Chapter 446: 442: Tears of the Void
Indeed, whether through one and two-stage Rune Mark evolutions, as well as Armament and Leap evolutions, they could significantly reduce the difficulty of beast training.
However, in response, it removed the need for gathering materials and the process of becoming stronger in order to acquire those materials. The mentality of these individuals would definitely differ significantly from the original Beast Masters.
One side was akin to instant-success gamers, while the other side consisted of hardworking aspiring Beast Masters.
The gap between their mental attitudes would likely cause a huge disparity in the level of strength they could display in real combat.
Even him, Bai Qi, despite his fast leveling speed, went through as much as any other Beast Master.
The feeling of having his energy drained by the Evolution Egg was quite painful, after all.
“I understand, teacher, I’ll go discuss with Professor Dong and the others right away.”
Bai Qi nodded, his mind already starting to ponder various limiting measures.
“Hmm, it’s good that you understand.”
Bai Heguang nodded with satisfaction, saying, “Your invention is absolutely revolutionary for humanity. It could even potentially change the situation between the Federation and the Tribes. But I don’t want people to overestimate their capabilities because of your inventions.”
“After all, some mistakes can’t be corrected.”
At these words, Bai Qi understood. As a pure Spirit Controller, Zhuge Chen gained an even deeper understanding.
It seemed that it might be possible to create a dedicated training institution for Spirit Controllers?
“Celestial Brilliance, you’re too strict with your disciple.”
Watching the public reaction, the Keeper of the Legendary Twilight Tomb couldn’t help but complain, “In both levels of Beast Control and scientific research, Bai Qi has not lagged at all. It’s just that you still make so many demands.”
“It’s better to raise problems now than to fix them after they occur.”
Bai Heguang straightened his face, but Keeper of the Legendary Twilight Tomb shook his head, saying, “Experiencing mistakes first-hand is much more effective than preach warnings, you made your fair share of mistakes back then.”
“That’s exactly why I want to prevent Bai Qi from making the same errors.”
Bai Heguang sneered coldly, not hiding his feelings at all.
“Um, teacher, Keeper of the Legendary Twilight Tomb, I’m going to go and discuss limiting measures with Professor Dong and the others, so I’ll take leave now?”
Seeing that the two seemed intent on debating educational policies, Bai Qi escaped in a hurry. Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha quickly followed suit, avoiding becoming the subject of the two luminaries’ debate.
“Cha, is Celestial Brilliance always like this?”
Upon leaving the hall, Zhuge Chen couldn’t help but ask Bai Qiucha.
“No, my dad doesn’t usually talk much. Aside from pointing out problems in my fights, he seldom speaks. He was particularly talkative today.”
Bai Qiucha shook her head, looked at Bai Qi, and said, “Perhaps, my dad is trying to learn how to be a qualified teacher?”
“Hmm… that’s very possible.”
Zhuge Chen deeply agreed. Having such a monstrous disciple, even Bai Heguang, the strongest legend of the Federation, must also feel a great deal of pressure.
It was understandable.
“By the way, Bai Qi, what are you going to do next, continue your research?”
Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi and asked.
“I’ll leave it for now. Next, I plan to focus on leveling up my beast, and then challenge the Twilight Tomb.”
Bai Qi shook his head. The fire man on the fifth layer was a trick left behind by the Law Emperor. There was no risk of life, so he could free up Nicholas to deal with the first batch of helmets to be launched by Jade Dream.
As for what plans he had after that, he hadn’t thought about it yet.
After all, New Year was just in a few days, and he would consider it his vacation.
Bai Qi stretched lazily, then left the hall with Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha to visit various research subdivisions.
The opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute warranted a good look around. Plus, Bai Qi was intrigued by the results of the three major research groups earlier.
Especially the targeted training of his parents, it was somewhat similar to the Evolution Egg.
Just as he reached the door, Bai Qi saw a familiar figure walking in from the entrance – Yi Yu.
“Sorry, I might not have time to visit the Institute.”
Bai Qi waved at Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha, then ran towards Yi Yu.
“Bai Qi, long time no see.”
Seeing Bai Qi run over, a smile appeared on Yi Yu’s face. “Unfortunately, other matters delayed me, and I couldn’t make it to your academic seminar.”
“Minister Yi is too modest. There will be an official announcement soon anyway.”
Bai Qi grinned, his gaze involuntarily drifting to Yi Yu’s palm. He noticed that the rune mark on the back of Yi Yu’s hand had evolved into a complicated array.
“This is… Minister Yi, have you also achieved Legendary status?”
Bai Qi looked at Yi Yu in surprise, but soon thought of Luo Xiang, who was always compared with him, and quickly accepted it.
These two were originally geniuses of the same level.
Yi Yu nodded, “I just broke through this morning and owe you a big thank you.”
“Thank me?”
Bai Qi was puzzled, not understanding the meaning of Yi Yu’s words.
Seeing this, Yi Yu wasn’t surprised. The Delumin rune on the back of his hand flashed, and a black crow landed on his shoulder.
“My Tarot Crow is a prophecy-type pet. The only way to level up is to constantly prophesy. If the prophecy is right, it levels up. If the prophecy is wrong, it backfires.”
Yi Yu pointed at Bai Qi and said, “I’m lucky that every prophecy I made about you has come true.”
“Really? Does Minister Yi have that much confidence in me?”
Bai Qi was a little embarrassed at his words. As much as he was wary of Yi Yu, he didn’t expect Yi Yu to trust him so much.
“No, I had no confidence in any of the things you were involved in. However, after the first failure, I made all my predictions about you in the opposite way.”
At this, Bai Qi’s smile froze on his face.
This was the legendary reverse prophecies, right? But it was rather unpleasant when he himself was the protagonist.
Wait, a prophecy pet, that is, it had temporal skills. Could he ask for like..some crow feathers or something?
With this thought, Bai Qi’s eyes became weird when he looked at the Tarot Crow. If he wasn’t afraid of losing, Bai Qi might have even considered plucking the Tarot Crow’s feathers on the spot.
“By the way, here’s your mission reward. As per your request, it’s a space-related mythical material.”
Seeing Bai Qi’s weird expression, Yi Yu seemed to have a hunch. He quietly put away Tarot Crow, then handed a box to Bai Qi.
“I apologise for the incident in the Elemental World last time, which caused you danger beyond the mission. However, I also broke through the legend because of your success this time. So, I owe you a favor. If you need it, I can help you within my ability.”
Upon hearing Yi Yu’s words, Bai Qi’s eyes lit up instantly.
He didn’t expect that, in addition to Eden, there was compensation from Yi Yu as well. This journey to the Elemental World really paid off.
However, he needed to think about a favor within his capability.
“There’s no rush, my promise is perpetually valid.”
Yi Yu smiled and put the box in Bai Qi’s hand, but Bai Qi suddenly made a decision.
“I want to trade for a seventh-order mechanical technology, Quantum Mind Field.”
“Quantum Mind Field, indeed, it’s within my exchange rights. But are you sure you don’t want to keep it?”
Yi Yu smiled and looked at Bai Qi.
“No need, being indecisive is not my style.”
Bai Qi shook his head. While it was nice to have a promising Legendary Beast Master owe him a favor, Bai Qi would rather exchange it for something tangible.
After all, if something required the legendary combat power, he had his teacher, the Legendary Celestial Brilliance Bai Heguang.
Looking at the whole Federation, no, including the tribes, was there anyone stronger than his teacher?
To put it bluntly, even if Bai Heguang was not available, there was still Luo Xiang.
Compared to the mysterious Yi Yu, Luo Xiang, who had a team of mythical species, had the combat power out in the open.
“That’s true.”
Yi Yu chuckled, “I didn’t prepare for this in advance. I’ll have it sent over to you after I apply for it back home.”
“Well, then I’ll trouble you.”
Bai Qi nodded slightly, “By the way, Director Wang and the others have gone to the research institute. Minister Yi, would you like to join them?”
“Yes, I’ve already been in touch. You go ahead.”
It seemed as if Yi Yu had understood Bai Qi’s thoughts. After saying hello, he went straight to the research institute. However, Bai Qi couldn’t wait to return to his research room at the top of the building and opened the box to check.
The box was the same as the one that held the Void Pupil Amber last time, but inside was a shiny, transparent bottle. Through the bottle, one could faintly see a water droplet inside.
“Tears of the Void?”
Bai Qi looked at the label on the box and entered the Prairie Secret Realm straight away.
After so many days of construction, the bases in the desert, the prairie and the ice field had been completed. Of course, the prairie base, which inherited the original base, was the largest.
Bloop bloop?
(Master, did you bring something in?)
Delta was the first to notice the existence of the Tears of the Void, appearing in front of Bai Qi with a flash, his eyes full of desire when he looked at the Tears of the Void.
“Your space material is here, perhaps you can evolve now.”
Bloop bloop!
(Really, Master!)
Hearing Bai Qi’s words, Delta jumped joyously on the spot. The massive power even made the base tremble.
“Alright, alright, calm down!”
Seeing that Delta was about to crash into his arms, Bai Qi quickly stopped him.
After so much time, Delta had finally digested the Life Blessing. Its size had gotten bigger and bigger, becoming the largest in the team.
Accordingly, its power and other attributes were also the strongest in the team.
According to Alpha, without using skills, Delta might be the strongest among them.
“If it could evolve to King-level, it might be the strongest even with skills.”
With slowly growing anticipation, Bai Qi handed the Tears of the Void to Delta.
“Let me see what abilities you can get.”