Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Indefinitely

Chapter 625: Chapter 620: Great Bug Battle Conference

A group of people made their way grandly towards the Insect Fighting Venue, drawing the attention of countless students along the way. It didn’t take long for someone to recognize Bai Qi’s identity.

“Look, is that Bai Qi?”

“Are you living in a dream? Who doesn’t know that Bai Qi is coming to our academy today for an exchange.”

“Of course, I know. But with so many professors coming out to greet him, Bai Qi is indeed a role model for our young generation!”

“Us? Young generation? Can your skin get any thicker? You dare to lump yourself in the same category as Bai Qi – I don’t have the nerve.”

“What’s wrong? Our ages are at least similar, right?”

“Hmph~ Speaking of age, Bai Qi is just a sophomore, while you’re a senior. Yet, you’re still only a Third Stage Beast Master, with no accomplishments in school. You’re destined to be a workhorse in the real world, and then…”

“Stop it, I admit I’m useless, I can only make do with paramecium…”

Hearing the chatter from the surrounding people, Zhuge Chen gave a faint smile and said, “It seems you’re really causing a lot of stress for your peers.”

“Stress? Do I?”

Bai Qi rolled his eyes at Zhuge Chen and replied, “At least I don’t see you feeling any pressure.”

“I’ve already decided to give up completely. Comparing myself with you will only get me hurt.”

Displaying a laid-back attitude, Zhuge Chen replied, “Besides, there’s not much to compare between a Spirit Controller and a Beast Master.”

“True, the growth methods of a Spirit Controller and a Beast Master are indeed different.”

Bai Qi nodded slightly. Although Spirit Controllers have gradually developed their own special abilities, such as the space inside the Spirit-Control Orb and the Bond Curse Mark, from a long-term perspective, Beast Masters still have some advantages.

“However, from what I remember, a Spirit Controller can contract up to six pets. How come you only have three?”

Bai Qi looked at Zhuge Chen with a puzzled expression, asking.

“I know, but I’m not in a hurry. Let’s take it slow.”

Zhuge Chen smiled faintly, exuding a serene attitude.

“You are truly calm.”

Bai Qi couldn’t help but laugh at the sight. Suddenly remembering something, he said, “By the way, would you be interested in contracting an Insect System Beast here? Something like an electric unicorn…”

“An electric unicorn?”

After hearing Bai Qi’s words, Zhuge Chen became even more puzzled.

“Bai Qi, did you discover some excellent bug beast here? I don’t mind, but this is their academy after all. They shouldn’t let outsiders contract their superior bug beasts, right?”

“It’s fine; as long as you’re willing to contract.”

Bai Qi grinned, with both a Fierce Dragon and Ice Wolf, plus a Fire Bird. How could he lack an Electric Bug? They are all his chosen children; they must be gathered together.

“Director Bai, we have arrived.”

Yang Ming, who was leading the way ahead, stopped and pointed at a coliseum-like circular building in front of them, saying, “This is the Insect Fighting Venue. The competition should have started. Let’s go in.”

“Alright.”

Bai Qi nodded slightly and followed Yang Ming inside, curiously peering into the venue through the windows along the corridor.

Contrary to Bai Qi’s expectations of a fighting platform, the Insect Fighting Venue was filled with large pits, similar to those used for breeding insects at Poison Valley, where Beast Masters were earnestly battling with their beasts.

“Most Insect System Beast Masters in our Cangzhe Academy cultivate poison abilities. This design prevents poison from flowing everywhere, causing unnecessary damage,” Yang Ming explained conveniently, leading the group into the main observation room.

“Dean Bai, you’re here.”

Upon seeing Bai Qi, Lin Fugui showed a smile on his face, greeted him and looked up and down Bai Qi, making Bai Qi unconsciously shrink back.

This gaze was really unbearable!

“Um, sorry I’m a bit late, I didn’t mean to keep the two legends waiting.”

Bai Qi bowed slightly, yet Lin Fugui didn’t seem to mind, as he glanced out of the corner of his eye at the old professors behind Bai Qi, an unknown light flashing in his eyes.

“The competition has just begun. Director Bai, it is an excellent time for you to arrive.”

Lin Fugui shook his head and said, “I was thinking of having the Legendary Gravekeeper comment on the younger generation of Cangzhe Academy. Since Director Bai is here too, why don’t we do it together?”

“I’d rather not. I’ll just listen to the two legends.”

Bai Qi waved his hands repeatedly. Although he considered his talents above average and had barely defeated a bunch of people, he was no match for these two established legends when it came to giving critiques.

Seeing this, the two didn’t press him any further. They just invited Bai Qi to sit with them, watching the Insect Fighting Competition together.

The Insect Fighting Competition lived up to its name; every competitor was a variety of insect pet. Furthermore, they were divided by level, and unlike other competitions, each stage of the Insect Fighting Competition had dozens of Insect System Beast Masters competing against each other.

“This really has become a breeding ground for insects.”

Observing the battered insect pets being brought out from the arena, Bai Qi couldn’t help but shake his head.

Such an overly aggressive style of competition was maybe only suited for insect creatures with extraordinary resilience not caring about their severed limbs.

“Insect battles are always the most brutal,” Lin Fugui explained with a smile. “The Insect Fighting Tournament of Cang Zhe Academy is there to ensure the fighting spirit of our young Beast Masters. Without it, they would be at a great disadvantage when confronting tribes in the future.”

“But, our small insect creatures from Cang Zhe Academy are still at a disadvantage in a direct war compared to the large insects of the Yixiu family. We hope that after the Legend of the Gravekeeper, someone would come to guide us.”

“Dean Lin is being too modest. The diverse range of insect creatures at Cang Zhe Academy is something our Yixiu family admires. We also look forward to expanding our resources in terms of insect creatures.”@@novelbin@@

“Hahaha… Of course.”

The two exchanged a smile, quietly striking a deal. Zhuge Chen, seeing that they had stopped talking, unconsciously moved closer to Liu Bei and asked.

“Uncle Liu, don’t we need to get involved in this trade? Judging from what Bai Qi said, it seems that they really want to cooperate with us, don’t they?”

Liu Bei smiled faintly, “The invitation for cooperation was already mentioned by Cang Zhe Academy to our Director yesterday. If it is brought up again today, they would be at a disadvantage. Thus, they naturally wouldn’t mention it again.”

“I see.”

Zhuge Chen understood, “So, they are waiting for us to initiate cooperation?”

“Indeed, and from a certain perspective, we indeed need the resources of Cang Zhe Academy.”

Liu Bei nodded, looking at Yang Ming who was reporting something to Lin Fugui. A glint appeared in his squinted eyes, “We probably needed to sacrifice some benefits to propose cooperation before, but now, they just need to wait for us.”

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Chen instantly understood what was going on.

No wonder, Liu Bei had Bai Qi ride the insect grass to Cang Zhe Academy. It was for them to witness the dragon-insect fusion form of the insect grass.

If they saw the form of the insect grass, which was a perfect embodiment of the lifelong wish of the founding dean of Cang Zhe academy, and they still sat still, that would be a problem.

Now, they held the upper hand.

Having understood this, Zhuge Chen looked at Liu Bei with a touch more awe.

Besides gathering info about the Bing Yu branch, the reason why his father, Zhuge Xu, sent him to Bing Yu, was to learn business dealing from Liu Bei.

Being able to manage both a fighting hall and a business conglomerate while practicing to the level of a Six Stage Beast Trainer, Liu Bei indeed had his unique skills.

The Insect Fighting Tournament was in full swing and everyone watched intently, without making a sound.

Finally, when Bai Qi started getting a little bored, Lin Fugui finally spoke, “The competition for the championship of the Insect Fighting Tournament is about to begin soon. Director Bai, who do you think will win?”

“Huh?”

Bai Qi called back from his thoughts, the six-symbol rune he was picturing in his mind instantly dissipating.

With the evolution of the insect grass, Bai Qi felt that both his Spirit Power and body had been further enhanced. He could even feel his proximity to the Legendary Level.

For this reason, he had been pondering the Law Emperor’s Insight since last night, even repeatedly reconstructing possible runes in his mind when it was not convenient to use the Law Emperor’s Insight.

He needed to design and build the Secret Realm Tower soon. Otherwise, he may miss the opportunity to upgrade if the Secret Realm Tower is not ready, and that would really be a loss.

As for the competition, after watching for a bit, he stopped paying attention.

The highest-ranked person on the field was only a Four Stage Beast Master. Although the variety of insect pets was quite diverse, nothing was worth watching.

“As expected, for Director Bai, these fights are simple.”

Seeing Bai Qi’s reaction, Lin Fugui was not surprised, “In that case, why don’t you give some pointers in the arena? The students of Cang Zhe Academy are mostly here today.”

“Me, giving pointers?”

Bai Qi’s eye twitched. He really had to go on stage, huh? But these were just middle and low-level Beast Masters, wouldn’t him going on stage be a bit too much?

“You’re worried about rank differences? No problem. It’s been a while since I moved my old bones. To avoid catching rust, I will join Director Bai for some exercise on the arena.”

Just then, Lin Wumu stood up and offered to fight.

“Uhh, is this really okay?”

Bai Qi looked at Lin Wumu, who was old enough to be his grandfather, and hesitated.

“Don’t worry about my age. In a Beast Master’s battle, everything is decided by ranks.”

Lin Wumu held his head high, an aura of unyielding determination washing over him.

“I may have spent years devoted to academics, but I’m still a Six-Stage Master. I can certainly spar with you young people like Director Bai.”

“Moreover, I really want to see how Director Bai uses that… Bright Sun Dream Dragon in battle.”

Hearing Lin Wumu’s words, Bai Qi’s sense of helplessness only increased, whereas Lin Fugui was clearly pleased. He said, “I’ve just heard that Director Bai has nurtured an insect dragon. This is a good opportunity to learn something new.”

“I’m also curious about how much changes your beast will have undergone in just one night.”

Seeing even the Gravekeeper Legend speak up, Bai Qi had no choice but to agree, albeit reluctantly. However, seeing the frail appearance of Lin Wumu, he couldn’t help but feel worried.

If something unfortunate happens, he shouldn’t be held responsible, right? He seriously hoped this was not a trap.