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

Emperor Xuanchen then said, "Heng'er, don't think of Lu Xie as too foolish. His constant jumping around these days may not be his true intention."

Zhou Heng wondered, "Why did Master say that?"

Emperor Xuanchen casually remarked, "The Meng family of Qiongqi has two evolutionary paths for cultivating beasts to the level of high-ranking mythical quality, but both paths have drawbacks. The reason why Lu Xie is becoming increasingly unreliable is probably because there's something wrong with the Reverse Qiongqi he contracted."

Zhou Heng asked curiously, "What's the problem?"

This was, after all, someone else's business, so Emperor Xuanchen spoke in a light tone, as if he didn't care: "I haven't paid much attention to the specifics, but I've heard that the Ni Sha Qiong Qi is an ominous beast that can affect the temperament of beast tamers."

Zhou Heng's heart stirred, and he memorized this information.

……

Tiandu, the residence of the Qiongqi Meng family.

Emperor Minghui approached Emperor Luxie and reported, "Ancestor, Emperor Xuanchen just sent word that he does not agree to change the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination mode."

Emperor Lu Xie slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair: "Xuan Chen really doesn't play by the rules. Last time, he forcibly promoted his little disciple's high school to a top-tier Beast Taming High School, and I agreed without saying a word. This time, I wanted to change the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination format, and for such a small matter, he actually made excuses and refused. It's obvious that he's deliberately going against me."

Emperor Minghui patiently advised from the side, "Ancestor, changing the format of the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination may seem like a small matter, but this year is the year that Emperor Xuanchen's little disciple will participate in the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination. It's quite normal that Emperor Xuanchen is unwilling to make any changes."

The more the Demon Slayer Emperor thought about it, the angrier he became: "Go and make the arrangements. Inform the entire alliance directly in the name of the alliance that this year's Beast Taming College Entrance Examination will be changed from a ranking system to a hunting system!"

Emperor Minghui advised, "Ancestor! Emperor Xuanchen has not agreed to this matter; we cannot act rashly."

The Demon Slayer Emperor's heart surged with rage: "I am the true leader of the alliance!"

Emperor Minghui quickly took out an ice-blue plum blossom and a bright green orchid.

The plum blossoms emitted a cold, eerie glow, while the orchids emitted a verdant glow. When they shone on Emperor Lu Xie, his emotions gradually calmed down, and his gaze became much clearer. However, he still carried a gloomy aura, a stark contrast to his earlier agitated state.

One is too manic, the other too pessimistic.

The Demon Slayer's gaze regained its composure: "I've been losing control again lately."

Emperor Minghui comforted him, "Ancestor, this is not your fault. It is the problem with the Rebellious Qiongqi that has affected your state of mind."

The Demon Slayer Emperor sighed, "I'm old and afraid of dying. Only the Reverse Qiongqi, as my contracted partner, can influence me."

The Meng family of Qiongqi possesses two mythical-quality beasts: the Rebellious Qiongqi and the Holy Radiance Qiongqi.

Among beast tamers of the same rank, the Reverse Qiongqi's combat power far surpasses that of the Holy Radiance Qiongqi. However, if the beast tamer who contracts the Reverse Qiongqi is not determined enough, the special power carried by the Reverse Qiongqi will affect the beast tamer's mind, making the beast tamer irritable and easily angered, and causing a decline in intelligence.

This was not a case of Ni Sha Qiongqi intentionally trying to harm its beast tamer; everything was passive and beyond Ni Sha Qiongqi's control.

To break free from this state, one needs to use the power of the ninth-tier top-grade spiritual artifacts, the Concealing Will Plum and the Heart-Extinguishing Orchid.

However, the light emitted by the Laughing Plum and the Heart-Stopping Orchid also has side effects. People who are exposed to their light become pessimistic and depressed. If they are exposed to the light for too long, they may even have suicidal thoughts.

Emperor Minghui did not respond to Emperor Luxie's words, but could only tentatively ask, "Ancestor, about the Beast Taming Examination..."

The Demon Slayer Emperor waved his hand weakly: "This matter originally had nothing to do with us, so let's listen to the old alliance leader! From now on, all matters concerning the Qiongqi Meng family will be entrusted to you. All affairs of the alliance will also be entrusted to you. I'm going into seclusion."

Emperor Minghui hesitated, then said, "Ancestor, you..."

When Emperor Lu Xie was bathed in the aura of Lian Yimei and Xi Xinlan, he immediately lost interest in everything: "My current state is not suitable for leading the Qiongqi Meng family, nor is it suitable for managing the affairs of the alliance. Although your Holy Radiance Qiongqi is relatively weak in combat power among those of the same level, you are very shrewd and resourceful. I believe you can handle everything for me."

……

Ruilin Island.

Feng Zhong and Feng Yong came in to report: "Young Master, Young Master Hong Lie, Miss Hong Yu, and Young Master Yong Chuan have arrived."

Zhou Heng casually said, "Please invite them in."

"Yes." Feng Zhong and Feng Yong accepted the order and left.

Soon, Zhou Heng's cousin Zhou Honglie, cousin Zhou Hongyu, and grandson Zhou Yongchuan walked in together.

Cousin Zhou Honglie and niece Zhou Hongyu said in unison, "Greetings, Uncle Yuheng."

Zhou Yongchuan, a descendant of the clan, also bowed and said, "Greetings, Uncle Yuheng."

Zhou Heng smiled and said, "Honglie, Hongyu, and Yongchuan, what brings you three here today?"

Zhou Honglie, the cousin, looked somewhat grave: "Uncle, we heard that the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination is changing its format this year. Is that true?"

Zhou Heng raised an eyebrow: "Who told you that?"

Cousin Zhou Hongyu dared not hide anything: "We heard it from our substitute teacher, and he heard it from the principal of Yuandu Key Beast Taming High School, who in turn heard it from the principal of Tiandu Key Beast Taming High School. Because the principals of the four key Beast Taming High Schools of Yuandu, Tiandu, Weidu, and Shendu have special means of communication and their relationship is quite special. They will keep each other informed of any news."

Zhou Heng immediately understood: "The principal of Tiandu Key Beast Taming High School is a member of the Qiongqi Meng family. This news should have originated from the Qiongqi Meng family."

His cousin Zhou Honglie complimented him, saying, "Uncle is wise."

Zhou Heng sat leisurely in his chair: "Unfortunately, this news is outdated. As the official leader of the alliance, the Demon Slayer Emperor of the Qiongqi Meng family did want to change the format of the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination some time ago. However, when I went to the Eternal Order Holy Realm a few days ago, my master discussed this matter with me. I directly asked my master to reject the Demon Slayer Emperor's proposal. Therefore, the format of this year's Beast Taming College Entrance Examination will not change and will be the same as in previous years."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hongyu, the cousin, was both surprised and delighted: "Uncle is truly domineering! He even rejected the proposal of the Demon Slayer Emperor."

Zhou Heng leaned back: "It's not that I'm domineering, but that my master gave me enough confidence."

The grandson, Zhou Yongchuan, said with a fawning expression, "Your master is about to be promoted to the tenth-tier Supreme Beast Tamer. This is something the entire alliance knows. Although Emperor Lu Xie is the leader of the alliance, he is still a step below your master."

Zhou Honglie, the cousin, chimed in, "Yongchuan is right. In fact, the position of Alliance Leader of Emperor Luxie was originally given to Emperor Xuanchen by Emperor Luxie. If Emperor Xuanchen hadn't chosen to keep a low profile in order to cultivate his beasts to the Chaos quality, Emperor Luxie would never have become the Alliance Leader."