The scent of blood and flesh permeated the ground, causing everyone to stir and immediately recognize it as coming from a Monarch.
At noon, Chen Shu and the others, under the envious gazes of the students, enjoyed a meal cooked with the flesh and blood of a Monarch.
...
The afternoon courses at the training camp remained unchanged, with Old Liu still lecturing on various theoretical knowledge.
At the end of the afternoon, a small test was conducted, and rewards were given to outstanding students.
For a time, everyone was exhilarated. This kind of life, where resources were visible daily, was something countless beast tamers dreamed of.
"Evening is free time."
Liu Feng announced, "Furthermore, a spirit gathering device will be activated within the entire Giant Mountain, causing the ambient spiritual energy to surge tenfold. I hope everyone will cherish this opportunity."
The bodies of everyone trembled, and excitement filled their eyes once more.
This was equivalent to a hidden benefit!
Although it was called free time, Liu Feng's intention was already quite clear: he wanted them to seize the time to cultivate.
Indeed, at six in the evening, the entire Giant Mountain rumbled, and the ambient spiritual energy within began to surge!
In a blink of an eye, faint mist swirled within. A deep breath was invigorating, and the beast taming power within their bodies instantly became active.
Clearly, the spiritual energy had become extremely dense.
"The officials are truly generous..."
Chen Shu, in his cave, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.
The installation cost of the spirit gathering device was not high, and the components were all transported from Blue Star. The main expense was the use of beast taming cores as fuel!
To help the geniuses at the training camp improve, the officials had spared no expense, burning one Monarch True Core and a large number of high-grade Beast Taming True Cores daily.
For a time, the entire Giant Mountain fell into an absolute silence.
Everyone was desperately cultivating, cherishing the hard-won opportunity before them, and even the instructors were no exception.
Of course, except for... Chen Shu.
"Little Chen, why aren't you cultivating? This environment is even better than my hometown."
The little spirit took a deep breath, looking extremely pleased.
"Uh..."
Chen Shu, comfortably reading a magazine, said casually:
"My talent is too great. I'm afraid if I start cultivating, I'll absorb all the ambient spiritual energy. This opportunity should be left to the younger generation."
"??"
The little spirit looked skeptical but didn't bother with the truth.
"By the way."
Chen Shu grabbed it and said, "Little Sprite, the cherry blossoms are blooming in your hometown. When are you going back to take a look?"
"??"
The little spirit's mouth gaped slightly. It sounded a bit strange.
It opened its mouth and said, "I can't go back right now."
"Is there any way?"
Chen Shu suddenly had an idea, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
If they could connect to another world, wouldn't that immediately provide a force to restrain the fierce beasts?
"You're asking me?"
The little spirit pouted and said, "This kind of thing, you should be asking your humans."
"Then have you ever encountered creatures that were contracted by humans and returned to the continent before?"
"No."
"..."
Chen Shu shook his head, no longer holding out hope.
"However, if you cultivate to the extreme, this King might be able to shatter the void and ascend during the day, and then I can return to my hometown."
"..."
Chen Shu shook his head. If I'm already at that level, do I still need you to restrain fierce beasts? Wouldn't I just be slaughtering them?
"I'm sleepy, going to sleep."
He yawned and fell asleep.
Although he didn't cultivate, resting in such dense spiritual energy was quite calming.
...
A night passed.
At seven in the morning, the spirit gathering device was turned off, and the students emerged from their cultivation states.
The weakest students were already Silver Rank. Even after cultivating for a night, their physical fitness could withstand it, not to mention that the officials had specialized medicinal liquids to relieve fatigue.
After soaking in the medicinal liquids, the students left their cultivation rooms, preparing to start their second day of classes.
Chen Shu was also full of vigor, arguably having had the best sleep of his life.
"Ambient spiritual energy can actually help with sleep?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, wondering if he should simulate this environment at home in the future.
If others knew his thoughts, they would likely curse him on the spot.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime cultivation opportunity, and this guy was using it to sleep, and he was even thinking about doing it again in the future...
Just as Chen Shu was leaving the resting room,
A student was standing at the cave entrance, seemingly waiting for him.
"Hmm? Ji Feng?"
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback and was about to speak when his expression changed, and he said, "You broke through?"
He scanned the other person from head to toe and clearly sensed the Gold Rank beast taming power emanating from him.
"By sheer luck!"
Ji Feng's expression was calm, but a hint of confidence returned to his eyes.
"What? Want to acknowledge me again?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, a smile on his lips.
He had some affection for this chuunibyou youth, after all, they were all a bit eccentric...
Ji Feng shook his head and said, "You've already received my ultimate acknowledgment, a lifetime one. There's no need for re-certification."
"..."
Chen Shu rubbed his head. This guy's condition seemed to have worsened...
"Then why are you here to see me?"
"I want..."
Ji Feng said with anticipation, articulately, "to receive your acknowledgment!"
"??"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched, and he said, "You're truly bored!"
With that, he bypassed Ji Feng and headed straight out of the mountain.
"No, just say it."
Ji Feng lunged forward, grabbing Chen Shu's legs, and said, "Just say, 'I acknowledge you.' Please!"
"..."
Chen Shu's expression froze, and he turned back to say, "Did reaching Gold Rank damage your brain?"
"Can't you just acknowledge me properly?"
"..."
Chen Shu, out of helplessness, said, "Fine, I acknowledge you. Are you satisfied?"
"Can you be a little more serious, have some presence, like me."
"Like you being chuunibyou, right?"
Chen Shu glanced at him and instantly teleported away, disappearing from the spot.
"..."
Ji Feng slowly stood up and murmured to himself:
"Even as a Gold Rank, I still can't get your acknowledgment? It seems I must become King Rank!"
...
When the training camp assembled,
Liu Feng also announced Ji Feng's breakthrough to Gold Rank to everyone.
In addition, many others had broken through minor levels within Silver Rank, showing significant progress.
For a time, everyone was excited and filled with motivation!
Although most students hadn't experienced a qualitative leap, their beast taming power had increased significantly, equivalent to a month of hard work outside.
Especially with the Monarch True Core, their bottlenecks had loosened. If this continued until the end of the training camp, they might have a chance to break through major realms.
They had to seize the opportunity for breakthrough at the training camp now!
Chen Shu murmured, "It seems this time you can truly undergo a transformation..."
His gaze fell upon Xiao Xing and the others, and he could sense a significant increase in their beast taming power, gradually moving towards the Gold Rank...