Genius Beast Taming: Starting from Awakening an S-Rank Talent

Commander Xu analyzed, "With equal talent, other aristocratic scions may not be able to compare with Nephew Zhou Heng. After all, Nephew Zhou Heng had already contracted two mid-level overlord-quality beasts, which is a great advantage."

Zhou's father smiled and said, "It's just to suppress the students below the level of the major families. The direct descendants of the twelve major families and the four top families can also contract with beasts of the overlord quality."

"A beast cub of Overlord quality is extremely precious. For many small families with insufficient resources, it is an impossible task to contract an Overlord quality beast cub. As for ordinary large families, how can they compare to the Zhou family of the Divine Dragon? To put it bluntly, the direct descendants of these families can never compare with a prodigy like nephew Zhou Heng."

Commander Xu's face showed longing: "While top-tier families are powerful, they are too few in number. Moreover, if Nephew Zhou Heng only had the Divine Dragon Zhou family behind him, that would be one thing, but with the addition of the Golden Crow Li family, the two ancient and large families with over three thousand years of history joining forces are more than enough to rival any top-tier family. Furthermore, for top-tier families, overlord-level beasts are also quite precious. They probably can't be as wealthy and powerful as the Divine Dragon Zhou family and the Golden Crow Li family, directly contracting two mid-level overlord-level beasts for their newly awakened descendant."

Assistant Fang chimed in, "The Commander is right. I remember that during last year's Beast Taming College Entrance Examination, only six students from the entire alliance produced contracted Overlord Beast Tamers, all of whom were of lower-level Overlord quality. It seems like the last time a mid-level Overlord quality Beast Tamer appeared in the Alliance College Entrance Examination was seven or eight years ago."

The principal of No. 3 Middle School continued, "Even if we take a step back and assume there's an incredible coincidence, besides the son of the Academic Commissioner, there might be other people in the same year who have contracted with mid-level overlord beasts, but they would only have contracted one at most. The Academic Commissioner's son, however, has contracted two. Two against one, he can't possibly lose no matter how you look at it. During the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination, the Academic Commissioner's son will definitely be the champion."

Commander Xu nodded repeatedly, praising Zhou's parents once again: "That's right, in my opinion, the Beast Taming Examination the year after next will definitely be Zhou Heng's show! Brother Zhou, and sister-in-law, the title of parents of the top scholar will fall on your heads sooner or later."

Zhou's mother beamed with joy, but remained silent.

Mr. Zhou was overjoyed: "Thank you for your kind words, Brother Xu. If that day ever comes, I will definitely hold a grand banquet to personally thank you, Brother Xu."

Commander Xu smiled and said, "I've got your words in mind. I'll be waiting!"

Zhang Yunfeng's father seized the opportunity: "Sir, I wonder if we might have the honor of having a drink with you then?"

Mr. Zhou smiled broadly: "When you all come, I will definitely treat you all well."

"Thank you very much, Professor Xue Zheng!"

"Master Gakusei..."

After a series of polite remarks, the atmosphere in the main stands became extremely harmonious.

……

Zhou Heng was unaware of what was happening in the main stands; he was currently focused on the two beast tamers fighting on the arena below.

According to the rules set before the exam, if a second-tier senior beast tamer or below is not satisfied with their current ranking, they can only choose to challenge someone of a higher level.

Once you reach the second-tier senior beast tamer level or above, you can engage in challenges against other beast tamers of the same level.

The two contestants were Ji Chao from Class 3 of the Sprint Team and Li Shiliang from Class 6 of the Sprint Team.

Both of them possessed B-grade talent, and their beast taming skills were of superior gold quality. Moreover, both were at the second-tier, third-level stage, making their fight a close contest.

In the end, half an hour later, Ji Chao's Crystal Colossus defeated Li Shiliang's Sword Shadow Mantis.

Because the Phantom Beast Clone talent is considered one of the top-tier B-grade talents, it is stronger than Li Shiliang's Pain Immunity.

Prior to this, the two had already defeated Gao Wenwu and Zhang Yunfeng.

Although Gao Wenwu's Black Fiend Wolf had reached the fourth level of the second tier, his talent was of little use in battle.

Furthermore, the Black Wolf's quality was too low, so it's normal for it to lose to Ji Chao and Li Shiliang.

As for Zhang Yunfeng, although two months have passed since the mid-term competition, his Black Water Serpent is still only at the second-tier, third level.

Because Zhang Yunfeng's talent is ultimately only C-level, even though the Blackwater Serpent is a low-grade diamond-quality beast and has a lot of resources to support it, talent is something that is innate and difficult to change. Zhang Yunfeng's talent has slowed down the Blackwater Serpent's growth, preventing it from breaking through to the second tier, fourth level.

At the same level, Zhang Yunfeng's talent was not suited for direct arena combat. The Crystal Elephant and Sword Shadow Mantis were not significantly different in quality from the Black Water Serpent. With the support of two B-level talents who were good at direct combat, the two naturally defeated him.

After that, many more people went on stage to take on the challenge, and Zhou Heng stopped paying much attention.

From beginning to end, no one dared to challenge Zhou Heng and Li Lang.

Because the gap is just too big.

Anyone who dares to challenge them will only bring shame upon themselves.

Therefore, Zhou Heng and Li Lang did not leave their seats until the final rankings of the grade competition were officially determined.

Ultimately, Zhou Heng and Li Lang remained officially ranked first and second in their grade, respectively.

Gao Wenwu's official ranking dropped from third to twelfth in the grade.

Ji Chao has officially become the third-ranked person.

Fourth is Li Shiliang, fifth is Zhang Yunfeng, and sixth is Chen Hui.

The seventh, eighth, ninth, and fifth-ranked students were all students in the sprint class who had contracted mid-level gold-quality beasts and whose levels had all reached the second tier, second level.

He Hongmei's official ranking improved slightly this time, becoming 35th in the grade.

After the rankings were officially determined, the principal of No. 3 Middle School gave a speech and then invited all the top 40 students from the first, second, and third years of high school to the stage to present them with the corresponding prizes.

After that, Commander Xu was the first to ride the Crimson Flame Lion King and fly out of the Everlasting Victory Arena, with the other powerful warriors following closely behind.

Afterwards, many students began to leave the Changsheng Arena.

Zhou Heng's first semester of high school has come to a complete end.

……

Outside the Changsheng Arena, Zhou's father and mother were waiting for Zhou Heng.

As soon as Zhou Heng came out, he ran towards them: "Dad! Mom! How did I do today?"

Mr. Zhou couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Your performance was fantastic! Although you didn't personally participate in the competition, just your presence there overwhelmed all the students. Compared to you, they paled in comparison."

Zhou Heng said solemnly, "This is all thanks to my parents. If you hadn't given me your all, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today."

Zhou's mother said with a smile, "You are such a sensible child. We have seen your efforts. We are just doing what ordinary parents should do."