Beast Taming: I'm Really Not a Cultivation Master

Magical Beast. This wasn’t the first time Li Qian had heard the term.

Unlike the magical beasts from the games of his past life, these were rumored to be exceptionally powerful Extraordinary Creatures.

Li Qian had once obtained a Demon Core and given it to Gao Yaxin.

It was the energy core of a Magical Beast, the very source of its formidable combat strength.

According to Gao Yaxin, she had accepted the Demon Core on behalf of her teacher.

She had said that her teacher, much like the Black Divine Teachings, was also researching Magical Beasts.

However, their original intentions and goals were undoubtedly different.

It was because of this encounter that he had learned some information about Magical Beasts from Gao Yaxin.

Magical Beasts lived deep within Dimensional Rifts, where they were constantly exposed to violent energy. This warped and corrupted their souls, making them not only incredibly powerful but also completely devoid of reason. Taming them was impossible.

In a sense, every Magical Beast was a killing machine.

It was precisely because he knew a bit about Magical Beasts that when he heard the Extraordinary Creature currently trying to break through the Unstable Rift was one of them, Li Qian’s first reaction was... disbelief!

"Elder Tie, that can’t be possible! Aren’t Magical Beasts supposed to live only in the depths of Dimensional Rifts?"

Elder Tie shook his head. "I don’t know why either. Logically speaking, under normal circumstances, a Magical Beast shouldn’t appear in this kind of shallow-layer Dimensional Rift..."

With his sharp eye and vast experience, Elder Tie had determined the approximate depth of this Unstable Rift’s connection almost the instant it appeared, based on the energy leaking from it.

It was definitely a shallow-layer Dimensional Rift.

Sensing the doubt in Elder Tie’s words, Niu Aihua immediately spoke up with what information they had. "Elder Tie, we suspect the Mechanical Desecration Association may have set something up inside this Unstable Rift."

"If that’s the case, then it all makes sense!" Elder Tie nodded after hearing Niu Aihua’s report.

In fact, this was the only logical explanation.

The cultists from the Mechanical Desecration Association must have tampered with something inside the Dimensional Rift, luring out a Magical Beast that would normally only live in the deepest regions.

"ROAR—!"

Just as Elder Tie and Niu Aihua were speaking, a terrifying, heart-stopping roar once again echoed from the nearby reservoir.

This time, having experienced it once, Li Qian was prepared and the roar didn’t affect him.

The roar drew everyone’s attention.

Li Qian also looked toward the sound and saw a shocking sight.

In the center of the reservoir, where the water level had dropped to less than half its original height, bursts of blue light suddenly flared up.

The beams of light crisscrossed in an orderly pattern, vaguely forming a design.

"This... should be the Array sealing the Unstable Rift. But from the looks of it, things aren’t going well!"

Elder Tie identified the pattern of blue light the moment he saw it.

In truth, it wasn’t just Elder Tie; even Li Qian himself could make out what was happening.

Behind the pattern of blue light, a portal-like ring of light was faintly visible. Li Qian could even see a ferocious, terrifying beast’s head within the ring.

Just a faint glimpse was enough to make Li Qian’s heart pound uncontrollably in his chest.

The terrifying beast’s head in the ring of light filled him with a sense of oppression, dread, and even suffocation.

’Emperor Level! This has to be a genuine Emperor Level Magical Beast!’ Looking at the terrifying Extraordinary Creature that was struggling furiously to break through the Unstable Rift, Li Qian almost cried out in alarm.

He had seen Elder Tie’s Purgatory Viper and Wind Thunder Lion, and neither of those Pet Beasts possessed such an imposing aura.

’They feel like they’re not even on the same level.’

It wasn’t just Li Qian; the others also felt the terrifying might of the Magical Beast breaking through the Unstable Rift.

It was on a completely different level from the Frankenstein Robot that Xuanwu had merged with.

Everyone even suspected that it might have already reached the Mid-Tier or even High-Tier Emperor Level.

"We can’t let it break through this Unstable Rift! The moment it does, the immense energy differential between the two worlds could carve out a permanent Dimensional Rift!" Elder Tie warned loudly. As he spoke, a Summoning Array lit up beside him again.

In the blink of an eye, he had summoned two more Dominator-level Pet Beasts.

Clearly, he was preparing to go all out!

Li Qian’s heart jolted when he heard this, and he instantly understood why Elder Tie was so urgent and serious.

If a new Dimensional Rift was truly carved out, it would be an absolute disaster for the Dongxia Federation, not a blessing.

Putting aside any potential long-term benefits, the initial flood of Extraordinary Creatures alone would be enough to destroy Lingshui City and even affect several neighboring cities.

Furthermore, it was uncertain whether the Federation Government could spare the forces to continue suppressing this ninth Dimensional Rift.

Although Chu Xiran’s group of three, Chujiang River’s group of three, and Zhao Xiwei’s pair were all in a sorry state, their expressions turned solemn upon hearing this, and they prepared for battle.

Elder Tie scanned the crowd, his gaze finally resting on Zhao Xiwei and Mu Qianqian. "A situation like this requires a swift and decisive hand. Too many people will just get in the way. You two young women will come down with me. That will be enough."

As for Chujiang River’s group of three, they were all seriously injured. Although they still had some strength, they would be of little help in the water.

So Elder Tie simply excluded them.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiwei and Mu Qianqian didn’t hesitate for a moment. They exchanged a look and took a firm step forward, making their stance clear.

"It is our honor to fight alongside you, Elder!" Although their power levels weren’t drastically different, Zhao Xiwei deeply respected Elder Tie for stepping up at such a critical moment.

"The rest of you, wait on the shore. If things go south, retreat immediately. Don’t hesitate. You, young man, yes, you..." Having made his decision, the trio wasted no more time. But just before entering the water, Elder Tie added a final instruction, fixing his gaze on Chujiang River. "You will look after Li Qian. Don’t let a single hair on his head be harmed. Otherwise, don’t blame us at Shazhou Beast Taming University for kicking down the Chu Family’s door to demand an explanation!"

Elder Tie’s tone was imperious. Sweat beaded on Chujiang River’s forehead, but he agreed without a shred of hesitation. "Rest assured, Elder Tie! I will take good care of student Li Qian and ensure he remains completely unharmed!"

Chujiang River knew full well that if he didn’t agree, the old senior would likely wash his hands of the whole affair and leave.

’After all, this Unstable Rift isn’t his problem. He isn’t from Lingshui City, so he could just walk away from it all.’

Besides, it was understandable why Elder Tie valued Li Qian so highly.

To have figured out the evolution methods for the Cyan-Scaled Flood Dragon and the Frostfire Salamander at such a young age—such a monstrous talent would be treasured and carefully protected not just by Shazhou Beast Taming University, but even by Kyoto Beast Taming University and Zhonghai Beast Taming University.

At this thought, he glanced at Li Qian, his eyes flickering as a multitude of ideas crossed his mind.

’Based on what I know, my niece, Chu Xiran, was his high school beast nurturing teacher, and they seem to have a good relationship. With that connection, it shouldn’t be a problem to seek some form of collaboration.’

’At the very least, we could purchase the Cyan-Scaled Flood Dragon and the Frostfire Salamander at market price.’