I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

An eerie silence fell over the area around the arena, which was then broken by even more clamorous exclamations and discussions than before.

The disdain and doubt in the eyes of the rogue cultivators had long been replaced by extreme shock.

Only then did they realize why that Lin family cultivator had remained calm and composed throughout. It wasn't arrogance, but rather the absolute strength to crush his opponent!

A spirit beast in the late Foundation Establishment stage!

The crimson protective aura surrounding the Crimson Flame Tiger, so solid it seemed almost tangible, possessed a terrifying spiritual power that even the lowest-level Qi Refining cultivator could clearly sense.

Any cultivator with some knowledge understands that possessing protective qi is a sign of being in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

The immense pressure released by the Crimson Flame Tiger, mixed with the ferocious aura inherent in top predators, swept across the entire scene like an invisible wave, pressing down on the hearts of every onlooker and causing some low-level cultivators to gasp for breath.

As the target firmly locked onto by this malevolent aura, Zhao Wenyuan felt it most deeply.

He felt as if his heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, pounding wildly as if it were about to leap out of his chest.

A chilling fear spread rapidly down his spine, making his blood seem to freeze instantly.

Just as he was losing his composure due to this sudden and terrifying power, Lin Che made a move, or rather, he simply issued a command.

"superior."

The Crimson Flame Tiger, which could no longer contain itself, had a hint of anthropomorphic "excitement" flash in its fierce amber eyes.

Heaven knows how many times it suffered defeats and how badly it was suppressed by the Burning Sky Sacred Sparrow. Now it has finally met a "soft persimmon" that it can manipulate at will. It desperately needs a crushing victory to restore its tiger-like might!

"roar--!"

With a deafening roar that released pent-up frustration, the Crimson Flame Tiger erupted in flames, its massive body transforming into a crimson beast that pounced on Zhao Wenyuan, who stood frozen in place!

Blood-red light surged from his claws, his divine power activated!

In Zhao Wenyuan's pupils, dilated with fear, the ferocious figure of the tiger pouncing and the blood-red light emanating from its claws constituted the most terrifying scene he had ever seen in his life.

"boom!!!"

The enormous tiger claw, enveloped in blood-red light, slammed down with overwhelming force onto the golden light shield formed by the Golden Light Protection Array!

Just one strike!

A huge, spiderweb-like crack suddenly appeared on the seemingly solid golden light shield! Then, the crack rapidly spread, covering the entire light shield.

"Snap—!"

A crisp shattering sound rang out, and the Golden Light Protective Array broke in response, turning into countless golden specks of light scattered across the sky.

The shattering sound was like a thunderclap, finally waking Zhao Wenyuan from his boundless fear.

The shadow of death loomed over him; his face drained of color and was filled with terror.

As he frantically retreated, he shouted in a nearly hoarse voice:

"I give up! I give up! I give up!!!"

He knew perfectly well that as a Foundation Establishment cultivator who relied on formations, he might still have a fighting chance against ordinary Foundation Establishment mid-stage spirit beasts.

However, when facing someone in the late Foundation Establishment stage who has condensed protective qi, it's a completely qualitative difference!

Even in the wild, hunting late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beasts often requires several late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators to work together to ensure success.

Moreover, this is a ferocious beast, a predator among demonic beasts, far superior to ordinary demonic beasts.

This was no match for him at all, and he surrendered without the slightest struggle!

Seeing this, Lin Che did not pursue the matter to the bitter end. With a thought, he calmly said, "Come back."

The Crimson Tiger, still not satisfied, let out one last intimidating growl at the disheveled Zhao Wenyuan before gracefully and domineeringly returning to Lin Che's side.

The referee, Manager Li, was completely unprepared for the fight to end in such a crushing and predictable manner.

He originally thought that the Zhao family, with its abundant wealth, high-level magic artifacts and talismans, and array formations as its trump card, would definitely win. Who knew that the Lin family would directly reveal such a powerful weapon as a late-stage Foundation Establishment spirit beast!

This has completely gone beyond the scope of conventional combat.

However, this is in accordance with the rules. As long as the spirit beast belongs to the cultivator who is fighting, he, as a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, has the insight to see that there is a beast-taming contract between the two parties.

He glanced helplessly at the elders sitting in the Zhao family seats, who were as still as water, gave them an apologetic look, then composed himself and quickly stepped onto the arena.

At this moment, his attitude towards Lin Che was completely different from before, and there was a hint of heartfelt respect between his brows.

He first faced the still-shocked crowd below, gathered his spiritual power, and announced loudly:

"The Lin family is the victor in this battle! According to the rules, the exclusive development rights of the Shattered Star Lake area for the next year belong to the Lin family! During this period, no family or independent cultivator may interfere with the Lin family's development and clan establishment in this area in any way!"

After making the announcement, he turned to Lin Che, a warm smile spreading across his face, and cupped his hands, saying, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on obtaining the right to develop Shattered Star Lake. I wish you all your dreams come true." The flattery in his tone was completely different from before.

Lin Che simply nodded slightly and said nothing more.

His gaze swept over the various expressions of the independent cultivators below the stage, as well as the representatives of several cultivation families, before he finally spoke in a clear voice that reached everyone's ears:

"From this day forward, my Beast Taming Lin family will establish itself at Shattered Star Lake! If any fellow cultivators wish to settle down and are willing to join my Lin family as guest elders or retainers, the Lin family will treat you with utmost sincerity, and your salaries and resources will certainly not disappoint you!"

After saying that, he didn't linger and walked straight off the stage.

He originally planned to keep a low profile, but his experience at the Spirit Vein Management Office made him realize that in this land that values ​​strength, being unknown would only attract more contempt and trouble.

Since that's the case, why not take the initiative to flex our muscles and establish our reputation!

Originally, he wanted to disguise himself as a sword cultivator, but since he had subdued the Crimson Flame Tiger, it was appropriate to use it as a cover. So he decided to expose his own strength and make a name for himself.

As for the Heavenly Sacred Sparrow, it can be used as a hidden trump card.

The idea of ​​publicly recruiting staff was also a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Establishing a clan is not something that can be accomplished by one person alone. Recruiting some independent cultivators to help with miscellaneous tasks and speed up the construction process is undoubtedly a wiser choice.

As soon as he stepped off the stage, the crowd of rogue cultivators below erupted in uproar.

"Hiss... I never expected this! Another formidable newcomer has squeezed into Chuyang City's territory!"

"Just what is the background of this Lin family? They just unleashed a late-stage Foundation Establishment spirit beast right off the bat. I wonder how many more Foundation Establishment spirit beasts they have in their clan?"

"This is getting interesting! The Zhao family has suffered such a huge loss, will they just let it go? The Zhou family also started out as beast tamers, and rivals are enemies! Things are probably not going to be peaceful here!"

The independent cultivators who make a living here year-round are well aware of the power dynamics and grudges among the local Foundation Establishment factions.

The Lin family's forceful intervention is like throwing a boulder into a calm lake, potentially shattering the existing balance.

What the independent cultivators could think of, Li Yunqing, as the owner of the talisman shop, naturally saw even more clearly.

He stroked his goatee, smiled at the old acquaintance beside him, and said with a hint of mockery, "Fatty Zhou, how is it? This melon... is it still delicious?"

At this moment, Zhou Wanhai's round, chubby face had lost its relaxed air of watching the spectacle; his brows were tightly furrowed, and his expression was quite unpleasant.

"Hoo... A Crimson Flame Tiger with a second-tier superior bloodline!" He practically spat out those words through gritted teeth.

As a core member of the Beast Taming Clan, his eyesight far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of the Crimson Flame Tiger.

What alarmed him even more was that he could clearly sense that the source of the master-servant contract of that arrogant and fierce late-stage Foundation Establishment spirit beast was clearly tied to Lin Che, who was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment on the stage!

What does this mean?

This means that the other party must come from a powerful beast-taming family with extremely deep foundations and abundant resources, enough to allow the spirit beasts' cultivation to far surpass that of the cultivators themselves.

Either they've mastered some secret technique that can greatly accelerate the growth of spirit beasts!

Either way, it's definitely not good news for the Zhou family, who also rely on beast taming!

He had no more patience for arguing with Li Yunqing, that cunning old fox who was just watching the show, and quickly cupped his hands in a salute: "Brother Li, I have urgent business at home, so I'll take my leave!"

Having said that, he moved his fat but swift body and hurried toward the clan, eager to report the matter to the clan elders and discuss countermeasures!

On the other side of the arena, Zhao Wenyuan walked off the stage in a daze and came to his elder, his face full of shame and dejection: "Elder, I...I lost. I have failed the family's trust."

The elder from the Zhao family had a gloomy expression, staring at the direction Lin Che had left, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

He waved his hand, his voice low: "This is not your fault. No one could have imagined that the Lin family, which suddenly appeared, would have such strength. They are a tough nut to crack. Let's go back for now, find out their background, and then make a plan."

The Zhao family had long coveted Shattered Star Lake. Several years ago, they tried to take action, but were stumped by the group of armored alligator turtles.

The reason is that there is actually a Vortex Dragon Turtle at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment among them. It will be in charge of the main attack among the turtles, while the Ironclad Crocodile Turtle will be in charge of defense. If they want to take it down, the Zhao family will have to suffer heavy losses.

However, the clan leader judged that the dragon turtle's lifespan was nearing its end and originally planned to wait until it passed away before making any plans. Unexpectedly, the Lin family appeared out of nowhere, disrupting the entire plan.

As soon as Lin Che escaped the crowd, Wang Miaoxue greeted him with a smile, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin! Your strength is truly admirable!" Her compliment was less polite and more heartfelt in its sincerity and respect compared to before.

She paused, then quietly transmitted her voice:

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I feel truly guilty for not being able to fully fulfill my previous promise."

So I used my connections to specifically inquire for you, and a small Rising Dragon Formation will appear at the next auction of the Wind Merchant Guild in Burning Bone City.

Although this formation is not as complete as the Rising Dragon Formation, it can still be used to guide and initially manifest hidden spiritual veins.

I hope this will be of some help to you, fellow Daoist; it is merely a small contribution.

Her actions were both to make up for her previous promise and to further cultivate relationships with the Lin family, and to befriend this member of the Lin family with astonishing potential.

At this moment, she would never have imagined that the Lin family only had one member, Lin Che.

They would never have imagined that Lin Che was the head of the Lin family.