CHAPTER 73: CHAPTER 73: NORTHERN TERRITORY! HEART OF NATURE!

As Gu Xing got lost in thought, Long Zhenguo continued:

"Originally, I planned to let you advance to Extraordinary Tier Five at the National Academy, but that would limit your talent too much!"

"Therefore, I’ve decided to send you to the Northern Territory ahead of time!"

Northern Territory?

Gu Xing searched his memory for this location.

It is situated outside the northern defense line of Longxia Country’s Alternate Space, a special area where the three major forces of the Human Race and various Alien Races coexist.

The most remarkable thing is—

It is the primary battleground where all races unite against the Demon Race!

"In the Northern Territory, not only can you hunt enough demons to increase your level..."

"You can also obtain local specialties... a kind of ore that specifically enhances physical qualities!"

"More importantly, there are countless alien races there. If you can conquer them, you can contract them to become your Guardian Beasts!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing had already made up his mind.

The three benefits mentioned by Long Zhenguo are exactly what he currently lacks the most.

Both Guardian Beasts need to level up.

And his physical qualities also need enhancement.

More importantly...

He now has an extra contract quota and indeed needs to select his third Guardian Beast.

Moreover, he felt that staying at the National Academy wouldn’t provide much more growth.

But before leaving...

"Principal Long," Gu Xing suddenly looked up, "the promise you made about breaking the record to enter the National Treasure Vault..."

"You cheeky brat!"

Long Zhenguo was initially stunned, then he grinned and scolded:

"I, Long Zhenguo, keep my word! Not only are you allowed to choose, but you can also pick two items!"

"It’s a deal!"

...

Inside the Awakening Secret Realm.

The once heavily demonic fortress now lay silent, with terrifying traces of lightning still lingering on the shattered ground.

Suddenly, the void cracked open, and two graceful figures landed lightly.

"This..."

Fei Yue’s scarlet eyes widened, her small mouth slightly agape.

The destructive power demonstrated by that Awakening Stage Guardian Beast...

Was truly terrifying!

Even compared to her sister, it seemed no less formidable!

But her sister’s level was Extraordinary Tier Ninth!

That human’s talent...

So frightening!!

"S-Sister, where are we going now? That human seems to have gone to another world, I can’t follow!"

As incomplete Ghost Race members, they each only inherited half of the Ghost Race’s powers!

The lively Fei Yue inherited the Void Power!

While the seemingly gentle Qing Shuang inherited the Ghost Race’s power!

"Yue’er, it’s okay!"

She knew her sister’s abilities well!

The void path was almost applied to perfection.

If even Fei Yue couldn’t follow, it means that world did not welcome their arrival.

However...

At this moment, Qing Shuang’s exquisite face held a rare hint of confusion.

She turned to her sister, her voice gentle yet hesitant:

"Yue’er... do you think we should wait for him? Wait for him to reach Commander Level and recognize him as our master!"

That human just now was indeed the most talented human she has seen over the years.

And that human’s talent...

Also matches extremely well with their Ghost Race!

Upon hearing Qing Shuang’s question, Fei Yue was stunned.

They had been wandering in the void for years, truly finding a master...

For a moment, both were unable to decide.

After a long time.

Fei Yue finally raised her head, determination flickering in her eyes:

"Sister, if we don’t contract a human, we can only stay at the Extraordinary Level forever!"

"I refuse to resign to fate!"

"I want to fight back with you, so those old stubborns will know just how gravely wrong they were back then!"

Qing Shuang’s pupils contracted, her sister’s words piercing her heart like a sharp sword.

Likewise...

She still harbored resentment over that incident from back then.

Yes...

Why should they accept their fate?

Just because they have only one horn, should their own clansmen discriminate against them?

Treating them like trash and casting them out of the Ghost Race!

Suddenly, a decisive smile appeared at the corner of Qing Shuang’s lips:

"Yue, let’s go to the Northern Territory!"

"When he reaches Commander Level, we will acknowledge him as our master!"

"But before that, we need to let him understand our value!"

"Otherwise... even if he becomes our master, we won’t be valued!"

Upon hearing Qing Shuang’s decision, Fei Yue was first stunned, then delighted.

"Sister, do you mean it?"

All these years, they had deliberately avoided other races, wandering through the void.

For the naturally lively Fei Yue, such days were incredibly hard to bear!

But now...

Her sister finally relented!

As for the Northern Territory...

They had long understood its patterns.

All geniuses of the Human Race would, without exception, go to that region to train.

Moreover, only in the Northern Territory, with its abundance of alien races, would the sisters be less conspicuous.

Watching her jubilant sister, Qing Shuang nodded slightly.

"Really!"

"Sister, I love you the most!"

...

Within the National Academy.

With a special approval from Long Zhenguo, Gu Xing, guided by the staff, passed through numerous restrictions and arrived at a seemingly ordinary warehouse.

Despite its plain appearance, Gu Xing keenly felt the faint presence of Monarch Level auras!

As expected of the National Treasure Vault...

After verifying his identity, the heavy alloy door slowly opened.

In an instant, a myriad of rare treasures greeted his eyes.

However...

Gu Xing had a very clear purpose for this trip to the National Treasure Vault.

Which was to find materials for the evolution of his two Guardian Beasts!

Previous evolutions allowed Liu Li’s talent to advance from Legendary Level to Myth Level.

If he could gather all the materials again for another evolution of the two Beasts...

Is there a possibility they could reach beyond Myth Level?

Therefore, he directly bypassed ordinary materials, focusing on searching for the six materials needed for the evolution of the two Beasts.

However.

After a round, he didn’t find any of Liu Li’s evolution materials in the vault.

Angel Divine Blood, Light Divine Crystal, Ultimate Fire!

For these three materials, he hadn’t been optimistic about finding the Angel Divine Blood and Ultimate Fire in the first place.

But he didn’t expect...

That even the Light Divine Crystal was absent from the vault.

As for the materials Vera needed...

Spring of Life, Heart of Nature, Earth Marrow!

He already possessed the Spring of Life.

As for the other two materials...

Suddenly.

A charred oval object caught his attention.

"What’s this?!"

Upon recognizing the item’s information, Gu Xing’s heartbeat accelerated abruptly:

[Heart of Nature (Incomplete)]

[Level: Myth Level]

[Function: Enhance the talent of the Elf Race]

Then, he helplessly pouted.

Finally finding a material, yet it was...

Incomplete!

But something is better than nothing!

Accept it first!

After another round confirming no other useful materials were discovered...

He had no choice...

But to take away one of the few remaining Myth Level materials in the vault.

[Twin Hearts]

[Level: Myth Level]

[Function: Unknown]

Though its function was unclear, its Myth Level quality was undisputed.

Moreover, among all the Myth Level materials, only this Twin Hearts was the most complete.

Therefore...

Take it directly!

Just in case it proves useful in the future...

...

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