Zhang Jin watched this scene and sighed inwardly.

Zhong Nan dedicated his life to the Cangling Ancient Country, doing his best, but the outcome wasn't very favorable.

"How is it?" Zhong Nan asked.

"I found a few people. These are their records." Zhang Jin said as he handed over the files, "Teacher, let me read them to you."

"Alright, cough cough~~"

Zhong Nan's health was truly poor.

Zhang Jin quickly read through them, while Zhong Nan sat beside him, showing little reaction. Those unaware might think he had fallen asleep.

It was only when Zhang Jin read Bai Ling's file that Zhong Nan showed some response.

"Is she the owner of that unicorn recently causing quite a stir in the Celestial Capital?"

"Yes."

"Have you met her?"

"I have." Zhang Jin replied, "Do you think she's suitable, Teacher?"

"What do you think?"

"I don't think she's suitable."

"Why?"

"Her nature isn't suitable for becoming a National Preceptor."

"Just because she's a woman?"

"No, it's not about gender." Zhang Jin said, "I looked into her background. She was born frail, and only felt better after contract with the Calamity-Devouring Beast."

"Although she's been lucky to find two good spirit beasts in succession, as you've said, Teacher, relying solely on luck isn't enough to establish oneself in the Celestial Capital."

Zhong Nan listened quietly to all his words before saying:

"Do you still remember the First National Preceptor?"

Zhang Jin fell silent upon hearing this.

The First National Preceptor?

In Zhang Jin's heart, he wasn't just a person, but a god!

A god that no one can surpass!

...

This First National Preceptor refers to the history after the Celestial Beast Era, but his glorious deeds began in the Late Taichu period.

During the years of the Human-Demon War, the Human Race kept retreating, and their army was despairing, even considering surrender.

It was then that the First National Preceptor emerged, defying all opposition, and suggested bypassing to Ling Mountain to use it as a base for a counterattack.

Of course, his proposal faced considerable opposition, but fortunately, he succeeded, allowing the remnants of the human army to occupy Ling Mountain, leading to the future Cangling Ancient Country.

Entering the Celestial Beast Era, he was officially appointed as National Preceptor, becoming the first.

Peaceful times didn't last long before the Human Race war began again.

Surrounded by enemies, he once again pointed the way for Cangling Ancient Country, advocating for killing the chicken to warn the monkey.

This chicken was the Nanfen Ancient Country.

The Nanfen Ancient Country was almost annihilated, its army defeated, and all key cities taken by Cangling Ancient Country.

Now, Nanfen Ancient Country is the weakest among the Six Kingdoms, inseparably linked to this war.

However, the three countries in the east, west, and north were neither hesitant nor afraid, believing that all of Cangling Ancient Country's troops were in the south, and began their massive assault.

People in the Celestial Capital once again doubted the First National Preceptor's actions, but the First National Preceptor threw out some fierce words:

"The annals can be burned, the nine cauldrons overturned, yet the final wisp of remnant soul will entwine the enemy nation's lifeline — if we must die, let the whole Spring and Autumn bury with this ash page."

In essence, while Cangling Ancient Country might be annihilated, they could ensure to take one down with them in their dying throes.

The three great nations were deterred, thus choosing to retreat.

A peace treaty was finally reached, and while there were conflicts later, they didn't invade again.

Sadly, after accomplishing all this, the First National Preceptor fell, never witnessing the prosperous era of Cangling Ancient Country.

"Teacher, what are you trying to say?" Zhang Jin asked.

"He was also just an ordinary person at the start..." Zhong Nan said, "Future matters, who can tell?"

Zhang Jin froze, remained silent for a long time, unable to speak.

....

When the complete Calamity-Devouring Beast appeared, Lin Chen and Liu Gu were sure that it had truly evolved successfully.

Bai Ling excitedly came forward, her mouth smiling broadly, saying, "Xiu Xiu, you're much bigger than before."

The Calamity-Devouring Beast opened its mouth and called out, then held its belly, indicating hunger.

Lin Chen was speechless.

At this time, Xiaobai usually went to bathe, but its first reaction was actually to eat.

Sure enough, spirit beasts have their peculiar habits.

Bai Ling glanced back at Liu Gu, who said, "Then let's eat first."

The eyes of the Calamity-Devouring Beast immediately lit up, just like a light bulb.

The Calamity-Devouring Beast wasn't good at fighting, but when it came to eating, it was the best, quickly finishing all the food and feeling satisfied.

Watching from the side, Lin Chen was sweating with embarrassment; such a strong appetite for a spirit beast would've been unwanted by him.

Bai Ling, however, spared no expense; her family was moderately well-off, she lived simply herself, but was very generous to the Calamity-Devouring Beast.

Now she no longer worried about living expenses at the Spirit Academy, though she remained frugal...

"Let's try the skill." Liu Gu said.

Bai Ling was immensely excited and nodded.

The skill of the Calamity-Devouring Beast was [Death Devouring], which essentially meant throwing things into its mouth and swallowing them whole.

The test was simple, just tossed some miscellaneous items for it to swallow.

"I think I already know the outcome." Lin Chen said.

"So do I." Liu Gu wiped his sweat.

They watched as the Calamity-Devouring Beast opened its huge maw and swallowed directly.

Based on previous observations...

It became even better at eating.

"Hehe, you're amazing. You're very weak now, but when you become a more advanced spirit beast, you'll surely be able to swallow enemies whole." Bai Ling obviously saw little change in the Calamity-Devouring Beast, yet she still encouraged it.

Lin Chen and Liu Gu wiped their sweat...

The enemies aren't stupid, won't they run away?

Waiting for you to devour them?

Zero score for encouragement...

The Calamity-Devouring Beast nodded, appearing to agree with her opinion.

Lin Chen's itch for hands started acting up again, as he approached and asked, "May I touch it? I'm very interested in its evolved form."

The Calamity-Devouring Beast squinted at Lin Chen, yet didn't dislike him, having become quite familiar with Xiaobai and the others lately.

Yet to the side, the Red Feather Chicken was seething with anger at Lin Chen; if Lin Chen ever tried to touch it, it wouldn't permit it.

As Lin Chen placed his hand on the belly of the Calamity-Devouring Beast, its data appeared:

[Calamity-Devouring Beast]

[Advanced Spirit Transformation]

The name hadn't changed, but the rank had; it really evolved.

[Dominant Bloodline: Calamity-Devouring Beast 30.4%]

[Hidden Bloodline: 1%]

[Polluted Bloodline: 68.6%]

Still 1%?

Lin Chen recalled that the Calamity-Devouring Beast had its dominant bloodline change by seven points, while the polluted bloodline decreased by seven points.

This was rather strange; logically speaking for evolution, it shouldn't have been like this.

But, this Calamity-Devouring Beast was indeed an anomaly...

A 1% chance and it still evolved successfully, nothing more needs to be said.

Now Lin Chen could pretty much conclude that Bai Ling and this Calamity-Devouring Beast possessed a hidden passive skill:

Luck.

....

Returning from the Mentor Hall, it was back to the tedious cultivation time.

Lin Chen went to the pharmacy at the Spirit Academy to buy herbs, spending a total of two million for Xiaobai and the Iron Palm Bear.

Lin Chen sighed; a figure he couldn't even dream of before.

However, times change, and the future of Xiaobai and the Iron Palm Bear is far greater than these two million.

Especially Xiaobai, cultivating spiritual power is inherently arduous.

In comparison, Liu Gu's medical formula was even more valuable.

Liu Gu also called back the Iron Palm Bear, informing Lin Chen that it just needed to take the medicine timely, and shouldn't train in the near future; it needs some time to recuperate.

Lin Chen also spent twenty days in the yard, entering his sixth month at the Spirit Academy.

Finally, Lin Chen saw that Xiaobai and the Big White Bear, two spirit beasts fond of sparring, were bored stiff, and decided it was time to take them to the Battlefield Chessboard for a little grinding.

Because the Spirit Academy had clearly stated that only spiritual power could enter the Battlefield Chessboard, people wouldn't.

Thus, even if the Big White Bear and Xiaobai fought inside, it wouldn't affect anything.

The Battlefield Chessboard location was on the auxiliary peak of the Spirit Academy, not a popular area, but there were still many students.

Lin Chen found the tutor in charge of this area, who looked at Lin Chen and said, "You'll need a level six or higher resource card to enter."

Lin Chen presented his card.

The tutor took a glance and said, "Are you Lin Chen?"

Lin Chen bowed respectfully.

The tutor seemed to have a favorable impression of Lin Chen, but it wasn't due to Lin Chen's strength, as he said, "I heard that when you faced the Ghost Hunting Wolf, you utilized the Unicorn's spatial hole to inflict serious injuries on it, protecting the Unicorn."

"Very impressive, the Beast Taming World isn't just about the strength of spirit beasts; using the right methods to win with the weak against the strong is equally doable."

"Same goes for war."

Lin Chen bowed again, and learned from the cards laid on the table that this person was named Ding Feng.

Ding Feng gestured forward, saying, "What lies before you is our Cangling Ancient Country's history of war..."

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