"Bai Ling also mentioned seeing a giant Demon Beast carcass inside..." Liu Gu said, "It was three to four hundred meters tall." "Three to four hundred meters?" Zhu Tong thought he misheard and opened his mouth in surprise. According to historical records, from the beginning of the primordial origin to now, there is no record of such large Demon Beasts. After pondering for a moment, Zhu Tong said, "Make sure they don’t tell others about this." "I’ve already told them, they’re aware," Liu Gu nodded, then asked Zhu Tong, "Did the Dean discover something?" "Nothing," Zhu Tong sighed, "If this isn’t thoroughly investigated and Celestial Capital gets wind of it, the Spirit Academy may have difficulty maintaining peace." "Any other developments?" Zhu Tong asked. Liu Gu recounted everything after the Calamity-Devouring Beast entered. When Zhu Tong heard that the Calamity-Devouring Beast could absorb objects from afar, his pupils dilated dramatically, betraying much more surprise than before. "Dean, this isn’t anything significant, is it?" Liu Gu asked. "One cannot judge matters solely on appearances..." Zhu Tong replied, "The Calamity-Devouring Beast indeed has only one skill, but you should also realize, if this skill undergoes a qualitative change..." Liu Gu pondered Zhu Tong’s words for a moment, finally swallowing, and said with some disbelief: "Could this Calamity-Devouring Beast truly become a Combat Spirit Beast?" The students gradually returned, marking the final stage of the Beast Fighting Conference selections. Over the next month, the final list of participants will be determined, after which they will head to the location of this year’s competition: White Emperor City isn’t a major city, not even comparable to Ling Mountain in size. But in the hearts of the Cangling Ancient Country’s people, it is a Holy City, a status comparable to Ling Mountain City. Cangling Ancient Country has three Holy Cities. First, Celestial Capital. It is famous for being the largest city in the nation and being home to the Dubhe Pavilion, making it the most prosperous city. Second, Ling Mountain City. Its fame needs no explanation; it was earned through battles with the Demon Race by the forebears. Third, White Emperor City. White Emperor City is known as Shura City after the Celestial Beast Era because, in those years, Cangling Ancient Country faced an alliance attack from four nations from all directions. It was here that the forebears fought valiantly, at the cost of over a million lives, to defend this crucial city. The most update n0vels are published on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝘯𝘦𝘵 Every October 11, many citizens spontaneously gather here to commemorate the courageous forebears. The Beast Fighting Conference’s location and timing are set here this year, and there’s a reason for it. The Dubhe Pavilion feels that the current major nations on Blue Star are not at peace. Lin Chen is also preparing actively for the battle and seldom leaves, and nearly a month and a half later, Zhu Tong finally came to get the "beast" from Lin Chen. This beast is, of course, the Little Insect King. "Chong Chong, don’t forget us," Bai Ling said reluctantly. Xiaobai and the others felt the same. Because Lin Chen already explained to them that it would be hard to meet again in the future. The Little Insect King didn’t say much but was very well-behaved. In this period spent with these Spirit Beasts, a bond had formed. It also didn’t want to leave, persistently chirping softly. "Your world doesn’t belong here," Lin Chen picked it up and said to it, "The Insect King’s ambition is far-reaching. Leaving here, you need to strive harder to grow stronger. When you grow up, you will reclaim the Great Insect King’s domain. We might need your protection then." The Little Insect King nodded obediently. Zhu Tong glanced at Lin Chen, then at Bai Ling, and finally said to Lin Chen, "Come over." Lin Chen was stunned; he didn’t have much of an impression of Zhu Tong, as the two had little interaction. While the Little Insect King was bidding farewell to Xiaobai and the others, Lin Chen followed Zhu Tong outside. Once there, Zhu Tong looked back, and Lin Chen realized Zhu Tong was avoiding Bai Ling. "What does the Dean want with the student?" Lin Chen opted not to address it directly. Zhu Tong didn’t get straight to the point, instead asking, "Do you have confidence in the Beast Fighting Conference?" "The Beast Fighting Conference is a stage for the top students of the six major academies to compete. I can only do my best," Lin Chen replied. He had a lot of confidence in Xiaobai and Xiao Hong, but he couldn’t just proclaim he’d take the championship. "Liu Gu told me some things about you..." Zhu Tong said, "I have high hopes for you. This year’s prizes are the most generous ever, so you should seize this opportunity." "I understand," Lin Chen cupped his hands in respect. Zhu Tong nodded, finally getting to the point, "Actually, you probably noticed something about Bai Ling." "What’s the Dean referring to?" Lin Chen naturally pretended not to understand. "The last time you borrowed the Calamity-Devouring Beast..." Zhu Tong pointed out. "I just wanted to help Bai Ling’s Spirit Beast level up, after all, we are fellow students." Zhu Tong rolled his eyes, but he understood Lin Chen planned to feign ignorance all the way, so he didn’t pursue this angle further. Instead, he said, "Bai Ling’s situation is quite unique; I hope you don’t tell others." Lin Chen was taken aback. Initially, he thought Bai Ling received such treatment because he was a Unicorn, but now it seemed Bai Ling’s identity was far more complex. "If I can’t understand, I certainly can’t explain it," Lin Chen replied. Zhu Tong squinted and smiled; Lin Chen indeed was sharp, just like Daoist Zhang said. He asked, "Among the students in the academy, you’re the closest to Bai Ling, does the existence of the Calamity-Devouring Beast not pique your curiosity at all?" "What is mine, naturally will be mine; what isn’t, forcing it won’t bring happiness," Lin Chen turned to his three Spirit Beasts and said, "Besides, I have my own Spirit Beasts." This last sentence caught Zhu Tong off guard.