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

When Yu Mingtang saw that Zhou Heng had noticed his change in rank, he couldn't help but say a few words of humility: "Four years ago, I was promoted to a sixth-rank commander beast tamer. Now, more than four years have passed. A few days ago, with the help of a bottle of potent potion that my grandfather gave me, I was able to advance a little bit, and my main beast, Snowthorn Yazi, has only barely advanced from the first level of the sixth rank to the second level of the sixth rank. Compared to you, I am far behind."

Yazi is also one of the nine sons of the dragon. The pure-blooded Yazi is born from the union of a true dragon and a wolf-like beast that is at least a hegemon.

Zhou Heng comforted his cousin Yu Ming, saying, "After advancing to the sixth rank of Beast Taming, the speed will slow down. You've already done quite well to advance one small rank every four years."

Yu Mingtang, a member of the family, knew his own situation and was not optimistic: "This is only the early stage of the sixth rank. As time goes on, it will become slower and slower. It may take decades to advance to a small rank."

Zhou Heng sincerely encouraged him, "A sixth-tier Commander Beastmaster has a lifespan of 240 years. You are only in your fifties, not yet sixty, so you don't need to worry about level advancement at all. In any case, you will definitely be able to advance to a seventh-tier Lord Beastmaster before your lifespan runs out, which will add another wave of lifespan. If you are lucky, you will also have a chance to advance to an eighth-tier Monarch Beastmaster."

Yu Mingtang sighed and shook his head: "As an S-level talent, to advance to the eighth-tier Monarch Beastmaster, one must at least cultivate the beast to the lower-level mythical quality. My main beast, Snowthorn Yazi, is only at the lower-level overlord quality now. Evolving it to the lower-level mythical quality is a long way off."

Zhou Heng immediately said, "Hard work pays off. Although a lower-level overlord is far from a lower-level myth, you still have a long lifespan and have every opportunity to evolve your main beast into a higher level."

Yu Mingtang revealed his plan: "I can only do my best. Xueji Yazi has already undergone two evolution rituals, but both failed. In a while, I plan to perform another evolution ritual for Xueji Yazi to see if I can evolve it to the quality of a mid-level overlord. We'll talk about the rest later."

Zhou Heng nodded and said, "If you try a few more times, you'll definitely succeed."

Yu Mingtang recalled the past with deep emotion: "Back then, I personally witnessed Uncle Shi advance to become a sixth-tier Commander Beast Tamer at the age of thirty-five. I thought that was an insurmountable peak, but I never expected that you would show me once again how awe-inspiring a true genius can be. A sixth-tier Commander Beast Tamer at twenty-four, more than ten years earlier than Uncle Shi! Truly, new talents emerge in every generation!"

Zhou Heng sincerely said, "Actually, cousin, you are already very impressive. To be able to advance to a sixth-level commander beast tamer in your fifties has already surpassed the vast majority of people. This shows that you have potential, and your future achievements will definitely not be low."

Yu Mingtang's expression was complex, a mixture of helplessness and relief: "I only have S-level talent. I can't compare to you, let alone Uncle Shi. One of you has SSS-level talent, and the other has SS-level talent. In front of you, I can only be considered a supporting role at best."

Zhou Heng shared some inside information with his cousin Yu Ming: "The Zhou family of Shenlong has so many members, but only my ancestor, my tenth uncle, and I have S-level or higher talent. S-level talent is already very impressive; my grandparents themselves only have S-level talent. I heard my grandparents say last time that the ancestor actually values ​​you quite a bit and even intends for you to succeed my fourth uncle as the next head of the family."

Yu Ming's cousin immediately declined, saying, "You have the greatest talent, so you should be the head of the family."

Zhou Heng said solemnly, "It is precisely because of my high talent that I need to spend all my efforts on improving my strength. The head of the family needs to handle various administrative affairs and coordinate the relationship between the family and various parties, which is actually not suitable for me. Although I am the young head of the family now, I will be promoted directly to the Supreme Elder in the future and will not serve as the head of the family. Just like between my tenth uncle and my fourth uncle, my tenth uncle was more talented than my fourth uncle, but the one who succeeded as the head of the family back then was my fourth uncle."

Yu Mingtang was delighted, but he declined, saying, "I understand that your ambitions lie elsewhere, but it's too early to talk about these things now. Fourth Uncle should be able to remain the head of the family for several more decades."

Zhou Heng said calmly, "I just think it's better for everyone to talk things out."

Having received Zhou Heng's promise, Yu Ming's cousin became even more enthusiastic towards Zhou Heng, chatting with him for a while longer before finally letting him leave.

Instead of staying in Hanyue Cave to supervise Yun Jianhou of the Qiongqi Meng family in upgrading his floating fortress, Zhou Heng turned around and returned to the Canglan Plane.

With his fourth senior brother, Rongtu Wang, around, Zhou Heng could completely relax and be a hands-off manager, simply enjoying the fruits of others' labor.

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As soon as Zhou Heng returned to the Canglan Plane, he learned that Ling Yisheng, Yan Haosen, Qiao Xinrui, Yue Wujiu, Wei Qingwen, and others were waiting for him on Ruilin Island.

He immediately teleported to the group.

The group bowed in greeting.

After some pleasantries, Zhou Heng took the seat of honor, with Ling Yisheng and the others sitting below him.

Yan Haosen said with a fawning expression, "I really didn't expect that our little alliance leader could advance to the sixth-tier commander beast tamer so quickly. After receiving the notice from the alliance, I wanted to go find our little alliance leader, but who knew that our little alliance leader was not in the floating fortress of Hanyue Cave. Later, I thought of coming to the Canglan Plane to find our little alliance leader, but the Zhou family said that our little alliance leader had left the Canglan Plane. Due to various circumstances, I failed to meet our little alliance leader several times, and only today did I finally meet our little alliance leader."

Ling Yisheng chimed in, "Me too."

Yue Wujiu followed up, saying, "Who isn't? The first thing I wanted to do upon receiving the news was to congratulate the young alliance leader, but I didn't get to see him. So I've only come to congratulate him today. I hope the young alliance leader won't take offense."

Zhou Heng picked up his teacup, his demeanor composed: "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Wei Qingwen's face was full of flattery: "Please don't say that. You have just been promoted to a sixth-level Commander Beastmaster. You must have a lot of things to do. The fact that you came to see us is already a great honor. No matter how long we have to wait, we are willing to wait."

Zhou Heng smiled and took a sip of spiritual tea: "We've been friends for several years, there's no need to be so polite in front of me."

Yan Haosen kept praising Zhou Heng: "Although we have known you for quite some time, the gap between us and you is getting bigger and bigger. You have already been promoted to a sixth-level commander beast tamer, while we are only fourth-level grandmaster beast tamers. We don't know when we will be able to be promoted to fifth-level warrior beast tamers. We are simply ashamed in front of you."

Zhou Heng casually remarked, "You guys are actually quite good. Fourth-tier Grandmaster Beast Tamers under the age of thirty are rare geniuses even in the outside world."

Qiao Xinrui smiled brightly, but her expression was very respectful: "In front of an unparalleled genius like you, no one would dare to shamelessly call themselves a genius."