Beast Taming: I'm Really Not a Cultivation Master

Chapter 475: Chapter 440: Civilization’s Countdown 2

After Teacher Liang explained the characteristics of Void Beasts, Duan Kong spoke up with a pointed warning. ”Li Qian, and you two young ladies, you must be careful when training in the Dimension Planes. If you encounter a Void Beast, avoid it if at all possible. Retreat if you can. Do not fight it to the death unless you have absolutely no other choice.”

The two young women nodded with serious expressions.

Li Qian, however, caught the implication in Duan Kong’s words. His voice trembled slightly as he asked, ”Teacher Duan, are you saying... that Void Beasts have already appeared in our civilization?”

”Ah...” At Li Qian’s reminder, the reality dawned on the two young women, and the color drained from their faces.

”Yes. They’ve already appeared. In fact, it’s been more than ten years,” Duan Kong said, his tone complex.

”More than ten years ago, the strongest of our Human Beast Masters ventured deep into the Dimension Planes. They discovered the existence of Void Beasts on the Sixth Floor.”

”Fortunately, even on the Sixth Floor, Void Beasts are extremely rare.”

Listening to Teacher Duan’s account, Yilina, who had been silent, suddenly interjected, ”But doesn’t the appearance of Void Beasts mean...”

She didn’t finish, but her meaning was perfectly clear.

Teacher Duan gave a small smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere. ”It does mean the countdown to our civilization’s destruction has begun.”

”But you don’t need to worry. These are just the first signs. We’re still a long way from true destruction.”

”Unless you reach the Legendary Level, with our lifespans, we will definitely not see that day.”

”According to the estimations of some archaeologists and civilization researchers, there’s at least three thousand years left,” Teacher Liang added.

Hearing that timeframe, Li Qian’s sense of crisis finally lessened somewhat.

Of course, he still felt a Sword of Damocles hanging over his head.

But he quickly pushed the anxious thoughts from his mind.

’Let the big guys handle the big problems. It’s not my place to lose sleep over it. That would just be pointless worry.’

’The most important thing for me to do now is to increase my own power as quickly as possible.’

Just as Li Qian was thinking this, Duan Kong spoke, echoing his thoughts. ”Don’t overthink it. The reason your Teacher Liang was reluctant to bring this up is because at your current stage, knowing about it doesn’t change anything.”

”For a matter involving the destruction of civilization, the fall of the world... if you haven’t reached the Legendary Level, you don’t even have the right to participate. Even reaching the Legendary Level is just the minimum requirement to join the fight.”

’Legendary Level...’ Li Qian murmured to himself, his gaze gradually hardening with resolve.

Suddenly, he thought of something else and asked, ”Teacher Duan, you said that the real world and the Dimension Planes are gradually merging. Is that a sign of the coming destruction?”

”Yes. When the real world and the Dimension Planes completely merge, that is when the true countdown begins!”

”But our civilization has its own unique advantage. Through exploring the ruins of previous civilizations, we’ve already learned of this. This gives us more time to prepare and to face this crisis.”

”Don’t worry. The crisis is terrifying, but the foundation Human Civilization has built over so many years is incredibly strong. We won’t be toppled so easily.”

As he finished, Duan Kong gave Li Qian an encouraging look. ”So, for all of you, the most important thing right now is... to increase your power as quickly as possible.”

”Especially you, Li Qian. You were able to figure out the evolution method for the Three-legged Golden Crow. This is of particularly great significance for humanity.” ℴℴ𝗺

”If you want to become a Legendary Beast Master, you can’t do it without a Legendary Level Pet Beast.”

Afterward, Duan Kong and Teacher Liang shared a few more details about Void Beasts.

They talked until night fell, the sky abruptly turning black as if a light had been switched off. Only then did the group return to camp.

Lying in his tent, Li Qian tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

He tried to convince himself not to let his thoughts run wild, telling himself that overthinking it was useless.

But now that he was faced with it, truly clearing his mind and achieving a state of calm was nearly impossible.

What Teacher Duan and Teacher Liang had said completely upended his worldview.

He had warned himself before not to be anxious, that as long as his Power Level increased, the truth of this world would gradually reveal itself to him.

But when the true face of this world was suddenly revealed to him, he found he couldn’t quite accept it.

His head was spinning from the impact of the revelation.

...

”Li Qian, have you thought it through? You’re planning to go home through the Dimension Plane corresponding to Jiangnan Beast Taming University?” The next day, Li Qian told Teacher Liang his plan, and she asked for confirmation.

Li Qian nodded. ”I haven’t been home since I enrolled. I was planning to go back during the last freshman tournament, but then the Cult Organization caused trouble in Mo Yuan City. Dean Fei and the others were worried the Evil Cult would retaliate against me, so they brought me straight back to school.”

”This time, after entering the Dimensional Rift, we unexpectedly discovered this Dimension Plane space that overlaps with Jiangnan Beast Taming University. It’s a good opportunity to make a trip back.”

He smiled and continued, ”A sudden trip like this will be completely unexpected. The Cult Organization will never see it coming.”

Just then, Duan Kong spoke up. ”Don’t worry. I’ll be responsible for Li Qian’s safety. There won’t be any problems.”

Hearing this, Teacher Liang wanted to curse inwardly.

’I’m most worried about you!’

’Our Shazhou Beast Taming University finally managed to recruit such a monstrously talented student.’

’I’m really afraid you guys are going to poach him!’

”I’ll go with you!” Li Qian had just told Duan Kong and Teacher Yang about his idea, but before he could put it into action, Yilina suddenly cut in.

Li Qian gave a helpless smile. ”I’m just going home, Senior Sister Yilina. It wouldn’t be right for you to come along.”

”I can protect you if I come along,” Yilina said with a serious expression.

Li Qian waved his hand. ”The trump cards I have are enough to guarantee my safety. Besides, Teacher Duan will be there!”

”Don’t worry, my safety definitely won’t be an issue!” Li Qian patted his chest, full of confidence.

”I...” Nearby, Bai Bingbing started to speak but then stopped, ultimately choosing to remain silent.

Yilina could at least use the excuse of protecting Li Qian to go with him, but Bingbing couldn’t find a single reason for herself.

Nearby, Teacher Liang saw this scene and shook her head helplessly.

Duan Kong, however, shot Li Qian a meaningful look.

In the end, due to Li Qian’s insistence, Senior Sister Yilina did not go with him.

After quickly packing, he followed Duan Kong into the Earth Palace.

Passing through the Dimensional Rift in the Underground Palace Stone Chamber, they arrived at the ruins where the Rong Tribe was located.

Through the Dimensional Rift on the top floor of the tallest stone house, they returned to the place where they had fought the Bat-winged Azure Dragon.

By now, the small pool of water had completely disappeared.

The water inside had been completely sucked dry by the Golden Radiance Moke Elephant.

Seeing it again, it looked more like a small crater left by a meteorite.

”Elder Elephant, put the water back!” After emerging from the Dimensional Rift and glancing at the small crater, Duan Kong summoned the Golden Radiance Moke Elephant and gave it the command.

Li Qian saw this and nodded slightly.

He knew what Duan Kong’s purpose was in doing this.

This was the Fourth Floor of the Dimension Planes, after all. Dangers lurked everywhere.

A Dimensional Rift like this, just floating out in the open, was very conspicuous.

If it were discovered and destroyed by some Extraordinary Creatures or members of the Cult Organization, it would be too late for tears.

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