After using cheats, I became the strongest Beast Tamer

"Found it," Sìxiàng floated in midair, expressionless as he stared into the distance.

He slowly raised his right hand, the palm emanating a purple glow.

His right arm reached forward, and from the void, he pulled out a Thunder Spear.

The next second, he disappeared from the spot.

"Who's there!"

From a nearby mansion, sounds of Beast Taming cries rose and fell.

From beneath the ground, inside the rooms, behind the windows, beneath the beds, inside the toilets...

Beast Tamers emerged one after another, eyeing the uninvited guest with hostility.

Chen Xing, now one with Sìxiàng in Unity of Heavenly Aspects, saw this scene through Sìxiàng's eyes, and the surrounding environment seemed somewhat familiar...

After a moment of thought, he smacked his forehead; wasn't this the Ashen Fox's stronghold in the city?

Since Ming Junting took over the Ashen Fox, it wasn't long before he returned to the city stronghold with a group of people, appearing to have no intentions of leaving.

In the eyes of many, because Ming Junting had angered the Fentian Giant City, he and Chen Xing, along with two other companions, were all hiding in Stone City.

But unexpectedly, the person who had attempted to assassinate Chen Xing was right amongst the Ashen Fox ranks that had been cleared.

Chen Xing narrowed his eyes.

Sensing Chen Xing's emotions, Sìxiàng, who had since improved to an Energy Level of 124, took a step forward.

With the amplification of Shadow symbiosis, Sìxiàng's actual Energy Level reached 127.

Combined with the quality suppression from its forbidden quality, many Beast Tamers in the courtyard sensed unease.

Although Sìxiàng had not learned soul-based skills, as a being of Soul Transcendence, its soul realm had naturally undergone a transformation.

To the Beast Tamers, creatures instinctively attuned to sensing various dangers, it became clear that this presence was not one to be provoked.

However, Sìxiàng's forceful intrusion was akin to an invasion of their territory.

So even though they recognized Sìxiàng as a threat, they did not retreat but swarmed forward, some shaking their legs as they inched closer.

"It seems to be one of his Beast Tamers," one of the Jin Ye Guards recognized Sìxiàng.

He frowned deeply, this was going to be problematic.

Chen Xing's identity was no secret to the Jin Ye Guard of Stone City. Explore new worlds at empire

As someone who went out on "tasks" with their direct superior, and also a spokesperson for another Mercenary Corps within the city, the Jin Ye Guards active within the city naturally recognized him.

Although they had no idea why he would suddenly head to their gathering spot...

If not handled carefully, this situation could escalate into something much more troublesome.

Just as everyone was on edge, a voice suddenly came through, providing a sigh of relief to the Jin Ye Guards.

The one who could speak had arrived.

Ming Junting appeared on the rooftop, eyeing the menacing Sìxiàng with a frown, "What's the matter?"

Sìxiàng raised its arm, pointing in a certain direction, "Someone tried to assassinate the master."

Ming Junting's gaze turned icy, "Are you sure?"

"Certain."

"Very well, we just did a cleanup recently, and to think there's still a rat within our ranks!"

Ming Junting let out a cold, grim laugh; so there was still a traitor among the Jin Ye Guard ranks.

"No one is to act. Let it point them out, I want to see who it is."

As his voice fell, a red streak of light suddenly shot from the rear courtyard towards the distance.

Ming Junting was about to act when a bolt of lightning preemptively struck from an angle.

The red streamer in midair was struck by lightning and then forcefully nailed to the inner wall of the city tower.

Members of the Jin Ye Guard rode Beast Tamers over, and soon both the person and the Beast Tamers were captured and brought in.

"Wang Xiaoliu, it's actually you." A voice from the shadows, one of the Jin Ye Guard recognized his identity, greatly shocked. This man had been a member of the Jin Ye Guard for over forty years and, although not the oldest among them, he had a considerable tenure among the active guards.

Always optimistic and articulate, he was extremely well-liked. To be honest, if he hadn't suddenly run away, many of the Jin Ye Guard would have found it hard to believe it was him.

Before this, the suspicion had mostly fallen on the more reclusive and reserved members of the Jin Ye Guard.

Wang Xiaoliu knelt on the ground, hearing the accusations of his colleagues surrounding him, cracked a smile, and said nothing in his defense, simply closing his eyes and wishing for death.

"Take him away to experiment with the latest methods of torture," Ming Junting said coldly.

Jin Ye Guard members not only administer torture but are also trained to "endure" it.

This is also to prevent them from revealing secrets under extreme torture if captured alive.

Therefore, ordinary methods of torture are generally useless against such individuals.

Afterward, Ming Junting turned to Chen Xing, "Don't worry, this man won't survive."

Sìxiàng remained silent, waiting for its master's command.

This matter could only be decided by the master.

Within the Soul Space, Chen Xing pondered. It was highly probable that Ming Junting would not allow him to kill the man in front of the Jin Ye Guard. Even if the man were killed by him, it must be done secretly.

After all, having another person come in and kill someone in front of a group of subordinates was a significant blow to a leader's authority.

To Ming Junting, Sìxiàng's silence seemed like disapproval.

Ming Junting pondered for a moment, "This time, I owe you a favor."

He didn't usually offer favors lightly, but this time, indeed, it was his lapse in control that had allowed a deeply hidden traitor to remain undetected.

"Alright, agree to it," Chen Xing nodded inside the Soul Space.

In the outside world, Sìxiàng replied in a hoarse voice, "Alright," then vanished on the spot.

After Sìxiàng left, Ming Junting turned back, seeming to think it was necessary to do a thorough cleanup.

...

Days passed, and news traveled from outside the city into it.

A Divine Blood Lustrous Gold Mine was discovered in the main lake of the Eastern Lake of Fire.

This news immediately exploded across Stone City and spread out to many surrounding cities.

It brought a multitude of Beast Tamers flocking to the place.

Divine Blood Lustrous Gold is seen as divine for Beast Tamers with gold attributes. It's said to be incredibly rare, requiring first a high-level Secret Treasure—namely, a seventh-layer or higher mineral treasure. Then, divine blood needs to be spilled in the mine, soaking it for a thousand years until the Divine Blood Lustrous Gold Mine is formed.

It is rumored that each piece of Divine Blood Lustrous Gold is a top-notch treasure comparable to a Tenth Layer Secret Treasure.

And this was a vein, akin to a Tenth Layer Secret Treasure vein.

The most direct effect of Divine Blood Lustrous Gold is to be ingested by Beast Tamers to strengthen their Energy Levels.

Divine Blood Lustrous Gold is easiest to digest for Beast Tamers with gold attributes.

But its rarer function is said to contain partial gold Attribute laws within.

For Beast Tamers undergoing Soul Transcendence of the Tenth Layers, absorbing Divine Blood Lustrous Gold gives them a certain chance to comprehend these laws, which can enhance their Ascension process.

Suddenly, the area around Lake of Fire became a nexus of power struggles. Being the closest to Lake of Fire, Stone City and Jiu Chi City attracted a massive influx of various forces.

In the tranquil courtyard, Chen Xing looked at Ming Junting sitting opposite him, "Did you orchestrate the Divine Blood Lustrous Gold discovery?"

Not long ago, Ming Junting had mentioned finding a way to lure the Giant City Guard Army into the Lake of Fire, and now the news of the Divine Blood Lustrous Gold Mine had emerged, making it hard for Chen Xing not to believe it was related to the Jin Ye Guard.