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

Emperor Xuanchen said nonchalantly, "Heng'er, there's nothing inappropriate about it. They are your junior disciples, and you are their elder. Your talent is also better than theirs, so it's only right that you let them do as you please. Besides, it's all their own choice."

The old man in black quickly replied, "Grandmaster is right, this was all of our own free will."

The old man in yellow echoed, "It's our good fortune to be able to be at the beck and call of our junior uncle."

When they said this, there wasn't the slightest bit of reluctance on their faces, because if they weren't Zhou Heng's junior apprentices, they wouldn't be qualified to take care of him personally.

As the thirteenth person in the history of the East to possess an SSS-level talent, Zhou Heng is someone many people want to get close to.

Although the two elders possessed S-level talent and were nominally members of the Ling family, they were already over 230 years old.

A seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamer has a lifespan of only 360 years.

With their talent, it's quite fortunate that they could become seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers.

It's highly unlikely that he'll be able to advance to the eighth-tier King Beastmaster level in the future through a straightforward process.

Zhou Heng, on the other hand, is guaranteed to become a ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamer, and may even have the potential to advance to a tenth-tier Supreme Beast Tamer.

By following Zhou Heng, the two old men might even have the chance to advance to the eighth-tier Monarch Beastmaster.

Moreover, it's not just them who benefit; even their descendants can gain advantages through the ancestral worship.

Even though Emperor Xuanchen had already arranged for a ninth-tier beast to protect Zhou Heng, the two of them could only act as caregivers, but it was still a desirable job that they couldn't get.

Taking care of Zhou Heng closely means being able to be in constant contact with him, which is a perfect opportunity to cultivate a relationship with him. Sooner or later, they will become very close to Zhou Heng.

Like the ministers who followed the emperor in ancient times.

Emperor Xuanchen has many disciples on his honorary title, and these disciples have taken on even more disciples. If they hadn't married into the Xuanwu Ling family and hadn't been so diligent and conscientious, they wouldn't have had a chance this time.

Seeing that Emperor Xuanchen had made up his mind, Zhou Heng no longer refused: "In that case, I will listen to Master in everything."

The old man in black on the left stepped forward, a gentle smile on his face, and bowed to Zhou Heng: "The title bestowed upon this junior by the Alliance is Marquis Tianyin. From now on, we will protect Junior Uncle closely. If you need any orders, please give them."

Zhou Heng smiled and nodded, "I'll be relying on you from now on, Junior Nephew Tianyin."

Upon seeing this, the elderly man in yellow on the right also bowed and clasped his hands in greeting, his voice booming: "The Alliance has bestowed upon me the title of Marquis of Thousand Blades. I will certainly do my utmost to share the burdens of my junior uncle in the future!"

"Thank you for your help, Nephew Qianren." Zhou Heng nodded readily in agreement.

Emperor Xuanchen continued, "Besides those two, I have also dispatched two other eighth-tier beasts to your parents' side to protect them closely."

He paused, his tone calm yet imbued with supreme authority: "Although within the Eastern Alliance, no one dares to disrespect their teacher, under normal circumstances, even the Four Religions and Three Societies would not be so heartless as to harm your closest relatives. But there are always reckless madmen or those blinded by greed in this world. It's always good to take precautions."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Heng was even more moved: "Master has even thought of this for me. I really don't know how to thank Master."

Emperor Xuanchen waved his hand, indicating that Zhou Heng did not need to be so polite.

Marquis Tianyin and Marquis Qianren quietly moved their feet, standing silently to the left and right of Zhou Heng.

The two women lowered their eyes and adopted a respectful posture, having already assumed the roles of nannies.

Emperor Xuanchen asked casually, "Heng'er, what are your parents' official positions?"

Zhou Heng smiled and said, "My father is the deputy education commissioner of the Xuanxiao Star Education Bureau, and my mother is a senior councilor of the Xuanxiao branch of the Pharmacists Association."

Emperor Xuanchen then asked, "What is their strength?"

Zhou Heng replied, "They are all early-stage fifth-tier warrior beast tamers."

Emperor Xuanchen shook his head: "Your parents' positions are a bit too low, as they are the deputy academic administrator and the grand councilor of a first-level planet."

Actually, these two positions are already quite high for a fifth-tier warrior beast tamer.

Emperor Xuanchen took out two seals shrouded in purple mist and two documents imbued with silver spiritual light.

"Master, this is..." Zhou Heng raised his head, already guessing that his parents might be getting promoted.

Emperor Xuanchen used his spiritual power to send the documents and seals to Zhou Heng: "These are two appointment documents for Alliance Special Envoys, along with the corresponding Alliance Special Envoy seals."

Zhou Heng was puzzled; this was the first time he had heard of this position: "Alliance Special Envoy?"

Emperor Xuanchen explained, "You are young, so you don't understand. The Alliance Envoy is a position within the Alliance, with a rather transcendent status. Only a ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamer from the Alliance's official ranks can appoint an Alliance Envoy, and the Alliance Envoy only obeys the orders of a ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamer from the Alliance's official ranks."

Ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamers are few in number and hold high positions of power. They are personally appointed by such beings and only obey the appointer. The power of the Alliance Envoy is self-evident.

Emperor Xuanchen's gaze seemed to pierce through the void, seeing into the far reaches of the universe. His tone was calm, yet carried an air of absolute authority: "The position of Alliance Envoy was originally reserved for the most trusted confidants of a ninth-tier Emperor Beastmaster. Later, anyone with a close relationship with a ninth-tier Emperor Master could assume this position. Sometimes it's considered an honorary title, so there are no restrictions on strength. However, even as your teacher, I cannot appoint Alliance Envoys without limit. Theoretically, an Alliance Envoy can monitor all planets within the Alliance and, when necessary, mobilize certain Alliance resources. Within the Alliance, the Alliance Envoy's nominal status is higher than that of an ordinary elder in the Elder Council but lower than that of a Sequence Elder. This status is worthy of your parents'."

In theory, although special envoys do not handle specific matters, they wield immense power, because being appointed as a special envoy by a ninth-tier imperial beast tamer means having the ability to directly reach the emperor's ears.

A simple report to a ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamer would be enough to give an ordinary Beast Tamer a run for their money.

Therefore, although ninth-tier imperial beast tamers can appoint special envoys, they do not do so casually. If trouble arises, they will have to personally handle the aftermath.

The fact that Emperor Xuanchen granted the position of special envoy to Zhou Heng's parents was entirely out of respect for Zhou Heng, and was a great favor indeed.

Zhou Heng extended his hand and solemnly accepted the two seals and two documents: "Thank you, Master!"

Emperor Xuanchen nodded.

Afterwards, Zhou Heng spoke with Emperor Xuanchen for a while, and Emperor Xuanchen gave Zhou Heng a large amount of resources.

After bidding farewell to Emperor Xuanchen, Zhou Heng flew back to the top of the Star-Devouring Kunpeng in its Heavenly Roc form, preparing to leave Zichen Star.

Seeing this, Tianyin Hou and Qianren Hou wanted to follow Zhou Heng, but before they could fly to the head of the Devouring Star Kunpeng, two golden beams shot out from the Devouring Star Kunpeng's eyes, blocking their way.

Zhou Heng's tone carried a hint of apology: "Junior Nephew Tianyin, Junior Nephew Qianren, I'm sorry, Wuji doesn't really like anyone other than me standing on its head."

Marquis Tianyin quickly took the blame: "We were too reckless. The Devouring Star Kunpeng is a mythical beast of superior quality, so it's normal for it to be a little arrogant."

Qianrenhou also apologized, "That's right, it was our oversight. Please forgive us, Junior Uncle."

Zhou Heng sensed their protectiveness and seized the opportunity to back down: "My two junior disciples, please don't say that. This is not your fault."