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Chapter 362: The Provincial Exam Begins! Qian Yi's Transformation!
Chapter 362: The Provincial Exam Begins! Qian Yi's Transformation!
A massive spatial vortex appeared, its enormous size dominating the center of the Beastmaster Association's courtyard.
The vortex's diameter spanned several dozen meters, and the previously chaotic crowd outside the gate now stood in perfect order, ready to enter at a moment's notice.
Each group of a hundred participants formed a row, and those at the front fixed their gazes intently on the figure standing at the forefront.
They paid no heed to the vice-president of the Beastmaster Association, who was still reiterating the competition rules and various precautions, as if the figure before them was a mortal enemy.
Su Ping ignored the crowd and instead listened attentively to the words of another vice-president, surnamed Xu, who stood atop a white crane in the vast courtyard:
"In summary, this is how it works. Through your student wristbands, you can access the map within the Secret Realm. The map displays the distribution of resources and ferocious beasts in various areas, as well as the amount of academic credits earned by defeating and killing these beasts. Additionally, the resources you search for can be taken out of the Secret Realm and kept by you personally.
However, take note that the credits earned by defeating and eliminating each competing student are fixed. Even if the resources obtained by the defeated student are later plundered by other participants, they will not be counted towards the credits of the subsequent victors!
This provincial exam aims to test the true elite genius beastmasters. Apart from the television broadcast, all wristbands are bound to the first-person perspective and will be live-streamed nationwide! So, don't try any clever tricks! Remember, the use of mechanical weapons is prohibited, except for those assembled on mechanical companion beasts.
Furthermore, each person is limited to using no more than three bottles of magical potions. Any violation of these rules will result in immediate disqualification and a zero score!"
After a brief pause, Vice-President Xu finally declared, "For this provincial exam, I will serve as the chief judge. Simultaneously, Mr. Wang Luo, a council beastmaster from the Beastmaster Association, Mr. Hu Yue, the owner of the Spirit Fox Martial Arts Academy, and Mr. Zhan Shuang, a director of the Linzhou Fire King Corporation, will provide commentary through the television broadcast.
The main perspective will be broadcast live as participants enter the provincial exam's Secret Realm in sequence!"
As these words were spoken, the entire courtyard's numerous spotlights and cameras turned towards the entrance of the specially prepared large blank Secret Realm and the beastmasters standing before it, ready for action.
Su Ping's face remained calm, unaffected by the surrounding cameras, and as Vice-President Xu finished speaking, Su Ping was the first to step into the rapidly spinning massive vortex.
Not only Su Ping, but also the participants from Linzhou and beyond, took their first steps into the Secret Realm, which was a nationwide professional examination.
Su Ping held his breath for a moment.
He was no stranger to spatial teleportation, having experienced it countless times before, and was well-acquainted with entering and exiting Secret Realms.
It felt as if he had been thrown out of a water curtain, without the usual spatial teleportation dizziness.
At that moment, as his consciousness fully regained its perception of the outside world, a beam of light enveloped him.
This light curtain not only protected Su Ping from potentially appearing in the territory of ferocious beasts but also restricted his movement.
Su Ping was not surprised, as the provincial exam ensured absolute fairness at the official level. Only after all participants entered the Secret Realm could they move freely.
The order of entry held no significance, and it also provided beastmasters with preparation time.
Two faintly flickering summoning lights flashed, and two figures appeared beside Su Ping.
Qian Yi and Xiao Qing's figures materialized, and their wristbands seemed to detect something, quickly prompting:
【Participant No. 0001, Su Ping, has summoned two soul contract companion beasts. No violations detected. First-person perspective activated. You are now under the live broadcast, so be cautious!】
【Please wait for all participants to enter before initiating free movement.】
Su Ping's lips curled upwards slightly.
Although Qin Er Long had mentioned it, it was indeed true that Qian Yi, with the peculiar characteristics of an origami person, was perceived as a single companion beast through soul fluctuations.
But what about the facts?
Xiao Qing's body, like a fiery flame, quickly scanned the surroundings, and three figures slowly emerged from her body, encircling her.
Qian Yi, still in his usual form, had undergone a significant transformation at this very moment.
In the office of the Jianghai Linzhou Beastmaster Association's headquarters, Qin Er Long, as the top leader, would naturally not appear openly, but he couldn't be busy with other matters at this moment either.
Sitting behind the computer desk, he had only three live-streaming windows open.
One was the provincial station's main live-streaming interface, which had slowly transitioned from an outdoor scene to the perspective of the three commentators sitting in the recording studio.
Another window displayed the first-person view of his eldest granddaughter, Qin Xiaoxue, as a participant. However, as Qin Xiaoxue had not yet entered the Secret Realm, this first-person view was still inactive, showing only a black screen.
Therefore, Elder Qin's gaze was firmly fixed on another perspective, and he couldn't help but marvel:
"This kid, how is this Origami Person different from the one I saw last time?"
In Su Ping's first-person view, one could clearly see a strange figure standing in front of him.
Although it was still recognizable at a glance as an Origami Person, it was indeed somewhat different from what was seen in the Hundred Flowers Mystic Realm before.
The figure was slightly taller than before.
However, the most significant change was in the body.
The previous colorful feathered robe was worn in an extremely peculiar manner on the small paper person, but what made it even more peculiar was the nearly floor-length cape on the paper person at this moment.
At the same time, the enormous straw hat, almost like an umbrella, was perched on the paper person's head.
And that huge sword scabbard left a deep impression on Qin Er Long.
Due to these outfits, the small paper person seemed to have grown an entire circle.
However, the first-person view of the live stream was still not very clear,
Otherwise, at this moment, Elder Qin would have been able to see the subtle movements of the fine ripples resembling velvet on Qian Yi's body.
It was just that Elder Qin's attention was entirely focused on the paper person, Qian Yi.
But apart from Qian Yi's transformed appearance, what made Elder Qin fall silent was the large cape, behind which a few large characters appeared.
Indeed, behind Qian Yi, at this very moment, were neatly written several large characters:
'Heart of All Spirits Breeding Ground!'
Such a ridiculous advertisement caused Elder Qin to purse his lips after regaining his composure, momentarily unsure of how to express his thoughts.
You're not saving on advertising expenses, are you, kid? And you're advertising for your own company!
However, despite the absurdity, it was indeed something Su Ping could do.
Moreover, it wasn't just Su Ping alone.
In fact, during this Beastmaster Competition, while others may not know, the Beastmaster Association's president, Elder Qin, was aware that many participants with a real chance of entering the top ten were currently displaying advertisements for various companies.
What other event could generate as much heat as the Beastmaster Competition?
Not to mention the provincial competition, which was already a matter of provincial-wide attention. If any participant displayed extraordinary strength, they might even attract the attention of viewers from other provinces.
The marketing departments of these companies, relying on advertising for promotion, would naturally not let go of such a golden opportunity.
Soon, Qin Er Long exhaled a long breath, knowing that Su Ping's advertisement was indeed a profitable venture. If everything proceeded normally, Su Ping's first-person view would likely become the most-watched live stream in all of Dragon Nation over the next three days.
And that's not all!
"Come on, kid! The development of this Origami Person as a Companion Beast is worthy of such a grand entrance!"
...
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ocean, in a country completely opposite to Dragon Nation, the sky was already pitch-black.
In the central city of the Eagle Nation.
This place was the center of power and might in this vast country across the ocean, corresponding to the financial center yet entirely different.
And within this massive modern city, a unique realm stood in stark contrast to the entire modern atmosphere.
It was a vast cemetery.
In this land where every inch was worth its weight in gold, it occupied a significant area.
Yet, no one would dare to say a word about it.
This was the research laboratory of the Eagle Nation's most legendary Necromantic Master over the past century.
And at this very moment, in one of the rooms of this research laboratory.
A person in a white robe, their face hidden beneath the garment, with only a faint glow visible in the darkness, gazed intently at the screen before them.
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"The professional assessment in Dragon Nation? That young Su Ping's assessment should be starting soon too, right? That evolved mutated paper man..."
Indeed, at this very moment, the figure sitting there, with a form not quite human, was none other than the advanced necromantic breeder Mu Yu, who had come to Dragon Nation a year ago and participated in the assassination attempt on Su Ping.
However, at that time, under the powerful soul-searching of the Cold Master, this person should have been doomed. Yet, now, he appeared here in this form.
As Mu Yu calmly watched the events about to unfold before his eyes, suddenly, the dim blue flames in the room flickered, and a figure appeared out of nowhere.
Mu Yu instinctively turned his head, and at that moment, this person, who now held a significant status even in Eagle Nation, quickly stood up, tense:
"Teacher!"
The figure hidden in the darkness, like Mu Yu, had only two flickering flames.
However, compared to the blue flames burning in Mu Yu's eyes, the flames of the figure before him were a glaring blood-red.
"Yes, Mu, we are of the same kind. Sit down."
A deep, almost cheerful voice, not at all hoarse, came from the figure. What surprised others even more was that these two breeders in Eagle Nation were speaking in the language of Dragon Nation.
The two 'people' sat together on the sofa, both looking at the virtual screen. The live broadcast from Jianghai Linzhou in Dragon Nation was being shown through special means.
"Teacher, how did you get here?"
Mu Yu couldn't help but ask.
"Su, is that the young fellow from Dragon Nation who was personally handled by Cold Master using the Tomb Heaven Sword Seal to 'lure the snake out of its hole' last time?"
The figure didn't answer but watched with interest as the figure gradually appeared on the screen. Then, he said:
"Ever since half a year ago, Dragon Nation has sealed off the 'paper man' and completely cut off its export. I recall, Mu, you have quite a research interest in this unique companion beast of Dragon Nation?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yu was taken aback but quickly replied:
"Yes, Teacher. However, the paper man is undoubtedly a shame to the necromantic species, existing to tarnish the status of the necromantic species as the king among the world's companion beasts!"
"Mu, the first principle every breeder should remember is that there is no absolutely useless waste of a companion beast.
The power of evolution is the greatest power, capable of making up for all the shortcomings of companion beasts. And breeders are the ones who find the path to this evolution!
It's evident that someone in Dragon Nation might have found this path! Perhaps it's this young fellow!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yu's flame pupils suddenly contracted: "That's impossible!"
However, before he could finish his sentence, he saw the blood-red flames of his teacher, their flickering and dancing intensity and speed slowly diminishing.
Mu Yu dared not argue further: "But..."
The figure didn't speak again but refocused his gaze on the screen, watching the young figure summoning that peculiar necromantic companion beast:
"Whether it's Cold Master or the arrangements of the idol we most revere, in any case, the time for revelation is near. Since it's like this, let me see..."
At this point, the owner of the blood-red soul flame spoke to himself in a special low voice through soul resonance:
"Let's see what kind of work the future breeder of the Tomb Heaven Army has cultivated..."
At this moment, Su Ping would never have imagined that even the legendary necromantic grandmaster was paying attention to him.
After about ten minutes, the pillar of light restricting the student's wristband finally disappeared.
During these ten minutes, Su Ping had been watching the map markers and immediately took action.
As the light pillar vanished, he headed straight for his destination.
The map marker clearly indicated the location of the only Emperor-level resource in this provincial exam, a test and a reward all in one.
If obtained, it would not only earn him a large number of credits but also the Emperor-level resource itself.
However, Su Ping's purpose in going there was different from the others.
He wasn't after the credits from the resource or the value of the Emperor-level resource itself.
He went there for the other participants who shared his thoughts!
He wasn't joking when he spoke outside earlier!
(End of Chapter)
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