Everyone Tames Beasts, So Why Are You Taming Goddesses? - Chapter 5

Alia’s words immediately made Su Yu tense up.

Perhaps the smooth events of the day had made him momentarily forget that this was a dangerous world, one where his life could always be threatened by the demonic lairs.

Back at Alia’s villa, Su Yu asked, “So, what is the entrance test like?”

Alia shook her head. “This queen was a special recruit, so I didn’t have to take any tests. But I’ve heard they use a simulated lair environment for the assessments. That thing is nearly identical to a real demonic lair.”

“However, the old geezers at the academy probably wouldn’t let the students die for real. There should be some kind of protective measures in place.”

Su Yu furrowed his brows. A simulation indistinguishable from a real demonic lair? No wonder it was called a death trial.

“Then, Alia, what should I do to prepare?”

Reclining on her chair and casually flipping through a book, Alia said, “How would I know? If not for you, little one, this queen wouldn’t even care how something as low-ranked as a sequence no. 999 human grows.”

Wait, humans are ranked no. 999? Isn’t that dead last?

Dear god, humanity sure is “powerful.”

“But didn’t you attend Magic City Beastmaster University for a year?”

“Heh, the books said the best way to avoid exposing my identity was not to speak.”

Su Yu suddenly understood. So the “aloofness” of the “cold campus belle” was just her staying silent to avoid suspicion!

Shaking his head, Su Yu remembered that the school had handed out a handbook.

He took it out and began flipping through it.

The book introduced information about the demonic lairs, pet beasts, and Beastmasters.

In the world of demonic lairs, there were 999 races with sequence numbers. The lower the number, the stronger the magic circuits and, consequently, the more powerful the race.

Sequences 501–999 were referred to as low-tier, sequences 101–500 as mid-tier, and the top 100 as high-tier sequences, which possessed the ability to take human form.

The top ten were even more extraordinary, known as the God-Tier Sequences, ancient inheritances from mythological eras.

Talent ranks ranged from F to S, and only the God-Tier Sequences could possess abilities beyond S-rank.

Both Beastmasters and their pet beasts entered the first rank, the Awakening Realm, upon awakening their talents.

The first four ranks were: Awakening, Transcendence, Metamorphosis, and Nirvana.

As sequence no. 999, humans inherently lacked magic circuits. Before becoming fourth-rank Beastmasters, humans needed their pet beasts to break through in order to carry them forward.

Su Yu took a deep breath. No wonder the Beastmaster profession existed—not because humanity chose it, but because it was their only path.

He continued reading.

The methods for advancing pet beasts varied, but the principles for the first four ranks were generally the same: consuming the meat and blood of demonic beasts to enhance vitality, and absorbing their cores to strengthen magical power.

The higher-ranked the demonic beast, the stronger the effects of its meat and core—and, naturally, the more expensive.

Peering over Su Yu’s shoulder to read the handbook, Alia wrinkled her nose in distaste. “Ugh, this queen wants no part of eating such filthy blood food.”

“Then how did you advance before, Alia?”

In Su Yu’s mind, the information panel for the Vampire Queen flashed briefly.

【Rank: First-Rank Awakening Realm (10/1000)】

While their intimate moments healed her injuries and restored her blood levels, they didn’t help her break through in rank, as the progress bar had not increased.

Those 10 points of progress seemed to have come from Alia drinking Su Yu’s blood!

Alia’s voice was soft. “Naturally, through blood.”

“But other people’s blood is disgusting. I don’t want to drink it at all. I only want my master’s fragrant, delicious blood.”

“I’m a descendant of the third progenitor, after all. To advance to the Transcendence Realm, I need a thousand liters of blood.”

But she didn’t want to hurt Su Yu, so her progress had stalled.

Su Yu got up and looked at Alia, his gaze sharp. “Alia.”

“Your ‘Blood Queen’ ability can control all blood cells, can’t it?”

“Hmm?”

Su Yu cupped her delicate face and brought her closer to his neck. “Alia Tepes, I order you as your master: use ‘Blood Queen’ to control all of my hematopoietic stem cells to regenerate infinitely. Then, drink to your heart’s content!”

A glimmer of light flashed in Alia’s purple pupils, and her lips curved into a faint smile.

At that moment, she truly felt that Su Yu was worthy of being her master.

She didn’t like weak humans. Her initial encounter with Su Yu had been a mix of attraction and necessity.

But Su Yu’s inner madness brought her unparalleled joy.

“It seems we’re connected by more than just physical compatibility~”

“Little one, our meeting was not a coincidence.”

“It was destiny.”

“Don’t worry—it won’t hurt.”

Smiling, Su Yu closed his eyes. In this perilous world, the only things he could rely on were his own strength and Alia, who was bound to him in life and death.

Blood Queen, activate regeneration!

【Ding! The Vampire Queen has consumed your blood. Rank progress +10!】

【Ding! Your blood has triggered an ‘ancestral awakening’ phenomenon in the Vampire Queen! Blood Queen control enhanced! The cells of magical plants and the souls of the undead, everything regarded as the ‘concept of blood,’ are now included!】

【Ding! Alia Tepes has reached max progress and advanced!】

【Rank: Second-Rank Transcendence Realm】

【Transcendence Realm: Physical and spiritual strength experience a significant leap, far surpassing ordinary humans. Blood Queen’s range extends to 200 meters, and Death Apostle’s Hymn now commands up to five undead servants!】

【Death Apostle’s Hymn: A necromantic melody performed by the Vampire Queen captures five beings within a 100-meter radius, converting them into her loyal undead servants.】

At the same time, Su Yu himself ascended to the Second-Rank Transcendence Realm.

His physical strength surged noticeably, as if every blood vessel in his body now coursed with magic. A single punch likely carried over a thousand pounds of force.

Being drained of blood by Alia didn’t even hurt. On the contrary, her touch was so light it felt like a gentle caress. Using her Blood Queen ability, she guided his blood flow slowly and softly.

“Thank you for the feast, Master.”

“Now, allow me to return the favor.”

With his body’s newfound strength, Su Yu was eager to test it in a third sparring match against her.

Even though Su Yu now rivaled the spirits of Changbanpo in might, God-Tier Sequences were simply too overpowered! After each battle, Alia could absorb energy to recover her stamina, granting her virtually infinite endurance.

Ultimately, the third match ended with Su Yu’s defeat once again. However, since he’d managed to hold his ground briefly against her, he was confident that one day he’d reclaim the upper hand!

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The next morning, a well-rested Su Yu and Alia arrived at Magic City Beastmaster University.

Over 3,000 people had registered for the test.

Although Beastmasters were one in ten thousand, the sheer population of the Great Xia Kingdom meant their numbers still seemed plentiful.

Among the crowd, Su Yu spotted Wang Hongxi’s gloomy face and the figure of Jiang Ying standing beside him.

The advanced world of Transcendence truly amazed him. Wang Hongxi had suffered such severe injuries, yet here he was, ready to take the test after just one day.

Above Rose Plaza, a woman descended gracefully from the clouds atop a phoenix-like bird. Her voice echoed in everyone’s ears:

“Students, welcome to Magic City Beastmaster University. I am Shangguan Ling, the Dean of the Alien Beast Department.”

“As you all know, humanity has endured twenty years of war since the emergence of the demonic lairs. Our university bears the responsibility of guarding the Second Demonic Lair of Great Xia—the Calamity Lair. This is a burden every enrolled student must shoulder.”

“The war between races is cruel. It doesn’t play by the rules and can strike at any moment. Are you truly ready to fight for humanity whenever the time comes?”

“For the entrance test, you will all be transported into a simulated lair we’ve constructed! Do your best to survive and complete your tasks!”

“If you wish to forfeit, tear up your admission certificate. Someone will come to rescue you.”

“Welcome to the battlefield of racial conflict. I wish you all success in battle!”

Before anyone could react to her speech, beams of light descended from the sky, transporting thousands of students into the simulated lair!

A blinding light enveloped Su Yu, obscuring his vision.

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TL Note: Changbanpo refers to the “Battle of Changban,” a famous historical event during China’s Three Kingdoms period. It is known for Zhao Yun’s legendary rescue of Liu Bei’s son while fighting against overwhelming enemy forces at Changban Slope. The name is often used to symbolize heroism or desperate battles.