King of Beasts

Lu Ran was thrilled inside; this old man is really something, worthy of being the strongest in Xia Country, and indeed, the world.

For an epic resource, he showed no hesitation at all.

However, standing from the former guild leader’s perspective, Lu Ran guessed he would also be troubled. What’s the use of being able to fight alone when the second and Third Generations are so disappointing?

Without the ability to challenge the world single-handedly, resources aren’t something one can compete for alone.

It’s likely that the old man, having been the leader for so long, has been frustrated watching the second and Third Generations’ performances.

This time, he placed his hope in Lu Ran.

“Dominate? Then it’s settled, I’ll be waiting for your domination.”

“Next, Xia Country will make an official announcement to determine the challengers.”

“However, while we can announce the candidates, remember not to reveal too many of your trump cards in Infinite City before the Alliance Challenge. The international alliance might prepare and target your abilities,” the former guild leader advised.

“Especially at the peak arena, don’t expose too much power there. Your pet beast is only at level 30-something. Levels can be raised more easily. If you have any resource needs for leveling up, just apply directly to the Association.”

“For Qin Ming, Youxiong, and your better participation, the alliance is preparing a batch of resources.”

“Your task is to upgrade the foundation of your combat prowess beyond what’s already exposed. When absolute power is lacking, beast taming battles come down to an intelligence gap.”

“I understand,” Lu Ran replied, pleased to hear that he could get resources from the Association.

Although the peak arena also allows for leveling up, the upgrades brought by resources are certainly different.

The former only offers a simple level increase and balanced attribute enhancement.

But investing in resources can not only boost the growth level, if the resource is good, it can also provide extreme enhancement to a specific attribute or ability, and even uplift species potential and energy techniques.

If resources are abundant and funds allow, investing in resources definitely yields better results.

Lu Ran gave a solemn promise to the former guild leader to sweep the Alliance Tournament. On the side of Xia Country, they began promoting their participation in the tournament.

…

As the Alliance Challenge was about to begin, countries around the world were indeed discussing their national representatives.

In Xia Country, students at the beast taming university as well as the second and third-generation backbone of Xia Country’s beast taming domain were all very curious about the country’s selected representatives.

“I heard from my mentor that Dean Qin is expected to be one. He’s reputed to be the strongest second-generation, second only to the guild leader and the twelve branches.”

“What about Youxiong, the guild leader of the Living Fossil Guild? He’s recently made advances with an Ancient supernatural being and even broke through to Level 5, so he’s very likely to secure a spot.”

“As for the third spot… that’s hard to say. Do you think it could be Bai Qi? The leader of the Four Saints Guild, Bai Qi’s pet beasts were all killed, but he hit a good era. With national support, all his pet beasts were transformed into necromantic pets, increasing his strength instead of decreasing it. Could they send him to promote the necromancy?”

“If they want to promote necromancy… why send Bai Qi? Just send God Lu.”

“But God Lu is only level 3. Unless the international alliance lets him use the Pet Beast Legion, but is that possible given it’s a 1V1 rule? Letting God Lu go against a third-generation might be fine, but against the elite second-generation… it might be a stretch.”

The debate over the third representative continued nationally.

However, the Xia Country Association didn’t leave the public speculating for long and soon announced the representatives for Xia Country.

“Alliance Challenge: Xia Country’s Representative Team Confirmed!”

“Members: Qin Ming, Youxiong Jiyuan, Lu Ran”

Qin Ming: Second-generation beastmaster, leader of the first official strategy team…

Youxiong Jiyuan: Second-generation beastmaster, guild leader of Xia Country’s foremost Living Fossil Guild…

Lu Ran: Fourth-generation beastmaster, initiator of the Jiao Dragon team, leader of the Netherworld Project…

After the identities of the three representative beastmasters were released, Xia Country fell silent. Qin Ming and Youxiong Jiyuan were expected names with no surprises.

But Lu Ran… God Lu was also in the lineup???

The country was in an uproar.

If this were a tournament for fourth-generation beastmasters, or even included third-generation beastmasters, everyone would see no issue with this decision and would even believe Lu Ran could undoubtedly dominate the arena.

However, this Alliance Challenge’s core gatekeepers are second-generation beastmasters.

The current first echelon of second-generation beastmasters are already at Level 5, a full two levels above Lu Ran.

Moreover, the elite among these second-generation beastmasters have already cultivated pet beasts of the overlord species.

Overlord species are no longer as unattainable as when the Evolution Secret Realm first appeared.

In this situation, Xia Country still chose to send Lu Ran to compete. What exactly are they planning?

“So it’s this kid after all…”

At the beast taming university, Qin Ming saw the list released by Xia Country and couldn’t help but twitch his mouth. Who would have thought that the guy who participated in the Freshman Tournament under his watch just half a year ago could now be his teammate, representing Xia Country on the international stage.

At the ancestral home of the Youxiong Clan, Youxiong Guild Leader also expressed slight surprise upon seeing the list. “The rumors I heard were true; Lu Ran is indeed involved. But on the other hand, a level 40 overlord… isn’t that a bit of a stretch for the international challenge?”

Another crucial factor is that a Level 5 beastmaster has two more beast taming skills than Lu Ran, which can be key in determining the outcome of a beast taming battle.

At this moment, not only in Xia Country but internationally, the news of Lu Ran representing Xia Country in the Alliance Challenge quickly spread across global forums.

Lu Ran was already an internationally known figure. Now, seeing Lu Ran looking to make waves in another international event that mainly features second-generation participants, some countries with less friendly ties to Xia Country couldn’t sit still.

Eagle Federation.

After learning of this development, the president of the Eagle Federation’s Beast Taming Alliance specifically sought out someone for a visit.

A young man wearing a burgundy suit and sporting blond hair entered an estate. Before long, he looked up to see a white-haired young man yawning as he emerged.

“Isn’t this Guild Leader Pari? What’s up?” the white-haired young man asked.

“Jack,” the blond young man in the suit said, looking at the white-haired young man whose eyes were bloodshot. “It’s about the Alliance Challenge.”

“I’ve told you, I’m not participating unless I get to keep all the resources I win. Otherwise, we’re done talking,” the white-haired young man replied impatiently. “You previously offered two-tenths. Are you trying to patronize a beggar?”

Guild Leader Pari replied coolly, “Five-tenths, but with a condition.”

“Five-tenths??” The white-haired young man smirked, but admitted it was indeed a high offer.

“Fine, five-tenths it is. What’s the condition?”

“According to the latest information, Xia Country’s beastmaster, Lu Ran-the one hailed as the world’s strongest fourth-generation beastmaster-will participate in the Alliance Tournament as a challenger. In addition to being a challenger, I want you to serve as a gatekeeper. I’ll arrange it so that you’re the stage 4 gatekeeper, and you’ll face off against Lu Ran. I need you to incapacitate any pet beast he sends out,” the blond young man said.

“As the world’s strongest second-generation beastmaster, taking down a fourth-generation should be no problem for you, right?” he continued.

“You’re someone who achieved a solo clear of the Legendary Secret Realm-don’t tell me you can’t handle this.”

“The rules this time are 1V1. Even though four of your pet beasts are dead, it shouldn’t affect your ability to perform, should it?”

“Huh?” The white-haired young man was taken aback, then smirked. “You hold grudges, don’t you? Lu Ran wrecked that dinosaur resurrection project you invested in, and it seems you’re still sore about it.”

“I would say, rather than getting caught up with a fourth-generation, you should focus on enhancing your own strength.”

Although the blond young man was the leader of the Eagle Federation’s Association, there was still debate about whether he ranked among the top three in the Eagle Federation. Everyone currently knows that the strongest in the Eagle Federation is the one person on the blue star who evolved a mechanical pet beast, the transformer, rather than this Guild Leader.

Guild Leader Pari showed a hint of displeasure, feeling the other was too mouthy.

“However, I agree. It’s not for you, but when that Lu Ran faces me, he’ll surely be crushed. It’s inevitable that his pet beast will be ruined.”

“That’s good,” the blond young man replied, curling his lip, not wanting to engage further with this madman who sacrificed four pet beasts for a solo clear of the Legendary Secret Realm.

This Jack was, along with Lu Ran, another second-generation beastmaster known for sacrificing four pet beasts to achieve a solo clear of the Legendary Secret Realm.

Though he’s hesitant to retaliate against Lu Ran in private, since Xia Country has sent Lu Ran to the Alliance Challenge, it gives Eagle Federation a chance to legitimately retaliate against Lu Ran within the confines of the rules.

All of Lu Ran’s pet beasts are overlord species. Incapacitating any of them would be a fatal blow to Lu Ran.

At this moment, Lu Ran is unaware that some countries are already plotting to create obstacles for him in the tournament. However, even if he knew, Lu Ran probably wouldn’t care. As long as the opponent plays within reasonable rules, he calmly accepts the challenge.

In any tournament, it’s never just about friendship first, competition second. When interests are at stake, conflicts are bound to arise.

Following the former guild leader’s advice, Lu Ran wisely refrains from prematurely revealing his trump cards. Indeed, with the support of the Association’s resources, even without the arena experience boost, Lu Ran’s pet beasts have been leveling up rapidly.

Particularly, his pet beast, the sudden death king-carrying the nine-colored meteorite fragment as an upgrade item-quickly reached level 40.

Once it reached level 40, Lu Ran couldn’t wait to fuse it with the energy halo trait.

Similar to the fusion of the cloud baby with nature control and shapeshifter traits, due to the high base species level of cloud baby, the fusion of two traits still leaves it at a middle sovereign level without any increase.

The sudden death king experienced a similar situation; its foundation as a middle overlord is so strong that even with another trait fusion, its species level showed no change.

However, acquiring new abilities and species talents ultimately satisfied Lu Ran.

[Species Talent]: Energy Shield (A pet beast with this talent will have its energy release attack skills enhanced by the defensive energy halo, making them indestructible and hard to break!)

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