212: Perfect-level spear, corrected lord-level route!

"Xiao Tian, how is your skill training coming along?"

As Fang Ran spoke.

A graceful figure appeared.

[Obtained Judgement Spear (Microscopic)!]

[Condensed Mastery Level Spear (100 / 100) times!]

[Obtained Initial Fire (Proficient)!]

[Burned Initial Fire (9 / 10) times!]

[Obtained Snake Scales (Microscopic)!]

[Used Mastery Level Snake Scales (10 / 10) times!]

"How is the training going?"

Although Fang Ran had seen the results.

In front of Xu Yue, it was inconvenient for him to speak directly.

"I have met the requirements for both intrinsic skills, except for the fire ability," Xiao Tian said softly.

"Xiao Tian? You look completely different from before."

Xu Yue said in surprise.

Looking at the figure before her.

Although she still retained the appearance of an angel, she was fundamentally different!

However, she also bore a striking resemblance to her past self in one aspect: her temperament.

"Yes, my evolution path is different," Xiao Tian replied with a faint smile.

Aside from Fang Ran, this was probably the first time she had shown kindness to an outsider.

"With two Transcendent-level pets, your personal strength is now no weaker than any of the Beast Tamer." Xu Yue looked at Fang Ran, holding great expectations for him.

"The academy teachers from before—Yang Ziyan, Tan Ze, and Jiang Yao—are all waiting to watch you compete."

"Haha, if you all stare at me, I might actually get nervous." Fang Ran chuckled as he stood up.

"It's so late, why don't you sleep here?"

Hearing Xu Yue's words, Fang Ran shook his head repeatedly.

"It wouldn't be appropriate, and besides, they have already prepared a place for me," Fang Ran politely declined.

The main thing was that staying at a female teacher's house immediately upon returning could easily lead to misunderstandings.

Especially since he had just helped Xu Yue.

In the future, people might use this against him.

"Alright then." Xu Yue smiled, though a hint of disappointment surfaced in her heart.

Leaving Xu Yue's home.

Fang Ran arrived at the 'Emperor' suite.

He lay down on the large bed, completely relaxing.

Not long after, several alluringly dressed women were sent into Fang Ran's room; he dismissed them with a few words, and then summoned the Azure Snake.

Since it could not enter the Beast Taming Space.

It could only shrink its body and hide inside Fang Ran's clothes.

"Hiss~ What is it?" The Azure Snake flicked its tongue, silently staring at Fang Ran.

"I'm going to help you correct your Lord-level evolution path!"

Fang Ran's words.

Made the Azure Snake's heart lift.

But it still asked seriously: "Are you certain?"

"Of course, I am. And I've already asked the Principal of the Emperor Capital; he's footing the bill." Fang Ran chuckled mischievously.

Then, he subconsciously reached out and touched the cool, azure scales.

"Snap!"

He was struck by the tail.

Fang Ran quickly pulled his hand back.

"Then... will I still need a medicinal bath?" the Azure Snake inquired.

"Definitely. And this time it will take longer. After all, the Lord-level evolution materials are deeply entrenched, and completely clearing them out won't be easy."

Hearing this, the Azure Snake flicked its tongue and fell into deep thought.

Recalling the strength it had gained, it immediately made up its mind.

"Fine, but this time you must listen to me."

"If it succeeds, can I ride you?"

"If something goes wrong, I can help you once."

"Can I ride you?"

"No, I can't fly," the Azure Snake responded flatly.

"What if you learn to fly?"

"If you can achieve that, you can do whatever you want, alright?" The Azure Snake sighed internally, thinking Fang Ran's intelligence was worrying.

It was just an ordinary snake; it wasn't a winged serpent, so how could it possibly fly?

"Alright, these are the resources needed for the evolution. This will take five days this time." Fang Ran took out the necessary resources from his Beast Taming Space.

"Sky Cold Deer Antlers, Deep Sea Dragon Eagle's Eye..."

A large amount of resources was laid out.

"That fast?" The Azure Snake was surprised by the efficiency of the Principal of the Emperor Capital.

However, it did not know that Fang Ran had advanced the resources himself, to be reimbursed by the Principal later.

After he described the usage process, he handed the materials over to the Azure Snake.

"Three times a day, a total five-day treatment. The official evolution day will be after the five days are complete."

After consuming the medicine Fang Ran had prepared.

It immediately felt drowsy.

A moment later, it collapsed onto the large bed.

A few minutes later.

The Slime dragged it and placed it in another room.

As a Transcendent-level creature, even if someone broke in and stabbed it with a knife, it would likely be futile.

Immediately, Fang Ran summoned his two contracted beasts.

And then he advanced their skills.

"Advance the proficiency of Nether Lightning Mastery (Proficient), Shadow Spread (Proficient), Spectral Spikes (Proficient), Nether Red Burst (Proficient), and Abyss Eye (Proficient)!"

[Obtained Nether Lightning Mastery (Mastery Level), Shadow Spread (Mastery Level), Spectral Spikes (Mastery Level), Nether Red Burst (Mastery Level), and Abyss Eye (Mastery Level)!]

[Used Mastery Level Thunder Dragon Horn (0 / 10) times!]

[Used Mastery Level Shadow Spread (0 / 10) times!]

[Used Mastery Level Spectral Spikes (0 / 100) times!]

[Used Mastery Level Nether Red Burst (0 / 10) times!]

[Used Mastery Level Abyss Eye (0 / 10) times!]

A vast amount of skill knowledge poured into the Slime's mind like a flood, causing it to enter a temporary state of stagnation.

After a moment, a trace of dark, spectral light emerged from its palm.

"I'm stronger now," it whispered excitedly.

It felt an unprecedented power, which stemmed not from its evolution tier, but from confidence in its combat abilities!

"Xiao Tian!" Fang Ran looked at Xiao Tian standing beside him.

In the time since returning, Xiao Tian had also completed her training on Initial Fire.

"Advance the proficiency of Judgement Spear (Microscopic), Initial Fire (Proficient), and Snake Scales (Microscopic)!"

[Obtained Judgement Spear (Perfect), Initial Fire (Mastery Level), and Snake Scales (Perfect)!]

[Condensed Perfect Level Spear (0 / 100) times!]

[Burned Initial Fire (0 / 10) times!]

[Used Perfect Level Snake Scales (0 / 10) times!]

"Whoosh!"

A spear appeared in her slender hand.

The spear emitted a faint golden light and was covered entirely in numerous sacred runes.

The enchanting Snake Scales on her body could cover almost every part of her, and her defense had dramatically increased!

"No Early Stage Extraordinary creature can block this spear."

Xiao Tian gazed at the divine spear in her hand.

Only after a long time did she allow it to dissipate.

Fang Ran reached out to touch her, and the Snake Scales on Xiao Tian's body rapidly moved away like a swarm of insects, revealing the tender skin beneath.

His hand was like a giant eraser; wherever he touched, the Snake Scales would vanish.

"Master, the Snake Scales won't block you." Xiao Tian gave a mischievous, sweet smile.

Realizing he had been teased, Fang Ran could only cough twice to ease the awkwardness.

"Time to sleep!"

A few days later.

On the eve of the Beast Tamer competition.

Fang Ran, accompanied by Shen Yun, arrived once again at Old Shen's home.

At this moment, Old Shen, with his white hair, was sitting upright in the garden.

Upon seeing Fang Ran, he immediately revealed a smile.

"Fang Ran, you have given me quite a few surprises lately!"