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

Before Zhou Heng could ask a question, Emperor Xuanchen continued, "The reason why the Star-Devouring Kunpeng is considered the most outstanding among the high-level mythical beasts is mainly because its combat power is extremely high, far surpassing ordinary high-level mythical beasts. Among beasts of the same rank, the Star-Devouring Kunpeng can even rival low-level Chaos-quality beasts. It is said that it has two forms. When it is quiet, it is the divine Kun form you see before you, capable of devouring stars and absorbing realms, accumulating immeasurable power."

Zhou Heng listened intently, becoming happier with each word.

Emperor Xuanchen's gaze seemed to pierce through the form of the Divine Kun, revealing the even more fierce and arrogant appearance of the Star-Devouring Kunpeng: "And when it reveals its sharpness and enters battle, it can transform into the form of the Heavenly Peng. With a flap of its wings, it can reach any place that cannot be reached, and with a swipe of its claws, it can kill anything that cannot be killed. It feeds on the stars and nests in the universe."

The Kun is majestic, the Peng is unruly.

Two completely different forms, yet unified within the body of this supreme mythical being.

Zhou Heng gazed at the massive, mountain-like Star-Devouring Kunpeng cub, his heart pounding with excitement, unable to contain himself.

Seeing the shocked expression on Zhou Heng's face, Emperor Xuanchen's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile: "Heng'er, quickly go and form a contract with it! Only such a powerful divine beast is worthy of you."

Just as Zhou Heng was about to step forward and form a contract with the Star-Devouring Kunpeng, the Kunpeng suddenly opened its eyes and spoke in human language: "What era is this? Is that old man Wuyou still alive?"

Mythical-quality beasts are born at the third tier and are no less intelligent than humans, allowing them to communicate with humans without any barriers.

Emperor Xuanchen explained softly, "The Supreme Worry-Free passed away 4,200 years ago, in the 44th century. Now it is the 86th century."

A hint of melancholy appeared in the enormous eyes of the Star-Devouring Kunpeng: "So it's already the 86th century... Four thousand five hundred years ago, according to your human calendar, it should be the 41st century. The Worry-Free Supreme sealed me away. He said that one day a Beast Tamer with SSS-level talent would come here, form a contract with me, and become my contracted partner. Then I could see the light of day again, and also have the opportunity to become a Chaos-quality Beast Tamer. Which of you is the SSS-level talent Beast Tamer?"

Zhou Heng stepped forward: "We all are."

The Star-Devouring Kunpeng sized up the master and disciple: "Which of you will become my contracted partner?"

Zhou Heng stood tall and proud, exuding extraordinary confidence: "Star-Devouring Kunpeng, I will become your contracted partner."

The Star-Devouring Kunpeng urged, "Then hurry up! I've been suppressing my power and not leveling up while waiting for you, because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to form a contract with you. Although I've only just broken the seal, I already feel like I can't suppress myself any longer."

Zhou Heng immediately stepped forward, a purple light emanating from between his brows, forming a purple magic array that was directly imprinted on the head of the Star-Devouring Kunpeng.

In an instant, Zhou Heng and the Devouring Star Kunpeng established a connection, and the two officially formed a contract, becoming contractual partners.

The Star-Devouring Kunpeng no longer suppressed its power. In the blink of an eye, its size increased like an inflating balloon, doubling instantly to a size of 20,000 meters.

His level also instantly rose from the third tier, tenth level to the fourth tier, first level.

A golden aura emanated from its body, signifying that it had officially entered the growth stage from its cub stage.

Zhou Heng held out his hand: "Could you shrink your size a bit?"

"Of course, Father." In its divine Kun form, the Star-Devouring Kunpeng instantly shrunk its size to one meter and flew to Zhou Heng's side.

It first circled around Zhou Heng, and then placed its golden fins in Zhou Heng's hand.

Zhou Heng was quite surprised: "Why do you call me Father? You're much older than me."

The Star-Devouring Kunpeng bulged its round eyes: "That's what Old Man Wuyou's contracted partner calls him. Don't you like me calling you that?"

Zhou Heng reached out and cupped the massive head of the Star-Devouring Kunpeng in his hands: "Of course I like it. I'd like to give you a name, is that alright?"

The Devouring Star Kunpeng nodded: "Old Man Wuyou said that beast tamers must listen to their master, so I listen to my father in everything."

Zhou Heng pondered for a moment: "As the ancient saying goes, the Kunpeng is Kun in the water and Peng in the sky. When it travels, it soars up to ninety thousand miles high. You have two forms, and in addition, your belly contains endless space that can devour countless stars. So let's call you Wuji."

The Star-Devouring Kunpeng excitedly tossed its head and wagged its tail: "Thank you, Father."

Zhou Heng was overjoyed: "No need to be so polite, Wuji."

Seeing that Zhou Heng and the Devouring Star Kunpeng had already gotten to know each other, Emperor Xuanchen spoke up and reminded them, "Heng'er, say goodbye to Senior Primordial Ancient Tree! We should take our leave."

Zhou Heng quickly bowed to the Ancient Tree of Primordial Beginning: "Thank you very much, Senior Ancient Tree of Primordial Beginning. We will take our leave now."

Then, Emperor Xuanchen led Zhou Heng through the Star Gate and back to the Star Domain Altar.

He watched Zhou Heng playing happily with the Star-Devouring Kunpeng.

Emperor Xuanchen couldn't help but sigh, "This beast of superior mythical quality has stayed with the Primordial Ancient Tree for four thousand five hundred years, and it has finally met its destined owner."

Zhou Heng felt a sense of satisfaction: "Wuji hasn't been taken by anyone else all these years. It seems I'm still pretty lucky."

Emperor Xuanchen revealed a meaningful expression: "Actually, it's not entirely based on luck, because we are receiving the beast cubs on the territory of the Primordial Ancient Tree. Some people believe that the Primordial Ancient Tree can manipulate the distribution of mythical-quality beast cubs, and that it can even see a person's potential."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Heng's heart stirred: "Beastmasters who can receive mythical-quality beast cubs all possess SSS-level talent. Could it be that even within SSS-level talent, there are different levels?"

Emperor Xuanchen nodded: "Of course there are, but it is still unknown what methods the Primordial Ancient Tree uses to judge a person's potential."

Zhou Heng's expression turned serious: "Master, who spread this message?"

Emperor Xuanchen smiled and said, "This is a pattern that our Xuanwu Ling family has summarized, and we haven't told outsiders about it. In history, not counting you, there have been seven beast tamers who came here to receive mythical quality beasts. Among these seven people, two received mid-level mythical quality beasts, and five received low-level mythical quality beasts."

Zhou Heng instantly realized: "Besides me, could these two lucky ones be Master and the Supreme Lord of the Sea?"

Emperor Xuanchen stated bluntly: "That's right. One is my ancestor, the Supreme Dinghai, and the other is myself. Ancestor Dinghai ascended to become a tenth-tier Supreme Beast Tamer thousands of years ago, and I am about to do the same. As for the other five Beast Tamers who received SSS-level talents for lower-tier mythical beasts, apart from King Leixiao who has not yet fully matured, they have all remained at the ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamer level for their entire lives. And King Leixiao will most likely not become a tenth-tier Supreme Beast Tamer in the future either. Therefore, our Xuanwu Ling family speculates that the higher one's achievements in the future, the higher the quality of the beasts they will receive from the Primordial Ancient Tree."