’This thing... it’s a BOSS about to emerge from its cocoon?’
And a Level 68 BOSS at that.
’This is way too strong, isn’t it?’
Whether it was the Awakened or Demon Beasts, not many possessed dual Attributes.
But this Demon Beast before them, about to emerge from its cocoon, actually had both Poison and Wind Attributes.
As everyone knew, Demon Beasts with the Wind Attribute were relatively fast and could control the wind.
And Demon Beasts with the Poison Attribute relied on poison for their Attacks, possessing Skills like stun and disorientation, as well as continuous poison damage.
Most importantly, this kind of Demon Beast could use its Wind Attribute to spread its poison through the air and then Attack.
Its Attack range would be incredibly wide.
"Yes, this is a Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect. If Fang Xiu hadn’t just pointed it out, I wouldn’t have recognized it either," Principal Xiang said.
He hadn’t identified it before because this Demon Beast is extremely rare.
"The last Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect was killed seventy years ago. After that, this type of Demon Beast has never appeared again!"
Principal Xiang explained, "Only after Fang Xiu’s reminder did it click for me. I quickly looked up the information and found that he was right!"
"It seems Fang Xiu is quite knowledgeable, then!"
Li Mu smiled.
’Not only is Fang Xiu’s strength outstanding and his Talent extraordinary, but his knowledge is also this solid?’
"It’s nothing, I just recognized it. I’d seen a picture before and it looked similar, but I’m not very clear on the specifics. I’ll have to learn more from Principal Xiang in the future!"
Fang Xiu knew how to offer polite pleasantries.
Hearing this, Li Mu nodded. "I believe that before long, your strength will shock the entire world!"
"Haha, actually, I don’t have much more I can teach Fang Xiu. At most, just some experience. If you’re willing to learn, Fang Xiu, feel free to come find me anytime. Let’s add each other as friends and keep in touch!"
Principal Xiang wasn’t just being polite.
He felt that he didn’t really have anything left to teach Fang Xiu.
With Fang Xiu’s Talent, it probably wouldn’t take long for him to catch up to him in terms of Cultivation.
After all, in the month or so since his Awakening, Fang Xiu had gone from a new Awakened to his current height of Level 26.
Even Xiang Babang could only feel inferior in the face of such Talent.
And now, the knowledge base Fang Xiu had displayed was also more than sufficient.
Therefore, the only thing Xiang Babang could probably teach Fang Xiu was experience.
The experience of handling all sorts of situations.
Or how to fight Demon Beasts in a Gate World to conserve Spiritual Power and kill them more quickly.
This experience was also extremely useful.
"Then I’ll be troubling you in the future, Principal!"
Fang Xiu was happy to add him as a friend.
He himself was aware that he was indeed lacking in areas like combat experience.
Besides, he still had some questions about Kajimi—that is, about the Succubus—that he needed to ask.
Being able to add him as a friend was a good thing.
Seeing the two of them add each other as friends, a gratified expression appeared on Li Mu’s face.
Ever since Principal Yue Tianrui passed away, Fang Xiu had seemed somewhat listless.
For the past few days, Li Mu had been a little worried about Fang Xiu.
But thankfully, with Principal Xiang guiding him now, Fang Xiu should feel a bit more at ease.
Of course, this was just Li Mu’s perspective.
"But Professor, will that Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect’s cocoon transform into a butterfly and fly out?"
At this moment, Li Mu was looking worriedly at the Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect’s cocoon in the distance.
If that thing really transformed into a Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Butterfly, it would be very dangerous for this place.
"Not for now. I just observed it. The thing shows no signs of movement, not even any signs of life. We all thought it was a fossilized piece of Demon Beast dung."
Principal Xiang explained, "It should be stable for at least the next year or two, so I plan to take it directly back to the research lab to see if we can get anything out of studying it!"
Principal Xiang wasn’t just the principal of Zongheng University; he was also an expert in Demon Beast research.
He had been dedicated to researching Demon Beasts for over a decade.
So when Fang Xiu mentioned the Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect, his first reaction was to know exactly what needed to be done.
"So we’re going to transport it back? Isn’t that a bit risky?"
Li Mu asked.
This was the only Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect cocoon discovered in this entire Gate World.
None seemed to have been found in any other location.
There were no traces of other Demon Beasts either.
Wouldn’t it be somewhat risky to take this Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect cocoon directly back to the research lab?
Leaving it here, or perhaps building a research lab on-site, seemed like it would be more appropriate.
"I know what you’re thinking. Building a research lab here would be too dangerous. This Gate World is connected to the university!"
Principal Xiang seemed to know what Li Mu was worried about.
But he also voiced his own concerns. "At the research lab, we at least have protective measures. Even if this Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect breaks out of its cocoon and transforms into a butterfly, we can handle it. But if it happens here and it flies directly into the outside world, the teachers and students at the university will be in extreme danger!"
"Yes, you’re right, Professor. I was being shortsighted!"
Li Mu said quickly upon hearing this.
She was only thinking about how dangerous it would be if this thing got out.
She hadn’t considered the fact that this Gate World’s portal was connected to the university.
"Right. So, you figure out a way to transport it back. As long as it’s not subjected to a specific kind of Attack, this Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect won’t transform into a butterfly that easily!"
Principal Xiang naturally understood as well.
Transporting it back had its risks.
But those risks were relatively smaller compared to the risk to the students.
After all, as long as they had a Level 70 Awakened keeping an eye on it, there shouldn’t be any problems.
"Okay, I’ll get on it right now!"
Li Mu nodded and then ran off into the distance.
No one else could move this Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Insect’s cocoon.
After all, they had to minimize vibrations to prevent the Meat-Eating Illusion Pear Butterfly from emerging.
But Li Mu’s Space Ability was perfectly suited for transportation.
"Mm!"
Principal Xiang nodded slightly.
Then he looked at Fang Xiu and said, "I heard about what happened to Principal Yue. I’m very sorry about it. Li Mu told me you’ve been down lately."
"I’ve come to terms with it, Principal. Once you choose to become an Awakened, and succeed in your Awakening, you take on a responsibility for the rest of your life."
Fang Xiu nodded slightly and continued, "To make a Sacrifice for one’s responsibilities, to make a Sacrifice for the people of the whole country—I think that’s very brave and worthy of us learning from. This was the path Principal Yue chose. I’m sure he was prepared for it long ago."
"Mm, it’s good that you’ve been able to come to terms with it. That’s the best thing!"
Principal Xiang nodded.
Every Awakened has their own way of thinking.
Principal Xiang had met many people who always considered protecting ordinary people their mission.
Their Awakened Ability was their faith.
And those who sacrificed themselves to protect humanity were countless.
In the past, Principal Xiang might not have understood why they did it.
But as he encountered more and gained more experience, he came to understand.
It was a very meaningful thing to do.
"Thank you!"
Fang Xiu nodded slightly.
Over the past few days, he had, in fact, come to terms with it.
This was Principal Yue Tianrui’s choice.
And he still had some dreams that he hadn’t realized.
Fang Xiu would inherit these dreams.
He was sure that one day, he could make Principal Yue Tianrui proud, allowing his spirit in heaven to rest in peace.
The only way for the current Fang Xiu to walk step-by-step toward that dream and realize it was to train hard in his Cultivation.
"Hehe, this is for you!"
Just then, Principal Xiang took out a box and handed it to Fang Xiu.
This startled Fang Xiu. Just as he was about to refuse, the system’s voice sounded.
[Ding! Sacrificable item detected!]
"Don’t tell me..."
Fang Xiu was stunned.
’Could this be the item the system detected at the foot of the statue earlier?’

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