Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 639 - 427: The Great Battle’s End, Announcing to the World (Part 2)

Chapter 639: Chapter 427: The Great Battle’s End, Announcing to the World (Part 2)

Failed again?

And it was so thorough that even Gu Feng and Gu Zheng both fell?!

This completely exceeded his understanding, surpassing the Ancient Race’s entire assessment of the lower realm’s strength!

Spirit Academy... How could it possess such power?!

Could it be that the Tree Ancestor burned everything?

Yet even so, it shouldn’t have been so easy to kill two elders!

Xuanyuan Zhou was completely dumbfounded, his mind blank. All his previous negotiation chips crumbled at this moment, giving rise to a sense of fear.

The others from the Ancient Race didn’t return but instead went back to the land of the Divine Race and informed Xuanyuan Zhou that the Ancient Race would temporarily withdraw from this negotiation.

On the other side, the human race strongmen led by Gu Youshan also heard the news and were first astonished, then showed varying expressions of uncertainty and suspicion.

Gu Youshan, hearing this, was initially furious: "The Ancient Race, so shameless, attacking the Spirit Academy during negotiations again!"

But then a greater shock surged in his heart, "...Spirit Academy actually held firm? And... counter-killed Gu Feng and Gu Zheng?!"

When he learned more detailed information, the Tree Ancestor exhausted its strength and dissipated, but its power’s essence was completely inherited by Qin Shaoshao, this Celestial Spirit Body, thereby achieving true Great Success Celestial Spirit Body. Gu Youshan’s half-closed eyes abruptly opened, and a terrifying gleam exploded from the depths of his pupils. He even couldn’t help but gasp!

A Tree Ancestor of Great Success is naturally terrifying, but still within controllable and manageable bounds.

Yet a Celestial Spirit Body of Great Success... is the stuff of legend!

Its potential is infinite, especially adept in manipulating life and spiritual powers, almost destined to be invincible at the same level, even surpassing levels with ease!

Its strategic significance and value far exceed that of ten ordinary half-step Immortal Realms!

Gu Youshan immediately understood something; the current Spirit Academy is no longer what it once was.

The existence of a Great Success Celestial Spirit Body could even compare with the four major families of Celestial Capital.

"Spirit Academy... is truly going to rise..."

This thought uncontrollably sprouted wildly in his heart, making his expression extremely complex, with pleasure, gravity, and deep apprehension.

Two days later, the ninth round of negotiations began. Originally, Xuanyuan Zhou planned to use the matter of Spirit Academy’s dragon vein to fiercely hold the human race in check.

However, after this event, everyone’s mindset changed, and this negotiation once again retreated under such an odd atmosphere.

For the first time, the people of the Ancient Race showed confusion and a trace of imperceptible fear. Their belief in invincibility was forcibly cracked.

Meanwhile, the various representatives of the human race, although their expressions remained solemn, a small flame flickered in the depths of their eyes...

It turns out, the Ancient Race is not unbeatable!

It turns out they, among the human race, can also give birth to powers that can shake the Ancient Race!

A seed of different belief has already been quietly planted in the hearts of both sides.

...

Spirit Academy

Night

The ruins had yet to be cleared, and the mournful atmosphere still enveloped this land.

During these times, everyone bore their grief, properly buried the deceased disciples, allies, and those brave fallen Spirit Beasts atop the highest peak of the mountain behind the Spirit Academy.

From there, one can overlook the entire Spirit Academy.

The Great Elder presided over a solemn and sorrowful prayer ceremony, comforting the dead and inspiring the living.

As night fell, the Great Elder and others gathered in a partially collapsed side hall.

The candle flickered, casting weary faces into light.

"Everyone," the Great Elder first stood, raising his cup, "In this Spirit Academy battle, we thank you all for your assistance and help."

"Without you, our Spirit Academy might not exist today."

After saying this, he lifted his cup and drank it all in one go.

Xu Pingzhi and Chen Ming also stood, raised their cups, drank all in one go, and then sat down.

The Great Elder spoke again: "Everyone, I would like to hear your thoughts on the next move."

"The Ancient Race came twice; perhaps they can come a third time," Xu Pingzhi said. "I have already asked Thunder City for more manpower support."

"The Monster Hunter Guild as well," Chen Ming nodded.

Now that the battle has started, preparations for a bitter struggle where both sides lose must be made.

The Great Elder, hearing this, was deeply moved, bowing hand over fist. Unexpectedly, Lin Chen then spoke up: "Guarding the dragon vein is our responsibility but not solely ours."

"What do you mean?"

"Our three forces should announce to the world our battle achievements and declare an alliance confronting the Divine Race," Lin Chen said. "Every person of the human race should contribute one part."

"After all, we can manage if it’s just one Ancient Race, but what about two or three?"

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

In peaceful times, such actions are forbidden by Celestial Capital.

Although the Cangling Ancient Country did not explicitly regulate this, both in Celestial Capital and elsewhere, it is usually understood:

That is, a force should not grow too powerful.

Otherwise, it can lead to a siphoning effect attracting too many top-notch talents, resulting in complete dominance.

This is an implied balance, and why Spirit Academy, as an institution, has been unable to grow for a reason.

"What does everyone think?"

Lin Chen looked at them, asking again.

Everyone looked at each other, and after a few moments, Xu Pingzhi was the first to speak: "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures."

"There is reason in what Elder Lin Chen says."

"My Thunder City is willing to join."

Chen Ming was hesitant; this was a major decision.

He alone couldn’t decide as the Monster Hunter Guild itself was an alliance.

However, he still said: "I need to discuss this matter further."

...

Three days later, Chen Ming brought definitive news; the Monster Hunter Guild decided unanimously to participate.

Ultimately, under Lin Chen’s leadership, the name was decided: Spirit Alliance.

Not to be led by Spirit Academy, but meaning the alliance to protect the Ling Mountain Dragon Vein.

The final choice for the Alliance Hierarch of the three powers was Qin Shaoshao.

After all, the Tree Ancestor’s powers have now been inherited by Qin Shaoshao; now she is the strongest, and her calling power is naturally highest.

The Great Elder, Chen Ming, and Xu Pingzhi served as Vice Alliance Hierarchs, as for the status within the alliance, there was no distinction between high and low, noble, and ignoble. The aim was singular:

To combat the Divine Race.

The next day, the Spirit Alliance announced to the world, revealing for the first time information concerning the Divine Race and elaborating on the Ancient Race’s attack objectives and detailed account of the Spirit Academy battle.

Lastly, it called upon Beastmasters everywhere to join the fight against the Divine Race.

Once the news was released, the nation was shaken.

"What kind of nonsense is the Hundred-Year Agreement?"

"Does this world really hide forces unknown to us?"

"Does that mean they’ve always been leeching off our humans?"

"Sounds a bit far-fetched, but it should be true."

"The Tree Ancestor of Spirit Academy has fallen; it’s Spirit Academy’s guardian deity, it wouldn’t joke about this."

"The dragon vein must not be given to them, or how can humans live?"

People were talking endlessly, with some questioning, but soon someone revealed that the current Spirit Academy was nearly deserted, clearly having undergone a major battle.

In the midst of this turmoil, responses were quick to follow.

Many people and forces in the central regions had once benefited from Spirit Academy, especially during the Beast Calamity War.

So, many of them came to Spirit Academy, hoping to join and contribute to the effort.

Just as one wave subsided, another arose; the Western Regions also announced the formation of the Western Alliance, temporarily allying with the Spirit Alliance to counter the unknown risks of the Western Regions dragon vein.

Once this statement was made, it became clear to everyone that a crisis stronger and larger than the Beast Calamity might emerge after it.

...

"What?"

"Spirit Academy went mad?"

Gu Youshan was originally contemplating how to continue negotiations, but when the Spirit Alliance news came, he was stunned.

Celestial Capital had always been wary of one point: not to leak information about the Divine Race externally.

Since this could incite public anger, thereby making negotiations impossible.

Gu Youshan previously thought that Spirit Academy always prioritized the bigger picture, but now Spirit Academy did this obviously out of unwillingness.

"What did they say?" Gu Youshan asked.

"Elder Yu said when Spirit Academy was in trouble, they relied on themselves, since the Divine Race incited this war, Spirit Academy no longer shows restraint," the messenger replied.

"This is bad..."

Gu Youshan, upon hearing this, was anxious beyond measure.

He knew that now the news of the Divine Race must be spreading widely outside.

The path left for the human race is only two:

First, the Divine Race still signs the Hundred-Year Agreement, then continues to seclude itself.

Second, the Divine Race refuses this agreement, then humans and the Divine Race inevitably go to war.

Because once the news spreads, Celestial Capital, under pressure, absolutely cannot allow relinquishing a dragon vein anymore.