Final Year Examination (2)

As Mo Bei listened to the clan leader's speech, he could not help but think:

'Looks like the fact that there is a beast tide, yet not so scary as depicted in the novel caused the leader to hand out more generous rewards. He also seems confident that the first place will be his disciple...How naive. Had the original Fang Yuan been here, Fang Zheng would have progressed faster. However, Fang Yuan still is in the middle stage, and left the home. There was no interaction between the two brothers, so Fang Zheng's fighting spirit is only fueled by the desire to triumph over me. But rivalry is a much gentler feeling in comparison to despair and hate, thus explaining his slower growth rate'

Looking in the audience, he recognized a lot of familiar faces.

All nine Rank 3 Elders were gathered next to the clan leader. Each one of them was in charge of a clan branch. After graduation, every student would have to either join a team of Gu Masters or become part of a clan branch. Although teams of Gu Master were not necessarily attached to one particular branch of the clan, they were still most of the time specialized in one particular area, and thus completed missions related to the said branch.

[Gu Yue Mo Chen - Middle Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Investigation Hall]

Mo Chen, leader of the Mo family, was in charge of the Investigation Branch. His family specialized in stealth and espionage missions, serving as the clan's scouts and surveillers. They were crucial in predicting the wolf beast tide and making necessary preparations.

[Gu Yue Chi Lian - Middle Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Gathering Hall]

The Gathering Branch was led by Chi Lian, the current patriarch of the Chi family and a Middle Stage Rank 3 Elder. The Gu Masters in this faction were the fighting strength of the clan, completing subjugation and gathering tasks ranging from dealing with wild beast kings to collecting materials for refinement and food purposes.

[Gu Yue Yao Ji - Middle Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Medicinal Hall]

Yao Ji, a Middle Stage Rank 3 Elder, was in charge of the Medicinal Hall. This large building was akin to a hospital, where healing Gu Masters trained their skills. The Gu worms used by the Medicinal Hall had supernatural effects that greatly enhanced their healing abilities.

[Gu Yue Chi Zhong - Initial Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Punishment Hall]

The Punishment Hall was under the leadership of Chi Zhong, an Initial Stage Rank 3 Elder. This hall was responsible for maintaining discipline within the clan, often carrying out punishments and enforcing rules. Although he belonged to the Chi family, he was very impartial, causing Chi Lian to look down on him. However, his virtues made the clan leader appoint him as the punishment hall.

[Dark Hall Elder - Peak Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Dark Hall (Defense)]

The Dark Hall was led by an unknown Peak Stage Rank 3 Elder. Few could see his face, yet everyone respected him. This hall was responsible for the defense of the clan and dealt with threats from outside forces. The Gu Masters in this hall were experts in the assassinations and counter intelligence forces of the clan. They were also the ones to act in case of inner conflicts.

[Gu Yue Ling Guang - Initial Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Logistic Hall]

Ling Guang, an Initial Stage Rank 3 Elder, was in charge of the Logistic Hall. This hall was responsible for the logistics of the clan, including the transportation and storage of materials and resources. In times of war, they were of utmost importance, since they would always be the ones to generate food with food-type Gu worms. Usually, less talented Gu Masters joined the hall.

[Gu Yue Suo Ping - Middle Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Secret Hall]

Suo Ping, a Middle Stage Rank 3 Elder, was in charge of the Secret Hall. This hall dealt with confidential information and secret missions, often carrying out sabotage tasks. Mo Bei knew that only the elites could join the Secret Hall.

[Gu Yue Mei Zhong - Initial Stage Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Beast Hall]

Yao Zhong, an Initial Stage Rank 3 Elder, was in charge of the Beast Hall. This hall specialized in the cultivation of Gu worms that allowed the Gu Masters to communicate with and control animals. The Gu Masters in this hall were skilled in taming and training beasts. However, only a couple of Gu Masters could walk this path, due to the difficulty and cost of raising beast taming Gu Masters.

[Gu Yue Zhong Bu - Initial Stage 3 Rank 3 Elder in charge of the Academy]

Zhong Bu, an Initial Stage Rank 3 Elder, was in charge of the Academy. This hall was responsible for the education and training of the clan's younger generation of Gu Masters, preparing them for the challenges they would face in the world of Gu Masters.