Chapter 182: It... is an Emperor-level Bloodline?

That’s right. Only an Emperor-level Bloodline could possibly do this—make these inherently unruly Demon Beasts submit so easily!

The Thousand Feather Snow Eagle’s behavior, in particular, was further proof.

A Demon Beast with a King-level Snow Vein might fear a beast with an Emperor-level Bloodline, but it would never submit so wholeheartedly, let alone ignore its master’s commands.

Only an Emperor-level Bloodline could do that!

Shepherd Mountain’s eyes were truly shining this time!

Even though he had held Chu Sheng in high regard before, he had never imagined it possessed an Emperor-level Bloodline!

An Emperor-level Bloodline had never once appeared on Hong Kong Island! Even looking at the entire Great Xia Federation, only two Demon Beasts with Emperor-level Bloodlines had appeared in the last three hundred years.

One was the Zhenyue Emperor Qilin, the National Guardian Divine Beast of Great Xia!

The other was the Purgatory Vermilion Bird, which advanced from a low realm to the Emperor Realm in just five short years, helping the declining Ji Clan return to its peak.

Both of these Emperor-level Bloodline Demon Beasts had reached the Emperor Realm over two hundred years ago.

And in the two hundred years since, not a single Demon Beast with an Emperor-level Bloodline had appeared within Great Xia’s borders!

And now! There seemed to be one right in front of him!!!

If...

’If the Beast Taming Academy produced an Emperor-level Demon Beast and an Emperor-Level Beast Tamer... then Hong Kong Island University could just change its name to Hong Kong Beast Taming University!’

’The so-called Ten Great Clans of Hong Kong Island, and even that Future Empress who appeared before, would all have to step aside!’

Shepherd Mountain didn’t dare to even imagine the rest!

While Shepherd Mountain’s mind was reeling, the surrounding teachers and students erupted in an uproar:

"What?"

"An Em... Emperor-level Bloodline?!"

As Beast Tamers, they naturally knew what an Emperor-level Bloodline meant, and they knew even more what an Emperor-Level Beast Tamer signified.

A Demon Beast with an Emperor-level Bloodline would possess Emperor Level strength upon reaching adulthood. As long as it didn’t perish, its future as an Emperor Level was guaranteed! And an Emperor-level Demon Beast was a rarer and more formidable existence than an Emperor Realm human Cultivator!

Extreme shock reverberated in everyone’s mind.

Although they found it hard to believe that a cockroach could actually have an Emperor-level Bloodline, the various abilities it displayed undoubtedly confirmed it!

’Perhaps a Demon Beast with an Emperor-level Bloodline is no longer bound by its physical form?!’

...

Just as everyone was shocked and excited, one person on the scene stubbornly bit her lip.

Su Li.

Her gaze was fixed on Chu Sheng’s location. Suddenly, she leaped forward and landed a short distance in front of him!

"Ah, Senior Sister Su!"

"Su Li!"

"What is she doing?!"

Many teachers and students cried out in alarm. On the other side, seeing someone approach, the numerous Contracted Beasts also began to roar warily.

Chu Sheng waved his antennae, signaling the Contracted Beasts to calm down, then looked at the girl before him.

’Who is this person?’

’She’s not bad looking, almost as pretty as Gu Yuexi. Her aura is quite similar, too.’

Su Li looked at the giant cockroach before her and said through gritted teeth:

"They all say you can make Demon Beasts submit, but I refuse to believe it!"

"I told you, my Thousand Feather Snow Eagle will never disobey my command!"

As she spoke, she looked at the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle that had been standing behind Chu Sheng:

"Xiaoxue, come back to my side!"

"Xiaoxue, I... I command you, come back to my side now!"

Although Su Li didn’t use the life-and-death command of their Blood Covenant, her tone grew increasingly harsh.

However, the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle behind Chu Sheng merely looked at her, then glanced at Chu Sheng, showing no sign of moving an inch.

"Xiaoxue, I’m your master!"

In the end, Su Li’s voice was even tinged with tears, but the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle still chose Chu Sheng’s side.

Perhaps if Su Li were in danger right now, the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle would have gone to her. But in the current situation, in the eagle’s simple mind, it felt it was better to stand behind ’Big Brother’.

"Xiaoxue..."

Chu Sheng could hardly listen to Su Li’s repeated calls any longer.

He turned his head directly to the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle and communicated with a vague stream of consciousness:

’Alright, alright, stop standing there behind me. It’s not like we’re about to get into a gang fight. Go on.’

’Hearing’ this, the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle lowered its head.

Chu Sheng reached out an antenna and patted it on the head. Only then did the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle let out a long cry, take flight, circle twice in the air, and return to Su Li’s side.

It had returned, yes, but everyone could see that it only went back because the Divine Locust allowed it to.

Over here, Chu Sheng continued to broadcast his consciousness to all the Contracted Beasts:

’And you lot, stop crowding around. Hurry up and go back, seriously!’

And so, the Contracted Beasts all rushed off, returning to their masters’ sides.

...

Su Li’s actions further confirmed Chu Sheng’s ability to command Demon Beasts.

At this moment, the Beast Tamers, having "lost and found" their partners, were also overjoyed!

’So it was just the influence of the Emperor-level Bloodline. My Contracted Beast didn’t actually go out of control!’

Suddenly, an excited student shouted:

"Holy shit! My Spiritual Monkey’s Bloodline actually leveled up! It was originally only Intermediate Lower-Grade, but now it’s showing signs of a High-Level Bloodline!"

Following his shout, more and more voices erupted from the crowd:

"Ah! My Earth Dog’s Bloodline leveled up too!"

"My Giant Rhinoceros’s Bloodline power seems to have become purer too!"

Precise detection of a Bloodline required instruments, but as the masters of the Contracted Beasts, they could still get a general sense of the change.

In an instant, everyone was overcome with ecstasy.

They had thought something was wrong with their Contracted Beasts, but instead, they were met with a wonderful surprise!

The enhancement of a Demon Beast’s Bloodline was arguably the most important thing of all. A Bloodline enhancement meant a higher upper limit for future growth, and the difference this made was enormous!

However, without a fortuitous opportunity, a Bloodline was fixed at birth and could only be improved slightly through three evolutions.

But now, all the Contracted Beasts had their Bloodlines enhanced without even evolving!

What was the reason?

No one there was a fool; they quickly figured it out:

"It must be the Divine Locust! It has an Emperor-level Bloodline. Only an Emperor-level Bloodline could accomplish something so heaven-defying!"

"Holy shit, the Divine Locust can not only command Demon Beasts but also enhance their Bloodlines! An Emperor-level Bloodline is truly something else!"

"All hail the Divine Locust!"

"From now on, the Divine Locust isn’t just my Contracted Beast’s big brother, he’s my big brother too!"

Cheers and cries of gratitude rose one after another. Everyone was ecstatic.

An enhanced Bloodline for their Contracted Beasts was equivalent to an increase in their own future strength. The students’ joy was absolutely genuine!

Meanwhile, those who hadn’t let their Contracted Beasts roam free in the Ecological Zone were filled with regret!

"Damn it, I’m going to apply for a free-roaming territory right now! Is it too late?!"

"What’s the point of applying? Just release it first! There you go, Brother Chicken, you’ll be living in the Ecological Zone from now on. Remember to get on the Divine Locust’s good side!"

One student pulled a rooster-like Demon Beast directly out of his Beast Taming Pouch and, without a moment’s hesitation, tossed it toward the Ecological Zone...

「Meanwhile.」

Listening to the surrounding voices, a look of shock also appeared on Su Li’s previously stubborn face.

’That cockroach... can it really enhance a Demon Beast’s Bloodline?’

She placed her hand on the Thousand Feather Snow Eagle’s back, and her beautiful eyes instantly widened:

"Xiaoxue’s Bloodline... it’s actually reached two-star King-level!"

"It... it really does have an Emperor-level Bloodline!"

Biting her red lip, she turned her head in shock to look at the seemingly unremarkable giant cockroach, and a thought surfaced in her mind:

’I heard the academy is selecting a master for it. I wonder if it’s too late... to sign up?’

...

...

...

「At the same time.」

Gu Yuexi, who was in closed-door cultivation, had no idea that her Contracted Beast was already being coveted by others.

Inside a secret chamber, she sat cross-legged on the floor. An extraordinarily magnificent seven-colored light swirled at the center of her brow, and a powerful wave of Mental Power continuously reverberated throughout the room.

The next second, all the light vanished, receding into the center of her brow. Gu Yuexi’s eyes snapped open:

"Qi Sea Third Transformation."

"It’s time to go take a look outside!"