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

Zhou Heng humbly said, "Uncle, Seventh Uncle, I only shared Wuji's skill; it's nowhere near as powerful as when Wuji directly unleashed it. When Wuji personally used this skill, there wasn't even a half-second of pre-cast animation."

Yu Mingtang was utterly shocked: "Beastmasters share the skill of controlling beasts. After using it, there will be some weakening in various aspects, but it's still so powerful. It truly deserves to be called a top-tier mythical beast. It's simply unbelievable! If the Star-Devouring Kunpeng were to directly use this skill..."

The cousin, Zhou Honglie, fawned, "Thank you so much, Uncle Yuheng, for letting us experience firsthand the amazing skills of mythical beast taming!"

My cousin Zhou Hongyu chimed in with a bright smile, "Today has truly been an eye-opening experience!"

Zhou Heng smiled casually: "You're too kind, everyone."

His gaze swept across the area, spotting many unfamiliar yet familiar figures at the entrance of the ancestral hall: "The direct descendants of the other branches have all arrived; let's hurry and join them!"

Tenth Uncle nodded repeatedly: "I'll do whatever Heng'er says."

Fourth Uncle also waved with a smile: "Let's go, let's go, don't keep the others waiting."

Thus, led by the Zhou family patriarch and his wife, Zhou Heng, along with his parents, uncles, and other relatives, stepped into the solemn ancestral hall.

Inside the hall, the direct descendants of the other branches of the clan were indeed already waiting.

Upon seeing Zhou Heng and his entourage enter, everyone's gaze invariably focused on Zhou Heng, who was dressed in a Star Dragon suit and exuded an extraordinary aura.

Regardless of seniority, everyone showed him a sincere and friendly smile.

Zhou Heng's strength and potential have long been recognized by all the direct descendants of the Shenlong Zhou family.

After all, Zhou Heng has an SSS-level talent, and he is destined to lead the Shenlong Zhou family to the peak in the future, and all members of the Shenlong Zhou family will benefit from this.

At the very front, a ripple appeared in the space, and the figure of the Ancestor Wanbao suddenly appeared before everyone. Everyone hurriedly bowed and greeted him.

Ignoring everyone, Ancestor Wanbao spoke directly, his loud voice echoing throughout the hall: "Heng'er, come here, come to my side."

"Yes, Ancestor," Zhou Heng replied, and strode forward with composure.

In previous years, he could only stand respectfully behind a group of elders.

But things are different now. He has not only awakened his second SSS-level talent, but also become the disciple of the Alliance's former leader, Emperor Xuan Chen. He is now respectfully known as the Little Alliance Leader, and his status is no longer the same.

He walked straight to the front of the main hall and stood side by side with Ancestor Wanbao.

Inside the ancestral hall, incense smoke curled, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

On the altar, there were countless memorial tablets, and above each tablet, a faint, illusory eye appeared, some majestic, some benevolent, some sharp, and some profound.

These are all sages from the Zhou family of Shenlong throughout the ages.

After the passing of a group of seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers, eighth-tier monarch beast tamers, and even ninth-tier emperor beast tamers, their wills remained undying, forming the spirits of blessed lands, grotto heavens, and planes.

Under the guidance of the Venerable Ancestor Wanbao, Zhou Heng and the Venerable Ancestor offered three sticks of incense to the spirits of the ancestors who laid the foundation for the Zhou family's eternal legacy, and presented rare and exotic fruits containing abundant energy as offerings.

The entire ceremony was elaborate and ancient, with each step following long-standing ritual practices.

Only when the last wisp of smoke dissipated into the beams and pillars of the ancestral hall did this grand ancestral worship ceremony held on New Year's Eve come to a successful conclusion.

……

Before the hustle and bustle of the Spring Festival had completely subsided, Zhou Heng, after resting for a day on the first day of the Lunar New Year, arrived in the scorching Yang Plane, which was as hot as summer.

The Yanyang Plane is decorated with red and colorful decorations, and the festive atmosphere is even stronger than that of the Canglan Plane.

He met the old patriarch of the Li family and his wife, as well as several uncles and a bunch of cousins.

After spending a few days in the Yan Yang plane, Zhou Heng returned to the Cang Lan plane.

He had barely returned and rested for a short while when he remembered another important matter.

With a thought, he appeared in the Eternal Order Sacred Realm with his four tamed beasts.

He prepared a special gift and went to pay his respects to his master, Emperor Xuanchen.

The family had prepared three sets of spiritual items needed for the evolution of the Rainbow-Winged Azure Phoenix, but only one set was used, and the other two sets were in Zhou Heng's hands.

When the Jade Beauty King and others from the Heavenly Fox Su family apologized to Zhou's parents, some of the many spiritual items they brought were in Zhou Heng's possession.

So Zhou Heng is still quite wealthy. He has several eighth-tier spiritual items and even more seventh-tier spiritual items.

He specially selected a top-grade eighth-rank Cave Heaven Heart to present to Emperor Xuan Chen.

……

On the Purple Star, time seems to stand still.

Emperor Xuanchen sat upright on the back of the Xuanwu, his aura as deep and unfathomable as the sea.

When he saw Zhou Heng come to offer New Year's greetings, a faint smile flickered in his usually calm eyes.

"You're so thoughtful."

Emperor Xuanchen's voice was calm: "I have wasted nearly a thousand years of my life. Apart from the turn of the century, I have not celebrated the New Year for a long time."

The turn of the century, which happens once every hundred years.

It is now 8530 AD, and the next turn of the century will be another 70 years away, in 8600.

Zhou Heng was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, as he had indeed been unaware of this matter before. He quickly replied, "Please forgive me, Master."

Emperor Xuanchen didn't mind: "It's alright, I appreciate your kindness."

Although he doesn't celebrate the New Year casually, he gladly accepted Zhou Heng's respect for his teacher.

In the end, Emperor Xuanchen not only refused to accept Zhou Heng's Cave Heaven Heart, but also bestowed upon him a pile of spiritual objects with flowing light and astonishing aura, including eighth and ninth-order items. These rare treasures would be of great benefit to high-level beast tamers. Zhou Heng would not need them for the time being, but Ancestor Wanbao would definitely find them useful.

This New Year's visit was very fruitful for Zhou Heng.

After leaving his master, Emperor Xuanchen, Zhou Heng returned to his silver palace in the Eternal Order Holy Realm. He originally planned to stay there for a day before returning to the Canglan Plane.

As soon as they entered the main hall, the Star-Devouring Kunpeng circled Zhou Heng joyfully, its deep, sea-like golden eyes filled with excitement: "Father, Father! My energy reserves are sufficient; I'm about to break through to the eighth level of the fourth rank!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Heng's eyes.

He reached out and stroked the golden dorsal fin of the Star-Devouring Kunpeng, saying, "How can it be so fast? It's only been twenty days since you advanced to the seventh level of the fourth rank, and you're about to break through again?"

Such speed would be astonishing even for a high-ranking mythical beast.

The Azure Phoenix with Colorful Wings, the Silver Dragon that Covers the Sea, and the Eternal Night Demon Dragon were all dumbfounded.

These three little guys used to be quite arrogant.

The Azure Phoenix with Colorful Wings is aloof and arrogant. Apart from Zhou Heng, it always appears haughty and aloof in front of everyone else.

As a pure-blooded phoenix, it has the confidence to be aloof.

The Silver Dragon Overturning the Sea is aloof and cold; it shows no respect to anyone except Zhou Heng.

As a pure-blooded true dragon, it also has the right to be aloof.

The Eternal Night Dragon was arrogant and unruly. Even in front of Zhou Heng, it dared to throw a tantrum, let alone in front of others.

As a pure-blooded dragon, it also has the right to be arrogant.

However, when faced with the Star-Devouring Kunpeng, a being of superior mythical quality, the three little guys felt somewhat ashamed of themselves. The Star-Devouring Kunpeng was truly too strong, with combat power far exceeding theirs and a level-up speed far surpassing theirs.

Fortunately, Zhou Heng treated them as well as ever.

Unaware of its three companions' ulterior motives, the Star-Devouring Kunpeng in its divine Kun form focused entirely on Zhou Heng. It happily flicked its tail and explained, "It's because Father's SSS-level talent, the Lord of Spiritual Source, is too powerful! After you used your spiritual source power to help me advance last time, not only did you allow me to steadily step into the fourth tier, seventh level, but the excess energy also propelled me to the peak of the seventh level in one fell swoop, saving me at least several months of hard work. So, naturally, I'm about to break through again!"