A monkey could be seen running like its life depended on it… because it did, multiple meters behind it an oversized bear was charging madly.

'If I can devour that little monkey, I'll surely move to the next rank, that is definitely Beast god's bloodline'

The bear was a rank 3 beast that was casually hunting in its area when it stumbled on this monkey with a rich bloodline, it had gained sentience for a while so it knew basic things like how to detect a rich bloodline and it was practically oozing out of the monkey's body.Meanwhile, the monkey in question had a sneer on its face even as it ran away and was barely holding back from laughing at the predictable thoughts of the stupid beast behind it.

'Good, keep chasing fool, what a stupid bear, it doesn't even realize that it is just dinner for me and master'

Soon they appeared at a clearing with two tents set up and an open fire between them, the monkey then stopped and faced the bear with disdain.

"You have two choices fool, willingly give me your head or get beat up then still give me your head, there's no third choice"

The bear stood stupefied for a few seconds then laughed with murderous intent emanating from its figure.

"You should have continued running, at least you would have a chance at living then, but now?"

"Hmph, bring it on weakling"

The bear burst out with great strength that left cracks in the ground then swiped in an upward motion to rip the overconfident rank 1 beast to shreds.Contrary to its expectations, the monkey was unfazed at its display of strength and still had a disdainful expression on its face.

"You forced me to do this, now face my trump card"

The bear flinched backward thinking that was the reason for the insolent monkey's confidence and put up its arms to protect its body but weirdly, no attack came.

"Kekeke, Divine Beast summoning technique…. Master help me!"

"Help yourself, your too shameless for me to help you" An amused voice seemed to come from the surroundings.

"Huh?"The monkey's eyes widened in surprise as it robotically looked towards the bear that was ranks above it, and sure enough the roles had reversed as the bear now had a disdainful smile on its face

"Big brother, you know I was just joking right, how about we act like this never happened and go our separate ways, thank you, Bye"

The shameless monkey then ran at top speed away because its life literally depended on it now, the bear was so stupefied at the monkey's shamelessness that it took it 3 seconds to register what the monkey had done

"Rharrgh, Come back here you coward"

"Leave me alone you damn bully, you dare pick on me while I'm still rank 1, so shameless!"

The bear almost puked blood from the monkey's accusations.The monkey's master just chuckled at its apprentice's antics as he was used to it; but this was a test, if the monkey prevailed, its training would start, if not…Soon the monkey arrived at a clearing with the bear hot on its heels and couldn't go past it as a barrier was in place to stop it.

"Fight"

"Master, you betrayer, do you want to kill me?"

"It's just a rank 3 bear, if you can't even handle this then you deserve to be disowned"

A grim smile settled on the monkey's face as realization dawned on it.

'I have to win, if I don't who'll roast rank 3 beasts for me'

"Hehe, nowhere to run eh?"

"Pfft, why would I run from a p***y like you; I was just leading you to my domain, and you followed me like the idiot you are"

"I'm done believing your tricks, Die!"

'Oh well, it was worth a try'

"Bring it on pansy"

BOOM!!!

They both burst out with great strength that left cracks in the ground with their every step as they released a flurry of blows that would turn any normal rank 1 beast into a bloody pulp; the bear backed away from a deadly blow to the face as it questioned exasperatedly "How in hell are you as strong as me?!"

"You must have a lot of free time on your hands to be asking me questions during a battle, guess I should step it up a bit…Ouroboros' Apparition"

Suddenly a white haired silhouette appeared behind the monkey and looked straight at the bear with its red eyes that seemed to look straight at its soul then the monkey's aura started to rise for 5 seconds before settling at Rank 2

"Thank you for your help, you may rest now"

"No, please forgive me, I'm sorry"

Although the monkey seemed to be at Rank 2 the aura it was releasing was on par with Rank 4 beasts, the bear knew it wouldn't survive a head on clash with the monkey and would probably die after the first blow

"All rivers came from the sea, and shall return to the sea, join your brothers and sisters in their eternal resting place"

"Nooooooo"The bear quickly tried to escape, but how could the monkey allow that?

"Consume"

The silhouette detached from its body and swiftly caught the bear then, opening its horrendous maw to an unbelievable size, swallowed the bear whole then returned to the monkey's side before diffusing back into its chest.

The monkey's aura then receded before it collapsed on the ground.A man appeared from nowhere and caught the pitiful-looking monkey with a sad smile."So it has begun; the wheels of fate have begun spinning, your future really will be tough won't it Vincent, it just had to choose you didn't it"

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In a lush forest where all sorts of flora dwelt 4 beasts gathered around a bear with joyous expressions.

"Huh; where am I, I thought I died"

"Welcome brother"The Ouroboros from before spoke first as he crouched before the bear.

"Did I die? I thought you killed me"

"No and no, we brought you to our lord's inner world to serve as his immediate guardian"

"What, I should guard that monkey?"

"Yes, you see we are too powerful to manifest out of this inner world as our lord's spirit would probably be destroyed by the weight of our souls pressing on him, but you are weak enough to help our lord in his time of need"

"I get that but why would I want to help him?"A devilish look appeared on the face of the Ouroboros at that question as the remaining three offered a silent prayer for the poor bear who just sealed his fate

"Come with me, let's have a talk about life''

The bear instantly became fearful due to the pitying gazes the other three were giving him and the evil smile of the Ouroboros.

"Can I not?"

"It's non-negotiable"

"No, help me!!!"Soon screams reverberated throughout the forest as the Ouroboros 'educated' the bear.