192: Weird Lin Ning

The reason why things with the same peculiar attribute as the Celestial Transformation Dragon could be clearly presented and their Skills displayed was not solely due to Li Wen's sufficient authority.

Instead, it was because he successfully obtained important supplementary information provided by the "Second Bureau" Pokedex.

As for why the Energy Value appeared to be infinite, its essence was due to the limitations of the current official measurement tools.

In Li Wen's mind, various thoughts surged like a tide.

At this moment, the Dao Snake Priest slowly opened his mouth, emitting a low, majestic voice.

"Are these the ones who have come to participate in this trial?"

Standing beside him, "Dog", as the person in charge of this operation, appeared very composed. He stepped forward and naturally began to communicate with the Dao Snake Priest opposite him.

"Respected Priest, you are absolutely right. These are the young talents from our Eastern Splendor region who have come to undergo the trial."

The Dao Snake Priest merely swept his gaze around, as if instantly discerning the detailed condition of everyone present.

Then, he nodded slightly, indicating he understood, and slowly said,

"This time is quite special; there's even a Commander-level individual among them."

"I hope you all can bring some unexpected surprises this time. Alright, everyone, please follow me back to the tribe."

As the Dao Snake Priest's voice fell, the other Snake-People warriors immediately turned around without hesitation, their movements uniform, clearly well-trained.

Li Wen, still in a dazed state, after some thought and observation, finally gained a somewhat vague understanding of the current situation.

The Dao Snake Priest held absolute authority here.

However, what was strange was that the authority he wielded did not stem from immense power, but rather seemed to be due to a special and mysterious mission.

The Snake-People outside the tribe had always strictly adhered to various commands as their code of conduct.

But once they returned to their own tribal territory, the entire atmosphere instantly became relaxed and pleasant, with exchanges and interactions filled with joy.

Even the Dao Snake Priest himself, who had always given off a solemn and dignified impression, now seemed to have shed a heavy mask, revealing a kind and amiable side.

It made one wonder if his previous stern and cold demeanor was merely a necessary means to cope with external pressure.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the crowd. The speaker was one of the Overlord-level individuals, whose appearance closely resembled an evolved form of the Serpent Stone Statue.

He slowly opened his mouth and said,

"Regarding the matter of our tribe's young beasts being contracted by outsiders, we actually do not reject it. On the contrary, we even support it."

"However, two important prerequisites need to be met."

"Firstly, these young ones themselves must willingly accept the contract. This is not only necessary but also unquestionable."

"Secondly, we will set up a series of relevant tests, the purpose of which is to verify whether, after they are contracted, they can truly obtain a better growth environment and development opportunities compared to staying in the tribe."

At this moment, an Overlord-level individual, whose figure resembled an evolved Serpent Stone Statue, slowly opened his mouth.

"Elder, don't you know? Those little rascals in our tribe are as arrogant as can be!"

"They can complete any test, but those few spoiled little ancestors are truly too difficult to handle!"

Hearing this, the images of those mischievous little ones in the tribe involuntarily appeared in the Dao Snake Priest's mind. He couldn't help but chuckle and responded,

"Indeed! But ultimately, it still depends on how you guys perform on the battlefield."

"Dog" on the side heard this, his face filled with astonishment, and blurted out, "What? Even the battlefield is open to outsiders now?"

The Dao Snake Priest's smiling face instantly became serious, and he said in a deep voice,

"Even if our Serpent People Tribe can protect this land forever, there will always be a day when we need support."

"Letting the geniuses of Eastern Splendor understand the battlefield in advance is not necessarily a bad thing. Moreover, this is also Shi Daizhi's intention."

"Dog" nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, expressing agreement.

"So that's how it is. No wonder I was arranged to be a protector. Lord Shi Daizhi's foresight is truly profound!"

Immediately after, he sharply changed the subject and asked,

"So, should we depart immediately, or prepare a little more and wait for a moment?"

A hint of a smile reappeared on the Dao Snake Priest's face.

"Little 'Dog', you've been guarding here for so long, and your impatience still hasn't changed. Let your Eastern Splendor geniuses rest first, and let the little ones interact with them."

Upon arriving at the pre-built residences in Eastern Splendor, Li Wen had not yet had time to unpack his luggage when he heard a commotion outside the house.

Feeling curious, he quickly put down the clothes he was organizing and hurried out of the room to investigate.

When he stepped out and looked closely, he saw a group of figures standing not far away. Upon closer inspection, they were precisely the little ones the Dao Snake Priest had mentioned earlier.

He hadn't expected these young ones to launch an offensive first, actively choosing Beastmasters, instead of waiting for the trial participants to seek them out.

The reason why this place was so lively was that, although these Snake-People had the word "people" in their name, they actually possessed some traits unique to humans.

Unlike other ordinary beasts, this unique race was born with the ability to speak, without needing to cultivate to the Overlord-level to master this Skill like other species.

At this moment, the red-haired Snake-Person at the front of this group was staring intently at Lin Ning, shaking his head repeatedly, and slowly said,

"Your talent is indeed very suitable for me, but unfortunately, your current strength is still too weak."

Facing these seemingly slightly mocking words, Lin Ning's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of anger or embarrassment.

Instead, he responded calmly,

"I will be one of the guardians of this land. If you truly deem me worthy, then when I become stronger in the future, I believe we will certainly have the opportunity to meet again."