[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-sequence-evolution":3,"chapter-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Sequence Evolution",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1533954,1995,"Chapter 26 : Inkband","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>Chapter 26: Inkband\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Ming’s eyes seemed to resemble those of a serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, when people described his eyes as being like a snake’s pupils, it was merely a metaphor for his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Zhou Ming’s eyes truly bore a resemblance to a serpent’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils had subtly become vertical slits, and the dark irises surrounding them now carried faint traces of a dim golden hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he narrowed his eyes, an invisible pressure emanated from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhou Ming himself had yet to notice this change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cared far more about the transformation of his own Spiritual Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is what the book called a ‘minor improvement’? This isn’t a minor boost at all—it completely elevated my Spiritual Power to the point where I can now condense a Spiritual Seed without relying on the efforts of my predecessor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That statement was akin to scolding the cook after finishing the meal—crossing the bridge only to tear it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the Spiritual Seed left behind by his predecessor, he might very well still be cleaning dog kennels right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Zhou Ming understood why, once one could sense Spiritual Power, it was possible to condense a Spiritual Seed using only resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one was utterly unable to perceive their Spiritual Sea through meditation, then as long as they had sufficient resources, becoming a Beast Tamer was not as difficult as it was made out to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given his current condition, as long as not all of his Ironthread Snakes died, he would no longer suffer from the headaches he experienced before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the number of deaths that could affect him depended on the number of Spiritual Seeds he had, not on the total number of Ironthread Snakes currently in his possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. 1?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, Zhou Ming cared for himself first before thinking of his beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he remember his No. 1 Ironthread Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiss, hiss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing its master’s call, No. 1 Ironthread Snake happily slithered onto Zhou Ming’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming was momentarily startled by the dramatic transformation of the Ironthread Snake before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeatedly confirming through their Spiritual Link, he was certain that the one-meter-long snake before him was indeed No. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it measured over a meter in length, its thickness having increased from that of a chopstick to nearly the width of a thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scales covering its body were the size of mung beans—tightly set and neatly overlapping like dark metallic plates, now transformed into the luster of polished black jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 1 slithered close to Zhou Ming’s body, only to be grabbed and thoroughly examined—without the slightest dignity left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming suddenly swung No. 1 like a whip toward a nearby rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the mark it left, Zhou Ming nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad. With this level of defense, it could serve as a short whip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiss, hiss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 1 Ironthread Snake voiced its protest at Zhou Ming’s treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at those mung-bean-sized, dark-golden snake eyes staring at him innocently, Zhou Ming gave an apologetic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You little fellow, you’re just too much like a handy short whip—I couldn’t help myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming immediately shifted the blame onto No. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, you’ve now become a Ferocious Beast. As agreed, I’ll give you a name—Inkband.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming could naturally feel Inkband’s strength increase; otherwise, he wouldn’t have acted the way he just did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had simply been too overjoyed by the immense gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the environment around them wasn’t suitable, he could only apologize to Inkband for the rough treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his excitement subsided, Zhou Ming finally noticed his own condition—the stench on his body was unbearable even to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took Inkband and the Ironthread Snake group toward a nearby water source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only ever drawn water from there before, never daring to bathe, uncertain of what might lurk beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that Inkband had become a Ferocious Beast, Zhou Ming planned not only to wash up but also to test its new strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Inkband confirmed that no danger was present, Zhou Ming filled a kettle with clean water, stripped off his clothes, and jumped straight in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear surface instantly turned murky black—the speed and potency were such that, even without Inkband’s scouting, it would have been enough to poison any lurking predators beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing away all the grime, Zhou Ming dressed himself in the combat uniform he had stripped from the dark-skinned gaunt man earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t mind it—it was far better than his old tactical jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t expect that besides Inkband, only thirty-six Ironthread Snakes remain. Thankfully, all of them are the stronger and higher-quality ones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he tidied up, Zhou Ming finally had time to inspect the snake group’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Move out—hunt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With greater strength came greater confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before setting off, Zhou Ming even rallied his snake swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-calm front section of Serpent Valley was thrown into chaos once again by Zhou Ming’s disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the risk of triggering a full serpent tide, he might not have stopped at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his strength now vastly improved, Zhou Ming’s focus—aside from nurturing the snake swarm and seeking rare medicinal herbs—was on finding stronger and higher-quality Ironthread Snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his plan, unless he completely “digested” the resources gained this time, it would be impossible to venture into the wilderness again in the short term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the purpose of exploration was to obtain resources to strengthen oneself—he would never confuse means with ends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Winter is almost here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop a giant boulder at the mouth of Serpent Valley, Zhou Ming stretched out his hand to catch a snowflake, murmuring softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew it was time to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harsh snow of winter would cause severe food shortages, driving the Ferocious Beasts and mutant animals of the wilderness into frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The danger level would increase drastically—it was time to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Zhou Ming, who had a more introverted temperament, preferred to hide away in quiet solitude and enjoy the gradual process of strengthening himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reality did not allow him that luxury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond environmental challenges, there were many other matters awaiting him—learning Beast Tamer knowledge, training his body through martial arts, improving his marksmanship, and acquiring knowledge for his future advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Armed with a combat blade, a classic twenty-round pistol, a bulging backpack, and his loyal snake swarm, Zhou Ming began his journey back toward Qinshan Base—laden with harvest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A corpse, its eyes filled with confusion, fell into the grass—completely unaware of how it had died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far in the distance, a figure carrying a backpack larger than his own head approached—it was Zhou Ming, returning to Qinshan Base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, another one trying to take without earning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his tone carried a hint of pity, Zhou Ming’s hands were very honest as they began looting the spoils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already the third time he had encountered hunters attempting to rob others along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Zhou Ming had previously sent out his Ironthread Snake swarm to form a circular sensory field with a radius of one kilometer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limited range was due to his current Spiritual Power and the number of snakes under his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as Zhou Ming’s Spiritual Power and beast count continued to grow, so too would the scope of this sensing field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called this field the “Radar Sensory Domain,” for it was woven from Spiritual Threads, forming a detection net akin to a biological radar—capable of sensing creatures within its range and gauging their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a simple yet practical ability—if made public—would surely draw the attention and invitations of countless powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the wilderness, this ability was invaluable.\u003C\u002Fp>",1285,"2026-06-06T06:20:25.652Z",1,"novelbin.me","6c8ef81666f986df5a0e66ba99b56903328ef8654bf7a0c310c6c0367f1794e6","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-27","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-25",251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-sequence-evolution-cover.jpg"]