After the middle-aged man introduced himself, Kent couldn't help but be surprised. The man before him was none other than the legendary "Storm Killer," Qian Zhenqian, famous throughout Earthstar City.
"Wow, you're actually...?" Kent couldn't help but take another glance at him. "No wonder you're so fearless when moving around the Fire Space."
The origin of the "Storm Killer" moniker was quite impressive, as Qian Zhenqian had created his own set of eighth-grade battle techniques.
This technique was immensely powerful. Once mastered, it allowed its user to transform into a storm, making it seem like just a breeze inside, but the true strength lay in the ability to destroy massive sandstorms and tornadoes. There was even a famous photo circulating online showing Qian Zhenqian standing in the eye of a storm, while the surrounding winds—spanning over twenty to thirty miles—ripped through the sky, lifting thousands of beasts into the air.
What made this technique even more remarkable was that it wasn't derived from any tamed beasts, but was instead a battle skill that anyone could learn.
Of course, according to reports, the Storm Battle Method wasn't complete yet; so far, only the first seven levels had been unlocked, with two more levels believed to still be concealed.
As a result, Qian Zhenqian was an SS-level battle general, a pillar of humanity, and ranked in the top hundred of the Human Heaven Rankings.
Kent hadn't expected to encounter such a legendary figure in person. He was momentarily flustered, feeling out of place, though he managed to keep his composure on the outside.
Qian Zhenqian looked at him curiously and asked, "Kent, you're here in the Fire Space alone? You've got some guts, but what exactly are you here for?"
Kent replied, "I need a Fire Dragon Blood Flower. There's a fire dragon nearby, but I'm blocked by this river. I was hoping you could help me cross."
Qian Zhenqian thought for a moment and said, "It looks like we're in luck. My goal is the fire dragon as well. Why don't you come with me? We'll eat first."
Kent thought the timing was ridiculously perfect. With such a powerful figure as an ally, his luck was through the roof. He immediately became elated and said, "Thank you so much, Senior."
"Senior?" Qian Zhenqian waved dismissively. "Call me Qian Shu instead. I'm not that old. Plus, I went to school with Li Wanfeng."
The two of them sat down to cook meat.
What they were grilling was a native beast from the Fire Space— a God-Power Bull.
"Kent, eat more. If you can't finish it, take some with you," Qian Zhenqian said generously.
Kent nodded eagerly. The God-Power Bull, as the name suggested, possessed immense strength. After eating it, one would feel recharged and full of vigor, as though powered by a divine force.
More importantly, this bull was an emperor-level beast, over level 50. If it were sold in the city, just one pound would fetch thousands of credit points. The beast they were grilling weighed a staggering 100,000 pounds.
Kent couldn't miss such an opportunity. He felt a bit regretful that he hadn't brought Xiao Wei along—then they could have enjoyed this feast together.
The meat sizzled and oozed golden fat on the fire, and the aroma filled the air. Kent's stomach growled, and he couldn't help but think that coming to this world wasn't so bad after all. Compared to his past life, this was like a dream come true.
Even though humanity was in a somewhat precarious position, he was thriving, with two beautiful girlfriends and an abundance of delicious food. According to unofficial estimates, the species brought over by the interdimensional spaces numbered in the billions, while the mutated species from Earthstar had tens of thousands.
In other words, there was an endless variety of exotic ingredients just waiting to be discovered. In just over half a year, Kent had already tried a great number of mouthwatering dishes.
As he chewed the meat, Kent felt content and happy.
Grilling meat took time, and the two of them spent about an hour before finishing. Kent then took a massive 5,000-pound piece of beef, more than enough for him to last the year.
"Let's go."
Qian Zhenqian waved his hand, and a gust of wind appeared beneath Kent's feet, lifting him into the air. Qian Zhenqian followed suit.
Kent felt the powerful wind lifting him off the ground, propelling him forward at an astonishing speed. They crossed the river, which was over ten miles wide, in the blink of an eye. It was much faster than driving a vehicle.
Once they crossed, Qian Zhenqian didn't let him down immediately. Instead, he carried Kent further through the air, unhurried and fearless.
It made sense—Qian Zhenqian was an SS-level general. His contracted beasts were likely level 70 or 80, and the fire dragon they were after was probably around the same level. If he could hunt fire dragons, then he was certainly untouchable in the Fire Space.
At that moment, a massive, brightly colored spider below them shot out a thick white silk thread, attempting to capture the two flying figures.
Qian Zhenqian flicked his hand, sending two wind blades that sliced through the white thread and cleaved the spider open, spilling green blood and toxins everywhere.
"An emperor-level native beast daring to strike at me?" he murmured, continuing to fly forward.
Kent could feel the wind beneath him was inexhaustible, and he thought about going back to see if he could practice this technique. Although Qian Zhenqian only offered the first three levels, it was still an eight-grade battle skill, and mastering those three layers should still be useful.
"Qian Shu, I'm really interested in your Storm Battle Method. Could you give me a brief introduction?" Kent asked loudly.
"Sure." Qian Zhenqian, making full use of the wind, directly conveyed the information to Kent's ears. "The first layer is Wind Blade, the second is Wind Whirlpool, and the third is Wind Wings."
"Wow, does learning the third layer mean I can fly?" Kent gasped in amazement.
"Correct. But it only supports short-term flight, covering distances from dozens to thousands of meters, depending on your level of mastery."
"I see. So, to fly like we are now, how many layers should we have?"
"Fifth layer," said Qian Zhenqian. "However, without my permission, only the first three layers are sold on the market. If you want to learn the later ones, it's a bit tricky."
"Please, Qian Shu, teach me." Kent understood that Qian Zhenqian was helping him out of his friendship with Li Wanfeng. He didn't expect Qian Zhenqian to just hand over the full technique, but there was still a chance.
Qian Zhenqian seemed to have anticipated Kent's response. He smiled faintly and continued, "Actually, it's quite simple. From our conversation earlier, I heard you're a beastmaster who can help beasts evolve and hatch eggs. I just happened to acquire a rare beast egg. If you manage to hatch it, I'll give you all six layers of the Storm Battle Method."
Kent remained calm and replied without hesitation, "Alright, I'll give it a try."
Qian Zhenqian's egg was evidently highly valuable, and Kent became even more interested, eager to see what kind of beast it would be.