Chapter 540: Strategic Value
Chapter 540: Strategic Value
After a night of discussion, including Zhao Zihuan, the high-level Beastmasters unanimously decided not to seal the dimensional rift.
While the appearance of this dimensional rift brought a significant security threat to Cloudwave City, the threat was almost negligible with the successful evolution of the Nine-Phoenix Fushang Tree and the Mutated Netherworld Fire Hound.
With these two powerful Companion Beasts suppressing the city and various warning arrays in place, the chances of an incident were extremely low.
Therefore, keeping this dimensional rift open that directly connected to the deeper planes was more advantageous than detrimental.
At the very least, it provided a training opportunity for the numerous Beastmasters in Cloudwave City.
Moreover, for long-term considerations, they couldn't simply seal it off.
Sealing had time limitations and couldn't be permanent. The fusion between the current world and the dimensional planes was irreversible, and as the fusion deepened, the seal would gradually lose its effectiveness.
In the future, the people of the Ancestral Star would undoubtedly have to adapt to a life where they coexisted with the dimensional planes, constantly facing crises.
Keeping this dimensional rift open would better prepare them for such a future.
Li Qian learned of this decision on his way back to Shazhou Beastmaster University the next day.
Upon hearing the news, he wasn't surprised; if he had been present, he would have made the same decision.
Around noon, Li Qian finally returned to Shazhou Beastmaster University.
As soon as he arrived at the school, he was called to the office by Dean Fei of the Nurture Academy.
Entering Dean Fei's office, Li Qian found that there were quite a few people inside, including Dean Fei, President Park, Dean Pan Bing of the Combat Academy, and several others he didn't recognize but who were clearly high-ranking members of the school's administration.
Dean Fei briefly introduced them to Li Qian.
As he had expected, the unfamiliar individuals in the office were indeed high-ranking officials.
Li Qian politely greeted the newly introduced administrators.
Among them was a bald, intimidating man who looked more like a gang leader than a teacher. This man, named Qian Qiang, the vice dean of the Combat Academy, was the first to speak up, "Student Li Qian, we have gathered here specifically to wait for you."
Li Qian remained silent, feigning confusion as he looked at Qian Qiang.
Qian Qiang was known for his formidable strength, rumored to have reached the Sacred Spirit Peak.
Li Qian guessed that the school's administrators had summoned him regarding the recent crisis in Cloudwave City.
Qian Qiang continued, "Student Li Qian, I heard that during your support mission to Cloudwave City, you helped Chancellor Zhao Zihuan evolve two Legendary Companion Beasts?"
Hearing this, Li Qian thought, 'As expected.'
Qian Qiang's inquiry was surprisingly polite, his gentle tone contrasting sharply with his appearance.
Li Qian nodded, not intending to hide anything. He spoke frankly, "Dean Qian, the information you've heard is slightly different from the facts."
"Regarding the two Companion Beasts, the Nine-Phoenix Fushang Tree was indeed evolved under my supervision, but the Nine-Netherworld Fire Hound has almost nothing to do with me. Chancellor Zhao seized the opportunity, gathered the necessary elements, and broke through his limits to advance."
Knowing he would face various inquiries upon his return, Li Qian had already prepared his responses during the journey back.
It took about ten minutes for Li Qian to briefly recount the events that had transpired.
After listening to Li Qian's account, the administrators of Shazhou Beastmaster University in the office fell silent.
They genuinely hadn't expected Li Qian to have experienced so much in just a few days.
Most importantly, they immediately realized that Li Qian had mastered the evolution method of a Legendary Companion Beast.
This is the evolution method of a Legendary Companion Beast, not some roadside cabbage! Li Qian mastered the evolution method of the Three-Legged Golden Phoenix last semester, and this semester, he has grasped the evolution method of the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree..."
Before he could finish, their scalps started to tingle.
What a bunch of freaks! Is this for real? They had always thought that with Li Qian's nurturing talent, the school would greatly benefit in the future.
But they never expected this "future" to arrive so soon.
Any replicable evolution method of a Legendary Companion Beast is enough to change the status of a Beastmaster University.
If Shazhou Beastmaster University could master the evolution methods of the Three-Legged Golden Phoenix and the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree, it would be on par with Zhonghai and Kyoto, and even compete with Jiangnan Beastmaster University.
At this thought, Dean Qian Qiang didn't hesitate. He immediately asked, "Can this evolution method of the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree be replicated?"
"Yes," Li Qian answered without hiding anything. He nodded, confirming his reply.
Then, he added, explaining the risks, "However, the evolution of the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree, like the Three-Legged Golden Phoenix, has a relatively high failure rate."
"And if the evolution fails, the consequences for the Companion Beast are dire..."
Here, Li Qian didn't elaborate on the consequences, but he believed that the executives present could guess them.
"Also, the evolution cost of the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree is much higher than the Three-Legged Golden Phoenix, and the conditions are more stringent!"
Blah blah blah...
Li Qian listed all the drawbacks of the evolution.
He was being cautious, ensuring that if the evolution failed, the blame wouldn't fall on him.
Although Li Qian thought the possibility of failure was minuscule.
Seeing that Li Qian had thoroughly explained the drawbacks of the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree's evolution, President Park finally spoke. His tone was firm, "Just now, Li Qian has described the evolution situation of the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree."
"Everyone, please share your thoughts!"
As he spoke, President Park scanned the crowd with sharp-
Dean Fei was the first to speak, his tone equally resolute, "The Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree must be evolved. Our school needs to have at least one!"
"The Super Ancient Blessing Skill has immeasurable strategic value!"
As soon as Dean Fei finished speaking, Dean Qian Qiang followed, agreeing, "Yes, I agree with Dean Fei. Our school must have the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree!"
"Even if we master the evolution method of a Legendary Companion Beast, contracting one is a thousand times more difficult."
Without pause, he continued, "Even if we manage to contract one, what about all the Holy Spirit Rank Companion Beasts we've already contracted? We can't just abandon them, even if we could, the cost of breaking the contract is beyond what we can bear. But if we have the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree, these contracted beasts will have a chance, even if it's a minuscule one. Its value is immeasurable."
"So, in my opinion, not only should Shazhou Beastmaster University possess the Nine-Phoenix Maple Tree, but we should strive for as many as possible!"
"..."
Seeing the big shots engaged in discussion, Li Qian obediently stayed on the side, maintaining silence.
After all, no matter what they decided, he only needed to follow orders.
For him, whether the evolution succeeded or not didn't matter.
Of course, if he were to be picky, Li Qian would hope for Shazhou Beastmaster University to become stronger and more influential!
(End of Chapter)
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