Chapter 258 – The First Skill

The testing process was simple, requiring proof of three points.

The first point was that the Summoned Beasts were personally summoned by the individual, which would be measured by specialized equipment.

The second point was that the Summoned Beasts were completely under the Summoner’s manipulation. The Summoner would draw lots for designated activities.

The third point was that the Summoned Beasts must be B-Rank or higher, meaning each Summoned Beast had to demonstrate at least 3 skills.

Once these three points were met, the Summoner’s rank would be determined based on the number of Summoned Beasts they could manipulate simultaneously.

Buzzcut Lu Shang was the first to test. He stepped into the designated circle, and after the tester confirmed, he began to concentrate and summon!

The air in front of him distorted, and the first Summoned Beast emerged. It resembled a bull, nearly three meters tall, with a slender body and well-defined, muscular contours. It was very robust, and the most striking feature was the long horn on its forehead.

The onlookers immediately got excited, exclaiming, “Holy crap, it’s an A-Rank Summoned Beast, the Conehorn Bull!”

Someone immediately looked up information on the Summoned Beast online: “Don’t let this Conehorn Bull’s three-meter height fool you, it’s an A-Rank Summoned Beast with five skills!”

“The skills are ‘Charge’, ‘Quick Start’, ‘High-Speed Turning’, ‘Defense Enhancement’, and ‘Iron Hoof’. Its charge is the most formidable; it can shatter a ten-centimeter thick steel plate! It’s comparable to an armor-piercing sniper round!”

Su Hao also recognized the A-Rank Summoned Beast, the Conehorn Bull, which was specifically used for breaking defenses. He couldn’t understand why others could summon A-Rank Summoned Beasts, while he had summoned so many times and only ever got C-Rank or D-Rank creatures.

Could he really be cursed with bad luck? It would be fine even if he summoned a B-Rank!

Su Hao was determined to go to Sub-Star sooner or later and catch some S-Rank Summoned Beasts himself!

Buzzcut Lu Shang was very satisfied with his Conehorn Bull, which had attracted attention, but there were still bigger highlights to come!

He thought triumphantly, then summoned his second Summoned Beast, a common B-Rank Frost Iron Wolf that didn’t attract much attention. His third and fourth Summoned Beasts were also just B-Rank.

By the fifth one, everyone’s attention was focused!

As long as this fifth Summoned Beast reached B-Rank or higher, this Buzzcut would basically be a shoo-in to become a Mid-Level Summoner.

Soon, Buzzcut’s fifth Summoned Beast appeared!

“My god! What am I seeing! It’s a Long-Plumed Giant Bird, a very rare A-Rank Summoned Beast that’s practically priceless!”

“This kid’s luck is off the charts! He actually managed to summon this, amazing! Truly incredible luck!”

“He’s probably the young master of some influential family? A bunch of people helped him summon, and they’re giving him the good finds!”

“That’s true. Summoning a rare A-Rank Summoned Beast on your own is like winning the Harmony lottery.”

…

Clearly, this giant bird with its long tail feathers was extremely rare, making the trip worthwhile for those who paid the entrance fee today. Everyone took out their cameras to capture the moment.

These five Summoned Beasts were all that Buzzcut had. Displaying his beloved pets and receiving everyone’s astonished reactions made him very happy.

Next was the drawing of lots to perform the actions on the tickets. Only he and the three testers could see them, ensuring the Summoned Beasts were manipulated by him personally.

Finally, the evaluators would assess whether the five Summoned Beasts reached B-Rank.

In the end, this Buzzcut earned his new title – Mid-Level Summoner.

When he received his new badge, he excitedly shouted and cheered.

The cameras of a group of journalists focused on the newly promoted Mid-Level Summoner, and at the same time, the headlines for tomorrow were already decided.

Next up was the short-haired girl. She looked delicate and frail, but her five Summoned Beasts appeared exceptionally large and ferocious. Standing together, they were a perfect picture of beauty and the beast, quite harmonious.

However, these fierce Summoned Beasts were all uniformly B-Rank, with none particularly standing out.

However, after the assessment, he successfully obtained the Mid-Level Summoner title and received a new Badge.

Next, it was Su Hao’s turn.

As soon as Su Hao appeared, he caught everyone’s attention.

“Huh? Why is it a little kid?”

“Could it be an adult with a baby face!” This person actually guessed correctly.

“It’s just a kid, probably here to play. His family is rich and they couldn’t stop him.”

“He must be a Genius Summoner here to be assessed as a beginner Summoner. Tsk tsk tsk, he looks only ten years old! To be a beginner Summoner at this age, a Genius Harmony is indeed different from ordinary people!”

…

After Su Hao arrived at the designated spot, the tester gestured for him to begin the summoning.

Without Su Hao closing his eyes, the space in front of him began to distort greatly, and Summoned Beasts of various bright colors and diverse forms appeared one after another!

Su Hao, learning from past experiences, did not let his Summoned Beasts appear in their base forms. Instead, they all transformed into their most advanced Level 4 or 5 Mutant Beast forms.

At that moment, various dazzling special effects appeared, and Summoned Beasts that everyone had never seen before emerged!

“One, two… Holy crap, there are more and more!!!”

“Ten! He summoned ten Summoned Beasts at once! This is an Advanced Summoner certification!”

“We got our money’s worth today!”

“What is this? This little kid is going for an Advanced Summoner certification?”

Hiss—

“By the way, why have I never seen these Summoned Beasts before? Look at that five-meter-tall rabbit with a muscular outline all over its body… and that muscular wolf nearly ten meters tall. What are these things? They look very powerful!”

“That white fox, why is its entire body in a misty, ethereal state, as if it would dissipate with a single puff of wind? Has anyone seen this kind of Summoned Beast?”

Some quick-witted individuals had already started searching online for information about the corresponding Summoned Beasts. However, to their shock, they found nothing similar!

At this moment, the Buzzcut Harmony Short-haired Woman had long been forgotten. Everyone was discussing the ten strange Summoned Beasts that had appeared on the field.

The most shocked among them were the three testers.

The three looked at each other and saw the confusion and panic in each other’s eyes!

What should we do? They had never seen any of the ten imposing Summoned Beasts before. Would they be embarrassed and lose face during the appraisal later?

Following that, the three began thinking about how to persuade the other two to go up for their assessments.

As an authority, I absolutely cannot go up there and embarrass myself!

At this moment, the oldest tester coughed and said to Su Hao, “Uh, Summoner Bai Jingzhong, you go draw a lot first!”

The other two immediately breathed a sigh of relief. They hadn’t reached the stage of evaluating the Summoned Beasts’ ranks yet, so there was still room to maneuver.

Su Hao reached out and drew a slip of paper. He took a look and saw a line of small text written on it.

“Manipulation: Have all Summoned Beasts simultaneously jump forward ten steps, then roll once, and gather together (Note: All at the same time).”

Su Hao thought to himself, “This is simple!”

After handing the slip to the tester, he immediately controlled his ten Summoned Beasts to do exactly as instructed, without any hesitation.

This part quickly concluded, and then it was time to test the ranks of the Summoned Beasts.

At this point, the tester found a solution and said with a smile, “Alright, next, let your Summoned Beasts demonstrate their skills! As long as each one reaches Rank B or above, you will be an Advanced Summoner!”

It didn’t matter what kind they were; they were only responsible for testing the ranks. This was simple enough: let the Summoner demonstrate on their own, right?

Another tester said excitedly, “If you succeed, you might be the youngest Advanced Summoner currently!”

An Advanced Summoner who was only nine years old had been successfully tested under their supervision. What would that mean?

They were about to become famous!

Then, they heard the young boy not far away say, “First one up, my Rank A Summoned Beast, the King of Great Guinea Pigs!”

As soon as Su Hao finished speaking, everyone’s gaze turned to the bipedal, two-meter-tall beast with a rat-like head.

At this moment, the Great Guinea Pig had transformed into its ‘Speed Demon’ form, its appearance drastically changed. Its fur was sleek and smooth against its body, giving it a glossy, seal-like texture. The originally plump Great Guinea Pig was now muscular and slender, with prominent leg muscles that coiled and uncoiled like springs, ready to launch at any moment!

Its long claws on its forelimbs extended, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight.

“King of Great Guinea Pigs? What kind of Summoned Beast is that?”

A question popped into everyone’s mind.

Su Hao continued, “First skill, ‘High-Frequency Vibration’.”

The Great Guinea Pig’s claws immediately began to vibrate at high frequency.

“Hum~”

A heart-pounding sound arose. Although it was low, an instinctive sense of danger was triggered.

Su Hao controlled the Great Guinea Pig to extend its claws and touch the metal disc placed aside for testing.

Bang!

The metal disc suddenly let out a dull thud and flew backward the moment the Great Guinea Pig’s high-frequency claws touched it.

Buzz buzz buzz~

The metal disc that fell to the ground continued to vibrate, emitting a sound that made one’s bones go soft.

Hiss—

Seeing this, everyone collectively gasped.

The three testers exchanged glances and nodded, saying, “First skill!”

(End of Chapter)