Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Obviously, the birth rate of high-tier Beastmasters is much slower than that of mid-tier Beastmasters.

After all, getting certified as a high-tier Beastmaster not only requires a breakthrough in Meditation Level but also possession of two Tier Three Pet Beasts.

"If Spark and Cola’s breakthrough speed is faster than expected, I might really break into the top fifty." Chen Yuan was full of anticipation.

From that day onwards, other Beastmasters who signed up through special channels started checking into the hotel where Chen Yuan was staying. He met Advisor Shi, who shivered upon seeing him, and also ran into Nie Li.

"Who from your eighth division is participating?" Chen Yuan was somewhat curious.

Nie Li’s answer took Chen Yuan by surprise: "All the team captains from ten teams are participating."

Nie Li elaborated: "For us, participating in competitions is also an important way to make progress, and this path is very safe, without danger."

"Makes sense." Chen Yuan nodded.

"Advisor Chen, I look forward to meeting you on the field." Nie Li stared straight at Chen Yuan; his tone was as calm as ever, but Chen Yuan sensed a hint of competitiveness.

Clearly, the majority of excellent Beastmasters share a common trait—full of fighting spirit.

Whenever they exchange glances with other Beastmasters, whenever they spot a formidable Beastmaster, they issue a battle invitation without hesitation.

It makes Chen Yuan seem like he’s just loafing around.

Besides the contestants, Zhang Hao also came to Phoenix City.

He’s been quite busy lately, busy expanding his agritourism business, so he didn’t have time to join the competition.

"Why did you come all the way to watch the competition? What about your agritourism?" Chen Yuan asked.

Zhang Hao chuckled: "My girlfriend is helping to look after it. Anyway, the business is on track. With my girlfriend and parents there, nothing will go wrong."

Chen Yuan expressionlessly closed the door: "Anyone with a girlfriend, get out."

Zhang Hao wedged the door open and sneaked in through a gap: "Hey Yuan, I specially came to cheer for you."

He paused, then shifted the topic: "How’s the preparation going?"

"Not bad," Chen Yuan replied.

Zhang Hao: "Then the championship looks assured."

Chen Yuan: "?"

Zhang Hao explained: "Based on what I know about you, when you say you’re unsure, it means you’re somewhat confident; when you say ’not bad’, it means you’re quite confident."

The following morning, the elimination rounds officially began, and Chen Yuan and Zhang Hao headed to the venue to compete.

Compared to the auditions, the intensity of elimination rounds increased significantly. This was 2V2 battles, allowing for more margin of error, but the competition was fiercer as well.

Zhuang Jianbai’s path to advancement was still very smooth as he crushed opponents along the way, effortlessly entering the main competition.

Lin Hongwei stumbled along the way, nearly getting eliminated, but fortunately, he performed exceptionally well in the last match, defeating his opponent to enter the main competition.

His girlfriend Gong Jia, however, wasn’t as strong and got eliminated early.

Yang Yue’s performance was even worse; she was mercilessly crushed in the first round of elimination, and her prideful Cloud Fox was no match, resulting in her elimination.

Li Qing’s prowess, on the other hand, surprised Chen Yuan. He defeated numerous opponents with two small snakes, advancing into the main competition with relative ease.

Chen Yuan thought to himself: "Spark, Cola, if you encounter Snake Pet Beasts in the competition, feel free to take charge."

Besides these familiar faces, Chen Yuan also spotted Bounty Hunter Huo Hong.

He had improved significantly since last they met, managing to break into the main competition with his Cyan Wind Hunting Dog. Although the process was thrilling, the outcome was positive.

In this way, Chen Yuan realized several of his acquaintances had actually made it into the main competition.

Yet the main competition was even more grueling; ultimately only six players could advance to the final match, joining two players from the special channels.

Chen Yuan estimated that except for Zhuang Jianbai, he wouldn’t see other familiar faces in the finals.

On the day before the main competition started, Manager Zhang called, his excitement barely contained: "Advisor Chen, our advertisement has gone viral!"

What Manager Zhang referred to as the advertisement was a series of videos featuring Cola, showcasing its composed demeanor while driving and its perfect scores from tests one to four. These were edited into a video and posted online to boost the driving school’s reputation.

But Manager Zhang hadn’t anticipated the video spreading online at an unimaginable speed, with the likes soaring like bull market stocks.

Chen Yuan clicked on Xiangrui Driving School’s posted video, and the likes had exceeded a hundred thousand, making it onto the local trending list.

"Here for Bruce?"

"The country’s first Pet Beast to obtain a driver’s license!"

"Such a cool Gale Hunting Dog, it makes me want to become a dog too."

"Witnessing it firsthand, Lv Hao live-streamed when he encountered this dog, and Lv Hao lost while the dog passed with perfect scores."

"I’m curious what kind of Beastmaster can raise such a smart Gale Hunting Dog?"

Of course, a Beastmaster as smart and handsome as me.

Chen Yuan answered quietly and then handed the phone to Cola, letting it bask in the praises from netizens.

Manager Zhang quickly sent another message: "Advisor Chen, several people contacted me asking if the Gale Hunting Dog would accept ads?"

"Huh?" Chen Yuan was stunned, then glanced at Cola in surprise.

You’ve really made something of yourself, capable of doing ads now.

But Chen Yuan quickly shook his head: "Please decline for me."

He wasn’t short on money and didn’t intend for Cola to become overly focused on by netizens.

Cola naturally has a tendency to become complacent; if it went viral online and received constant attention from countless netizens, then any minor actions or details in public would be excessively magnified, which could lead to trouble.