Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 843 - 363: Beheaded with One Sword!

Barely an hour into the provincial examination's live broadcast, numerous viewers witnessed contestants encountering swarms of formidable beasts. A significant number of participants, lacking sufficient strength or experience, had already faced elimination. Regrettably, some contestants and their pet beasts sustained injuries, ranging from minor to severe. The initial sixty minutes alone proved enough to weed out many individuals clearly unsuited for such demanding combat. Even the most fervent viewers, let alone the commentators actively engaged in the live broadcast room, had not anticipated the provincial exam's astonishing level of difficulty. The challenge was indeed immense, with nearly all encountered fierce beasts at or above the Commander Level. In proximity to some high-tier resources, beasts of the Peak Command and even Monarch Level were present. The Monarch Level, representing a vast difference in power, posed a nearly insurmountable obstacle, making it impossible for even the strongest contestants to navigate the secret realm with absolute invincibility solely through their own might. Consequently, those contestants with average strength or luck were almost immediately forced out of the competition. "In a mere hour and a half, the contestant count has plummeted by over 500; some are even facing critical injuries or life-threatening conditions!" the chief commentator, Wang Luo, stated with uncharacteristic seriousness, his customary smile absent. "However, this truly reflects the inherent dangers faced by beast tamers. It is the protection provided by our nation and its beast tamer legions that allows ordinary beast tamers to mature. Yet, without firsthand experience of the brutal battlefield and the perilous trials of the wild, one cannot possibly ascend to the status of a true warrior!" Hu Yue added with a sigh, "This year's professional assessment represents the nation's premier trial for young beast tamers from various provinces. Those who distinguish themselves will undoubtedly become the leading figures among their age groups within their respective provinces! Naturally, those selected should also be the ones who can most swiftly adapt as beast tamer warriors!" Their reflective sentiments did not deter the director overseeing the broadcast from shifting the focus. The scene abruptly changed, and the live broadcast returned to Su Ping's first-person viewpoint. Meanwhile, Zhan Shuang intervened, steering the conversation back, "This is Su Ping's first-person perspective; could it be that Su Ping has also run into trouble?" Upon hearing this, Wang Luo and Hu Yue ceased their discussion, their attention fixed intently on the screen. As the collective gaze followed, Wang Luo exclaimed in surprise, "Is this... has Su Ping already reached Dream Island? As our Jianghai's top breeder, perhaps Su Ping can leverage his personal capabilities and influence to rally other contestants and enter Dream Island! Simultaneously, he might defeat those Cold Wave Pythons encircling Dream Island and the formidable Blackwater Mysterious Snake!" "No, it appears Su Ping has no intention of joining forces with others," Hu Yue quickly interjected, his eyes glued to the screen, observing the peculiar paperman beneath Su Ping's view, which shimmered with a kaleidoscope of colors. He recalled that at the Breeder Association, his Spirit Fox Sword, Hu Hu, was the very first to test its blade against this paperman after its evolution. Now, after more than half a year, who could fathom the changes that had befallen this peculiar paperman. Indeed, as Hu Yue spoke, Zhan Shuang and Wang Luo observed that Su Ping's steps paid no heed to the surrounding beast tamers; instead, he moved directly towards the riverbank of Dream Island. Ultimately, their destination stunned everyone once more. The colossal Blackwater Mysterious Snake, coiled motionlessly in the river's depths, remained utterly unfazed by the swift currents swirling around it. Its piercing, orange-green eyes were locked onto Su Ping and the distinctive paperman not far away. 'This...' Wang Luo thought, 'He intends to confront a Monarch Level beast directly!?' At this critical juncture, the full aura of Su Ping's pet beast was revealed. "Commander Level! And not just any Commander Level, but... Commander Eighth Rank!" Wang Luo declared with incredulity, showcasing his professional commentary skills. "Breeder Su Ping's Soul Contracted Beast, this imposing paperman, has actually attained Commander Eighth Rank, reaching the Advanced Commander Realm! He is not merely a legendary genius breeder but also an equally brilliant beast tamer! He has propelled the paperman's strength to unprecedented heights. While this is a mutated paperman, Su Ping's accomplishments serve as undeniable proof of an ancient, unchanging truth within the beastmaster world: there exists no truly useless pet beast!" On the sidelines, Hu Yue seamlessly complemented his co-commentator.

"But it’s still not enough! If this mutated paperman were a Commander First Stage and that Blackwater Mysterious Snake were a Commander Tenth Rank, I would still believe that with Su Ping’s cultivation of pet beasts, this mutated paperman could easily defeat the opponent.

However, the chasm separating Monarch Level and Commander Level is simply too vast! It represents the difference of a major realm! After all..."

After all what, Hu Yue left unspoken, but in that instant, both individuals grasped the implied meaning.

After all, Su Ping wasn’t merely pitting his pet beast against a senior fierce beast; the presence of numerous other beast tamers nearby, with loyalties yet undetermined, added a significant layer of uncertainty.