Jin Xuan stood over the fallen beasts, his body pulsing with energy. The Primordial Beast Codex had awakened something inside him—an ancient power that allowed him to tame creatures beyond normal limits.
The Shadowclaw Phantom Wolf and the newly tamed Crimson-Horned Serpent stood beside him, their eyes filled with loyalty.
But Jin Xuan wasn't satisfied.
He wasn't just going to survive—he was going to rise.
And the first step was leaving the Forbidden Beast Graveyard.
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The Path to Freedom
Jin Xuan moved swiftly, his steps firm as he led his beasts toward the graveyard's exit.
The path was treacherous—cracked earth, skeletal remains of divine beasts, and lingering souls that whispered forgotten curses.
But nothing could stop him now.
After hours of travel, he finally saw it—
The Gate of the Fallen.
A massive stone archway stood at the graveyard's edge, covered in ancient runes. Beyond it, a thick fog swirled, sealing the path to the outside world.
Jin Xuan's expression darkened. He knew this barrier.
A Soul-Sealing Formation.
It was designed to prevent beasts and dying souls from escaping. Only those with great power could break through.
For ordinary people, this was a dead end.
For Jin Xuan?
It was just another challenge.
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Breaking the Seal
He placed his palm on the stone gate, and instantly, the Codex's power surged through his body.
The ancient runes shook as a deep, rumbling voice echoed from within the formation.
"Only those who prove their strength may pass!"
A shadowy figure appeared—a guardian beast, made of pure energy. It had the body of a lion, wings of a dragon, and burning golden eyes.
Jin Xuan's lips curled into a smirk.
"Then I'll prove it."
The guardian lunged, its massive claws slicing through the air.
"Shadowclaw, attack!"
The wolf vanished into darkness, reappearing above the beast's head. Slash! Its razor-sharp claws struck, sending shockwaves through the air.
At the same time, Jin Xuan leaped forward, his fist glowing with beast-taming energy.
Boom!
His punch landed on the guardian's chest, shattering the energy that held it together.
The beast roared in agony before fading into nothingness.
The stone gate trembled—then, with a loud crack, the barrier shattered.
The path to the outside world lay open.
Jin Xuan took a deep breath.
The Forbidden Beast Graveyard had been his prison.
Now?
It was his first conquest.
With his beasts at his side, he stepped through the gate—
And into a world that had already forgotten him