Chapter 41: Rules and Divine Cores

Feng Feiyi said proudly: "I won't hide it from you—Brave Eagle was the initial spirit my father gave me three years ago; I think you can all feel its strength!"

The meaning was obvious—he wanted Bai Jing and the others to give up the challenge.

The Alliance rules state that one must be eighteen to officially own a spirit.

Because spirits possess overwhelming power, possessing such strength without a mature mind can only bring disaster.

Rules are rules, but where there's policy, there's a workaround—countless people worldwide ignore it, especially the elite families of every nation.

They've long prepared spirits for their children, raising them from childhood to gain an edge from the start.

As these people say, what's wrong with having privileges as an upper-class person? Does the Alliance dare to take it seriously?

This practice is undoubtedly unfair and a destabilizing factor; the Alliance, helpless, could only make slight concessions.

They revised the rule to allow possession of an initial spirit at fifteen, but only one, and it may only accompany growth—not fight—until eighteen, when one may officially become a trainer.

The Alliance issued a strict order: violators will lose eligibility and be banned for life from becoming trainers—no appeals accepted!

After a prolonged period of enforcement and harsh punishments, people finally saw the Alliance was serious and reluctantly complied with the rule.

In other words, one may own one initial spirit at fifteen, but only become a formal trainer at eighteen.

Giving his son a spirit with King potential proves Feng Feiyi's father is no ordinary man.

A King-level spirit is not something just anyone can obtain.

Raising Brave Eagle to peak Pre-King level in three years also proves his talent is exceptional.

The real world isn't a game—you can't become a champion after a few hours; spirit growth requires slow, steady accumulation.

As for that law…

Here, I must mention the two special stages: Pre-King and Pre-God.

When a spirit reaches Pre-King level, it must comprehend a law; without comprehending a law, you can never ascend to King level, no matter how high your potential.

Comprehending a law is a difficult barrier, and potential has limits—these two conditions block most trainers, which is why Kings are so rare.

Take Brave Eagle, for example—if it fails to comprehend a law in the future, it will be permanently stuck at peak Pre-King.

Although Pre-King and King are only one rank apart, their power differs vastly.

What is a law?

A law is truth—spirits that comprehend a law not only elevate their overall power but also enhance their corresponding attribute's potency, like a gemstone of that attribute.

It's universally acknowledged that comprehending a law is hard, but Bai Jing has no such trouble—he possesses the Legendary Tablet.

At Pre-King stage, one must comprehend a law; at Pre-God stage, one must condense a Divine Core.

Condensing a Divine Core is the path for ordinary spirits to become gods—it's naturally not easy!

This hurdle has defeated all humans!

It's said that among all humans, no trainer's spirit has ever successfully condensed a Divine Core to become a Divine Beast.

The matter of a Divine Core is still too distant for Bai Jing—let's not discuss it here!

"You think you're the only one who raised a spirit early? I have one too!"

Li Shaobao stepped to the opposite side of Feng Feiyi and released a Nine-Tailed Fox.

Nine-Tailed Fox

Gender: Female

Type: Fire

Ability: Flame Absorption

Aptitude: Body (C), Physical Attack (C), Physical Defense (C), Special Attack (B), Special Defense (A), Speed (A)

Potential: Pre-King

Level: Pre-King (Early)

Law: Comprehending…

No wonder he's a top student admitted to the elite academy—only those with exceptional talent can come here.

But this Nine-Tailed Fox's quality is rather average.

"Good! Then let's decide the winner!"

"Brave Eagle, use Air Slash!"

"Nine-Tailed Fox, use Fire Blast!"

The battle officially began!

"Bai Jing, who do you think will win?"

"Hard to say! Although Brave Eagle has the edge in power, it's not overwhelming—the key lies in the trainer's command."

Tie Xiong nodded, agreeing with this balanced assessment.

"Li Shaobao, can you even do this? Hahahaha…"

"Damn it! If you've got guts, come down!"

Feng Feiyi was exploiting his aerial advantage to mock Li Shaobao, making the latter roar in fury!

"I won't come down—why don't you come up if you can?"

"Is that so? You don't get to choose!"

"Nine-Tailed Fox, use Psychic!"

The sudden psychic attack caused Brave Eagle to plummet from the sky, turning Feng Feiyi's face pale.

"Damn!"

"Hah! Perfect chance!"

"Nine-Tailed Fox, keep attacking—Big Fire Blast!"

A giant flame shaped like the character "大" shot skyward—just as it was about to strike Brave Eagle, Feng Feiyi's tense expression vanished.

"Just kidding!"

"Brave Eagle, strike now!"

Brave Eagle suddenly regained its vigor, spun nimbly through the flames, folded its wings, and swooped down to attack Nine-Tails.

"Brave Bird Assault!"

The speed was too great, the energy too vast, forming a powerful shockwave!

"Nine-Tails, dodge quickly!"

Boom—energy erupted in all directions, the ground shattered, stones flew apart, and Nine-Tails lay fallen, unable to rise!

The outcome is decided!