In Tie Long’s eyes, Nie Yun hadn’t even reached the Qi Sect Realm, yet he was strong enough to defeat a Peak of Qi Sect Demon Beast. In a world where strength was revered, the powerful had to be called ’Lord’ and treated with absolute respect. There was no room for carelessness!

Besides, this young man wasn’t just strong himself; he also had an Ultimate Venerable Level Demon Beast. With that kind of combined power, forget the Iron Rock Mercenary Corps—even the Three Great Mercenary Corps combined wouldn’t be a match for him!

How could anyone dare to be disrespectful to such a powerhouse?

Realizing all this, his casual attitude from their time in the mountains was gone, replaced by a complete one-eighty.

"Nie Yun, did you accept my invitation to come to the Pill Assembly?"

Just as he stepped into the main hall of the residence, Nie Yun saw Tie Lan walking out, accompanied by a pitch-black leopard with golden patterns.

Behind the leopard was a massive ape—none other than the Copper-Armed Giant Ape!

’Looks like the big guy was swayed by my words and has become Tie Lan’s Demon Pet.’

"I am," Nie Yun replied.

"I knew you’d come! The Jibei City Pill Assembly is incredibly famous, on par with the grand event in Divine Wind City. It gets really lively! You have to stay for a few days!"

Tie Lan laughed.

Once Tie Lan learned of Nie Yun’s true strength, she realized he couldn’t have been after her for her looks, which made her feel a little embarrassed. However, she was a straightforward person with a great attitude, so it didn’t feel too awkward.

Seeing her natural and unaffected demeanor, Nie Yun felt as if the brave, resolute girl from his past life had returned. He smiled and nodded.

"This is the Black Cloud Leopard. It’s my Demon Pet now. It’s all thanks to the Wind Wolf King’s help..."

After chatting for a moment, Tie Lan introduced the Black Cloud Leopard.

"ROAR!"

As a Peak of Qi Sect Demon Beast, the Black Cloud Leopard was exceptionally proud. But when it heard that the man before it was the master of the Wind Wolf King, its haughty expression vanished. It obediently padded forward to be introduced like a common pet.

"And these two Demon Beasts are...?"

After introducing the Black Cloud Leopard, Tie Lan finally turned her attention to Hei Yan and Zi Tong.

"They’re some Demon Pets I just tamed," Nie Yun said casually.

"Oh..." Tie Lan murmured. Just as she was about to say something, an angry roar echoed from behind her.

"ROAR!" It was the Copper-Armed Giant Ape. It glared at the two Demon Beasts, Hei Yan and Zi Tong, its eyes filled with rage.

Seeing its reaction, Nie Yun thought for a moment and understood. ’I never expected Demon Beasts could feel jealousy, too.’

’To be fair, the Copper-Armed Giant Ape wanted to be my Demon Pet, but I turned it down. Now it sees me with two seemingly unremarkable beasts, so of course it’s furious.’

Hei Yan and Zi Tong had suppressed their cultivation in advance on Nie Yun’s orders. Not even the Black Cloud Leopard, let alone the Copper-Armed Giant Ape, could discern their true cultivation level. They would never have guessed that these two seemingly docile creatures were actually Ultimate Venerable Level powerhouses.

"Don’t be rude! If these two are Nie Yun’s Demon Pets, they can’t possibly be ordinary!"

Seeing the Copper-Armed Giant Ape’s tantrum, Tie Lan couldn’t help but laugh as she scolded it.

"ROAR? ROAR!"

Hearing its master’s rebuke, the Copper-Armed Giant Ape was still resentful but didn’t dare act out.

"By the way, Nie Yun, what’s so special about these two Demon Beasts? Do tell."

After scolding the Copper-Armed Giant Ape, the girl looked over at him with a bright smile.

"Special? There’s nothing that special about them. Hei Yan, Zi Tong, say hello to Miss Tie Lan," Nie Yun instructed casually.

’He’d had Hei Yan and Zi Tong suppress their cultivation only because he didn’t want to cause trouble, but he trusted Tie Lan.’

’In his past life, she hadn’t revealed a single thing about him even when she was brutally tortured. That spoke volumes about her character. There was no harm in introducing his two Demon Pets to her.’

"Yes, Master!" the two beasts replied in unison. Each then took a step forward. "Hei Yan greets you, Miss Tie Lan." "Zi Tong greets you, Miss Tie Lan."

They spoke in clear, loud, human voices. At the sound, everyone in the room froze in shock.

"They can speak... They’re Ultimate Venerable Level Demon Beasts? This..."

Tie Lan and Tie Long exchanged a look and both gasped. Taming a single Ultimate Venerable Level Demon Beast was incredible enough, but he had three... ’How did he do it?’

"Hmph."

After it spoke, Hei Yan shot a cold glance at the Copper-Armed Giant Ape and snorted. An invincible, supreme aura instantly surged toward it.

BOOM!

Before the Copper-Armed Giant Ape could even react, it collapsed heavily to the ground, its face turning pale with terror.

’Showing off in front of other Demon Beasts was one thing, but trying to act tough in front of an Ultimate Venerable Demon Beast? That was just asking for death...’

Only now did the ape understand why Nie Yun hadn’t chosen it. It was now completely and utterly in awe of the young man.

"Lord Yun, forgive me for being blunt, but to tame a Demon Beast, your own combat strength must surpass its. Otherwise, a Demon Beast will never submit. You tamed the Wind Wolf King right as it was breaking through... we all saw that. Could it be that these two Demon Beasts... also just happened to have a breakthrough?"

Tie Long was deeply puzzled.

He had seen Nie Yun’s strength with his own eyes a month ago. He was at the Mid-Stage Armor Realm and had only broken through to the late stage after defeating the Wind Wolf King. There was no way he’d believe that someone with that level of strength could defeat an Ultimate Venerable Demon Beast.

After all, there’s a world of difference between being able to defeat a Peak of Qi Sect beast and an Ultimate Venerable one. The two weren’t even in the same league.

So, in his mind, these two must have been like the Wind Wolf King, breaking through only after being tamed. But... could he really be that lucky? Taming one beast right as it breaks through is one thing, but for it to happen every single time? His luck would have to be heaven-defying!

"A coincidental breakthrough? No, that’s not it. They were already Ultimate Venerable Level Demon Beasts when I tamed them."

Nie Yun didn’t hide the truth.

"They were already at the Ultimate Venerable Level when you tamed them? But... how is that possible? How can you tame something so far beyond your own realm without defeating it first?"

Now it was Tie Lan’s turn to be shocked.

As a Beast Tamer, Tie Lan knew you had to completely break a Demon Beast’s will before you could tame it; otherwise, success was impossible. The only reason she’d been able to tame the Copper-Armed Giant Ape and the Black Cloud Leopard was because of the young man in front of her. She could never have accomplished it on her own!

’Taming an Ultimate Venerable Level Demon Beast... How did he do it?’

"It’s true, it’s very difficult to tame them without defeating them first." Recalling the miserable state he was in when the two beasts were chasing him, Nie Yun smiled. "Fortunately, I managed to defeat them."

"You defeated them? Does that mean your strength is enough to take on an Ultimate Venerable Powerhouse...?"

Tie Long’s eyes went wide.

"That’s right. Through a stroke of luck, I’ve broken through the Qi Sect Realm and reached the Ultimate Venerable Level."

Nie Yun didn’t deny it.

"Ultimate... Venerable?"

"My heavens! The highest peak of the Qi Sea... the Ultimate Venerable Realm?"

Tie Lan and Tie Long stared at the young man, speechless for a long moment, as if they were looking at a monster.