Jin Xuan walked through the Forbidden Beast Graveyard with the Shadowclaw Phantom Wolf by his side. The wolf's black fur rippled in the wind, its golden eyes glowing faintly in the dim light. Though still recovering from centuries of imprisonment, its aura had begun to strengthen.
Jin Xuan clenched his fists. His body felt different—faster, stronger, and more alive than ever before. The Primordial Beast Codex had changed him. It didn't just allow him to tame beasts; it strengthened his soul, granting him abilities beyond ordinary beastmasters.
But strength alone wasn't enough.
He needed powerful beasts. He needed resources.
And most importantly—he needed to leave this cursed graveyard.
Suddenly, the wolf stopped, ears twitching.
A deep growl rumbled from its throat.
Jin Xuan narrowed his eyes. "Enemies?"
The wolf nodded.
A moment later, the ground trembled as three Crimson-Horned Serpent Beasts slithered out from the shadows. Each one was over ten meters long, their blood-red horns crackling with poisonous energy.
Jin Xuan recognized them immediately.
Crimson-Horned Serpents—vicious creatures that thrived on devouring weakened prey. Though not the strongest beasts, their venom could melt through metal.
The leader of the serpents hissed, its glowing eyes locking onto Jin Xuan.
It saw him as food.
Jin Xuan smirked. "You're mistaken. You're the prey."
The serpents lunged forward, their massive bodies cutting through the air like whips.
"Shadowclaw, go!" Jin Xuan commanded.
The wolf vanished in an instant, its phantom ability activating.
A second later—slash!
One of the serpent's heads flew into the air, blood spraying across the ground.
The remaining two serpents recoiled, their eyes wide with shock.
Jin Xuan dashed forward, his body moving faster than before. The Codex's power flowed through him, enhancing his reflexes and strength.
He clenched his fist and delivered a powerful punch to the second serpent's skull.
Boom!
The creature's head cracked, its body twitching before collapsing.
The last serpent hesitated, its forked tongue flickering nervously. It turned to escape.
Jin Xuan extended his palm, and the Codex's power surged.
A strange mark appeared on the serpent's forehead—the Primordial Taming Seal.
In an instant, the beast stopped resisting. Its body trembled as its soul submitted to Jin Xuan's will.
Jin Xuan smiled.
His first tamed beast through the Codex.
The Shadowclaw Phantom Wolf howled in victory.
Jin Xuan exhaled, looking at his two new companions.
The path ahead was clear.
He would grow stronger. He would gather more beasts.
And when the time came - he would return to take revenge.