Is he really that easy to deal with? To gain the recognition of a King’s Cub, and even form a contract with it, is enough to show how extraordinary Chu Yi is.
The red-haired woman squinted. Her slender, straight legs, wrapped in shiny black stockings, were pressed together, exuding a captivating allure.
This scene caused several of the male prodigies present to swallow hard, yet they quickly lowered their heads, not daring to make eye contact. This was because her Pet Beasts were primarily illusion-based; even this enticing scene might have been an Illusion Technique she wove to deliberately embarrass them.
The rarity of the illusion type, ranking below super attributes like time, destiny, and chaos, meant that on average, only one in thousands of Pet Beasts was illusion-type. Moreover, the growth potential of the illusion type was very obscure. Its evolution paths were pitifully scarce, forcing Masters to explore entirely on their own. The threshold was very high; Beast Tamers who chose this attribute needed not only a wealthy background but also an aptitude for illusions.
And this red-haired woman was a master of Illusion Techniques, ranking in the top five of their sequence level.
At this moment, the door opened.
A middle-aged man clad in armor slowly walked in. He surveyed the crowd with a glance, his gaze finally stopping on the mature woman in black stockings. Frowning, he said, "Tang Zimo, put away your Illusion Techniques! I’ve told you several times not to use illusions at gatherings!"
Hearing this, the red-haired mature woman in shiny black stockings licked her lips. The surrounding environment twisted, and she transformed into a red-haired loli in a black slip dress. Blinking her innocent big eyes, she stuck out her tongue, looking utterly guiltless.
"Okay, Uncle Baili, don’t be mad. Zimo knows she was wrong."
"You... forget it!" Baili Xuan Gate’s mouth twitched. This is a prodigy with the potential to become a Grandmaster in the illusion type—quirky and indeed hard to get angry with. She must be coaxed.
The crowd collectively exhaled, breathing a sigh of relief. A little loli is far better than looking directly at a mature woman in shiny black stockings.
"AHEM. You’re all aware of what happened in Yaoguang City this time, right?" Baili Xuan Gate got to the main topic, opening his Star Bracelet and projecting a dynamic virtual image.
On it were the recorded Starfire Sequence members from Yaoguang City who were in the "Ember" stage. There were about twenty in total, and at the top of the list was a handsome young man: Six-Tailed Flame Emperor, Chu Yi!
Originally, Yaoguang City had only a few sequence geniuses worthy of attention, placing it at a mediocre standard among the second-tier cities, with only one or two slightly outstanding individuals.
But suddenly, a Demon with a King’s Cub had parachuted in. His fame spread rapidly, directly overshadowing the surrounding cities.
Additionally, half a day ago, he had slain an Evil God Beast Tamer with a strike like a nuclear explosion. This thrilled everyone watching, massively boosting his reputation and making it hard for surrounding cities to ignore him.
Meanwhile, assemblies were also held within the sequences of various cities. They unanimously regarded Chu Yi as a prehistoric beast, a dark horse. The reason they treated him as such a significant threat was the fierce competition between sequence geniuses from different cities. Every general manager was eager to see their rivals beaten bloody.
A castle shrouded in thick darkness.
Under soft lights, a young man sat on a bone throne, holding a glass of red wine. In the dim light, the handsome contours of his face could faintly be seen.
Below him, nobles were enjoying a bloody feast. They raised knives and forks, cutting into the fresh flesh on the table as they savored their sumptuous meal.
"She’s unwilling to come?"
The indifferent voice floated out softly, eliciting a rustling sound in the darkness, like spring silkworms eating leaves. Countless bats surged forth, transforming into a row of servants. All knelt respectfully, showing their deference to their master from the Duke Family.
"My Lord, without the Count’s authorization, how would Miss Janet dare to oppose you? I’m afraid this family harbors rebellious thoughts."
A noble with a title sneered, "With the Divine War approaching, why not send the Janet family to the front lines to die first?"
Another noble jumped in, mocking, "We have noble blood flowing through our veins; we are descendants of the great ancestors! Yet this Janet family migrated to the Human Realm and even learned to live like humans. How ridiculous!"
An elegant noble young lady in a delicate lace dress wiped her blood-stained small mouth with a silk handkerchief. Twirling a strand of hair, she smiled, "If they don’t adhere to the blood covenant, the great ancestors will not protect unfilial descendants."
On the main seat, Laine nodded slightly. His long, dark, flowing hair floated as if unruffled by any wind, his eyes shining brightly, flickering with a crimson glow.
In the Blood Race, a title was a symbol; an individual’s strength was linked to the rank of their title.
Since several families are disobedient, I might as well eliminate them, Laine mused. Reclaim their titles and grant them to my loyal followers.
Chu Yi felt a sense of clarity and immense satisfaction after eliminating Shen Tianqi. With his status in Yaoguang City, killing a sequence genius was hardly an issue.
Furthermore, the Shen Family had hired the Wolf Fang Mercenary Corps for murder. When this was exposed, the Qin Family discreetly maneuvered the situation so it aroused little attention. Instead, it was publicly announced that Shen Tianqi had been distraught and committed suicide. As for why the suicide resulted in him being blown to a pile of gore, no one explained. The public announcement was so perfunctory; such a minor character was simply not worth the concern of Zhang Yi and other top figures.
The high-level authorities in Yaoguang City were eager for Chu Yi to grow strong and overshadow the surrounding cities, as this was linked to their political achievements. The more outstanding the talent they produced, the greater the annual support from the Federation, potentially even elevating them to a first-tier city.
Soon, Chu Yi received his private room in the Star Secret Realm. This room was specifically designed to create an Ecosystem Domain, allowing Pet Beasts to be better nurtured.
The air itself felt charged. The sky above, though the overall light was dim, resembled a sea of blazing clouds; each formation was a fire-element resource. The ground was covered with Fire Floss Grass—soft, warm, and scorching. Bika loved to run, act cute, and roll around on it.
The ecological environment is crucial for a Pet Beast’s growth. A team of experts had temporarily created this semi-finished product based on feedback from experimental data. Compared to other Ecosystem Domains, this one was luxurious; even the sky and earth had been sculpted anew.
Moreover, Demons had their private spaces, so Zhang Yi and others were tactful enough not to disturb him. If he was unsatisfied, the expert team would create another one. This service was not only free of charge, but they were also open to suggestions. Even building a luxurious mansion here would not be a problem.
This was the Demon’s privilege: a city-wide special provision, all for his service.
Looks like Bika really likes it here, Chu Yi observed, watching Bika curled into a ball, rolling around on the Fire Floss Grass and whimpering adorably.
He fed it a few pigeon-egg-sized Spirit Cores.
Chu Yi calmed his mind and contemplated his next steps.
Publicly, Bika is already known as a King’s Cub, and Lulina will undergo her super evolution in a few days. There’s no need to worry.