Chapter 191: Six Shining Species!
“When Frost Flower wakes up, the higher-ups might retaliate—”
Hearing the consort’s warning, Lian Xing’s mind raced.
Retaliate against me?
Does the Three Saints Palace want to be destroyed?
They hadn’t even sent any reinforcements. She should be the one retaliating, giving those three Legends a good beating.
This wasn’t arrogance, but a natural progression.
Having reached this level, she could evolve as she pleased, contract with any Legend, and even kill a Ten Thousand Level Great Emperor for experience points. Nothing could stop her now.
Of course, she wouldn’t provoke the Six Sanctuary Guardians, the Four Disasters, or the Shining Duo. If she met them, she might apologize for her disrespect…
But for now, she didn’t think she would lose to Lover or Qianqiu.
However…
Lian Xing’s vision blurred, and she fell from the Drunken Glaze Eight-Star Bewitching Moon’s shoulder.
“Huh!?”
“Thud!”
Under the consorts’ surprised gazes, the golden-haired girl collapsed, unconscious, and the Shining Moonlight Rabbit vanished.
What happened?
Pet Essence exhaustion?
It didn’t seem like it…
The consorts rushed over and saw blood trickling from Lian Xing’s seven orifices, white Pet Essence leaking from her body, a horrifying yet erotic sight.
They quickly summoned their healing-type pet beasts.
In a dark, empty space…
Lian Xing vaguely heard the Moonwalker Mother’s voice.
“Little Star, you went too far this time. So determined not to rely on my protection? Now you’ve offended the Three Saints Palace and injured Frost Flower. This isn’t a small matter. I’ve contained the news within the Cloud Mist Sea. Frost Flower won’t be waking up anytime soon. Be careful, and don’t provoke the Seven King Mother of Sharp Edge. But a Third Stage Awakening…impressive… Could it be that the Eleventh Zodiac is still somewhere in this world…?”
As the Moonwalker Mother’s worried voice faded, Lian Xing sat up abruptly in her hospital bed, not even noticing her surroundings, her mind replaying the Mother’s words.
The Eleventh Zodiac’s aura…the Mother had recognized it…?
No, it must have deduced it from the Third Stage Awakening!
Perhaps only the Eleventh Zodiac’s Star Pole Awakening was independent of Second Stage Awakening.
There was no other way to achieve a Third Stage Awakening.
As Lian Xing pondered, the beautiful, green-haired woman in a white doctor’s coat beside her said, “Normally, people check their surroundings after waking up. You don’t even know where you are, and you’re already lost in thought…”
Lian Xing looked up, and instantly, recognizing the woman’s beauty, she knew.
Another one of Lover’s consorts, and a high-ranking one at that…
“Did you just say I’m seriously injured…?” Lian Xing asked, blinking.
“I don’t feel anything…”
The green-haired woman nodded, her expression grim.
“Yes, although there are no external injuries, your internal condition is critical. Your blood and Pet Essence are in chaos. Even if you stop fighting, you probably won’t live past 30. A few more intense battles, and you might not even reach 20. Your Viral Pet Essence, as a Viral Species hybrid, is being corroded by Shining Pet Essence. Soon, you’ll enter the next stage of your hybrid form, and then…your time will be limited… You haven’t been consuming your Shining Species’s flesh, have you? No human or hybrid can withstand a Shining Species’s Pet Essence. Beast Tamers cannot be perfect. And because it’s caused by Shining Pet Essence, there’s no cure, not even Recreate, one of the 72 Legends, can help—”
Lian Xing fell silent.
So, absorbing the Eleventh Zodiac’s aura had been a mistake. She hadn’t even realized she was dying…
A human body couldn’t contain a Shining Species’s Pet Essence.
No wonder she had fainted before. It must have been the surge of Shining Pet Essence from activating Star Pole Awakening repeatedly.
So she wouldn’t live past 20 now…?
Actually, Lian Xing didn’t care about her lifespan. Her only goal was evolution. As long as she reached the pinnacle before she died, she would have no regrets.
Three years left. She had to evolve Moonlight Rabbit to Emperor-Tier…
And since the Eleventh Zodiac’s Pet Essence had merged with hers, it meant that the next time she activated Star Pole Awakening, Moonlight Rabbit’s power would increase even further, right?
Thinking of this, instead of despair, Lian Xing felt a surge of excitement.
Should she try challenging a Sanctuary Guardian next time she used her Third Stage Awakening…?
Seeing Lian Xing’s unhinged enthusiasm, the green-haired doctor was speechless, unsure what to say.
After a moment of silence, Lian Xing looked up, a gentle smile on her face. “By the way, what number are you? Thank you for treating me.”
“…”
“…”
Looking at the golden-haired girl’s sudden shift in mood, the beautiful, green-haired woman sighed and replied, her brow furrowed, “I’m ranked fourth among Lover’s consorts. They call me Fourth Concubine.”
“Lian Xing, I treated you, but I have to warn you. Although you’re a Shining Species holder, I don’t approve of your methods. If not for that important Six-Point Banquet at Sharp Edge Mountain, the Seven King Mother would have already descended upon the Three Saints Palace and dealt with you.”
“Frost Flower’s shattered life crystal has been sent back to Sharp Edge Mountain for treatment. Qianqiu also wanted to send you to Sharp Edge Mountain, but Snow Flower, which recently became a guest here, and the other consorts pleaded for you, so you’re allowed to stay at the Three Saints Palace and recover.”
“But your Shining Species has been exposed. There will be trouble after the Six-Point Banquet…”
“Uh…” Lian Xing simply shrugged, unfazed.
This must also be part of Qianqiu’s simulation, right?
Then why bother going through all this? Just skip to the end…
But what was this Six-Point Banquet…?
It was important enough for a Shining Emperor to care about…?
Although curious, Lian Xing didn’t ask.
After all, her every action was being scrutinized by countless consorts.
So, she casually searched for information about the Six-Point Banquet using the Three Saints Palace’s network.
And she was shocked.
[Six-Point Banquet, a banquet held by the Seven King Mother of Sharp Edge for Shining Species. All Shining Species and their Beast Tamers in the Moon Soul World will attend, along with representatives from various major powers.]
[Seven King Mother of Sharp Edge, the ruler of Sharp Edge Mountain, a Weapon-type Shining Species Emperor, the only sword box pet beast in the Moon Soul World, one of the Star Goddess’s three main battle pet beasts.]
A Shining Species gathering…!?
All the Shining Species in the new world, together!?
This exciting event just imagining it made Lian Xing’s heart race. Perhaps just by observing the other Shining Species, she could discover new evolution paths.
Unfortunately, there was a warning.
[No livestreaming allowed.]
Lian Xing, slightly disappointed, continued reading.
Thankfully, the Six-Point Banquet hadn’t started yet. Some Shining Species were too far away and needed time to travel. There were six Shining Species on the invitation list, only four had arrived at Sharp Edge Mountain.
Lian Xing even found information about herself.
[Shocking News! A new Shining Species Beast Tamer has appeared, injuring Frost Flower, a guest of Sharp Edge Mountain, at the Three Saints Palace border. After the Six-Point Banquet, the Three Saints Palace will likely face retribution from Sharp Edge Mountain.]
[Qianqiu of the Three Saints Palace claims to be unaware of this incident.]
[Regarding the new Shining Beast Tamer, we conducted an exclusive interview with “Heavenly Maiden,” the only Shining Beast Tamer at the Six-Point Banquet.]
A beautiful woman with long, snow-white hair appeared on the screen. Just from her appearance, Lian Xing couldn’t think of anyone she had met who could compare. Even Tears Maiden and the Second Princess paled in comparison. Her pure white hair was like snow, she wore a revealing, icy-white evening gown, and a beautiful, white fox, like a scarf, was wrapped around her neck.
Heavenly Maiden, real name Tian Xueyi.
She was the only Shining Species holder in the Moon Soul World, the master of White Abode, the 6th of the 72 Legends, also considered the strongest Beast Tamer of this generation!!!
“Heavenly Maiden, what are your thoughts on the newly appeared Shining Species Beast Tamer?”
“Your title as the only Shining Species Beast Tamer is now gone. Are you upset…?”
“Will the Six-Point Banquet be renamed the Seven-Point Banquet…?”
“…”
“…”
The pure white woman remained silent for a long time, her expression unreadable.
Then, she replied calmly, “Honestly, I’m curious about meeting another kindred spirit…”
“If possible, I’d like to see what kind of person she is.”
“So…”
“After the Six-Point Banquet, I’ll visit the Three Saints Palace.”
“A Shining Species isn’t a Fallen Species. Reckless actions will lead to degeneration or other negative consequences. Controlling your power is more important than destruction. I want to teach her this.”
“Alright, then let’s end the interview here, Heavenly Maiden. Can I take a photo with you?”
As the video ended, Lian Xing fell silent, unable to decipher Heavenly Maiden’s expression. Was its curiosity about her genuine…?
There were six Shining Species participating in the Six-Point Banquet, but the other five’s masters were all deceased, so Heavenly Maiden was the only Shining Species Beast Tamer of this generation.
Her age was unknown, but she had participated in three Six-Point Banquets, so she must be at least 100 years old.
But in the new world, 100 years was still young…
To be considered the strongest at this age.
She was truly blessed…
Lian Xing tried to look up Heavenly Maiden’s lineup, but the information was classified.
Instead, countless photos appeared. Unlike Lian Xing, who only wore stockings, Heavenly Maiden wore all kinds of outfits, her expression always calm and indifferent.
Lian Xing, her mouth dry, began browsing the photos. Heavenly Maiden, Tian Xueyi, her beauty and aura were unmatched, even her online follower count was an astronomical 22-digit number, practically a tenth of the Moon Soul World’s population, a number Lian Xing couldn’t even dream of…
Half an hour passed, and only when the Fourth Concubine, her green hair styled in a wife-like braid, approached did Lian Xing reluctantly close her phone. However, the Fourth Concubine, sensing something, said, “That’s a rare expression. You were looking at Heavenly Maiden’s photos, weren’t you?”
“There’s no need to be shy. Heavenly Maiden is a treasure of the Moon Soul World, the dream lover of all Beast Tamers. Even I’ve fantasized about her. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.”
“Regardless of Heavenly Maiden’s opinion of you, she’s interested in you, as a fellow Shining Species holder. That’s a good start.”
“And Heavenly Maiden won’t harm you. Her emotions are suppressed by [White Abode]. She won’t be hostile towards you. She probably just wants to meet a kindred spirit—”
“I wasn’t looking at Heavenly Maiden’s photos,” Lian Xing said after a long silence.
The Fourth Concubine, speechless, simply stared at her.
This woman…
She shook her head and said, “Alright, since you’ve recovered, let’s go see Qianqiu.”
“But don’t try to attack it. Although Qianqiu doesn’t use its simulation ability anymore, its previous simulations have reached thousands of years into the future. Since it still exists in those timelines, it means it hasn’t been defeated by anyone!!!”
Zi Meng, having only received a fragment of Qianqiu’s Pet Essence, could already simulate the future…
Qianqiu’s own abilities must be even more terrifying…
Lian Xing, not doubting the Fourth Concubine’s words, nodded obediently and followed her out of the room.
Three Saints Palace, ruled by three high-ranking Legends: Qianqiu, Lover, and First Quarter, with Qianqiu as the leader. However, as mentioned before, ranking didn’t necessarily reflect combat power. Although Qianqiu was ranked 7th, the strongest among the Three Saints, the one with the highest level, was First Quarter, ranked 11th!!
As for Lover…well…
At this moment, inside the Three Saints Palace’s main hall, three giant thrones stood at the far end. A slender, silver butterfly fluttered around the central throne. A pink, heart-shaped elemental figure sat on the left throne, meticulously painting its nails. And a silver crescent moon shape slept on the right throne.
This was their usual routine.
Qianqiu, simulating the future.
Lover, searching for consorts.
And First Quarter, meditating to increase its Pet Essence.
Finally, as the silver butterfly flew past, the pink, heart-shaped figure couldn’t help but complain,
“Qianqiu, just one more simulation! I can’t find any good candidates lately. These new ones…they’re not satisfying… I’m…drying up…!!” It reached out to grab the butterfly.
However, the butterfly easily dodged and flew away.
Lover was even more annoyed. “So you fell in love…in a thousand years? What’s so great about that? I can just take your future wife right now!”
“Just one last simulation! It won’t affect your future happiness. Please, Qianqiu!!!” Lover pleaded, its tone shifting between insults and begging…
But the silver butterfly remained unmoved.
Yes, Qianqiu had fallen in love in one of its simulations. It had recently tried its best, simulating a thousand years into the future, and had finally found its soulmate…
After just a few days in the simulated world, it had become completely smitten…
So, to prevent itself from indulging further, it had sealed its simulation ability, to preserve the anticipation…
After all, it had lived for millions of years. A thousand years was just a blink of an eye…
A moment later, as Lover continued its complaints, two sets of footsteps echoed from the entrance.
Then, under Qianqiu and Lover’s gazes—
The beautiful, green-haired woman in a wife-like hairstyle led a golden-haired girl with buns and starry eyes into the hall. Seeing the golden-haired girl, Lover’s bored expression instantly brightened.
However…
At the same time, Qianqiu’s butterfly eyes widened, its small body trembling.
It looked as if it had seen a ghost…
“How…how is this possible…!!!”
“…”
“…”
“Mother-in-law…” Qianqiu muttered in disbelief.
Although it had only been a brief glimpse in the future world, it had seen its future mother-in-law…
White stockings, golden hair, starry eyes, buns…except for the slight differences in their facial features, they were almost identical…!
Could it be her…?
Thinking of this, Qianqiu quickly flew back to its throne and sat down, its posture stiff…
However, before it could even ask, Lover spoke first, “You’re Lian Xing, right? Want to be my consort?”
“Pfft!!!”
Qianqiu spat out its drink and glared at Lover.
I thought we were friends, and you want to be my mother…?
However, Lian Xing, without hesitation, shook her head. “No, I’m dying soon. Even you can’t save me. And I have other things to do~~~”
Hearing this, Lover’s expression faltered, then turned to disappointment…
It had heard from Fourth Concubine about Lian Xing’s condition…
Shining Pet Essence corrosion…?
It was indeed incurable…
Even the gifted Star Goddess had only shone briefly.
At the young age of 30, she had left an indelible mark on the Moon Soul World.
Perhaps Lian Xing would also follow the same path…
It wondered what kind of legacy she would leave behind before her life faded…
Meanwhile, Qianqiu’s eyes widened in shock.
It stared at the golden-haired girl in disbelief.
How…how was this possible…?
She was going to die…?
Then how had it seen her in the future…?
Who…who was that woman…?
At this moment, Qianqiu, which had just quit its simulation addiction, wanted to use it again. It desperately wanted to know if this Lian Xing was truly its future mother-in-law…
If she died now…would its future wife also cease to exist?
No, its simulation couldn’t be wrong. It should trust its own predictions!
Besides its simulation, Qianqiu also believed in the corrosive nature of Shining Pet Essence.
This woman would definitely die soon. It was inevitable. No one in the Moon Soul World could save her. Otherwise, the legendary Star Goddess wouldn’t have disappeared…
This woman definitely wasn’t its mother-in-law, but they were likely related.
Lian Xing would probably leave behind offspring before she died…
This meant…
She was its ancestor…!!!
After a moment, Qianqiu reached its conclusion. Its simulation had been of a future a thousand years away, so many details were blurry. It didn’t even know its wife’s identity or lineup, let alone its mother-in-law’s.
Just then, the silver crescent moon on the right throne slowly opened its eyes.
“The wielder of Waxing and Waning…”
“This time—”
“You did well!!”
“I also dislike that Frost Flower. Always crying and acting pitiful, never taking responsibility. Spoiled by those Shining Species at Sharp Edge Mountain.”
“Although our attributes are similar, if not for the Seven King Mother of Sharp Edge, I would have dealt with it long ago…” As First Quarter’s cold words echoed, Lian Xing smiled and nodded.
So, First Quarter had been cooperating with Qianqiu’s simulation, deliberately coming to the Cloud Mist Sea to help her~~~
And sending Frost Flower this time wasn’t just to trigger her evolution, but also to teach Frost Flower a lesson.
Then, under Fourth Concubine’s horrified gaze, the golden-haired girl with buns walked towards the silver butterfly.
“Qianqiu, you’ve already simulated it, right?”
“Then skip the formalities…and tell me the results.”
“I brought Snow Flower here. Is there a special reward…?” As Lian Xing’s smug words echoed, Fourth Concubine facepalmed.
Everyone knew that Qianqiu had stopped using its simulation. How could this incident be related to its simulation!?
Did she really think she was so important in Qianqiu’s simulation?
Qianqiu’s simulations were usually about wars and major events beyond the Moon Soul World, not trivial matters like this!
And Qianqiu had been unhappy with Lian Xing’s reckless actions!
At this moment, both Qianqiu and Lover looked at Lian Xing, and under the disbelieving and mocking gazes of the consorts within Fourth Concubine, the silver butterfly nodded nervously.
“Yes, there is a reward…”
“Please…choose whatever you want from the Three Saints Palace’s inventory…”
As Qianqiu’s respectful words echoed, the entire Three Saints Palace fell silent.
Not only Lover and First Quarter, but also the consorts within Lover were stunned.
Qianqiu, the leader of the Three Saints Palace, a high-ranking Legend with the ability to simulate the future, even the Sanctuary Guardians treated it with respect.
So why was it treating this mere Royal-Tier Shining Species holder with such deference…!!!
It wasn’t like her ancestor had just risen from the grave…
Lover’s expression was even more incredulous.
Qianqiu had just said it wanted to punish Lian Xing, even send her to Sharp Edge Mountain, but now, after meeting her in person, its attitude had completely changed.
And why wasn’t Qianqiu explaining that it hadn’t used its simulation?
Had it secretly used it after all!?
Was this Shining Species incident orchestrated by it?
Wait…was she the only one who hadn’t realized…?
At this moment, not only Lover, but also the consorts within it were lost in thought, especially those high-ranking consorts who disliked Lian Xing.
They had been waiting to see Lian Xing make a fool of herself, but Qianqiu had just slapped them in the face.
Now they had to wonder if they were the naive ones…
Even Lian Xing, a mere participant, had realized that Qianqiu had used its simulation.
And they, the observers, hadn’t noticed anything…how embarrassing…!!!
“By the way, I have another question!!”
“Are we, the Three Saints Palace, participating in the Six-Point Banquet…?”
“Can I come too!?” Lian Xing asked excitedly.
These special evolution types rarely appeared in public.
And this was a rare opportunity for so many Shining Species to gather in one place.
As a fellow Shining Species Beast Tamer, how could Lian Xing, who sought the peak of evolution, not want to witness this!?
Even if she had to conceal her identity and avoid contact, just attending as a guest of the Three Saints Palace would be enough~~~
Just the thought of seeing six Shining Species together made Lian Xing’s heart race.
“We…?” Fourth Concubine asked, stunned by Lian Xing’s casual use of “we.”
Lian Xing had just arrived at the Three Saints Palace. Did she really think she was one of them already?
But in Lian Xing’s mind, since she had been manipulated by Qianqiu’s simulation, she was naturally a part of the Three Saints Palace, not to mention that she had gone through so much trouble to bring Snow Flower here.
Meanwhile, First Quarter, the silver crescent moon on the right throne, glanced at the golden-haired girl with a look of apprehension.
It wasn’t just the word “we,” but the fact that Lian Xing wanted to go to Sharp Edge Mountain for the Six-Point Banquet.
Wasn’t she a bit too reckless…?
Having just injured Frost Flower and angered the Seven King Mother of Sharp Edge…going to her territory…was she suicidal…?
However, under everyone’s gaze, the silver butterfly nodded, its expression surprisingly pleased.
“We were planning to send First Quarter and Snow Flower.”
“Since you want to go, then go with them.”
“…”
“…”
As Qianqiu spoke, it hesitated, not finishing its sentence.
So similar…
Lian Xing…
She was so similar to the Star Goddess, both in her demeanor and her personality.
Even though their lives were short, they were always excited about evolution and growth.
Perhaps this was a unique characteristic of Shining Species Beast Tamers…
That peerless Heavenly Maiden was often called Little Star Goddess, even compared to the Star Goddess from millions of years ago.
But in Qianqiu’s eyes, Lian Xing was even more brilliant…!!!
So—
If possible…cause some chaos at the Six-Point Banquet, unleash the full brilliance of a Shining Species, and leave her mark on the Moon Soul World…
Meanwhile, at Sharp Edge Mountain’s welcoming area—
A beautiful woman in an icy-white evening gown, a white fox wrapped around her neck, suddenly opened her eyes, looking towards a certain direction, her usually dull eyes narrowing sharply.
“Even White Abode is stirred…?”
“Whose hostility is this…?”
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