Chapter 421: I Want to Challenge the Ten-Beast Cage (Part 2)

This Zhang Xuan must have learned some powerful body-tempering method that allows his physical strength to break through ten thousand ding, enabling him to fight above his level.

But the Golden-Armed Iron-Ape is even more terrifying!

Moreover, its strength lies in overall combat ability, flawless in every aspect. Even if the young man is not weak, he still has no hope of victory.

Instead, as the battle progresses, weaknesses of one kind or another will emerge, giving the ape an opening.

In other words, based on his judgment, if this Zhang Xuan has no other methods, defeat is inevitable.

What a pity...

Elder Wei Yuqing also saw this and sighed. Just as he was about to continue, his mouth twitched. "Hall Master..."

Before he could finish, Hall Master Xie Jiuchen was already speechless, his eyes bulging as if they might fall out, his face turning pale.

Below, the man and beast that had been locked in fierce combat were now, somehow, arm in arm, as close as brothers, almost embracing.

The Golden-Armed Iron-Ape, which had been viciously trying to tear Zhang Xuan to pieces, was now patting his shoulder with a look that said, "I've got your back," full of camaraderie.

Not only were the two startled into biting their tongues, but the other onlookers were also twitching their mouths, utterly bewildered.

What... is going on?

They were just fighting to the death, the battle intense—how, in the blink of an eye, did it become like this?

Even if you two knew each other before, there should be some sign. What's with this sudden change?

"During the fight, I think I saw this young man use sound transmission to say something, and the Golden-Armed Iron-Ape immediately changed its attitude! Could it be related to what he said?"

Jiang Nanping couldn't help but say.

Having missed the result below due to a lapse in attention before, this time he kept his eyes wide open, not daring to miss any detail.

Thus, although the change in attitude between the man and beast was swift, he still caught a clue—

Just when the Iron-Ape was gaining the upper hand, the young man's lips moved slightly, as if he said something through sound transmission.

Then... the beast, which had looked like it had a mortal enemy, suddenly changed its attitude as if struck by a cramp.

"I saw it too... but saying just one sentence to make the Golden-Armed Iron-Ape change its attitude... that's impossible, right?"

Wei Youdao was still completely baffled.

"I also think it's impossible, but... have you ever seen a beating make a Windstorm Wolf behave like a lapdog, or a punch make a Tiger-Head Beast lie down and play dead?"

Jiang Nanping said.

"I..." Wei Youdao stiffened.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't dare dream of it.

Even so, he still felt as if he hadn't woken up, suspecting that the many beasts below were deliberately going easy.

"Even if his attitude changed... the Golden-Armed Iron-Ape can't just let him pass! This beast is Elder You's pet and has been ordered to guard the final gate; it should fulfill its duty..."

After watching a while longer, still unable to figure out how the other party did it, Wei Youdao couldn't help saying.

Even if this guy used some special method to make the previous beasts go easy, this one definitely wouldn't.

This beast is Elder You's pet from the Beast Hall, already commanded to guard the final gate. Even if he could use words to persuade it not to fight, passing through would still be impossible!

Before he finished speaking, the young man's clear voice rang out below.

"Brother Ape, I need to pass. Move aside!"

Then they saw the Golden-Armed Iron-Ape nod excitedly, step aside without any hesitation, and then raise its huge paw to wave goodbye.

"I think... it won't be fulfilling its duty..." Jiang Nanping said.

"..." Wei Youdao.

...

Bidding farewell to the Golden-Armed Iron-Ape.

Under the illumination of the Heavenly Dao Library, no flaw could be hidden. This Iron-Ape had some congenital problems. Zhang Xuan told it the solution, and not only did it make way, but even if he asked it to change its allegiance on the spot and become his pet, it would certainly not refuse.

As long as a beast hasn't been completely tamed and bound by contract, changing masters is no problem.

Just like the Azure Eagle Beast back then, Mo Yu spent a huge price to build trust, only for Zhang Xuan to beat it into submission.

Soon, reaching the end of the Ten-Beast Cage, Zhang Xuan slapped his palm, and a flash of light appeared.

Ten-Beast Cage challenge successful!

"He... passed? How long did it take?" Xie Jiuchen couldn't help asking.

"This..." Elder Wei Yuqing's mouth twitched. "About... half a cup of tea's time."

"Half a cup of tea?" Hall Master Xie Jiuchen's eyebrows jumped.

A normal Ten-Beast Cage challenge takes one hour.

A cup of tea is a quarter of an hour, or one-eighth of an hour.

Half a cup of tea—one-sixteenth of the time—to pass four gates and defeat ten beasts...

"The key is... eight-tenths of that time was spent walking. The actual contact and fighting with these beasts only took a few dozen breaths!"

Elder Wei Yuqing continued.

Completing the Ten-Beast Cage challenge in half a cup of tea was already astonishing, but the actual time spent fighting and clashing with the beasts was only a few dozen breaths...

If he hadn't seen it himself, and someone reported this, he would have thought they couldn't even lie properly...

"Hall Master Xie, I've passed, right?"

Just as his eyebrows were jumping, the young man came up to him.

"Passed, passed..." Xie Jiuchen nodded.

If this didn't count as passing, what would?

"Then my... spirit beast blood!"

The young man looked at him.

"Go to the platform. I'll give it to you publicly!" Xie Jiuchen smiled.

Having someone conquer the Ten-Beast Cage was a credit to his tenure as hall master, so naturally he wanted to publicize it widely and let everyone know.

"Alright!"

Zhang Xuan knew his intention and said no more.

Soon, they walked out of the arena and came to the platform.

"Fellow beast tamers and friends of the Beast Hall, I'm sure you all witnessed the feast of this Ten-Beast Cage challenge."

Arriving at the platform, Xie Jiuchen took a jade box handed by an elder, looked around, and spoke in a clear voice.

"Truly impressive!"

"I wonder what this beast tamer's name is. From now on, he's my idol! I'll take him as my goal and strive hard."

"Take him as your goal? Don't you think that starting point is too high, and you'll only despair later? I think it's more practical to aim for Wei Youdao and Jiang Nanping! Or at least Luo Tang and Fang Jin!"

"...That's true!"

The crowd below erupted in noise.

Luo Tang, Fang Jin, Wei Youdao, and Jiang Nanping, who had been arguing fiercely just moments ago, now turned red-faced, wishing they could find a crack to crawl into.

Earlier, each thought they were the best in the Beast Hall of Xuan Yuan Kingdom, but now they realized they couldn't even aim to be like him!

Conquering the Ten-Beast Cage in half a cup of tea—such an achievement was despairing to even think about.

"Passing the Ten-Beast Cage earns a drop of spirit beast blood. This is a long-standing rule of the Beast Hall that no one can change! Since Beast Tamer Zhang has succeeded, I now bestow the reward!"

Hall Master Xie Jiuchen's voice rang out again.

As he spoke, he opened the jade box, revealing a drop of blood swirling in a vial inside, exuding a powerful pressure.

Spirit beast blood!

"Beast Tamer Zhang, congratulations!"

After showing it to everyone, Xie Jiuchen handed it over with a smile.

"Mm!" Zhang Xuan quickly took the jade box in hand.

His main purpose in coming to the Beast Hall was this. Now that he had the beast blood, he was in high spirits.

"Alright, I hope that from now on, everyone in the Beast Hall can take Beast Tamer Zhang as an example, train hard, and challenge the Ten-Beast Cage to prove their strength."

Knowing this was the best opportunity for publicity, Hall Master Xie Jiuchen stroked his beard, laughed loudly, and looked around. "From now on, whoever succeeds in the challenge will be awarded a drop of spirit beast blood by the Beast Hall."

"What spirit beast blood means to a beast tamer, I'm sure I don't need to explain—you all understand! Everyone, work hard! Nothing is impossible if you put in the effort..."

Spreading his arms, Hall Master Xie Jiuchen laughed.

Admittedly, his gestures and words were very inspiring.

Awarding publicly, letting everyone see the reward, and then using Zhang Xuan as an example to motivate the crowd...

As his words ended, the crowd below erupted. Many of the younger generation were flushed with excitement, fists clenched.

The effects of spirit beast blood were immensely beneficial to both humans and beasts. Each drop was of great value, and no one could refuse such a reward.

Someone has passed the Ten-Beast Cage—why can't I?

For a moment, the crowd was stirred up, each one as if injected with adrenaline.

"Hall Master, I want to challenge the Ten-Beast Cage too!"

"I want to try as well..."

Within a few breaths, over a dozen beast tamers rushed forward, eager to try.

Seeing the crowd's excited attitude, Hall Master Xie Jiuchen nodded in satisfaction. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the young man nearby put away the spirit beast blood and look at him eagerly.

"Hall Master, since everyone can challenge the Ten-Beast Cage, there shouldn't be a problem if I challenge it a second time, right?"

Previously, he had obtained two drops from Lin Ruotian, which only gave him 9,999 ding of strength, not even breaking through to the Sovereign realm.

Adding one more drop, even if effective, would still leave him far from reaching the peak of Sovereign.

To help Lu Chong take revenge, this strength was the minimum requirement.

Thus, he needed more beast blood.

"What did you say?"

Hall Master Xie Jiuchen was stunned, not reacting.

"I said... I want to challenge the Ten-Beast Cage again!" Zhang Xuan said.

"Challenge again?" Xie Jiuchen's mouth twitched. "Didn't you just succeed?"

"Yes, but you just said that whoever succeeds once gets a drop of spirit beast blood. I need more spirit beast blood, so I want to keep challenging!" Zhang Xuan answered seriously.

"Keep challenging?"

Hall Master Xie Jiuchen swayed.

You succeeded in half a cup of tea. If you keep farming like this, won't the Beast Hall go bankrupt?

Spirit beast blood is so precious; even the Beast Hall of Xuan Yuan Kingdom doesn't have much stored...

"Yes!" Zhang Xuan nodded, counting on his fingers. "Don't worry, I'll just challenge it twenty times in a row and earn twenty drops of spirit beast blood. I'm not greedy!"

"..."

Hall Master Xie Jiuchen swayed and nearly collapsed.