C1 I Was Reborn into a Giant Panda!!

In the Firmament Realm's Lee Dynasty, a group of cultivators carefully escorted a mutated beast into the Royal Beast Garden.

"Your Majesty, this is the very mutated beast that triggered an earthquake in the back mountain a few days ago," one of them reported.

"There were no casualties at the time. This creature is quite extraordinary, as it has the power to cause earthquakes. We've captured it to present to you."

The commanding soldier wore a stern, focused look, the picture of loyalty.

Emperor Zhuang Penghai of the Lee Dynasty stood just outside the Beast Garden fence, observing the creature from a distance.

It resembled a bear, but its fur was a striking pattern of black and white, making it look quite adorable.

"Your Majesty, this mutated beast is truly endearing," Consort Zhao remarked, her eyes sparkling at the sight of the black and white bear. She cozied up to Emperor Lee, clearly charmed by the creature.

The bear was small, no more than a few dozen centimeters in length, clearly still a cub and irresistibly cute.

Consort Zhao watched it with a heart brimming with delight.

The only issue was that the black and white bear seemed a bit simple-minded.

Despite being captured, it had not resisted at all; instead, it had continued to sleep.

Even now, it slumbered deeply, snoring softly and shifting in its sleep.

Watching this, Consort Zhao felt her heart melt.

She longed to embrace it!

"No, this black and white bear is far too dangerous," a voice cautioned.

"Consort Zhao, you mustn't get too close," another advised.

Emperor Lee, too, was taken with the black and white bear.

Even in its youth, it had the power to cause earthquakes, indicating it was a spirit beast of immense potential!

If he raised it properly and formed a beast contract, the Lee Dynasty might gain another guardian deity.

In this world, everyone had the potential to cultivate.

And the first step in cultivation was to sign a beast contract!

A beastmaster's level and skills were mirrored by their Natal Beast.

During cultivation, the beastmaster and spirit beast would progress together, and if they trained simultaneously, their cultivation speed would double.

Thus, everyone was eager to form a contract with a spirit beast.

A formidable spirit beast was essential for any true powerhouse!

Given that this black and white bear could induce earthquakes in its infancy, its power was undoubtedly formidable.

For the good of the Lee Dynasty, Emperor Lee would certainly not bestow such a reward upon his concubines!

"Summon the princes and princesses."

"Have them attempt to forge a contract with this mutated beast."

Emperor Lee gestured with a wave of his hand, urging his attendants to hasten the completion of the task.

The strength of this mutated beast was immense; he was determined to reserve the chance to bond with it for his offspring!

While he pondered this, the black and white bear stirred, shaking its head as it awoke.

Wu Zhi yawned, emerging from slumber.

He abruptly realized he was in unfamiliar surroundings.

He had recently transmigrated to a remote mountain in the Firmament Realm. Yet now, he found himself lying on a soft expanse of grass.

Turning his head, he noticed several individuals of noble bearing scrutinizing him.

"Have I been captured?"

Wu Zhi sighed in resignation.

For a transmigrator, his plight was astonishing.

Back on Earth, he was a disciplined worker, toiling under the yoke of capitalism.

He never truly savored life until his transmigration.

And now, he wasn't even human anymore.

He had become a panda.

The shock of this revelation nearly made him spit blood.

But he quickly came to terms with his new reality.

His days consisted of munching bamboo and chasing wild rabbits—eating and sleeping were all that remained.

For him, capture was a minor inconvenience.

Wu Zhi tried to scratch his head, only to discover his arms were too short to reach.

Lacking a system, a common feature for transmigrators, he had come to terms with his lot.

Life had dealt him this hand, and he resolved not to fight it.

Should he face an insurmountable problem, he'd resort to acting cute in hopes of assistance.

Surviving on cuteness was the very life he had longed for in his past existence.

To question whether his cuteness could be traded for sustenance was now an affront to his identity.

In his former life, he was akin to a national treasure adored by billions!

Such allure was irresistible.

After a moment's thought, Wu Zhi decided to turn over.

He wasn't hungry, so he might as well sleep a bit longer.

On the other side of the Beast Garden fence, Emperor Lee watched the scene unfold, his hands trembling involuntarily.

He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but there was something odd about this mutated beast.

Common sense would suggest that upon realizing it had been captured, the creature would attempt to flee, right?

Why then did it simply turn over and fall back asleep?

The situation was utterly ridiculous!

And the beast was incredibly lazy to boot!

Consort Zhao, standing next to him, could barely contain her excitement when Wu Zhi rolled over. She desperately wanted to embrace the creature.

Roughly a quarter of an hour later, the eunuch arrived with several princes and princesses in tow, heading to the Royal Beast Garden.

Emperor Lee had an astonishing number of offspring.

During his reign, he had managed to father more than three children a year on average, a feat that placed him at the forefront among emperors of neighboring nations.

Rumor had it that other emperors even sought Emperor Lee's secret to such prolificacy!

As a result, eight princes and princesses had reached the age suitable for forming a beast contract.

All of them were around six years old, the prime time for such a significant event.

Among these royal children, one stood out as not quite fitting in with the rest.

Despite her youth, she occasionally exuded an air of maturity that seemed out of place.

She was Emperor Lee's seventeenth daughter, Zhuang Banxue.

She was disinterested; her presence here was merely a formality.

As someone who had been reborn, she was destined to become the Empress who would one day unite the Firmament Realm and lead her forces into the Immortal Realm. To her, a spirit beast was trivial.

Zhuang Banxue arched an eyebrow and gazed into the Beast Garden, only to be taken aback.

"A panda?"

She was astounded.

Wasn't this a mutated beast from the Immortal Realm? What was it doing in the Firmament Realm?

Moreover, it was a juvenile panda!

In her past life, she had never encountered this mutated beast in the Firmament Realm.

Had she seen it before, she certainly would have remembered!

Zhuang Banxue quickly dismissed her earlier disinterest.

If it was a panda, how could she possibly pass it up?

In the Immortal Realm, it was a renowned mutated beast. She was clueless as to how it had ended up in the mortal world!

Just then, Emperor Lee spoke up.

"This is a mutated beast. I'm not sure of its exact species."

"Who among you wishes to attempt signing a contract with this creature?"

When Emperor Lee addressed the gathering, all eight princes and princesses turned their gazes toward Wu Zhi.

The offspring of the imperial family were known for their early maturity.

Without delay, a princess with a captivating voice said, "Father, I would like to sign a contract with this mutated beast."

Her eyes were fixed on Wu Zhi, filled with adoration.

Strength aside, its adorableness was paramount!