Chapter 107: Chapter 106: Famous Federation
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Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department.
The press conference hadn’t started yet, but the auditorium capable of accommodating a thousand people simultaneously was already at full capacity.
When the news that the Legendary Celestial Brilliance was going to become the head of the Undead Department at Star Mechanics Academy came out, it created quite an uproar across the Federation.
A Titled Legendary, one of the most distinguished among Legendary Beast Masters, such presence was commanding respect wherever they go, almost an ethereal existence.
In particular, the Undead Department Titled Legendary “Celestial Brilliance” – Bai Heguang, was famously independent among the legends.
Such an entity’s agreement to become the head of a college was shocking, even though it was just an honorary position without administrative responsibilities.
Because of this, after the news came out, masters of the Sunrise Level across the Federation and even legends all flocked to Gusu City.
Aside from wanting to personally verify the truth of the message, they had another purpose.
A whole new way of evolving the undead creatures.
“Chairman Wen, long time no see.”
As soon as the tall and sturdy Wen Ruoshui walked into the auditorium, an elegantly dressed man who was already seated took the initiative to greet Wen Ruoshui.
“I thought, it turned out to be Master Duanmeng.”
Upon hearing that, Wen Ruoshui smiled and sat down next to Duanmeng, making Duanmeng’s already slim figure appear even more lean.
Wen Ruoshui stretched his neck and said, “Master Duanmeng, did you come here intending to teach at Star Mechanics Academy?”
Duanmeng nodded, “Of course, it’s an honor for every Undead Department Beastmaster to work with Bai Chuanqi.”
“But, when did your Haoli Dojo start to take an interest in the Undead Department, Chairman Wen?”
Wen Ruoshui said, “The Haoli Dojo only respects strength, there are no hard restrictions on the type of pets, after all, apart from the Soul Race, other pets can all participate in physical combat!”
Hearing Wen Ruoshui’s words, Duanmeng’s face darkened immediately, “Huh, only a brainless brute would like that kind of violent fighting style.”
Duanmeng, a master of the Undead Department, was famous for his strategic battle style.
Wen Ruoshui, a master of the Combat System, was known for his straightforward and brutal fighting style.
The two of them obtained their licenses and became masters at the same time. Because of their different fighting styles, their rivalry was well-known within the circle.
As expected, after a brief exchange, the two turned away and stopped talking. The opening ceremony of the Undead Department finally officially began.
On a spacious platform, President Qin, Celestial Brilliance Bai Heguang, and an old man with white hair walked out from the backstage together. The spectators below, who were originally whispering amongst themselves, immediately stopped talking when they saw the three appeared.
Naturally, President Qin and Celestial Brilliance were familiar with them. One was the president of the Beast Master Association of Gusu City, and the other was a Titled Legendary from the Undead Department. They naturally received considerable respect.
However, the bigger reason was the seemingly ordinary old man who was actually the former legend, current head of Star Mechanics Academy, Li Xiu.
Li Xiu walked to the center of the platform, looked around and said, “First of all, thank you all for attending the opening ceremony of our Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department, I feel extremely honored.”
As soon as his voice fell, thunder-like applause sounded from the audience that didn’t stop until Li Xiu signaled for it to.
“You all are aware of the old man’s character, I won’t say much, first, allow me to introduce the honorary dean of the Undead Department, the Titled Legendary “Celestial Brilliance” – Bai Heguang!”
Li Xiu pointed to his side, everyone’s eyes immediately gathered on Bai Heguang. However, Bai Heguang didn’t seem to intend to make a lengthy speech. He simply nodded slightly to greet everyone.
Such behavior did not cause dissatisfaction among the Beast Masters below or those watching the live broadcast outside, but instead induced even more fanaticism.
“Bai Chuanqi is so handsome!”
“Is this the aura of a Titled Legendary? When can I become like this?”
“Wake up, child, you have a higher chance of dreaming about this by sleeping somewhere else.”
“I love Li Min! I love Li Min!”
“Damn, someone got the wrong film set!”
“It’s really Bai Chuanqi!”
Seeing Bai Heguang admit his identity as the honorary dean with his own eyes, the last stone in Lu Yuan’s heart fell and was immediately filled with anticipation.
What exactly would be the new evolution style of the Undead Department?
Maybe it could help his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger to further enhance its abilities.
After going through the Lamentation Tower and the two-city joint examination, Lu Yuan recognized his weak points.
Facing the endless emergence of lord-level creatures, the bloodline level of the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger seemed a bit low. Although there was room for improvement in his own training, the best way to improve was to enhance the bloodline level.
“However, Bai Qi probably wouldn’t miss this opportunity either; If he was also successful in evolution, the gap between us would widen again.”
Thinking about Bai Qi’s abnormal skeleton, Lu Yuan was overwhelmed, and could only pin all his hopes on the rumored new evolution method.
A simple skeleton soldier could evolve to be so strong, there was no reason that his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger would be weaker after evolving.
After all, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger was one of the few races that was able to comprehend the intimidation skill at the elite level.
Seeing that Bai Heguang didn’t intend to say much, Li Xiu had no choice but to resume speaking, “Everyone has their own business to attend to. I won’t delay your time. I hereby announce that the Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department officially opens!”
This time, the applause that was thunderous before did not reappear. Everyone was staring at the stage without previous agreement, waiting for them to announce the next thing.
Seeing this scene, Li Xiu and President Qin exchanged glances. President Qin immediately stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said, “I suppose everyone already knows what I’ m about to say. Today, taking advantage of the grand opening of the Undead Department, I’m going to introduce you to a whole new way of evolution for the Undead Department!”
“Rune evolution!”
Rune evolution?
President Qin’s words immediately caused a commotion below.
In their speculation, Gusu City might have discovered some new evolution formula or a new race of evolution. After all, the sudden appearance of the lord-level creature, the Wilting Dragon Lord, had attracted quite a bit of attention a few days ago.
But they never thought that the evolution of the Undead Department would be related to runes.
“Rune evolution? Since when did runes have anything to do with evolution.”
As a master of the Undead Department, Duanmeng frowned, unable to figure out what rune evolution was all about.
President Qin looked around and was very satisfied with the intense scene below.
“Cough, cough, I knowyou all have doubts in your hearts, so I won’t explain too much. Just witness it with your own eyes.”
President Qin turned sideways, the curtain behind him slowly rose, and four dull skeletal soldiers stood neatly in a row, each holding a box of the same design.
“Skeletal soldiers? Just low-level minion’s evolution?”
Seeing that the ones making an appearance were skeleton soldiers, the lowest rank of the Undead Department, the crowd was somewhat disappointed. Moreover, when they saw Bai Qi, who was obviously still a student standing beside the skeletal soldiers, they were even less interested.
As expected, it must be some well-off youngster padding his achievements with the research results of his elders before the grand opening of the Undead Department.
They had seen this trick many times.
“Bai Qi, why did he go up?”
Lu Yuan instantly recognized Bai Qi on stage. His brain froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered.
“So he knew about rune evolution all along? No, could it be related to him?”
Thinking about what Bai Qi had done before, Lu Yuan felt more and more that his guess was very likely.
Just how much has this guy been doing behind our backs…
“I know everyone is a bit disappointed, but don’t worry, let’s see the results first. Bai Qi, your turn.”
Seeing this, President Qin was not surprised. After soothing a few words, he signaled Bai Qi to start.
Bai Qi nodded in response, walked to the first skeletal soldier, and introduced, “This is a low-level minion skeletal soldier. Whether it’s attack power, defense power, speed or even wisdom, it’s at the bottom among beasts. I believe no undead beast master would choose a skeletal soldier as a pet, right?”
The crowd fell silent, Bai Qi’s words were all well known.
Although the news of Bai Qiucha’s settlement in Gusu City caused a wave of contracting undead creatures, it did not include skeletal soldiers. Even if someone bought them, they were only used as specimens.
Seeing the crowd’s reaction, Bai Qi was not surprised, paused, and continued, “But now, because the skeletal soldiers are at the bottom, they have unlimited potential for evolution.”
“Through my continuous research, I have discovered a new, very convenient way of evolution.”
“I guarantee that the pets of the Undead Department will change their gloomy image because of this way of evolution, and like other departments, have a variety of evolved forms!”
As his words fell, there was another uproar below, and the citizens gathered in front of the screen were all dumbfounded.
Does this kid really know what he’s talking about?
Me?
An eighteen-year-old college student?
Daring to say he’s researched a completely new form of evolution?
There should be a limit when trying to ride the coattails of a trend, right?
Seeing the escalating discussion below, silent all the while, Celestial Brilliance suddenly opened his eyes. An invisible momentum enveloped the entire venue, quieting the auditorium once again.
Just now, President Qin seemed to call him Bai Qi?
The surname is Bai? Could it be a relative of Celestial Brilliance?
Seeing that Bai Heguang was helping to maintain order on his own initiative, Bai Qi was calmed down. He put on special gloves, opened the box in the skeletal soldier’s hand, and took out an ice crystal emitting cold air.
“This is a cold light stone, a common grade ice attribute material.”
Bai Qi waved the cold light stone in his hand, then, under the puzzled eyes of the crowd, pressed the cold light stone into the rune carved on the spine of the skeletal soldier.
Suddenly, a light flashed on the rune, and the cold light stone was instantly absorbed by the rune. At the same time, a dazzling light erupted from the skeletal soldier.
This was, the light of evolution?!
What this kid said is true?!
Almost instantly, both the people in the auditorium and those gathered in front of the screen watching the opening ceremony remembered one name.
Bai Qi.