Beast Taming Patrol

At the edge of the high platform, the head of the Yun Family, Yun Heran, stood together with Lin Zhen Nan, chatting quietly.

“Younger Brother Lin, there seem to be quite a few new faces in the Lin Family this time,” Yun Heran chuckled, his gaze sweeping across several people in the Lin Family circle, “I haven’t seen any of these young talents before.”

“These are merely disciples who entered the Meridian Opening Realm this year,” Lin Zhen Nan replied humbly with a smile, “it’s nothing much. Doesn’t the Yun Family have even more disciples?”

“Ah,” Yun Heran shook his head slightly, “there are indeed many, but quite a few of them did not make it into the top five last year and are here to try their luck again this year. This new generation, after all, is a bit lacking compared to yours, Younger Brother Lin.”

Lin Zhen Nan fell silent for a moment.

Yun Heran’s words seemed modest, but in reality, they concealed a deeper meaning.

If there were many among these eleven who had participated in the family competition last year, then naturally they would have had more time to cultivate, and their cultivation levels would generally be a bit higher.

The Nayuan Realm may not yet be within reach, but it was possible for offspring who had perfected the Meridian Opening Realm to appear.

If that really were to happen, then in this competition between the two families, the Lin Family’s ranking in the top ten might look rather unpleasant.

However, within the rules, there was nothing Lin Zhen Nan could do.

It could only be said that there had been some gaps in the Martial Arts Practitioners of the Lin Family these past few years, and this loss was something that had to be swallowed.

While the two were conversing, a signaling arrow was launched with a sharp booming sound.

The first round of the family competition had begun!

The disciples of both the Lin and Yun families, standing in their respective circles, moved at the same time.

Some used movement techniques that were elusive as the wind, making them hard to predict; some moved like lightning, crossing a hundred meters with just a few leaps; some dragged behind them countless afterimages, making it impossible to discern where their true bodies were…

Everyone was employing their own methods, trying to reach the stone pillars 500 meters away as quickly as possible.

Except for Lin Su.

At this moment, he seemed like a bystander munching on melon seeds, leisurely walking towards the stone pillar with two tamed beasts, his casual stroll causing the expressions of the audience members watching from outside the arena to turn odd.

In fact, his speed was not slow, it could be considered a brisk walk.

But compared with the speed of the other disciples, it looked as slow as a turtle’s pace.

Not only was Lin Su walking, but he was also curiously observing the methods employed by the other people.

The fastest to reach the stone pillar, of course, was Yun Zhenzhen, who was in the Nayuan Realm.

The moment the signaling arrow was fired, thick Elemental Power condensed behind her into a pair of light aqua-blue Elemental Power Wings. With a span of four to five meters, the Elemental Power Wings carried her across several hundred meters with just a few flaps, and she landed lightly on the stone pillar with the utmost composure.

This was an ability exclusive to Martial Arts Practitioners above the Nayuan Realm. Upon reaching the Nayuan Realm, all meridians in the body are opened and connected; Elemental Power would no longer be stored within individual meridians, but would gather in the dantian to form a cycle. Hence, Nayuan Realm experts had far thicker Elemental Power than those in the Meridian Opening Realm and could effortlessly shape and create objects with it.

Shaping wings out of Elemental Power was just one simple application.

Even shaping a horse out of Elemental Power would be a trivial matter.

Apart from her, other individuals were activating their Elemental Power and using various movement techniques and martial skills in an attempt to distance themselves from others.

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Although the first round was only an internal competition between the Lin and Yun families with no direct rivalry, their starting positions were so close and the finish line at the same pillar that it was easy to see the differences in their speed.

The latent competition had already begun.

On the Lin Family side, the fastest was Lin Ye, whose figure split into six in a rather tricky manner. When the other five figures dissipated, his own position had moved forward a great distance as if he had teleported, firmly securing the first place among the Lin Family’s offspring with this amazing movement technique.

On the Yun Family side, there was also a young member whose speed was astonishingly fast, sweeping through like a gust of wind, leaving the other Yun Family offspring far behind.

Comparing these two from the Lin and Yun families, Lin Su’s brows furrowed slightly.

That Yun Family member was much faster than Lin Ye!

Was the gap really that wide?

No, no, no, speed doesn’t entirely represent strength. Maybe the opponent is just good at movement techniques?

Lin Su silently consoled himself, subconsciously quickening his pace a bit more.

Although he wasn’t planning to contend for the pillar, it would still be somewhat embarrassing if others had to wait for him.

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“Yun Elder certainly keeps his cards close to his chest.” Lin Zhen Nan said with a hollow laugh, “I do remember that Yun Family member; his name is Yun Mu, isn’t it? I didn’t expect him to have already reached the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm. Given some time, breaking through to the Nayuan Realm is probably not far off.”

The thing he feared most still happened.

In the ranks of the Yun Family’s offspring, someone had indeed reached the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm.

With his exceptionally sharp eyes, just a glance at the speed at which that Yun Family member executed his movement technique was enough to draw a clear conclusion.

“So shameful.” Yun Heran laughed, “That fastest kid from the Lin Family looks somewhat familiar, isn’t he Zhantian’s child? I see he’s not far from reaching the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm either. When it comes to talent, that kid seems to be a notch above.”

Yun Heran’s words paused for a moment before he continued, “His movement technique is the Lin Family’s martial skill ‘Mist Nine Shadows’, right? I’ve heard it’s quite difficult to master. To be able to practice it to the Six Shadows Realm at such a young age suggests the boy has an unusual talent for martial skills.”

“A minor matter, not worth mentioning.” Lin Zhen Nan shook his head slightly, though his expression improved a bit.

Lin Ye’s talent for martial arts was indeed quite good and had regained some face for him.

“However…” Yun Heran’s tone changed, “What’s going on with your esteemed nephew Lin Su? He looks like he’s on a spring outing rather than competing.”

Lin Zhen Nan’s expression stiffened briefly before he coughed lightly and said, “My son is conserving energy. As a Beast Tamer, there’s naturally no need to compete in movement techniques with Martial Arts Practitioners. Later, when challenging the other youths, he can still secure a top five position.”

Lin Su’s lackluster performance in the contest caused Lin Zhen Nan some embarrassment, but he quickly came up with an explanation; he couldn’t show weakness in front of the Yun Family head at such a critical moment.

“Then I’ll look forward to it,” Yun Heran nodded indifferently and then his expression shifted slightly, “All ten pillars have their claimants now, next, I’ll look forward to the performance of your esteemed nephew Lin Su.”

“I’ve heard that your esteemed nephew Lin Su possesses considerable talent as a Beast Tamer. I wonder how it compares to martial arts.”

“I’m sure it won’t disappoint,” Lin Zhen Nan laughed.

Having instructed Lin Su himself every day, Lin Zhen Nan was well aware of the strength of his two pets.

Thus, as a father, he was not worried about Lin Su’s strength.

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