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

The Eternal Night Dragon leaped and bounded about, shouting, "Little Phoenix has finished evolving, isn't it my turn now? Old Deng, when are you going to start the evolution ritual for me?"

Zhou Heng reassured him, "Don't worry, I will soon initiate the evolution ritual for you, allowing you to evolve into the overlord-level Netherworld Demon Dragon."

The Eternal Night Demon Dragon intended to continue its entanglement, but Zhou Heng's close relatives arrived at his side at that moment.

Although the Eternal Night Dragon can be mischievous at times, it knows its limits and won't throw a tantrum in front of others, lest it embarrass Zhou Heng.

It closed its mouth, remaining as tiny as a palm, and obediently flew to Zhou Heng's shoulder, where it squatted down.

Zhou Heng was surrounded by his close relatives, who showered him with compliments.

Patriarch Zhou pressed down on Zhou Heng's shoulder: "Heng'er, congratulations! You have evolved into a high-level overlord and reached the fifth rank, second level. You have improved in all aspects and your overall strength has become stronger."

Zhou Heng smiled and said, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Old Madam Zhou said with a loving expression, "Jiuxiao's successful evolution is a foregone conclusion. Our Heng'er is no ordinary person."

Zhou Heng smiled but remained silent.

The old patriarch Li said, "I have looked up some information before. Thousands of years ago, someone also tried to evolve the Rainbow-Winged Azure Phoenix into a Three-Headed Azure Phoenix, but failed many times before finally succeeding. Moreover, the evolution process was much more difficult than that of the Nine Heavens Phoenix, and it took much longer."

The old ancestor Wanbao's eyes were filled with admiration for Zhou Heng: "That's natural. Before evolving into the Three-Headed Azure Phoenix, Jiuxiao showed signs of autonomous evolution. This is like an unlocked door; with just a little effort, one can push it open and enter. If it were a mid-level overlord beast that hadn't shown signs of autonomous evolution, evolving to the quality of an upper-level overlord would be much more difficult. Just the bloodline transformation alone would take a long time, naturally making it easier for unexpected twists and turns to occur."

Madam Li exclaimed, "In short, Heng'er's second talent is truly remarkable. With such an amazing ability, evolving and controlling beasts is much easier for him than for ordinary beast tamers."

Zhou Heng modestly said, "Although I am very talented, even a skilled cook cannot make a meal without rice. I am also very grateful for the support of the Zhou and Li families, who have given me so many resources and helped me find so many phoenix-type beasts to assist me in starting the evolution ritual."

Linglong Ancestor said, "Talent is more important. Even without the support of your family, you can forcibly improve the quality of your beast taming with your talent, without needing to start the evolution ritual."

Zhou Heng shook his head: "But that consumes too much spiritual energy! It's not as cost-effective as letting the beast show signs of autonomous evolution before initiating the evolution ritual."

Ancestor Wanbao said solemnly, "Heng'er, you are the most talented member of the Shenlong Zhou family and the Jinwu Li family since their founding. No matter how much the family has sacrificed for you, it is all worthwhile. You don't need to take the family's sacrifices to heart; it is all what you deserve, because it is the family's responsibility."

Linglong Patriarch chimed in, "That's right. Even setting aside family responsibilities, Heng'er, you are our direct descendant, connected to us by blood. Seeing you grow stronger and stronger makes us genuinely happy for you."

Faced with the favoritism shown by the two patriarchs, Zhou Heng stated directly: "I will continue to work hard and strive to reach even greater heights."

Ancestor Wanbao beamed with joy: "We completely believe what you say, after all, you have been an ambitious and hardworking child since you were a child."

The old ancestor Linglong was overjoyed: "We believe you will become more and more outstanding."

Holding the shrunken three-headed Qingfeng in his arms, Zhou Heng looked at his close relatives who were full of expectations for him and smiled, and his heart was filled with happiness.

Subsequently, some of the beast tamers from various clans who came to help, led by Bingyu Hou, the current patriarch of the Bingque Lu family, took the opportunity to come before Zhou Heng and the others.

"Young Alliance Leader, you are truly gifted beyond compare. You have effortlessly evolved your beast to the quality of a superior overlord. We are extremely fortunate to witness this scene."

"To be able to successfully evolve the beast in one go, you truly deserve to be called the Little Alliance Leader."

"The Second Talent of the Little Alliance Leader is unparalleled. Words cannot express my respect and admiration for the Little Alliance Leader."

"The ancient poem 'When you reach the summit, all the mountains below appear small' is specifically used to describe the young leader."

"The young alliance leader's excellence is also inseparable from the guidance of Lord Wanbao and Lord Linglong. You two..."

"Young Alliance Leader..."

They showered Zhou Heng with flattery, making no attempt to hide their obsequiousness. They also complimented Zhou Heng's close relatives, displaying the utmost fawning.

Zhou Heng was not the kind of person who would discard someone after they have served their purpose.

Although these people came to the Canglan Plane with various purposes, they basically wanted to gain benefits by pleasing him, but this was just human nature, and he did not find it disgusting.

Moreover, these people did indeed help him when he evolved into the Three-Headed Azure Phoenix.

So he said to everyone with a gentle expression, "Thank you all for your support. I was able to successfully evolve my initial beast to the quality of a superior overlord this time, and that wouldn't have been possible without your help. Here, I would like to say thank you all."

"No, no, Young Alliance Leader, we are here to help you not because of our own abilities, but because you gave us this opportunity. If you were unwilling to give us this opportunity, we wouldn't even be qualified to step into the Canglan Plane, let alone help you!"

"Besides, we didn't really help you; we just assisted you when you were evolving your beast taming. Without us, do you think you couldn't find a thousand beast tamers who have formed contracts with phoenixes?"

"On the contrary, we were fortunate enough to witness firsthand how you evolve your beast tamers; we truly benefited greatly!"

"That's right, that's right..."

Seeing that Zhou Heng's attitude was mild, these people became even more eager to fawn over him.

Zhou Heng said loudly, "I have seen all your contributions. Tomorrow I will hold a celebration banquet on Ruilin Island. You must all come."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately expressed their gratitude and happily agreed.

After that, Ancestor Wanbao and Ancestor Linglong were the first to leave.

Zhou Heng and the rest of his close relatives also left this place and returned to Ruilin Island.

Patriarch Zhou asked, "Heng'er, now that Jiuxiao has evolved into a three-headed azure phoenix, when will we begin the evolution ritual for the Tyrant?"

Zhou Heng had already planned ahead: "Let's do it in five days!"

The old patriarch Zhou nodded: "I'll do whatever you say."

The old patriarch Li had a good plan: "After the Tyrant is evolved, Heng'er will help Fei Hong improve his bloodline again, and Fei Hong will also show signs of autonomous evolution. At that time, we can start the evolution ritual for Fei Hong."

Zhou Heng nodded and smiled slightly: "Grandpa is right, that's what I think too."