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

After dealing with the enthusiastic clansmen, Zhou Heng turned his attention to his uncle Yuan Yi: "I haven't yet congratulated you on your successful advancement to a seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamer. Our Zhou family has gained another formidable member!"

Uncle Yuan Yi was very modest: "Nephew, you are too kind. Although I have become a seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamer, it is only a small achievement. It is nothing compared to you. Your six beasts, the lowest quality of which is a lower-level mythical beast, and the highest quality has even reached the upper-level mythical beast. You will rule the universe in the future. Becoming a seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamer will not be a hurdle for you at all. But for me, this is already the end of my life."

Zhou Heng said very objectively, "A seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamer could establish a small clan on their own outside, and within our Zhou family, their combat power is second only to me and our ancestor. Currently, including you, the Zhou family only has four seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers. Every one of them who can become a seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamer is no ordinary existence. In their youth, they are all outstanding individuals, and in their old age, they are all highly respected and powerful beast tamers. Uncle, please don't underestimate yourself."

Although Yuan Yi was an elder, he dared not put on airs in front of Zhou Heng: "S-level talent is only considered an ordinary genius, and cannot be compared with you. The most commendable thing in my life is not becoming a seventh-level feudal lord beast tamer, but being of the same clan as you and being called 'uncle' by you. This is my greatest honor."

Zhou Heng quickly replied, "Uncle, you flatter me."

This uncle was Zhou Heng's grandfather's nephew, and was closely related to Zhou Heng by blood, so Zhou Heng was quite patient with him.

Uncle Yuan Yi said sincerely, "I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart."

Zhou Heng subtly changed the subject: "When exactly did my uncle advance to the seventh-tier Lord Beastmaster?"

Uncle Yuan Yi spoke up: "About half a month ago."

Zhou Heng then asked, "Has the ceremony for conferring titles on marquises been held?"

Patriarch Zhou stepped forward and explained, "Heng'er, because you were initiating the evolution ceremony for the Slaughtering Saint Demon Dragon, we were worried that holding the Conferment Ceremony would open the dimensional portal of the Canglan Plane, attracting many beast tamers. The mixed bag of people might affect you. Therefore, we only reported Yuan Yi's advancement to a seventh-tier Marquis-level beast tamer and notified the alliance; the Conferment Ceremony hasn't been officially held yet. Now that you've successfully evolved your beast into the Slaughtering Saint Demon Dragon, the Conferment Ceremony for Yuan Yi should be held in a couple of days."

Zhou Heng said politely, "I'm really sorry that my matter delayed my uncle's conferment ceremony."

Uncle Yuan Yi was very clear-headed: "There's nothing to be embarrassed about, it's all just what we should do. Your beast evolving to mythical quality is a momentous event. Once you succeed, your strength will increase significantly. As your family, our status and position will also rise accordingly. I can tell what's more important. Besides, it's only been delayed by a little over half a month, it's not a big deal."

Zhou Heng's smile deepened, and he looked at another person: "My uncle has now become a seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamer and has been promoted to Grand Elder. My great-uncle is now a Grand Elder, right?"

Jingyin's great-uncle had a great sense of the big picture: "Whether it's the eldest or second elder of the clan, it's not important at all; it's just a title. What matters most is that the clan continues to grow stronger."

Hongrui's nephew said happily, "Two years ago I was still the tenth clan elder. Thanks to Uncle Yuanyong and Uncle Yuanyi, I didn't have to do anything. Now I've been promoted to the eighth clan elder."

Everyone laughed upon hearing this.

Tenth Uncle and Yuan Yitang Uncle were promoted to the seventh rank of feudal lord beast tamer, and people kept filling in the positions, which was equivalent to continuous promotion.

The key difference between sequence elders and ordinary elders lies here.

Although both are sixth-tier Commander Beastmasters, the Sequence Elders are essentially the seeds of feudal lords. Once someone becomes a Sequence Elder, the family will provide them with substantial support, and advancing to the seventh-tier Feudal Lord Beastmaster level is generally not difficult.

Therefore, to become a clan elder, one not only needs to be exceptionally strong and stand out among all sixth-tier commanders and beast tamers, but also needs to possess S-level talent.

Afterwards, Zhou Heng chatted with the senior members of the Zhou and Li families for a while before turning around and leaving the place, returning to Ruilin Island.

……

As Zhou Heng's figure disappeared, the clansmen of the Zhou and Li families discussed among themselves.

Jingyin's great-uncle looked at Zhou's parents, who were holding Zhou Hongzheng's hand: "Yuheng has added another mythical-quality beast to our Zhou family. He is a great contributor to our Zhou family! Yuanting, Yuewan, you are the parents of this contributor, and you are also great contributors!"

Uncle Yuan Yi followed up, saying, "Yes! Cousin, sister-in-law, you have truly raised a fine son! To contract six mythical-quality beasts—there have been few people throughout history with such ability."

Mr. Zhou said calmly, "We were just lucky. Heng'er happened to be born in our womb. We can't be considered heroes."

Zhou's mother smiled gently: "Heng'er has been sensible since he was little, which makes things very easy for us. Later, he awakened his second talent, and we were even less able to help him at all."

The old patriarch Li said earnestly, "Whether it's due to luck or something else, Yuheng is your son, and that is your greatest blessing and support in this life."

The eldest uncle greatly envied Zhou's parents: "If only we had a son as capable as Heng'er!"

The second uncle seemed much more carefree: "Heng'er has two talents, and the second talent is SSS-level. In terms of talent alone, no one in the entire East Asia can compare to Heng'er. Such a prodigy only appears once every few years. It's not something anyone can just have if they want to."

Aunt Chenxian said in a low voice, "Having children depends on fate. Yuanting and Yuewan are destined to be together. We can't be envious of them."

Afterwards, the executives from both companies talked for a long time before turning to leave.

……

After returning to Ruilin Island, Zhou Heng was preparing to examine the new skills of the Slaughtering Saint Demon Dragon.

The Demonic Dragon of Slaughter then said smugly to Zhou Heng, "Old Deng, let me tell you, after this evolution, although my powerful skills have decreased from seven to three, they are much stronger than before. Now, I can easily defeat a hundred of my pre-evolutionary selves."

Zhou Heng looked at the Demonic Dragon of Slaughter, which was holding its head high and clearly seeking praise, and couldn't help but reach out and pinch its little tail: "This is normal. Before evolution, you were a fifth-tier peak upper-level overlord beast, and after evolution, you are a sixth-tier early-stage lower-level mythical beast. Not to mention the difference in quality, the difference in level alone is enough for you to instantly kill your pre-evolutionary self. Moreover, after a beast evolves, it's not like you can't use your previous skills."

The Demon Dragon of Slaughter quickly pulled its tail away from Zhou Heng's hand and emphasized, "This time I am special. My original seven powerful skills have been merged into one powerful skill, and I have also gained two more mythical-level powerful skills. Each of them can increase my combat power by a certain level."

Zhou Heng raised an eyebrow, his tone like a father coaxing a child: "Is it really that amazing? Then I'll have to take a closer look."