Chapter 220: Emperor-Tier Star Sand Appears!! p1
Earth.
A month had passed since the mass transmigration of Beast Taming Evolution Duel players.
The world had gradually accepted the existence of another world, their shattered worldviews reconstructed.
After all, with miniature Pet Beasts running rampant, they had no choice but to face reality.
After a month of repairs by Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring and the Divine Machine, Beast Taming Evolution Duel’s server was finally back online.
Today was the day the game reopened.
Millions of people gathered in a bustling city square, waiting for the server to go live.
According to the official announcement, every major city in the world had a designated portal. Those who arrived within ten minutes of the server opening would receive a teleportation notification.
Each city’s portal led to a different Bubble Pet Beast World within the Moon Soul World’s jurisdiction.
And this city’s destination was where the dream began—
The Beast Tamer Alliance Tournament!!!
A year ago, facing the seemingly invincible Ancient newborn, a golden-haired, starry-eyed girl had emerged, wielding Moonlight Rabbit, Golden Leaf, Star Sand, Mist Colt, and Calamity Sun, defeating Dead Ash in a one-versus-five battle, shocking the entire Beast Tamer Alliance and becoming famous throughout the Pet Beast World as the only dual-Legend Beast Tamer.
Even now, just recalling that battle sent shivers down the spines of those who had witnessed it.
Dead Ash had replaced North Wind Marquis as one of the Alliance’s Four Marquises.
And the golden-haired girl, a fleeting sensation, had become the renowned Star Concubine, continuing her Beast Taming journey in the higher-level Moon Soul World.
On a rooftop overlooking the city’s bustling commercial district, a golden-haired woman in white stockings stood at the edge, her long, shimmering hair flowing in the wind, her starry eyes gazing down at the masses below like a god.
Many had commented that Lian Xing didn’t look like a powerful being.
During the Baiyue Province League, the Beast Tamers had thought so.
During her battle against Dead Ash, the members of the Beast Tamer Alliance had thought so.
Even the audience at the All-Pet Beast Tournament had thought so.
It was slightly better in the Moon Soul World, as her Shining Species’ aura couldn’t be hidden.
But now…
Anyone who saw her would be awestruck by her transformation.
Two white, plump Moonlight Rabbits perched on her golden twin buns, a silver, mechanical halo floating above her head. Her curvaceous figure was clad in a white, knitted robe adorned with shimmering golden stars.
And most notably, the robe’s hem was connected to a pair of white, thigh-high stockings held up by suspenders and a pair of custom-made white high heels.
The stockings, tightly clinging to her thighs, were a typical, suggestive addition to Lian Xing’s attire.
But what was truly remarkable was the double-layered, hollow structure of her high heels, within which a white tongue flicked playfully.
What kind of… punishment was this…?
This was White Silk Weaver Girl’s awakened form. It had taken Lian Xing three days to even stand properly, and she still couldn’t walk, relying on Mist Colt to carry her.
A small, red phoenix circled her, and a brass gear hovered nearby.
As the crowd below grew, many noticed the golden-haired woman on the rooftop.
Among the predominantly black-haired Earthlings, her appearance was as striking as an alien’s, instantly recognizable.
Many players gasped.
“Wait, is that Lian Xing?”
“…”
“…”
“No way, it’s cosplay, right? Lian Xing wouldn’t be here!”
“But… her aura is strange…”
“What if… just what if… it’s really her? I heard this portal leads to her hometown. Maybe she’s just visiting…”
“You just noticed? I’ve been watching for minutes! I almost peed myself…”
“Damn it! Why didn’t you say something earlier!?”
The crowd buzzed with excitement.
Seconds later, Lian Xing turned and walked towards Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring’s Star Gate.
This was likely her last visit to Earth.
Soon, the concept of “Earth” would likely disappear, its human resources gradually absorbed into the Moon Soul World’s various Bubble Pet Beast Worlds.
“Whoosh—”
Stepping through the Star Gate, Lian Xing returned to her palace in Cloud Mist Sea.
Moonwalker, in her white deer wedding dress form, and Little Moonwalker, perched on her back, were waiting.
“Too bad we ran out of time. We could have produced some offspring…” Moonwalker said, her voice filled with regret, as she saw the golden-haired beauty return.
“Don’t worry, I won’t lose, Mother. Now, tell me more about the Lunar Divine Festival.” Lian Xing took out the invitation.
The previously plain white card was now a shimmering gold, as if about to burst into flames.
Thanks to the invitation, her Pet Beast and Married Pet Beast slots had each increased by one.
Lian Xing hadn’t used these slots yet.
Her main lineup was full, and Moonwalker and the little phoenix, though not officially part of her lineup, were undoubtedly allies, sharing a… close relationship, and wouldn’t betray her.
She could use these slots for powerful wild Pet Beasts she captured later.
Like Tai Yin…
Moonwalker nodded, then explained gently, “As I mentioned before, the Lunar Divine Festival is a Beast Taming competition under the observation of several True Spirits. The better you perform, the higher your chances of receiving their blessings.”
“It’s the only way for ordinary beings to reach the True Spirit realm.”
“The First Emperor lost to the Eleventh Zodiac in the past, leading to her current state, even driving her to madness, hunting other Ancient Species. And the Eleventh Zodiac, after becoming a True Spirit, erased its existence from the Moon Soul World’s history to prevent other True Spirits from traveling back in time and killing its weaker self.”
“So, if you ever find information about the Eleventh Zodiac, it’s likely a fabricated version created after its erasure. Even if you travel to that time, it won’t be there.”
“The victor of the Lunar Divine Festival might not become a True Spirit, but they will definitely gain the favor of the Moon Soul World’s twelve True Spirit ancestors, the Twelve Moons. So, if possible, try to win.”
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“…”
“And my enemies?”
“Who are they?” Lian Xing asked.
She already knew some of them: Lotus Concubine Tai Sui and Tai Yin.
But who were the others?
The Lunar Divine Festival, a divine event held once every ten million years, couldn’t possibly have only one Beast Tamer participant, right?
Was it Heavenly Maiden?
Uh…
Lian Xing doubted Heavenly Maiden was strong enough to face the First Emperor.
Moonwalker’s voice turned serious.
“Your enemies are the top Beast Tamers who emerged after the previous Lunar Divine Festival. Some might have died in battle, others from old age. But during the Lunar Divine Festival, the rules and order of the Moon Soul World are overturned.”
“The concept of death is erased by the True Spirits, awakening these ancient Beast Tamers from their slumber—”
“Like… Star Goddess!!!”
Lian Xing’s expression turned strange.
Fighting Beast Tamers from the past?
Facing Star Goddess…?
Though confident in her own abilities, she couldn’t help but feel a shiver run down her spine.
Her lineup still had weaknesses.
The little phoenix, Heaven’s Ring, Snow Flower, Calamity Sun, even the Shining Rabbit, hadn’t reached Emperor-Tier yet.
Mist Colt and Star Sand were even weaker, practically useless against ancient Beast Tamers.
And the Shining Rabbit’s Star Pole Awakening had faded; she likely couldn’t activate Triple Awakening anymore.
This meant her only reliable combatants were the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit and the Fallen Golden Leaf. Would that be enough…?
Her growth had been too rapid.
It had only been a year and a half since she transmigrated.
Her peers were still playing house at Youlan Academy, while she was already facing legendary Beast Tamers from ancient times.
If she had another six months, the situation wouldn’t be so dire…
Lian Xing quickly calmed herself.
She wouldn’t lose, no matter the opponent.
Even against revived ancient Beast Tamers, she had to win, to witness the True Spirit realm!
The invitation glowed brighter, hotter, as if about to ignite.
And then, it burst into flames.
“Whoosh—”
Lian Xing vanished like a bubble.
Moonwalker looked at the empty space, then at the dazed Little Moonwalker, the two Moonwalkers exchanging melancholic glances.
***
Lunar Divine Festival.
A vast, endless starry sky, on the surface of a meteorite.
Though just a meteorite drifting through space, its size exceeded the entire Moon Soul World, its edges beyond even a Guardian’s perception.
The golden-haired woman in suspender stockings and tongue-shaped high heels was the last to arrive.
Three women were already waiting.
The first was a breathtakingly beautiful woman with long, flowing golden hair that nearly reached the ground, her flawless face a divine creation, her starry eyes identical to Lian Xing’s.
The Shining Beast Tamer, Star Goddess…
The second woman was equally beautiful, with jet-black hair styled in a vintage queenly fashion, twelve black hairpins adorning her elaborate updo, a long, black, water-patterned robe trailing behind her, revealing glimpses of black silk-clad legs beneath the slit skirt.
The Fallen Beast Tamer, Nether Concubine.
The last woman’s appearance was the most unusual. Her pale skin, covered in frost-like patterns, resembled a snow woman’s, her icy blue hair like needles, her attire a shroud similar to Snow Flower’s.
The Super Legendary Beast Tamer, Ice Queen!!!
If Star Goddess was the current generation’s idol…
Then millions of years ago, Nether Concubine and Ice Queen were the twin stars of the Moon Soul World, the beloved muses of countless Emperors!
Three legendary Beast Tamers of the Moon Soul World, all revived for the Lunar Divine Festival!!!
As Lian Xing arrived, the three women paused, Nether Concubine and Ice Queen glancing at Star Goddess, wondering about their potential blood relation.
Could Star Goddess be Lian Xing’s mother?
But Star Goddess herself frowned in confusion.
She shouldn’t have had any children…
Had someone… tampered with her body?
Lian Xing, stepping on White Silk Weaver Girl’s tongue, walked forward, glancing at the three beauties before moving aside to wait, not bothering to interact with her potential rivals.
Then, the fifth participant arrived.
Tai Yin, the First Guardian, seated on a phantom moon.
Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, the First Emperor, in a patterned black robe.
And Dao Yao, in a silver-white priestess robe…
As the three Pet Beasts appeared, Star Goddess and Nether Concubine glared at Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, while Tai Yin scowled at Lian Xing.
Then, a message appeared in the minds of all Beast Tamers present.
[Tai Yin, Dao Yao, and Lotus Concubine Tai Sui are the highest-ranked candidates from the previous Lunar Divine Festival. Though they didn’t win, they received immunity from death and eligibility for this Lunar Divine Festival.]
[Tai Yin will participate as the Beast Tamer, with Dao Yao and Lotus Concubine Tai Sui as her Pet Beasts. To compensate the other participants, this group will automatically forfeit the third round.]
Lian Xing blinked.
The third round…?
How many rounds were there in this Lunar Divine Festival?
Another message appeared.
[The victor of the Lunar Divine Festival will be determined through four trials:]
[1. Talent]
[2. Aptitude]
[3. Fertility]
[4. Combat Power]
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“…”
Seeing the third trial, Lian Xing and Star Goddess, both Shining Beast Tamers, froze.
Nether Concubine and Ice Queen remained impassive.
F-Fertility?
Was fertility related to becoming a True Spirit?
But it couldn’t be a competition of… skill. A Beast Tamer’s physical body, no matter how capable, was just a plaything for a Married Pet Beast.
Perhaps, to a True Spirit, her fragile, easily broken body was actually an advantage…
Lian Xing comforted herself, grateful that Tai Yin’s group was exempt from the third round. Otherwise, Tai Yin would definitely take revenge, making her life a living hell.
And the first trial, Talent, and the second, Aptitude, were probably similar, right?
As Lian Xing thought this, the rules appeared.
[1. Talent: Tests the participant’s overall talent as a Beast Tamer.]
[2. Aptitude: Tests the participant’s aptitude as a being of the Moon Soul World, their ability to resist or decipher the corruption of other True Spirit Worlds’ Beast Taming systems.]
[3. Fertility: Tests the participant’s ability to produce offspring. The True Spirits will judge the outcome.]
[4. Combat Power: The final round. The Pet Beast lineup that survives is declared the victor. However, poor performance in the previous rounds might result in disqualification even with victory in this round.]
[The victor will receive a token from a random True Spirit and the ability to observe True Spirit-level beings.]
[The entire Lunar Divine Festival will be broadcast to all beings in the Moon Soul World and its subordinate Soul Worlds. After the festival, all information about it will be erased, existing only in the memories of this generation, unable to be transmitted through words or text.]
“Wait, broadcast?”
“L-Live stream…?”
Lian Xing froze again.
Was she supposed to demonstrate her fertility before all the Earth players, her former friends and family, and all the random strangers, trillions of beings?
Even if the footage wasn’t preserved, her reputation in this era would be ruined!
No wonder all True Spirits erased themselves from history after their ascension.
This rule was absurd!
Nether Concubine, resting her chin on her hand, murmured, “I see… that’s why only vague rules about the Lunar Divine Festival have survived. Even if someone told me the details, I wouldn’t understand. The True Spirits have erased the information at its source.”
“And everyone in the Moon Soul World and its subordinate forces can watch? A true divine spectacle…”
***
Bubble Pet Beast World, Alliance Tournament.
Moon Princess, daughter of Hidden Moon Marquis, was guiding the Earth players, directing them towards the newbie villages prepared by the Beast Tamer Alliance.
This was Lian Xing’s instruction: let the second-generation players fight among themselves. Only the strongest could enter the Alliance for higher-level battles.
But then, everyone froze.
The Bubble Pet Beast World’s natives and the newly arrived Earth players all stared in disbelief.
Hidden Moon Marquis and Moon Princess exchanged shocked glances.
Lian… Lian Xing!?
Why was she appearing in their minds?
At the same time, the Beast Tamer Alliance, Baiyue Province, Youlan Academy, Dominating Cauldron Palace, Worry-Free Pond —every being in the Bubble Pet Beast World was captivated by the live broadcast.
And not just the Bubble Pet Beast World, but also the Moon Soul World and its subordinate Soul Worlds.
Even the warring factions stopped fighting.
It wasn’t that they were interested in the broadcast, but an invisible force had bound all beings within the Moon Soul World’s evolutionary system.
This was the Lunar Divine Festival, held once every ten million years.
During the festival, under the True Spirits’ gaze—
Only time was allowed to flow…
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