Celestial Beast Taming

Chapter 502: Chapter 284: The Generous Elf School

His own circumstances were different. His true form was the Snow God Mountain.

He had spent several epochs ascending from a Lower-rank Elf to an Upper-rank Elf.

The Five-Colored Corundum Pool had nurtured two clans with its own essence, and under its care, these two clans had grown ever stronger.

But in the end, they not only failed to protect the Five-Colored Corundum Pool...

...but after growing powerful, they instead tried every means possible to exploit the Five-Colored Corundum Pool’s Origin in exchange for greater wealth.

If these two clans hadn’t been brazenly selling the Five-Colored Corundum Pool’s Origin Spiritual Liquid on the Virtual Source Network, an act that was discovered by the Elf School...

...then in less than 300 years, the Five-Colored Corundum Pool, which should have successfully undergone its Transformation, would have perished from the depletion of its Origin.

The two clans received their just punishment, but it was now nearly impossible for the Five-Colored Corundum Pool to achieve its Transformation.

The Elf School had already separated from the Nine Great Ecosystems tens of epochs ago.

It became a faction that, while residing within the Nine Great Ecosystems, did not fall under their jurisdiction.

Instead, it was a power that cooperated with them as an equal.

For the Five-Colored Corundum Pool’s sake, the Elf School was reluctant to trouble the few Lords of Ecology who had the ability to save it.

That was why they ultimately decided to seek out a Creator blessed with great fortune, to see if they could win a chance for the Five-Colored Corundum Pool.

Shen Jian took a deep breath and said,

"You’re right. My previous words were presumptuous."

"I wonder if you could give me your word that, should you have the ability, you will do everything in your power to help the Five-Colored Corundum Pool achieve its Transformation."

"I’m willing to trust you. If you can give me that promise, I can, on behalf of the Elf School, present you with an Elf Holy Emblem."

"Furthermore, we will provide you with 300,000 points of Divine Origin Value in aid annually to help the Five-Colored Corundum Pool. This support will continue for a hundred years."

"Even if the Five-Colored Corundum Pool successfully achieves its Transformation within that century, the annual 300,000 Divine Origin Value will still be yours."

"Right until the end of the hundred-year period!"

Shen Jian’s words left Zhong Yi stunned, despite all the grand scenes he had witnessed before.

Zhong Yi didn’t know what an Elf Holy Emblem was.

But 300,000 Divine Origin Value in aid every year... over a hundred years, that was 30 million Divine Origin Value!

Such a vast amount of Divine Origin Value made Zhong Yi’s heart race.

’Although this Divine Origin Value will be given to me over a hundred years...’

’...300,000 Divine Origin Value annually is equivalent to about three treasures capable of enhancing Rule Authority or bestowing it upon other Creatures.’

’Even if I don’t trade for such Rule-related treasures and just use the 300,000 Divine Origin Value to obtain resources for raising my Guardian Beasts...’

’...and even if I chose not to suppress their Levels and focused on rapidly increasing their strength...’

’...such an abundant supply of Divine Origin Value would guarantee that all my Guardian Beasts receive the absolute best training.’

Just then, the Moon Empress’s cool, clear voice sounded from beside Zhong Yi.

"The Elf Holy Emblem is a badge the Elf School issues to Creatures who have rendered a great service to a Natural Elf."

"It’s different from the Elf Spirit Badge, which is granted to those who form a Contract with a Natural Elf."

"If you take an Elf Holy Emblem to the Elf School’s Royal Court, you can have them do one thing for you, as long as it doesn’t violate the interests of the Ecological Realms or the Elf School itself."

The Moon Empress offered this explanation but gave Zhong Yi no advice.

The Moon Empress had seen the Five-Colored Corundum Pool’s condition before. Helping it achieve its Transformation would be no easy task.

The members of the Elf School weren’t bad people, but they were stubbornly principled.

If Zhong Yi accepted Shen Jian’s request, and the Elf School gave him all the promised Divine Origin Value over the next century...

...but the Five-Colored Corundum Pool still failed to achieve its Transformation, some members of the Elf School would inevitably be displeased.

’As for how to handle such a matter, the young man before me has likely already made his decision.’

"I can agree to do my best to help the Five-Colored Corundum Pool achieve its Transformation."

"However, I’ll need to see the Five-Colored Corundum Pool for myself before I can tell you anything definitive."

"I’m a Creator. After I’ve seen the Five-Colored Corundum Pool, I’ll have a clear sense of whether I can help it achieve its Transformation."

"Of course, you can also tell me what happens if I am unable to help it."

"What kind of compensation can you offer me on behalf of the Elf School in that case?"

"If I truly can’t help it achieve its Transformation, it’s not out of the question for me to return the Five-Colored Corundum Pool to the Elf School."

Zhong Yi left the second half of his sentence unsaid, but Shen Jian understood his meaning.

’If the Five-Colored Corundum Pool is returned to the Elf School, the school’s compensation must be enough to satisfy the young man before me.’

The fact that Zhong Yi didn’t immediately guarantee success made Shen Jian trust him even more.

"As for compensation, I don’t think there’s any need for me to elaborate."

"Once the Five-Colored Corundum Pool is delivered to your world, I imagine you wouldn’t be willing to have members of the Elf School enter your world just to take it back."

With that, Shen Jian handed Zhong Yi a crimson-gold object. It looked much like an Energy Transmission Platform, but it was as large as several dozen of them combined.

"From now on, someone will transfer 300,000 Divine Origin Value to your Soul of Battle account on schedule every year."

"I hope that the next time we meet, I can personally hand you the Elf Holy Emblem."

"This is an Energy Transmission Platform specially designed to transport the true form of a Natural Elf."

"Once you’re back in your world, just place this Energy Transmission Platform on the ground and infuse it with your Soul Power."

"Before you use it, make sure the area within three square kilometers is clear of any natural features or Creatures."

With that said, Shen Jian gave a respectful bow to the Moon Empress and promptly left Wanyu Creation Company.

After Shen Jian was gone, the Moon Empress’s cool, clear voice sounded once more.

"The Elf School is extremely protective of every Natural Elf that has yet to undergo its Transformation."