Chapter 507 - 330: A Gathering of Geniuses

Chapter 507: Chapter 330: A Gathering of Geniuses

In a luxurious complex within Caiyu City.

"Sister Mengting, which evolution path are you planning for Lan Qian? Are you going with the Dark Type or the Wind Type?"

Zhao Jingjing cupped a soft, translucent, jelly-like object in her hands. She carefully observed its internal structure while casually asking her friend beside her.

"Let’s go with the Dark Type. I’ve been raising Lan Qian using the methods for a Dark Type Soul Beast. If she suddenly evolves into a Wind Type, I’ll have to start all over again."

Liu Mengting was in the middle of speaking when she suddenly looked up at the sky.

In the sky, a behemoth with blue and white skin slowly revealed its form.

Liu Mengting recognized the newcomer at a glance, her eyes lighting up. "It’s Grey! It evolved successfully!"

"Grey?"

Zhao Jingjing was stunned. Staring at the completely transformed Grey, she said in disbelief, "He evolved and got smaller? But he’s gotten so much cuter and more handsome!"

Meanwhile, Grey, having just entered the southern part of Caiyu City, also spotted Liu Mengting standing below. It let out a happy cheer and began to descend.

The city’s Defense Beastmasters moved to intercept, but they respectfully withdrew when they saw Bobo Man floating beside Grey.

"Grey can spot you from so far away?" Zhao Jingjing looked astonished.

"We have a special connection. To put it simply... Grey remembered my scent," Liu Mengting said with a chuckle.

It wasn’t just Liu Mengting’s group. The many humans, Dragon Blood People, and Hexagon People wandering through the city all saw Grey’s descent.

At this point, the humans no longer looked human. Thanks to the efforts of the All-Encompassing Spiritual Silkworm, everyone had been transformed into a unique race with some resemblance to the Merfolk Race. This was to avoid being discovered by the Alataku People.

People quickly gathered from all directions, forming a large circle beneath Grey.

"Is that really you, Grey?"

"Wow! Grey, you’re so cute now!"

"Huh? Where are the buildings on its back? What happened to my home? It was huge!"

"MROOO~"

Grey lay sprawled across a small plaza, its gentle gaze sweeping over every person present.

While it didn’t recognize every single person, it clearly remembered each of their auras.

"GURGLE~ Han Ning, you all have a good reunion. I’ll be taking my leave. I’ve already secured your spots for entering the Sea God Palace—two in total. One for you, and one for Miss Yelena. It’s scheduled to open in half a month, and there will be a welcome banquet in five days."

"The Sea Goddess Race happens to be responsible for opening the Sea God Palace and hosting all the Trialists this time around. All the Beast Masters participating in the trial will be coming to Caiyu City. You should use the next few days to prepare and recover as much of your strength as possible. I’ll send you the best Spiritual Healing Medicine tomorrow."

"Understood. Thank you for everything, Your Highness Prince Bobo Man."

...

The Tri-Race Alliance was housed in the southern part of Caiyu City, within a high-end complex of buildings designed in the distinctive style of the Sea Goddess Race.

The residence, specially arranged by Bobo Man, included over a thousand private courtyards and Soul Beast training grounds larger than ten soccer fields combined.

The living quarters didn’t have to be large, but the facilities for training Soul Beasts had to be comprehensive.

Taking advantage of this rest period, everyone gathered building materials within Caiyu City to construct new homes on Grey’s back and inside the Yunlan Space.

With Grey’s breakthrough and evolution, the Spiritual Arrays on its body also needed timely upgrades. Academician Zhou and Leon tackled the task with surprising enthusiasm.

Han Ning remained sequestered day after day, dedicating himself completely to helping his Soul Beasts, as well as Cang Tong and Hom, repair their Spiritual Bodies.

By the second day, Yin Yi’s spiritual restoration had reached 36%, Egg Pancake’s was at 35%, and Fei Lin’s was at 31%...

「Three days later.」 Irena, who had been away for several days, led the forces of the Wind Spirit Race and quietly entered the residence of Han Ning and his people under Bobo Man’s cover. They would all be living there together from then on.

Later, after a group discussion, it was decided that the 7,000+ Witch Spirit Beastmasters led by Irena would all enter the Yunlan Space after the trial. This was partly to protect the Tri-Race Alliance on their journey to the Thunder Continent, and partly to hitch a ride.

Although Irena had plenty of Soul Beasts suitable for long-distance travel, she didn’t have a single one like Grey, which was both perfect for the journey and skilled in stealth.

...

The healing effects of the Heaven-Reaching Tower exceeded Han Ning’s expectations.

「On the morning of the fifth day.」 His three Soul Beasts were completely healed, their Spiritual Power restored to its peak.

「At dusk.」 A carriage drawn by a colorful Hippocampus stopped punctually at the gate of Han Ning’s courtyard.

A young Sea Goddess woman, dressed in traditional attire—a tri-colored robe embroidered with flowing water patterns—bowed low. In a soft voice, she addressed Han Ning and Irena, who were waiting by the gate, "My Lords, please board the carriage."

As she spoke, she presented her back to Han Ning.

"..." Han Ning turned his head and exchanged a look with Irena.

The proud Miss Yelena wore an unsurprised expression. She explained in a low voice, "The Sea Goddess Race is different from us Witch Spirits. Their society is centered around male Beast Masters, and the status of female attendants is extremely low. If you’re uncomfortable, you have the right to send her away."

’Despite the "Goddess" in their name, the Sea Goddess Race is indeed a patriarchal society.’

’What a decadent, feudal society...’

Han Ning sighed internally, sidestepped the attendant, and entered the carriage.

Seeing this, Irena also sidestepped the attendant.

Inside the luxurious carriage, Han Ning asked the coachman up front, "Where are we headed?"

"To the Clan Leader’s imperial residence, my Lords—Tielan."