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

In stark contrast to Chen Hui's numbness was Ji Chao, who was trembling with excitement.

He considered himself Zhou Heng's number one lackey, and at that moment he felt like he had reached the pinnacle of his life.

Previously, Ji Chao had gone to great lengths to grovel before Zhou Heng, trying to please him and even binding the Ji family to Zhou Heng's cause. His efforts were considerable.

Now, all the effort seems incredibly worthwhile at this moment!

Looking at the imposing Kunpeng that devours stars, and the respectful posture of the principal of No. 3 Middle School, he seemed to already see Zhou Heng's unparalleled demeanor standing at the pinnacle of the universe in the future.

"I knew it! I knew it! The young leader is no ordinary person, but a peerless dragon! Now, he is truly about to soar to the heavens!" He was screaming wildly in his heart, his cheeks flushed with excitement.

He couldn't wait to rush forward and tell everyone that the young leader was the one he followed!

Not far away, Fang Yushu, a senior high school student, stared blankly at the star-devouring Kunpeng in the sky, almost losing his ability to think.

He had a good relationship with Zhou Heng, and he was happy for Zhou Heng at this moment.

But more than anything, it's a complex mix of emotions.

Before Zhou Heng awakened his second talent, he could only watch Zhou Heng's back from afar.

Now he can't even see Zhou Heng's back anymore; they've become people from completely different worlds.

Meanwhile, the other auditors in the second-year high school rocket class—Li Shiliang, Zhang Yunfeng, Pei Ge, Zou Lei, Nangong Cuiyi, and Yan Shouzheng—stared intently at the Devouring Star Kunpeng, their feelings even more complicated.

A few days ago, after seeing the Alliance's announcement, they made a special effort to catch up on the relevant knowledge and gained a certain understanding of mythical-quality beast tamers through various channels.

They were fully aware of how lofty Zhou Heng's status was now, having awakened an SSS-level talent and formed a contract with the Star-Devouring Kunpeng; in some respects, it even surpassed that of the legendary eighth-order Monarch Beastmaster.

Several auditors gazed at Zhou Heng, who stood atop the Devouring Star Kunpeng, their eyes filled with indescribable awe.

At the same time, their gazes involuntarily drifted to the excited Ji Chao, and a strong sense of envy, even regret, welled up in their hearts.

Li Shiliang thought to himself, "Why couldn't I bring myself to approach the young alliance leader back then? Now it's completely impossible! I've truly missed a great opportunity."

Zhang Yunfeng exclaimed with admiration, "Ji Chao is truly a man of great wisdom!"

Pei Ge's mind raced: "My past relationship with the young leader isn't enough. I must take advantage of his return to school now and find a way to advance further! I'm willing to grovel, I'm willing to be a dog. This time, I absolutely cannot lose to Ji Chao!"

Zou Lei was filled with jealousy and envy: "That pretty boy Ji Chao used to fawn over the young alliance leader so much, could it be that he had already discovered the signs of the young alliance leader awakening his second talent?"

Nangong Cuiyi frowned in thought: "Ji Chao has truly risen to the top in one step! The entire Ji family will gain unimaginable benefits and status. How should the Nangong family deal with what's to come..."

A clear chain of interests surfaced in Yan Shouzhen's mind: "If I could get even a little bit of support from the young leader for the family's projects, no, even just a casual remark from him... But the young leader doesn't seem to care about what I have to offer. How can I persuade him?"

On the other side, five students who had been saved by Zhou Heng outside the Green Maple Secret Realm also had tears in their eyes.

They were so excited to see their benefactor achieve such great success.

The two new study companions who were assigned to Zhou Heng in his second year of high school were both happy and somewhat anxious.

They knew in their hearts that as the Little Alliance Leader's study companions, their status had risen significantly, which was a good thing. However, they had only come to serve the Little Alliance Leader this semester, and the time they had spent serving him was too short. They probably wouldn't have the chance to serve and call him Little Alliance Leader again in the future.

I wonder if, when they graduate, the young leader will arrange a good future for them, just like he did for Wang Zhu and Tian Fugui before.

As for the remaining students on campus who had no direct connection with Zhou Heng, after the initial extreme shock, a sense of pride quickly spread among them.

"The young alliance leader's beast taming is so awesome!"

"My God, I even camped with him before!"

"I can hardly believe that such a legendary figure, worthy of being etched in history, has emerged from my own circle!"

"From now on, if we go out and say we graduated from No. 3 Middle School, who would dare not give us face?"

"Quick, take a picture..."

Zhou Heng's achievements seemed to become a source of pride for them, making every student of No. 3 Middle School stand tall with a proud expression on their face.

In the sky, Zhou Heng took advantage of a break from chatting with the principal of No. 3 Middle School to casually glance at the campus below, taking in everyone's reactions.

Afterwards, Zhou's parents also chatted for a few minutes with the principal of No. 3 Middle School and others.

Just as Zhou Heng was about to catch up with Li Lang and the others, four powerful auras, carrying a heart-palpitating pressure, tore through space and descended in front of the principal of No. 3 Middle School and the others.

The spatial ripples gradually subsided, revealing four beings with distinct appearances, each radiating powerful energy fluctuations.

They were the four seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers who resided on Xuanxiao Star.

They are Bingji Hou, who serves as the guardian of Xuanxiao Star, Fuyao Hou and Yun'ai Hou, who serve as the deputy guardians, plus Feiyu Hou, the branch leader of the Beastmaster Guild placed in the Xuanxiao branch.

Upon seeing the four seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers, the principal of No. 3 Middle School and the others immediately bowed respectfully, their expressions turning solemn: "Greetings, Lord Garrison Commander, the two Deputy Lord Garrison Commanders, and the Guild Master!"

The four powerful seventh-tier beast tamers, who were renowned throughout Xuanxiao Star, didn't even glance at the principal of No. 3 Middle School and the others. Their eyes were all fixed on Zhou Heng and the Devouring Star Kunpeng.

Upon gazing at the Star-Devouring Kunpeng, a being of mythical quality, all four of them narrowed their eyes.

They immediately bowed in unison, their voices filled with obvious respect, and said in unison, "Greetings, Young Alliance Leader! We were unaware of your return to Xuanxiao Star and failed to welcome you properly. We hope you will forgive us."

Zhou Heng remained calm in the face of the four seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers' bows, showing no sign of being flattered. He simply smiled and said, "The four of you have guarded Xuanxiao Star for many years and have made great contributions. You don't need to be so polite in front of me in the future."

The four of them said in unison, "Thank you, Young Alliance Leader."

Bingji Hou, who was in charge of guarding Xuanxiao Town, was the leader of the four and stepped forward first: "When the alliance sent the notice earlier, we were all surprised. We did not expect that our little alliance leader had awakened an SSS-level second talent. No wonder the beasts that our little alliance leader had previously contracted grew so quickly."

A fawning smile forced across his cold, stern face: "Young Alliance Leader, please forgive my boldness, but could your newly contracted beast be the legendary, high-ranking mythical-quality Star-Devouring Kunpeng?"

Zhou Heng casually complimented, "You have a good eye."

Bingji Hou was overjoyed: "Thank you for the compliment, Young Alliance Leader."