Beast Taming: My spirit beast bloodline is overloaded

Chapter 459 Assassin Phoenix
Lin Chen's nervousness was inevitable.

The evolution of laws is inherently fraught with peril, a reckless test of the limits of what is right.

Now, as Xiao Hei absorbs fragments of the Great Dao, it has passively triggered an evolution, and the risks and variables involved are immeasurable.

But what's done is done, there's no turning back now.

All he can do now is stay by the golden cocoon and wait for the outcome.

As time passed, the golden cocoon remained silent.

But Lin Chen could clearly sense that an increasingly powerful life force was growing inside the cocoon.

A few days later, Li Zhen, who had been focused on his cultivation, opened his eyes, which shone brightly!
Level ninety!
In this secret realm brimming with spiritual energy, he broke through it in one fell swoop!
Before the joy of his breakthrough had faded, he immediately got up and found Lin Chen guarding the golden cocoon.

He was astonished to learn that the Great White Bear had entered an evolutionary state directly after devouring the fragments of the Great Dao.

"It can evolve without evolution materials." Li Zhen clicked his tongue in amazement, then became somewhat worried, "But the risk is too high."

Lin Chen nodded, a hint of lingering fear on his face.

Fortunately, he had purified its bloodline beforehand using the "Bloodline Alchemy Technique," otherwise things might have been very different this time.

After learning about the situation, Li Zhen simply stopped cultivating as well.

Although the place was rich in spiritual energy, he was afraid of the spy hiding in the shadows.

Faced with Lin Chen's persuasion, Li Zhen waved his hand and sat down cross-legged not far from the golden cocoon.

A few days later, Ning Ye and the Ning family patriarch and others also finished their cultivation one after another, and they each made considerable gains.

Upon hearing about Xiao Hei's situation, they did not hesitate to offer to take turns guarding Lin Chen and Xiao Hei with Li Zhen.

Time passed slowly in this tense yet quiet wait.

Twenty days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The golden cocoon still showed no signs of breaking, but everyone could clearly feel that the spiritual energy in this secret realm was thinning at a visible rate.

"Lin Chen, the secret realm probably won't last much longer."

Ning Ye specifically sought out Lin Chen and reminded him, "If the secret realm collapses before your bear has completed its evolution, you must immediately put it into your beast taming space to prevent the evolution process from being interrupted."

Lin Chen nodded solemnly.

He naturally considered this issue as well.

Once they go out, they will face a completely unknown external environment.

This is not Nine Star City's territory, and no one can guarantee whether what awaits them is peace or another storm.

The evolution of spirit beasts cannot be taken lightly.

Although there are risks involved in storing it in the Beast Taming Space, it's still better than leaving it exposed outside.

……

At this moment, the atmosphere in the huge valley outside the entrance to the Snow Dragon Mountain Secret Realm was extremely oppressive.

The once bustling crowd is now silent, many even kneeling on the ground, their bodies trembling with fear.

The reason is simple: the gods have arrived.

A dozen or so figures, led by Gu Jing and Ji Changming, floated in mid-air like deities.

They did nothing; they simply stood there, and the terrifying pressure emanating from them made the thousands of beast tamers below unable to breathe.

Since Gu Jing led Ji Changming all the way to Nine Star City, after learning that Lin Chen had entered the Snow Dragon Mountain Secret Realm, they came here directly and waited patiently.

Their arrival terrified all the forces, large and small, in Snow Dragon City and the surrounding area, who all sent people to pay their respects. However, neither Ji Changming nor Gu Jing paid any attention to these human forces.

"Judging from this, the gods are looking for revenge against Lin Chen!"

"Lin Chen is a hero of our human race. Are we just going to stand by and watch him be besieged?"

"What can we do if we don't watch? Look at those people in the sky, any one of them could wipe us all out!"

Amidst the crowd, whispers rose and fell, filled with helplessness, worry, and fear.

The vast majority of them hoped that Lin Chen would win, but many others were gloating and ready to watch a good show.

Unbeknownst to them, in the far reaches of the void, in a space beyond the perception of even the Ancient Mirror and the others, the old physician and Bai Ling were quietly observing all of this.

When Bai Ling confirmed that the group's target was Lin Chen, a chilling killing intent instantly ignited in her clear, cold eyes.

She wanted to take action and eliminate those beings below that threatened Lin Chen's life.

"Don't be impulsive." The old doctor's voice rang out in time, stopping her: "This will expose your whereabouts, and all our previous efforts will be in vain."

"If they can kill, why can't I?"

Bai Ling's voice carried a hint of suppressed anger.

The old doctor explained with a smile:

"Silly girl, people don't care about right or wrong, they care about stance and threats."

"They won't listen to your explanations. When they find out that your Devouring Beast can absorb the power of others to grow, you will instantly become a common enemy of both humans and gods."

"Not to mention, you were once a Celestial Venerable. Many people outwardly respect you, but inwardly they fear and resent you."

"If you make a move now, you will inevitably expose your identity, and then you will face the malice of the entire world."

"Then kill them all."

Bai Ling's gaze swept over everyone in the valley below. After a moment's hesitation, her tone was icy and devoid of any emotion.

Upon hearing this, the old doctor's smile faltered slightly.

Bai Ling has indeed changed.

She used to feel sorry for even stepping on an ant, but now, to protect those she cares about, she can choose to slaughter all living beings without hesitation.

“That’s a poor strategy,” the old doctor shook his head and gently advised. “We should just wait and see. If Lin Chen is really in dire straits, then we can help him later.”

Bai Ling remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

But she had already made up her mind that if Lin Chen were to encounter mortal danger, she would spare no effort, even if it meant exposing herself, to protect him.

Because Lin Chen had protected her countless times, this kindness was heavier than Mount Tai.

If she could stand by and watch someone die today, then she, Bai Ling, would be unworthy of being human!
……

Inside the secret realm, Lin Chen was unaware that a storm was brewing outside.

The time has finally come to the twenty-first day.

The giant, dark golden cocoon, which had remained motionless, finally underwent its first change.

"Click..."

A very faint cracking sound came from the top of the giant cocoon. A crack, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, appeared on the hard cocoon shell.

On the twenty-second day, the cracks widened, spreading outwards like a spider web, and the domineering aura within the cocoon began to stir restlessly.

On the twenty-third day, the entire giant cocoon began to pulsate rhythmically, like a giant heart.

... By the twenty-ninth day, the surface of the giant cocoon was covered with cracks, and golden light shone through the cracks, turning the entire mountaintop into a golden hue.

An extremely terrifying power of battle law is brewing wildly within the cocoon, seemingly ready to break free at any moment!

However, at this most crucial moment!
"Rumble..."

The sky over the entire secret realm was cracked like a shattered mirror, with huge fissures appearing. The earth collapsed, and distant mountains silently turned to dust.

The secret realm is on the verge of collapse!
"Oops!"

Lin Chen was shocked. This was the final moment of Xiao Hei's evolution, and it absolutely could not be interrupted!

Without the slightest hesitation, he looked at the collapsing space, made a decisive move, and with a wave of his hand, directly put the huge golden cocoon into the Beast Taming Space, instructing Little Red and the others to take care of the Great White Bear inside.

The next second, an irresistible repulsive force enveloped everyone in the secret realm.

After a dizzying spin, Lin Chen and the others reappeared in the valley outside Snow Dragon Mountain.

After flickering a few times, the entrance to the secret realm behind them completely turned into specks of light and dissipated into the air.

However, before they could even see their surroundings clearly, a chilling, murderous voice came from above.

"Lin Chen, you're finally out."

Lin Chen suddenly looked up and saw that Gu Jing and Ji Changming were looking down at him from above, their eyes as if they were looking at a dead man.

Although he didn't recognize the two people, Lin Chen was very familiar with the unique patterns on their clothing.

“Ancient clan…the Ji family of the Divine Tiger Clan…” Li Zhen’s voice also became low, “It seems they have come seeking revenge.”

Lin Chen nodded, but a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips:
"The ancient clans and the Ji family have joined forces to deal with me. They really think highly of me, Lin Chen."

"You crippled my ancient clan's holy maiden and stole her divine and demonic power. This debt must be settled." Gu Jing's voice was hoarse and devoid of any emotion.

Meanwhile, Ji Changming's gaze was fixed intently on Li Zhen's right arm.

He felt little about Ji Shi's death, but he was filled with a greedy determination to obtain the legendary Phoenix Arm.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ning Ye and the others immediately summoned their respective spirit beasts and prepared for battle.

Gu Jing merely glanced at them indifferently and said, "My target this time is only the two of them. I don't want to cause a great disturbance and kill innocent people indiscriminately."

Ning Ye and the others would never agree to that.

“You have people behind you, and I have helpers behind me as well.” Gu Jing’s gaze returned to Lin Chen, and he said in a calm tone, “If you want to involve these people, I don’t mind.”

Lin Chen looked at the ancient mirror shrouded in black, sensing the faint yet deadly threat emanating from it. After a moment of contemplation, he finally nodded to Ning Ye and the others.

Seeing this, Ning Ye and the others were anxious but helpless.

They could only retreat slowly with their men, but everyone was highly focused and ready to provide support at any time.

They were all in the same boat; Ning Ye and the others couldn't possibly have seen Lin Chen and Li Zhen get into trouble.

Just as Ning Ye and the others stepped back...
War broke out suddenly!
Ji Changming summoned a spirit beast that transformed into a white light and rushed straight towards Li Zhen!

Gu Jing, riding his black-gold phoenix with an aura also reaching level ninety-four, fixed his gaze on Lin Chen.

Lin Chen didn't hesitate at all and summoned the little fox.

"I've heard that you, divine fox, possess multiple kinds of strange flames."

Riding on the phoenix's back, Gu Jing looked down at the little fox, his tone carrying a hunter's scrutiny, "Today, I'll have a good look at it."

Facing a powerful enemy at level 94, the little fox's bright eyes showed no fear, but instead burned with fierce fighting spirit!

The moment the battle began, the little fox went all out!

It knew that against an opponent of this caliber, any probing was a waste of opportunity; the only way was to win quickly!

Eight fox tails burning with strange flames swayed behind it. It opened its mouth and spat out several huge fireballs with a diameter of more than five meters. Like meteorites, they blocked all the escape routes of the ancient mirror and the black gold phoenix from different angles with a sharp whistling sound!
Faced with an attack that could instantly kill an ordinary level 90 spirit beast, the Black Gold Phoenix simply hovered gracefully in the air.

With a gentle sweep of its magnificent tail feathers, a dazzling stream of iridescent light rippled through the air like a barrier.

A strange scene happened!

Those incredibly powerful fireballs vanished silently into thin air the instant they came into contact with the flowing light, just like a picture erased by an eraser!

This move caused countless beast tamers watching from below to gasp in astonishment!
"What a weird ability!"

Lin Chen's heart also skipped a beat.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the little fox retreated rapidly, its paws quickly forming hand seals, preparing to unleash its strongest skill.
Burning Heart, Controlling Fire!

However, at the very moment it gathered its beastly power, an extreme sense of crisis, like a needle pricking its back, struck it!

"Little Red, watch out!"

Lin Chen's pupils suddenly contracted, and he roared!

The little fox was startled. Without thinking, it immediately abandoned its skills and, relying on its honed fighting instincts, rolled to the side to dodge!
But, it's too late!

Unbeknownst to them, the ancient mirror and its black-gold phoenix appeared silently behind it, like ghosts!
It's so fast!
It was so fast that even Lin Chen could only barely catch a glimpse of its afterimage!
This is an assassin who takes speed and stealth to the extreme!
A melee Phoenix?!
Lin Chen's heart sank to the bottom instantly.

He knew that the little fox, this powerful ranged mage, had encountered its most feared natural enemy—

assassin!

But who would have thought that a phoenix would be an assassin?

Before the little fox could react further, a black streak of light, gleaming with a chilling glint, pierced its abdomen.

Those are the sharp claws of the Black Gold Phoenix!
"Pfft!"

Blood instantly stained the little fox's snow-white fur!

Despite the excruciating pain, a ruthless glint flashed in the little fox's eyes. Instead of screaming, it unleashed a burst of fiery energy from within its body the instant it was struck!
High-speed explosion!
"boom!"

The violent explosion sent it and the Black Gold Phoenix flying at the same time.

Using the force of the explosion, the little fox managed to distance itself from the enemy, but upon landing, it staggered uncontrollably, blood gushing from the wound in its abdomen, instantly forming a pool of blood on the ground.

"Gulu!"

At the critical moment, the little blue fish appeared out of thin air and instantly teleported next to the little fox. It cried out anxiously and opened its mouth to spit out a huge healing bubble, which enveloped the seriously injured little fox.

"It also has healing capabilities?"

Gu Jing, riding on the phoenix's back, steadied himself, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Able to traverse space and instantly heal, this seemingly harmless little fat fish possesses terrifyingly powerful support abilities!
Seeing this, Lin Chen was extremely anxious and was about to shout for Little Blue Fish to take Little Red away first!

However, the moment he opened his mouth, Gu Jing's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot!
The next second, he actually abandoned the pursuit of the little fox and appeared in front of Lin Chen!

Their positions were instantly separated!
If Little Blue Fish teleports away with Little Red, then Lin Chen will have to face this terrifying assassin alone!
In an instant, the little blue fish's pure eyes were filled with anxiety and struggle.

Save Xiaohong?
Or should we save our master?
However, the ancient mirror didn't give it any time to choose!
The black-gold phoenix's claws, gleaming with a deathly cold light, tore through the air and viciously clawed at Lin Chen's throat!

At this critical moment!
Just as the phoenix claws were about to touch Lin Chen's skin!

"Roar--!!!"

A domineering and unparalleled bear roar resounded through the heavens!

(End of this chapter)