King of Beasts

At this moment, only Hapi and the vulture within the Flame Sprite’s domain knew what was happening.

They were utterly shocked as they gazed at the domain, which burned with hellfire reminiscent of The Other Shore’s Netherworld.

Opposite them stood a figure akin to a reaper.

It was a humanoid god enshrouded in Netherworld flames, possessing a towering human-like body…

Behind it were massive, flaming crow wings. Its face was inhuman, with eyes unlike those of a human and a crow-like beak, exuding an overwhelming aura of malevolence.

Crow wings, bird beak, dark hue, red eyes, coupled with eerie spiritual power and flames engulfing it…

This was, indeed, the core domain skill of Lu Ran’s improved Flame Sprite’s domain.

Given that the opponent was a First Generation, Lu Ran alone using the Flame Sprite’s domain would not be able to bridge the powerful level gap, defeating the opponent-even if the opponent did not possess a domain.

However, if during the release of the domain, the dark crow’s Crow of Necromancy possessed Lu Ran, the situation would be different.

The reason Lu Ran did not directly summon the two crows was that he needed one necromantic crow to possess and enhance himself. Compared to summoning it directly, having it on standby in the card allowed for a quicker possession activation.

This is what Lu Ran meant by using his domain to assist other pet beasts in mastering their domains!

This was also the confidence Lu Ran had in sending the dark crow, who was not adept at arena battles, to face the First Generation.

“Monster…”

Within the domain, Hapi’s pupils contracted again as he stared at the fire crow god’s phantom, holding a black feather sword.

“Wasn’t it agreed to go easy?” A hint of fear arose in his mind, not knowing what would happen next.

Would he end up like Jack… dying here?

Just as Hapi’s mind became consumed with fear, the giant fire crow god let out an evil laugh.

“Flame of Fear-“

Within this domain, when an enemy’s mind harbors fear, the soul-scorching flames can ignite directly on the opponent’s soul!

Meanwhile, in the outside world.

The dark crow in its cursed crow form understood what was happening, and it pouted.

Hmph.

Boring big king.

Both the first and final strikes were taken by its own hand…

Not allowing General Crow to shine.

This grudge…

No, how could it hold a grudge against the big king? The dark crow wiped its tears, blaming its own weakness for not being able to easily resolve the enemy on its own…

Boom!!!

Just as people were still in awe that Lu Ran had mastered a domain, this domain didn’t last long before it directly collapsed.

However, this time, it wasn’t shattered from the inside.

Whoosh!

By the time people realized what had happened, Hapi and the vulture were already engulfed in black flames. One had stopped flying and collapsed to the ground, while the other still stood but with vacant eyes.

The flames hadn’t caused any physical harm to them. They appeared to be burning, yet even their clothes remained untouched. However, from their condition, the audience could tell their situation was dire.

“Is this… their souls being burned???”

One spectator was utterly shocked.

“God Lu… showed no mercy.”

Another retorted.

“What do you know?”

“Being taken out by the domain directly is better than breaking free and being finished off by that crow, right?”

The rebuttal was reasonable, and others found themselves at a loss for words.

Some even began to speculate that, to avoid being turned into a pig, Hapi deliberately didn’t struggle with all his might within the domain.

Regardless, at this moment, everyone held their breath, collectively realizing one thing.

Sure enough… even this First Generation couldn’t escape the fate of being defeated by Lu Ran.

Stage 5… seemed to have been cleared.

Never before had a challenger swept through the five gatekeepers in such a decisive, unstoppable manner.

If Lu Ran’s status were that of a second-generation, the strongest second-generation beastmaster, then everyone would consider this a normal achievement.

But Lu Ran was merely a fourth-generation beastmaster. Not only did he take down the strongest second-generation in the process, but he also defeated a First Generation…

“Right now, ordinary First Generations, no, even some elite First Generations, might not dare claim they could defeat this Strongest Fourth Generation standing before us.” High-level members from various countries closely following the challenge tournament were gravely concerned.

Lu Ran’s rise to prominence has been incredibly rapid.

Previously, his prowess could be attributed to his legion skill, putting him on par with a First Generation.

Now, however, it’s evident that he can rival a First Generation purely with the individual combat capability of his pet beasts.

Many feel that if Lu Ran weren’t limited by being a fourth-generation beastmaster, without enough time to develop, he would undoubtedly be among the top ten beastmasters of Blue Star.

Considering his current potential, calling him the eleventh beastmaster of Blue Star might not garner much opposition.

“Referee,” Lu Ran calmly glanced at the referee from the arena.

Startled, the referee quickly announced that Lu Ran had cleared the challenge, becoming the first beastmaster to pass through all five stages.

At that moment, the world erupted in excitement.

Especially within Xia Country, where countless beastmasters cheered.

The way they looked at Lu Ran was nothing short of divine reverence.

Yet, this also placed immense pressure on two particular individuals.

Dean Qin Ming and Youxiong Guild Leader sat trembling in the audience seat, nearly bowing to Lu Ran.

This kid is truly astounding!

How could he achieve such greatness?

Though they enjoyed the spectacle, a sudden wave of pressure hit both of them.

If they failed to clear the five stages, would beastmasters in their country relentlessly compare them to Lu Ran?

“Not bad.” Atop a high platform, a large cat stretched and yawned, its mouth curving into a mocking smile as it witnessed Lu Ran effortlessly dominate the challenge tournament. The way the Eagle Federation’s people botched their scheme was indeed “impressive.”

With a gentle leap, it hopped onto a railing, its figure flickering out of sight, only to reappear in front of two figures.

“Isn’t this Guild Leader Pari from the Sacred Eagle Country?”

Manager Ying looked at a young man with a pale face, alongside an elder completely drained of vitality, and chuckled.

“Guardian of Xia Country, Ying,” Guild Leader Pari mumbled softly.

“Here’s a piece of intelligence for free: The Sacred Eagle Alliance’s council has decided to impeach you from your position as guild leader, replacing you with that transformer,” Manager Ying said leisurely before walking away. It had thoroughly investigated who was targeting Lu Ran.

Unfortunately for them, they picked a fight with someone whose potential seemed limitless.

If nothing changes and Guild Leader Pari loses his position in the Eagle Federation, his days will likely be grim. He has antagonized numerous factions during his tenure, and given the country’s situation, if he steps down, even some of his country’s own people might strive to bring him down.

If Pari were the strongest beastmaster in his country, it might be different, but unfortunately, he is not.

At this moment, while Guild Leader Pari’s face was pale, Manager Ying pondered whether to inform the Dark Crow to place a distant curse of misfortune on Pari, ensuring he wouldn’t escape internal punishment from the Eagle.

Lu Ran’s participation in the Alliance Challenge had come to an end.

Through this challenge, he earned a new title: the Eleventh Beastmaster.

This title reflects his potential, as the beastmasters of Blue Star believe that given enough time, Lu Ran could undoubtedly become one of the top ten arena masters, the strongest of them all.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

After all, he had already broken the personal record of one arena master.

With his challenge completed, Lu Ran went to rest, eager to treat General Ha and the Sudden Death King.

Once the treatment was over, Lu Ran stepped out and coincidentally ran into Manager Ying.

“Hehe.”

At that moment, Lu Ran was beaming with joy, feeling that his more than twenty days of intensive training hadn’t been in vain. After his dominating performance in the challenge, the Feather of Kunpeng from the former guild leader should rightfully be his now.

“Feeling happy?”

Though Manager Ying believed Lu Ran had a high chance of succeeding in the challenge, even she was surprised by some of the things he showcased during it. But now, that didn’t matter. Manager Ying said, “Alright, you’ve had your moment in the spotlight; now it’s time to get down to business.”

“What counts as business?”

Lu Ran asked with a smile while gulping down a nutritional drink to replenish his energy. Activating the possession domain had nearly drained him.

“The Level 3 Legendary Secret Realm!”

Manager Ying replied helplessly, “You should hurry up and clear a secret realm, then enter the breakthrough secret realm. Aren’t you in a hurry to head to the Star Moon Federation?”

“Are there any suitable Legendary Secret Realms available?” Lu Ran inquired.

Manager Ying shrugged, “None at the moment.”

“How can you expect to always stumble upon a Legendary Secret Realm with 100% compatibility? Just find one that’s reasonably compatible. You’re doing a solo clear, so the final rewards won’t be too bad.”

“That won’t do,” Lu Ran replied. “Those somewhat compatible areas can be left for the Jiao Dragon team to clear.”

“If there’s nothing particularly fitting and we don’t have time to wait, then find me the one that’s theoretically the hardest.”

“The hardest one to clear means the boss is strong, which also means its abilities are formidable…”

“This way, the rewards might be better.”

“Even if it doesn’t suit my current pet beasts, it might work for future ones. If the reward is good enough, I could agree to contract a pet beast that matches the reward.”

“The most challenging Level 3 Legendary Secret Realm…” Manager Ying considered. “That’s an option since your combat strength shouldn’t be squandered.”

“In the Level 3 Legendary Secret Realms, there are no Space or Dragon-type bosses right now. Picking the toughest one is indeed difficult,” Manager Ying pondered for a moment. “If only you were at Level 4.”

“In the Level 4 Legendary Secret Realm, there’s a Time-type boss that’s considered the hardest Level 4 legendary secret realm.”

Lu Ran paused and said, “No rush; I’ll challenge it after I finish with the breakthrough secret realm.”

Manager Ying rolled its eyes, “That’ll be at least a month from now. Let’s hope this secret realm is still around then.”

“Enough about the far-off plans. As for the toughest Level 3 Legendary Secret Realm, I can’t pinpoint just one. I’ll select three that are generally considered challenging, and you can choose among them.”

“Sounds good,” Lu Ran agreed with a nod.

“The first one features a boss from the middle overlord species category: the Demon Starfish, with both water and dark attributes. It resides in the deep sea and has instant healing capabilities, making this Legendary Secret Realm virtually unconquerable.”

“The second boss is the Lava Crocodile, also from the middle overlord species category. With fire as its primary attribute, it resides deep within a volcano. During battle, it can easily trigger ongoing volcanic eruptions. Even elite teams proficient in water and ice attributes find it challenging to fight against, as air battles are often thwarted by the spewing magma.”

“The third option is the Light Devourer, another middle overlord species. It’s a dual-attribute boss with grass and light properties. Its stamina is boundless, with an incredible recovery speed, and it possesses a well-rounded offense and defense. Thus, it’s difficult to overcome it with weaker forces unless there’s overwhelming combat power.”

“So, any of these catch your interest, meow?” Manager Ying asked with a playful tone.