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

Zhou Heng's expression relaxed considerably: "How many sixth-tier Beastmaster Commanders does the family have now?"

Mother Zhou frowned slightly: "Including those from other families who contribute, the Zhou and Li families each have more than eighty sixth-level commanders of beast tamers, which adds up to just over one hundred and sixty people. This is far fewer than when the Dragon Cult wreaked havoc on the universe fifty years ago."

Zhou Hengfu then asked, "How many people are there in our Zhou family in total?"

Zhou's father was quite proud: "The main lineage and the branches together have a population of over ten million, of which only about two hundred thousand have the aptitude of Beast Tamer. Although the rest are ordinary people, they live a more comfortable life than the average Beast Tamer in the outside world."

In addition, there were servants, guards, assassins, and outsiders whose numbers exceeded ten times that of the family, and many of them were also beast tamers.

These people do not live in the outside world, but all live in a separate giant plane exclusive to the Zhou family.

Fourth-tier beast taming creates a domain; fifth-tier beast taming can perform short-to-medium distance spatial leaps; sixth-tier beast taming can perform medium-to-long distance spatial leaps; seventh-tier beast taming can open up spatial tunnels and independent small blessed lands; eighth-tier beast taming, in addition to these abilities, can also open up large cave heavens; and only ninth-tier beast taming can open up giant planes.

More than two thousand years ago, the Zhou family had a ninth-level Emperor Beast Tamer.

Therefore, although the Zhou family no longer has a ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamer, the giant plane that the ninth-tier ancestor allowed him to create still exists in the world, becoming the foundation for the Zhou family's revival.

This is why seventh-tier, eighth-tier, and ninth-tier beast tamers are respectively called feudal lords, kings, and emperors.

Because starting from the seventh-tier Beast Tamer, one becomes the ruler within the realm created by their own beasts.

In terms of both combat strength and methods, it far surpasses the sixth-tier commander beast tamer.

Their status within the alliance was equivalent to that of feudal lords, kings, and emperors in ancient times.

Moreover, the higher you go, the more astonishing the divine power becomes.

Zhou's mother smiled and teased, "My dear son, how come you've forgotten all this after only five years away from the family?"

Zhou Heng remained calm: "Dad, Mom, you've forgotten, five years ago I didn't know the exact number of people in the family either. I didn't pay attention to these family affairs back then."

He awakened his innate wisdom from a young age. This innate wisdom does not directly give a person memories of their past life, but rather it is like receiving fragments of memories little by little.

As a child, he was busy integrating fragments of memories from his past life and basically didn't care about things outside.

Mr. Zhou revealed a doting expression: "That's normal. You were just a child back then, only knowing how to eat, drink, and have fun. But you'll have to pay more attention to family affairs in the future, as the family will depend on you to carry on the family tradition."

Zhou Heng immediately made a solemn promise: "Dad and Mom, don't worry, it is our responsibility to carry on the family tradition. I will definitely work hard to make both families more prosperous."

Mr. Zhou was overjoyed: "My good son, hearing you say that makes me happier than anything else."

Zhou's mother was extremely pleased: "My dear son, I have some good news for you. As a prodigy with S-level talent, and at a time when the family is facing a generational gap and needs someone in the younger generation to quickly take charge, the family will definitely do everything in its power to nurture you!"

Zhou Heng's expression turned solemn: "I understand what Mom means. I will work even harder and never let the family down."

Even in an ancient family like the Zhou family, there aren't many S-level talents in each generation. While they might not be one in a hundred years, they are still highly valued.

After all, if trained properly, he will definitely become a sixth-tier commander beast tamer in the future.

Those who are particularly outstanding can even become seventh-tier feudal lord beast tamers.

As for the eighth-tier Monarch Beastmaster, achieving S-rank talent is not impossible, but under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to break through.

Otherwise, the Zhou and Li families wouldn't each only have one eighth-level monarch ancestor to oversee things.

Moreover, Zhou Heng's appearance now is quite timely. After the rebellion of the Dragon Cult, the family urgently needs to cultivate outstanding descendants to restore its vitality. Clan members like Zhou Heng, who are both born into the direct line and have good talent, will definitely be treated preferentially.

Zhou's mother smiled sweetly: "I have another piece of good news to tell you."

Zhou Heng raised an eyebrow: "What good news?"

Mother Zhou didn't keep her in suspense: "Generally speaking, diamond-quality beasts can evolve towards overlord quality once they reach the fourth tier. Although it's not common for them to evolve so early, you're different. The family knows about your talent and has heard that you raised the Phoenix Azure Phoenix to the third tier in less than a month. They believe you have a high chance of raising the Phoenix Azure Phoenix to the fourth tier before the college entrance exam. If you can evolve the Phoenix Azure Phoenix into the Rainbow-Winged Azure Phoenix, you will definitely be the top scorer in the beast taming college entrance exam! Therefore, the family has decided to support you with the greatest effort and invest in you, making sure you evolve the Phoenix Azure Phoenix into the Rainbow-Winged Azure Phoenix before the college entrance exam!"

Zhou Heng was startled: "Really?"

Father Zhou patted Zhou Heng on the shoulder: "How could this be faked? Our family has produced a champion in the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination before, but that was decades ago. This time, the family hopes to produce another champion in the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination to enhance the family's prestige and let others know that our Zhou family has an orderly lineage and has successors."

After his initial joy, Zhou Heng quickly calmed down: "But this matter is not so easy. Putting aside everything else, obtaining a large amount of Five Virtues Qi is not easy. If we want to evolve Jiuxiao from Phoenix-like Azure Luan to Colorful-winged Azure Phoenix at the fourth stage, we must start from the third stage and let Jiuxiao absorb acquired Five Virtues Qi to cultivate the power of Five Virtues within its body. Only then can it stimulate innate Five Virtues Qi in the future and evolve from a phoenix species into a pure-blooded phoenix."

The so-called Five Virtues refer to five noble moral qualities: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness.

If a person follows the ancient principles of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness in their conduct and dealings with others, they will generate traces of the acquired five virtues within their body.

As for the innate five virtues, it refers to the five virtues that a pure-blooded phoenix is ​​born with.

The Phoenix and Azure Luan belong to the Phoenix species, but their bloodline is inferior to that of a pure-blooded Phoenix.

Only during evolution, by utilizing enough acquired Five Virtues Qi to stimulate the innate Five Virtues Qi through the phoenix bloodline, can one truly transform into a pure-blooded phoenix and possess immense divine power.

However, whether it is the innate Five Virtues Qi or the acquired Five Virtues Qi, it cannot be forcibly taken or seized; it can only be given away voluntarily, otherwise it will surely suffer a backlash.

Dragons and phoenixes are among the most powerful of their kind, possessing many unique supernatural abilities, and their evolution is generally the most difficult.

For example, if a jiaolong (a type of dragon) wants to evolve into a true dragon, it must transform into a dragon by walking on water. This is part of the ritual and also a major hurdle.

Looking at Zhou Heng's furrowed brows, Zhou's father revealed a knowing smile: "My good son, don't worry, your grandfather has arranged all these things for you! There are so many people in the family. Although not everyone possesses the qualities of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness, there are quite a few who meet the requirements, which is more than enough to provide you with the five virtues."