"Speaking of which, what exactly are the rewards for the vocational assessment?"
Su Ping asked curiously.
"I honestly don't know. They're still discussing it upstairs, it seems. Apparently, they're preparing some good stuff for this assessment. Just wait; it won't be a loss, that's for sure."
Qin Er Long shrugged and then whispered mysteriously, "It's said... it's said that Ah San mentioned it once, but whether it's genuine or not is unknown. Among the rewards this time, there will be a Dragon!"
Qin Er Long deliberately stopped, creating an air of mystery, and looked expectantly at Su Ping.
However, instead of the expected shock, Su Ping gave him a peculiar look, "So what?"
Qin Er Long cleared his throat and continued in a mysterious tone, "Do you know what attribute this Dragon is? Kid, have you heard of a Crystal Dragon with a spatial attribute?"
Su Ping pursed his lips, and the two, old and young, stared at each other for three seconds. Su Ping finally realized, looking at Qin Er Long's 'I won't tell ordinary people' gaze, and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! So that's it! The higher-ups have really gone all out! Goodness, a Crystal Dragon with a spatial attribute! I need to work hard to get a good ranking and claim this Crystal Dragon!"
Qin Er Long watched Su Ping's slightly exaggerated performance with some embarrassment and touched his nose, "Chatting with you, kid, is truly uninteresting. I wonder who leaked the information to you? And your acting is so awkward."
Su Ping shrugged, but Qin Er Long didn't have any other choice. After a pause, he continued, "By the way, for the Jianghai test, you don't need to register. You won't need to go through the approval process or any other internal tests. Alright, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be off."
Hmm? Is it really okay to blatantly pull strings like this?
Su Ping looked at Qin Er Long. This old guy wasn't that kind of person, was he? Moreover, wouldn't this basic test be a waste of his time?
Nevertheless, saving some trouble was always a good thing.
Waving his hand, Su Ping sent Qin Er Long off.
(End of Chapter)
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