Lin Yuan City.
In front of the Beast Taming Summoning Altar, shadows flickered.
The summoning array on the altar flickered with white light, illuminating each student’s nervous and expectant face.
"Excellent! It’s at the Excellent Level!"
"My Guardian Beast is only at the Ordinary Level... I’m finished..."
Among the students present, there were exclamations, joy, disappointment, and frustration...
The teacher in charge of the ceremony looked calm, his gaze sweeping over each student.
"The Beast Taming Summon is completely random, and the probability of summoning a high-quality Guardian Beast is less than one in ten thousand. Even if the summoning result isn’t ideal, you still have the chance to become stronger through effort."
Though his voice was not loud, it clearly reached everyone’s ears.
In the crowd, a handsome youth was bewilderedly looking around.
Strange world, strange vocabulary, strange rules!
He looked down at his palm and then raised his head towards the altar emitting mysterious energy, finally confirming one thing—
He, Gu Xing... had crossed over!
Fortunately, as a transmigrator, he quickly accepted the memories of this body.
However.
After organizing the information in his mind, he couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
"Alternate Space invasion? Nationwide Beast Taming? Parents deceased?"
In his previous life, though poor, at least there was no danger to life.
But in this world...
One careless mistake and you could be scattered to the winds by Alternate Space monsters!
"Next, Gu Xing!"
The teacher’s call suddenly came from the altar, drawing him back to reality.
Gu Xing took a deep breath and stepped up to the altar.
The teacher made a tick on the list and nodded at him.
At this moment, Gu Xing stood in front of the array, his heart racing.
This altar could connect to the Alternate Space and summon Guardian Beasts.
This was the only chance for a civilian Beast Master to reverse fate!
As long as he summoned a Guardian Beast with high talent, he could soar into the sky!
"Place your hand on the summoning array and relax."
Following the teacher’s guidance, Gu Xing slowly raised his hand, his palm resting on the array.
In an instant, a pillar of purple light shot skyward.
The entire scene fell into silence.
The next second—
"Purple... Purple?! Damn! A Guardian Beast with Epic Talent?!"
"The last time an Epic Talent Guardian Beast appeared in Lin Yuan City, it was a year ago!"
"Gu Xing... what kind of luck does this guy have?!"
Even the teacher, who had been indifferent, suddenly had his pupils constrict.
—An Epic Level Guardian Beast!
What does this mean?
It means that his summoning ceremony record will be inscribed into the history of Lin Yuan City!
His fame will resonate throughout the city with the birth of this Guardian Beast!
He suddenly looked up, his gaze locked on the center of the altar.
However, an even more shocking scene appeared—
A humanoid beast companion?!
"This... How is this possible?!"
The forms of Guardian Beasts are varied, but humanoid beast companions are the rarest and most precious!
Because humanoid means higher intelligence, stronger potential, and perfect battle adaptability!
This is a Guardian Beast that only the true chosen ones can obtain!
As the purple light gradually dissipated, a slender figure slowly walked out.
It was a girl.
Her skin was as snow; behind her, a pair of small bat wings fluttered lightly, and every step carried an enchanting allure.
—Enchanting Demon!
The teacher immediately identified the type of this Guardian Beast.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and explained in a deep voice:
"Enchanting Demon, a Dark Element Epic Level Guardian Beast. Though its direct combat power is slightly inferior to its peers, its intelligence far surpasses ordinary beast companions, and its growth potential is immense!"
"Cultivate it well, and you are sufficient to rank among the top ten geniuses in Lin Yuan City!"
However, at this moment, Gu Xing was in no mood to listen to the teacher’s analysis.
Because—
A semi-transparent attributes panel suddenly appeared before his eyes!
[Enchanting Demon (Unnamed)]
[Status: Uncontracted]
[Talent: Epic Two Stars]
[Level: Tier Zero]
[Attributes: Dark Element, Spiritual Type]
[Skills: Desire Absorption, Enchanting Eyes]
[Cultivation suggestions: Use Dark Night Crystal, Fallen Feather... and can improve this Guardian Beast’s talent]
Gu Xing stared at the attributes panel in front of him, his heart surging with waves.
This is... a cheat code?!
As far as he knew, no one in this world could directly view a Guardian Beast’s detailed data, let alone have a clear cultivation plan!
What does this mean?
It means that as long as he follows the panel’s guidance, he has the potential to cultivate this Enchanting Demon’s talent to Epic Nine Stars, and even... Legendary Level!
While his heart was pounding, the Enchanting Demon gently walked before him, obediently snuggling at his side.
The teacher seemed to think of something and immediately reminded in a deep voice:
"Gu Xing, quickly sign a contract with the Guardian Beast to avoid any long dream!"
Gu Xing was about to nod—
"Screech—!"
A sharp bird cry tore through the sky!
Everyone looked up to see a massive turquoise bird with a wingspan exceeding five meters diving down, the whirlwind causing the flags around the altar to flutter.
The bird landed, and a middle-aged man in luxurious robes lightly jumped off.
His face was plastered with a fake smile while his gaze was firmly locked on the Enchanting Demon beside Gu Xing.
"Congratulations, Teacher Wang! Hosting a ceremony summoned an Epic Talent Guardian Beast; this is big news for Lin Yuan City!"
Chen Shan cupped his hands, his tone cordial like that of old friends.
Teacher Wang sneered: "How come Boss Chen, so busy with countless tasks, has time to come to this little altar?"
"Ah, the altar is the foundation of Lin Yuan City, so naturally, I must often come to care."
Chen Shan replied with a smile, but his steps did not stop, heading directly toward Gu Xing.
"Student here—"
He feigned warmth and patted Gu Xing on the shoulder, "My son is also in his senior year; he needs a strong Guardian Beast. How about transferring your Epic Level one to me?"
The intentions revealed!
Gu Xing’s pupils contracted, instantly understanding the man’s intention.
Chen Shan, the controller of the largest chamber of commerce in Lin Yuan City!
He actually wants to forcibly take his Enchanting Demon!
Gu Xing instinctively looked towards Teacher Wang.
"Longxia’s law states that without the Beast Master’s consent, no one can forcibly seize a summoned Guardian Beast."
"That means as long as you disagree, no one can take your Guardian Beast today."
With the teacher’s assurance, Gu Xing felt slightly relieved.
He took a deep breath and looked directly at Chen Shan:
"Sorry, I refuse."
Chen Shan’s smile remained unchanged as though he foresaw this answer.
"Don’t rush to refuse."
He slowly raised a finger, "Ten million. This amount of money is enough for you to buy an Excellent Talent Guardian Beast and still have resources left to cultivate it."
He squinted his eyes, his tone enticing:
"Cultivating an Epic Talent Guardian Beast is tremendously costly. You’re just an ordinary student; why hold on? It’s better to take the money for something practical."
Perhaps others would be tempted by this offer.
But Gu Xing merely sneered.
"What a joke!"
With a system at hand, the Enchanting Demon’s growth route is clearly visible, potentially breaking through to Legendary Level in the future!
A mere ten million?
Can’t even buy a single feather!
He was about to firmly refuse again—
"I... I think he’s making sense."
A weak voice suddenly emerged from his side.
Gu Xing stiffened all over, incredulously turning his head.
—The speaker was none other than the Enchanting Demon snuggled at his side!
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