January 1st, New Calendar Year 225!

The flow of the River of Time adds another ring to the year's growth. Each day in the relentless current is an imprint bestowed by time. For all people of future generations, this day is merely a number from the past. Perhaps history has seen many such days, but what remains most deeply etched in memory are the events that transpire on them. And undoubtedly, for everyone living in this era, such a day holds a particularly special significance.

In Jianghai, within the hall of the Breeder Association, the large screen displayed no advertisements or other content today. Early in the morning, it had been locked onto the television station's program—a broadcast many eagerly anticipated.

The Breeding Competition! This competition represented the pinnacle of achievement for all Breeders! It symbolized the highest research breakthroughs that Breeders from all over Dragon Nation could proudly present after a year of work.

The annual Breeding Conference always had some impact on the market for Beast Tamers and their Pet Beasts. There had been instances where previously unnoticed Pet Beasts rose to prominence at such competitions. They won favor with Beast Tamers who still had contract slots available, all thanks to a new Evolutionary Body. It could be said that each Dragon Nation Breeding Conference could even influence the Pet Beast market for the entire following year. It determined who would become the new darlings of the era in the upcoming new year!

At the same time, many people who had long been prepared were waiting. Once everything was completed, they were ready to stockpile Pet Beasts at the first opportunity to sell them for a high price. Of course, such behavior was strictly prohibited by the local Breeder Association.

Numerous Breeders within the hall of the Breeder Association watched. Some, like Yang He and other Wolf Pet Breeders from the Jianghai Province Breeder Association, had been well-prepared early on. Though they found Sun Chaoju's boasting disdainful and annoying, no one would forget to watch such a significant event. This was especially true when Su Ping and Vice President Liu were involved, representing Jianghai Province. For Breeders, it was an unmissable occasion.

However, such a grand occasion naturally captured the attention of more than just the Breeder Association.

Ordinary people aside, Heart of Woods rarely granted a day off for everyone to rest. After breakfast, Li Shu, Guan Lili, Guan Qianshan, and some other employees who had the day off with nothing else to do, all gathered in the large conference room of Heart of Cloud. They were waiting for the start of this year's Breeding Competition.

Perhaps in years past, some of them might not have paid much attention to the Breeding Competition. If something came up and they forgot, they wouldn't have been anxious to catch up. At most, they would have glanced at summaries from interested parties after the competition ended, then searched for outcomes they found intriguing—and that would be all. But this year was different; their boss was going to represent Jianghai Province. Such a situation would provide them with new talking points. If their boss's fame spread as a result, working at Heart of Woods would become a matter of great pride for many.

It wasn't just them. Dong Muyun was also sitting alone in the office, turning on the computer.

At Magic Capital Academy, many students and teachers were on holiday. The Sang family, with three generations—Sang Sheng, Qin Chuan, and Qin Xiaoxue—were also sitting together, a rare occurrence. Even within the stationed Legions in Jianghai Province, it was the same.

If one were to speak of who was the most notable among these people, it would have to be those in the furthest north. North, in Beiyuan Province. The immense Legion stationed on the cold snowfields there was connected to Beiyuan Province.

New Year's Day brought nothing particularly special to this Legion guarding the far north. Perhaps the only difference was some extra dumplings with their three meals. Stationed in the extreme north, after winter began, the harassment from the extreme cold Beast Tides on the snowfields and the ever-expanding armies of the Undead was relentless. Under such circumstances, enjoying the same ease and security as those within Dragon Nation was impossible.

And it was on such a day.

At the heart of the Legion's encampment, within the central hub of the Northern Border defenses that spread out like a great wall of ice, two figures had met early that morning.

Leng Ye yawned, looked at the man standing behind the office desk, and then said, "How are the preparations for the people coming along?"

"Reporting to the Commander! Within the Beiyuan Legion, from the four army corps, I have finished selecting fifty King of Soldiers Level Beast Tamers to enter training status!"

Leng Ye nodded, "There has been a development. Speed up the process! I want you to train a squad of elite Beast Tamer soldiers within two years—soldiers who fear neither extreme cold nor Death and can adapt to various combat environments!

"Of course, the most important thing is that after spring begins next year, the selection for the Special Beast Taming Forces Breeders will start! At that time, you, as an instructor, will also participate. See if there are any relatively suitable Cultivation Bodies to serve as the Pet Beast types for focused Cultivation!"

Su Anyong frowned slightly, "Commander, what exactly is the situation in the Heavenly Tomb? If it has restrictions like ordinary Secret Realms, where those at Emperor Level and above are forbidden to enter, then the requirements for Breeders aren't so stringent, are they? Why bother with all this difficulty?"

Leng Ye smiled and shook his head.

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