Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 625 - 417: Return to Jiuxing City

Lin Chen nodded in agreement with the Great Elder’s arrangements.

The alliance is not just a mere talk; this time, the alliance means bringing the main forces over to the Spirit Academy.

It wouldn’t work if someone were simply sent to notify.

"Should we evacuate the students first?" Lee Zhen suddenly asked.

"They’ve already been evacuated," the Great Elder seemed a bit fatigued as he said this.

The Spirit Academy was meant for learning, but given the current situation, it’s temporarily closed.

Since the Divine Race issue hasn’t been resolved, the Spirit Academy might face new battles.

These students were weak, and staying here would only be a burden.

Even though many passionate students expressed their willingness to fight for the Spirit Academy.

The Great Elder rejected them all.

Even if they stayed, how much impact could they make when facing the Ancient Race?

That very day, Lin Chen and the Great Elder each embarked on a journey for help.

Qin Shaoshao and Lee Zhen stayed back at the Spirit Academy, in case the Ancient Race returns. Their presence adds a layer of protection to the Spirit Academy.

However, what they didn’t know was at the moment of their departure, all the leaves on the Tree Ancestor turned yellow.

The first to discover this was Qin Shaoshao.

To defend against another attack from the Ancient Race, Qin Shaoshao constantly expanded his spiritual power, and when he sensed the strong fluctuations from the Tree Ancestor’s spiritual power, he quickly rushed over.

"Tree Ancestor, you..." Qin Shaoshao frowned as he saw the Tree Ancestor’s condition.

The Tree Ancestor’s state was really bad.

It seems that the battle yesterday had indeed greatly injured its core.

"I don’t have much time left, and the fight yesterday truly damaged the core..." The Tree Ancestor candidly said, "However, I can still hold on."

As it spoke, it forcibly utilized its power to turn its leaves yellow again.

Qin Shaoshao responded, "You should focus on healing, I will protect the Spirit Academy during this time."

The Tree Ancestor looked at Qin Shaoshao, said nothing, nodded in the end, and finally closed its eyes, sinking into sleep.

....

At the same time, in the crashing mountains, Gu Youshan was extremely anxious, continually urging Xuanyuan Zhou to start formal negotiations.

Meanwhile, Xuanyuan Zhou remained composed, always had various reasons to delay, his intent was obvious.

He was waiting for news from the Spirit Academy.

Another seven days passed, Xuanyuan Zhou estimated that, by now, Gu Feng should have some results no matter what.

He was planning how to use the soon-to-be-acquired dragon vein to gain the most benefit in the negotiations, when a Divine Race messenger hurriedly arrived. He looked distressed.

In his impatience, the messenger whispered a few quick words into Xuanyuan Zhou’s ear.

The next moment, the composed smile on Xuanyuan Zhou’s face froze, replaced by a look of disbelief, though he quickly concealed it, but the shock in his eyes couldn’t be completely hidden.

"Defeated? Gu Feng personally led the team... and still retreated from the Spirit Academy?"

This thought struck Xuanyuan Zhou like a thunderclap, and he couldn’t help but voice it out.

Sitting nearby were several Divine Race members, who were stunned upon hearing this, almost doubting their ears.

How is it possible that a powerful Divine Race branch with Phoenix Bloodline couldn’t conquer a Human Race academy from the lower realms?

How could this be?!

"Impossible, the strongest in Spirit Academy is that Tree Spirit, besides that, there’s nothing notable, could some long-missing old headmaster have returned?"

"That old headmaster has long been dead, how could he still be alive."

"Then how did Gu Feng lose?"

The crowd debated, all in disbelief, their expressions quickly turning grim.

Ancient Race’s defeat has greatly affected their plans.

In another tent, Gu Youshan and Li Gu also, almost simultaneously through their channels, received the shocking news that the Spirit Academy repelled the Ancient Race.

The two were initially stunned, then immense delight and disbelief surged within them.

"The Spirit Academy... actually held?" Li Gu’s voice trembled, "How did they do it?"

Gu Youshan took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, his gaze turning sharp:

"No matter what method they used, this is excellent news!"

"With this, Xuanyuan Zhou’s plans have fallen flat! Let’s see how he continues to delay!"

Sure enough, the atmosphere between the two sides became subtle the next day.

Before, it was Xuanyuan Zhou who wanted to delay, now roles reversed, Gu Youshan was in no rush.

...

Lin Chen set off for South City, barely resting along the way.

After nearly a month’s long journeying, Lin Chen finally entered the Southern Territory.

Instead of heading directly to South City, he first detoured back to Jiuxing City.

Three years had passed since he last left.

The transformation of Jiuxing City was immense, with walls taller and sturdier, streets wide and bustling with activity, a lively scene.

Evidently, thanks to the fame from the Taihua celestial fox incident years ago, this once frontier town had swiftly evolved into a fairly sized medium city.

Seeing this prosperous yet somewhat unfamiliar Jiuxing City, Lin Chen was mildly surprised, he didn’t make a fuss and directly went to the Ning Family.

Upon hearing Lin Chen’s return, Ning Family Patriarch Ning Ye was both shocked and delighted. After the attendant’s report, he hurried out to welcome Lin Chen.

"Brother Lin, you’re finally back!"

Ning Ye beamed, but as he carefully scanned Lin Chen and sensed the overwhelming aura far greater than before, his smile transformed into shock.

"Your... your cultivation...?!"

He remembered that when Lin Chen left, his level was definitely not possessing such an intimidatingly strong aura, the speed of progress was astonishing!

Lin Chen smiled slightly and said, "That’s a long story."

"Come in quickly." Ning Ye promptly invited him inside.

On the way, the two discussed some of Jiuxing City’s development. Ning Ye told Lin Chen that Jiuxing City is now anchored by the Southern Territory and would see resources invested, establishing it as the second-largest city in the Southern Territory.

Lin Chen wasn’t surprised by this, with Qin Shaoshao around, Jiuxing City indeed stood strong.

Lin Chen then briefly recounted his experiences, and upon learning about the Divine Race, Ning Ye was temporarily frozen.

"You’re talking Divine Race?"

Ning Ye thought he misheard.

Lin Chen nodded, explaining the origins of the Divine Race and Lee Zhen’s matters.

"Chairman Lee is already so powerful?" Ning Ye revealed an envious look.

If it were before, Ning Ye might have been jealous, but now he could only gaze in admiration.

Because Ning Ye was very aware...

The stronger Jiuxing City was, the safer they would be.

Given the character of Lee Zhen, Lin Chen and others, Ning Ye was acutely aware.

But just three seconds of joy, Ning Ye quickly realized the seriousness behind this news.

"So, does this mean war might begin again?"

"Not only that, the enemy is stronger than Demon Beasts."