Chapter 136: A Generation’s Only One, The Name of Lian Xing!!
2nd-level region, the final battle of the Beast Tamer Alliance Competition.
As the black and green shockwave ripped through the map, a silence even deeper than during Star Sand’s awakening fell over the Alliance venue. Every viewer stared at the screen, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief.
The “Measure Your Code” team members, the Dead Ash team members, even the Great Lord Bingqing on the commentary desk were all stunned.
Under everyone’s gaze, only the golden-haired girl remained, standing alone in the center of the devastated battlefield. Extinction, the Juvenile Ancient Species, was nowhere to be seen, likely obliterated along with the Heaven-Gracing Curtain and Calamity Sun in that devastating attack.
At this moment, looking at the ravaged landscape, the golden-haired girl casually tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her starry eyes shining with an unprecedented brilliance.
At this moment, nothing could stand in the way of this girl’s path of evolution.
Even the supreme Ancient bloodline had been broken before her…
In the Alliance Competition, Moon Rabbit Lian Xing, the only dual-Legend holder, stood at the pinnacle of this new generation!!!
Sun and Moon are both wrong, only the stars are right!!!
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“Wait, but…how do they determine the winner!?” Just then, some viewers in the livestream chat noticed the problem, asking in confusion.
The effects of Ten Intentions Annihilation had ended, and the Heaven-Gracing Curtain had also been defeated.
Were there any pet beasts left on the battlefield?
The competition wasn’t about who lived or died, but about who destroyed the opponent’s crystal.
What was Lian Xing planning to do?
Calamity Sun…?
But could Calamity Sun even move on its own…?
Suddenly, at that moment—
“Whoosh!”
With a flash of starlight, a golden, elemental figure reappeared in the sky, its body so bright that it almost blinded the viewers.
Star Sand, one of the 72 Legends, had returned…!!!
Seeing this, all the viewers were stunned.
Even after being pulverized by Extinction’s final attack, Star Sand hadn’t been defeated…?
Did this mean that Lian Xing couldn’t lose…no matter what?
From the beginning, this had been a guaranteed victory…
Yes—
This was Lian Xing’s trump card…!!
Even if her entire lineup was wiped out, as long as Star Sand was still alive, in a sense, she hadn’t lost.
As long as she won the match, the damage to her evolution path would be minimized.
So, this was an undeniable, complete victory for Lian Xing!!!
Half a minute later, Star Sand, floating in the air, arrived above the Dead Ash team’s side of the map, a red light emanating from its body.
“—Death Sentence—”
“Boom!!!!”
In the next second, as a golden scythe, formed from wind and sand, descended, the Dead Ash team’s city and crystal were reduced to rubble.
With this, the “Measure Your Code” team earned another 3 points, securing 5th place in the overall rankings, surpassing the Soul Hunters by one point.
“Whoosh, whoosh!!!”
A few seconds later, in the silent virtual arena, Lian Xing and the four members of the Dead Ash team were teleported back. As their eyes met, Dead Ash’s pupils trembled, and her lips twitched as she saw the golden-haired girl’s smug expression.
“Don’t look at me with those lewd eyes. I won’t react the way you expect…”
“A virtual battle, a group fight…do you think my evolution path will be completely destroyed…?”
“Did you really think I would kneel before you and beg for mercy, letting you…step on my face with your stockings?”
“Please be a bit more mentally stable. Stop fantasizing about such unrealistic things!!”
“This is just a minor setback. A slight, insignificant, unimportant, tiny little… inconvenience…!!”
“Just you wait. Soon, when I reach Royal-Tier, you’ll pay…!!!” With these angry words, the silver-haired girl, her face red, turned and left, logging out before the results were even announced.
Seeing her reaction, Lian Xing tilted her head, her expression slightly bored.
Since Dead Ash was still putting up a front, it meant there was still a glimmer of hope for her evolution.
But she had still noticed the tears in the silver-haired girl’s eyes.
“Well, I’ll educate her slowly later~~~”
“There’s no rush~~~” As expected of a Beast Tamer chosen by an Ancient Juvenile Species, a single defeat wouldn’t break her.
But since they were both members of the Beast Tamer Alliance, they would have plenty of opportunities to meet again.
Under everyone’s gaze, amidst the awkward silence, Lian Xing, with a smile on her face, returned to the “Measure Your Code” team.
Meanwhile, as she and Dead Ash had their final showdown…
In the virtual battlefield, the outside world was in an uproar, almost all the 2nd-level regions in shock.
Star Sand and Calamity Sun, the birth of two Legends.
Moon Rabbit Lian Xing, her true lineup revealed, her first battle a decisive victory against that infamous Ancient Juvenile Species, crushing Extinction’s evolution path!!!
At this moment, Tears Maiden of Worry-Free Pond, the Third Princess of Youyou Leize, the trial participants in Bimen Pass, and even the people in Lian Xing’s hometown, Baiyue Province, they all stared at the stunning, golden-haired girl with starry eyes on the screen, their hearts and minds shaken…
After this battle, the Beast Tamer Alliance would never be the same…
Meanwhile, basking in the adoring gazes of trillions of viewers, Lian Xing looked at the Great Lord Biluo on the commentary desk, a smug look on her face.
Now this old hag was finally convinced, right?
It was worth emptying its coffers~~~
However, in the next second, seeing the empty commentary desk, Lian Xing’s smile faltered, and a puzzled look appeared in her eyes.
Just then, the Great Lord Bingqing, turning to see the empty seat beside it, also froze.
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“Huh…where is it…?” the Great Lord Bingqing blinked, confused.
Moon Rabbit Lian Xing was the Beast Tamer the Great Lord Biluo had wholeheartedly supported.
At such a crucial moment…it hadn’t even watched until the end?
However, Lian Xing suddenly remembered something.
Recalling their farewell before the battle, the Great Lord Biluo’s fading body…she lowered her head and sighed.
“That old thing…it probably saw the end…”
“Such a sentimental fool…satisfied with just this much…” A pet beast’s lifespan was determined by its tier, but… willpower also played a significant role.
Just like the Great Lord Biluo’s wife, the Gloomy Heart Green Mica, who had died long ago, while the Great Lord Biluo had clung to life for over 20,000 years, its empty emotions and will extending its lifespan.
But recently, the Great Lord Biluo had realized something.
Becoming a crystal and being absorbed by Lian Xing…it seemed like a good ending…
In the end, witnessing Lian Xing’s growth, her victory against the Ancient Juvenile Species…it had no regrets, disappearing from the world with a sense of peace and satisfaction.
“Rest in peace. From now on, I’ll take care of your crystal…”
“And you and the Gloomy Heart Green Mica can be a lovely couple in the afterlife~~” At this moment, although Lian Xing’s voice was slightly sad, her words were disrespectful…
Soon, under the gazes of the countless viewers, this year’s Beast Tamer Alliance Competition came to an end.
Shining Girls, Inverted City, Dead Ash, Monday, “I’ll Measure Your Code.” These five teams had successfully qualified for the Interdimensional Grand Finals.
Late at night, in the “I’ll Measure Your Code” team’s training base, the celebratory feast was still ongoing. Meanwhile, Lian Xing, alone, returned to Bimen Pass through a teleportation array.
Riding the Cloud Dream Calamity, she quickly arrived at the Great Lord Biluo’s former residence.
As she entered, as expected, the Great Lord Biluo’s body, the countless electronic devices and parts…they were all gone.
The entire cave was empty, as if it had been robbed…
Lian Xing wasn’t surprised and patiently searched the cave.
That Monarch-Tier crystal…it should be nearby.
Perhaps there was even a message from the Great Lord Biluo…
However, after over ten minutes, even after searching the entire cave, Lian Xing couldn’t find any trace of the crystal. She froze.
What was going on!?
A Monarch-Tier crystal…that large…it had just…vanished…?
A Monarch-Tier crystal wasn’t like a phone or glasses. Its aura alone could be sensed for thousands of kilometers. How could she not find it?
And hadn’t the Great Lord Biluo left a message using its remaining life force?
Just as Lian Xing was confused, a small conch shell at her feet suddenly moved.
Lian Xing looked down.
At the same time, a soft, fleshy creature emerged from within the jade-green shell.
Their eyes met, neither speaking.
[Low-Tier — Juvenile Species — Azure Sky Conch]
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“Great Lord Biluo!?” Lian Xing exclaimed after a dozen seconds of stunned silence.
Azure Sky Conch…this was the Juvenile form of the Great Lord Biluo, the Azure Green Giant Pincer Crab Guardian!!
Just then, a childish voice came from the Azure Sky Conch, “Lian Xing, are you a thief? You’ve only been here for ten minutes, and you’ve already taken everything in my house and are now searching for my crystal. When did I say I was dying?”
“And if you really thought I was dead, wouldn’t you feel even a little bit sad…!!!”
“Uh, well, I…” Facing the Great Lord Biluo’s soul-searching questions, Lian Xing chuckled awkwardly, turning her head away.
And at this moment, the small, young Azure Sky Conch, trailing a sticky slime, crawled up Lian Xing’s stocking-clad leg and into her clothes. It stopped asking questions and said excitedly, “Lian Xing, I’ve restarted…~~”
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“Huh!?” Lian Xing stared, dumbfounded.
She had finally realized…
Wait, the Great Lord Biluo hadn’t died of old age…, it had reset…itself…?
It had lived for 20,000 years, it had seen the glory of a Monarch-Tier pet beast’s peak and at the end of its life, it had the courage to…start over…?
But this wasn’t a full reset like the Mist Colt’s, so its level and memories should be intact. Unlike the Heaven-Gracing Curtain’s perfect evolution, a normal reset would allow the pet beast to inherit its highest level at each stage.
As Lian Xing was still processing this information, the Azure Sky Conch explained, “Lian Xing, don’t worry about the crystal. I’ve been guarding Bimen Pass for tens of thousands of years. The points I’ve accumulated are enough to buy a Monarch-Tier crystal. Not just a Mechanical Species one, any type you want. You can even choose one based on the talent you want to inherit~~”
“So, consider that crystal’s value as compensation for my life.”
“As for the reason…after watching your battle against Extinction, I suddenly felt a desire to evolve again. I don’t want to die as a mere Monarch-Tier insect… After working so hard for 20,000 years, I also want to see the world of Emperor-Tier pet beasts!!!”
“For me, a Mechanical Species, who was once emotionless…to feel such passion…it must be unbelievable, right…?”
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“Congratulations, Lian Xing. How does it feel to defeat an Ancient Juvenile Species and stand at the peak…?” the young Azure Sky Conch asked, its voice filled with admiration.
Hearing this familiar tone, Lian Xing smiled slightly, then shook her head silently.
It was…alright…
The path of evolution…it was endless…
She wouldn’t be satisfied with just defeating a Juvenile Species…
“By the way, little newborn…”
“It’s fine that you’ve restarted, but be careful this time. Don’t evolve into something strange again~~~” Lian Xing said, looking at the enthusiastic Great Lord Biluo.
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“L-Little newborn!?” The Great Lord Biluo’s aura flickered in protest.
From “old hag” to “little newborn”…was this progress or regression…?
Under the cover of night, Lian Xing left the cave with the Juvenile Azure Sky Conch. Then, after a long-awaited reunion with Silver Dragon, she returned to the Beast Tamer Alliance Headquarters to plan her new pet beast lineup.
Meanwhile, in the Beast Tamer Alliance’s high-level meeting room…
Zi Meng, the blind girl with long, purple hair, the captain of Shining Girls, entered the room alone.
Three figures were already waiting for her.
The Thousand Year Marquis, the Hidden Moon Marquis, and the Rain Caller Marquis, the three supreme Emperors of the Alliance, their expressions grim.
“Zi Meng, start your future simulation. Observe the growth of Dead Ash and Moon Rabbit!!” the Thousand Year Marquis commanded after a moment of silence.
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“Yes, Emperor!” Zi Meng nodded respectfully, then immediately activated the Fivefold Samsara’s Awakening.
In the past two years, she had also simulated the Ancient Juvenile Species’s growth several times, but the results hadn’t been ideal… Extinction’s timing wasn’t right. This was the reason the Alliance had been hiding Dead Ash.
At this moment, in the Fivefold Samsara’s beast taming simulation, a terrifying blue figure quickly filled Zi Meng’s mind. In her illusory dream, the blue figure was rapidly growing, its outline becoming clearer, its aura more powerful.
A few minutes later, a being even more terrifying than the Ancient bloodline pressure displayed during the league was born…
“Pfft!!!”
In the next second, Zi Meng’s body was struck by an invisible force, and she vomited a mouthful of blood, collapsing to the ground. Seeing this, the Thousand Year Marquis immediately extended its wings and supported her, asking anxiously, “How is it? What were the results!?”
“It was successful! Extinction will soon break through to Royal-Tier!!”
“I can clearly sense its burning fighting spirit… This is a new form, born from its sense of crisis against its rival and its urgent need to evolve…”
Hearing Zi Meng’s analysis, the three Emperors’ expressions brightened.
Unexpectedly, after being defeated by Moon Rabbit, Dead Ash’s Ancient evolution path, instead of being interrupted, had actually advanced to a new level!!
“By the way, simulate Moon Rabbit’s Legends too. See if there’s a possibility of evolution in the near future!?”
“Not yet, let her rest for a while…”
“No, it’s fine. A Legend’s aura is usually gentle… It shouldn’t be affected too much.” Zi Meng said, volunteering.
Actually, she was also eager to observe the growth of Moon Rabbit’s lineup.
After defeating the Ancient Juvenile Species together, what had become of her team?
So, the Fivefold Samsara, using the information and data from that fierce battle…, began simulating the evolution of Lian Xing’s lineup.
However…
At this moment, something strange happened.
In the simulation, Calamity Sun’s light was dim, as if it weren’t even a part of Lian Xing’s lineup. The Cloud Dream Calamity’s aura was becoming more ethereal, a significant improvement. And the auras of Star Sand and the Red Prison Palace Master were scorching, like blazing suns, their overwhelming pressure almost causing the Fivefold Samsara to lose control…
This likely meant…an explosive evolution was coming—
But in the end…
The figures of all four pet beasts dimmed, gradually fading from the simulated world.
For some reason, in the Fivefold Samsara’s simulated world, only a pure white Heaven-Gracing Curtain remained.
What the…?
The other pet beasts…they had all disappeared…?
Zi Meng, inside the simulated dream, had never encountered such a situation before. She was confused…
But after observing for a few seconds, she quickly realized the truth.
No, the other pet beasts hadn’t disappeared. Their light and aura had simply been…overshadowed…!!!
At this moment, under Zi Meng’s horrified gaze, the light emanating from the Heaven-Gracing Curtain intensified, the simulated world around it fading, as if everything else was dim in comparison.
Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, like a phoenix rising from the ashes…
This form, this presence…Zi Meng couldn’t even find the words to describe it.
Radiant, flawless, dreamlike, crystalline, pure…
Wait, there was one word that could accurately describe it.
This was…
“Buzz!”
In the next second, Zi Meng’s dream simulation abruptly ended, and the Fivefold Samsara fell asleep. However, facing the Thousand Year Marquis’s expectant gaze, the blind girl simply stood there, her expression blank, as if she were lost…
This time, unlike the pressure from Extinction, she hadn’t felt any mental strain…
She had simply been captivated by that dreamlike figure, unable to return to reality.
“Zi Meng, what’s wrong? What did you see!?”
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“Flaw-no, perfect—”
“It was like…perfect evolution…?” Zi Meng stammered, her words incoherent, as if her memories were jumbled…
Hearing this, the three Emperors looked at each other, confused.
Perfect evolution?
They already knew about that…
Had that Heaven-Gracing Curtain also reached Royal-Tier?
Meanwhile, although Zi Meng pretended to be speechless on the surface, her heart was pounding, her mind in turmoil.
Moon Rabbit Lian Xing…
Just what kind of pet beast are you trying to evolve…!!!
This thing…it’s not something that should be seen by others…!!!
“Measure Your Code” team, private resting room.
The golden-haired girl sat at the table, her arms crossed, staring at a green conch shell placed on a plate. Don’t misunderstand, Lian Xing wasn’t going to eat the Great Lord Biluo. This was just a temporary bed she had prepared for it.
At this moment, looking at the small and helpless Juvenile Azure Sky Conch, Lian Xing, in …domineering manner, raised three fingers.
“Listen carefully. We have to establish some ground rules…!”
“First, after we form a contract, you are not allowed to question my evolution path choices. Not only can you not voice your doubts, you can’t even think about it. Otherwise, I’ll terminate our contract and leave you to…fend for yourself…!!”
“Second, I’m in charge of resource allocation. You can’t just slack off or go afk in battles because you haven’t been fed!!”
“Third, absolutely no romance inside my body!!!” Lian Xing said seriously, her tone especially stern when she mentioned the third rule.
After all, her pet beast space was public, not a couple’s hotel room. If they did anything…it would be mentally scarring for her young mind.
But a Biological Species, a Weapon Species, a Viral Species, an Elemental Species, and a Mechanical Species…the chances of them falling in love were negligibly small…
Just like how the Golden Leaf hadn’t developed any feelings for the Moonlight Rabbit despite being held in its mouth every day, instead constantly complaining to Lian Xing about its mistreatment…
Meanwhile, facing Lian Xing’s trivial requests, the Juvenile Azure Sky Conch nodded indifferently.
Yes, they were about to form a contract.
Although Lian Xing had said before that she didn’t want any pre-trained pet beasts, and had even abandoned the little fox in Baiyue Province…
Mechanical Species were an exception.
Because as programs, they only inherited data and information from their predecessors, not muscle memory or combat experience.
More importantly, among the Azure Sky Conch’s Mechanical Species evolution paths, there was one that Lian Xing was particularly eager to achieve.
So, since fate had brought them together…it was only natural…
At this moment, as Lian Xing was establishing the ground rules with the reincarnated Great Lord Biluo…
The Golden Leaf was floating by the window, staring at the scenery outside, lost in thought. For some reason, it was feeling down…
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In the previous battle, it hadn’t been able to do anything. Facing that Ancient Juvenile Species, Star Sand had weakened it, the Cloud Dream Calamity had blocked its attacks, and the Heaven-Gracing Curtain, using Calamity Sun, had delivered the final blow.
Only it had been useless, not contributing anything, not even using Sheathing.
After all, if it couldn’t even contribute to the Heaven-Gracing Curtain’s throws, its independent Sheathing form would be even more meaningless…
Moreover, it hadn’t fully digested the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital’s will yet.
Its true name was still…Red Prison Palace Master…
The Sun-Seizing Divine Capital, the third transcendent evolution form…it was just a shell, without true meaning…
Meanwhile, the Moonlight Rabbit, for once, wasn’t harassing the Golden Leaf. Instead, it was curled up in a corner, its eyes closed, reliving the sensation of defeating Extinction.
Gradually, its eyes began to glow…
Not enough…
This level of opponent wasn’t enough…
It had to defeat stronger enemies as soon as possible!!!
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