Lythos.
In front of the Beastbond Summoning Altar, shadows flitted by.
The summoning array on the altar shimmered with white light, casting on each student's face filled with tension and anticipation.
"Excellent! It's at an excellent level!"
"How is my beast at an ordinary level... It's over..."
The students present were exclaiming, joyful, dejected, or frustrated...
The teacher in charge of the ritual remained calm, his gaze sweeping over each student.
"The summoning of beasts is entirely random. The probability of summoning a high-quality beast is less than one in ten thousand. Even if the result is not ideal, you still have a chance to grow stronger through effort."
His voice was not loud, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.
Amidst the crowd, a handsome young man was looking around bewildered.
A strange world, strange terms, strange rules!
He looked down at his hand, then raised his head to gaze at the altar emitting mysterious energy, finally confirming one thing—
He, Aster Grant... had transmigrated!
Fortunately, as a transmigrator, he quickly accepted the memories of this body.
However.
After he sorted through the information in his mind, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.
"Alternate Space invasion? Beastbond for everyone? Parents deceased?"
In his previous life, although he was poor, he at least wasn't in life-threatening danger.
But in this world...
One careless mistake, and he might end up as ashes scattered by Alternate Space creatures!
"Next, Aster Grant!"
The teacher's call from the altar suddenly pulled him back to reality.
Aster took a deep breath and stepped onto the altar.
The teacher made a check on the list and nodded at him.
At this moment, standing before the array, Aster's heart was racing.
This altar could connect to an Alternate Space to summon beasts.
This was a common Beast Tamer's only chance to defy fate!
As long as he summoned a high-talent beast, he could soar to great heights!
"Place your hand on the summoning array and relax."
Following the teacher's guidance, Aster slowly raised his hand and pressed his palm onto the array.
In an instant, a purple beam shot into the sky.
The entire place fell into dead silence.
The next second—
"Pur...Purple?! Damn! An Epic Talent beast?!"
"The last time Lythos saw an Epic Talent beast was a year ago, right?!"
"Aster Grant... What kind of luck does this guy have?!"
Even the teacher, who had always remained composed, had his pupils suddenly contract.
—An Epic-level Beast!
What does this mean?
This means his summoning ritual record would be recorded in the history of Lythos!
His name would resonate throughout the city with the birth of this beast!
He quickly raised his head, his gaze locking onto the center of the altar.
However, an even more shocking scene unfolded—
A humanoid Beast Pet?!
"How... How is this possible?!"
The forms of beasts were countless and varied, but humanoid pets were the rarest and most precious!
Because humanoid meant higher intelligence, greater potential, and a more perfect combat adaptability!
—This was the kind of beast only the favored children of the heavens could receive!
As the purple light gradually faded, a slender figure slowly walked out.
It was a young girl.
With skin like snow and small bat wings gently flapping behind her, every step carried an all-consuming allure.
—Succubus!
The teacher's mind immediately identified the species of this beast.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and explained in a low voice:
"Succubus, a Dark Element Epic-level beast, though its direct combat power is slightly inferior to those of the same tier, its intelligence far surpasses that of ordinary Beast Pets, with enormous growth potential!"
"Cultivate it well, and you'll be among the top ten talents of Lythos!"
However, at this moment, Aster was not in the mood to listen to the teacher's analysis.
Because—
Before his eyes, a semi-transparent attributes panel suddenly appeared!
[Succubus (Unnamed)]
[Status: Uncontracted]
[Talent: Epic Two Stars]
[Level: Tier Zero]
[Attributes: Dark Element, Spiritual Type]
[Skills: Desire Absorption, Enchanting Eyes]
[Cultivation Suggestions: Use Dark Night Crystals, Fallen Feather... can enhance this beast's talent]
Staring at the attributes panel before him, Aster's heart was in turmoil.
This is... the Golden Finger?!
As far as he knew, no one in this world could directly see the detailed data of beasts, let alone have a clear cultivation plan!
What does this mean?
It means that just by following the panel's guidance, he could possibly cultivate this succubus's talent to Epic Nine Stars, or even... Legendary Level!
As he felt his heart surge, the succubus gently approached him, leaning against his side obediently.
The teacher beside him seemed to remember something, quickly reminding him sternly:
"Aster, quickly sign the contract with the beast! No time for dreams!"
Aster was just about to nod—
"Caw—!"
A sharp bird cry ripped through the sky!
Everyone looked up to see a massive azure bird, wings spanning over five meters, diving down with a whirlwind, making the flags around the altar whistle sharply.
The bird landed, and a middle-aged man in a luxurious robe gracefully leaped down.
He wore a false smile on his face, his gaze fixed tightly on the succubus next to Aster.
"Mr. King, congratulations! Hosting the ceremony to summon an Epic Talent beast, this is big news for Lythos!"
Shane Cheney clasped his hands in a friendly tone, as if they were old friends for years.
Mr. King sneered coldly: "Boss Cheney, busy as you are, how do you have time for this small altar?"
"Oh, the altar is the foundation of Lythos, of course I often come to care for it."
Shane Cheney smiled casually, but his steps didn't stop, heading straight for Aster.
"This student—"
He feigned a kindly demeanor, patting Aster's shoulder, "My son just entered his senior year too, and he lacks a powerful beast. How about transferring this Epic-level one to me?"
Plot exposed!
Aster's pupils shrank, instantly understanding his intentions.
Shane Cheney, the controller of the largest merchant association in Lythos!
He actually intended to seize his succubus by force!
Aster instinctively looked toward Mr. King.
"Draconia law stipulates that without the Beast Tamer's consent, no one is allowed to forcibly seize a summoned beast."
"That means as long as you don't agree, no one can take your beast today."
With the teacher's assurance, Aster felt slightly relieved.
He took a deep breath and faced Shane Cheney straight on:
"Sorry, I refuse."
Shane Cheney's smile didn't change, as if he had anticipated this answer.
"Don't be too quick to refuse."
He slowly raised a finger, "Ten million. This sum is enough for you to buy a beast of excellent talent and still have resources left to cultivate it."
He squinted, his tone enticing:
"An Epic Talent beast requires vast resources for cultivation. Why should you, a regular student, struggle so hard? Why not take the money for practicality?"
For others, this condition might indeed be tempting.
But Aster just sneered.
—What a joke!
With the system in hand, the growth path for the succubus was clear, and in the future, it could even break through to Legendary!
A mere ten million?
Couldn't even buy a feather!
He was about to firmly refuse once more—
"I... I think he makes sense."
A weak voice suddenly came from next to him.
Aster froze, unable to believe as he turned his head.
—The one speaking was actually the succubus leaning against him!
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