Lin Chen recorded Xiaobai's transformation and then closed the notebook.

In the following period, Lin Chen rarely went out, only preparing some materials for the journey.

This time going to Celestial Beast Island, the duration wouldn't be long.

According to the regulations, Cangling Ancient Country is the first batch to enter, and the allotted time is one month.

After a month, Cangling Ancient Country must leave, and cannot take many Spirit Beast eggs.

Afterwards, it's the turn of other countries' people to enter.

However, Celestial Beast Island is far from the main continent, in the extreme north, and to reach it, one must pass through Beiming Country.

Seven days later, Lin Chen followed the Great Elder and departed from Spirit Academy, boarding a celestial crane, flying north.

The speed of the celestial crane was much faster than the Gale Beast. This journey wasn't rushed, so the Great Elder traveled leisurely.

Due to Little Fox, Lin Chen gradually became more familiar with the Great Elder, allowing for increasingly diverse conversations.

"You mentioned helping Zhong Nan?" The Great Elder, upon hearing Lin Chen bring up past events, spoke eloquently: "There are pros and cons."

"The advantage is that Cangling Ancient Country has stabilized."

"The disadvantage is that those in Celestial Capital are now closely monitoring Spirit Academy."

"It's like originally being neutral, now they believe we've taken a side."

"Even though I've stepped down from the position of dean, they still fear us."

Lin Chen also understood; though it was a critical situation at that time, with the country in turmoil, Spirit Academy intervened, and intervention means taking action.

"That's why when I learned Bai Ling would participate in the National Master's Institute competition, I knew things would become complicated," the Great Elder said. "Celestial Capital's power fears Zhong Nan might favor Spirit Academy due to past events, elevating an insider."

"In the Great Elder's view, will National Preceptor Zhong Nan truly choose Bai Ling to inherit the position?" Lin Chen asked.

"If basing it on my past judgment of him, he wouldn't, because he's a very assertive person," the Great Elder said. "But recently when I visited Celestial Capital, he seemed not as assertive as before, perhaps due to aging."

Finally, the Great Elder lamented that people change.

Lin Chen also sighed.

Now, with Zhong Nan still in his position, Cangling Ancient Country remains stable.

But if Zhong Nan were truly gone, the competition for the National Preceptor position would inevitably bring stormy chaos.

...

Time flew by, and after a month, Lin Chen and the others, riding the celestial crane, entered Beiming Country.

Beiming Country's territory is vast, but places suitable for habitation are few. From a high vantage point, many areas are perpetually snow-covered, blanketed year-round by ice and snow.

This astonished Lin Chen.

Despite being essentially frozen, in an even more northerly location, how can a place like Celestial Beast Island exist, nurturing superb Spirit Beasts?

Rumor has it, Celestial Beast Island is entirely verdant, covered with vegetation.

While passing through Beiming Country, the Great Elder, wary of causing trouble in a foreign country, rarely stopped.

Only when absolutely necessary, would he stop in more secluded areas.

"Further north a bit, and we'll be nearing Celestial Beast Island," remarked the Great Elder after glancing at a map.

Lin Chen looked northward, but saw nothing.

Indeed, Beiming Country is freezing—ordinary people cannot survive. Lin Chen frequently needed to use Spiritual Power for protection.

However, during the journey, the cultivation of the three Spirit Beasts wasn't neglected. With the assistance of the Thousand-Year Demon Pill and the expansion of the Beast Taming Space, the three Spirit Beasts continued their cultivation within it, allowing Lin Chen to observe their progress.

"What kind of Spirit Beast are you looking for?" The Great Elder suddenly asked during their final rest stop.

"Me?"

Lin Chen paused, having pondered this question himself.

However, he truly had no answer.

If it weren't for the Bloodline Golden Hand, Lin Chen's character would have certainly led to meticulous planning.

But now, he considered personality first.

The Great Elder saw Lin Chen hesitate and did not press further, merely curious...

How Lin Chen chose his Spirit Beasts.

Why was he able to consistently select outstanding ones?

The Great Elder struggled to believe Lin Chen foresaw Big White Bear's future potential from its apparent incompetence?

After flying for nearly half a month, they finally prepared to reach Celestial Beast Island.

From a distant high altitude, they could overlook Celestial Beast Island below.

Called an island, it's actually more like a small continent.

From this angle, it formed a stark contrast with the surrounding icy sea, indeed like a green jewel on the ocean, as mentioned in books.

"Let's go," the Great Elder gestured, leading Lin Chen downwards.

Once they landed, Lin Chen curiously surveyed while hearing the Great Elder say, "Don't approach yet."

Lin Chen was puzzled, then heard the Great Elder say:

"Cangling Ancient Country's Spirit Academy is here to collect eggs."

As soon as he finished speaking, an extraordinary scene unfolded—a spatial portal appeared where there seemed to be nothing.

The Great Elder pulled Lin Chen directly into it.

....

At this moment within Celestial Beast Island, ten people stood in place, with the leader being Zhang Jin.

This time, among the reported personnel, Dubhe Pavilion combined with Celestial Capital Power amounted to 10 people, National Master's Institute 10 people. Spirit Academy originally wasn't eligible for such a place, but due to their major contributions this year, they received two spots.

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