Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 697 - 453: Destruction and Repose (Part 2)
Lee Zhen turned a deaf ear, using the most primitive and brutal methods before Jiang Yue and all survivors, he crushed Ji Shi’s and the other Divine Tiger race members’ limbs inch by inch, forcing them to wail in extreme pain and despair, shedding the last drop of their blood.
He wanted them to atone for their sins in the most agonizing way.
When the last member of the Divine Tiger race breathed his last, the entire world fell into silence.
"Thank you... thank you all..."
A voice so faint it was almost inaudible arose.
It was Jiang Yue.
In her hollow eyes, a slight glimmer had surprisingly returned; she looked at the bloody scene before her, at her fallen enemies, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
This smile was her final attachment to this world.
"Teacher... Xiao Yue goes first..."
Before she could finish her words, her head tilted gently, the final glimmer in her eyes extinguished, and she peacefully departed from this world that had brought her endless suffering.
"Xiao Yue!!!"
Xu Youzhen could no longer hold back, clutching Jiang Yue’s gradually cold body, letting out a heart-wrenching cry.
The sorrowful cries echoed in the blood-drenched Secret Realm, lingering for a long time.
.....
After a long time, before Jiang Yue’s grave, Xu Youzhen’s cries finally subsided, leaving only suppressed sobs.
Wu Ying patted his back, her eyes also filled with tears, but her emotions had stabilized considerably.
She stood up, looked towards Lin Chen and Lee Zhen, who were silently standing guard beside her, her gaze complex.
"You all..." Wu Ying’s voice was still somewhat hoarse, "Your current strength..."
She didn’t know how to describe the shock in her heart.
Lee Zhen killed a level ninety-two divine tiger with one punch, Lin Chen’s Divine Fox annihilated dozens of High Tier Spirit Beasts in one strike, such prowess had long surpassed her realm of understanding.
But what astounded her even more was another matter:
"How did you get in?"
The Secret Realm had long been sealed off, the Divine Tiger race had used Space Spirit Beasts to escort them inside.
Lin Chen didn’t hide it, pointing to the Little Blue Fish quietly staying by his feet, he calmly said:
"It’s its ability, it can traverse space, and fortunately, it came in time."
"Space... traversal?"
Wu Ying’s eyes widened, she gasped.
She stared intensely at the seemingly harmless Little Blue Fish, her heart stirred with turbulent waves.
A Spirit Beast with space abilities was a legendary existence, its value need not be said!
Especially in this Era of Spiritual Energy Revival, a Spirit Beast with space traversal abilities equaled the advantage of holding a chance at an opportunity.
She couldn’t help but recall many years ago, Lin Chen’s first time stepping into Black Mountain City to participate in the Cow King Competition.
Back then, although he had unique talent, in the eyes of a strong person like herself, he was still a rookie Beastmaster.
But now, after the passage of time, the young man before her had grown to a height that even made her feel reverence, even fear.
Especially the earth-shattering strike from that eight-tailed fox just now, even recalling it now still made her heart flinch.
Not to mention, Lin Chen’s most renowned Spirit Beast, known as the "Divine Bull," had yet to make a move.
"Let’s not talk about this now."
Wu Ying forced herself to suppress the shock in her heart, suddenly remembering something, her expression changed:
"Let’s head back to the city and check the situation!"
"I recall that the Divine Tiger race that invaded the Secret Realm back then, there were more than just these people!"
Lin Chen and Lee Zhen heard her words, their expressions becoming stern.
Indeed, those they had just obliterated with their thunderous methods were only Ji Shi and his most core guard forces.
"Let’s go!"
Lin Chen made a quick decision, and the group immediately set off, rushing towards the direction of Black Mountain City.
Along the way, Lin Chen also explained to Wu Ying another key reason for his visit:
"Senior Wu Ying, this time I came mainly for Xiaobai."
"It is undergoing a significant transformation, I need to find traces of ancient bloodline in Ox-Type Spirit Beasts, even if it’s remains or related documents."
Upon hearing this, Wu Ying fell into contemplation, after a moment her eyes lit up:
"Ancient Ox-Type traces... perhaps, Tai Niu Institute might have related records!"
"It is the core of Black Mountain City’s research and cultivation of Ox-Type Spirit Beasts, containing documents collected over countless years."
As they spoke, they could already see the outline of Black Mountain City from afar.
However, when they truly entered the city, the sight before them rendered everyone silent.
The streets within the city were littered with the corpses of humans and Spirit Beasts, bloodstains spattered among the ruins, with a fetid stench of blood and decay permeating the air.
This city, once bustling and lively, had now become a desolate hell.
As Wu Ying had predicted, there were still remnants of the Divine Tiger Race within the city!
They gathered in groups, wantonly pillaging the city, slaughtering anyone alive with gleefully cruel smiles on their faces.
Lin Chen and Lee Zhen’s brows furrowed instantly, and a murderous intent erupted in their eyes.
Without any hesitation, their figures moved, transforming into two streams of light, sweeping through the sky.
The Ning Family Ancestor and others quickly followed behind. Those Divine Tiger Race members who remained arrogant were initially disdainful upon seeing Lin Chen and Lee Zhen’s figures, assuming they were mere stragglers.
Yet, it was not until the moment death arrived that their eyes showed endless regret and fear.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
...
With the help of the Ning Family Ancestor and the others, the remnants of the Divine Tiger Race in the city were swiftly cleared out completely.
After the battle, Wu Ying took a deep breath, gathered Spiritual Power in his throat, and shouted with all his might:
"The Divine Tiger Race has been purged!"
"All surviving compatriots, we are safe!"
"Come out!"
His voice thundered like rolling thunder throughout the deathly still city.
However, the city remained silent.
Survivors hiding in the ruins and cellars, fearing this was a trap to lure them out, held their breath and did not dare to show themselves.
After a long time, finally, a brave individual cautiously poked his head out. Upon seeing that it was indeed Wu Ying and Xu Youzhen standing in the city center, he excitedly spread the news.
Word spread from person to person, and the survivors finally came to believe the nightmare had truly ended.
They emerged from their hiding places, and upon seeing the piles of fellow human corpses in the city, their long-suppressed grief erupted instantly, and cries filled the sky.
They were furious at their powerlessness, yet immensely grateful as they looked towards Lin Chen and Lee Zhen.
Among the crowd, many recognized Lin Chen.
"It’s him... the champion of the Cow King Competition back then, Lin Chen!"
"It was him who saved us!"
Who could have imagined that, years later, the hero saving the entire Black Mountain City would be that once high-spirited youth?
"Thank you for saving us!"
Someone took the lead, and all the survivors, whether young or old, kneeled simultaneously, solemnly bowing towards Lin Chen and Lee Zhen.
Lin Chen and Lee Zhen silently stepped forward, using gentle strength to help everyone up one by one.
Afterwards, the city underwent mournful yet solemn arrangements.
People suppressed their grief, gathering the bodies of their relatives and friends.
Only then did Lin Chen ask the question lingering in his heart: "Senior Wu Ying, what exactly is the Dao Fragment that Ji Shi spoke of?"
Wu Ying’s face showed a trace of confusion and sorrow, and she slowly shook her head:
"To be honest, I’m not clear about what it truly is."
"All I know is that not long after Jiang Yue entered this Secret Realm, she coincidentally obtained this item. From then on, her cultivation began to soar."
Nearby, Xu Youzhen nodded, affirming Wu Ying’s words.
Lin Chen immediately found it odd. Could it be that the true opportunity in the Secret Realm is...
Dao Fragment?
Yet as Ji Shi had mentioned, even after being pulverized, he did not see any so-called Dao Fragment.
Lin Chen realized that this information might need to be obtained from the outside world, so he did not continue questioning. Instead, Wu Ying said:
"Follow me."
With that, Wu Ying led Lin Chen into the Tai Niu Institute, where after asking around, Lin Chen learned that the former head of Tai Niu Institute had died in the chaos of Beasts, which left Lin Chen in a daze.
Too many people had died in the outbreak of multiple wars.
Wu Ying skillfully led them into the Tai Niu Institute’s archives. Thankfully, it had not been destroyed.
"This should be it..." Wu Ying said, pointing at the densely packed filing cabinets.
But suddenly, Xu Youzhen, who had been silently beside them, spoke up:
"If you want to find information about the Ancient Bloodline Ox, looking here won’t help."
Then Xu Youzhen walked to a corner, felt around on the wall, and then a hidden chamber slowly opened.
