NOVPUBChapter 377: Chapter 375 Testing Talent [1]
Chapter 377: Chapter 375 Testing Talent [1]
Divine Beast Academy, Primordial Beast Forest Training Ground.
Zong Silu was in high spirits, which was clear to anyone with eyes.
Zi Qi, on the other hand, didn’t mind at all. After all, ten thousand years later, it was Sally who spent the most time with him, having given birth to a second cub with a Merit Divine Rank.
Just for that child, Sally could find as many Beast Husbands as she wanted and he would tolerate it.
Pei Xuan was feeling a bit sour, though.
Because Sally had hardly spoken a few words to him until now. In fact, ten thousand years ago, if it hadn’t been for Xiaohao, he wouldn’t have known how to approach Sally. 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝓬ℴ𝓶
So he was feeling a mix of envy, jealousy, and uncertainty about what to do, making him seem quite gloomy.
“Dad, what’s wrong?” Xiaohao jumped onto his shoulder.
Pei Xuan took him down from his shoulder and looked at him, “Are you scared of the Talent test later?”
“No,” Xiaohao replied, “Even though I’m not as good as Xiaojiu and the others, I’ve still been practicing diligently.”
Sally walked over.
In her hand, she held a number tag which bore the number [1], “Mom’s eldest son, come here.”
Xiaohao immediately let go of Pei Xuan and rushed toward Sally, “Mom.”
“Eldest son, can you set a good example for your younger siblings, alright?”
“Yes!” Xiaohao snuggled up in her arms and then voluntarily put on the tag, looking at the number [1],”I’m the big brother!”
Sally smiled, “That’s right, the numbers are arranged by age. Go ahead, the instructors are waiting for you.”
Xiaohao ran toward the most familiar Elder Zong.
Sally moved to Pei Xuan’s side, “Feeling nervous?”
“…” Pei Xuan lowered his head; she had just reached his shoulder when suddenly he raised his hand to pat her head, liking the feel of it, and rubbed it a bit more, “My birthday is on the first day of next month.”
Sally looked up to see his face, cold and aloof, but with a slight redness at the tips of his ears, “Alright, I’ll celebrate your birthday with you.”
“Hmm,” Pei Xuan nodded and pulled his hand back.
Sally took out a Storage Bag from her System Space, “Inside is a present for you.”
“Thank you,” Pei Xuan accepted it.
“I should be the one thanking you, for raising Xiaohao so well. He truly has the makings of an elder brother.” Sally took the initiative to hug him, taking a deep breath of his fresh grassy scent, “I might not be able to wait for your birthday.”
Pei Xuan’s back tensed, she was best at controlling this, “I haven’t been to the Beast Forest lately, I’ve been around Beasty Street.”
Xiaohao looked toward Pei Xuan and saw Sally hugging his dad. His large ears perked up with a start.
Zi Qi patted his head, smiling gently, “Get ready for the test.”
“Uncle Zi, I’ll do well on the test,” Xiaohao said, circling around Zi Qi to gain his favor.
“Hmm,” Zi Qi glanced in Sally’s direction, then looked away.
…
The Barrier for testing the Innate Secret Technique was set up, and all the children were ready, each wearing a number tag.
Even Xiaoba had a number [8] sticker on his eggshell helped by Manman.
Xiaoqi was perched on Little Shiqi’s head, sporting a miniature [7], “Xiaohao is first, and you’re the last one.”
“Hmm,” Little Shiqi hopped around happily; he loved lively scenes, and since his brothers and sisters had come back, he had been enjoying every day.
Sally wheeled a prize table over and said to the kids, “Today, as long as you participate in the test, regardless of the result, there will be a prize for everyone; you can pick one up after the competition.”
Xiaoqi’s azure eyes shone brightly at the sight of those small bags, sensing they definitely contained treasures!
“Xiaoqi, control your drool,” Sally couldn’t help but laugh.
Zi Qi looked over at the sound and just caught sight of a droplet of glistening water hanging on the fur at the corner of Xiaoqi’s mouth… And with a flick of its little tongue, the drool was gone.
Turning his gaze toward Little Shiyi, that one’s eyes lit up too!
He said to Zong Silu beside him, “What do you think she has prepared?”
“Given her experience, it will undoubtedly be treasures beyond our imagination,” Zong Silu replied, holding a large book in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, writing and painting the young cubs.
Pei Xuan leaned over for a look; although Zong Silu seldom showed off his artistry, in the entire Divine Beast Academy, he’d dare claim second place, with no one daring to claim first.
On the white paper, the little cubs were brought to life, especially Xiaoqi’s drool, which hadn’t been overlooked, and his son Xiaohao, who looked so full of fighting spirit.
“I’ll want a copy of that painting later.”
“Hmm, one thousand Crystal Coins.”
“Deal.”
“Let’s get one for everyone,” Zi Qi had already noticed.
“Okay.”
Xiaohao was called away by Elder Zong into the Defense Barrier, specially used for testing Innate Secret Techniques.
Inside the completely transparent barrier, a massive screen clearly displayed the test results, allowing those outside to see them very clearly.
The Talent Measure Column test was first.
There were three Talent Measure Columns, arranged from low to high.
Xiaohao approached the first Talent Measure Column, and as he released his Talent Elemental Power, the column hit the top instantly, far exceeding the Heaven Rank limit that the column could test.
All the teachers, except for Elder Zong, were left dumbfounded.
Elder Zong chuckled and then led Xiaohao to the second Talent Measure Column, whose maximum test limit was the Spirit Rank.
Xiaohao continued to unleash his Talent Elemental Power, again quickly reaching the peak.
Elder Zong’s smile grew heavier.
The third Talent Measure Column had just been made the past couple of days; it exceeded the Spirit Rank, but the next level up was Saint Rank, and as for higher… they were currently unable to produce such a measure.
But as long as it surpassed the Spirit Rank, it was basically at least at the Saint Rank without a doubt.
Xiaohao stepped up to the third Talent Measure Column and looked up at Elder Zong, “Grandfather Zong, I want to eat your Hundred-Blessing Steamed Meat.”
“Alright, after the test, I’ll go home and cook it for you all,” the little fellow’s desire to eat his specialty dish genuinely made him a little proud – all his recipe research wasn’t in vain.
Xiaohao pressed his little paw against the third Talent Measure Column, and the marker indicating the Talent Realm steadily climbed higher, quickly surpassing the Spirit Rank, and then continuing upwards…
Pei Xuan couldn’t help but become nervous; after the third Talent Measure Column had been completed yesterday, he tested it on the spot, finding his own Talent to be in the mid to upper phase of Spirit Rank.
Meanwhile, Xiaohao had already surpassed the mid-phase, shooting toward the later phase, even exceeding the later phase, finally stopping at a position above the pinnacle value!
That is to say, Xiaohao’s Talent was now at the Saint Rank!
All the teachers were shocked. They had not been able to discern Xiaohao’s Talent initially, thinking it was hidden using a Secret Technique to cloak Talent, especially since each of their Father Beasts was exceptional, notably those with numerous tails, the Nine-tailed Celestial Foxes; even glancing at them felt offensive!
In the Divine Beast Academy, although it’s named after Divine Beasts, it was more for the sake of sounding grand and prestigious; they never imagined they would one day truly see a Divine Beast come to the academy.
“Grandfather Zong, how do I test for Secret Techniques?” Xiaohao began to emit Purple Gold Lightning all over his body.
This was unbearable; with such high Talent and also Purple Gold Lightning, he could turn all of them old folks to ash with a single bolt.
“Is there even a need for a test?” An old teacher with white hair and beard asked Elder Zong.
“Purple Gold Lightning also varies in strength. I’ve heard that at full mastery, it can split a Thunder Heart Stone. Let’s use that for the test,” Elder Zong replied.
“The Thunder Heart Stone requires the Dean’s approval, right? That thing has always been locked in the Dean’s office, in the Spatial Treasure Vault,” another commented.
Zi Yuan, who had been delayed and arrived a step late, just so happened to overhear them mentioning himself, “What do you need?”
