The Cockroach-like Girl Is My Beast-Chapter 578 - 459: Champion Hall

As one of the three strongest pillar cities in Fenghai Province, over the past century, it has not been uncommon for Zhen Sheng City's team to win the championship, naturally needing a dedicated place for commemoration.

Usually, this place is not open to the public, only on the city's anniversary and victory day, such major festivals, do citizens have the opportunity to make a reservation to come in and witness the elegance of the champions of the past generations.

Every year, countless people apply just to walk this "Road of Champions" leading to the hall and take a look.

Kong Guofeng placed his hand on the door, and as the Spirit Pattern illuminated, the heavy door silently slid open to the sides, revealing a deep and long corridor.

This is the "Road of Champions".

As you step inside, the light and sound from the outside world seem to be instantaneously isolated.

The corridor is entirely built from a dark rock that absorbs light, with a dome simulating a brilliant starry sky. The gentle starlight is the only light source here, illuminating the displays on either side of the corridor just right.

At the very front of the corridor are several statues carved from entire blocks of Tier Two Spirit Rock [Cyan Vein Rock].

Leading them is a Spirit Master with a resolute face and his partner, a peculiar Spirit Beast with a horse's head and a fish's body, captured in the act of exerting their mystical technique with utmost intensity.

The water ripple pattern of the Jiang Family's Mystical Technique is likewise carved out, displayed on his forehead, making the entire statue appear vividly lifelike.

That was the first presence from Zhen Sheng City to win the provincial championship.

The current Patriarch of the Jiang Family.

Jiang Chenglu.

——Zhen Sheng City wasn't always so prosperous.

Nearly two hundred years ago, [True Man Iron Bull], the Eleventh Legion, and the predecessors of the three great family clans followed a giant to station here, resisting the Sea Beast Tide, while suppressing the weak points of the Boundary Wall; at that time, everything was in ruins with no good conditions.

Yet the style of these carvings, even today, does not appear rough, but rather is filled with the unique power of the pioneers of that era.

As they ventured further in, the material of the statues changed to various higher tiers of Spirit Rock and Spirit Gold.

The statues here are of all shapes and sizes.

Some raise their weapons and roar towards the sky, while others stay close with their Contracted Spirit Beasts, each seemingly narrating a passionate story of their era.

Further ahead, a painting is also embedded before the statues.

With excellent craftsmanship, the paintings drawn by artists using Spiritual Power and the abilities of Spirit Beasts are no worse than any photograph, and can even preserve the essence and momentum, lasting until now.

The people in these paintings wear styles from decades past, some captured at the peak moment before victory concluded, and others featuring a group photo of the team members beaming with smiles post-victory.

"Tsk, why do these guys all look kinda similar."

Vishdair crossed his arms, pouting with some disinterest.

Lisa and Vishdair also nodded.

She wasn't wrong.

Lin Guang also noticed that these champion teams' appearances, regardless of gender, bore some resemblance in their facial features.

And the surnames they left behind invariably pointed to the three entrenched giants of Zhen Sheng City.

Jiang Family, Huai Family, Wang Family.

Starting from the first generation's Jiang Chenglu, their inheritance has continued till today.

This road of glory is more like a wall of merit for the family clans.

However, as he walked, Lin Guang's steps suddenly came to a halt.

His gaze was drawn to a statue of a woman.

More accurately, it was the painting in front of her.

It was a group photo with five young people, three of whom had their arms around each other's shoulders, making faces at the camera, the spirit of youth almost spilling out of the frame.

That was the only champion team he had encountered along the way that did not have any members from the three major family clans.

And in the very center of the photo, was a radiant girl.

She had neat, short red hair and striking features that were aggressively captivating, with a pair of incredibly bright eyes and a smile with an air of arrogance and confidence that seemed to dominate the world.

She wasn't looking at the camera but was turned sideways, seemingly talking to her teammates next to her, her vibrant demeanor almost unconstrained by the still image.

What truly made Lin Guang stop in his tracks was the figure standing behind her, almost half obscured by the crowd.

It was a young man with a gentle face, appearing slightly shy, looking at the red-haired girl, his gaze full of trust and support.

Vishdair was also stunned: "Wait, isn't that..."

This face, while it looked somewhat different from what he saw during the exchange competition over a year ago, was still recognizable at a glance.

That was Hua Bo.

Accurately, it was Hua Bo from forty-five years ago when he was still young.

The true legend of Zhen Sheng City for decades, Lin Guang's former target.

His position in the photo was so inconspicuous, so tender, not even occupying the central spot.

If Lin Guang had not repeatedly confirmed the name engraved below, he would hardly believe his eyes.

"Bureau Chief Kong, who is...?"

Lin Guang pointed to the red-haired woman in the center of the photo and asked.

Kong Guofeng followed his gaze.

The ageless face, the smile gradually faded, turning into a long sigh.

"Her name is Qin Ran."

His voice was somewhat low, he sighed.

"She was once... Zhen Sheng City's greatest fortune, and also its greatest regret."

"Qin Ran was the bearer of a Golden Talent, and that kind of unknown talent that was never recorded in the talent register."