Chapter 562: Duan Yu!

It is said that this Duan Yu is arrogant, very strong, especially his beast-taming ability, unmatched in Beimingzhou.

Soon, Duan Yu's mount carried her to the Academy's skies. Duan Yu stood on the Great Roc's back, holding a jade-green flute to his lips and playing it gently.

The flute's notes were winding, lingering and drifting down.

Seeing that the Spirit Beasts were basically under control, Duan Yu then ended the playing of the An Soul Song.

The Great Roc circled a few times, descended to the Academy, Duan Yu dismounted from its back, walked up to Wu Shushan, and greeted him.

Wu Shushan saw Duan Yu and his face showed a relieved smile.

"Duan Yu, your return is truly timely; last time you resolved the Academy's crisis, and this time we will likely have to rely on you again."

Duan Yu gave a light smile and replied, "Dean Wu Yuanzhang, you're too kind; this is what I should do."

She originally had a heroic and imposing appearance, especially those eyes, which were so arrogant that one dared not meet their gaze.

She is a girl whose appearance is strikingly bright, whose bearing is exceptional, and who is very confident in herself at her core.

"Great, Duan Yu has arrived; we can finally settle this quickly!"

Upon seeing Duan Yu, the Academy's disciples all broke into excited smiles.

Duan Yu turned to look at the vast expanse of Spirit Beasts before her, furrowing her brows slightly.

She remembered that a few years ago, the Spirit Beast Horde's scale seemed to be only half of what is before her now.

This time, how did it suddenly become so many?

However, with her ability, simultaneously controlling these Spirit Beasts should not be a problem.

After all, her spiritual power is exceptionally strong.

Duan Yu pondered for a moment, then walked slowly toward the frontmost area, where the Spirit Beasts surged like a tide!

The Academy's instructor-disciples all made way for her.

Duan Yu wore a bright red dress similar to a cheongsam; as she moved, her graceful figure displayed myriad charms.

Red dress, snow-white skin, black hair, and that jade-green flute.

That scene was stunningly beautiful.

At this moment, Duan Yu was undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention.

Duan Yu stopped, then placed the flute to her lips again.

Not far away, Ye Qingran raised her eyebrows.

This Duan Yu, is she planning to directly control the Spirit Beasts with flute music?

Could she not see that these Spirit Beasts harbor a mysterious power?

If she forcibly controls them, it is highly likely she will suffer a backlash from that mysterious power.

In any case, before purifying that mysterious power, she dare not take this risk.

Of course, perhaps Duan Yu's beast-taming ability might even surpass hers.

Ye Qingran watched eagerly.

Duan Yu's flute sounded again, its lingering notes riding the wind and reaching everyone's ears.

This time, it was no longer the An Soul Song, but the Soul Capturing Song aimed at the Spirit Beasts.

The flute's notes drifted into the Spirit Beasts' ears; all the Spirit Beasts exhibited brief spasms, seeming especially resistant, yet the flute's sound penetrated everywhere, leaving no escape.

The effect of the Soul Capturing Song was obviously far better than that of the An Soul Song.

Those Spirit Beasts saw the blackness in their eyes fade, quickly regaining clarity; even the black aura on their bodies vanished!

Even without understanding beast-taming, any observant person could see that Duan Yu had succeeded.

Faces lit up with delight one after another.

Even Duan Yu herself felt the heaviness in her eyes lift somewhat, giving her a sense of relief.

As long as she perseveres, fully controlling these Spirit Beasts and issuing them a command to depart, success will be achieved.

However, Ye Qingran's expression grew increasingly solemn.

"I overestimated her," Ye Qingran whispered to Fu Hanxiu.

"Hmm." Fu Hanxiu barely nodded, "That black aura hasn't disappeared; instead, it has hidden inside the Spirit Beasts' bodies, where it is being compressed and condensed."

Ye Qingran nodded, her expression turning slightly chilly.

Fu Hanxiu was right—the black aura had not vanished; rather, it had gathered within their bodies, seeming to lie dormant, waiting for an opportunity to strike back!

Ye Qingran furrowed her brows, certain that if Duan Yu did not stop, it would be extremely dangerous—lightly, she would suffer a backlash and serious injury; heavily, she would suffer a backlash and die!

"Stop!"

A clear shout rang out, becoming all the more conspicuous in a world where only flute music existed.

Everyone looked in surprise toward the direction the voice came from.

Ye Qingran, Instructor Ye?

Instructor Ye, what are you doing? Clearly Duan Yu's beast-taming is going smoothly; why are you making her stop?

Given Ye Qingran's identity as Pill Emperor, the Academy's disciples no longer thought she was being unreasonable; they merely looked at her with utter incomprehension.

On the contrary, Duan Yu's face darkened, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

Who is this person?

Could she not know that when she is fully focused on beast-taming, she must not be disturbed?

Especially when she is simultaneously controlling so many Spirit Beasts, being disturbed like this could very well cause all her prior efforts to be for naught!

Duan Yu had no time to deal with Ye Qingran; she could only give her a cold glance and then look away.

"If you continue like this and something happens, don't blame me for not warning you."

Ye Qingran's voice was faint.

She had said all she needed to say.

If the opponent doesn't listen, she has no recourse.

As for acting at this moment, that is absolutely impossible.

Duan Yu's current spiritual energy is linked to each Spirit Beast through the flute's sound; if she acts now, Duan Yu would suffer a severe backlash.

Therefore, only Duan Yu herself can cease.

In the crowd, Ling Xueyao finally found a chance and sneered: "Ye Qingran, although your alchemy skill is strong, when it comes to beast‑taming, Duan Yu is the professional; what right do you have to point fingers in front of her?"

The remark wasn't without merit, and many disciples nodded in agreement.

Ye Qingran?

Duan Yu furrowed her brows.

She had long heard that Renxu 108 Class had a new Class Instructor, named Ye Qingran.

Given that the previous Instructors were each worse than the last, she had no good impression of this newly arrived Class Instructor.

Seeing her today, indeed just as expected!

Duan Yu's impression of Ye Qingran dropped another three points in her heart.