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

"You're too kind, Junior Nephew Tianyin."

Zhou Heng waved his hand, his tone still calm: "You are now seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers, with formidable strength. I am just starting out, still striving to advance to a fifth-tier warrior beast tamer, and I rely on you more than anyone else on a daily basis."

"Junior Uncle, you are too modest."

Qianrenhou shook his head: "You've only been contracting the Star-Devouring Kunpeng for about three months, and it has already advanced to the fourth rank, eighth level, with a powerful aura and an incredibly solid foundation. At this rate, your advancement to the fifth rank War General Beast Tamer is just around the corner. As for advancing to the seventh rank Lord Beast Tamer in the future, it will probably be a piece of cake for you, a natural progression."

Marquis Tianyin nodded in agreement, his tone filled with respect: "Indeed! Our Grandmaster has many disciples and grand-disciples, but most of them are merely nominal. Only you, Junior Uncle, possess SSS-level talent, just like our Grandmaster. Your talent is unparalleled, and you are the most favored by our Grandmaster. This honor is something that even Fourth Uncle, who has served our Grandmaster for many years, may not be able to match."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Heng simply smiled and did not respond.

He knew that his master's favoritism towards him was indeed special, but his fourth senior brother was also extraordinary, so there was no need to put one down and praise the other.

After devouring the Earth-Shaking Rock Rhinoceros, the Star-Devouring Kunpeng returned to Zhou Heng's side, circling around him as if seeking credit.

Zhou Heng's thoughts stirred slightly, and he raised his voice to ask, "Wuji, it seems that a fifth-tier opponent is no longer enough for you?"

The Devouring Star Kunpeng let out a deep hum, its tone filled with intimacy and trust: "Father, these fifth-tier extraordinary creatures are of mediocre combat strength and cannot unleash my full power at all."

Zhou Heng nodded: "In that case, let's find a sixth-tier extraordinary creature for you to practice on."

The Star-Devouring Kunpeng excitedly replied, "I'll do whatever Father says!"

Having made up his mind, Zhou Heng didn't linger. The group took to the air and flew towards the deepest part of the core area of ​​the Xuanxiao Mountains.

Deep within the core area, the energy of heaven and earth is even more concentrated, condensing into a substantial mist that flows among the mountains.

The ancient trees are becoming increasingly bizarre and grotesque in appearance; some are as black as iron, while others have branches and leaves that glow with fluorescent light.

Occasionally, chilling growls could be heard from below, indicating that many powerful and extraordinary creatures lived in this place.

However, after Zhou Heng and his group flew and searched for nearly an hour, passing through several treacherous places that seemed to be the nests of sixth-order extraordinary creatures, they did not even detect a trace of the strong aura of sixth-order extraordinary creatures. They only found some fifth-order peak creatures patrolling their respective territories.

They sensed the aura of the mythical beasts emanating from above and cowered in fear.

Zhou Heng stood in the void, his brows slightly furrowed.

The current situation is somewhat abnormal; the deepest part of the core area of ​​the Xuanxiao Mountains should not be so peaceful.

He turned to Tianyin Hou beside him and said, "Junior Nephew Tianyin, your spiritual power has a wider detection range. Use your spiritual power to scan the Xuanxiao Mountains for me and see where these sixth-order extraordinary creatures are hiding."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Tianyin immediately replied solemnly, "Yes, Junior Uncle."

He took half a step forward, closed his eyes, and then suddenly opened them.

Suddenly, a deep and bright purple light burst forth from Tianyin Hou's originally clear eyes. An invisible yet vast spiritual power spread out in all directions from him like a raging torrent.

They swept across towering peaks, pierced through dense forests, explored deep caves, and swept across rushing underground rivers... covering almost the entire Xuanxiao Mountain Range, conducting a meticulous, carpet-like search.

A moment later, the purple light that covered the heavens and the earth receded like a tide, and was completely taken back by Tianyin Hou.

Tianyin Hou's face showed obvious confusion and bewilderment. He turned to Zhou Heng, his tone filled with disbelief: "Junior Uncle, this is truly strange! I used my spiritual power to carefully explore every corner of the Xuanxiao Mountains, including areas where extraordinary creatures could easily hide. I can confirm that there are no active sixth-tier extraordinary creatures left in the Xuanxiao Mountains now, not even a single one that is severely injured, dormant, or on the verge of death. The strongest creatures in the core area are only a few at the peak of the fifth tier."

Not even one?

Zhou Heng pondered, the information in his memory flashing by: "I remember clearly that the Xuanxiao Mountains were originally inhabited by seven sixth-tier extraordinary creatures, including the Moon-Hidden Demon Willow and the Sun-Covering Demon Vine, each ruling their own territory and serving as the top lords of the mountains. Later, the Moon-Hidden Demon Willow and the Sun-Covering Demon Vine wreaked havoc on the Xuanxiao Mountains. They joined forces to kill three sixth-tier extraordinary creatures and severely injure two others. After that, they fled Xuanxiao Star and were eventually slain in space by the previous guardian of Xuanxiao Star. Based on this, there should still be two severely injured sixth-tier extraordinary creatures remaining in the mountains. No matter how badly injured they are, they shouldn't have completely perished in less than half a year, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

At this moment, the Sea-Covering Silver Dragon, which had been shrinking in size and resembled an exquisite silver bracelet wrapped around Zhou Heng's wrist, gently moved its body: "Father, perhaps the remaining two sixth-tier extraordinary creatures have already followed the example of the Moon-Hidden Demon Willow and the Sun-Covering Demon Vine and fled Xuanxiao Star. Think about it, they were severely injured and on the verge of death at the time. Although the Moon-Hidden Demon Willow and the Sun-Covering Demon Vine have left, it is hard to guarantee that there are no other covetous individuals secretly watching, and it is even possible that powerful humans will follow the trail and come knocking on their door. Staying in the old, scarred lair is indeed not safe. Escaping Xuanxiao Star and finding a new habitat may be the best choice."

Zhou Heng nodded: "That's possible. Being severely injured, fleeing to another planet to seek survival is consistent with the survival logic of high-level superhuman beings."

The colorful phoenix perched on Zhou Heng's left shoulder shook its vibrant, rainbow-like feathers, tilted its head, and asked in a clear voice, "Dad, what should we do now? There aren't any suitable extraordinary creatures in the mountains for Wuji to practice on."

After a moment's thought, Zhou Heng turned his gaze to the outside of the Xuanxiao Mountains and decisively said, "Since there are no sixth-order extraordinary creatures in the Xuanxiao Mountains for the time being, let's change our target and go to the Xuanxiao Sea Swamp! That vast area where swamps, lakes and oceans intertwine has a complex environment and is larger than the Xuanxiao Mountains. It is inhabited by a greater number of sixth-order extraordinary creatures, which should be able to meet Wuji's combat needs."

"Yes, Father!" Upon hearing this, the Star-Devouring Kunpeng let out a joyful buzz.

The next moment, the golden light around the Star-Devouring Kunpeng intensified, and the power of space fluctuated violently.

Explore the world freely!

The surrounding mountains instantly became blurry, distorted like an overturned palette of paint, and the scene before everyone's eyes was completely changed.

The towering, steep mountains have disappeared, replaced by a vast, boundless sea where the water meets the sky.