Chapter 550 — A Demigod Battles a True God
The Beast-Taming Craftsman · Page 6 of 8
Shi Yu was asleep, so they could only do their best on their own for now.
Let this bastard go—the universe was so vast, who knew where the next Star Refining Race member might be.
"Uh..." Fan Ba of the Star Refining Race's mouth twitched. Big bro? It was still young! Barely over thirty! It was certain that this Iron-Eating Beast Eleven was absolutely an old monster far older than itself—what was it playing at, acting young?
Not just its appearance, but its voice too...
Just then, another voice rang out.
"Wait—Contestant Eleven, pardon the interruption."
Director Sen, a god-tier Beast Tamer in formal attire, hurried in from outside. Seeing that Eleven and the others were still there, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Uncle...?" Sen Nian looked at the newcomer with a pained expression. Just moments ago in the office, he had said that last time Gorka lost to Eleven only because he'd been careless—but now that this battle was over, even he and the Green Dragon combined had no business lasting a single exchange against this Iron-Eating Beast.
Last time... had they really not eaten?
He began to doubt himself.
"Divine Son Fan Ba, you're here too." Director Sen smiled slightly at Fan Ba as well and introduced himself: "Greetings, everyone. I am Director Sen of the Seventh Office of the Myriad Races Committee's Canglan Branch. I saw the battle just now as well. May I ask, Contestant Eleven—would you be interested in participating in a cross-tier battle???"
Fan Ba's expression shifted slightly.
"A cross-tier battle?" Eleven was curious.
"That's right, a cross-tier battle," Director Sen said. "You've already fought two ranking matches, but you haven't even begun to show your full strength. Among the quasi-deities of the Canglan Realm, there's no longer an opponent worthy of you."
"If you want to see the limits of your potential, you can apply to the Myriad Races Committee for a cross-tier battle. You can enter the 'Second World's' Myriad Races battlefield at quasi-deity rank and be matched against deity-level opponents, without having to wait until you reach deity rank to gain access."
"And if you can win a cross-tier battle, it gives a far greater boost to your race's ranking."
"At the same time, win even one match, and your record will reach the Myriad Races Committee headquarters. The benefits that would bring are beyond imagining—many great star races might extend offers to you."
"The Myriad Races Committee has funds set aside specifically for cultivating powerful new races. All of it can be fought for."
"And it's not just you who benefits—the entire Iron-eating Beast race stands to gain from your flawless performance."
Director Sen had already concluded that the Sen family had no hope of ever wooing this monstrous Iron-eating Beast race. Better, then, to treat it as an achievement: if he could recommend to headquarters a quasi-deity capable of defeating deities across tiers, he himself would reap no small reward.
"Contestant Eleven, rest easy. Cross-tier battles won't match you against overly powerful deities—generally they're entry-level deities from races ranked near the bottom. With your formidable physique, combined with your Light Control and that mysterious top-tier divine skill, the grindstone, your chances of victory are excellent!" Director Sen pitched with feverish enthusiasm.
But at the mention of Light Control and a top-tier divine skill, Fanba beside him froze mid-thought and turned to look at Buggy.
Then he looked at Eleven.
What, what? The purple-skinned hole-person was stunned. There was a top-tier divine skill, the grindstone, too? What even was that?
"Besides, if you win, you'd be the youngest cross-tier victor ever, wouldn't you? Four years old, defeating a true deity in a cross-tier battle!!" Director Sen said. "Once headquarters acknowledges you, you'll have an even greater stage on which to improve yourself!!"
Four years old!