In a world filled with strange phenomena where people and beasts coexist, humans possess the ability to control powerful beasts. A young man named Gu Tian met his end in his original world, but his fate did not conclude there. A mysterious force drew his soul into a new world, where he was reborn as a newborn in a world completely different from his previous one.
In this world, everyone, upon reaching the age of 18, awakens at least one innate talent, which ranges across eight levels: SSS, SS, S, A, B, C, D, and F. These talents often shape a person's destiny, determining the path of their future life, barring any external support, such as family or other influences.
Gu Tian was born into a family of powerful beast tamers. Both his parents are highly respected beast tamers, and his grandfather is considered a living legend, which set a seemingly smooth path for Gu Tian's life from the start.
In this world, beast tamers are categorized by levels. Each level allows a tamer to form a contract with only one beast per level unless they possess a talent to increase the number of contracts. The power levels are as follows
Black Iron
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Emerald
Diamond
King
Epic
Emperor
Each power level is further divided into four sub-levels: Low, Mid, High, and Supreme. A tamer's level corresponds to the highest level of their contracted beast. For instance, a Platinum-level beast tamer with a Low Platinum beast as their strongest contract will also be Low Platinum. Beasts have a potential rank indicating how far they can evolve, mirroring the levels of tamers: Black Iron, Bronze, Silver… up to Emperor.
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In a city brimming with modernity, remarkably akin to the human world yet vastly different, this realm was much larger, populated by strange, formidable beasts roaming the skies and lands. Some were colossal, with wings yet tiger-like bodies, thick armor, razor-sharp claws, and many other fearsome traits.
Today was an exceptionally significant day for many. Here, schools were not merely places of learning but stages where destinies were forged. People from all directions gathered in the vast courtyard of the city's academy—not only students but also parents, guardians, grandparents, and more. All eyes were fixed upon the center of the field, waiting expectantly for something monumental.
In the middle of the crowd stood a young man, surrounded by countless students, while a voice echoed in his mind.
"Eighteen years already... Sigh... Today is the day everything gets decided..."
The young man's name was Gu Tian. Memories of his past began to resurface. Gu Tian had died in his previous world. Born into a wealthy family, he had lived a comfortable life but ultimately succumbed to a rare and incurable disease. Yet, fate had brought him into this world—a world where people could form contracts and command beasts once they turned eighteen, or even younger if their latent talents awakened early.
Gu Tian was born into a family of beast tamers with considerable strength. His father, Gu Long, ruled the Rain City and commanded a mid-tier Emerald Beast, possessing S-level talent. Gu Long was a figure of immense power and strength. His mother, Guang Yue, was a high-ranking official in the Star Chamber of Commerce, Rain City branch, also commanding a mid-tier Emerald Beast with S-level talent. Gu Tian's grandfather, Gu Mo, the former ruler of Rain City, was one of the top-ranked Diamond-level beast tamers in the world, with S-level talent as well. He also had an adopted younger sister.
"I really wonder... what level my talent will be..." Gu Tian thought to himself, feeling a slight sense of boredom.
The school courtyard fell silent. Gu Tian's family stood in a special viewing area. Gu Long's gaze was filled with confidence, while his mother stood nearby, her face gentle and expectant. Meanwhile, Gu Tian's grandfather sat quietly behind them. Moments later, the school principal stepped onto the stage in the courtyard, delivering an inspiring speech and offering blessings to all the students.
When the speech ended, the principal announced the beginning of the talent awakening ceremony. Silence enveloped the crowd as everyone's eyes remained fixed on the stage.
"Gu Tian," the principal's voice echoed across the courtyard, summoning Gu Tian to the awakening stage.
Gu Tian quickly made his way to the stage, his eyes steady and calm amidst the murmurs of the students around him. They watched him with a mix of anticipation and curiosity.
"Isn't that Young Master Gu?" one of the students whispered.
Another chimed in, "He always ranked third in both practical and theoretical exams. I bet he'll awaken S-level talent for sure."
"Yeah, I agree. With parents who both have S-level talents, there's no way a tiger would have a cub like a puppy," another student immediately agreed. However, among the students, there was one young man glaring at Gu Tian with disdain and displeasure. Beside him stood Gu Tian's adopted sister. Clenching his fists tightly, he thought to himself,
"Hmph... He's just lucky to be born into a good family."
Gu Tian stopped at the center of the stage, facing a seemingly ordinary awakening stone. Today, each student would touch this stone to awaken their hidden talents. A profound silence covered the area.
The principal, standing beside the stone, gave a slight nod as a signal. Gu Tian extended his arm forward, his hand touching the awakening stone.
The moment Gu Tian made contact, the stone emitted a brilliant light. A powerful aura surged from Gu Tian's body, and a fierce wind swept across the entire courtyard, leaving students and guardians alike in astonishment. Murmurs and gasps rippled through the crowd.
"This... At the very least, it has to be S-level!" someone shouted.
The aura emanating from Gu Tian was intense and overwhelming. Even the principal, standing beside him, was momentarily stunned. Regaining his composure, he spoke in a loud, clear voice for everyone to hear:
"SS-level talent!!"
The principal's declaration echoed across the courtyard. The students, who had been watching Gu Tian, widened their eyes in shock, excitement, and envy. The murmurs among the crowd grew louder at the mention of "SS-level."
"Unbelievable! SS-level talent?" one student exclaimed, unable to hide their astonishment.
Gu Tian's eyes gleamed with newfound power, a force he had never felt before surging through him. He could feel the rapid transformation taking place within his body, as if his very core had been reshaped.
While most of the crowd buzzed with excitement, there was one young man who continued to glare at Gu Tian with cold disdain. His initial shock had morphed into something more intense, a feeling he struggled to suppress. In that moment, he realized that Gu Tian wasn't just a boy lucky to be born into a powerful family—he truly possessed extraordinary talent. Yet, he forced himself to accept this, begrudgingly reasoning that Gu Tian had always ranked third in school exams. Awakening at this level wasn't entirely impossible.
Meanwhile, Gu Tian's adopted sister showed no signs of joy. Her expression remained as cold and detached as ever, refusing to celebrate her brother's remarkable awakening.
Back in the special viewing area, Gu Tian's family was overjoyed. His usually stern and serious grandfather, Gu Mo, who rarely smiled, now wore an expression of pure happiness, a sight no one had ever witnessed before. The atmosphere around Gu Tian was filled with exhilaration and pride.
The principal's voice rose once more, cutting through the noise of the crowd. He approached Gu Tian, speaking warmly and officially. "Congratulations, Gu Tian. You will bring great honor to our Rain City Academy."
Gu Tian acknowledged the principal's congratulations with a respectful nod. However, as his gaze met the principal's, something strange happened. Information began to appear in Gu Tian's mind, as though it was being transmitted directly into his consciousness.
[Name: Lie Huo]
[Talent: A - Enhances damage to fire-element beasts]
[Beast Control Level: Low-tier Platinum]
[Controlled Beasts]
Flame Wolf - Low-tier Platinum (Beast Potential: Low-tier Emerald) (Evolution Paths: 531)
Two-Headed Flame Serpent - Low-tier Platinum (Beast Potential: Peak-tier Platinum) (Evolution Paths: 8,761)
Fire-Patterned Lizard - Peak-tier Gold (Beast Potential: Peak-tier Platinum) (Evolution Paths: 3)
Lava Ape - Peak-tier Gold (Beast Potential: Low-tier Emerald) (Evolution Paths: 72)
Three-Eyed Fire Spider - Peak-tier Gold (Beast Potential: Peak-tier Emerald) (Evolution Paths: 12)
The flood of information stunned Gu Tian. His newfound power seemed to be something called The Eye of Insight. This ability not only allowed him to discern the talents of others but also revealed detailed, hidden information about them—including their controlled beasts and potential. What shocked him the most was that he could even see the evolution paths of the beasts,