Chapter 432: Ten Beast Cage

“What do you mean by that? Zhang Xuan is a genius, and I’m not? Why does everyone have such high hopes when they talk about him, but when I come here, I’m treated like this? We’re all two-star beast tamers; I don’t seem to be any worse than him!”

“That’s not what we meant, it’s just that…” Hall Master Feng gave an awkward smile, “The Beast Tamer Competition gathers all the geniuses within the Conferred Kingdom. It’s not to be underestimated, so it’s better to be careful!”

“Careful? What’s there to be careful about! I’ve studied the events from the last competition; wasn’t it just about taming a savage beast at the initial Supreme level? Although my current strength is still a bit short of Supreme, I’m confident I can succeed!” The young man’s arms trembled, revealing his cultivation. He was actually a peak Master realm expert! A peak Master realm expert in his thirties would definitely be considered a genius even in Tianwu Kingdom. No wonder he was so confident.

“The competition events are different each time, and I’m not sure what they are specifically this time. However… I heard the reason the competition was moved up is that the Xuanyuan Beast Hall captured a powerful savage beast but failed to tame it multiple times. To prevent further complications, they gathered geniuses to come!” After a moment of hesitation, Hall Master Feng revealed the information he knew. “I think… this competition must be related to that savage beast!”

“I think so too. Otherwise, the Beast Tamer Competition, which happens every five years and is always on schedule, wouldn’t suddenly be moved up!” Beast Tamer Wang also nodded.

These messages were secretly passed on by a friend from Xuanyuan Beast Hall. It remains to be seen whether they are true. However, after careful consideration, they should be accurate. Otherwise, the Beast Tamer Competition, which has been held every five years and follows a fixed schedule, wouldn't suddenly be moved up without warning.

“The Beast Hall captured a powerful savage beast? What level is it?” Beast Tamer Luo was startled.

“I’m not entirely sure about the specifics!” Hall Master Feng shook his head. Although he was a prominent figure in charge of a local Beast Hall, the Xuanyuan Beast Hall was clearly a level above, and there were many things he wasn’t privy to.

“Even a third-grade beast tamer couldn’t do it. Among the younger generation, who could succeed? Even if it’s related to this, perhaps studying the savage beast’s habits and preferences would only help with taming!” Beast Tamer Luo raised his head, exuding an air of dominance. “In this regard, I don’t lose to anyone!”

The Beast Hall’s Beast Tamer Competition assesses the younger generation, those under thirty. He wouldn't dare claim superiority over beast tamers who had lived for countless years, but among those under thirty, there were certainly not many within the Xuanyuan Kingdom who could surpass him in beast taming.

“We know your strength, but I heard that many talented beast tamers have emerged this year, and they’re all very formidable! Like Wei Youdao from Jibei Kingdom, Jiang Nanping from Kaixiong Kingdom, Ji Wuxin from Hongquan Villa… these individuals are not weak, and they’re all under thirty, having reached the peak of two-star…” Seeing his self-assurance, Hall Master Feng exchanged a look with Beast Tamer Wang and said.

This person indeed had great talent in beast taming; if Zhang Xuan was not counted, he could be said to be the foremost among the younger generation in the Xuanluo Mountain Range Beast Hall. However, his flaw was also very obvious: he was too arrogant and conceited, completely lacking humility. To be honest, if the former person couldn't be reached, they would have been quite reluctant to seek him out.

In beast taming, confidence is good, but there must be no arrogance at all. Otherwise, not only will one fail, but one might also suffer greatly from it. Having presided over the Beast Hall for so many years, he had seen many powerful beast tamers who, due to this very reason, enraged savage beasts and were torn apart alive.

“Those few are indeed good; we’ve crossed paths before. At that time, I was indeed inferior. However, I’ve obtained a new legacy and learned new beast-taming techniques, so it won’t be so easy for them to defeat me now…” Beast Tamer Luo clasped his hands behind his back, just as he was about to continue speaking, he heard a cold snort from nearby.

“What big talk! I thought he was some formidable character, but it turns out he’s just a braggart!” A young man walked over, sneering.

“Fang Jin? What, do you want to compete with me? Come on!” Recognizing him, Beast Tamer Luo raised an eyebrow.

“Compete? Luo Tang, are you even worthy?” With a faint smile, Fang Jin’s body swayed, and his aura surged.

“Half-step… Half-step Supreme?!” His expression changed, and Beast Tamer Luo Tang stepped back two paces, his eyes wide. He was at the peak Master realm and thought he was already very powerful, but he didn't expect this person to have already broken through.

For beast tamers, the higher their strength, the greater the threat they pose to savage beasts, and the easier it is to subdue them.

“Two years ago, we were all at the peak Master realm, and with your beast-taming skill and ability, you were indeed considered top-tier among the younger generation. But Wei Youdao, Jiang Nanping, and the rest of us have all broken through. If you still only have this much strength, I advise you to go back quietly and not make a fool of yourself here!” Fang Jin looked over indifferently.

“You…” Luo Tang’s face turned ashen. “You mean… Wei Youdao and the others have also broken through?” There was a world of difference between the peak Master realm and half-step Supreme; many people couldn't achieve it in their entire lives. How could all these people have broken through?

“Not only that, Wei Youdao has even reached the initial stage of the Supreme realm!” Fang Jin smiled.

“Initial stage of the Supreme realm?!” Luo Tang clenched his fists. “So what if their strength is high? The Beast Tamer Competition is about beast-taming skill and understanding of savage beasts; it doesn’t solely rely on strength. Even if one is strong, they can’t just beat a savage beast into willing submission and thorough taming, can they…?”

Just as he was about to retort further to bolster his own momentum, the ground of the Beast Hall suddenly shook violently, and a thunderous bell rang out.

“The bell? Oh no, something big has happened!” Hall Master Feng’s expression changed. Luo Tang and Fang Jin, who were arguing, also stopped, their pupils contracting simultaneously.

The Beast Hall kept many savage beasts, and to prevent disturbance, it was usually kept quiet. The great bell would only be rung if something major occurred. Once it rang, all beast tamers had to gather immediately to face the situation together! What kind of event could make it ring so suddenly?

*Dong, dong, dong!* The bell continued to ring.

“Quick, count how many rings there are in total!” Hall Master Feng urged. The number of bell rings conveyed different meanings.

“A total of… seven rings!” Soon, the bell stopped, and Luo Tang said.

Fang Jin also looked over. Although they were both beast tamers, they didn’t know much about the meanings behind the various bell rings of the Beast Hall, far less than the Hall Master of Xuanluo Mountain Range.

“Seven rings of the bell, this is…” Recalling the rules of the bell, Hall Master Feng’s face turned pale, and his body trembled violently. “Someone is attempting to challenge the Ten Beast Cage? This… how is this even possible?”

“The Ten Beast Cage?” Luo Tang and Fang Jin exchanged glances, their faces full of confusion. This was the first time they had heard this name.

“The Ten Beast Cage refers to a long, narrow iron cage where more than ten savage beasts are placed, with their levels increasing progressively… The challenger must walk from one end to the other within one hour…” Hall Master Feng’s lips trembled slightly.

“Ten savage beasts? Challenging them alone? This… how is that possible? Savage beasts attack strangers; it’s their nature. Otherwise, the beast tamer profession wouldn’t be so highly regarded. Walking from one end to the other, encountering ten beasts, in one hour?” Not only did Luo Tang and Fang Jin exclaim, but even Beast Tamer Wang was startled.

Savage beasts are suspicious and hostile towards humans. Without special methods, one would likely be attacked as soon as they entered! One savage beast could be dealt with, but ten, how could one cope?

“By the way, what about the strength of the savage beasts?” Realizing something, Luo Tang quickly asked. If their strength was too much weaker than the challenger’s, even with increasing strength and ten beasts, it wouldn’t pose much danger.

“The first four are one minor level lower than the cultivator; the middle three have the same strength; the next two are one minor level higher, and the last one, guarding the end… is two levels higher!” Hall Master Feng’s voice trembled.

“What?!” The other three also immediately turned pale. As beast tamers, they naturally knew the terrifying nature of savage beasts. They were enormous, possessed astonishing brute strength, and humans of the same level were no match for them. To think that the beasts at the end would be two levels higher? Was this real or fake?

“To truly challenge it would be courting death… Who would do such a thing? What benefit would there be in doing so?” Fang Jin couldn’t help but ask. Luo Tang and the others also looked over. There’s no gain without effort. For the Ten Beast Cage, challengers would almost certainly face certain death. Given that… why would anyone still attempt it? Were they seeking death?

“Of course there’s a benefit!” After a moment of hesitation, Hall Master Feng’s clenched fist, nails digging into his flesh, revealed: “A successful challenger can obtain a drop of… Spirit Beast Blood!”