Beast Taming: I'm Really Not a Cultivation Master

Chapter 469: Chapter 435: Golden Radiance Moke Elephant

After hearing the whole story, Duan Kong’s initial shock faded, replaced by an intense gaze fixed on Li Qian.

It was the look of someone gazing upon a priceless treasure.

He asked impatiently, "Li Qian, tell me quickly, where is the Dimensional Rift?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qian quickly turned his head toward the small pool of water in front of them and pointed. "Right here!"

Duan Kong followed Li Qian’s pointing finger with his eyes and gave a slight nod.

In fact, he had already suspected that the Dimensional Rift was likely hidden within this very pool.

During the battle earlier, he had fled in this direction.

What’s more, he had been to this spot many times before.

If a Dimensional Rift had truly been here, he was certain he would have found it.

The only possibility was that it was hidden within the pool.

With Li Qian’s confirmation, Duan Kong no longer hesitated. He turned to his Pet Beast, the Golden Armored Giant Elephant, and commanded, "Elder Elephant, it’s all you."

Quite curious, Li Qian turned his gaze toward it as well.

Seeing the curious look in Li Qian’s eyes, Duan Kong smiled and explained, "This Pet Beast of mine is called the Golden Radiance Moke Elephant. They are extremely rare here in our Dongxia Federation, but it’s a relatively common type of Pet Beast over in the Xiling Federation."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "Of course, the ones common over there are just the base form: the Moya Elephant."

"Over in the Xiling Federation, this type of Pet Beast is just like the Red Feather Chicken in our Dongxia Federation. If it can’t undergo multiple evolutions, it’s basically a Wasted Pet."

Perhaps feeling chatty, Duan Kong continued in good spirits, "Take my Golden Radiance Moke Elephant, for example. If it hadn’t completed three evolutions, its Potential would never have reached the Saint Spirit Level. In fact, the most basic Moya Elephant in the Xiling Federation is no different from a mule used for hard labor."

Li Qian nodded in agreement as he listened to Duan Kong.

’It’s just like the Red Feather Chicken. If I hadn’t developed the evolution path to the Sunbird and, subsequently, the Three-legged Golden Crow, it would be a bona fide "Fire Chicken."’

As he nodded, he didn’t forget to add a compliment, giving Teacher Duan some validation. "To have cultivated it to such a powerful level, Teacher Duan, you must have poured an immense amount of effort into it."

"Actually, the credit for this should go to Dean Tian Kui of our university’s Cultivation College."

As Teacher Duan spoke, he looked at Li Qian, making no attempt to hide the admiration in his eyes.

Of course, there was a touch of regret as well.

’A breeding genius like this, and one born right here in Jiangnan Province... how did he end up being specially recruited by Shazhou Beast Taming University?’

’Those admissions officers are all useless!’

As he lamented internally, his voice continued, "If he hadn’t researched the evolution method from the Moya Elephant to the Golden Radiance Moke Elephant, no matter how much effort I poured in, it wouldn’t have been worth much."

As he spoke, he changed the subject and offered a compliment, "On that note, I imagine you, Li Qian, must understand this deeply. After all, you’re the one who researched the evolution method for the Three-legged Golden Crow!"

Hearing this, Li Qian gave a wry smile and replied humbly, "I was just lucky. There was an element of stumbling upon it by accident. Even now, with all the right conditions, I’m not at all confident I could replicate it."

After saying this, he continued, changing the subject, "Speaking of which, I actually had the chance to meet Dean Tian Kui back when I was at Kansai Beast Taming University for the freshman challenge tournament!"

"Yes, after he returned, Dean Tian Kui had nothing but high praise for you!"

Duan Kong agreed, then said to Li Qian in a gentle tone, "By the way, my Spiritual Power Level has already reached the peak of the Saint Spirit Level. It won’t be long before I can attempt to break through to the Legend level. I might have to trouble you in the future, Li Qian!"

Li Qian’s heart skipped a beat when he heard this.

’I can’t believe Teacher Duan’s strength has already reached this stage. He’s not far behind Dean Pan Bing of our university’s Combat Academy.’

’As for the "trouble" he mentioned, I don’t even need to guess what he means. He wants me to help him evolve a Three-legged Golden Crow.’

Li Qian was, of course, more than happy to oblige.

’I won’t have to bother with gathering any of the Extraordinary Resources or doing any of the prep work. All I’ll have to do is perform the evolution. And afterward, I’ll gain the friendship of a Legendary Level expert. How could I possibly refuse an offer like that?’

’From a grander perspective, it’s also a way to boost humanity’s high-end combat strength.’

Of course, the evolution of the Three-legged Golden Crow was a major affair involving a Legendary Pet Beast. Li Qian had to leave himself some leeway and couldn’t make any absolute promises. "If I can be of help, I will certainly do my utmost. I’m just worried that the success rate is too low and that I might jeopardize Teacher Duan’s important endeavor."

Duan Kong was quite magnanimous upon hearing this. "When it comes to the evolution of a Legendary Pet Beast, no Breeder would dare guarantee a one hundred percent success rate. Just do your best."

"In that case, after we’re done here, I’ll first evolve a Sunbird for you, Teacher Duan."

Li Qian added, "You’ll need to raise this Sunbird to its Racial Potential Limit and have it comprehend the special Skill ’Nirvana Rebirth’!"

After stating the prerequisites for the evolution, Li Qian glanced over. In the short time they had been chatting, the Golden Radiance Moke Elephant had already used its long trunk to suck up more than half of the water in the small pool.

’I was wondering what Duan Kong would do,’ Li Qian thought. He hadn’t expected such a direct, brute-force approach: just draining the entire pool.

As the water level in the pool continued to drop, Li Qian made some small talk, asking, "I don’t believe I know, Teacher Duan, what is your position at Jiangnan Beast Taming University?"

Duan Kong chuckled and replied in a gentle voice, "Oh, just an ordinary director in the Combat Academy at Jiangnan Beast Taming University."

"Director Duan!" Li Qian immediately changed his form of address.

’Duan Kong might call himself an "ordinary director" of the Combat Academy at Jiangnan Beast Taming University, but I wouldn’t dare treat him like one. This director’s strength is far greater than that of most vice-deans. And from what I know, whether it’s the Combat Academy or the Cultivation College, some extremely powerful teachers who dislike or are inept at management are often given the title of Director. They’re like the sect elders in wuxia novels.’

Duan Kong laughed heartily and waved his hand. "No need for that. I still prefer it when people call me Teacher Duan."

While the two were talking, the Golden Radiance Moke Elephant had already drained all the water from the small pool.

A pitch-black rift appeared before their eyes, completely exposed.

Duan Kong pointed at the pitch-black Dimensional Rift. "Take a look. This is the one, right?"

"Yes!" Li Qian nodded.

"Alright, let’s go in now." Not wasting any time, Duan Kong took a step forward, preparing to enter.

Li Qian naturally followed close behind.