Chapter 519 - 311: Immortal Binding Skill Mastered
Nearly a week passed, and the demon beasts launched another attack on the Celestial Capital.
Lin Chen finally saw the Nine Netherworld Snake once more.
The Nine Netherworld Snake was truly terrifying, severely injuring two Level 95 Spirit Beasts this time.
"This is the last chance I give you to hand over the Dragon Transformation Skill, or else..." The Nine Netherworld Snake communicated through beast power, its voice echoing above the Celestial Capital:
"Next time, the Demon Race will flatten the Celestial Capital."
With these words, the Nine Netherworld Snake left with its army.
After this, the chaos in the Celestial Capital could no longer be suppressed, and many hoped to flee the city, as many people felt the Celestial Capital was no longer a safe place.
However, the topic most discussed was the Dragon Transformation Skill.
Some believed that the Dragon Transformation Skill should not be handed over.
But others thought that Gu Ning was too young, and even with the Dragon Transformation Skill, it would be impossible to defeat the Nine Netherworld Snake.
Ultimately, it was the Cangling Ancient Country that could not suppress the Immortal Beast, Nine Netherworld Snake.
"Perhaps we should concede and rule by dividing the mountains."
Along the way, the Great Elder and Lin Chen heard much of this talk, and when they returned to their residence, they found people from the National Master’s Institute had arrived.
The person who had come was Lai Yonghui.
"This must be Elder Yu?" Lai Yonghui stepped forward and bowed.
"And you are?" The Great Elder pretended not to know.
"I am Lai Yonghui, assistant to National Preceptor Gu Ning," Lai Yonghui said, "On that day, the National Preceptor was unavailable. Upon hearing that the Great Elder had come, the National Preceptor remembered this matter and specially sent me here to invite the Great Elder to discuss national matters. Is the Great Elder available?"
"I am. Allow me to change my clothes, and then I will come to visit."
The Great Elder nodded, glancing at Lin Chen.
Lai Yonghui understood and said, "Then I will return to the National Master’s Institute and await you all."
After he left, Lin Chen said to the Great Elder, "It seems Gu Ning finally wants to face you directly."
"You must not go."
The Great Elder looked at Lin Chen and said, "Gu Ning didn’t win against you before, and he likely still feels uncomfortable about it."
Lin Chen thought for a moment, and it did seem so.
After the Great Elder changed his clothes, he left.
While Lin Chen was preparing to stay home and wait for the Great Elder to bring back news, Xiaobai surprisingly brought good news first.
"You broke through?!"
Lin Chen was delighted.
During the chaos of war, Xiaobai often joined the battles, which was a great opportunity for honing its skills.
It had been a month since its last breakthrough, and now it had finally reached Level 50.
"It seems it’s time to purify its bloodline." Lin Chen thought excitedly.
Xiaobai’s next stage is becoming a Divine Beast.
Many Spirit Beasts spend their whole life at the stage of a Divine Beast.
Like the Tree Ancestor, although called a half-step Immortal Beast, it remains in the Divine Beast realm.
The stage of a Divine Beast is the most complex.
The difference between ordinary Divine Beasts and super Divine Beasts is like night and day.
Lin Chen does not dare claim Xiaobai will absolutely advance to an Immortal Beast because it’s not just about levels; fortunes also play a role.
However, Lin Chen is determined to make Xiaobai’s advancement to a Divine Beast a certainty.
Having a plan in mind, Lin Chen began selecting a suitable bloodline power.
In this beast tide chaos, Lin Chen’s greatest gain wasn’t levels but bloodlines.
Lin Chen now had an abundance of bloodline samples in his possession, making it extremely simple to choose one suitable for Xiaobai.
Xiaobai’s current bloodline is:
[Holy Dawn Beast]
[Advanced Sacred Beast]
[Level: 50]
[Dominant Bloodline: Holy Dawn Beast 27.88%, Plowhorn Beast 1.33%, Kui Spirit Beast 16.11%, Sacred Desolate Bull 10.6854%]
[Hidden Bloodline: 28.65%]
[Polluted Bloodline: 15.3446%]
This purification is simple, starting by enhancing the polluted bloodline, followed by refining the bloodline.
In Lin Chen’s plan, Xiaobai’s hidden bloodline should exceed 45% when it next attempts to become a Divine Beast.
Soon, Lin Chen found a suitable polluted bloodline, increasing Xiaobai’s polluted bloodline from 15.3446% to 36.41%.
After purifying the bloodline, Xiaobai fell into a coma.
While Lin Chen waited, the Great Elder was meeting Gu Ning at the National Master’s Institute.
....
"Yu Xiu from the Spirit Academy greets the National Preceptor."
The Great Elder walked into the National Master’s Institute and slightly bowed to Gu Ning.
The National Preceptor’s status was beyond question, and even the Great Elder had to humble himself.
However, Gu Ning did not dare put on airs and replied with a smile, "I’ve heard about the Great Elder of the Spirit Academy visiting, but I was unavailable at that time, so...."
"The National Preceptor is handling numerous tasks daily, especially with the demon beasts causing chaos. It’s naturally a busy time."
The Great Elder also spoke politely.
The two sat down and began discussing the demon beast issue, with the Great Elder indeed preparing to contribute by mobilizing Spirit Academy disciples from across the nation.
They talked for nearly half an hour, and as the matter seemed settled, the Great Elder changed the subject and said, "There is one more issue this time."
"Please speak."
Gu Ning understood implicitly and said calmly.
"I have a disciple named Bai Ling, whom the National Preceptor should be aware of," said the Great Elder.
"Of course." Gu Ning smiled and said, "Bai Ling and I were once disciples under the same mentor, Zhong Nan. Her talent is exceptional, unforgettable."
"The teacher of Bai Ling also came with us this time and misses her greatly, and would like to see her. Would that be possible?" The Great Elder spoke while keenly observing Gu Ning.
He hoped to read something from Gu Ning’s expression.
Unexpectedly, Gu Ning smiled slightly and said, "Of course."
The Great Elder was taken aback, but then Gu Ning added, "However, Bai Ling is occupied with important tasks and cannot meet at this time."
The Great Elder frowned, thinking the other party was making excuses, and prepared to question what task could be so important, but Gu Ning said:
"How about this? She can return by tomorrow, and I’ll have her meet you at the Wu Family then."
"Does this sound suitable to you?"
"Naturally."
The Great Elder was puzzled—the release of Bai Ling was so simple?
If so, why was she taken in the first place?
The Great Elder couldn’t comprehend it, but there was no other option now, so he had to agree.
Finally, the Great Elder took his leave.
After the Great Elder disappeared, Lai Yonghui on the side asked in surprise, "Are you really going to release Bai Ling?"
"The Immortal Binding Skill has been completed..." Gu Ning said, "From now on, Bai Ling has become a chess piece."
"The Dubhe Pavilion told you this?" Lai Yonghui swallowed hard.
"Just received the message."
After Gu Ning finished speaking, he instructed, "Prepare the carriage, I’m going to visit the Gu Family."
"You plan to personally bring Bai Ling back?" Lai Yonghui was startled.
"Not just that...."
Gu Ning continued, "We also need to craft a persona for Bai Ling."
"What kind of persona?"
"Zhong Nan’s direct disciple...." Gu Ning said, "The ideal persona for inheriting the Dragon Transformation Skill."