The white-haired elder's gaze swept across everyone present, and he nodded slightly.
"I believe that since you've come here, you should all be very clear... what this coming-of-age ceremony means to you, especially to those members with different surnames."
"The family has no need for the incompetent. Sheltering and nurturing you to adulthood is already our limit."
"Beyond that, status, power, prestige, extraordinary resources—all these you must strive for with your own strength."
"Additionally, I need to remind you of something else."
The old man's voice was very aged.
"This trial is not only critical for your future prospects within the family but also extremely important for you as Beastmasters."
"Because, for most of you, this may be the only opportunity in your lifetime to form a bond with a high-level Sovereign-type Pet Beast."
His eyes slowly scanned the crowd. The next moment, a silvery-white storm suddenly surged on the barren ground.
