** Ok, Pic above is Shun Rong's transformation. Imagine the pic in a younger version since I only found pics to when he gets older. Also imagine the pic with red eyes and green wisps coming out of his hands and not black. Alright... btw, thanks for the comments. Your comments give me the spirit to write this story. Ideas are coming in fast and thank god I'm writing them down rather than letting them fly away. So... expect some chapters coming up as soon as possible. (If there aren't any interruptions, which there are sure to be some... ugh)**
THIRD PERSON POV
Shun Rong sat up from the ground and looked at his parents that was kneeling beside him along with servants. His mother and the servants bore a worried face while his father kept on observing his actions which made him curious about his father's sudden behaviour towards him.
"Shun Rong, are you feeling alright? Do you feel different? Do you remember anything?" Feng Liqin asked altogether, worry clouding his mind. Shun Rong looked at his mother with a puzzled look but answered, nonetheless. "I'm fine, Imperial Mother. I don't feel anything unusual, and I don't think I remember when I came to lay down here in the middle of the courtyard." He answered each of his mother's question to ease him. Feng Liqin felt relieved knowing his son was feeling well after his Connection Stage.
"Thank Goodness. You gave us a big fright, Shun Rong. Please don't scare me like that ever again." Feng Liqin lightly scolded his son that only laughed at his mother. Looking around he finally noticed the man sitting on his left and a boy older than him behind his parents that were on his right. "Imperial Mother, Imperial Father, who are these two people?" Shun Rong asked.
Huang Longwei pursed his lips while glaring at the mysterious man beside Shun Rong. "The man behind me will be your new guard from now on Shun Rong. I'll explain the other needed information later. For now, then man beside you is your magical beast." With those words, Shun Rong looked at the man beside him in wonder. His eyes light up as he realizes his situation.
"Imperial Father, does this mean I'm now in the Connection Stage?" Shun Rong asked excitedly. Huang Longwei only nodded as confirmation. Shun Rong jumped towards the beast within human form after hearing his father's confirmation enthusiastically. Unfortunately, Shun Rong was quickly shoved off of the man. Shun Rong looked up questionably at the man with a slight frown. 'Why does my beast look displeased with me? I'm his master. Shouldn't he obey me?' Shun Rong thought within his mind.
"Of course, I'm displeased with you. I did not choose you as my master. My beast's side did. If it were my choice, I wouldn't choose a young staged cultivator like you." Said the male with a deep voice equalled to the Emperor's voice. The male had chosen harsh words with a monotonous voice to be used against the young prince. The man then stood and turned to walk away until the Empress stopped him.
"Wait!" The man looked back at Feng Liqin with uninterested eyes. "Please don't leave. I'm sure there is a reason behind your beast's choice in choosing a master. I would be grateful if you stayed to help my son cultivate since he is a rare case as you can see." Shun Rong that was still in shock with the words said to him, looked questioningly at his mother.
"Who are you to say those words to me? I'm an elder within the beast world. The oldest and last of my kind. I listen to no one except the guardian of the Forbidden Forest." The man said arrogantly.
Feng Liqin gave him a gentle and kind smile. "I'm known as the Empress here but within the Forbidden Forest and the beast world, I'm known as Jian Huren." The man's eyes widen. He then knelt to the ground in front of Feng Liqin with his head held down, showing the sign of obedience. Feng Liqin giggled at the man while everyone else stood back in shock except for the Emperor that kept observing his son.
"Your Highness forgive my rudeness as I wasn't aware of who you were. I am grateful to be in your presence." Feng Liqin kept on a smile as finds the situation amusing. "My name is Fan, and I am a Manticore and the last of my kind."
"Hello, Fan. How about we continue our little conversation inside? We can dismiss the little misunderstanding that is happening at the moment." Feng Liqin said with a smile while hugging Shun Rong tightly to his side. Fan nodded and stood up to follow the Empress but was stopped by the Emperor.
"Wait, my love. The Connection Stage has not been completed yet. Shun Rong, stay where you are beside Fan. What happened earlier was only the beginning." Huang Longwei said with a frown. He then took Feng Liqin in his arms and pulled him back to where they stood moments ago with the others. "Fan." Huang Longwei called out. "Be sure to prepare yourself as I won't be responsible for what might happen to you next."
Fan looked at the Emperor quizzically, wondering what the Emperor meant. A few minutes later, Shun Rong's whole body slumped down. His black hair grew longer until his knees, the air around him became foggy and his right hand started producing green wisp. Fan, in shock, stayed still as he watched the boy's sudden transformation. Slowly, Shun Rong raised his head with eyes closed. Everyone waited anxiously for what might happen next as they watched the young prince. Then, as Shun Rong opened his eyes, everyone almost couldn't breathe as they looked at his eyes.
His bright, forest - green eyes.