Yanguo Alliance
Yandong Province
Jiaying City
Shenshan Middle School
Grade 3, Class 24
Ye Bai sat by the window, gazing absentmindedly as tiny blue jays chirped outside.
He had lived here for 996 days—nearly three years—and today marked the day he had long awaited: the Awakening Ceremony.
In this world, awakening one's pet space and talent was the first step toward greatness. To awaken meant to begin the journey to the pinnacle of life, a future filled with power, prestige, and perhaps even a beautiful companion.
The homeroom teacher, Zhang Lingxue, entered the classroom carrying the heavy Awakening Stone.
To the boys of Class 24, she was more than just a teacher—she was "Dream Love Snow." Though only in her twenties, she held the title of the youngest professor in the history of the Yanguo Alliance. Her most notable achievement was evolving the rather unimpressive Variety Silkworm into the radiant Light Goddess Butterfly, an evolution that earned her the prestigious Pet Beast Award.
Originally, the Variety Silkworm was known as the White Jade Silkworm—a small, chubby, snow-white insect. Most believed it could only evolve into the dangerous and unattractive Gray Poison Moth, a pest known for the toxic scales that sent thousands to hospitals every year.
But Zhang Lingxue had a different vision. She believed insect-type pet beasts had untapped evolutionary potential. After rigorous genetic testing of hundreds of species, she found the Variety Silkworm had the highest degree of genetic instability and plasticity. By raising it from an egg and feeding it rare, fourth-level resources such as the Stone of Light, she achieved an unprecedented evolution—thus giving birth to the Light Goddess Butterfly.
Her breakthrough inspired other researchers to revisit the Variety Silkworm. Soon, alternative evolution paths were discovered: the Water Fantasy Butterfly, the Flame Butterfly, and the Wood Grain Butterfly, each representing different elemental types.
In this world, resources were ranked from level one to nine. Similarly, talents awakened through ceremonies were classified by rarity—S, A, B, C, D, E, F.
At the height of her fame, Zhang Lingxue chose to return to teaching at Shenshan Middle School, one of the top ten schools in Yandong Province. The school boasted a private pet beast secret realm and state-of-the-art training facilities. Principal Liu Hang had even designated a research wing specifically for her work.
She now placed the Awakening Stone on the podium.
"Students," she began, her voice firm yet warm, "today is your Awakening Ceremony—one of the most important days of your lives."
"This stone will help you unlock your pet space and discover your talent."
"Those who awaken a beast space will also awaken a talent. While some talents may seem ordinary and others extraordinary, remember: there are no useless talents—only pet masters who fail to use them wisely."
"The rarity of talents ranges from S to F, with S being the rarest. Few people in our alliance have ever awakened S-level talents."
She paused and then called the first name.
"Zhang Qiang."
A thin, nervous boy stepped forward and placed his hand on the glowing, milky-white Awakening Stone. The class held its breath.
"Clear your mind and keep calm," Zhang Lingxue guided.
A soft white light surrounded Zhang Qiang's body, but moments later, it faded. His expression collapsed with it.
"Awakening failed. Next, Hua Qingyi."
Zhang Qiang's eyes welled with tears. Failing the ceremony meant losing the opportunity to become a beast master. It was a lifelong sentence of ordinariness—a silent farewell to the path of glory. He left the classroom in despair.
One by one, students approached the Awakening Stone.
"Water Affinity, D-level talent."
"Fire Element Enhancement, C-level talent."
"Plant Manipulation, C-level talent."
More and more students successfully awakened, with Zhang Lingxue noting each result.
Then, a commotion stirred in the room.
"Eye of Insight, A-level talent!"
Gasps filled the classroom.
"That's amazing!"
"She can see pet beast evolution paths with that talent, right?"
"Li Weiyang really is something else!"
Ye Bai turned to look. The short-haired girl with bright eyes was none other than Li Weiyang, the class monitor and undisputed school beauty of Shenshan Middle School.
"Ye Bai, you're next. Focus your mind. Don't panic."
He nodded, calm as ever, and placed his hand on the stone.
A cold, tingling sensation spread through his mind. It was as if every cell in his body was celebrating. Suddenly, he heard a distinct crack—something had been broken or released.
A space appeared in his consciousness: an 8-meter cube glowing faintly in golden-white light. At its center hovered a radiant orb. The awakening light around him faded.
Zhang Lingxue looked at the stone and announced, "D-level talent—Photographic Memory."
The classroom buzzed again—but this time with muted disappointment.
"Photographic memory? That's kind of average."
"He's always been top of the class in exams, no wonder."
"Yeah, but that talent's no use in combat. Just book smarts."
Ye Bai, however, stood still. Something far more important had just occurred.
In front of his eyes, a panel appeared.
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Daily Intelligence Updates:
1. If someone with the Eye of Insight drips blood on the Seven Apertures Exquisite Jade, it will activate and copy their talent.
2. Li Weiyang will be shot at 5 PM today due to awakening the rare Eye of Insight. She will suffer severe blood loss and fall unconscious multiple times.
3. The Thousand-Change Silkworm closely resembles the Variety Silkworm, except for a jade-like light between its brows. Its silk is worth more than gold.
4. Principal Liu Hang, known for his flowing hair, is actually bald. He has become obsessed with finding a cure.
5. Resource pack No. 38 distributed by the school contains a hidden fifth-level treasure: the Life Spirit Seed.
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Ye Bai's eyes sparkled.
This… was his golden finger. Just the first piece of intel was already invaluable.
In an era where knowledge equaled power, this daily intelligence was the ultimate resource. And it updated every day.
Along with the panel, Ye Bai could now fully sense his pet space: an 8-meter cube with a star-blue stone slab at its core. Nine slots shimmered in the air—only one glowed, while the others remained dim, waiting for his strength to grow.
Each slot represented a beast he could contract. Most people only had one. Some prodigies could tame multiple beasts with one slot.
Ye Bai clenched his fists.
Today, his true journey had begun.