Chapter 329 Death List_2
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With the help of this secret elixir, I saved a seriously injured creature. Out of gratitude for saving its life, it formed a contract with me. It is precisely because of this that I had the fortune to possess a Beast Taming with strength beyond the pinnacle."
Chen Xing's explanation served as an account of the origin of the Demon Eagle.
After all, cultivating a Beast Taming that transcended the pinnacle in less than two years was simply too astonishing and hard to believe.
On the contrary, the story of rescuing a creature and earning its gratitude, although somewhat incredible, was easier for people to accept than claiming to have trained a Beast Taming to transcendence within two years.
People always believe what is within their understanding.
It is noteworthy that Chen Xing's words were not entirely fabricated but a mix of truth and falsehoods. In this world, the most difficult to discern is often the lie that's mingled with a great deal of truth.
The Demon Eagle was indeed seriously injured and truly did recover after being healed by him, but it recovered to the state of Ascension, not something he could cultivate in two years.
If someone were to use Carbon-14 to test the "bone age" of the Demon Eagle, it indeed would appear to be an old creature that had lived for tens of thousands of years.
It wasn't a Beast Taming that he could have raised within two years.
Upon hearing Chen Xing's explanation, Dong Fang beside him suddenly realized the source of Chen Xing's Beast Taming.
Truthfully, upon encountering the Demon Eagle, he had faintly sensed that it didn't seem like a creature of that age; it possessed an air of twilight.
Damn! This kid is too lucky.
To think that there's such a creature who would repay a kindness!
Merely healing its wounds and it's willing to sign a contract?
Why couldn't he encounter such a grateful beast.
The Emperor of Great Ceremony observed Dong Fang's expression unobtrusively, his eyes reflecting thought, seeming to consider this the most probable.
However, the kid definitely hadn't told the whole truth; even if he hadn't cultivated the creature to transcendence within two years, the growth rate of his other Beast Tamings was also somewhat abnormal.
No matter how talented, he had never seen anything so rapid.
But such things were not enough to concern him.
"Don't make too much of a fuss." The Emperor of Great Ceremony took out a list from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Xing.
"What is this?"
"A list of those involved in this incident." The Emperor of Great Ceremony smiled faintly, "You needn't look for Ming Junting. I still need him to stabilize the situation in Stone City."
A chill ran through Chen Xing's heart, realizing the Emperor of Great Ceremony had many eyes and ears.
Accepting the list handed over by the Emperor of Great Ceremony, Chen Xing perused the names on it.
Dong Fang, witnessing the tiny black characters on the white paper, shook his head inwardly, thinking this must be a "death list."
It seemed there weren't a few names on it.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Chen Xing safely stowed the list, which would save him much trouble.
Moreover, the Emperor of Great Ceremony had also shown his stance.
Feeling more stable in his heart, Chen Xing thought that the matter had support! With those words, it meant that there would be no issues beyond Transcendence to worry about.
After all, different people have different horizons! The "don't make too much of a fuss" spoken by the mighty Emperor of Great Xia certainly carried different weight compared to what the phrase meant to the average person.
To confiscate wealth and exterminate clans would be but trifles.
This emperor in his tenure had eliminated far more than Chen Xing ever had.
Observing the smile on Chen Xing's face, the Emperor of Great Ceremony felt an odd sensation, unable to pinpoint exactly what was amiss.
He shook his head inwardly, thinking: "Never mind, after all, he's just a young man, how much uproar could he cause?"
In contrast, a genius with the potential for Ascension, and one who stood on his side, undoubtedly had much more value to win over.
Last time, several major families secretly colluding with Fentian Giant City were eradicated, but there were still some families that harbored the illusion of luck, trying to play both sides and hedge their bets, which provided an excellent opportunity to give them a reminder.
The Emperor of Great Ceremony pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, ""Chen Xing, your position in this incident is too low, and you may find it inconvenient to manage. I promised you a promotion, and now I'll fulfill that promise.
Effective immediately, you are promoted to Salamander Deputy Chief Commander. Zhao Rui's position will be temporarily retained, with everyday clerical work assigned to him. You should consult him often to become more familiar with the duties quickly. Once you are fully accustomed, Zhao Rui will step down."
Afterward, the Emperor of Great Ceremony looked towards Dong Fang, "Dong Fang, do you plan to return to the military or would you like a different position?"
Dong Fang stated, "Your Majesty, I felt an instant connection with Brother Chen; he invited me to Torch. Why not let me go to Torch then."
The Emperor of Great Ceremony fell silent, "You wish to go to Torch Headquarters?"
He looked perplexed; it was a place for the young, and here you are... a man of over six hundred years old seeking to join, is it a second spring for you?
"If you want to go, your current status won't do; you need a new identity." The Emperor of Great Ceremony said.
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"Okay," Dong Fang agreed readily, having become accustomed to hiding his identity.
Initially, he did the same when he went to the Ice Snow Territory.
Now, it was just a matter of doing it again.
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"Little Chen," Yan Qubing looked at Chen Xing with a smile.
"Principal," Chen Xing replied.
"Now that you're back, you won't be going out again in a short time, will you?"
Uh...
Chen Xing thought of the Wulong (Million Dragon) Competition in May.
He didn't know how long this trip would take. To ensure he could make it, he had to leave by the end of March, or early April at the latest.
"Principal, I'm going to participate in the Wulong Competition," Chen Xing said.
Yan Qubing's face showed some disappointment, "Alright, I was actually hoping you would join this year's College Cup."
Dong Fang internally exclaimed "Damn it."
Whoa, are you serious about letting Chen Xing participate in the College Cup?
To compete in an event that at most would involve the Second Layers of Transcendence, with someone who is at the peak of Transcendence?
But on second thought, if Brother Chen were to go to the College Cup, it really would be quite a sight. Explore more stories with empire
If he summoned his Beast Taming creatures, the opposing Beast Tamers would undoubtedly tremble in fear.
"Are you moved?"
"Dare not move, dare not move..."
Chen Xing couldn't help but laugh and cry upon hearing this. After entering the battlefield, the College Cup seemed child's play to him, "I might not have enough time."
"Indeed, there's not enough time, but the Wulong Competition is a bit more important," Yan Qubing said, "No matter, I was thinking if you didn't want to bully others by participating in the competition, you could join the judging panel. Go do what's more important for now."
Chen Xing felt somewhat shamefully tempted at the bottom of his heart.
To be a judge?
That sounded somewhat interesting.
Noticing the flicker of emotion in Chen Xing's eyes, Yan Qubing said with a smile, "Don't worry, the College Cup doesn't start until mid-June. We'll see if you can make it by then. I can put your name on the alternate list."
"By the way, I've heard about the recent events. Inside the school is a place for teaching and educating people; I have no control over what happens outside the school, but within it, no societal figures will influence our students. Jiuzhou University will always stand behind every student.
Of course, Jiuzhou University doesn't just look at talent when we admit students; we also examine character! If there are any students who break the law or commit crimes, the school will not cover for them."
Yan Qubing's words carried a profound meaning.
Listening to this, Dong Fang just wanted to applaud.
Very good, very good.
He said a lot without saying anything at all.
Chen Xing clasped his hands together, "Thank you, Principal."
Yan Qubing waved his hand dismissively, "Wrong, you should call me Chief Commander."
Under Chen Xing's stunned gaze, Yan Qubing winked, his eyes revealing a hint of mischievousness.
Then he burst into laughter and turned to leave.
Dong Fang commented, "Your principal is quite the interesting character."
"Principal Yan is indeed a good person," Chen Xing agreed.
The two left the principal's office.
Looking at the sun in the sky, Dong Fang said, "It's a nice day today; where do you plan to go first?"
Chen Xing shook the list in his hand, filled with names dense as those on the King of Hell's register.
"First to Torch Headquarters to go through this entire list of names. I want to catch them, one by one!
I want to see just how many of these underworld beings will crawl out."