Under One Person: Rebuilding the Glory of the Beast Master

Chapter 39 Master's Trial

The next morning, Zeng Su did not attend the morning class.

Generally, disciples who have mastered the third level of Reverse Rebirth no longer need to attend. However, the senior uncles responsible for lecturing during the morning classes...

My senior brother also tells stories about cultivation and the martial arts world. Listening to them often is good for one's own cultivation.

Since he didn't attend the morning class, he naturally went to the Qi Bureau at the Water Pool.

Upon hearing that Zeng Su was leaving for a long time, Xuanhei immediately retreated into its shell.

It had finally found family and companionship, but now it had to endure loneliness, which made it very sad.

"It's not like we're never coming back! We'll be back soon. Once your bloodline has been refined to a certain level and you can go out, I'll take you to see the sights outside. Haven't you always wanted to see the sea? The Sanyi Sect is very close to the sea," Zeng Su said, squatting down beside Xuan Hei to comfort him.

"I didn't!"

A dark voice came from inside the shell.

"That's good, then we'll be going."

Bai Jiahei then ran over and nuzzled Xuanhei. Feipeng didn't go over; it was still catching fish and shrimp in the pool. It felt that the fish and shrimp in the pool were delicious, more delicious than any fish and shrimp it had ever eaten.

Outside the aura, Fei Peng spread its wings and quickly disappeared into the horizon, carrying Zeng Su with it.

The black creature in the pool lay at the bottom, bubbling and gurgling. It really wanted to go out with Zeng Su.

Outside the main gate of Sanyi Gate.

Zuo Ruotong and Lu Jin walked out slowly.

Zuo Ruotong looked up at the distant mountains and saw a black dot rapidly growing larger. A little over a minute later, Zeng Su's figure appeared above them.

When they were three or four meters above the ground, Fei Peng loosened his claws, and Zeng Su circulated his Qi and landed steadily on the ground, even with the air of a superhero making his entrance.

Lu Jin stared wide-eyed at the sight; the handsome appearance was exactly as he had imagined. He thought it would be amazing if he could experience it himself.

Zeng Su smoothed his wind-blown clothes and hair, then looked at Zuo Ruotong and Lu Jin and said, "Sect Leader, Senior Brother."

Zuo Ruotong smiled and nodded at Zeng Su, then shifted his gaze to Fei Peng, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Others might not be able to see Fei Peng's changes, but Zuo Ruotong could see them very clearly. The eagle had become much more agile than it had been two days ago, and a strange power had also emerged within its body.

His little apprentice's beast-master skills are truly extraordinary. It is foreseeable that in the near future, the beast-master technique will shine brightly in the world of supernatural beings.

"Junior brother, you're so handsome!"

Lu Jin made no attempt to hide his admiration.

"He's not that handsome," Zeng Su replied with a smile.

The landing posture he just used was something he designed, not just for show, but also because it had practical significance in combat.

If his strength increases to the point where he can jump from a height of 100 meters without injuring himself, then the arrival of divine soldiers will truly become a reality, which will have great strategic significance.

"Let's set off!" Zuo Ruotong said. "The journey to the Lu family is still quite long, and it wouldn't be good if we missed the birthday banquet."

After speaking, Zuo Ruotong lightly lifted her foot and walked out. Dressed in white, barefoot, and with long hair, she looked like an immortal descended to earth. With one step, she appeared several meters away.

Without carriages or ferries, Zuo Ruotong had to take his two apprentices from Fujian to Zhejiang, relying solely on their own two legs.

Lu Jin is the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation of the Sanyi Sect. Born into the prestigious Lu family, he possesses exceptional talent and character. He is Zuo Ruotong's most promising successor and may very well be the future head of the Sanyi Sect.

Zeng Su, who was already skilled in martial arts when he became an apprentice, was also exceptionally gifted and possessed innate supernatural abilities. He would become a pillar of the San Yi Sect in the future, and Zuo Ruotong even felt that Zeng Su's achievements would exceed his imagination.

Therefore, it is natural to teach my two precious disciples carefully.

"Master, wait for us!" Lu Jin called out, then hurriedly followed, as did Zeng Su.

Zuo Ruotong moved as if she were strolling leisurely, but her speed was incredibly fast. Lu Jin and Zeng Su had to exert all their strength to keep up with her.

The master walked ahead, and the two apprentices chased after him, soon disappearing from the road in front of Sanyi Gate.

After about ten minutes, Zeng Su suddenly stopped and slapped his head hard.

"I was so stupid!"

Zeng Su cursed himself.

Before Lu Jin could react, seeing his master's figure disappear into the jungle, he quickly reminded his junior brother, "Junior brother, what are you doing? Run! Master will be gone in a minute!"

Zeng Su shook his head at Lu Jin without saying anything, but instead waved towards the sky.

Suddenly, Feipeng, which was flying in the sky, swooped down, grabbed its master's shoulders with its claws, and lifted its master into the air.

"Senior brother, you'd better hurry up and run! You won't be able to catch up in a moment." Before he could finish speaking, Zeng Su had already taken to the sky.

"What?"

Lu Jin saw that Zeng Su had stopped running and was instead letting Fei Peng carry him. Wasn't that cheating?

A big question mark appeared in Lu Jin's mind, but he didn't have time to think about it, because if he didn't run faster, he would really lose them.

Zeng Su, who was flying in the sky, could clearly see Zuo Ruotong's figure.

In the jungle, Zuo Ruotong was able to take every step in the best position, completely unhindered by anything.

He realized that Zuo Ruotong's actions were intended to train his and Lu Jin's abilities, but his ability was that of a beast master, so there was no need for him to run around on the ground like Lu Jin.

Isn't it foolish to have the power but not use it?

He quickly snapped out of his daze, otherwise he and Lu Jin would still be running forward headlong.

Zuo Ruotong was very fast, but Fei Peng was able to keep up with her easily.

Moreover, during this process, Zeng Su was able to maintain a state of fusion with Fei Peng and enter a state of cultivation. There is probably no one else in the world who could do this except Zeng Su.

As time passed, Lu Jin ran behind, panting heavily, his long robe nearly torn to shreds by the branches in the forest. He no longer cared about these things, determined to keep up with his master.

Lu Jin's cultivation level was already top-notch among his peers. He had mastered the first level of the Reverse Life Trilogy, possessing profound inner strength and agile movements. However, the long journey on this mountain road was not about the level of cultivation, but about endurance and precise control over one's Qi.

Zuo Ruotong didn't use any profound abilities. With each step he took, the moment his toes touched the ground, a very subtle force would seep into the ground from the soles of his feet, using the earth's recoil to propel his body forward. This was not only energy-saving but also extremely fast.

Lu Jin followed behind, also trying to find a way to do the same, but he could never reach the same level of effortless mastery. However, he had gradually gotten the hang of it.

This shows that Lu Jin is indeed incredibly talented.

"Huff—huff—" Lu Jin gasped for breath, the sweat on his forehead was blown away by the mountain wind, and new beads of sweat quickly appeared. His steps became very heavy, and with each step he felt that he could not keep up with the next.

He looked up at the sky.

He discovered that Zeng Su was sitting cross-legged under Fei Peng's claws, with his hands on his knees and his eyes slightly closed. He was actually practicing Qi cultivation, which truly shattered his worldview.

Lu Jin gritted his teeth and quickened his pace.

He wasn't jealous that Zeng Su had Fei Peng to ride with; that was his junior brother's skill, nothing to say about it.

He just felt that it was really embarrassing for him, a senior brother, to be left behind by an eight-year-old junior brother.

"Go for it, senior!" Zeng Su's voice suddenly floated down from above, carrying a hint of a smile.

Lu Jin looked up and saw Zeng Su looking down at him with a mischievous smile on his small face.

"Don't get cocky!" Lu Jin snapped, annoyed. "Senior brother didn't use his real skills."

Zeng Su smiled but did not reply.

Zuo Ruotong walked at the front, seemingly unaware of the movements behind him, but he was aware of every move his two disciples made.

His training methods for Lu Jin may seem rough, but they are actually well-intentioned.

Lu Jin is undoubtedly very talented. But his biggest problem is not a lack of talent, but rather that things have gone too smoothly for him.

The Lu family is an old and prestigious family in the world of supernatural beings. Lu Jin grew up in luxury, having everything he could want. After joining the Sanyi Sect, he was considered a prodigy by the elders of the sect, and his cultivation progressed smoothly, rarely encountering any real setbacks.

Such people are prone to pride, complacency, and failing at crucial moments.

Zuo Ruotong took him on this journey to temper his temperament.

The long march was tedious, monotonous, physically exhausting, and a true test of willpower. There were no shortcuts, no easy feats; one could only move forward step by step.

This isn't about training his legs and feet, it's about training his mind.

As for Zeng Su—

Zuo Ruotong looked up at the tiny black dot in the sky, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

This child, at least, makes him feel less troubled.

Zeng Su's path of cultivation was different from the very beginning. He didn't follow the usual path, nor did he adhere to conventions; he always found the method that best suited him. While others ran on land, he flew in the sky. While others struggled to master the Threefold Reversal of Life, he forged a new path by harnessing the power of beasts.

This isn't called opportunism; it's called making good use of resources.

This is how spiritual practice should be.

Zuo Ruotong withdrew her gaze and quickened her pace.

He knew Lu Jin was about to give up, but he wouldn't slow down. Lu Jin needed to know that in this world, there were many people stronger than him, and many paths were more difficult than he had imagined.

Only by knowing these things can he truly grow up.

After running for about half an hour, Lu Jin's steps finally began to falter.

He had already exhausted most of his strength; his legs felt as heavy as lead, and each time he lifted a leg, he had to use all his strength.

His breathing became rapid and erratic, and his chest felt as if a large stone was pressing down on it, making him feel suffocated.

But he didn't stop, and his speed didn't decrease either.

He didn't want to stop, and he was even less willing to stop.

Because stopping means losing.

"Senior brother, have some water."

Zeng Su descended from the sky, ran to Lu Jin's side, and handed a water bag to Lu Jin.

Lu Jin took the water pouch, tilted his head back, and gulped down a large mouthful. Water dripped from the corner of his mouth, wetting his collar. He handed the water pouch back to Zeng Su, wiped his mouth, and continued running forward.

Zeng Su did not let Fei Peng take him back to the sky, but instead stayed by Lu Jin's side and ran with him.

"Why aren't you flying anymore?" Lu Jin asked, panting.

"I'll run with my senior for a while," Zeng Su said.

Lu Jin glanced at him without saying anything, but quickened his pace by half a step.

Zeng Su followed beside him, neither speeding up nor slowing down, just running at a steady pace, his breathing even and his steps light.

His physique, forged through repeated trials of black and white, far surpassed that of his peers, and was even stronger than most adult superhumans.

This level of running wasn't a burden for him, and since he had just started running, it was even easier.

The two ran one after the other, following Zuo Ruotong's figure, through layers of mountains and dense forests.

About half an hour later, Zuo Ruotong finally stopped in a mountain hollow.

He turned around, looked at his two apprentices, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Let's take a break."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

His face was covered in sweat, his lips were dry, and he looked like he had been pulled out of the water.

Zeng Su ignored Lu Jin and instead ran to Zuo Ruotong with the water bag, handing it to her.

"Master, have some water!"

This time, he didn't call him "master" anymore, but "master."

"Um!

'

Zuo Ruotong didn't say anything and took the water bag.

Zeng Su then waved to the sky, and Fei Peng descended.

Fei Peng also had a bundle tied to his body, containing some dried food.

Neither Zuo Ruotong nor Lu Jin had considered bringing food or drinks, because neither of them had even thought about it.

First of all, Zuo Ruotong is a top expert in the world of supernatural beings. When traveling, he doesn't need to think about these things at all. Even if he is tired or hungry, he can find a suitable place to rest before that happens.

As for Lu Jin, he's just too oblivious; he wouldn't even think of that.

Zeng Su took out the dry rations from the bundle and handed them to Zuo Ruotong.

Zuo Ruotong was stunned for a moment when she saw the dried rations.

"That's because Master didn't think things through."

Zuo Ruotong laughed and said that he really hadn't considered bringing his two disciples with him on this trip.

However, at this moment, Zuo Ruotong also referred to himself as "Master," indicating that he had truly accepted Zeng Su as his disciple.

"It's alright, Master, I'm all ready," Zeng Su said with a smile.

Then he ran over to Lu Jin and sat down next to him, taking out a piece of dry food from his bundle and handing it to him.

"Senior brother, have something to eat to replenish your energy."

Lu Jin took the dry rations, took a bite, chewed a couple of times, and then said in a low voice, "Junior Brother, tell me, between the two of us, who's more tired?"

Zeng Su thought for a moment: "Senior brother is even more tired."

Lu Jin took another bite of dry rations. "You fly in the sky, of course you're not tired. I run on the ground, and I'm exhausted. So I work harder than you, I try harder than you."

Zeng Su blinked, not understanding what Lu Jin was trying to say.

"So," Lu Jin patted his shoulder, "when you get to the Lu family, you can't just fly and land in front of everyone."

Why?

"Because I, your senior brother, have run all this way, covered in dust and dirt, while you descend from the sky in all your glory, then I've become your foil, haven't I?" Lu Jin said seriously, "You have to give me some face."

Zeng Su couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Alright, when we get to the Lu family, I'll walk, not fly."

That's more like it.

, 7

Lu Jin nodded in satisfaction and took another bite of dry rations.

Zuo Ruotong stood not far away, watching her two disciples chat and laugh, a slight smile playing on her lips.