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Chapter 579: Sparring! Xiaomiao's New Transcendent Skill!
Chapter 579: Sparring! Xiaomiao's New Transcendent Skill!
Within the Wooden Heart.
"Su Ping! It's been a while!"
Qin Xiaoxue, forever as open and charming as ever, had undergone half a year of training, which had also polished away some of the indescribable awkwardness and immaturity that once clung to this young miss.
She now truly exuded the aura of an Advanced Beastmaster.
Indeed, reaching the Fourth Rank of the Monarch Stage was no small feat.
Especially for someone of her age.
However, for the freak standing before her, it was merely a matter of course.
Nevertheless, Qin Xiaoxue, who had rushed over to greet him, seemed oblivious to this fact: "Su Ping, listen up, I'm awesome now! Wanna spar?"
Indeed.
Qin Xiaoxue, after rushing over, had only one thing on her mind upon seeing Su Ping—to challenge him.
This left the two figures behind her utterly speechless and exasperated.
Ling Xiaoxiao and Lu Xiaolu followed reluctantly:
"Xiaoxue, slow down!"
Su Ping ignored the haughty Qin Xiaoxue and turned to the two women who had just arrived:
"You two seniors are here too?"
In fact, Qin Xiaoxue and these two were all senior students at the Demon Capital Academy, and this stage marked the time for their graduation.
Qin Xiaoxue's promotion to the Monarch Stage and subsequent departure from the academy for her 'Internship Period' was merely a formality.
However, Lu Xiaolu and Ling Xiaoxiao's performance in the mid-year Professional Assessment Tournament was also commendable, and their promotion to the Monarch Stage was a natural progression.
Considering their relationship with Qin Xiaoxue, it wasn't unusual for them to accompany her to the Yunnan-Tibet region for training and return together during the New Year.
"Hehe, Su Ping, you're too polite. It's been a while."
Ling Xiaoxiao, with her imposing and carefree demeanor, waved and greeted them.
After some small talk, as expected, Qin Xiaoxue was not easily distracted, and she eagerly spoke again:
"Su Ping, shall we have a match?"
It was evident that this senior hadn't heard from Sang Sheng about his promotion to the Imperial Rank.
But that was understandable, given his promotion speed, which was indeed beyond the bounds of common sense.
Sang Sheng probably didn't want to dampen her spirits by telling her about his promotion at this moment of her pride.
Su Ping blinked and then thought for a moment before saying, "Of course we can spar, but let's wait a bit. Someone else is coming soon."
"Hmm?"
Qin Xiaoxue was taken aback. "Who? Who else is coming?"
Su Ping smiled, "Who else could it be? Ye Zhou is also returning today. This guy arrived in Linzhou two days ago but only came to see me, the Chief Examiner, today!"
Indeed.
Before Su Ping went to Beiyuan, Ye Zhou had already left the Heart of All Spirits and headed for the Demon Capital Academy. It seemed that during this period, he had achieved some research results.
This time, his visit to Linzhou also represented the Demon Capital Academy's participation in this year's Breeder Competition.
Indeed, this guy had represented the Demon Capital Academy for two consecutive years, making one wonder what the breeders at the academy were up to.
However, as one of Su Ping's few friends of the same age, he was genuinely happy to have Ye Zhou back.
"Oh, Su Ping, you're still the Chief Examiner for the Breeder Competition this year. You're truly impressive for your age."
Lu Xiaolu, standing nearby, expressed sincere admiration.
Su Ping couldn't help but feel a bit proud, "This is nothing. The real challenge is yet to come."
Qin Xiaoxue shot him a glance, "When will that Ye Zhou guy arrive? Hurry up; I can't wait to teach you a good lesson!"
Su Ping glanced at the confident Qin Xiaoxue and revealed a peculiar smile.
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
However, it wasn't just one person who appeared; alongside Cao Cao, there was also his inseparable companion, Xu Chu...
"Su Ping, it's been a while," Xu Chu... Dong Muchuan greeted, his demeanor more respectful compared to the silent Ye Zhou, the carefree Qin Xiaoxue, and the other two girls.
Even his posture was more deferential, with a slight bend in his waist.
Dong Muchuan, among all the people Su Ping knew, was the epitome of a well-mannered noble scion, without a doubt.
Even the Chen family's Chen Zhan from the Imperial Capital was relatively more brash and arrogant.
Only Dong Muchuan consistently demonstrated impeccable manners and a clear understanding of his identity.
It was evident that Dong Muchuan was well aware of the significance of his family's ancestor entering the Imperial Observatory due to Su Ping's words.
Su Ping smiled and nodded, then turned to Ye Zhou:
"You rascal, you knew I was here but didn't come to see me earlier? If this were in ancient times, you and I would have a nominal master-disciple relationship, right?"
"Master-disciple my foot, hmph, you don't know what I’ve accomplished! Just wait and see, it'll drop your jaw!"
Ye Zhou’s arrogant demeanor left Su Ping speechless:
"Did your skill idea actually come true?"
Ye Zhou's smug expression faltered: "Not yet. That kind of skill, how could it possibly be researched in just half a year? But I've made some other progress! Humph! My combat strength has greatly improved. What do you say, shall we have a try?"
Well, Su Ping was taken aback.
How is it that after so long without seeing each other, they both want to Have a Match?
Fine, Su Ping decided to oblige:
"Speak up, how do you want to compete?"
Miss Qin waved her hand:
"How else, a Beastsmaster battle, naturally, all four of our imperial rank beasts will be called out!"
All called out?
Strictly speaking, Little Hour and Feifei are not Considered Combat beasts, and for Su Ping, his combat beasts include Little Crow, YaYa, and a half of Laoshah.
So, after some thought, he said:
"Alright, I’ll go call my beasts first. You guys head over to the Central arena of the Cloud Heart and wait for me."
Su Ping gave the order, and laoshah and Ya ya joined the ranks of the combatants.
Indeed, Su Ping did not intend to let Thousand One make an appearance.
Little White is currently in the Beastmaster Space, immersed in the Death Sword domain. Even if there is nothing to do, the rules of death are too terrifying. A slight mishap could result in real casualties, which would go against the initial intention.
During the time it took for him to gather these two beasts, Miss Qin and Ye Zhou had already attracted a fair amount of attention.
Tomorrow is New Year's Eve.
Linzhou is extremely lively.
Jianghai Academy is on break, and the holidays are in full swing. The Wan Ling Xin, due to the previous reputation of Soul Heart, has become the top consumption spot near Jianghai Academy.
Thus, how could people not recognize Qin Xiaoxue, Ye Zhou, and the others, who had made a name for themselves in the mid-year professional assessment tournament?
And upon a little inquiry, the news spread like wildfire.
The long-absent Su Ping was about to have another beastmaster battle with Ye Zhou and Qin Xiaoxue.
In less than twenty minutes, the largest central arena of the Cloud Heart was already packed with people.
This central arena, after the Wan Ling Xin resolved its financial crisis, was rebuilt to allow the highest-ranking Sovereign peak Beasts masters to engage in casual battles.
It is considered the highest-specification mechanical arena in Linzhou.
The seats were countless, but in such a short time, the place was already brimming with people.
It wasn't just Qin Xiaoxue and Ye Zhou who were surprised; even Su Ping, upon arriving, was taken aback.
It was supposed to be just a friendly match after a long time without seeing each other, so why are there so many people here?
Clearly, Su Ping underestimated his influence among the young generation of Beasts masters in the Dragon Nation.
He had been absent for a long time.
Since returning to the Wan Ling Xin, he had been engrossed in cultivating his beasts, neglecting sleep and meals.
During this time, not only had he not gone to Jianghai Academy for classes, he had also been absent from the public eye for a long time.
Many people were eager to see the current state of this leading Figure of the Young Generation.
Seeing this situation, Su Ping shrugged helplessly but did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm. Instead, he lightly leaped up, not waiting for the others, and was the first to step onto the arena.
Cheers echoed throughout the venue but were soon muffled by the energy field that emerged. He then looked down at Qin Xiaoxue and the others:
"I know your strength has improved a lot, but I haven’t been sleeping either. How about this: among the beasts I’ve focused on cultivating recently, you can freely choose which ones to put on the field, and how many. What do you say?"
Undoubtedly, Su Ping's attitude sparked the fighting spirit of Qin Xiaoxue and Ye Zhou.
Well, they had agreed to go all out, but it turned into a selection process with this brat?
However, they soon understood.
Within this space, two beasts appeared that didn't belong to Su Ping's contracts. One was a golden crow, and the other was Laoshah.
These two beasts were quite familiar to them.
Ye Zhou recognized the crow, instantly identifying it as the evolved form of the Fire-Eating Crow. As for Laoshah, Miss Qin was naturally well-acquainted with it.
Both beasts had reached the tenth rank of the Monarch Rank.
They were considered the pinnacle of Monarch-level combat power.
However, after a quick glance, they focused their attention on another presence.
The evolved Forest Wolf, which had also reached the peak of the Monarch Rank, was understandable, given their long friendship.
But the flame that burned fiercely in the air, Little Flame, seemed to pose the greatest threat!
Imperial Rank! The unrestrained aura emanating from Little Flame conveyed to them Su Ping's confidence.
This beast had actually advanced to the Imperial Rank?
Little Flame, previously the lowest-ranked, hadn't even participated in the Professional Assessment Tournament?
No one understood, and Su Ping didn't seem inclined to explain. Instead, he smiled, observing them, curious about their choice.
Ye Zhou, without warning, spoke up:
"Wait, Su Ping, where's your Origami Beast?"
Su Ping shook his head:
"Forget it, you can choose from these others!"
Su Ping's ambiguous words left the few people present perplexed.
However, Dong Muchuan was perceptive. After a quick scan, he stepped forward:
"I'll go first!"
Dong Muchuan flickered through space, appearing on the arena. Unexpectedly, he pointed at Little Flame:
"Su Ping, I challenge only this beast of yours!"
A Monarch Rank beast challenging an Imperial Rank one? Moreover, it was Su Ping's Imperial Rank beast. At this moment, no one would consider Dong Muchuan's decision as lacking ambition.
Instead, they turned their attention to the arena, where Su Ping nodded and led the rest of his disappointed beasts off the stage, leaving behind only Little Flame, crackling in the air:
"Sizzle, sizzle..."
The sound of the flames was piercing.
Su Ping, too, watched the arena intently.
Dong Muchuan had summoned all his beasts and descended from the stage, ready for a friendly spar. It was customary not to attack the beastmaster directly.
Weave Void Spider, Sever Void Mirror, Crystal Worm!
These were Dong Muchuan's previous three beasts, all of the Spatial Domain type.
In the past half a year, all three had advanced to the Monarch Rank.
However, in addition to these three, Dong Muchuan summoned his fourth and newest beast, which had just reached the Monarch Rank:
The Imperial Rank Spatial Domain beast's offspring, the Mercury Tree!
A rare plant-type beast, yet of the Spatial Domain.
Despite only half a year passing, the Mercury Tree had just reached the Overlord Rank. Nonetheless, Dong Muchuan brought it out, clearly intending to show it to Su Ping.
Unfortunately, Su Ping hadn't extensively studied the Spatial Domain, and after a few glances, he couldn't discern much. He soon shifted his gaze back to his own beasts.
Little Flame's current state was vastly different from before.
After devouring those Monarch Rank Flame Sovereign avatars, in less than ten days, it leaped through several minor realms, advancing from the high Monarch Rank to the Imperial Rank. It became Su Ping's second Imperial Rank contracted beast, completing an absolute comeback.
Simultaneously, from the captured Flame Sovereign avatar, it learned the Flame Sovereign's Transcendent Skill, the Domain Overlap Transcendent Skill 'Fire Domain', significantly enhancing its power.
But that wasn't all.
The second stage of Southern Bright Flame's cultivation caused Little Flame's Fire Seed Skill to break through, vastly increasing the power of all its fire-based abilities.
And then there was the present moment.
Indeed, Su Ping had previously heard a rumor from the Imperial Rank Flame Sovereign avatar.
All Flame Sovereign avatars that reached the Imperial Rank would receive a direct inheritance from the Flame Sovereign.
This inheritance included a Transcendent Skill of the fire element, the Flame Sovereign's true core skill.
This time, with Little Flame's advancement to the Imperial Rank, it also received such an inheritance from the Flame Sovereign.
The current Little Flame, in addition to Heavenly Fire, Fire Seed, and Fire Domain, had just mastered another Transcendent Skill of the fire element a few days ago:
'Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens.'
(End of Chapter)
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