Mystical beasts, despite their similar appearance, were completely different from spirit beasts, having intelligence and speech capabilities similar to, if not superior to humans.
Most of the nine great sects and seven great families had one mystical beast as a guardian.
"I am Yanxiao, guardian of the Eternal River Sect," the tiger spoke.
His voice was masculine, deep and calm , carrying the dignity of an emperor.
"The elder assigned to test you is unfortunately unable to attend. Normally, a lower level instructor would take care of this matter, but I have decided to take on this position this year," Yanxiao spoke again.
Those words immediately raised hushed whispers among the crowd.
The guardian giving the sect's selection test?
No one there had ever heard of anything like that. But for many there, just seeing the guardian, a being of the transcendent realm, was worth it, so they didn't question it.
