NOVEL NEXT Chapter 109: I... Don't Look Good Anymore, Do I?
Gu Xing helplessly soothed the two clingy guardian beasts.
As time passed, seeing no intention of the two to let go, he planned to forcibly separate them.
However, just at this moment...
"Knock knock knock!"
Upon hearing the knock on the door, Liu Li and Vera simultaneously released their grip.
In front of outsiders, the two guardian beasts were not so bold.
Seeing this, Gu Xing tidied up his shirt that had been wrinkled from being rubbed against, then cleared his throat:
"Please come in."
Sally pushed the door open and entered, bowing respectfully:
"Lord Gu Xing, someone is seeking an audience outside the base."
Upon hearing Sally's words, Gu Xing was a bit taken aback.
Someone looking for him?
Who?
With doubts in mind, Gu Xing followed Sally to the entrance of the base.
At this moment, Ying Bing was leaning against the doorpost, gently stroking the Ice Phoenix on her shoulder with slender fingers.
Sunlight poured over her, outlining a serene and beautiful scene.
However...
Upon moving closer and getting a clear view of Ying Bing's figure, Gu Xing's pupils suddenly contracted.
He noticed that Ying Bing's signature ice-blue long hair was now half transformed into dazzling silver-white.
This discovery made his heart suddenly sink.
This is...
He hurriedly turned his gaze to the Ice Phoenix on her shoulder.
[Profound Frost Ice Phoenix]
[Level: Extraordinary Tier Ninth]
[Talent: Half-Step Myth]
[Power: 3000]
[Constitution: 3000]
[Spirit: 3000]
[Speed: 3000]
[Skills: Cold Cone Piercing, Frost Storm, Frost Ring Imprisonment]
[Cultivation: Snow Crystal, Snow Lotus, Cold Marrow]
When the Ice Phoenix's attributes panel appeared before his eyes, Gu Xing's brows unconsciously furrowed.
He clearly remembered that when they last met, this guardian beast's talent was only at the Legendary Five Stars, but now...
Half-Step Myth!
His gaze fell back onto Ying Bing's half-white long hair...
What the silver-white strands represented, he knew all too well.
The Winner's Bloodline could help guardian beasts elevate their talent, but at the cost of life force.
Now, with the Ice Phoenix's talent reaching Half-Step Myth, this meant...
Ying Bing sacrificed nearly half of her life force!
"I... now look worse, don't I?"
Ying Bing hung her head, her voice carrying a hint of unease.
After all, a girl cares about her appearance, and she was no exception.
A trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes, but she quickly raised her face and regained her composure.
The Divine Secret Realm will soon open.
And the geniuses of the Extraordinary Tier from Longxia Country are rare.
She didn't want Gu Xing to face everything alone...
Therefore, despite everyone's objections, she forcibly burned her bloodline, sacrificing half her life force for this power.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xing quickly shook his head:
"How could it be? You have always been beautiful."
Saying this, the look he gave Ying Bing was filled with complexity.
He could actually guess a little about Ying Bing's purpose for doing this.
This sluggish girl unknowingly harbored feelings for him beyond friendship.
At this moment, staring at the striking silver among her hair, Gu Xing made a decision:
After dealing with all matters in the Myth Secret Realm, he must help her solve the bloodline issue!
Receiving Gu Xing's affirmation, Ying Bing's mood visibly improved.
She turned to Sally, with a hint of anticipation in her tone:
"I temporarily have no place to go, can I stay here?"
In the Ying Family Secret Realm, during the one-and-a-half-month separation from Gu Xing.
She seemed to have realized her true feelings.
She just wanted to be by his side.
Even if she could help just a little, she would be satisfied.
So as soon as she arrived in the Northern Territory, she eagerly inquired about Gu Xing's whereabouts and hurried here non-stop.
Upon hearing Ying Bing's request, Sally suddenly came to her senses and hurriedly replied:
"Of course you can! Lord Ying Bing, I'll arrange a place for you right away."
For this esteemed guest who had also aided the Cat Race, she naturally dared not neglect.
Soon, with Sally's proper arrangements, Ying Bing settled down at the Cat Race base.
...
Meanwhile.
The atmosphere inside the United Military Department's meeting room was heavy.
Long Zhenguo, the council's first chair Verocan, and the Blood-colored Church Empress Isabelle sat facing each other, with Monarch Level beast masters from their respective countries standing respectfully behind them.
"You must have already figured out the intelligence of the Divine Secret Realm, right?"
Long Zhenguo broke the silence first.
This time the Divine Secret Realm concerns the entire Human Race.
It is not merely a matter for one faction in Longxia Country.
Therefore, the United Council and the Blood-colored Church...
This is the best solution!
Upon hearing Long Zhenguo's words, Verocan and Isabelle nodded.
Through Veronica and Cecilia, they both understood what the Divine Secret Realm meant.
"Since that's the case, I'll be direct."
"This time in the Divine Secret Realm, I hope we can join forces."
"Aside from the Alien Race of the City of Chaos, recently quite a number of alien races have already arrived here!"
"At this moment, the Human Race should unite and resist the alien races together!"
Long Zhenguo's resolute words echoed in the meeting hall.
Verocan and Isabelle exchanged glances, and after a brief silence...
"The council agrees!"
"The Holy See also agrees!"
However, Verocan suddenly changed the subject:
"I have no objection to Human Race unity, but the ownership of the Divine Pattern..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood what he meant.
After all, completing the Divine Secret Realm grants only one Divine Pattern.
And here, there are three factions.
How to distribute?
Long Zhenguo pondered for a moment and said solemnly:
"How about this, in the Divine Secret Realm, as long as a Human Race acquires the Divine Pattern, the holder upon leaving the realm is the custodian, okay?"
Since as long as the Human Race acquires the Divine Pattern, their shackles beyond Monarch would be broken.
As for owning the Divine Pattern...
It wasn't really that important.
"Alright, as you say!"
Kaven was the first to decide.
Isabelle also nodded.
Regarding the ownership of the Divine Pattern, she was confident.
With the Blood Ancestor personally taking charge...
The Divine Pattern would surely belong to the Holy See!
Seeing the agreement reached, Long Zhenguo stood up to summarize:
"It's decided then!"
"As for the Divine Secret Realm in a few days, at that time I hope all Monarch Level experts will be present to prevent alien races from forcibly seizing it after the realm ends!"
"Of course!"
"The Holy See will certainly cooperate fully."
Isabelle looked at everyone present, a flash of sharp light in her blood-colored eyes.
After the meeting ended, the three parties left separately.
Verocan returned to the council base and immediately gave orders:
"Send the order, gather all contract Legendary Level beast masters of Tier Nine from the council, be prepared to enter the realm!"
Meanwhile, Isabelle came alone to a dark chamber deep within the Holy See.
She kneeled on one knee and reported respectfully:
"Blood Ancestor, Longxia and the council have already joined forces..."
"But..."
She raised her head, her eyes igniting with fervent light:
"With you presiding, the Divine Pattern will certainly belong to the Holy See!"
In the shadows, a figure shrouded in a black robe slowly appeared.
However——
Surprisingly, this figure exuding a terrifying presence had an unusually petite silhouette.
Beneath the wide black robe, slender limbs were vaguely visible.
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