Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand

Lin Chen smiled bitterly, respectfully clasped his hands towards Liu Gu, and then left.

...

The next day, Lin Chen followed Liu Gu to find Zhu Tong's residence, where he met Elder Yu Xiu.

"Greetings, Great Elder." Lin Chen clasped his hands.

After returning, he also heard that Yu Xiu had personally intervened in their matters, even going directly to the Celestial Capital to demand an explanation.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, Yu Xiu glanced at him and then said, "Lin Chen, would you be able to show this old man your Spirit Beast?"

"Of course."

After Lin Chen spoke, he waved his hand to summon Xiaobai and the Little Fox. As soon as the two little creatures appeared, they stared at Yu Xiu, obviously sensing that he was not to be trifled with.

Immediately, Lin Chen had Xiaobai and the Little Fox demonstrate their skills. After watching, Yu Xiu neither praised nor criticized, but said very seriously, "It is indeed the Demonic Power of the Divine and Demonic Power. Have you ever received guidance from a master?"

Lin Chen did not hide the matter of Qin Shaoshao.

"Celestial Spirit Body..." Yu Xiu was momentarily stunned, then nodded and said, "You should indeed thank her; if this Demonic Power hadn't been suppressed from the beginning, you wouldn't have gotten to where you are today."

"However, your talent is also excellent. Even not being suitable for Spiritual Power cultivation, you have reached such a level."

Then he looked at the Little Fox and said, "I do know a thing or two about cultivating Heart-Burning Fire Control, and I can guide you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen was overjoyed and expressed his gratitude repeatedly. The clever Little Fox leaped to Yu Xiu's side and began massaging his shoulders.

Seeing this, Yu Xiu laughed heartily and then waved his hand, saying, "Let this Little Fox stay for now; once it has learned enough, I'll let it find you."

"Thank you, Great Elder." Lin Chen clasped his hands and then left with Zhu Tong.

Once they were out the door, Zhu Tong said, "Do you know the relationship between the Great Elder and the National Preceptor?"

Lin Chen shook his head. Zhu Tong glanced back and then said:

"Back then, Zhong Nan couldn't have secured the position of National Preceptor without the Great Elder's help."

...

"Is the Spirit Academy a part of the National Master's Institute?" Lin Chen asked in surprise.

"Not exactly part of it," Zhu Tong said. "At that time, the position of National Preceptor was vacant, leading to fierce internal conflict in the Celestial Capital. The Great Elder, who was then the Deputy Dean of the Spirit Academy, had contact with Zhong Nan and decided to support him. Many elders in the academy opposed this."

"However, it was later proven that the Great Elder was right. After Zhong Nan took power, he indeed stabilized the Celestial Capital."

"Even so, the Great Elder violated the academy's rules by participating in power struggles, so he resigned from the deputy position and handed it to me."

"Otherwise, I might have to wait another thirty or forty years before attaining my current position."

In the end, Zhu Tong smiled bitterly.

In terms of strength, Zhu Tong indeed wasn't quite fit for the Deputy Dean's position.

"What he just said about knowing Heart-Burning Fire Control wasn't just talk," Zhu Tong quickly added. "There was a loose cultivator Beastmaster who supported Zhong Nan's ascension, and her Spirit Beast was skilled in Heart-Burning Fire Control."

Lin Chen was stunned and asked, "Was the Great Elder very close to her?"

"She was a woman," was all Zhu Tong said.

Lin Chen immediately understood, narrowed his eyes with a smile, and didn't ask further questions.

Zhu Tong then took Lin Chen to the back mountain, and standing before the mountain, Zhu Tong said, "Zhu Tong brings his student Lin Chen to pay respects to the Tree Ancestor."

Lin Chen also bowed and clasped his hands.

Suddenly, something strange happened; the towering mountain before them vanished like an illusion, as if it had never existed.

His vision extended forward to reveal a vast open expanse.

In the center, a towering tree stood proudly. Its trunk was unimaginably thick, and Lin Chen estimated it would take dozens of people to encircle it.

Its branches extended freely in all directions like the claws of a giant dragon, splitting into countless smaller branches that wove into a giant green net.

Each leaf seemed meticulously carved from jade, shimmering with a peculiar brilliance under the sunlight. The light wasn't the ordinary green but had a deep glow, as if concealing endless mysteries.

Lin Chen could clearly feel that each leaf contained a surging energy.

"Is this the World Tree?" Lin Chen murmured to himself, his voice filled with awe and reverence.

Wood Spirit Beasts are somewhat different from animal Spirit Beasts. The evolution of the Tree Ancestor is straightforward towards the World Tree.

Seeing such a massive trunk, Lin Chen understood that the Tree Ancestor had already evolved into an Immortal Beast.

Aside from the Unicorn, Lin Chen had now seen a true Immortal Beast.

Lin Chen couldn't discern the Tree Ancestor's level. At such a level, concealing its own level was exceedingly easy.

Following Zhu Tong, Lin Chen performed the ritual once more.

At this moment, the Tree Ancestor's voice echoed, saying, "Yu Xiu has already informed me, so you must be Lin Chen."

"Yes, Senior."

Lin Chen clasped his hands and then summoned Xiaobai.

As soon as Xiaobai stood still, he heard the Tree Ancestor say, "Your Spirit Beast has indeed initially comprehended the Divine and Demonic Power. I can help guide its Spiritual Power."

"Thank you, Tree Ancestor."

Lin Chen said gratefully.

"Additionally..." The Tree Ancestor looked at Lin Chen and said, "Your Dragon Transformation Skill is too conspicuous; I can help you conceal it."

Lin Chen was taken aback and then felt a blue light enveloping him, lasting almost thirty seconds.

When it was over, Lin Chen looked at his hands but didn't notice any changes, so he asked in confusion, "Is that all?"