He appeared to be in his early twenties, quite young, and rather conspicuous among the team of beast tamers in their thirties and forties.
His presence was even more striking considering how respectfully others treated him.
However, upon seeing the young man's face, some individuals seemed to recognize him, their expressions immediately changing. They hurriedly averted their gazes, afraid of inviting trouble.
The young man's eyes were indifferent as he glanced at the crowd lining up in front of the Spirit Pagoda, then shifted his gaze upwards to the ethereal blue tower.
His line of sight landed on the sixth level.
"Young Master Liu, you will surely reach the ninth level of this Spirit Pagoda in one go!" a respectful elder said with a smile.
The young man lowered his eyelids and indifferently stated, "Tell these idlers to get out of the way. I don't want to waste time."
The elder nodded slightly, stepped forward, and announced loudly,
"Those in front, please make way and give my young master some space."
His voice was gentle, yet it clearly reached everyone.
The people queuing turned to look.
"Who is this guy, speaking with such arrogance?" someone wondered.
"Looking at this display, he seems to have quite the background. Could he be from a prominent family?" others speculated.
A hot-tempered brute snorted, raising his eyebrows, "Your young master wants a spot, so queue up. Why should we make way for you? Is the Spirit Pagoda your ancestral property? Are all the people who died inside your family members?"
His words immediately drew a burst of laughter.
Most people were already annoyed by such posturing, and with someone openly challenging them, there was naturally widespread applause.
"Exactly."
"Why act like such a big shot here."
"If you want to put on airs, go somewhere else."
Many echoed these sentiments, expressing their dissatisfaction.
But at this moment, some people recognized the elder and the young man. Their faces suddenly changed, and they quickly withdrew from the line, hiding to the side.
The square instantly became lively.
Led by the brute, many people cast mocking glances at the elder and the young man, disdainful of their attempt to cut the line.
Watching this scene, the faint smile on the elder's face gradually faded, and his eyes turned cold.
"What are you, to dare to blabber in front of my young master!"
As he spoke, light suddenly flashed beside him, and a ferocious and terrifying contracted beast appeared out of thin air, opening its massive maw and roaring at the crowd.
In an instant, a violent and potent aura surged out like a raging tide, as if the entire space had frozen, pressing down on everyone.
Those who had spoken earlier immediately paled, their faces filled with dread.
A max-level contracted beast!
The Mountain-Suppressing Gaze Beast!
What kind of strength did this elder possess?!
Some quick-witted individuals, their faces contorted in panic, no longer hesitated and quickly stepped out of the line.
"I've seen him on television! This man seems to be Beast Tamer Master Song Xing, Elder Song!"
"How is that possible? Isn't Elder Song already a guest elder of the Liu family?"
Finally, someone regained their senses and quickly recognized the identities of the young man and the elder, exclaiming in disbelief.
If Song Xing was present, then why was he so subservient to that youth earlier?
Coupled with the younger generation of the Liu family, one could guess the identity of this seemingly harmless youth with closed eyes!
"Liu Mancheng!"
A peerless genius who reached the peak beast tamer level at the age of twenty!
The Liu family was one of the most prominent beast taming aristocratic families in Iron City.
The family possessed more than one Beast Tamer Master!
The family was jointly managed by the three brothers Liu Keye, Liu Keqin, and Liu Kefeng, all of whom had reached the Beast Tamer Master level!
Their family's businesses spanned across Iron City, with investments already extending beyond its borders!
They also had considerable influence within the World Government military and the Beast Tamer Association.
They were undeniably a colossal power.
What outsiders most frequently discussed was the identity of the Liu family's next patriarch. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be this genius youth named Liu Mancheng!
Those who were still resisting the aura of Song Xing's contracted beast all changed their expressions immediately, quickly withdrawing and daring not to resist further.
The brute who had initially led the banter promptly fell to his knees.
"I did not know of the Liu family's young master's presence. It was my oversight. Please forgive me!"
It was no laughing matter!
That was the eldest young master of the Liu family!
If you offended the Liu family, you wouldn't be able to get by anywhere, unless you found a family of comparable strength for protection, but did you have the means?
Apologizing to save your life was the most important thing!
Watching the path cleared in the middle of the crowd, Liu Mancheng slowly walked up to the brute.
He raised his palm, and it suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light.
The brute's head was pressed firmly to the ground, daring not to make a sound, resigning himself to the coming storm. He had failed to recognize a distinguished person and lacked family backing, so he could only accept his fate.
Just as Liu Mancheng was about to strike.
Suddenly, a cold shout rang out.
"Fighting is prohibited before the ruins."
Liu Mancheng frowned. Who was this fool who dared to stop him?
Glancing at the speaker, he saw it was a soldier standing guard nearby.
Seeing Liu Mancheng approaching him, the young soldier remained unmoving, his expression unchanged.
"Do you know my Liu family?"
The soldier nodded.
"The reputation of the three family heads is well-known, of course, I know."
"Then you still dare to stop me?"
"It is my duty. Please comply."
"Heh heh, a fine 'duty.' Do you believe you'll be kicked out of this government army after today!"
Faced with such a threat, the soldier remained standing tall, showing no sign of retreat.
"The government army obeys only its superiors. No noble family can interfere!"
Some of the onlookers sweated from their brows, while others silently cheered for the brave soldier, admiring him greatly. However, most felt pity for him; offending the Liu family would likely spell the end of his military career.
Liu Mancheng laughed instead of getting angry.
"Heh heh, quite gutsy. Dare you tell me your name."
As soon as he spoke.
The soldier, almost simultaneously, shouted loudly, "Tianhang City Direct Military Soldier, Serial Number 13678, Chu Tianjiao!"
"Good, I'll remember you!"
Just as Liu Mancheng was about to issue further threats, he was suddenly pulled back from behind.