The King of Beast Trainers
Chapter 430 - 257: Breakthrough, Level 3 Beast Trainer_1

Chapter 430: Chapter 257: Breakthrough, Level 3 Beast Trainer_1

"Bro, did you guys make any special discoveries over there?"

Although it was partly because Lu Ran was stronger, having freeloaded so much information from them, they too wanted to get some intel in return.

Jiang Ming looked at Lu Ran eagerly, of course, if Lu Ran didn’t want to share, they had no way of forcing him.

"Unfortunately," Lu Ran looked at Jiang Ming and said, "we know absolutely nothing about Infinite City, either."

"Before we inquired about this information from you, we even thought our super ancient era was the Star-Moon Continent, but now it seems, that’s not the case at all. You are the true Star-Moon Continent."

"As to what exactly the connection is between our worlds, that will likely require a slow process of exploration."

"Well, maybe once the battle between the worlds is over, and one side gains partial authority of Infinite City, it will become possible to uncover more secrets about the worlds through it."

"I won’t just mooch off your information without giving anything back. Let me share some details with you as well," Lu Ran pondered and said:

"First of all, in our place, Infinite City didn’t just appear a year ago like with you guys, it descended at least ten thousand years ago in the ancient times."

All three pupils contracted in shock.

What!

Infinite City appeared over there more than ten thousand years ago?

"And more so, the facilities of Infinite City on our side are much more complete than yours."

"Besides Commons Secret Realms, Public Secret Realms, and Breakthrough Secret Realms, there are also Evolutionary Secret Realms, Legendary Secret Realms, Divine Pet List, and so on—all of which you seem to be lacking, right?"

As soon as Lu Ran finished, the three were thrown into deep shock.

If they were somewhat incredulous before when Lu Ran claimed that he was just an ordinary Beast Trainer from Blue Star, now, knowing that Infinite City had descended there more than ten thousand years ago, they couldn’t even fathom the terrifying heights that Blue Star’s Beast Trainer civilization must’ve reached after ten thousand years of nurturing by Infinite City!

On their side, Infinite City resources had given rise to quite a few new legends in just one year.

Then thousands of years... It was unthinkable, totally unthinkable.

Could it really be that what Lu Ran said was true, that he was actually just an ordinary Beast Trainer from over there?

"Legends roam everywhere, Overlords are no better than dogs." Suddenly, this aphorism emerged in the minds of the three.

Even Yu Rui, a well-informed child of legend, felt a sudden apprehension about that splendor upon hearing this information.

[Star-Moon Federation, taking a hammer to fight Blue Star.] The three felt a deep sense of powerlessness in their hearts. Perhaps if the legendary battle hadn’t occurred, and Star-Moon Federation, with its flourishing mechanical civilization, might have had a chance to compete with Blue Star as described by Lu Ran, but now, Star-Moon Federation seemed completely outmatched.

Just like the three of them were overwhelmed by Lu Ran.

If what Lu Ran said was true, then being quite ordinary over there might not be impossible for him, right?

"Don’t be disheartened," Lu Ran seeing their shocked faces, said, "All right, we’ll talk another day. Yu Rui, right? You don’t look so good, you’d better rest first. There’s plenty of time ahead."

"Although I eliminated you, not allowing you to succeed in the breakthrough, this Secret Realm is still worth exploring. Keep it up."

"When you’ve recovered enough, I’ll come find you again to continue our chat."

"I’ve got some things to take care of on my end."

Lu Ran, with an upbeat attitude, chose not to engage in further conversation with them. He handled his City Lord mentor’s assignment and "exchanged feelings" with these three individuals of no simple background, and then planned to head back.

Before long, Lu Ran left.

The three remained pensive in the hospital room for a long time.

...

"Next up, I’ll visit my mentor’s sister’s disciple as City Lord mentor requested," Lu Ran sighed, hoping to get it over with quickly and then proceed with his breakthrough.

Inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

Lu Ran returned there and, according to the address given to him earlier by his mentor, he arrived outside a certain courtyard.

While he was still contemplating what to say, just as he arrived, Lu Ran unexpectedly found an old woman with white hair speaking with a red-haired old woman in the courtyard.

Upon Lu Ran’s arrival, both women turned their gaze toward him. City Lord Ye looked at Lu Ran and said, "Lu Ran, come meet your Elder Tian."

"Elder Tian, mentor."

Lu Ran quickly approached and respectfully greeted them. However, in his heart, he couldn’t help but wonder just who his grand-mentor really was, having taken on two disciples who both became legendary Plantmasters.

But judging by the age of his mentor and Elder Tian, the grand-mentor was likely no longer alive.

"Very good," Elder Tian said, "The mentor has quickly changed his address to you. You two have made swift progress."

She sounded displeased and said, "Kid, your strength is indeed impressive. Yu Er has never lost to her peers since becoming a Plantmaster, and even less so to someone with a lower realm. You’re the first one."

Lu Ran smiled, "I was just luckier, sister’s strength is truly remarkable. It’s just that our abilities happened to counter hers."

"Sister...how is she now?"

"She’s fine now, but still sleeping. You can get to know each other better when you both have time," Elder Tian said.

"Lu Ran," City Lord Ye, noticing her own sister doting on Yu Er and consistently calling her that, realized calling "Lu Ran" might seem less affectionate, so she also changed her address and said, "Lu Ran, in the next two days, I’ll go to Ji Family in Ten Thousand Leaves City to inquire about the Awakening Method of the Sword Grass for you."

"Your Elder Tian will stay here for a while, so if there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask her."

"Alright," Lu Ran nodded in response upon hearing this.

At the moment, he indeed had nothing to ask; he just wanted to rush back and make his breakthrough first, to learn the Affiliation Beast Training skills.

Then, he wanted to see how many levels Mr. Husky, King of Sudden Death, and Dark Crow could gain in one go.

In short, after his breakthrough, his strength would undergo a qualitative change, making it more convenient for him to operate in this world.

Since there was no need for introductions at the moment, Lu Ran didn’t want to disturb the two mentors from catching up, so he asked about his living arrangements and took his leave first.

"Then, mentor, I’ll go back to cultivate," he said.

"I think I might be close to a breakthrough after the insights I gained from the previous battle,"

Lu Ran said, after which City Lord Ye added, "Go on, cultivate diligently. Beast Training and Plantmaster are just means; your own level is the key."

"Yes," Lu Ran nodded, and then excitedly found the courtyard arranged for him.

This courtyard, filled with birdsong and floral fragrances, was planted with many advanced spirit plants that clear the mind and calm the soul, very suitable for both dwelling and cultivation. Lu Ran inspected the courtyard and then eagerly returned to his room.

"You have reached the ’Third-level Beast Trainer’ promotion standard, would you like to promote now?"

"Promote, promote,"

Lu Ran took a deep breath, and in an instant, a mysterious power enveloped him, moisturizing him inside and out—from his body, spirit, to his soul.

An incredible feeling of comfort spread throughout Lu Ran’s body, and the various attribute enhancements that came with the breakthrough made him acutely aware of the change in his strength.

For a Beast Trainer, a level breakthrough is not only about the number of contracts but also about the degree of control over Beast Training Techniques, such as Lu Ran’s Soul Reinforcement skill, which requires physical strength to use.

Naturally, the higher the Beast Trainer’s level, the stronger the stamina and the better the effect of using it.

"Race: Human"

"Beast Training Level: Three"

"Beast Training Skills: Super Beast Mimicry, Flame Spirit, Soul Reinforcement"

"Special Abilities: Psychic Sensing, Blizzard Sword Intent, Flame Dragon Sword Intent, Mind Sword Intent, Dragon Might, Super Vision"

"Awesome," feeling his monster-like physique, Lu Ran became infatuated with this sensation.

If any Beast Trainer saw his current abilities, they would probably be astonished.

Since the last Breakthrough Secret Realm, Lu Ran added two special abilities, Dragon Might and Super Vision.

Both these abilities are derivatives of Super Beast Mimicry.

If you say that Sword Intent is a skill copied from Mr. Husky’s combat techniques through Super Beast Mimicry.

Then, Dragon Might and Super Vision are the combat skills copied from King of Sudden Death and Dark Crow, respectively.

Recently, Lu Ran had frequently allowed King of Sudden Death to forge his body with Red Lightning. Since Lu Ran couldn’t endure as much as King of Sudden Death and they were of different races, the physical enhancement from Red Lightning alone was actually not that significant.

However, not only could he enjoy the body forging effects of Red Lightning, Lu Ran also had Super Beast Mimicry for additional bonuses. After his body forging with Red Lightning synced up with that of King of Sudden Death, it was as if Lu Ran was training with Mr. Husky.

With the help of Super Beast Mimicry, Lu Ran’s physique increasingly resembled the power of Dragon Man, and in the process, he naturally learned a Sword Intent-like skill, a mimicry of Dragon Might.

As for the scouting technique copied from Dark Crow, it was essentially a significant enhancement of Lu Ran’s vision. He had used it when he first entered the Secret Realm, whether it was for long-distance viewing, night vision, 360-degree surveillance, or piercing through illusions, there were no more problems now.

Now, with the breakthrough, the power of these special abilities had been further amplified.

At this moment, Lu Ran felt that even without relying on Pet Beasts, his strength should be equivalent to a 30th-level Evil Beast of the King Species.

"Right, Pet Beast levels."

After completing his breakthrough, Lu Ran indulged for a moment, then immediately checked the level changes of his three Pet Beasts!!!

Mr. Husky.

"Growth Level: 33"

King of Sudden Death.

"Growth Level: 36"

Dark Crow.

"Growth Level: 39"

"Wow,"

Lu Ran was a bit silent when he looked at it.

Dark Crow, what’s going on with you?

The foundation accumulated at level 30 seemed to have erupted, leading Lu Ran to estimate that the levels of the three Pet Beasts after their breakthroughs would indeed be high.

After all, they had consumed so many World’s Rare level evolutionary resources at level 30.

While most of that power was transformed into racial potential, it did not mean it had no enhancement on their Growth Level.

As for Mr. Husky having the lowest Growth Level after its breakthrough, Lu Ran wasn’t surprised.

Since it consumed evolutionary resources primarily to improve intelligence.

King of Sudden Death was at such a high level probably because of the lasting effects of resources such as Dragon Soul, Heart of the Dragon King, and Dragon’s World’s Rare cuisine.

But for Dark Crow, Lu Ran was somewhat surprised.

However, the World’s Rare resources consumed by Dark Crow were indeed substantial.

Whether it was the Mandala Flower provided by Brother Rat or the Super Mind Fruit from Sister Lin Nian, both were attribute-strengthening resources.

Plus, Dark Crow had perfectly absorbed them through the Devouring Agate; well, and it also consumed many of its own eyes, so perhaps it’s not impossible that its Growth Level would be significantly higher.

"Due to their overpoweringly strong race, Dragons are nearly invincible at the same level and have very long lifespans, so their Growth Level increases relatively slowly."

"In comparison, the growth rate of a Crow’s Growth Level is normal. It looks like in the future, given equal resources, Dark Crow will have the highest Growth Level, King of Sudden Death will have the highest base Species Level, and Mr. Husky will have the highest skill level in the team?"

Lu Ran analyzed briefly, then stopped worrying about the three of them and took out the Affiliation Skill Card.

He quickly slapped it against his forehead.

"Beast Training Skills: Super Beast Mimicry, Flame Spirit, Soul Reinforcement, Affiliation!"

Having finally learned this heaven-defying Beast Training skill, Lu Ran felt a surge of excitement and then quickly checked the effect after learning it.

"Name: Affiliation"

"Introduction: The current effect allows one Pet Beast to have an Affiliation. After the contract, the life of the Affiliation can receive one type of power enhancement from the main Pet Beast, either in the form of strength, talent or bloodline. When the Affiliation and the main Pet Beast fight side by side, the Affiliation can use ’Fusion Skills’ depending on the main Pet Beast."