Athena's movement lightly paused for a moment, only then did she receive the flame from Asher's hand.
After opening the box, the outer layer of the Three-colored flame was still wrapped in an invisible, transparent existence.
This way, it wouldn't cause unnecessary harm during use.
Extremely quick and convenient.
The Three-colored flame was also swallowed by Little Sun.
The most exciting moment had arrived.
One second, two seconds, three seconds… nearly three minutes passed, and Little Sun's body didn't seem to show the slightest change.
Everyone fell into silence.
Was this… a failure?
Before those wanting to watch the fun could let out cheers.
A dazzling light suddenly burst out from Little Sun's body.
The light of evolution.
Athena, who was facing this scene at close range, slowly opened her mouth, her face full of disbelief.
Amber beside her didn't fare much better.
"It actually really succeeded?", Amber murmured, her voice full of disbelief.
'Succeeded? It actually succeeded?'
'What about the repeated deduction and experimentation that was promised?'
'One or two years, three or five years for possible results, isn't that all considered normal?'
'Why is it that when it comes to Asher, it's as if this law doesn't exist at all?'
Amber widened her eyes, looking at Asher, her gaze filled with confusion and disbelief.
Athena's feelings were even more joyous, mixed with complexity and shock.
'Isn't this… doesn't this look a bit too easy? Isn't this going a bit too smoothly?'
Regarding the matter of finding a pet beast evolution path and Professor Asher researching the evolution path of Little Sun, Athena had never thought of giving up, but she was also not that optimistic.
In Athena's view, this might be something very difficult.
It might even require her to become famous first, then use her reputation to possibly accomplish it.
But today, at this very moment.
This seemingly impossible thing was accomplished.
Even the words "overjoyed to tears" couldn't fully express the joy in her heart.
Athena's eyes stared intently at Little Sun, who was wrapped in light.
That ball of light slowly grew bigger and stretched, as if some form was about to emerge from within.
Head.
Body.
Limbs.
Tail.
And more unseen details within.
Bit by bit, it grew bigger.
When the light ball finally landed on the stage, it was about two meters in size, and its form was worlds apart from Little Sun's original appearance.
At the moment the light was about to dissipate, everyone including Athena subconsciously held their breath.
They… were about to witness what kind of pet beast?
Ash-grey fur.
Slightly curved double horns.
Slender and agile, powerful limbs.

Asher instantly understood the word "pure beauty."
It was an adjective.
Simply used to describe the level of beauty of the beast before them.
That hard-to-describe aesthetic of restrained charm was vividly and thoroughly portrayed.
"This is…", Athena looked at the evolved Little Sun, paused her steps, then ran toward the Pure Beauty Qilin.
She tightly hugged the Pure Beauty Qilin before her.
At that moment, the Pure Beauty Qilin subspecies emitted a faint glow similar in color to its fur.
Like smoke, like mist.
Drifting throughout the entire venue.
At some unknown moment, everyone felt as if their emotions had become peaceful and serene.
Killing intent? Completely nonexistent.
"Wow—", Iris, standing on the stage, couldn't help but let out an emotional sound after feeling the shroud of this power.
It really felt like something extraordinary.
Asher had nailed it.
Little Sun's ability… had truly exceeded everyone's expectations.
It was a kind of power that ordinary people couldn't imagine.
Beautiful and powerful.
"Didn't expect… it actually succeeded?", Charlie looked at the Pure Beauty Qilin subspecies on the stage, his gaze filled with shock.
Couldn't believe it. From start to finish, how long had it even been? A new evolution form of a pet beast was now clearly presented before their eyes?
'Is this talent?'
'Is this genius?'
"...I suddenly kind of doubt now, was it really the right choice for me to apply to Bluewind University, to apply for the pet beast evolution research department at Bluewind University."
Seriously, Charlie wasn't exaggerating. Asher's displayed strength was just too exaggerated.
When one person's ability exceeds others too greatly, it can easily strike down others' confidence and make them question life.
Charlie was now in that state.
Connor's gaze was firmly fixed on Asher's figure.
Even the Pure Beauty Qilin subspecies couldn't move his sight a bit.
"No problem," Connor shouted loudly, "Professor Asher is amazing! Extremely amazing! Didn't we already know that?"
While speaking, Connor turned to look at Charlie and Taylor.
Taylor nodded repeatedly.
Exactly, weren't they already well aware of Professor Asher's previous achievements
"Having such a person always walking ahead to lead the way, isn't that a very fortunate thing?", Connor spoke sincerely.
Taylor smiled with a face full of sunshine and gave Connor a thumbs up.
"Well said!"
"Exactly right!"
"That's how it is!"
Off to the side, Charlie: "..."
Charlie held his forehead with a headache expression, "Although that's what you say, but…"
As he spoke, Charlie paused.
That's how the words go, but truly getting past that mental hurdle is not an easy thing.
Asher's strength can be like a bright lamp, illuminating and guiding their path forward.
Similarly, Asher's strength can also be like a towering mountain, pressing heavily upon their heads.
Anyone who has met Asher and gotten to know him is very clear on how strong he is.
Want to surpass Asher in the field of pet evolution research? That's almost an impossible thing to accomplish.
Can there really be no psychological shadow from that?
Charlie asked himself honestly and felt he probably couldn't do it.
Now looking at Asher on stage, he felt tremendous mental pressure, truly enormous.
"Actually, it's not that bad," Connor seemed to see what Charlie was thinking, and heavily slapped Charlie on the back.
With such force, it almost made Charlie spit out a mouthful of old blood.
"Jealousy, envy, those emotions are all part of being human."
"We still have to focus on our own strength, and then it won't be so stressful," As he spoke, Connor lowered his head and started counting on his fingers.
"I just hope I can become a bit stronger now… Fox-Fox's next evolution path and growth direction are already very clear, and after Fox-Fox evolves into Little Moon Fox, its next evolution path doesn't need too much worry either…", When Connor got to this point, he couldn't help but reveal a silly smile of "hehehe" on his face.
Can't help it, just thinking about it makes him happy.
Life's biggest difficulties, have already been more than half resolved!
Just thinking about it makes him joyful.
How could he not smile?
Charlie: "..."
Charlie let out a long sigh.
Though he hadn't immediately figured out what exactly was going on in front of him, seeing the optimistic expressions of Connor and Taylor, his mood did improve a lot.
"I understand what you both mean."
"I won't overthink it."
It's just that after truly witnessing Asher's ability, whether picking up or letting go, it still takes a bit of time to sort out inside.
———
Is Asher aware of the pressure his display of power brings to the students? Of course he is.
Asher glanced at the various amazed, astonished, disbelieving, reverent, fearful, etc., etc.… ever-changing looks from below the stage.
Asher was aware, very aware, extremely aware.
Because this was originally part of the goal he wanted to achieve.
Asher smiled and looked at Athena, who was hugging the evolved Pure Beauty Qilin subspecies, "Mm… just about what I expected, no major surprises."
"Miss Athena raised Little Sun very well, that's why the evolution went so smoothly."
Hearing Asher's words.
Athena, who was completely in a state of massive joy, finally came to her senses.
"No no no!", Athena quickly turned her head to Asher upon hearing that, "It's all thanks to you, Professor Asher, that today…"
Before Athena could finish, Asher smiled and interrupted her, "I won't deny I had some contribution, but the coordination between you and Little Sun as the main actors is the real key to today's perfect ending."
In terms of talking, Asher was obviously better.
Honestly speaking, Athena wasn't even a match for Asher.
Athena could only continue hugging the neck of the Pure Beauty Qilin subspecies, looking at Asher with an expression of "whatever you say is right."
Asher kept smiling. He didn't feel a thing.
Why should he feel awkward from just a little glance?
Asher very calmly turned his head, preparing to give a simple conclusion to today's event.
The strength has been shown.
The cool act has been performed.
Next should be…
Before Asher could say anything, a huge commotion suddenly erupted from the students below the stage.
"Whoa! Awesome!"
"Professor Asher, you are my god!"
"Professor Asher, please teach me! I want to learn too!"
"Coach! I want to study pet evolution research!"
"Professor Asher, look at us! Weak! Hungry! Please teach us!"
"Professor Asher, are you accepting students? Totally qualified college students here!"
"Professor Asher, please don't set the threshold so high! Can't Beast Tamers also be considered? Beast Tamers want to be your students too!"
"What kind of dream are you dreaming! I can even hear the clatter of your abacus!"
Chaotic voices filled the venue.
Seeing Asher's godlike display, not only were the crowd not intimidated, they cheered even more enthusiastically.
To a degree that even idioms can't fully describe.
Just ask all the students present, well, those from Bluewind University. Who wouldn't want to learn that skill from Asher?
Even Beast Tamers were saying, the threshold really doesn't need to be that strict. They could learn along too, couldn't they?
They absolutely weren't trying to use this opportunity, being close to the source, to maybe have Asher help them check their pets someday.
Asher: "..."
Asher fell silent.
Asher realized the development and direction of things weren't quite as he had imagined?
Asher pondered briefly.
Everyone was very excited.
It was hard for him to outright refuse.
But to say he'd carve out time to teach students… that was a very difficult thing for Asher.
After thinking it over, Asher still didn't directly refuse.
After all, the enthusiasm shown by everyone was too strong, and it wouldn't be good for Asher to reject them outright.
Besides, if Asher could really do that, he wouldn't be here today.
"Hmm…", Asher stroked his chin, putting on a troubled and contemplative look.
The students below the stage were very tactful, all quieted down one by one.
What if they missed what Professor Asher said and he went back on his word?
What?
You say that's impossible?
Hmm… somehow, looking at Professor Asher on stage, many students felt like if something like that were to happen, it wouldn't be entirely surprising?
Thinking that, quite a few students instinctively became annoyed, hey? Why is their impression of Professor Asher like this?
Isn't there something a bit off here?
"I understand everyone's excitement," Asher smiled, like he had come up with a solution on the spot.
He raised his index finger and smiled as he said, "My time really isn't very abundant, but…"
Saying that, Asher paused.
And met countless pairs of shining eyes.
There were two more beside him.
Belonging to Athena and Amber.
Don't ask. If you do, the answer is that everyone wants to attend Asher's class.
Small class not enough, big class will do.
"Little Moon Fox."
Asher's gaze shifted and fell on Connor in the front row.
"Huh?", Connor pointed at his nose with a puzzled expression.
What?
Why is Professor Asher suddenly talking about Little Moon Fox?
His Fox-Fox hasn't even evolved yet.
"I've already pointed out Fox-Fox's other attribute evolution paths, continuing the research will be somewhat difficult, but not impossibly so," As he spoke, Asher nodded, like he agreed with what he just said.
The crowd below: "..."
Though we get it. Professor Asher, shouldn't you consider our identity? We're just students.
Students who haven't graduated and have no experience.
"So the assignment I'm giving you all is Little Moon Fox."
"Research the evolution direction of Little Moon Fox."
"If anyone can do it in one year…", Asher saw the pale faces of the crowd and thought, hmm, maybe that's a bit too much?
One year.
Even professors outside specializing in pet evolution research might not be able to do that, let alone students who still have classes?
"Then make it two years."
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