The Evolution Compendium

"Instantly killing a Beast Tamer! Who is this mysterious girl?"

"Not someone to mess with. Better keep our distance."

"To be casually obliterated just for looking too long—truly terrifying."

The crowd was terror-stricken. They cast fearful glances at the girl adorned with the White Bone Crown, all lowering their heads, not daring to utter a sound.

Is this... a member of an Alien Race? Jiang Qiuyun wondered, as the girl and her entourage were dressed like those from the Alien Races.

"A White Bone Crown and roses… such unusual attire," Catherine said, squinting.

The Alien Races are intelligent species from various major planes, such as Elves, Goblins, Demons, and Enchanting Demons. Like humans, the elites among them can construct a Beast Taming Space and form contracts with Pet Beasts.

"Stay silent. It's better to keep quiet," Qin Shi advised, fully cautious about this trading meet, where Gold-level individuals were seemingly everywhere.

"So ruthless. I like it," a man in the crowd wearing a Ghost Fire Mask chuckled, but his butler quickly pulled him back.

The girl with the Bone Crown seemed to sense something. She glanced towards the man with the Ghost Fire Mask, her eyes meeting the butler's respectful gaze. After staring for a moment, she withdrew her gaze, acting as if she had seen nothing.

"Young Master, she's not in the same league as the women you usually dally with. The Master instructed us not to cause trouble," the butler said worriedly. Even the master behind the Thousand-Eyed Tree King hadn't intervened, which spoke volumes about the girl's terrifying background.

What's there to fear? The man with the Ghost Fire Mask was indifferent; he wasn't weak either.

Similarly, this trading meet was teeming with hidden masters. Since even such a prominent figure from the Alien Races had come, there would naturally be no shortage of powerful humans.

Beyond exploring the secrets of the two Evil Gods' invasion and the forbidden experts, the most crucial aspect was the intelligence released by the Night Commerce.

After a long time, the crowd returned to a state of calm; the previous scene had been but a minor interlude.

"Princess, killing is forbidden here," the maid whispered to Princess Gu Guan, sighing in relief. She then added with a wry smile, "Well, this is just great. Now we've attracted attention."

Princess Gu Guan paused for a moment, her resplendent violet eyes beneath the veil flickering with a touch of magnificent light.

"But... but Xiao Meng is hungry," she said, a hint of grievance in her voice, a stark contrast to her cold exterior.

In her arms, she cradled what seemed like a solidified shadow, within which a purple flame flickered. Embedded in it were two eyes and a mouth, forming a comical smiling face that writhed in the girl's embrace.

Despite its harmless appearance, the aura it emitted made the Beast Tamers watching in secret shrink their pupils and hastily retract their gazes.

A Void Lord, a Demon-type Pet Beast, at the Commander-level!

This meant Princess Gu Guan's Beast Taming level had reached Gold!

"ABA ABA!" The Void Lord, like an obedient child, clutched its flat belly, staring at the group of Beast Tamers and licking its lips. Its eyes openly displayed its greed.

The crowd was terrified and backed away even further, afraid of being accidentally chosen as food.

Damn it! How can she keep such a frightening creature outside her Beast Taming Space? Isn't she afraid of a backlash from the Demon-type Pet Beast?

The variety of Pet Beasts was vast. Pet Beasts from the Abyss included types such as Undead, Abyssal, Demon, and Chaos. Without exception, contracting these Pet Beasts imposed a significant negative impact on their Master, potentially even leading to the Master's enslavement. They were indeed powerful, and their strength grew rapidly, but the risk of them turning on their Master was extremely high!

Thus, the fact that the naturally violent Void Lord could be so docile demonstrated Princess Gu Guan's unimaginably terrifying power.

Suddenly, the Void Lord looked sharply in one direction, letting out an excited sound.

Princess Gu Guan was startled; she could sense Xiao Meng's intense emotions, as if it had spotted a delectable meal.

"AGABABA!" The Void Lord's expression cycled through excitement, greed, and a twisted glee. Unable to contain itself any longer, it disappeared in the blink of an eye, vanishing into the void.

...

"It should be around here... Hmm, lots of people," Chu Yi muttered, clad in a black robe, as he walked through the shadows cast by dense tree branches.

Along the way, he encountered several groups of people, all mutually wary. This path was frequented by ruthless Beast Tamers—merciless and wicked individuals ready to prey on others. Chu Yi knew this well.

Just a short while ago, he had stealthily backstabbed three foolish Beast Tamers, converting them all into nourishment for his Deceit Beasts.

Turns out I'm one of those dog-eat-dog types myself!?

However, Chu Yi had his own difficulties. He had to feed not only two Pet Beasts but also nurture three Deceit Beasts. Without me, this 'family' would fall apart sooner or later.

Luckily, he possessed the Sun and Moon Mark, which could activate Bika's [Frenzy]. Combined with the double amplification from his Deceit Beasts, his physical body could achieve a saintly level of power, making him a veritable one-punch man. With his bare fists, he could shatter a Pet Beast's skull.

Chu Yi conveniently used the second-tier Sun and Moon Mark to remotely transfer the refined nourishment to Lulina, allowing her to level up even while he was just lying down.

Wait a minute, with so many people gathered here... A wicked thought flashed through Chu Yi's mind. What if I unleash the Divine Eye in there and go on a killing spree? Wouldn't I harvest a ton of nourishment and materials!? After all, this is a filthy, corrupt, and evil underground world. What kind of decent people would come here? Once this group of people is wiped out, I'll have my Painted Skin evolve into a Soul-Calling Banner and perform Soul Summoning. Holy crap... an undead army!

Chu Yi mentally gave this malicious plan a thumbs-up. He was no benevolent soul; he was a man of action. With Fixed Cause and Effect at his disposal, he could ensure his own safety even if his plan failed.

At this moment, the void rippled, accompanied by a low rustling sound.

"Prophecy of Time!" Without a second thought, Chu Yi's left eye blazed, a Doomsday Clock appearing within it, its hands spinning.

POP!

The prophesied scene, flashing by in an instant, showed Chu Yi having an arm bitten off!

What?

The attacker was so fast! Chu Yi felt a sudden chill, his body reacting even before the sensation of pain could register in his brain. He instantly made his figure illusory, temporarily 'clipping' himself out of the current timeline.

His skill, [Time Flowing Shadow]—five seconds of invincibility!

This was enough time for him to unleash the power of the gray fog. He could attack, defend, or, at worst, flee or even seal away one of these 'little cuties.'

HISS!

A streak of purple light flashed. The vibrant, living mass lunged at Chu Yi.

It bit into empty air.

The purple glow paused, fixated on Chu Yi's lingering afterimage from the temporal displacement, then lunged again, bathing the area in its radiant purple light as it tried to swallow him.

What is this thing? It's definitely stronger than War General-level! Chu Yi's eyes narrowed, the clock hands in his left eye subtly moving as his thoughts raced. It has to be Silver or even Gold-level! Could it be that even Gold-level Beast Tamers have stooped to ambushing others like this?

Chu Yi's mind raced. Staring at the writhing mass of light, he knew he only had five seconds to prepare.

Perfect, time to test out a killer move.

A glint in his eyes, Chu Yi's right hand retrieved a massive golden War Axe from his 'kitchen' (inventory).

It was the personal weapon gifted by 'Big Brother' Grek—the Golden Double-Bladed Battleaxe!