Chapter 6 (1/2)

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“The chances are lower than one in a billion.”

Wang Che lamented in his heart. To the divine beasts of the cultivation world, a lifespan of a million years was not considered young either.

Of course, talking about age in another world which had a different flow of time was pointless, and there was nothing to compare.

“However, with the life contract, the young soul beast’s intelligence will be developed ahead of time. With the addition of the Contract Soul Master’s training, it can quickly raise its cultivation base. Even if it isn’t this type of soul beast, we humans can still raise a few of them with high potential to a million years of cultivation base.

“You also answered me earlier. During the ancient era, the limit of lifespan was identical to the limit of the soul beast’s cultivation base. You have yet to enter university, and have not studied the history of soul beasts.

“If you pursue your studies further, you will learn that the upper limit of a modern soul pet’s cultivation will not be more than two times its lifespan.

“Do you know how long a green caterpillar can live?”

Wang Che shook his head slightly.

This kind of knowledge was way too specific.

Professor Yan continued calmly. “It’s about 5,000 years. According to recent history, if the green caterpillar does not evolve, the upper limit of its cultivation base is 10,000 years.

“If it was during the ancient era, we might not even have been able to find a thousand-year green caterpillar at all, because it was simply too weak. Even if it had a thousand-year cultivation base, its combat strength was still low. It could easily be eaten by other soul beasts…

“The environment of the modern era has changed, so you can still find a thousand year old green caterpillar in the wild. Back in olden times, you wouldn’t have been able to encounter it at all.

“Presently, you won’t even be able to nurture one with a cultivation base surpassing 10,000 years.

“As for a million…”

Professor Yan sighed and did not convey explicitly. “It’s good to be young, you’re all daring and fearless.”

Wang Che nodded lightly as he understood the situation. He probably knew what to do now.

What Professor Yan had just taught was very important.

“Of course, you’ll also think that maybe you could increase the upper limit of a soul beast’s lifespan.”

Professor Yan’s eyes glowed with wisdom as he added. “In fact, it can indeed be increased.”

“Many people have thought of it. There are many ways to do so.

“After all, raising the limit of a soul pet’s lifespan can boost their cultivation level. Once the level increases, a soul pet may even undergo an unexplained evolution.

“But…”

As Professor Yan said this, a clear and sonorous voice interrupted him from afar.

“No matter which method it is, it’s still very challenging to achieve.”

The voice itself emanated such a strong aura.

Wang Che turned around and the first thing he saw was a pair of long legs that were as white as snow.

Following that was a knee-length dark blue striped skirt. Her slim waist was wrapped in a seemingly fancy belt, decorated with mysterious jade rocks that gleamed under the light.

A white shirt struggled to envelope her torso, the buttons straining from the cloth. It seemed impossible for the top button to be fastened, and it revealed her round neck and prominent collarbone.

A few strands of her black hair fluttered, enhancing her beauty even further.

She was an alluring female classmate, dressed in simple attire but still radiating a dominating presence.

However, Wang Che’s gaze was only fixed on her shoulder.

Rested on it was a very beautiful soul pet that resembled a snake.

It was light green in color and about 20 centimeters long. Its tail was in the shape of a mushroom cap. There were two small claws at the front of its tail, allowing it to erect itself firmly on the woman’s shoulder. Small wings that looked like wisps of clouds protruded from the side of its head, and its eyes resembled green gems.

Suddenly, it crossed its tiny arms and looked askance at Wang Che and the others. Its noble aura was overwhelming.

The Cloud Cap Snake.

Among young soul pets, it was an extremely rare one.

Even as a baby, it had a species potential of 300.

The concept of species potential was different from the lifespan of soul beasts.

It was like adding stat points in a game. With a high species potential, one could obtain more stats by leveling up.

As a soul pet’s soul power cultivation increased every year, its various attributes would also multiply.

The lifespan only determined how many levels it would be able to gain, which was known as the upper limit.

There was a huge difference in potential between species.

Moreover, the species potential would only change when the soul pet transformed into a new life form, which was also known as evolution.

This was basically fixed from birth.

For a soul pet with the same cultivation level at the same age, the higher the species potential, the stronger it got.

A high quality soul pet raising its cultivation by a year was equivalent to a low quality one doing the same by several years or even decades.

This was only considering the strength of a soul pet itself.