The Evolution Compendium

Blast Flame soared into the sky. Six dragons threw back their heads and roared, declaring the birth of a king with their remarkable feat of slaying a bizarre creature!

"The Fist Technique of the Titan Race is indeed domineering."

Chu Yi gazed at a six-tailed figure within the raging inferno. It towered four meters tall, its six fox tails transformed into frenzied dragons, swirling chaotically, shattering the firmament and whipping up a cascade of wildly fluttering ribbons of flame.

Just a moment ago, he had utilized [Heaven's Deception] to graft the combat skills of the Titan Race onto Bika, compensating for Bika's lack of battle experience. As a newborn king, it quickly mastered special techniques, transforming its fox tails into dragons and executing Fist Techniques. Like a novice instantly becoming a Martial Arts Master, fighting became almost instinctual. It could assimilate any Martial Arts it encountered, comprehending them with a single touch.

Moreover, Chu Yi had injected power through the Cycle of Sun and Moon, granting Bika abundant energy. By feeding it Spirit Cores to maintain an uncontaminated, flawless state, its spiritual purity became absolute. With one burst of its King's Technique, it utterly obliterated the Madness Mountain Range entity.

In short, Chu Yi had loaded Bika with power-ups. Furthermore, the opponent was merely a toy casually concocted by the Evil Gods.

"What exactly is that? A mutated version of a six-headed Fire Dragon?"

"The strange aura has dissipated. Could it be this fire-type Pet Beast did it?"

"Was the bizarre entity in the mine hunted down by this fire-type Pet Beast? Huh..."

The crowd exclaimed as the heavy equipment they had set up was blown away by the radiating heatwave. Pandemonium erupted; it was as if they were in a furnace, about to be melted. Some combat personnel hurriedly retrieved their fainted flying-type Pet Beasts, fearing they'd be barbecued if not rescued quickly. No one had expected this scene. What started as handling a bizarre incident had inadvertently turned into something akin to a nuclear explosion!

"A fire-type King Pet Beast, for some unknown reason, has slain the bizarre entity within the mine!" Wang Xuan's face grew solemn, his pupils slightly constricted. Surging Spirituality coalesced into a Silver Shield before him, blocking the impact of the heatwave, though it teetered precariously. He recognized that these six dragons were merely the energy manifestation of the Pet Beast's attack. Witnessing its astonishing momentum, it had even triggered extraordinary phenomena! Celestial fire descended and fierce winds danced wildly, as if celebrating the arrival of a King!

A Pet Beast of this caliber is the sovereign of its kind, with its growth potential being King-rank at the very least! It's like a human dynasty, comparable to the sovereign of a nation.

As Wang Xuan finished speaking, Jiang Qiuyun was calming her frightened Diadia. Her slender, jade-like neck tilted slightly as she gazed at the six spiraling dragons. They released heat intense enough to melt metal, resembling six suns blazing across the sky, dazzling the world.

If... if I contracted it, could I defeat those people in the tournament? Jiang Qiuyun's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of longing—and even more so, envy—flickering within them.

"CHIRP?" Diadia cooed and gestured for a long moment. Seeing its master inadvertently reveal a hint of sorrow, it quickly flapped its wings, as if to say it had only been momentarily careless and hadn't dodged, so its master shouldn't be sad.

"Mm." This heartwarming gesture soothed Jiang Qiuyun. She embraced Diadia, lightly touching her forehead to its head.

Rather than contracting a new Pet Beast, I want *you* to become a King! I, Jiang Qiuyun, am not inferior to anyone!

"WHOA! That's incredibly cool! Awesome, totally awesome! We actually stumbled upon a King Pet Beast cub! What incredible luck!" Qin Tian shouted and jumped around excitedly, capturing various close-ups of the six-tailed flying dragon. The clothes he wore generated a barrier of Spiritual Ripples, resisting the Scorch of the heatwave. This allowed him to film boldly without restraint.

King Pet Beasts are extremely rare. Just like a national ruler won't easily appear in public view. Any news about a King Pet Beast would attract immense attention and viewership.

Soon, the flames gradually receded. The six snarling dragons, fangs bared and claws extended, seemed to have had their fill of play. They puffed out a final breath of Dragon Breath and then dissipated.

"Friend, what are you doing here?"

At that moment, Qin Tian heard a voice near his ear. Turning, he saw a handsome young man curiously observing him.

After slaying the Madness Mountain Range entity and lifting the bizarre blockade, Chu Yi had discovered troops stationed outside. He realized the commotion in the mine had been so great that it had even alarmed the military. However, this also provided a convenient opportunity to legitimize Bika's status and update its Pet Beast file. Now, he was basically unafraid of any threats. Anyone who dared to cause him trouble would end up as 'brothers' within his Soul-Calling Banner.

"Filming a King Pet Beast, and you... uh?" Qin Tian was taken aback at first, muttering to himself how there could be such a handsome young man. But then, the face seemed familiar, and his gaze lingered on the newcomer for a moment in surprise.

This made Chu Yi recall something unpleasant, and the corner of his mouth twitched. Hopefully, I haven't run into someone with... particular tastes, he thought.

"It's you, brother-in-law!" A sudden realization struck Qin Tian. Images of his cousin's boyfriend had circulated early on. Besides being strikingly handsome, the man's dazzlingly brilliant Star Eyes were particularly eye-catching, leaving a deep impression.

Chu Yi was stunned. How did I become this kid's brother-in-law? he wondered. One might be careless about what one eats, but one can't be careless about acknowledging relationships!

"Oh right, brother-in-law, you don't know me yet. I'm Jiang Qiuyun's cousin, Qin Tian," Qin Tian exclaimed excitedly. Now that he'd met his 'brother-in-law,' Qin Tian was already scheming to form an 'alliance against the tyrant'—his cousin—and was determined to teach her a lesson. He glanced at Chu Yi's somewhat lean figure and the hint of student-like innocence still in his features, then sighed involuntarily.

Poor brother-in-law, Qin Tian lamented internally. Still such a vibrant, innocent youth, yet being preyed upon by that malicious older cousin of mine—that cradle-robber! She's squeezed every last drop of self-respect out of him!

What's wrong with this guy? Is he... pitying me? Chu Yi had never seen such a complex mix of shock, delight, stupor, regret, and pity on one person's face. This guy... is he the cousin of Jiang Qiuyun's 'precious daughter' or something? His brain might... not be entirely normal.

But Qin Tian seemed to be the type to get chummy fast. He immediately latched onto Chu Yi, bombarding him with questions: Did his cousin bully Chu Yi? Did she do any... strange things after 'overpowering' him? Had Chu Yi suffered any grievances?

Suddenly, the man and woman Chu Yi had protected earlier came over.

"Young... Young Master Qin, hello." Chen Heng recognized Qin Tian the moment he saw him, immediately donning a smile and greeting respectfully. In the high society circles of Yaoguang City, the Qin Family was a top-tier clan. Elder Qin was the city's second Dawn Star-level Beast Tamer, surpassed only by Jiang Celestial Gods. As a young master of the Qin Family, Qin Tian was naturally well-known in these circles.

Qin Tian's previously warm demeanor vanished. "Mm, hello," he said coolly, offering a perfunctory reply. "There are City Defense Army soldiers outside; they'll ensure your safety." Then he immediately turned back to Chu Yi.

"Heh." Chen Heng felt somewhat awkward, but a flash of fervor lit his eyes. He was determined to latch onto Chu Yi, this powerful connection. My junior, Chu Yi, has the potential of an emperor! No one could have anticipated that Chu Yi had actually contracted such an incredibly powerful Pet Beast and managed to turn the tables on that bizarre entity!

Zhao Yan glanced at the two men engaged in their animated conversation, a thoughtful expression on her face. The memory of her two friends who had perished made her heart heavy. She began to reconsider whether she should abandon her ventures abroad and return home to inherit the family business. The three of them had set out together to pursue their dreams. But after encountering that bizarre incident, in the blink of an eye, she was the only one left. She hadn't even been able to retrieve the remains of her two friends, and Zhao Yan had no idea how she would face their parents.

「Soon.」

They were escorted outside. The City Defense Army immediately secured the three of them. All survivors of bizarre incidents were required to undergo inspection. Numerous past cases had shown that even after a bizarre incident concluded, survivors often carried some imperceptible contamination. If left untreated, this contamination could lead to significant trouble—in severe cases, even spawning entirely new bizarre entities.

The identities of these people were also verified. They were identified as a novice group from a Demon Hunting Team—veterans leading rookies—on a mission to collect Earth Spirit Ore. Two members had been killed in action. As for Chu Yi's presence, his explanation of training his Pet Beast was deemed plausible.

「At a temporary camp.」

The nurses assigned to examine Chu Yi all blushed. They hadn't expected Knight Jiang's rumored boyfriend to be as handsome as the gossip columns claimed. Especially when the check for deeper contamination required him to remove his clothes, revealing a well-toned, perfect physique. This made the young nurses' eyes light up with excitement. Under the guise of the inspection, their delicate hands roamed a little too freely.

Initially, Chu Yi had been inclined to refuse this unprofessional 'inspection,' but their massage techniques were surprisingly comfortable, so he simply lay back and enjoyed the service.

However, a chilling, murderous aura suddenly swept through the area, startling the group of young nurses as if from a dream. They scattered like frightened birds.