Chapter 12: The Identification of the Spiritual Seed

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“Actually, some scholars have speculated that we Spirit Users are essentially a type of spirit breed, a spirit breed born from humans. After our spiritual veins awaken, we automatically gain the ability to purify the corrupt essence of spirit breeds. Our very first skill is the contract formation. However, this theory has yet to be proven, so no one has taken it seriously,” the teacher explained.

A student chuckled, “Well, it might just be true.”

Teacher Zhao continued, “Now that we’ve covered the classification of spirit breeds, let’s talk about their attributes. Each spirit breed possesses one or two attributes, which determine the kind of spiritual energy they can wield. When a spirit breed uses a skill matching its attribute, it can unleash more powerful effects. Remember, the skill attribute a spirit breed awakens does not necessarily have to perfectly coincide with its own attribute.”

The students nodded in understanding.

Then the teacher asked, “Can anyone tell us what attributes spirit breeds have?”

Fan Honghong perked up excitedly, “Finally, it’s my turn to shine!”

Lu Xiangxiang and Mei Xiaohuan also raised their hands; she wouldn’t be outdone.

Raising her right hand high, Lu Xiangxiang said, “Teacher, I—I know!”

Teacher Zhao nodded, “Good, let this student answer.”

Lu Xiangxiang rolled her eyes and muttered softly, “Know-it-all.”

Fan Honghong stood up and answered confidently, “Spirit breeds have five standard attributes, three variant attributes, and three special attributes. The standard attributes are Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. The variant attributes are Ice, Lightning, and Wind. Ice is a variant of Water, Lightning of Fire, and Wind of Wood. The three special attributes are Evil, Yin, and Yang. Evil is unique to demonic spirit breeds, but there is an exception: a few demigod-type spirit breeds also possess the Evil attribute.”

Hearing the last part, Fanxing was startled inside. No wonder. She had always wondered why her Tai Sui’s identity as a divine spirit breed carried the Evil attribute—it was because it was a demigod-type spirit breed.

Fan Honghong finished, and Teacher Zhao nodded approvingly, “Very good, your answer was accurate. Looks like you’ve been well taught at home. Please sit down.”

Fan Honghong beamed and sat down, then whispered to Fanxing, “My parents are both Spirit Users working in the Alliance’s Medical Department, so I’ve been exposed to all kinds of spirit breed knowledge since childhood.”

Fanxing suddenly understood why Fan Honghong was so knowledgeable about various spirit breeds.

Teacher Zhao clapped his hands, “Alright, since we’ve covered the theory of Spirit Users and spirit breeds, let’s begin the practical course. Follow me.”

He led the students out of the classroom. They hurried to follow.

Under Teacher Zhao’s guidance, they arrived at the school’s sports field.

Once everyone lined up, Teacher Zhao asked, “Teacher Hu taught you how to open the miniature realm space this morning, right?”

“Yes!” the students answered in unison.

Teacher Zhao said, “Now, you have 20 minutes of free time. Find a private spot and practice opening your miniature realm space thoroughly. Don’t get flustered during real combat.”

“Yes!” the students scattered.

“Remember to return and regroup after twenty minutes!” Teacher Zhao called out.

Opening multiple miniature realms simultaneously can interfere with each other, preventing the spaces from opening. Therefore, everyone must act separately.

Fanxing found a corner to stop and practice. Although she had succeeded before, she felt it was better to practice more.

Twenty minutes later, the students gradually finished practicing and returned to the field.

When they returned, they noticed five spirit breeds standing behind Teacher Zhao.

Teacher Zhao said, “Now, our practical—or rather, combat—course officially begins.”

He waved his hand, and the five spirit breeds behind him stepped forward together.

Teacher Zhao continued, “Spirit breeds are not only categorized by type and attribute but also by function and role. Conventionally, spirit breeds fall into five roles: defensive, offensive, healing, control, and support. The five behind me represent these five roles.

“Of course, these five roles have further subdivisions. Defensive spirit breeds include tank and shield types. Offensive include heavy attack, agile attack, melee, and ranged attack types. Control breeds include chaos, sleep, and binding types. Healing includes direct healing, area healing, and indirect healing types. Support includes buffing, debuffing, and dispelling types…”

The students listened carefully, internalizing every word.

“Next, you will pair up and battle against two of the spirit breeds behind me,” Teacher Zhao said, pointing to the five.

The students immediately activated their compendiums to check the details of the five spirit breeds.

The far left was a towering tree-like giant with limbs, a nose, eyes, and a mouth on its trunk. It radiated strong wooden energy, its branches lush and vibrant.

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Race: Tree Giant
Category: Transformed Spirit Breed
Attribute: Wood
Trait: Unawakened
Skill: Leaf Shield [Controls wooden leaves to shield itself and allies]
Rating: F
Role: Shield-type Defense

The second from the left was a tiny flame sprite, no bigger than a palm, yet its expression was arrogantly disdainful, as if nothing mattered to it. Flames wrapped its body, distorting the air with intense heat.

Race: Fire Fairy
Category: Celestial Spirit Breed
Attribute: Fire
Trait: Unawakened
Skill: Fire Beam [Controls a fierce flame beam for attack, with burning effect]
Rating: F
Role: Ranged Attack

The middle spirit breed was familiar to Fanxing—an evolved flower spirit, a flower demon. Unlike the rose demon she had saved, this was a peony demon, less vivid in color but more stately in appearance. She wore a pink-white gown, her pure white hair flowing in the breeze, her skin delicate as petals.

Importantly, her skills differed from the rose demon’s.

Race: Flower Demon
Category: Celestial Spirit Breed
Attribute: Wood
Trait: Unawakened
Skills: Baptism [Releases purifying light to cleanse corruption, only affects self]; Flower Bath [Bathes in a sea of flowers, slightly restores allies’ spiritual energy, ineffective on self]
Rating: F
Role: Energy-Charging Support

Though both flower demons, the rose demon clearly specialized in dispelling, while the peony demon was energy-charging. Under certain conditions, the rose demon might be stronger, but generally, the peony demon’s skills were more practical.

Next to the peony demon was a humanoid spirit breed wrapped entirely in bandages, except for a pair of black eyes burning with fire. Its body was stained with blood and scorch marks, giving it a terrifying appearance.

Race: Fire Scar Ghost Infant
Category: Undead Spirit Breed
Attributes: Yin, Fire
Trait: Unawakened
Skills: Wailing [Emits a terrifying wail to unsettle opponents]; Soul Binding Wrap [Controls burnt bandages to bind foes, immobilizing them briefly]
Rating: F
Role: Binding Control

Fanxing had never seen a spirit breed with mixed attributes before.

The last was a small, rusted bell spirit breed, no bigger than a palm.

Race: Ancient Golden Bell
Category: Transformed Spirit Breed
Attribute: Metal
Trait: Unawakened
Skill: Golden Bell Ring [Emits a bell sound imbued with metal power, slightly heals allies; healing effect on metal attribute spirit breeds is increased by 50%]
Rating: F
Role: Healing

Teacher Zhao said, “It’s good you know how to use the compendium. Now, you may freely pair up.”

The students eagerly began searching for partners.

Teacher Zhao observed their busyness and said, “Finding the right partner is also a test for you. A spirit breed’s abilities generally consist of three parts.

“First, undoubtedly, are its skills. The stronger the skills, the greater the boost to the spirit breed’s power.

“Second is the trait. Traits vary widely. Powerful traits can sometimes amplify a spirit breed’s ability even more than skills. Of course, not all traits are positive; some carry negative effects. But at your current stage, most of your spirit breeds’ traits have yet to awaken, so I won’t elaborate.

“The third factor influencing a spirit breed’s ability is its racial talent. These are even more varied. Some racial talents are suited for combat, while others are not.

“For example, the Fire Fairy’s racial talent is free control over fire, allowing precise attacks in battle. But the Flower Demon’s talent is that plants grow extraordinarily lush where it lives, which has no impact in combat. However, we can’t say one is better than the other; although the Flower Demon’s talent isn’t combat-oriented, it excels in production and utility.

“Thus, it’s crucial to use your spirit breed wisely. The duty of a Spirit User isn’t just combat. The Alliance has many Spirit Users focused on production and daily life. Though they never step onto the battlefield, they provide great convenience, making them indispensable.”

The students listened and discussed team formations.

Lu Xiangxiang immediately teamed up with her close friend Mei Xiaohuan. Cui Xiaowen promptly sought out Fan Honghong.

Fanxing had thought Cui Xiaowen would agree to team up with her boyfriend, but after some exchange, Cui Xiaowen left disappointed and soon formed a team with another boy.

Seeing Fan Honghong hadn’t teamed with Cui Xiaowen, Fanxing invited her.

Fan Honghong hesitated, “Xingxing, I can’t. I’ll definitely hold you back.”

Fanxing said, “No way! Your spiritual bandages are healing type, right? Healing spirit breeds are rare—seems like only you and Mei Xiaohuan in our class have them.”

“But... but...” Fan Honghong faltered.

“Come on, I don’t know anyone else, and no one else seems willing to team with me,” Fanxing said, glancing around. When others noticed Fanxing looking, they quickly averted their eyes and backed away, clearly unwilling to team with someone possessing a demonic spirit breed.

“Those guys have blind eyes! Fanxing, you’re so strong!” Fan Honghong spat at them.

“Alright, I’ll team with you!” Fan Honghong waved her hand.

“Looking forward to working together,” Fanxing smiled.

Then Fan Honghong sobered, “Xingxing, are you really not afraid I’ll drag you down? I really will…”

“Why do you say that?” Fanxing asked.

“Well... it’s just…” Fan Honghong stammered, looking embarrassed.

Fanxing said, “Forget I asked. I have no choice; the teacher said teams must have two people.”

“Then I’ll shamelessly cling to you,” Fan Honghong grinned, linking arms with Fanxing.

At that moment, Lu Xiangxiang approached disdainfully, hinting pointedly, “Don’t think healing spirit breeds are rare enough to treat some people like treasures. You’ll regret it later.”

Fan Honghong flushed angrily, usually sharp-tongued, but now had nothing to say.

Fanxing gave Lu Xiangxiang a cold glance, “Mind your own business. We don’t live by the sea, so why bother?”

“You!!!” Lu Xiangxiang fumed, “I was trying to warn you kindly, but you bite the hand that feeds!”

“No need!” Fanxing pulled Fan Honghong away.

“Her…” Lu Xiangxiang wanted to retort, but Mei Xiaohuan held her back.

“Come on, why provoke her? Mom just scolded you at home this noon, and now you forgot already?”

Lu Xiangxiang said angrily, “And you have the nerve to talk? You went straight to tattletale this morning. If it weren’t for you spilling everything to my mom, would I have gotten scolded?”

Mei Xiaohuan shrugged, “Auntie told me to.”

“Do you listen to her or me? Are you my best friend or my mom’s?” Lu Xiangxiang pinched Mei Xiaohuan’s arm.

“If you pinch me again, I’ll go tell Auntie,” Mei Xiaohuan threatened.

“You… you’re killing me!” Lu Xiangxiang turned away.

“Alright, alright, I’m joking. I won’t tell this time, I won’t,” Mei Xiaohuan coaxed softly.

“Really?” Lu Xiangxiang asked.

“Really!” Mei Xiaohuan held up three fingers. “I swear.”

Lu Xiangxiang’s expression brightened, “That’s more like it.”

Seeing everyone had formed teams, Teacher Zhao clapped and said, “Next, you will take turns battling two of the five spirit breeds. The offensive Fire Fairy will always appear, and you choose the other one.”

The Fire Fairy proudly flew forward, casting a challenging glance at the students.

Lu Xiangxiang frowned, “Little brat, just wait—you’ll get what’s coming to you!”

Teacher Zhao smiled, “So, which team wants to go first?”

“We! We!” Lu Xiangxiang raised her hand without hesitation, determined to teach that arrogant Fire Fairy a lesson.

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