Chapter 93: Clearing the Beast Herd
“Everyone, up ahead lies the relic left from the late Doomsday Era. However, just a few kilometers north of this relic, a newly formed Dimensional Rift has appeared. The Ferocious Beasts emerging from it have already occupied the area around the relic. Only by clearing these beasts can we enter.”
Zhang Yunfeng briefly explained the current situation before continuing.
“This time, for those participating in the clearing operation—apart from Professional Beast Tamers, who are not allowed to enter the relic—any Apprentice Beast Tamers or ordinary hunters involved in the clearing may enter. Those who did not participate will not have the right to enter.”
Everyone present on the grassland had long been informed of this rule, so no one voiced an objection.
“If any Professional Beast Tamer dares to violate this rule, they will face the joint pursuit of all the factions present.”
As he spoke those words, Zhang Yunfeng’s tone carried a chilling sharpness—a warning to those harboring reckless thoughts.
“Lastly, any faction or lone individual without a Professional Beast Tamer must hand over whatever they obtain from within the relic.”
“Of course, we will compensate you with Alliance Coins of equal value.”
At those words, the crowd erupted like cold water splashed into boiling oil. Countless Beast Tamers began protesting in anger.
There were countless ways to earn money—wasn’t coming here supposed to be a chance for opportunity and fortune?
When Zhou Ming heard this, he immediately understood what these major forces were really after.
Everything Zhang Yunfeng had said so far was merely to lead up to those final sentences.
“Hmph, if you’re unwilling, then don’t enter the relic.”
As soon as his words fell, hundreds of terrifying auras burst forth, suppressing all who voiced opposition.
These were the major forces cooperating with Zhang Yunfeng.
For the first time, Zhou Ming experienced the might of Professional Beast Tamers—their sheer presence alone was enough to immobilize him completely.
Although the pressure came from hundreds of Professional Beast Tamers collectively, it was aimed at thousands of people. If focused solely on him, Zhou Ming might have been crushed to death by it.
Under the overwhelming pressure, the noisy crowd quickly fell silent once more.
Seeing this, Zhang Yunfeng finally continued.
“Those who wish to withdraw—leave now.”
Moments later, people began departing one after another toward the camp—about a thousand by Zhou Ming’s estimate.
Those people had come mainly for the Class Advancement, and if they couldn’t obtain it, there was no reason to risk entering.
A short while later, seeing no one else leave, Zhang Yunfeng issued the command.
“Move out.”
The remaining crowd summoned their contracted beasts.
Thousands of low-grade Ferocious Beasts charged forward like a miniature beast tide, rushing toward the relic.
Meanwhile, on a nearby hillside, members of the Alliance Military observed the unfolding scene.
“Major General Xu, your plan truly is brilliant—using these people to clear the beast herds for us.”
A middle-aged man wearing a colonel’s insignia flattered the burly man before him, who was cloaked in a military mantle.
“If we didn’t push them like this, who knows how long they would’ve stalled?”
To him, these people’s motives were crystal clear—they only cared about personal gain.
This man was none other than Major General Xu Chunjun of the Alliance Military, a Transcendent Master–rank Beast Tamer.
His chiseled face radiated masculine strength, and his towering two-meter frame stood like an immovable mountain, exuding an overwhelming and weighty aura.
The officers behind him unconsciously lowered their heads, unable to meet his gaze directly.
“Major General Xu, if this relic really contains a complete Profession System, what should we do?”
Another colonel, dark-skinned and honest-looking, asked the question weighing on everyone’s mind.
Unlike the flatterer, he was more concerned about whether the relic truly held a complete Profession System, for that directly related to the Alliance’s interests.
“Relax. If a complete Profession System really existed, those major factions within the Alliance would’ve cleared the area long ago. These people wouldn’t even have a chance.”
Perhaps because the question pleased him, Xu Chunjun went on to explain further.
“Although the Alliance didn’t locate this lost base back then, records of its research progress still exist.”
“There were no breakthroughs regarding the Class Advancement to Legendary Saint. As for the Half-beast Profession System and the Seal Master System under Transcendent Master Rank, both were incomplete concepts.”
“These fragmented studies—consider them a fitting reward for helping us clear the beast herds.”
“Thank you for your explanation, Major General Xu. I understand now.”
“Good.”
“Keep track of their progress as they clear the beast herds. Once the area around the relic is secured and the Apprentice Beast Tamers enter, we’ll commence the full-scale purge. Hopefully, we can lure out the Azure Moon Wolf King.”
“I don’t have time to waste on it.”
“Yes, sir.”
Hearing Major General Xu’s orders, the officers immediately replied in unison.
On the battlefield, hunters and Beast Tamers were divided into three lines to clear the beasts, and Zhou Ming was positioned on the leftmost flank.
Apprentice Beast Tamers themselves lacked the qualification to directly charge into battle; they mainly stayed in the rear, commanding their beasts and providing firearm support.
“Viper, hit that Lion-Tiger Beast with a dose of Snake Venom! Damn, that thing’s strength is already at the peak of the low-grade Ferocious Beasts!”
“Don’t rush. Your Violent Lion hasn’t even entered its berserk state yet—it’s far from dying. I’ll go support Doghead’s side first.”
Zhou Ming, known as Viper, understood that his contracted beast, Inkband, wasn’t suited for frontal combat. So, he positioned himself as a backline opportunist.
Using Inkband’s slender and agile body, coupled with its Paralyzing Snake Venom, he specialized in sneak attacks—striking at critical moments to aid struggling allies.
Though the Paralyzing Snake Venom couldn’t instantly kill its targets, it significantly weakened the enemy’s power.
Seeing his effectiveness, several nearby Beast Tamers moved closer, naturally forming a temporary battle team.
With Zhou Ming’s Inkband secretly assisting, their beasts faced less pressure, allowing everyone to quickly grow familiar with one another.
“You know how my Violent Lion gets—once it enters its weakened state, it’s basically meat on a chopping board.”
“Hurry up! I can’t hold out much longer!”
He shouted while raising his gun to support his beast. Unless it was the last resort, he would never trigger its berserk mode.
Moments later—
“Viper! Support Lion King! I can handle it now!”
Doghead shouted as the beast he commanded escaped danger after being bitten by Inkband.
“On it.”
“Lion King, create an opening for me.”
“Got it.”
Under Zhou Ming’s control, Inkband darted through the battlefield like a nimble electric scooter weaving between cars.
“Now!”
The Lion King, seeing Inkband in position, commanded his Violent Lion to engage the Lion-Tiger Beast head-on.
Seizing the opportunity, Inkband struck—sinking its fangs into the Lion-Tiger Beast before swiftly retreating.
“Beautiful! Let’s see how long this Lion-Tiger Beast can keep roaring now!”
Under Lion King’s control, the Violent Lion, which had been on the defensive, roared and launched a fierce assault.
“Boom!”
A thunderous explosion echoed from afar. Seeing that the situation was under control, Zhou Ming shifted part of his attention toward the distance.