CHAPTER 76: CHAPTER 76: DEPARTURE FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY!

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The day of departure finally arrived.

After bidding farewell to Gu Qianqian and others, Gu Xing arrived at the starting point for heading to the Northern Territory.

This was a flying guardian beast base outside the Imperial Capital.

The flying guardian beasts here could travel to any place.

The team heading to the Northern Territory included several Extraordinary Tier Five students from the National Academy, as well as elites from other academies.

Coincidentally, those from the National Academy were the seniors he had suppressed during the opening ceremony.

Seeing Gu Xing, their eyes reflected a hint of awe, and they warmly greeted him.

Although Gu Xing could hardly remember their appearances, he nodded slightly in response to their friendly demeanor.

Soon, a Commander-level Beast Master began checking the list.

Once confirming everyone was present, he loudly announced:

"All listen up, we’ll now distribute accommodations!"

The journey to the Northern Territory was long; one must first enter an alternate space and then fly for nearly a month to reach the border.

Hence, the backs of the flying guardian beasts were equipped with small accommodations, ensuring everyone could rest during the lengthy journey.

However, the number of rooms was limited, accommodating only three to four people, while the rest had to squeeze into a large shared bunk.

Of course, this was intentionally set this way, considered as preferential treatment for the strong, and as motivation for the weak.

This Commander-level Beast Master was from the National Academy and naturally recognized Gu Xing.

Without hesitation, he assigned the largest room to Gu Xing.

However, this decision instantly fueled dissatisfaction among the students from other academies.

"Why! He’s just Extraordinary Tier One, why does he get to monopolize a room?"

"Heh, connections are different! Even the slot to the Northern Territory was probably obtained through background, huh?"

"Damn it, a mere Extraordinary Tier One, sitting above us?"

Although according to the original allocation rules, these people wouldn’t necessarily get an individual room,

Watching an "Extraordinary Tier One" enjoy privileges right before their eyes, they felt more upset than anyone else.

This was the jealousy in human nature!

However, before Gu Xing could respond, several Extraordinary Tier Five students from the National Academy couldn’t sit still.

Insult Gu Xing as trash? Isn’t that saying they’re worse than trash?

How could they tolerate that?!

The short-tempered buzz-cut Beast Master glared fiercely, stepped forward sharply, and shouted angrily:

"Dare to insult people from the National Academy? Asking for death!"

Before finishing his words, he waved his hand and instantly summoned his guardian beast—

An Epic Talent, Extraordinary Tier Five Gale Wolf!

Remember, Epic level guardian beasts were not uncommon in the National Academy, but in the eyes of students from other academies, they’re definitely a crushing existence!

The Gale Wolf merely growled lightly, and the terrifying pressure made everyone’s faces turn pale.

Three minutes later...

A group of bruised and battered students lined up and bowed deeply in front of Gu Xing, apologizing shakily:

"We’re sorry, Xing Bro! We had no eyes to recognize you!"

"Sorry! We shouldn’t have been so lame-mouthed!"

...

Looking at this group of bruised, submissive students, Gu Xing’s mouth twitched slightly, momentarily speechless.

And that buzz-cut Beast Master...

Raleigh scratched his head and gave Gu Xing a sincere and honest smile.

Gu Xing nodded politely to him:

"Thank you!"

Raleigh heard that and suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, stutteringly said:

"Uh, well... nothing much! I’m Raleigh, from Chuanshu! I just think... you’re so handsome, and strong..."

"Shouldn’t be insulted by them!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, his eyes even faintly shining.

Not right!

Liu Li sharply noticed something odd and immediately cast a wary glance at Raleigh.

This guy... surely hasn’t fallen for the master, right?!

Thinking of this possibility, Liu Li’s pupils suddenly shrank!

"Master, we should go inside!"

Not waiting for Gu Xing’s reaction, she quickly grabbed his sleeve and forcibly pulled him towards the room on the flying guardian beast’s back.

Raleigh stood in place, looking bewildered.

Meanwhile, his classmates silently exchanged glances, unanimously stepping back and distancing themselves from him.

There’s something wrong!!

...

Villa Verona.

"Old man! I’m going to the National Academy to study!"

Veronica stomped her foot on the mahogany table, hand on hip, glaring down at the chief Beast Master of the council....

Verocan!

He had another identity, which was Veronica’s father!

This top human race powerhouse who ranked alongside Long Zhenguo twitched his mouth, but had to suppress his anger:

"No way! The Netherworld told me, you just wanna go to Longxia for that brat named Gu Xing!"

"Any random punk trying to take my daughter? Dream on!"

"It’s not up to you!" Veronica slammed the table, "Dare to stop me, and I’ll turn against you!"

Kaven’s temples throbbed.

Across the entire human race, only this Veronica dared to confront him like this.

"Nika..." he forced a stiff smile, "Even if I agree, Longxia wouldn’t possibly agree, right?"

Veronica tilted her head and thought.

Indeed, with her identity as the chairman’s daughter, if something happens in Longxia...

She could almost foresee her dad leading the council army to overturn Longxia.

"Then I want to go to the Northern Territory!"

"Nonsense! I can send someone to bring you all the extraordinary materials you need. Why go to that ghostly place?"

"Old, man, sir!" The girl approached word by word, "Stop me again, and I’ll turn against you now!"

Seeing Veronica’s serious look, Kaven sighed longly.

He understood this daughter too well...

Even if he doesn’t agree, this girl would sneak out.

"Fine." He suddenly looked serious, "But you must contract with the White Emperor."

"No! It’s so ugly!"

Kaven almost choked.

That’s a Monarch-level guardian beast with Demigod talent, a unique treasure in the entire council!

"No contract with White Emperor, no talk." He said firmly.

Veronica’s eyes rolled.

She knew this was her father’s final bottom line...

If her safety couldn’t be guaranteed, Kaven would never let her leave!

"Deal!"

Beside them, the Nether Spirit Leopard turned its face away, unable to watch this father-daughter confrontation.

Their young lady was purely stifled by the head of the house...

Suffocating, oppressed!

"Little Leopard~" Veronica suddenly rushed over to hug its neck, her eyes sparkling, "I heard there’s a special Secret Realm in the Northern Territory..."

The Nether Spirit Leopard helplessly swept her wrist with its tail lightly.

Although it liked peaceful days, yet...

Who told her to have this kind of young lady!

At this point...

Veronica’s face suddenly deflated, murmured sulkily:

"It’s just that I’d have a contract with that stupid bear..."

The Nether Spirit Leopard’s mouth twitched.

If someone else had such a powerful guardian beast, they’d be overjoyed...

Only their young lady looked disgusted.

"Whatever, contract is done, we’re heading to the Northern Territory!"

"Gu Xing definitely will go to the Northern Territory! Little Leopard, then we’ll find him!"

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