Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 601 - 393: Blood of Nirvana

"It... it has Nirvana Blood?"

Gu Xue was utterly surprised.

Everyone knows that a Phoenix can experience rebirth through Nirvana, but not every Phoenix possesses this ability.

There is a kind of Phoenix with a bloodline that enables rebirth through Nirvana, allowing it to rise from the brink of death and continuously break its own limits.

The preciousness of this bloodline is no less than the other two kinds.

Most importantly, this bloodline is versatile, able to be absorbed by all beasts, unlike the other two bloodlines which are not absorbable by everyone.

"That’s not right." Gu Xue quickly reacted and said, "If it had Nirvana Blood, the Ancient Race wouldn’t have let it leave."

According to the character of the Ancient Race, if it had intentions of rebelling against the Ancient Race, it would have been eliminated before even leaving the clan.

"The problem lies in that this bloodline wasn’t manifested before and was only discovered recently," Gu Qing said, "There is an elder in the Ancient Race whose life is nearing its end, you should know."

Gu Xue suddenly realized and said, "No wonder we must investigate thoroughly."

"Additionally, the upper echelons of the Ancient Race are worried that Zhong Nan isn’t dead," Gu Qing said.

"Do you suspect Zhong Nan faked his death?" Gu Xue was shocked.

This is no small matter.

"In retrospect, it seems impossible," Gu Qing said, "That day, so many people witnessed his demise, and if he knew that Phoenix Blood had the effect of Nirvana, he wouldn’t have handed over 11 drops to Lin Chen."

Gu Xue suddenly understood.

It seems reasonable this way.

For someone like Zhong Nan wanting to live another life, the more Nirvana Blood, the better.

"Where are we heading next?" At this moment, Gu Xue also couldn’t care about her injured Seven-Colored Phoenix.

Gu Qing said, "First, help your Spirit Beast heal, then we need to continue the pursuit of the remaining Phoenix Essence Blood."

After speaking, Gu Qing added, "Don’t worry, this account will be settled once the Divine Race emerges."

This time, Lin Chen’s showcased Talent was overwhelmingly powerful, and given his character, he likely won’t join the Divine Race.

Thus, the Divine Race doesn’t mind eliminating such a genius.

.....

The arrival of Gu Qing and the others was quite a shock to Lin Chen.

Gu Qing shouldn’t be considered an extraordinary figure within the Ancient Race, at most, she has some status.

Yet, even so, her strength rivals that of the Great Elder.

So, it is imaginable how strong the Divine Race is.

This time, Xiaobai’s breakthrough ability also surprised Lin Chen, and moreover, he obtained three drops of Seven-Colored Phoenix Essence Blood from Gu Xue.

This way, the Evolutionary Main Material for the Little Fox is secured.

"Xiao Hong, from now on, level up with all your might and aim for level sixty," Lin Chen said.

The Little Fox was extremely happy hearing this.

However, the next one to evolve is not Xiao Hong but Xiao Lan.

Xiao Lan is still one evolution shy, and this time Lin Chen used the Golden Touch Bloodline Beast to purify Xiao Hong’s bloodline, raising its Hidden Bloodline to over 40%.

The ensuing period was quite leisurely for Lin Chen, occasionally reading books and mentoring students.

But such good days never last, as news arrived from the south.

The news was about the Southern Monster Hunter Guild.

The guild conveyed that the Celestial Capital wishes the Monster Hunter Guild to be a major force in offering a corresponding quota in preparation for the Divine Race’s emergence in two years.

Lin Chen conveyed this message to the Great Elder, who said, "That’s right. The Dubhe Pavilion can get a large amount of resources from the populace each year, but over sixty percent of these resources are pocketed by the Divine Race."

Hearing this, Lin Chen asked incredulously:

"Even if the Divine Race’s population increased tenfold, it might not reach 1% of the national population, yet they occupy 60% of the resources?"

"That’s correct," the Great Elder said, "Didn’t you previously ask me where some of the Spirit Eggs from Celestial Beast Island went?"

"Some Spirit Beasts related to the Divine Race are handed over to them."

"As the Divine Race is to emerge in a year, the Dubhe Pavilion will start selecting suitable elites for the Divine Race nationwide. If they meet the criteria for Spirit Beasts, the list will be sent to the Divine Race."

"And if I refuse?" Lin Chen asked.

"Then it depends on the Divine Race’s mood..." the Great Elder shook his head, "Few refuse, but those who do are sometimes killed on the spot."

Hearing this, Lin Chen felt somewhat uneasy.

He never imagined these hidden Divine Races to be so terrifying.

"Hasn’t anyone thought of resisting?" Lin Chen asked.

The Great Elder replied, "Do you think we haven’t thought about it?"

"Unfortunately, when the century-long agreement was signed, it was already impossible."

"Years ago, Zhong Nan tried to reach out to the Divine Race and concluded with a prediction: the Divine Race is no longer the Divine Race of old."

"There are surely Immortal Beasts within the Divine Race, and not just one."

"So, if the Human Race engages in war with the Divine Race like before, it will only end in more severe defeat."

After hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but bitterly smile, "Aren’t we like nurturing a tiger only to threaten ourselves?"

"It’s an unavoidable situation," the Great Elder said, "After all, we were the losers back then."

"And losers are not qualified to dictate the rules."

....

On the snowy mountains of the southwest, Bai Ling did not know how long she had been cultivating here. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

At first, she endured the cold with a mortal body, often curling up from the chill, with frostbite marks everywhere.

But as time passed, she began to adapt to the cold gradually.

So now, she can walk through ice and snow with ease, unafraid of the cold.

Initially, Bai Ling thought she might have regained her cultivation, but the old doctor dampened her spirits, saying it’s an adaptation of the body, not a restoration of cultivation.

However, Bai Ling had an excellent mindset; though anxious to save the Calamity-Devouring Beast, such matters couldn’t be rushed.

"Teacher, you remind me of someone," she said to the old doctor one day while eating.

"Who?" the old doctor asked while stoking the fire.

"Like..." Bai Ling hesitated to say.

"Zhong Nan?" the old doctor surprisingly guessed her thoughts.

Bai Ling’s eyes widened, and she finally nodded.

The old doctor laughed heartily, saying, "Both he and I are considered disciples of Gu Wei, but I’m an external disciple, while Zhong Nan is a later disciple."

"Do you think our personalities are alike?"

"Not really."

Reflecting on Zhong Nan’s personality, Bai Ling said, "Teacher Zhong always wears a worried and serious expression."

"And what about me?"

"I find it hard to read you," Bai Ling thought and eventually responded.

The old doctor laughed heartily again upon hearing this.

Bai Ling wanted to say more but suddenly felt something cold hopping on her head, which startled her to the ground.

A snow-white rabbit then jumped in front of her, and Bai Ling’s pupils lit up as she exclaimed:

"What an adorable bunny!"