Tianfu District, Bifu District.

As one of the top sects in Nanhai City, the Celestial Star Sect has considerable assets and naturally invests in various cities in Fenghai Province.

The building where this district is located was actually developed by a disciple of the Celestial Star Sect, and several empty villas were arranged with specialized service teams to be maintained daily, providing a place for sect members to stay when visiting.

"Dulululu~ Dulululululu~"

As a sharp and amusing sound rang out, in a villa decorated like a hotel's presidential suite, Du Tingbei stood up and walked to the table.

Lying there was a Spirit Beast resembling a snail, with anthropomorphic slender eyes and a big mouth; its shell had equipment that looked like a telephone receiver and star-like markings.

This was the child insect of the Mother-Child Phone Insect, an elf-type Spirit Beast with long-distance communication abilities, originating from a wonderful world that is almost entirely ocean—a very rare creature.

Originally, it could only communicate over long distances, but after being modified by a Spirit Beast Doctor, its performance was greatly enhanced, gaining the ability to traverse space and achieve communication in and out of secret realms.

Due to the Mother-Child Phone Insect having no combat ability, the Celestial Star Sect spent a lot of potions and time to forcefully elevate it to Tier Five, but the results were rewarding—it could even briefly penetrate the barrier of Tier Seven secret realms.

Even for sects and noble families, it is considered a strategic resource.

Du Tingbei grabbed the receiver on the phone insect's back, and the insect immediately stopped its calling; its flesh transformed, and a pair of long white whiskers grew from above its mouth, hanging down—this kind of phenomenon defying biological logic is a major feature of elf-type Spirit Beasts.

At the same time, the phone insect's previously lazy eyes became spirited, exuding vigor and liveliness.

Even though Du Tingbei was over a hundred years old, a hint of hesitation flashed across his face, as if facing an elder.

He coughed softly and said in a quiet voice, "Elder Puxiang."

True Man Puxiang is the Supreme Elder of the Celestial Star Sect.

In the Celestial Star Sect, elders are comprised of Five-star Spirit Masters, requiring both strength and seniority, while the historical Supreme Elders must be Six-star Spirit Masters, meaning only a True Man can qualify.

In today's Celestial Star Sect, apart from the Sect Leader and Vice Sect Leader, there are only two Supreme Elders.

"Not bad, not bad!"

The phone insect's slender eyes flicked around, showing a human-like satisfaction on its big mouth, "Although traversing the boundary wall of this secret realm took quite some time, the Spirit Beasts and Magical Beasts inside have almost fully transformed, completely merging into Blue Star's Tier Nine system and no longer facing constraints."

"But there seems to be no trace of intelligent life left in this secret realm, even Beast Kings following the Leader of the Clan pathway haven't developed any civilization."

"The methods are too primitive, really easy to handle."

"I just slaughtered a pseudo Tier Six Golden Ape King; it was guarding an Immortal Peach Tree bearing fruits, and judging by its status, it's not far from Tier Six."

Pseudo Tier Six is a term used by True Men, referring to Beast Kings unable to yield Tier Six Spiritual Materials.

This occurs mainly because they can't perfectly master their own power, or due to insufficient excavation, so it can be said to be a rather "inferior" type among Beast Kings.

"Although it deviates a bit from my expectations, we weren't aiming for the first taste anyway; in fact, this is better."

The phone insect looked extremely pleased, "Once Old Zhou arrives, we can take this peach tree intact. Even if we find nothing else, this trip is entirely worthwhile!"

"This peach tree is a purple legendary-level plant-type Spirit Beast; its fruits will definitely be of great use, and once carefully cultivated within the sect, it might even break through the Beast King tier, becoming another deep foundation of our Celestial Star Sect!"

"Congratulations, Supreme Elder."

"Haha, this tree comes just in time; I tasted it slightly, and it has mild effects. I'll have Ah Qing eat one fruit monthly."

"That fellow from Earth Demon Sect is already trailing behind Ah Qing; with the peach tree's help, Ah Qing won't lose during the league competition!"

Du Tingbei was slightly taken aback, then suppressed his inner excitement, "Then I thank the Supreme Elder for Ah Qing."

"It's nothing."

After a pause, the phone insect asked, "Speaking of which, how is Ah Qing's status? Is the civilian genius from Zhen Sheng City worthy of their reputation?"

Du Tingbei paused for a few seconds, then replied honestly, "…He lasted three moves."

"Oh?"

Du Tingbei explained, "They agreed to use only one primary force, and to decide victory in three moves."

"Three moves, all endured? That indeed sounds quite impressive."

The phone insect smacked its lips, its expression suddenly altered, "Not right."

"Considering Ah Qing's nature... if a three-move agreement was made, even if the opponent safely handled the first two moves, he would certainly strongly suppress at the third move."

"Could it be...?"

"Yes." Du Tingbei's tone carried a hint of appreciation and disbelief, "Apart from not using Fallen Heaven, Ah Qing even activated Celestial Kingdom Star Fall, yet still couldn't suppress the opponent, instead being slightly at a disadvantage."

"If judging solely by the rule of deciding victory in three moves... Ah Qing indeed lost."

The phone insect's already large, round eyes widened even more, showing a look of disbelief.

"Huh..."

After a while, the other party clicked their tongue in amazement, "That boy's performance certainly can't be explained by Blue Talent."

Du Tingbei sighed, "No matter why he is so strong, he definitely didn't rely on external objects, I could sense that."

True Man Puxiang also sighed lightly, "Even among civilians, such talents are starting to emerge... To my knowledge, Imperial Capital also has an Innate Golden Talent individual making their debut."

"Even the title of [Great Dragon Head] of Li Hai City for this generation is almost decided."

"Could it be a sign of another 'Golden Era'?"

The Golden Era is a term in the Spirit Master Realm, referring to an era when geniuses with golden talent or those who contracted legendary holy beasts in their youth emerge like bamboo shoots after the rain.

During the hardest times hundreds of years ago, it was exactly because of the Golden Era that the pressure from the Demon Race was withstood.

This not only includes those born with innate golden talent but also the postnatally achieved golden talent and potential.

In a great era of contention clashing with fellow geniuses, even initial white potential could evolve step by step into golden and even higher, reaching the pinnacle—the [Red Heavenly King] is a living example.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. Did Ah Qing restrain himself after that battle?"

"..."

Mentioning this, a trace of worry flashed across Du Tingbei's face, "Ah Qing has locked himself in the room for two days without taking a step out."

"Ah Qing has always been conceited, being defeated by a Spirit Master with worse overall conditions and even younger, the blow he suffered might..."

"Hahaha, Xiao Du, you've spent too much time with him, letting your concern cloud your judgment."

The Phone Insect laughed heartily, "Can't get up after one defeat? Ask him if he can tolerate such a weak act?"

"I say, he must have already recovered by now and is probably eavesdropping in his room!"

Bang!

As the words fell, the sound of a door opening was heard.

Du Qing slowly walked down the stairs from the second floor, coming to stand in front of Du Tingbei.

At this moment, there was no anger or dejection on his face, only calmness, almost no different from before, as he slightly saluted the Phone Insect.

"Elder Puxiang."

"Ah Qing, how do you feel?" asked the Phone Insect laughingly, "After being bested by half a move by someone a year younger with blue talent, do you still believe in the 'Talent Supremacy Theory' unwaveringly?"

"..."

Mentioning Lin Guang, a subtle expression flickered across Du Qing's face, but he raised his head:

"It's just an exception."

"I checked his information and related reports, his talent is not recognized by the official Great Xia talent database, and it took a full six months to awaken his talent. I'm sure his talent is definitely more than blue."

"Either the awakening is incomplete and still slowly proceeding, or he fell due to an accident in his youth and is now gradually recovering."

"I'm certain his true talent sequence rank must be above my [Wings of the Morning Star]!"

"..."

"..."

Du Tingbei frowned deeply, feeling a headache for a moment.

They originally intended to use Lin Guang to correct the slightly wayward thoughts of their son, but they didn't expect Du Qing to find a self-justifying explanation in the end.

To put it nicely, it is a unique resoluteness of a genius;

To put it bluntly, it's self-centeredness, completely not listening to others.

However, the Phone Insect was unaffected, smiling as he said, "Sit down, tell this old man about that Lin Guang."

Du Qing sat down before the Phone Insect and recounted in detail what he had found about Lin Guang online.

"Haha, this kid sure is interesting."

The Phone Insect burst out laughing, "He reached this level in just six months; give him another year, where could he go next?"

Du Qing couldn't help but say, "Many talents have the function of increasing growth speed..."

"So what?"

Puxiang True Man mercilessly remarked, "I see, even without the influence of talent, this kid is much stronger than you."

Du Qing's eyes widened, subconsciously wanting to refute and say that he hadn't used his full strength, yet found himself unable to come up with any argument.

A student whose contracted Spirit Beast has been with him just for one semester can compete with a True Disciple who has been carefully nurtured by the Celestial Star Sect for two years.

This doesn't include that the Six-winged Holy Light Beast was nurtured by him from a young age.

Even if Lin Guang's talent is truly superior, could the resources he enjoyed compare?

It's obviously impossible when you think about it.

Within the Great Xia's territory, there's absolutely no inheritance related to Terran Demon, even if there might be a master guiding Lin Guang, but regardless of combat techniques or contractual partners, it's evident that he found ways to acquire them himself.

With such a growth rate as this...

Don't talk about two years - just give Lin Guang another year to grow, Du Qing felt like he wouldn't even be able to predict how far Lin Guang might reach!

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