Starting with SSS-rank talent, I contracted the Forbidden Ferocity.

The combat arena was eerily quiet.

The Crimson Wolf lay on the ground, its limbs still twitching slightly.

Zhao Mingxuan's face turned pale, and he swallowed a few times, but he didn't dare to utter a single harsh word.

Because the wisp of dark flame at Shen Ye's fingertip had not yet been extinguished.

Beastmasters share beast-taming skills.

This is not something an ordinary beast tamer can do in the early stages.

Under normal circumstances, only when a Beast Tamer reaches the third rank and their spiritual power is highly integrated with their contracted beast can they possibly borrow a small portion of the Beast Taming ability.

Shen Ye had just signed the contract.

Newly evolved.

Just the first level.

He did it.

A teacher in the audience exclaimed in disbelief, "Skill sharing... He can actually share his skills?"

"SSS-level talent, is it really that terrifying?"

"Then he doesn't have the weakness of being a Beastmaster in the early stages?"

In an instant, everyone's gaze towards Shen Ye changed.

Just now, some people thought that he was wasting his talent by contracting a crow-like beast.

Nobody dares to think that way now.

Although the Netherfire Raven was not large, it defeated the Crimson Flame Wolf in two moves, which was enough to explain everything.

Zhao Mingxuan finally realized what was happening and gritted his teeth, saying:

"Shen Ye, how dare you hurt my Crimson Flame Wolf?"

Shen Ye looked at him.

"You were the one who suggested the 'sparring' exercise."

"You set the rules."

"You've lost, and you won't admit it?"

Zhao Mingxuan's face flushed red.

"you……"

Shen Ye took a step forward.

Zhao Mingxuan instinctively stepped back.

This step back immediately elicited a chorus of hushed gasps from the audience.

The young master of the Zhao family was scared away.

Zhao Mingxuan realized this as well, and his face instantly turned extremely ugly.

Shen Ye did not press him further.

He raised his hand, and the Netherfire Raven flapped its wings and landed back on his shoulder.

"Spare its life today."

"If there's a next time, I can't guarantee it will survive."

Zhao Mingxuan suddenly looked up.

"You dare!"

Shen Ye said calmly, "You can give it a try."

Just as the atmosphere became tense, a series of hurried footsteps came from the entrance of the playground.

Several people in uniform walked over quickly.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a tall and straight figure, whose epaulets were engraved with silver animal patterns.

Zhou Xuan, Vice President of the Jiangcheng Beast Taming Association.

He was followed by people from the City Lord's Mansion and the Education Bureau.

The principal stood by his side, his smile a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

"Shen Ye, classmate."

Zhou Xuan walked to the combat platform and his gaze immediately fell on the Netherfire Crow.

For a fleeting moment, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Even with his keen eyesight, he couldn't see through the bloodline of this crow-like beast.

Although his aura was only at the early stage of the first rank, it gave him an extremely dangerous feeling.

Zhou Xuan suppressed the shock in his heart and said in a gentle tone:

"I am Zhou Xuan, the vice president of the Jiangcheng Beast Taming Association. We already know the results of your awakening."

"SSS-level beast taming talent, this is a genius that Jiangcheng has not seen in nearly a hundred years."

"The association is willing to provide you with the highest level of training resources immediately."

A commotion erupted around the playground.

Top-level training resources.

These words carry immense weight.

Zhou Xuan continued:

"Includes an A-grade potential spirit beast egg, a set of advanced meditation techniques, three first-tier beast cores per month, and a spot in the Jiangcheng Beast Taming Association's special training camp."

Many students' eyes welled up with tears as they listened.

Grade A spirit beast egg.

Most of them will never touch it in their lifetime.

Zhao Mingxuan's face was gloomy.

He originally thought that his awakening of the B-level Crimson Flame Body was already dazzling enough.

Compared to Shen Ye, they are nothing.

Shen Ye did not agree immediately.

He simply asked:

"What are the conditions?"

Zhou Xuan was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

"The condition is simple: you need to sign an association training agreement."

The staff member next to him immediately handed him an electronic contract.

Shen Ye took it and quickly scanned it.

He was first in his grade in theory classes and was no stranger to such textual traps.

The agreement was written very well.

Cultivation, protection, and resource allocation.

But there is only one core principle.

Over the next ten years, Shen Ye must prioritize accepting mission assignments from the Jiangcheng Beast Taming Association.

If you want to leave Jiangcheng, you must apply in advance.

If special dungeon rewards are obtained, the association has priority in allocating them.

to be honest.

The resources are genuine resources.

The people they lock up are truly locked up.

Zhou Xuan seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said gently:

"Shen Ye, I know you are young and arrogant."

"But geniuses need resources to grow. Without resources, even the greatest talent may wither and die."

"Jiangcheng is not a big city, so the sincerity they have shown is already quite sufficient."

Shen Ye handed the contract back.

"Thank you for your kindness, Chairman Zhou."

"I won't sign."

Zhou Xuan's smile paused slightly.

The surroundings fell silent instantly.

The principal's expression changed, and he whispered a reminder: "Shen Ye, this is a special recruitment by the association, you should reconsider."

Shen Ye shook his head.

"I can join the association, take on missions, and exchange resources."

"But I won't sign a contract of servitude."

The moment the words "indenture" were uttered, many people around changed their expressions.

Behind Zhou Xuan, an official from the city lord's mansion frowned and said:

"Shen Ye, watch your words. The association is nurturing you because it values ​​your talent."

Shen Ye looked at him.

"So I should be grateful and hand over the next ten years?"

The official's face darkened.

Shen Ye's tone remained calm.

"My parents died in a beast tide outside the city, and no one raised me."

"I've survived all these years on scholarships and welfare, and no one has mentored me."

"Now that I have awakened my SSS-level talent, you have arrived."

"I accept kindness, but not shackles."

After these words were spoken, the playground fell completely silent.

Many teachers had mixed expressions.

They suddenly realized that Shen Ye was no ordinary teenager.

He was terrifyingly lucid.

Zhou Xuan stared at him for a long time, then suddenly smiled.

"it is good."

"He has backbone."

"You don't have to sign the contract, but the association's doors are still open to you."

He raised his hand and took out a black badge from his storage ring.

"This is the temporary member badge of the Jiangcheng Beast Taming Association."

"With this badge, you can enter the Association's mission hall and also purchase basic resources."

Resources aren't given away for free, but you can earn them yourself.

Shen Ye accepted the badge.

Thank you.

Zhou Xuan gave him a deep look.

"Shen Ye, the Black Stone Secret Realm outside Jiang City will open in three days."

"That's a first-tier secret realm under official control. The level of danger is manageable, but there are quite a few ferocious beasts inside."

"If you really want to earn your own resources, go there."

"The actual combat points in Blackrock Secret Realm before this year's college entrance examination will directly affect the early admission list of key universities."

Shen Ye's eyes flickered slightly.

The system notification also sounded at that moment.

Main quest unlocked.

[Quest: Enter Blackrock Depths.]

[Requirement 1: Kill one hundred Tier 1 ferocious beasts.]

[Requirement 2: Achieve the highest Secret Realm score.]

[Requirement 3: Explore the source of the anomaly in the Blackrock Realm.]

[Task Rewards: Second Contract Slot unlocked ahead of schedule, one Mythical-grade Beast Taming Training Method.]

Shen Ye's lips curled up almost imperceptibly.

"I will go."

Zhou Xuan nodded.

"Then I'll wait for your results."

After saying that, he turned and left.

The people from the City Lord's Mansion didn't look too good, but since Zhou Xuan didn't force Shen Ye, they couldn't say anything.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Zhao Mingxuan helped the Crimson Flame Wolf up, looking at Shen Ye with resentment in his eyes.

"You dare go to the Blackrock Secret Realm?"

Shen Ye glanced at him.

Zhao Mingxuan lowered his voice.

"There are no teachers watching over you in the secret realm."

Shen Ye stopped in his tracks.

He turned to look at Zhao Mingxuan.

Are you threatening me?

Zhao Mingxuan sneered.

"I'm just reminding you that geniuses can die too."

The next second, Shen Ye raised his hand.

Dark flames ignited at his fingertips.

Zhao Mingxuan's expression changed drastically.

"What do you want? This is a school!"

Shen Ye looked at him, her voice very soft.

"You better pray you're just being sarcastic."

"If you dare to lay a hand on me, I'll have the Zhao family collect your corpse."

Zhao Mingxuan's pupils contracted.

At that moment, he actually saw real killing intent in Shen Ye's eyes.

It's not a threat.

It's not about pretending to be tough.

Shen Ye really dares to kill him.

Zhao Mingxuan dared not speak again and helped the Crimson Flame Wolf away in a disheveled state.

Shen Ye put away the Netherfire.

The homeroom teacher stood to the side, silent for a long time, before finally sighing.

"Shen Ye, you rejected the association's contract today, offended the Zhao family, and were too sharp-tongued."

"The road ahead will not be peaceful."

Shen Ye looked at the high wall in the distance.

Beyond the high walls lies wilderness.

Beyond the wilderness lie hidden realms and countless ferocious beasts.

He knew the world was never peaceful.

The weak, if they want stability, have to be mindful of others' opinions.

The strong, if they want peace, must first kill until no one dares to lay a hand on them.

Shen Ye put away the Netherfire, his voice calm:

"teacher."

"You can't wait until the road is smooth before you start walking on it."

"After you walk over there."

"Only then will there be peace."