The capital city.

Inside the martial arts training ground of the Lu family residence.

The audience was packed, and every seat was taken!

Thousands of guests gathered here, and the clamor could be heard several streets away.

Today is the day the Lu family is holding its grand family competition.

This will also officially determine who will inherit the Lu family business in the future.

As the head of the four major families in the capital, the family competition is not only of great significance to the Lu family, but also of great importance to other forces.

Among the guests present, from the city lord to the other three major families, the major merchant alliances, and even the mercenary groups of all sizes, almost all the forces that were considered influential in the capital were present.

Everyone wants to know.

Who will be the future head of the Lu family?

They also wanted to use this family competition to explore the true strength and resources of the Lu family.

In the audience seats.

Everyone is discussing who will win today.

"That's naturally Lu Siming!"

"I heard he awakened an SS-level beast taming talent, and at only twenty-three years old, he's already a Xuanzhen level eight beast tamer!"

"Hiss! Eighth level of the Profound Truth Realm? Does that mean it won't be long before I break through to the Earth Spirit Realm?"

"It seems that Lu Siming will surely be the winner of today's competition!"

"That's not necessarily true... Have you forgotten that the Lu family produced a top genius who shocked the entire Ling'an Continent back then!"

Upon hearing this...

The group looked at each other in bewilderment, and it took them a while to realize what was happening.

"You're talking about Lu Yuan, the eldest son of the Lu family, right?!"

"That kid is no good! He was ruined two years ago, and it's said that he hasn't even awakened his beast-taming talent to this day!"

"But he is, after all, the only son of the main branch of the Lu family. Logically speaking, he is the most qualified person to inherit the position of family head."

"So what if he's qualified? He's seriously ill and doesn't have much time left. He's probably already rotting!"

The people at the table were discussing it animatedly.

at the same time.

On the training ground below the stage, all the disciples of the Lu family were gathered together.

"Si Ming, you are the winner of today's family competition! So what if Lu Yuan is the eldest son? Without strength, we will not recognize him!"

"Hmph! Lu Yuan is probably already dead in Yunlei City. Only Young Master Siming is worthy of the position of family head!"

"That's right! Even if he's not dead and comes back to participate in the competition, he's nothing to fear! That kind of trash, I could make him cry with just one punch without even Young Master Si Ming having to lift a finger!"

All the disciples looked enthusiastic and passionate, while Lu Siming, standing among them, only had a faint smile on his face.

"Thank you for your kindness, brothers and sisters, but today is a family competition that concerns the future development of my Lu family. When we get on stage, please compete seriously and don't hold back!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately felt that Lu Siming was truly righteous and much better than that good-for-nothing Lu Yuan!

However.

Looking at the crowd filled with admiration, Lu Siming smiled, but inwardly he was utterly disdainful.

A bunch of naive, stupid, and useless idiots!

They're so easily bribed with sweet talk; they're simply brainless!

But this is for the best.

As long as he can establish enough prestige within the family, even if Lu Yuan is of higher status than him, his strength is inferior, and he will not be able to compete for the position of heir!

not to mention.

That good-for-nothing has already fallen into the trap set by him and the Grand Elder. It's still unknown whether he can return from Yunlei City alive!

Just then.

The head of the Lu family and the elders finally appeared and took their seats on the high platform.

The surrounding chatter immediately ceased, and everyone looked at the stage with expectant eyes.

"Master, everything is ready, we may begin."

Lu Zhaoyang nodded, glanced at the martial arts arena below the stage, but did not find the figure he was looking forward to. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but as the head of the family, he quickly calmed down and spoke loudly.

"First of all, welcome everyone here to witness the birth of the next successor!"

"Next, I will explain the rules of the competition to everyone."

"This family competition is divided into two parts. The first part is the beast tamer level test. Only those who reach the Xuanzhen level can pass the screening and enter the second round of testing!"

Upon hearing this, many people in the martial arts arena showed expressions of frustration.

Most of them were collateral descendants of the Lu family, whose talent level was not high to begin with, and they did not have rare and precious materials to nurture them. Not to mention the Xuanzhen level, there were very few who even reached the Chaofan level.

This first round of selection eliminated a large number of people.

The personnel specifically responsible for testing pushed the equipment into the training area and began testing in an orderly manner.

"First one, go!"

The young man at the front stepped forward first, and following the instructions of the person in charge, placed his hand on the instrument. Soon, his information was displayed on the large screen.

[Lu Da, D-rank Beast Taming Talent, Ordinary Fifth Tier]

"Hahaha! Someone like this dares to participate in the clan competition?"

The people around immediately burst into loud laughter.

Xu Da's face flushed red and then turned pale, and he quickly fled.

"Next!"

The second person immediately stepped forward and began the test following the same steps.

[Lu Li, B-level Beast Taming Talent, Extraordinary Tier 1]

"continue!"

...

The level detection was extremely efficient, and soon only a few scattered people remained on the training ground.

"Next!"

"It's my turn."

Lu Siming stepped forward and, under the expectant gazes of the crowd, placed his hand on the instrument.

[Lu Siming, SS-level Beast Taming Talent, Profound True Eighth Rank]

"It really is the eighth level of the Profound Truth Realm! To have such strength at such a young age is simply monstrous!"

"Such talent is probably only slightly inferior to that of the young city lord and the eldest daughter of the Luo family!"

"As expected, the Lu family's heir is none other than Lu Siming!"

The audience gasped in surprise, and congratulations also rang out from the platform.

"As expected of the Grand Elder's grandson! Whether it's talent or beast tamer level, Si Ming is undoubtedly a prodigy, the number one among the younger generation of the Lu family!"

"That's right! This competition is probably just a game for Si Ming."

"We extend our early congratulations to the Grand Elder!"

Hearing the slightly ingratiating tone of the other elders around him, the First Elder smiled and stroked his beard.

"You flatter me! The competition has not yet begun, and anything can happen."

That being said.

But everyone present could hear the pride and smugness in his tone.

Lu Zhaoming listened silently, glancing down at his unresponsive phone, feeling a pang of unease.

at the same time.

All the children who came to participate in the competition have been tested, and only twelve people were ultimately selected.

in.

Lu Siming's talent level and beast tamer level are the highest, leaving the others several levels ahead.

"Patriarch, the first round of testing is over. We can begin the second round of competition now." The First Elder urged with a smile, looking at Lu Zhaoming's dejected expression.

"well!"

Lu Zhaoming sighed and slowly stood up.

"First round of testing complete, now proceeding to the second round..."

"Wait!"

He had only said half of what he was saying.

Suddenly, a clear and loud voice interrupted him.