Ethan faces pressure from his parents to hand over his two-starred Earth-tier dragon beast to his incapable younger brother, Xavier. Despite knowing his family once sacrificed him by draining his life essence to strengthen his brother's bond with a rare Ink Beast, they demand compliance again. Ethan resists, refusing to exchange his powerful dragon for a weaker Lavaboar, confronting their selfishness. As tensions escalate, his family grows angry and threatens him, but Ethan’s determination sharpens when Apex Genesis activates, signaling a turning point where he intends to defy his family's exploitation and change his fate.
Ethan receives a system ability called Apex Genesis, which reveals divine evolution paths for beasts, raising hopes he can cultivate divine-tier creatures. However, his Earth-tier dragon beast betrays him by choosing another tamer, escalating the conflict with his family. Ethan refuses to keep a disloyal beast and demands payment to relinquish it to Xavier. After tense haggling, his parents reluctantly pay $15 million, severing ties with Ethan. Although Ethan acquires the Earth-tier beast, the betrayal stings, and he vows revenge against those who caused his downfall, leaving his next move uncertain.
At a marketplace claiming to sell rare Mystic-tier spawn eggs from a level-2 rift, buyers quickly realize the eggs on display are all dead or deformed, making them worthless. Two people dismiss the eggs as unusable junk that no one should pay for. Upon closer inspection, one egg is identified as a Phoenix in a dying state, sparking a discussion about a slim 1% chance of reviving it by merging it with a dendro affinity beast. The episode ends with uncertainty about whether the Phoenix can truly be saved or if the whole collection is a lost cause.
A young man spots a rare dark egg that might be one of the four legendary beasts and decides to take a chance by offering $10,000 for the whole basket despite sellers' reluctance. After the purchase, an experienced driver is hired to make an urgent trip to Avemore Street, but he initially claims he cannot meet the tight ten-minute deadline due to distance and speed limits. When persuaded with an extra payment, the driver, nicknamed the Rocket, agrees to push limits, setting up a tense high-speed journey ahead with the rare egg's fate hanging in the balance.
A man recalls his own despair and promises to help someone else rise from abandonment and hopelessness. As he initiates a mysterious 'merge' process, an energy surge is detected in Silvergate City that surpasses any known Earth-tier beast, hinting at the emergence of a Celestial-tier beast. Officials urgently deploy patrols to locate this unprecedented anomaly, aware that the upcoming Pentarch War Games will determine Silvergate's fate. Losing the war could downgrade the city and slash its resources. The appearance of this Celestial beast becomes their last hope, setting high stakes for the coming conflict.
After successfully rejuvenating his phoenix hatchling against all odds, the protagonist bonds telepathically with the newly evolved creature, now named Ember. Using his system, he quickly analyzes how to accelerate Ember’s evolution by finding the nearest high-purity fire and life force source. Just as the plan is set, another man named Xavier appears, threatening that the protagonist's success means his downfall, setting up a looming confrontation.
Silvergate's annual Rookie Tournament begins, offering the coveted Fire Lotus treasure. Xavier faces off against his rival, who claims Xavier’s fame came from using an Ink Beast and vows to expose him. Meanwhile, Ethan tries to register a chick as his beast on the spot despite Beast Tamer Association records showing he has none. Other participants mock Ethan, doubting his chance with an unconventional beast. As the crowd dismisses him, the opening round draw is announced, leaving Ethan’s fate uncertain as tension builds among competitors.
After half a month of searching citywide for the elusive celestial beast tamer, the focus turns to a high-stakes tournament. Simon faces off using his six-star Mystic-tier beast, Quakebear, which suddenly flees mid-battle due to a mysterious skill that triggers Alpha Dominance at the soul level, causing fear and submission. Observers realize this ability can overwhelm powerful beasts, including Simon’s opponent’s dragon Ink Beast, which normally resists tricks. The episode ends with the chilling revelation that only a Celestial Beast could wield such overwhelming control, leaving everyone watching the next move with mounting suspense.
Simon’s beast escapes during the tournament, causing Ethan to win the round by default, which sparks accusations of cheating from his rival. The competition heats up as Xavier, a top favorite, advances quickly, battling fiercely with Ethan. Tensions rise as spectators learn Ethan and Xavier are biological brothers, heightening the stakes of their final showdown. While Xavier captivates the crowd, Ethan’s passive style frustrates some viewers. As the episode closes, Ember prepares for an ominous next meal, hinting at looming danger beyond the tournament.
Ethan, a disgraced member of the Black family whose own beast abandoned him, faces harsh rejection from his brother Xavier and others who call him a loser and traitor. Despite the scorn, Ethan finds solace in a loyal new beast he picked up. Xavier challenges him to a high-stakes bet: if Xavier loses, he returns the powerful Ink Beast to Ethan; if Ethan loses, Xavier claims Ethan's new beast. Ethan accepts, sealing the wager contract as they prepare to clash in the Silvergate Rookie Tournament finals, setting the stage for a decisive battle with all stakes on the line.