Chapter 516: Taming the Demon Star Beast

“Let him go?”

Everyone knew that making it release him was the most direct method, but... look at this fellow, so aggressive and ready to devour someone. Could it really let him go?

They had trapped it and attacked it with a combined formation, creating a mortal enmity long ago. Now it wanted nothing more than to kill him quickly. Release him? What a joke!

He had thought this young man could foresee the Soul-Devouring Ants, and just now he had confidently given instructions, swearing he had a good way to save him. He never dreamed that what he said would be so unreliable! Rather than waiting for the Demonic Beast to let him go, it would be more direct to just wait to be beaten to death.

Filled with sorrow, Hall Master Han felt there was no hope left when he heard Pavilion Master Sai's question continue.

“Let him go? What do we need to do? I’ll prepare right now!”

“No preparation needed. Just tame this big fellow and make it a beast pet; then it will naturally be obedient!” The young man’s calm voice came again.

“Tame it? Make it a beast pet?” Hall Master Han's vision went dark, and he instantly felt life was meaningless.

He had spent three full years, piling up treasures for the Demonic Beast. He had even offered deer herds, mid-grade spirit stones, and various other treasures in exchange, but the beast wouldn't even glance at them. Yet, you casually say 'tame it'? If it were that simple, would I be pinned here, gasping for air?

“Forget it, don't count on this guy. I'll figure something out myself!”

Knowing the young man was unreliable, a surge of power erupted within Hall Master Han, and he tried to push away the beast's hoof. The moment he exerted force, he felt the Demonic Beast's strength suddenly surge as well.

Boom!

Waves of air surged, his body went limp, and he was pressed half a meter deep into the ground, his face covered in dust. Blood spurted out again. Under the strong impact, his injuries worsened, and he felt dizzy.

“I never thought I'd fail to tame a beast and end up dying here...”

A sense of desolation rose in his heart. He had spent his entire life dealing with beast taming, and he had believed that with all his methods, this massive creature would surely become his beast pet. He never dreamed that he would ultimately die beneath its claws, stomped to death... Just thinking about it felt suffocating.

Just as he closed his eyes, awaiting death and feeling life was meaningless, he heard a sound like a cow's bellow mixed with thunder. Immediately after, he felt the hoof pressing down on him vanish instantly. He patted himself twice, realizing he was still alive. The Demonic Beast, which had nearly flattened him, had indeed lifted its paw. Only then did he open his eyes and couldn't resist looking. What he saw made his whole body twitch, and he nearly fainted on the spot.

“This... this...”

His lips twitched, his eyes wide and almost popping out of their sockets. Hall Master Han seemed to have witnessed an unbelievable scene and was on the verge of collapsing.

Right in front of him, the Demonic Beast, which had just been aggressive, eager to kill him quickly, arrogant and untamed, refusing to yield even unto death, was now obediently lying before a figure. Its head was pressed against the ground, its thick tongue ceaselessly licking the person's shoe sole, its face filled with respect and fawning, like a pet dog that had been trained for years meeting its master—an indescribably groveling sight.

What was happening? Wasn't this creature extremely arrogant, vowing never to submit? Couldn't even the most delicious food sway it? How did it end up licking someone's shoe sole in the blink of an eye? And what about that look in its eyes? A face full of respect and adoration, drooling, as if it wanted to lick the other shoe sole too... could it not have any integrity?

He rubbed his eyes vigorously, wondering if he was seeing things. Then Hall Master Han saw the figure opposite him impatiently kick the Demonic Beast's large face.

“Go on, go eat some grass! You've made my shoes dirty!”

Hall Master Han swayed. The Demonic Beast was so respectful, yet you kicked it and told it to eat grass? It's a carnivorous animal; how could it eat grass...? As he hesitated, he saw the incredibly proud Demonic Beast, without the slightest hesitation, excitedly waddle to the side, open its massive mouth, and continuously tear at the green grass on the ground, chewing it with great relish, as if afraid someone would snatch it away... Fearing he was dreaming, he slapped himself hard. The sharp pain cleared his head a bit, and when he looked again, he still saw the Demonic Beast with its rear end sticking up, vigorously struggling with the grass.

“My goodness! What on earth is going on?”

Scratching his head repeatedly, Hall Master Han was completely bewildered. He clearly saw the figure not far away: it was Zhang Xuan, the two-star beast tamer who had boasted earlier. He had spent three years trying to tame it, yet the beast remained indifferent and even wanted to kill him... This guy just roared once, and the beast was licking shoes and eating grass... Was there any justice left in the world? Was he the four-star beast tamer, or was the other guy?

“Could it be... Pavilion Master Sai's respect for him is because of this?”

Suddenly, a thought popped into his head. Pavilion Master Sai had been unusually respectful towards this young man, which he had found strange earlier. Now it seemed this young man was probably more than just a two-star beast tamer. Otherwise, how could the Demonic Beast immediately surrender with a single roar and act so undignified?

He adjusted his breathing, suppressed the intense pain, and approached the figure. “Han thanks Master Beast Tamer Zhang for saving his life!”

If not for the other party taming the Demonic Beast, he would certainly be dead. No matter what, a life-saving kindness had to be repaid.

Zhang Xuan waved his hand. “I only acted because of Pavilion Master Sai. If you want to thank someone, thank Pavilion Master Sai!” Had it not been for Pavilion Master Sai's sake, he wouldn't have bothered.

“Still, thank you, Master Beast Tamer Zhang. If you hadn't intervened, I would surely be dead!”

He expressed his gratitude again, then cupped his hands and looked at Pavilion Master Sai. “Pavilion Master Sai, thank you...”

“Old friend, no need to be so polite!” Pavilion Master Sai's face flushed. “I didn't help at all; it was Master Zhang who tamed the Demonic Beast!”

“Master Zhang?”

Although he had heard that title before, he had thought they were saying “Master Beast Tamer Zhang.” After all, during a battle, at a distance, it was normal not to hear clearly. Now, standing right in front of him, he heard it distinctly, and his heart trembled. Could it be that this person before him was also a Master Teacher?

“Yes, Master Zhang is not only a Master Teacher, but also a two-star Beast Tamer, a five-star Appraiser, and a quasi-four-star Array Master!” Pavilion Master Sai explained.

“A Master Teacher, a five-star... Appraiser? A quasi-four-star Array Master?” Hall Master Han's face flushed. He had previously thought the other party was merely a two-star beast tamer and had largely disdained him. He never dreamed he had so many other professions! Leaving aside everything else, just the title of Master Teacher alone was enough to make him unable to raise his head. Master Teachers could not be disrespected or insulted. Anyone who dared to do so, even if beaten to death on the spot, would find no one daring to speak up for them. Moreover, he was also a five-star Appraiser and a quasi-four-star Array Master!

“Of course! Our young master not only holds these professions but is also a Physician, an Alchemist, and a Painter!” Seeing him stunned, a plump man from behind the young man stepped forward and scoffed.

“Seven... professions?” Hall Master Han swallowed, his lips trembling. One person spent countless energy and endless time learning a single profession. This person, however, held seven professions simultaneously... How could the Alliance of Ten Thousand Kingdoms have such a prodigy? No wonder Pavilion Master Sai was so respectful. If he had known these identities earlier, he wouldn't have dared to put on airs even if it killed him.

“Indeed. So, our young master saved your life, and a mere 'thank you' is enough?” The plump man glanced sideways. “Just now, I saw you bringing out many good things to tame the savage beast. Now, is your life not even worth a single savage beast?”

“I...” Hall Master Han stiffened. A life-saving kindness was as vast as the sky, and merely uttering a word of thanks was indeed improper.

“This spirit stone was originally intended to attract the Demonic Beast and then tame it...” Taking out the mid-grade spirit stone from earlier, Hall Master Han turned his head to glance at the Demonic Beast, which was still sticking its rear end up and incessantly chewing grass. Knowing there would be no chance to tame it now, he gritted his teeth and offered the stone. “Now... it's useless, so I'll give it to Master Zhang to repay his life-saving kindness!”

The plump man casually took it and pursed his lips. “Just one?”

“I... just one!” His face flushed, Hall Master Han was speechless. There were very few mid-grade spirit stones in the entire Alliance of Ten Thousand Kingdoms. The fact that he managed to find one was already very good luck.

“Alright then, one it is!” Seeing that the other party couldn't produce more, Sun Qiang shook his head and handed the spirit stone to Zhang Xuan. “Young Master!”

“Hmm!”

Zhang Xuan took it casually and nodded in satisfaction. He had to admit, Sun Qiang truly understood his intentions. He had set his eyes on this spirit stone earlier. Otherwise, he wasn't someone who acted idly; how could he have saved the other party without reason? Master Teachers also needed to live. He wasn't a saint; if he saved someone, he naturally expected a reward. Otherwise, with so many people in the world needing saving, he would surely be worked to death.

“I happen to need a mid-grade spirit stone, so I'll accept it without modesty. Don't worry, I won't take advantage of you. I'll heal your injuries right now as repayment!”

After putting away the spirit stone, Zhang Xuan looked at him.

“Heal my injuries?” Hall Master Han was startled. “My injuries, can they be healed?” He had been repeatedly struck by the Demonic Beast and had overused his strength beyond his capabilities, resulting in dislocated internal organs and severe loss of power. At his age, combined with his shattered confidence, healing would likely be very difficult. When the person before him said he would heal him now, his face was instantly filled with disbelief.

“If I say it can be healed, then of course it can be healed. If you don't want to be healed, then forget it!” Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

“Of course I want to be healed...” Remembering the other party's identity as a Physician and Master Teacher, Hall Master Han quickly nodded. Previously, he would certainly not have believed such a statement, but having personally seen the Demonic Beast tamed and obedient, he now regarded the person before him with respect and trust.

“Master Zhang, do you need any medicinal herbs? I have quite a few here...” Convinced that he would be healed, Hall Master Han couldn't help but look over. Although not a Physician himself, as a powerful practitioner, he knew a thing or two about injuries. For his wounds, without medicinal herbs several hundred years old, it would likely be difficult to see any effect. And he did have some of those herbs.

Just as he was about to take out the items, before his words fully fell, he heard the young man opposite him speak.

“Medicinal herbs? No need... Hey, you, Demonic Beast, come over here and knock this guy out for me!”