Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand

As these words were spoken, everyone knew that this farce should come to an end.

The fault lies not with Lin Chen, but with the rules.

But rules can be changed.

The prerequisite is...

You must be strong enough.

With the backing of the Monster Hunter Guild and the Spirit Academy, no one could touch Lin Chen today.

But now Gu Ning found himself in a difficult position.

The script everyone envisioned was:

Gu Ning defeats Lin Chen, then the Great Elder and Qin Shaoshao step in, and finally, Gu Ning establishes his prestige, allowing the matter with Lin Chen to pass.

But now the problem is...

They tied.

Everyone was looking at Gu Ning, wondering how he would step down.

At this moment, the Great Elder spoke, "The National Preceptor must be able to distinguish between merit and fault."

Gu Ning actually didn’t feel as embarrassed as imagined; he was surprised by Lin Chen’s strength, even capable of matching the Dragon Transformation Skill.

However, Gu Ning also understood that the current Lin Chen was not his opponent.

On the contrary, hiding his strength was the wise approach for now.

So he said, "Although Lin Chen broke the rules, there were reasons behind it, and it was Master Zhong Nan who orchestrated it, so there must be justification."

"Now that the war has ceased, we should not continue with killing, but rather reward achievements and stabilize the state."

"What the National Preceptor says is very true," the Great Elder replied, while glancing at Lin Chen, wondering if Lin Chen was too extraordinary as even the Spirit Dragon of the Dragon Transformation Skill could be matched by him.

This future calls for a bit of low profile.

After all, stories of geniuses dying young are not uncommon in the Cangling Ancient Country.

Lin Chen conformed to the Great Elder’s intention and bowed slightly to Gu Ning, considering it a way to give him an out.

Finally, Gu Ning warned sternly that he would never allow the leak of the Dragon Transformation Skill to happen again.

After the farce ended, everyone dispersed.

Lin Chen also prepared to leave with the Great Elder, unexpectedly encountering Du Qingqing approaching.

"Du Qingqing."

Du Qingqing bowed.

"Lin Chen."

Lin Chen returned the gesture, puzzled as to why she approached him.

Du Qingqing then said, "I’ve heard about you and greatly admire you. We people of the Western Regions don’t look at reputations, only at achievements."

"If you ever find it hard to stay here, come to the Western Regions. Our Western Alliance will support you."

"Du Qingqing." Du Feng, standing nearby, couldn’t help but glare at her before saying to Lin Chen, "My niece speaks recklessly; please don’t mind, Lin."

"Not at all."

Lin Chen said, "I’ve also heard that the Western Alliance has defended the country for years; I’m quite impressed. In the battlefield’s dangers, there’s no need to be restricted by these formalities."

After hearing this, Du Feng regarded Lin Chen even more highly.

An outstanding genius without arrogance is someone who, given enough time, will certainly grow.

After exchanging pleasantries, they finally bid farewell.

However, apart from them, no one else visited.

Even though Lin Chen had two major forces behind him, worth befriending.

But the cost of doing so was to offend the Celestial Capital, which evidently wasn’t worthwhile.

.....

Back at Sun Ji’s residence, they discussed some of the day’s events, with the Great Elder finally saying, "This matter should end like this; the Demon Race chaos can be suppressed for at least several hundred years."

"In fact, maintaining a bit of threat is also good, as it can drive the Human Race’s continuous progress."

Lin Chen nodded in agreement.

It’s impossible to eradicate the Demon Race entirely. The conditions of this negotiation are enough to subdue them for several hundred years.

This is more than enough.

"By then, you and Elder Qin should go," Lin Chen said to the Great Elder. "I’ll stay to accompany Chairman Lee."

Now that Lee Zhen had reached a critical moment and, with Sun Ji’s help, was ready for his arm recovery surgery these days.

Upon hearing this, Lee Zhen said, "You staying won’t help much."

"I won’t be of much use if I go," Lin Chen said. "Let’s settle it this way."

Lee Zhen gave him a glare, though he was rather moved inside.

Now that Lin Chen’s reputation was widespread, having achieved accomplishments beyond his, Lin Chen still hadn’t forgotten his old acquaintances.

The next day, the Great Elder and Qin Shaoshao set off for the Celestial Realm Mountain, while Lin Chen did not follow, instead inquiring about Lee Zhen’s condition from Sun Ji.

Sun Ji informed Lin Chen that the surgery could proceed at night.

So with nothing to do during the day, Lin Chen summoned all of his Spirit Beasts.

Now Xiaobai was at Level 51, just one level away from awakening a new skill.

Xiao Hong was Level 46; currently, its task was mainly training the combination of Phoenix Karmic Fire and World-Purifying True Flame, resulting in a slower level ascent.

The Big White Bear had reached Level 38, not far from its evolution at Level 40.

Unexpectedly, the Little Blue Fish had rapidly reached Level 35.

This was also related to its previous consumption of elixirs.

Interestingly, the Little Blue Fish did not awaken a new skill at Level 32.

According to the Great Elder, the Power of Coexistence it awakened at Level 20 was so extraordinary that its skills would be fewer.

But with just this one skill, the Little Blue Fish already seemed extraordinary, not needing any other skills.

Lin Chen understood Xiaobai’s growth, with the Little Blue Fish always swimming in the air, leveling up effortlessly, and as it was not a combat pet, it required no attention.

Accordingly, Lin Chen focused on Xiao Hong and Xiao Hei, realizing he had recently neglected them.

"Xiao Hong, have you slacked off lately?" Lin Chen inquired.

During the wartime, Xiao Hong had few opportunities to show up; it had been cultivating in its Beast Taming Space, and Lin Chen was unaware of how its cultivation was progressing.

"Coo!"

Xiao Hong’s eyes shone with pride, bringing a gleam of excitement to Lin Chen’s face.

Could it be that Xiao Hong had mastered Heart-Burning Fire Control?

With this thought, Lin Chen signaled for Xiaobai and the others to make space, and indeed, Xiao Hong stepped forward with confidence.

Lin Chen patted its head, monitoring its data changes:

[Seven-Tailed Holy Fox]

[Advanced Sacred Beast]

[Level: 46]

[Skill 1: Super Fireball (Divine Enlightenment)]

[Skill 2: Flaming Storm (Divine Enlightenment)]

[Skill 3: World-Purifying True Flame (Perfection)]

[Skill 4: Heart-Burning Fire Control (Perfection)] 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

[Skill 5: High-Speed Flame Burst (Mastery)]

[Skill 6: Phoenix Karmic Fire (Mastery)]

Lin Chen was delighted; this Little Fox had secretly practiced Phoenix Karmic Fire to mastery level during this period.

Yet, both World-Purifying True Flame and Heart-Burning Fire Control had proven difficult to break through, still at Perfection Level.

If Heart-Burning Fire Control could break through its level, Lin Chen speculated that it wouldn’t be difficult for the Little Fox to use a fully integrated Dual Anomalous Fire Skill.

As they conversed, the Little Fox began gathering a Super Fireball, its entire body emitting a white light, indicating it was using Super Fireball in World-Purifying True Flame Mode.

Simultaneously, a Flaming Storm started to form in its mouth, in a deep red hue.

That was...

Phoenix Karmic Fire.

"It really succeeded?!"

Lin Chen swallowed, signaling Xiaobai and the others to step back a little.

In previous trials by the Little Fox in front of him, both of these Anomalous Fires exhibited extreme volatility, with fusion failure potentially unleashing tremendous power.