Chapter 312 — A Killing Spree at the National Tournament

"Holy shit... Emperor Shi used necromancy and a Shiyun-type super-tier skill to convert General Mu Huiyin's bloodline power into a spirit hero and seal it inside the ruins?? For real??"

"Damn damn damn, this ruin — why does it look so much like the Spirit Hero Ruins in the Ancient Capital?"

This second teaser for *Lost History 001: The Legend of Mu Huiyin* disclosed that General Mu Huiyin, a mixed-blood human, was tormented by the power of her bloodline, and so had no choice but to contract ice-type beasts to suppress it, earning by sheer accident the title of Ice Dragon General. At the same time, it laid bare her wretched childhood and all the suffering her mixed blood had brought her as she grew.

Experts had already analyzed the previous video, but it was only after this one that everyone finally settled, beyond any doubt, the reason General Mu Huiyin erased every trace of her own existence.

Because her mixed blood was something the world would not accept.

And so it was: in Donghuang, before the age of the Empress Dynasty, mixed-blood humans had always been regarded as alien stock.

Such a rugged road drew sighs from many a modern beastmaster.

Their hearts went out to General Mu Huiyin.

Yet what gripped countless beastmasters far more at that moment was this: General Mu Huiyin's bloodline had actually taken the form of a heroic spirit and still existed in the world??

Sealed by Emperor Shi within the Heroic Spirit Ruins of the Ancient Capital??

The news was soon confirmed outright.

Because the official account of Ancient Capital University had shared the video once again.

And along with it a comment: "According to archaeological findings, General Mu Huiyin's heroic spirit is indeed sealed within the Heroic Spirit Ruins, and what is called the Heroic Spirit Ruins is..."

The Ancient Capital University account then began to explain, in the way of popular science, just what the Heroic Spirit Ruins were.

Then came the key point.

"Not only General Mu Huiyin's heroic spirit—the heroic spirits of the many generals beneath Emperor Shi all reside within the Heroic Spirit Ruins."

"Every year, our Ancient Capital University organizes students to visit the Heroic Spirit Ruins, to commune with the spirits of antiquity and inherit the will of the sages. Those of outstanding talent may even win a spirit's recognition and contract with it. Better to act than to yearn—we welcome you to apply to the Archaeology Department of Ancient Capital University next year. Hugs.jpg."

A plot by the Ancient Capital University admissions office!

No—a plot in broad daylight, for all to see!

Every beastmaster wiped the drool from his lips, suspecting this was nothing but Ancient Capital University's recruitment tactic.

Access to the Heroic Spirit Ruins truly was Ancient Capital University's core competitive edge.

But necromancy was not a thing everyone cared to embrace.

Even if what it had once been were the sages of antiquity, some beastmasters still could not stomach it.

They felt that, all else being equal, it was inferior to other types: the Imperial Capital's dragon-type resources and Star Capital's mechanical beasts were just as enticing.

Ancient Capital University had its core competitiveness, and the other universities naturally had theirs; every university could offer rare beast resources no less impressive than the Heroic Spirit Ruins to draw in new students.

And the conditions for a spirit in the Heroic Spirit Ruins to acknowledge a master were indeed high—that much was beyond dispute.

But this time, one had to admit General Mu Huiyin was simply too charismatic: mixed-blood human, red hair and crimson eyes, formidable strength, a beautiful general—stack those labels together and a great many beastmasters lost their heads on the spot.

"Got it. Applying to Ancient Capital University next year!"

"Is there still time to transfer schools now?"

"Damn it, I wanted Ancient Capital University, but my mom signed me up for Star Capital University."

"I'm eight now, ten more years till university—wonder if I still have a chance..."

"In your dreams. Also—Ancient Capital University, pay up." Shi Qi scrolled through the comments one by one and shook his head.

But still...

When the national tournament came around, if everyone learned he had gone and contracted Mu Huiyin's heroic spirit in advance, he wouldn't end up as public enemy number one—would he?