The atmosphere in the lab was filled with silence, underpinned by the lingering metallic scent of blood. Gu Tian stood in the center, looking at his parents and grandfather, who were either standing or slumping in their seats, their expressions blank. He let out a soft chuckle to break the tension.
"Father, Mother, don't worry too much about the cost or the number of materials. It's already been spent, so there's no point in stressing over it now," Gu Tian said gently, a small smile playing on his lips.
Gu Long, still sprawled on the floor, glanced at his son wearily. "Easy for you to say… but, well, fine. It's done now anyway. Let's get started."
Gu Long's words drew a soft laugh from Guang Yue, who held her head in her hands. "Sigh… but do you have a plan to deal with the massive credit expense?" she asked.
Gu Tian nodded slightly, his smile unwavering. "Of course. I'll explain everything after we've completed the talent enhancement."
As he spoke, the crimson glow of the Eyes of the Divine Allseer flickered to life. Data streams flooded his vision as he scanned the evolution paths of the three before him. An endless torrent of possibilities unraveled in his gaze.
Gu Tian understood that the talents of his father, mother, and grandfather each held countless evolutionary paths, all formidable and versatile. However, utilizing the abilities of the Divine Allseer, he filtered the options to display only the optimal path for each of them.
After some deliberation, Gu Tian locked onto the strongest evolutionary routes, all of which required the FU serum as the key. He chose to keep this knowledge to himself, opting not to reveal the existence of other paths. The fewer people who knew about these secrets, the safer it would be—for both him and his family.
Turning back to his parents and grandfather, Gu Tian spoke again. "For safety reasons, I've decided to secure your arms and legs during the evolution process to prevent any accidental injuries. Oh, and please wear these bite guards to avoid biting your tongues."
The three nodded without hesitation or question, placing their full trust in Gu Tian's abilities. Gu Tian walked to the lab's control panel and activated a specialized locking system. Three chairs emerged from the floor, equipped with restraints designed to withstand even the strength of a King-tier beast tamer. The materials used to construct the chairs were not cheap—bordering on exorbitant—but Gu Tian knew such investments were necessary.
Gu Long, Guang Yue, and Gu Mo each took their seats, signaling their readiness. Gu Tian retrieved syringes filled with FU serum and approached Gu Long first.
"We'll start with you, Father," Gu Tian said with a smile.
As the first needle pierced Gu Long's neck, his body trembled and tensed violently. Yet, not a single scream escaped his lips. Gu Tian then moved to administer the serum to Guang Yue, followed by Gu Mo. All three exhibited similar reactions, their bodies taut with pain.
While the FU serum worked through their systems, Gu Tian prepared the next batch to further elevate their talents to the SSS level.
Time passed slowly. Gradually, their bodies began to relax, the pain ebbing away. Their faces, once etched with fatigue, now radiated an overwhelming vitality.
"How do you feel?" Gu Tian asked, his gaze shifting between the three of them.
Gu Long rose slowly from his chair, clenching his fists and breaking into a broad grin. "I feel stronger than I've ever been in my entire life! Those endless zeroes of yours were absolutely worth it, my boy!"
Guang Yue stared at her hands, now glowing faintly with radiant light. Smiling, she said, "It feels like… I've been reborn. Come here, my son, let your mother give you a hug!"
Meanwhile, Gu Mo laughed heartily, a sense of pride evident in his voice. "Within the entire Beast Tamer Alliance, across every city in the third tier, no one will be stronger than Rainfall City now. Hahaha!"
Gu Tian observed his parents and grandfather with satisfaction. Using the Eyes of the Omniscient God, he scanned their updated statuses.
[Name: Guang Yue]
[Talent: SS Goddess of Light (Upgradeable)]
[Beast Control Level: Emerald, High Level]
[Controlled Beasts: 6]
...…
[Name: Gu Long]
[Talent: SS Dragon Emperor (Upgradeable)]
[Beast Control Level: Emerald, High Level]
[Controlled Beasts: 6]
...…
[Name: Gu Mo]
[Talent: SS Demon Emperor (Upgradeable)]
[Beast Control Level: Diamond, Supreme Level]
[Controlled Beasts: 7]
...…
After reviewing the data of everyone, Gu Tian nodded slightly and spoke with a small smile, "Shall we proceed with the next level? But this time, it will be much more painful than before."
The three said nothing in response, but the confidence and determination in their eyes spoke volumes. They nodded without hesitation. Gu Tian let out a faint smile before heading over to retrieve the new batch of FU solution.
Gu Tian approached Gu Long first. Without any hesitation, he injected the solution into his father's neck. The powerful energy from the FU solution quickly coursed through Gu Long's body. He then moved on to inject Guang Yue and finally Gu Mo.
The moment the solution entered their bodies, all three began to experience excruciating pain. Their muscles tensed and veins bulged across their skin. Heavy, labored breathing echoed throughout the laboratory, yet not a single scream escaped their lips. Their resilience left Gu Tian deeply impressed.
While observing, Gu Tian wasted no time. He began jotting down notes and formulating theories about beast evolution. "Beasts can only evolve when they receive external energy—like consuming spirit crystals, devouring other beasts, or directly absorbing spiritual energy. However, it's not simply a matter of having abundant resources. Beasts cannot grow rapidly without limits. Each beast has a daily cap on how much energy it can consume or absorb, dictated by its potential and the talent level of its beast controller. These are the two primary factors affecting a beast's ability to absorb spiritual energy, though there are other lesser factors at play as well."
"Spirit Space..." Gu Tian murmured softly as he continued writing in his notebook.
Spirit Space was something beast controllers created using their own spiritual energy. It served as a storage space within their bodies for beasts. However, when beasts were within the Spirit Space, it was as if they were frozen in time—their levels neither increased nor decreased. Gu Tian had been pondering how to overcome this limitation for quite some time.
"What if the Spirit Space could be developed so that beasts could continue to grow within it... In the distant past, there were researchers who attempted to study Spirit Space development, but their efforts ended in catastrophic failure. The experiments were excessively cruel, leading to an untold number of deaths—well over six figures, at the very least. The central government, which initially supported the research, later distanced itself when news of the failures and leaked experimental data became public. The researchers were scapegoated, and a massacre ensued. The research was completely destroyed," Gu Tian murmured as he jotted down additional ideas before sending a message to someone.
As Gu Tian continued thinking and diligently jotting down his notes, an uncontrollable and overwhelming aura erupted from the three figures. The immense power radiated so intensely that the laboratory seemed to be enveloped by a dense surge of spiritual energy. However, Gu Tian's laboratory, designed to handle such situations, withstood the onslaught without issue. Then, suddenly, the spiritual energy emanating from all three skyrocketed even further, their power levels ascending to the next stage instantly.
BOOM!
Gu Tian smirked slightly and muttered, "It's done... and far exceeded my expectations."
[Name: Guang Yue]
[Talent: SSS Divine Light Deity]
[Beast Control Level: Diamond - Peak]
[Controlled Beasts:
[1. Peacock of Dawn: Platinum - Low (Beast Potential: Platinum - Low) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[2. Light Whale: Diamond - Mid (Beast Potential: Diamond - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[3. Lunar White Mantis: Diamond - Mid (Beast Potential: Diamond - High) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[4. Eternal Deer: Diamond - High (Beast Potential: King - Mid) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[5. Spirit of Radiance: Diamond - Peak (Beast Potential: Epic - Mid) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[6. Resplendent Phoenix of Light: Diamond - Peak (Beast Potential: Epic - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
.....
[Name: Gu Long]
[Talent: SSS Dragon Ancestor]
[Beast Control Level: Diamond - Peak]
[Controlled Beasts:
[1. Sky-Shattering Flame Dragon: Emerald - Peak (Beast Potential: Emerald - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[2. Three-Headed Aqua Dragon: Diamond - Mid (Beast Potential: Diamond - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[3. Pure Thunder Dragon: Diamond - Mid (Beast Potential: Diamond - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[4. Crystal Light Dragon: Diamond - High (Beast Potential: King - Mid) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[5. Lunar Dragon: Diamond - Peak (Beast Potential: Epic - High) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[6. Heavenly Golden Dragon: Diamond - Peak (Beast Potential: Epic - High) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
....
[Name: Gu Mo]
[Talent: SSS Primordial Demon God]
[Beast Control Level: Epic - Low]
[Controlled Beasts:
[1. Flame Demon Wolf: Gold - Peak (Beast Potential: Gold - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[2. Demon-Faced White Tiger: Diamond - Peak (Beast Potential: Diamond - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[3. Void Abyss Demon Spider: Diamond - Peak (Beast Potential: Diamond - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[4. Obsidian Demon Crow: King - Low (Beast Potential: King - Low) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[5. Flame Demon: King - High (Beast Potential: King - High) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[6. Frost Demon Golem: King - Peak (Beast Potential: Epic - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
[7. Blood Demon Lord: Epic - Low (Beast Potential: Epic - Mid) (Evolution Paths: 9999+ paths)]
The bodies of Gu Long, Guang Yue, and Gu Mo emitted an intense, radiant glow, especially Gu Mo. The energy surging from their bodies transformed the atmosphere of the room entirely. They were no longer ordinary beast tamers—they were ascending to a level beyond 99.99% of humanity.
Gu Long shattered the restraints on his arms and legs, rising from his chair with a tightly clenched fist. "This power... it's beyond anything I could've imagined! Is this what it feels like to reach SSS level? You little rascal, you're surpassing my imagination more and more! Hahaha!"
Gu Tian immediately held his forehead in exasperation before swiftly unlocking the restraints on the others. Once released, Guang Yue raised her hand, staring at the white light radiating from her palm. She smiled faintly and said, "This strength... it's incredible. What would you like to eat today, son? I'll cook for you myself."
Gu Tian gave a dry smile as memories of his mother's past cooking attempts flashed through his mind. Without missing a beat, he responded, "I'm not that hungry right now, but it looks like Father might be starving after his breakthrough."
Gu Long, who had been busy testing his newfound power, turned to Gu Tian with lightning speed before dramatically collapsing onto the floor, feigning death. Guang Yue let out a small laugh and began placing orders for various ingredients over the phone, ignoring everyone else's opinions entirely.
Meanwhile, Gu Mo stood up firmly, surveying the room before letting out a hearty laugh. "Hahaha… I've never felt this powerful in my entire life!"