Sun Tunan hurriedly left to analyze the data.
"Unbelievable, your physical condition has recovered so quickly?"
Qian Mengxue was extremely excited and couldn't help but look up and down at Shen Ling.
"I now officially represent the Dragon City Spirit Contract Master Alliance to invite you to join us. Within the alliance, we will provide you with information about this world for free!"
"This includes helping you develop your talents and become powerful!"
However, Shen Ling already knew that developing talents meant contracting with catastrophe beasts.
The way to become powerful was to enhance the growth level of the catastrophe beasts to benefit oneself.
Therefore, Shen Ling showed no surprise and simply nodded in agreement, which made Yan Wudao unable to suppress a snort.
"Hmph, kid, you still don't know what is happening in this world!"
"The world is facing The Apocalypse, with the disaster spirit realm interfering spatially with Earth. The native creatures of the disaster spirit realm have fully invaded Earth, and those catastrophe beasts are extremely powerful."
"If it weren't for the alliance's help, even if you are an Awakened, I guarantee that you wouldn't stand a chance against even the weakest catastrophe beast!"
Facing Yan Wudao's half-threatening, half-advisory tone, Shen Ling didn't take it to heart at all.
"Alright, Wudao, not everyone knows about the invasion of the disaster spirit realm as early as you and I do. Shen Ling is just an ordinary person; let's give him some time to adapt."
Qian Mengxue spoke softly, and Yan Wudao finally stopped, but Shen Ling looked up.
"Dr. Qian, what did you say? You all knew about the invasion of the Disaster Spirit Realm?"
"Yes, the Disaster Spirit Realm overlapped with Earth's space ten years ago; it just erupted a few days ago."
Qian Mengxue's calm words stirred an unsettling wave in Shen Ling's heart.
Ten years?
So those so-called prodigies in my past life had already known about the invasion of the Disaster Spirit Realm.
"Dr. Qian, may I ask when your talent awakened?"
"Three years ago."
Qian Mengxue's indifferent response struck Shen Ling like a heavy blow.
So it turns out I was still narrow-minded!
Shen Ling's previously indifferent attitude vanished in an instant, replaced by a sense of caution.
How could I be so arrogant?
Beside her, Qian Mengxue was unaware of what had happened; she only felt that Shen Ling's spirit had suddenly transformed, as if she had become a completely different person in just a few moments.
“Shen Ling? What's wrong with you?”
“Dr. Qian, I'm fine. I just feel that my strength is still too weak.”
Shen Ling shook his head slightly, his eyes narrowing as a glimmer of determination flashed.
I only have a powerful talent; there are countless people stronger than me.
No, I must speed up my progress!
If I continue to be complacent, who knows when I will be able to take my revenge!
Yan Wudao noticed Shen Ling's resolve and nodded slightly.
“The fact that you have this thought proves that there is still hope for you!”
“You should report to the Spirit Conjurer Alliance this afternoon. By the way, you haven't contracted a catastrophe beast yet, right? You’re not a formal Soul contract practitioner yet!”
Shen Ling was taken aback; he had indeed contracted Xiao Hei, but it was through the 【Soul Grazing Touch】 method.
Since they only detected the 【Fire Element Enhancement】 for now, it’s best not to reveal the 【Soul Grazing Touch】 just yet.
Seeing that Shen Ling did not respond, Yan Wudao instinctively made a judgment.
“There’s an external mission tomorrow. You can come with me and see if we can find you a contract beast!”
Before he finished speaking, Yan Wudao suddenly changed his expression and took out a mobile phone from his pocket.
"Hello! What's the matter?"
"What? You all wait for me, I'll be there soon!"
After hanging up the phone, Yan Wudao's expression became serious.
"Sister, I leave the alliance matters to you this afternoon. The Fourth Squad has encountered a Monarch-level disaster beast and is currently in a tough battle. I must go to provide support!"
Without waiting for Qian Mengxue to respond, he activated his contract and summoned a deep gray raptor.
In an instant, both man and beast disappeared into the sky, causing Shen Ling's expression to change slightly.
The reason was simple: the aura fluctuation of that catastrophe beast was at the sovereign level.
This made Shen Ling more acutely aware of just how great the gap was between himself and those who had already prepared for these disasters.
"Shen Ling, you should return to your hospital room and rest well. I will go check on the alliance; someone will come to pick you up this afternoon."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qian Mengxue took a step forward and walked away into the distance.
In the afternoon.
In the hospital room, Shen Ling had changed back into his own clothes and was standing by the window gazing into the distance.
Bang bang!
"Is Shen Ling here?"
A very familiar voice sounded, and Shen Ling turned around in surprise.
At the door stood a boy with a nervous expression, his golden curls shining brightly in the sunlight, and his smile was quite shy.
Is it him?
Although he appeared somewhat youthful, that flowing golden hair and his signature smile were unmistakable.
The person before Shen Ling was no stranger; he was none other than Lu Xingyao, the captain responsible for training Shen Ling after awakening his talent and entering the Spirit Conjurer Alliance in his previous life.
Known as one of the Dragon City Ten Kings, he was the first to advance to Master-Level Contract Spirit Master, nicknamed Lion King!
Who would have thought that the current captain would be so shy?
"Are you Shen Ling? Vice Chair Qian asked me to take you to the alliance!"
A smile blossomed on Shen Ling's face. Without saying much, he nodded lightly and followed behind Lu Xingyao.
The two arrived at the alliance, where Qian Mengxue was handling documents.
"Vice Chair, Shen Ling has arrived!"
Lu Xingyao buried his head, his voice weak, like that of a mosquito.
He didn't even dare to look up at Qian Mengxue, and after speaking, he hurriedly retreated.
However, Shen Ling could clearly see that Lu Xingyao's cheeks were flushed.
Recalling the gossip from his previous life about Lu Xingyao, a look of understanding appeared on Shen Ling's face.
No wonder in his past life, when both were part of the Dragon City Ten Kings, Wind Maiden Chen Nuo Nuo actively pursued Lu Xingyao but was ruthlessly rejected by him.
So he preferred the Sister Type?
"You've come?"
Perhaps due to her position in the alliance, Qian Mengxue's voice seemed a bit stricter than before.
"Qian..."
"Just call me Senior Sister. Your talent is impressive, especially your astonishing recovery ability."
"Professor Yang has already decided to let you join and help with the research on the truth of the disaster spirit realm. From now on, we will be like family."
"What?"
Shen Ling was clearly taken aback. Was there really such a good fortune falling from the sky?
Is my bad luck finally over, and has good fortune arrived?
"From now on, just call me Senior Sister. Our group has a total of seven members. Besides the professor, the Senior Brother Wu Lan has been conducting research since the disaster began, and I don't know when he will return."
"I am your Second Senior Sister. You have also met Third Senior Brother Sun Tunan and Fourth Senior Brother Yan Wudao. There is also a Fifth Senior Sister who is currently not in Longcheng, but you should meet her in some time."
"For now, you are ranked Sixth. Originally, your Senior Brother Yan was supposed to take you out for some training tomorrow, but he just sent me a message that they are caught in a tough battle, so the plan is temporarily canceled."
"We still have a few cultivated Secondary Catastrophe Beasts in our laboratory. I will take you to see them shortly. If we encounter a suitable one, I can help you complete the contract first, and you will truly step into the realm of Soul Contract Practitioners!"
Qian Mengxue kept glancing at Shen Ling while chattering away, but Shen Ling quickly interrupted upon hearing this.
"Qian... Senior Sister, did you say we have cultivated Catastrophe Beasts in our laboratory?"
"Yes! Our cultivation technology is now quite advanced. The strength of the cultivated Secondary Catastrophe Beasts is already on par with indigenous species!"
However, what Shen Ling was concerned about was not the strength but the hidden truth behind Qian Mengxue's words.
No wonder the Soul Contract Practitioner was clearly a new power system but spread rapidly after the disaster.
It turns out they were well-prepared!
At the same time, Shen Ling couldn't help but think of that Tentacle Calamity Beast.
Recalling those unknown memories she experienced, could they belong to that Catastrophe Beast?
Was that Tentacle Calamity Beast actually an artificially cultivated Secondary Catastrophe Beast?
Shen Ling felt that the truth was right in front of him, yet it seemed shrouded in layers of fog, leaving many questions unanswered.
What exactly is the truth?
“Shen Ling? Shen Ling? Where are you lost in thought?”
“Nothing!”
Shen Ling suddenly heard Qian Mengxue calling him and came back to his senses. Qian Mengxue had already leaned closer to Shen Ling.
“Can you be a bit more serious? In this era, if you lack strength, you could die!”
The word “die” from Qian Mengxue was spoken lightly, yet it carried a chilling tone.
The originally gentle voice turned stern after uttering that word.
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