"Ding, the wind and thunder war eagle has been upgraded, its bloodline activated, and the dark flame phoenix has evolved!"
"Ding, the Xuanwu level has been completed simultaneously with this current immortal level!"
In an instant, the aura was restored, beasts spread like wildfire and humans lost half their population in a matter of moments.
Humanity faces certain death, yet we still have the chance to continue living.
Today, this is a world of beastmasters for all people.
Su Bai has revealed his dual contract talent, allowing him to have twice as many pets as usual!
Su Bai is now an enduring legend! Through her blood, sweat, and passion she has earned herself a place of honor in this world!
"Just one month remains until the college entrance exam, which will be the culmination of your three-year learning achievements. Let's hope everyone can sprint and achieve excellent grades!"
Li Gang stood atop the podium and turned around to address those in attendance.
"Students who are still developing battle pets strive to reach black iron-level beastmaster status as quickly as possible, in order to earn higher wages when searching for employment in the future."
Su Bai felt uneasy as Li Gang, the head teacher, stood drooling with passion onstage.
That's correct; he is the only student in class whose pet is still growing!
Goldfinger has not appeared for 16 years - an unfortunate omission.
Blue Star was on a similar path but eventually took an entirely different course.
This is the world of the Beastmaster.
It is a world where anyone can tame any beast and keep it as their pet for personal enjoyment.
A pet's strength can be a reflection of someone's social standing.
No one knows precisely when or how the beast was created; all that can be said is that it happened two hundred years ago.
Overnight, spiritual energy was restored, animals and plants developed rapidly, and humans at the top of the food chain began to be attacked. Whatever technology humans had been proud of only had a temporary advantage against these creatures and soon lost its relevance.
Within one year, humanity has experienced the loss of more than half its population.
At this crucial juncture in human history, a beastmaster appeared among us.
A beastmaster can enter into a contract with a beast and command it to fight for them.
With an ever-increasing population of beastmasters, humans have taken hold and rebuilt a huge base city. Surviving on thick city walls and powerful beastmasters, they have managed to maintain control over their territory for centuries now - creating a formidable federal government in the process.
Today, all humans can contract beasts and become masters of them.
At thirteen years of age, citizens can begin signing contracts with the federal government.
When it comes to contracting beasts, the possibilities are endless; typically though, these are low-level monsters.
Families of elite athletes know to prepare their eggs ahead of time in order to ensure their children succeed on the starting line.
Su Bai was born a commoner, and his family conditions did not permit him to use the random beast eggs provided by the Federation. As such, he contracted an iron-beaked sparrow as expected.
Three years have passed and Su Bai's iron-beaked sparrow still exists in its growth stage, yet to reach black iron level.
After two hundred years, human society has achieved stability, and black iron-level beastmasters can only engage in the lowest level of work. If your pet has special functions, however, you may be able to progress and take on slightly better jobs. Work.
Su Bai's pet is the iron-beaked sparrow, an animal capable of only devouring caterpillars. Even if he achieves a level of Black Iron, finding work will be tough; not to mention that he's still in growth!
Typically, depending on the talent and training of a beastmaster, most pets will reach a black iron level within one year and no later than two years.
Su Bai has contracted for three years, but the pet is still in its growth stage - his future looks bleak!
Mr. Li, don't fret - Su Bai is working part-time at my orchard and doing great work. Once the college entrance examinations are over, I will ask my father to make him a regular employee."
A teenager stood up and addressed the middle-aged man on the podium.
Li Gang nodded and said, "Student Yang Lejia, your willingness to assist others is commendable. I will apply for a scholarship from the school."
After finishing his remarks, Li Gang turned to Su Bai in the corner of the classroom and asked, "Su Bai, do you understand?" she responded with "Work hard in the future."
Su Bai gracefully rose and said, "Mr. Li, thank you very much. Classmate Yang," with admiration in her eyes.
Su Bai is well-accustomed to such scenarios that come up every three or five years.
"Su Bai, you warned us about black iron caterpillars! But don't get discouraged; take heart and don't be chased all over the ground by then."
"Don't fret," I assured them, the iron-beaked sparrows are powerful and their mouths are all iron - are you afraid?"
Su Bai's expression betrayed her fear: despite all the cynicism around him, his expression remained serene.
In the realm of beastmasters, strength is everything.
The federal government needs powerful beastmasters to expand territory, protect the city, and elevate senior beastmasters' status.
Even senior beastmasters who kill civilians don't need to be paid for their lives - give some compensation!
Su Bai is not even a black iron level beastmaster yet, and lacks the qualifications to speak in society!
Su Bai sat back in his seat and stared out the window in a daze, after saying the polite words.
Li Gang's class today has come to an end. Now Su Bai must leave for the orchard in order to earn some living expenses.
His task is a straightforward one: hunting caterpillars.
Though the caterpillar failed to become a monstrous beast when given spiritual energy, its reproductive capacity had been greatly enhanced and its burrs on the surface were poisonous in some degree.
In reality, most civilians working in the orchard are captives of war with small birds and beasts.
Su Bai has said that if given the choice, he would spend the remainder of his life tending to his orchard.
"This kind of life is really boring." Su Bai turned away from the campus and murmured to himself.
Su Bai arrived at the orchard with ease and looked up at the caterpillars on the branches with dismay: "These pests must kill nearly a hundred of them daily, yet they still cannot control their numbers!"
But without such an alarming reproductive rate, how could he possibly land this part-time job opportunity?
Nothing left to say; let's get back to work!
Su Bai began her day's task by summoning the Iron Beak Sparrow from her pet space.