My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 1: The Enchanting Demon Devours Its Master Right from the Start?
Lin Yuan City.
Shadows danced restlessly before the Beast Taming Summoning Altar.
The altar’s summoning formation pulsed with a rhythmic white radiance, casting a glow over the anxious and hopeful faces of the gathered students.
"Incredible! I got an Excellent Level!"
"My Guardian Beast is only Ordinary... My life is over..."
Cries of jubilation, sighs of despair, and waves of frustration rippled through the crowd of teenagers.
The officiating teacher remained composed, his sharp eyes scanning the group.
"The Beast Taming Summon is a matter of pure randomness. The odds of calling forth a high-tier Guardian Beast are less than one in ten thousand. Even if your results are disappointing, remember that you can still reach greatness through sheer Cultivation and effort."
His voice was soft, yet it resonated clearly in the ears of every person present.
Among the throng, a striking youth looked around in a daze.
A bizarre world, strange terminology, and unfamiliar laws!
He stared at his hands before looking up at the altar vibrating with mystic Qi, finally coming to a realization—
He, Gu Xing... had been transmigrated!
Being a traveler from another world, he was fortunately able to integrate the memories of his new body quickly.
However.
As he sorted through the mental data, his lips couldn't help but twitch.
"Invasions from Alternate Space? A society built on Nationwide Beast Taming? Both parents dead?"
In his previous life, he might have been broke, but at least his life wasn't constantly on the line.
In this realm, however...
A single lapse in judgment could lead to being torn apart by monsters from the Alternate Space!
"Next, Gu Xing!"
The teacher’s shout snapped him back to the present moment.
Taking a steadying breath, Gu Xing climbed the steps of the altar.
The teacher marked his name on the ledger and gave a brief nod of encouragement.
Standing before the array, Gu Xing felt his heart hammering against his ribs.
This altar served as a bridge to the Alternate Space to summon a Guardian Beast.
For a commoner, this was the solitary path to changing one’s destiny!
If he could just summon a beast with elite potential, his status would skyrocket instantly!
"Place your palm upon the summoning array and clear your mind."
Following the instructions, Gu Xing reached out and pressed his hand onto the cold surface of the formation.
Abruptly, a massive pillar of violet light erupted toward the heavens.
The entire area fell into a deathly silence.
Then, the silence broke—
"Purple... It's purple?! My god! An Epic Level Guardian Beast?!"
"The last time Lin Yuan City saw an Epic Talent was over a year ago!"
"Gu Xing... what kind of insane luck does this kid have?!"
Even the stoic teacher found his eyes widening in shock.
An Epic Level Guardian Beast!
What were the implications?
It meant this summoning session would be etched into the local records of Lin Yuan City!
His own reputation would grow alongside the legend of this newly born Guardian Beast!
He looked toward the center of the altar, but what he saw next was even more staggering—
A humanoid beast companion?!
"This... how can this be?!"
Guardian Beasts took many shapes, but humanoid types were the most elusive and prized of all!
Humanoid forms represented superior intellect, boundless potential, and flawless combat versatility!
This was a companion reserved only for the true favorites of the heavens!
As the violet glow faded, a graceful silhouette stepped out from the light.
It was a girl.
Her skin was pale as fallen snow, and small bat wings fluttered gently at her back. Every movement she made exuded a mesmerizing charm.
An Enchanting Demon!
The teacher identified the species immediately.
He swallowed hard, fighting back his amazement as he spoke in a low, serious tone:
"Enchanting Demon, a Dark Element beast of Epic Level. While its raw power might be slightly lower than others of its rank, its intelligence dwarfs ordinary beasts, and its potential for growth is limitless!"
"If you train it well, you will easily be counted among the top ten prodigies of Lin Yuan City!"
Gu Xing, however, wasn't paying any attention to the teacher's praise.
Because right then—
A translucent data screen materialized before his eyes!
[Enchanting Demon (Unnamed)] [Status: Uncontracted] [Talent: Epic Two Stars] [Level: Tier Zero] [Attributes: Dark Element, Spiritual Type] [Skills: Desire Absorption, Enchanting Eyes] [Cultivation suggestions: Utilize Dark Night Crystal, Fallen Feather... can enhance the Guardian Beast’s talent rank]
Gu Xing stared at the display, his mind racing with excitement.
Is this... a cheat?!
To his knowledge, no one in this world could see the hidden stats of a Guardian Beast, much less receive a perfect Cultivation guide!
The possibilities were endless.
It meant that by following these instructions, he could push this Enchanting Demon to Epic Nine Stars, or perhaps even... the Legendary Level!
As his heart pounded, the Enchanting Demon stepped toward him, leaning against him with an obedient air.
The teacher suddenly remembered something and warned him sternly:
"Gu Xing, finalize the contract with your Guardian Beast immediately to prevent any complications!"
Gu Xing was about to comply—
"SCREECH—!"
A piercing bird's cry sliced through the air!
The crowd looked up to see a giant turquoise bird with a five-meter wingspan plummeting toward them, the wind from its wings tossing the ceremonial banners aside.
The bird touched down, and a middle-aged man dressed in expensive, flowing robes stepped off.
He wore a practiced, insincere smile, but his eyes were glued to the Enchanting Demon standing next to Gu Xing.
"Congratulations, Teacher Wang! To host a ceremony that produces an Epic Talent is monumental news for our city!"
Chen Shan offered a polite salute, his voice dripping with false friendliness.
Teacher Wang narrowed his eyes. "To what do we owe the honor, Boss Chen? I thought you were far too busy for a small altar like this."
"Haha, the altar is the heart of Lin Yuan City. It's only right that I show my concern."
Chen Shan smiled, but he didn't slow down. He walked straight toward Gu Xing.
"Young man—"
He placed a fatherly hand on Gu Xing’s shoulder. "My son is also graduating this year, and he is in need of a powerful companion. Why don't you transfer this Epic Level beast to me?"
The mask was off!
Gu Xing’s eyes sharpened as he realized the man’s game.
Chen Shan, the head of the most powerful trade guild in the city!
He was trying to strong-arm a student out of his prize!
Gu Xing glanced toward Teacher Wang for support.
"Longxia law is clear: no one can seize a summoned beast without the Master's explicit consent."
"Meaning, as long as you refuse, no one can touch your beast today."
Hearing the teacher's words, Gu Xing felt a sense of relief.
He looked Chen Shan in the eye and spoke firmly:
"I'm sorry, but I refuse."
Chen Shan’s smile didn't even flicker, as if he had expected this resistance.
"Don't be so quick to say no."
He held up a single finger. "Ten million. That is more than enough to buy an Excellent Talent beast and still have plenty left over for resources."
His eyes crinkled as he leaned in, his voice becoming a seductive whisper:
"The cost of Cultivation for an Epic Talent is astronomical. You are just a common student; why struggle? Take the money and live a comfortable life instead."
Anyone else might have been swayed by such a fortune.
But Gu Xing only felt contempt.
"What a joke!"
With his system, he had a clear path to the Legendary Level!
Ten million?
That wouldn't even buy a single feather from a Legendary beast!
He opened his mouth to reject the offer again—
"I... I think he has a point."
A soft, timid voice spoke up from beside him.
Gu Xing froze, turning his head in pure disbelief.
The one who had spoken was the Enchanting Demon snuggling against his arm!
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