Under One Person: Rebuilding the Glory of the Beast Master

Gao Tianci collapsed in the snow, the excruciating pain in his chest making every breath feel like swallowing knives.

He struggled to sit up, but at least three of his ribs were broken, and he couldn't use his left arm—the impact had crushed his shoulder joint.

"Strange beast..." he uttered, the words slurred with blood, his voice filled with disbelief.

He was a member of the Quanxing sect and had seen a lot of the world. The old monsters in the Five Poisons Sect who had been raising Gu for decades only had Gu that were close to the level of exotic beasts, and there were very few exotic beasts in the martial arts world.

The pig in front of him possessed an incredibly thick and powerful Qi, and its unique Qi membrane was unheard of, rendering his Gu bees completely ineffective.

Shocked as he was, he hadn't survived this long as a member of the Quanxing Sect by luck. He pulled a small leather pouch from his waist, bit open the rope with his teeth, and gulped down the dark red liquid inside.

This is the Five Poisons Sect's secret medicine, "Gu Blood," made from seven kinds of poisonous insects and one's own essence and blood. Drinking it can unleash one's full potential in a short period of time, but the price is that one must lie in bed for a month afterward.

As the medicine entered his throat, a scorching stream of air exploded from his stomach, surging into his limbs and bones. Supported by the Qi, Gao Tianci's broken ribs made a cracking sound, and the dislocated bones were forcibly put back in place.

His eyes turned bloodshot, and dark red lines appeared on his skin, as if something was wriggling beneath it.

"You beast," he stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, his voice hoarse as if squeezed from his throat, "but a mere beast thinks it can take me down?"

He slid a bone spur from his sleeve, his entire body black and exuding a sweet, metallic scent—it was coated with Gu poison. Although he was a Gu master, he was not weak in close combat, not to mention the enhancement of 'Gu blood'.

After Bai Jiahei succeeded in his attack, he did not pursue the enemy but returned to Zeng Su's side.

Zeng Su's face was red from the cold, but his eyes were burning with passion. He watched Gao Tianci's change without panicking, and simply patted Bai Jiahei's neck gently.

"Watch out for his weapon," he said.

"Hmph!" Bai Jiahei responded.

Zeng Qing'an watched anxiously from behind. He wanted to rush forward and pull his grandson back, but Da Lao Hei was almost at his limit; the wounds from the black bee stings were still bleeding, and all four legs were trembling. His beast-like state was also about to collapse.

He could only grit his teeth and shout, "Su'er, step back! Let Grandpa deal with him!"

Zeng Su did not turn around.

"Grandpa, you just need to take good care of Big Black," he said. "Leave this to me."

These words coming from an eight-year-old child should have seemed ridiculous.

But none of the Zeng family members present could laugh, because they all saw that Zeng Su's Qi was stronger than theirs, not to mention Bai Jiahei beside him.

Everyone realized that eight-year-old Zeng Su had already surpassed them.

Including Zeng Qing'an.

Gao Tianci also noticed Zeng Su. He narrowed his eyes, a hint of apprehension flashing in his crimson pupils. This child was no ordinary person, not only because he possessed a strange beast, but also because his control over Qi far exceeded what was expected of someone his age.

"I can't let you live," Gao Tianci said in a low voice.

He moved.

His figure moved like a ghost, leaving a trail of afterimages on the snow, the bone spike aimed straight for Zeng Su's throat. This strike was swift and ruthless, showing no mercy—he had no intention of giving the child any chance.

However, Baijiahei also made a move.

Its reaction was much faster than Gao Tianci had anticipated. Its massive body suddenly spun around, and its sword-like fangs swept towards Gao Tianci's waist and abdomen.

Gao Tianci lightly touched the ground with his toes, somersaulted in mid-air, and dodged the fangs. He twisted his body in mid-air, gripped the bone spikes, and thrust them toward Bai Jiahei's back—he wanted to cripple the beast's spine.

But he underestimated the white and black mane.

The row of hairs, as thick as chopsticks, hardened instantly under the infusion of Qi, standing upright like a row of steel needles. Gao Tianci's bone spurs pierced the hairs, producing a piercing metallic scraping sound, and were actually bounced off.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Bai Jiahei arched his back suddenly, and the enormous force sent Gao Tianci flying.

Gao Tianci did two somersaults in the air, and staggered a couple of steps before regaining his balance upon landing. He looked down at his hands and saw that even the slightest touch had resulted in two deep, bone-revealing wounds.

His face turned completely gloomy.

"Good, good, good." He said "good" three times in a row, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth. "I want to see how long you can hold out, you beast."

He formed hand seals and chanted incantations. The dark red patterns on his body began to glow, and a pungent smell of blood emanated from him.

"Gu Technique: Blood Sacrifice—"

Before he could finish speaking, Bai Jiahei had already rushed in front of him.

This time, however, Bai Jiahei neither used its fangs nor its body to charge. It suddenly stopped three steps away from Gao Tianci, its forehooves slamming into the ground, kicking up a cloud of snow. At the same time, its mane shot forward in a neat, sweeping motion.

【Iron Mane Kill】

Dozens of hairs as thick as chopsticks shot out like steel needles, piercing the air with a sharp whistling sound as they enveloped Gao Tianci.

Gao Tianci's pupils constricted sharply, forcibly interrupting the spell as he rolled to one side. Three hairs grazed his cheek, one of them slicing through his ear, splattering blood onto the snow.

A dozen or so other hairs were embedded half a foot deep in the snow behind him, their tips still buzzing.

Gao Tianci got up, touched his cut ear, and found his hands covered in blood.

For the first time, fear appeared on his face.

It wasn't because he was injured, but because he suddenly realized something—this strange beast wasn't just tough and thick-skinned; it also had ranged attack capabilities.

White and Black gave him no chance to catch his breath. After exhausting its mane, it charged again, this time even faster than before. Its four hooves thundered, making the snow rumble and the ground tremble.

Gao Tianci gritted his teeth and made a decision.

He wasn't going to fight the monster head-on. He was going to bypass the pig and kill the little beast directly.

This is the simplest way to deal with a beastly teacher.

The thought was made up, and his figure blurred, transforming into a dark red shadow. He swept past Bai Jiahei's side and pounced on Zeng Su, the bone spur in his hand aimed straight for Zeng Su's heart.

Bai Jiahei seemed not to have reacted yet, its massive body still charging forward.

A sinister smile crept across Gao Tianci's lips.

But just as his bone spur was less than a meter away from Zeng Su, he saw Zeng Su's eyes.

Those eyes were calm.

It was abnormally calm.

Then he heard Zeng Su say something, his voice was very soft, but every word was clear.

"Tongshou"

Zeng Su's Qi suddenly erupted, and the intensity of that Qi far exceeded that of everyone present, including Gao Tianci.

Immediately afterwards, Zeng Su activated his ability again—"Form into Blade"—and a black longsword materialized in his hand.

He taught his grandson Zeng Qing'an everything without reservation, but he never expected Zeng Su to learn so quickly and so well.

In his beast form, Zeng Su's physical strength was greatly enhanced, and the black blade in his hand drew a black slash in the air as it rushed straight towards Gao Tianci.

Seeing this, Gao Tianci felt a chill and decided not to confront them head-on, but instead tried to retreat.

But at that moment, Bai Jiahei suddenly turned around, its speed defying the laws of physics. Its enormous head turned nearly 180 degrees in an extremely short time, its fangs like knives slashing towards Gao Tianci at the waist.

High above, people are in the air, with nowhere to take advantage.

He could only watch helplessly as the pair of fangs pierced his side.

"puff--"

Blood splattered.

Gao Tianci was sent flying by the fangs, tumbling three or four times in the air before crashing heavily to the ground. A half-foot-long gash was torn open on his side, and blood and intestines gushed out, leaving a shocking red trail on the snow.

He lay on the ground, panting heavily, trying to push his protruding intestines back in with his hands, but his hands were shaking so badly that he couldn't do it.

His eyes were filled with fear and resentment.

He couldn't understand how a child could use the methods of a beastly teacher to such an extent.

Gao Tianci couldn't understand it.

But he no longer had time to think about it.

However, Bai and Hei did not launch another attack, but instead ran back to their master's side to be on guard.

Zeng Su also shifted his gaze from Gao Tianci to the dark pine forest outside the manor.

"Come out." His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire snow valley. "Aren't you tired after watching for so long?"

A deathly silence fell over the snow valley. The people of Zengjia Village looked at each other, wondering who Zeng Su was talking to.

Zeng Qingan gripped the black knife tightly in his hand, and the old man's heavy breathing was particularly clear in the cold wind.

Everyone followed Zeng Su's gaze to the pine forest, but could see nothing but the snow-covered treetops and the snow mist blown by the wind.

But Zeng Su did not look away.

There was neither white nor black; its nose twitched violently in the cold wind, and two streams of white hot air spewed out of its nostrils.

It smelled something—a scent in the woods that didn't belong to this wilderness. It wasn't the blood and sweat of the bandits under Lord Ma's command, but something far more dangerous.

"Crunch—crunch—"

Footsteps came from deep within the pine forest, unhurried, making rhythmic sounds as they trod on the thick snow.

Everyone held their breath.

A figure emerged from the snow and mist at the edge of the pine forest.

The man was wearing a faded gray long gown with frayed edges on the cuffs and collar, and cloth shoes with thick soles covered in snow and mud.

He wasn't wearing a hat, revealing a head of gray hair. His face was dark and rough, covered with deep wrinkles, making him look like a seasoned veteran who had traveled far and wide and experienced many hardships.

What is most striking about him are his eyes—triangular eyes with droopy eyelids, but occasionally a sharp golden light flashes deep in his pupils, like a sharp blade hidden in its sheath suddenly revealing its edge.

"Tsk tsk tsk." The man stopped at the edge of the woods, looking down at Gao Tianci lying in the snow. He shook his head, his tone carrying an uncomfortable pity. "Old Gao, how many times have I told you? Have you forgotten the rules of Quanxing?"

Upon hearing the voice, a faint blush appeared on Gao Tianci's previously pale face. He struggled to lift his head, looked at the gray-robed old man, and stammered out a single word: "Master Duan... Master Duan..."

The old man, known as "Master Duan," ignored him and looked past Bai Jiahei to Zeng Su. His eyes held scrutiny, curiosity, and a hint of apprehension.

In the world of martial arts, the most taboo thing is to underestimate others.

"Kid, you have a good eye." He spoke, his voice hoarse and deep, like a rusty knife slicing through sheet metal. "This old man squatted in the woods for ages, not daring to even breathe, but I still couldn't hide it from your eyes."

Zeng Su did not respond. In fact, he did not see that there was another strange person hiding in the woods. He simply smelled the other person's scent.

Seeing that Zeng Su remained silent, the old man in gray was not annoyed. He slowly walked out of the woods, leaving a trail of deep footprints in the snow.

He walked over to Gao Tianci, squatted down, and pressed his finger on the wound torn open by the white and black fangs. Gao Tianci shuddered in pain and let out a muffled groan.

"Tsk tsk tsk." The old man in gray stood up, patted the blood off his hands, and said, "This injury is no small matter. His intestines are sticking out, and one of his kidneys is probably ripped open. Old Gao, this deal of yours is not worth it."

Gao Tianci gritted his teeth, his voice trembling, "Master Duan... save... save me..."

"Save you?" The old man in gray tilted his head and thought for a moment. "It's not impossible. But you already owe me enough favors. If I add this one, how do you plan to repay it?"

Gao Tianci opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, the gray-robed old man waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, I was just joking with you. You actually took it seriously. Although we Quanxing don't have many rules, we've all come from the same place. It wouldn't look good if word got out that I, an old man, was going to watch you die right in front of me."

As he spoke, he took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve, uncorked it, poured out a few vermilion pills, and put them into Gao Tianci's mouth.

"Hold it in your mouth and don't swallow. Swallow it only after the bleeding stops." The old man in gray patted Gao Tianci's shoulder, stood up, and turned his gaze back to Zeng Su.

"Child," he said, "this strange beast, did you raise it?"

Zeng Su did not answer, but just looked at him quietly. There was no fear or panic in his dark eyes, only a composure beyond his years.

The old man in gray chuckled, a smile that was neither warm nor cold, revealing neither joy nor anger. "Not going to speak? That's fine too, I have plenty of time to waste with you. But before we waste time, I need to introduce myself first—my surname is Duan, people in the underworld call me 'Master Jin Guang' if they give me face, otherwise they just call me 'Old Man Jin Guang'."

"The people of Quanxing," Zeng Su finally spoke.

"Smart." Venerable Jin Guang gave a thumbs up, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out.

Zeng Su had certainly heard of it.

Duan Youde, known as "Master Jin Guang," holds a significant position within the Quanxing sect. Before the Jia Shen Rebellion, Master Jin Guang was already an elder of the Quanxing sect, having lived for countless years. His "Golden Escape Flowing Light" technique made him one of the most formidable figures in the entire world of supernatural beings, covering hundreds of miles in an instant, making the world seem like a distant horizon.

Even if he can't beat you, he can outrun you and even take others with him. Similarly, this ability can be used to launch surprise attacks.

However, Jin Guang Shangren's combat ability is not very strong, especially when facing those powerful superhumans.