Atop the summit, sitting upon a stone, Yu Xiu and two others looked down below, with Guo Hua remarking, "Looks like they've reached an agreement. Gu Ning is indeed quite smart."

Yu Xiu and Zhang Jin remained silent.

Since Gu Wei passed away, the Gu Family has certainly harbored ambitions for the National Preceptor position.

The Gu Family possesses great advantages, as Gu Wei was the founding National Preceptor, contributing significantly to the Cangling Ancient Country. Furthermore, the Gu Family is powerful and highly reputable within the country.

However, after Gu Wei's passing, no one in the Gu Family could shoulder that great responsibility.

This great responsibility required talent and fortune.

Many believed at the time that it was Gu Wei who exhausted the family's fortune.

Until Gu Ning was born, and at a very young age taken to interface with the Spirit Dragon Evolution Beast for trials, where he was recognized by it, like catching a turtle.

Later, the Gu Family confirmed that Gu Ning was the child of fortune, and began heavily favoring him with resources.

But in fact, Gu Ning was not a part of the main family, yet he alone managed to move the branch family back to the main family.

Everyone knew that as long as Gu Ning could assume the National Preceptor position, the Gu Family could flourish for another thousand years.

Even so, Gu Ning has never lost, and his excellence is known throughout the Celestial Capital.

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Guo Hua spoke again, "Who do you think will win?"

Only then did Zhang Jin respond:

"Lin Chen's strength is undeniable; his performance at the Beast Fighting Conference stands unmatched in the country, with few able to achieve it."

Guo Hua nodded.

Lin Chen's prowess is indeed terrifying.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jin changed his tone and said:

"However, Gu Ning is already at Tier Two of the Dragon Fighting Skill."

"What?!" Guo Hua looked at Zhang Jin incredulously, saying, "Hasn't it been less than a year since he joined the National Master's Institute? Did the Gu Family teach him in advance?"

"I tested him, he had not learned it beforehand."

Zhang Jin shook his head.

The Dragon Fighting Skill isn't a highly confidential Divine Arts, but Cangling Ancient Country has rules; except for direct teachings from the National Master's Institute, no other forces or individuals are allowed to learn it.

Violators will be punished by the Dubhe Pavilion.

Seeing Zhang Jin's expression, Yu Xiu was slightly startled as well, looking at Gu Ning with a more serious expression.

Learning the Dragon Fighting Skill to Tier Two within a year demonstrates just how strong the affinity between him and the Spirit Dragon is.

....

Lin Chen also understood, though he had numerical superiority, the opponent had a chance for mutual destruction.

Therefore, he could only agree.

He turned back to look at his three Spirit Beasts; the three little guys were full of fighting spirit, especially Little Fox, who, having just leveled up, was brimming with confidence.

Unexpectedly, Lin Chen eliminated it first.

"Your abilities aren't comprehensive enough..." Lin Chen said, "This matter is better left to the other two."

"Guuu~~~"

Little Fox was puffed up with anger but could only stand to the side.

Lin Chen then looked at Xiaobai and the Big White Bear. Truth be told, he was tempted to let the Big White Bear fight, as its Combat Law made it perfect for such duels.

However, the Big White Bear had a fatal weakness, which was its inability to sustain.

Gu Ning didn't seem to lack intelligence, if he truly perceived this weakness, with his capabilities, he would quickly devise a countermeasure.

After much contemplation, Xiaobai was still the most reliable choice.

Lin Chen did not provide a reason, and the Big White Bear did not ask.

They all understood that Lin Chen's choice naturally had its rationale.

"This battle won't be easy, be careful." Lin Chen patted the forehead of the ox, earnestly advising.

Xiaobai nodded in agreement.

On the other side, Gu Ning seeing Lin Chen's choice of the First Spirit Beast, also brought out the White Flood Dragon Beast.

Compared to Li Bei's White Flood Dragon Beast, Gu Ning's Spirit Beast level was lower by one; at Level 38, it was one level higher than Xiaobai.

Xiaobai was accustomed to surpassing its rank, and seeing the opponent was only higher by one level, it was even more confident.

Nevertheless, it did not forget Lin Chen's words.

Almost simultaneously, both sides issued commands, the two Spirit Beasts, upon receiving the battle horn, burst with radiant light, energy furiously surged around them, and in a blink, they transformed into their evolution state.

Gu Ning reacted swiftly, hands rapidly moving, gestures quick like phantom images, reciting incantations and invoking the Dragon Fighting Skill.

Mysterious runes encircled the White Flood Dragon Beast, strengthening it with power.

Xiaobai dared not underestimate the opponent, its Barbaric Bloodline awakened instantly, entering the fourth stage, its two horns gleaming with a cold radiance.

It bellowed, launching an Iron Horn Impact, its four hooves flew, stirring up a cloud of dust.

In the blink of an eye, it arrived before the White Flood Dragon Beast, raising its front hooves high, delivering a fierce Soul-Calming Hoof.

The hoof's shadow heavily struck the White Flood Dragon Beast but only seemed to splash water, without causing substantial harm.

Xiaobai's eyes narrowed, quickly adjusting tactics, the intensity of the Iron Horn Impact heightened instantly, transforming into 13 Residual Shadows, like phantoms rushing at the White Flood Dragon Beast, executing Thousand Shadows Unification.

The White Flood Dragon Beast roared in anger, surprisingly neither retreating nor dodging, clashing head-on.

At this moment, the energy cluster fortified by the Dragon Fighting Skill formed a highly durable shield atop its head.

However, the power of Thousand Shadows Unification exceeded expectations, the 13 Residual Shadows merged into one, heavily ramming into the shield.

With a sound of "crack," the shield shattered instantly, and the White Flood Dragon Beast flew backwards like a disconnected kite, crashing onto the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

...

Seeing Xiaobai gain the upper hand in the initial clash, Guo Hua exclaimed in surprise:

"To learn the Dragon Transformation Skill, one must refine the Dragon Fighting Skill beyond Tier Five. To some extent, Dragon Fighting Skill is a simplified version of Dragon Transformation Skill, its energy can be materialized. That ox head's horns dispersing the energy of Dragon Fighting Skill, truly shows that the Divine and Demonic Power is among the strongest forces in the world."

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