I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Nearly two more years have passed.

That day, the Hellfire Tiger suddenly opened its eyes from its cultivation, and dark red light surged in its amber pupils.

It stood up, shook its fur, and the murderous aura surrounding it was several times stronger than usual, pressing down the surrounding flowers and plants.

It knew the time had come.

However, unlike the previous two, the Purgatory Fiend Tiger chose to break through outside the Lin family's territory.

This was Lin Che's deliberate arrangement.

the reason is simple.

Just three months ago, Zhang Mo, the apprentice of City Lord Yan Shuming, broke through to the Golden Core stage.

That day, the city lord's mansion was brightly decorated, and Yan Shuming personally hosted a banquet to celebrate. All the prominent figures in Chuyang City attended.

Zhang Mo stood on the high platform, full of vigor, his golden core aura spreading outwards without any concealment, announcing to everyone: the City Lord's Mansion has gained another golden core cultivator.

This immediately threw the top-level combat power of Chuyang City into disarray.

To outsiders, all they see is that the Lin family has a Golden Core patriarch, and the City Lord's Mansion has another Golden Core deputy city lord in addition to Yan Shuming.

In comparison, the Lin family appeared weak and powerless.

Some smaller families have already begun to consider aligning themselves with the City Lord's Mansion. They may not say it, but their actions have already changed.

We used to send prayer cards during holidays, but this year we only sent a small gift.

Lin Che needs to make the Lin family appear more powerful on the surface in order to maintain balance.

The Yaren Dragon Beast is Lin Che's trump card and cannot be revealed.

Although the Heavenly Sacred Sparrow's breakthrough was complete, her existence was also Lin Che's secret weapon, and she could not be easily revealed to others.

The Hellfire Tiger is the best choice.

When Lin Che first appeared in Chuyang City, the spirit beast he sent out was the Crimson Flame Tiger.

The crimson tiger, majestic and imposing, left a deep impression on the cultivators of Chuyang City.

Later, its bloodline evolved into the Hellfire Tiger, which often appeared in the Lin family territory and interacted with the clansmen. The children liked to ride on its back and play, and the guest elders also showed it great respect.

Let it break through to the Golden Core stage, and then display it openly; no one will doubt it.

It was already a "star" among the Lin family's spirit beasts, so its breakthrough was just a natural progression.

The Lin family announced to the public that their family-bred spirit beast was about to break through to the Golden Core stage, and invited all fellow cultivators to witness it.

The news spread, and Chuyang City immediately became lively.

All the major families, independent cultivators, and merchants who could come did so, and those who couldn't came asked around for information.

……

The weather was perfect that day, with not a cloud in the sky.

Lin Che took the Hellfire Tiger outside Shattered Star Lake.

Many cultivators in Chuyang City saw the ferocious beast.

Its entire body was dark red, its fur resembled congealed blood, and it was surrounded by a faint, menacing aura.

It stood there quietly, like a silent mountain.

Those amber eyes looked down at the crowd, without any pressure or intimidation, only a calm composure, as if gazing upon one's own territory.

The area surrounding the Lin family's territory at Shattered Star Lake was packed with people, numbering at least a thousand.

Some came to watch the excitement, some to investigate the truth, and some simply wanted to share in the joy.

Some people even set up stalls selling spirit tea, snacks, and spirit fruits, resembling a bustling market.

Zhou Wanhong stood at the front of the crowd, his round face full of complex emotions.

He stared at the ferocious tiger of purgatory, lost in thought, his chubby fingers gently stroking a storage ring inside his sleeve.

Li Guanhai stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming.

He remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was calculating how the landscape of Chuyang City would change after the Lin family's breakthrough.

He subconsciously glanced at his granddaughter, Li Jin, on the Lin family's viewing platform.

After Jin'er married into the Lin family, the Li family's status did indeed rise, but the Lin family's rise was faster than he had expected.

Sun Zhiyuan crossed his arms and muttered something under his breath.

His gaze lingered on the Hellfire Tiger for a long time, then he sighed, his sigh filled with complex emotions.

While their own Golden Core cultivation was still in progress, the Lin family's spirit beasts were about to break through to the Golden Core stage.

The city lord's mansion also sent people to stand in a corner, watching everything silently.

Those eyes, sharp as a hawk's, swept across the crowd from time to time, taking in the expressions of everyone.

Sunlight spills onto the lake, shattering into countless golden scales; a gentle breeze rustles the reeds.

On the island in the middle of the lake, the Lin family members and their retainers all came out of their houses and looked up at the dark red figure in the sky.

Wang Lingsu stood on the viewing platform on the west side of Broken Star Lake, her hands folded in front of her, her face calm.

But her gaze remained fixed on the ferocious tiger of the purgatory, a barely perceptible tension in her eyes.

She had witnessed countless spirit beasts break through to higher levels, each time a life-or-death ordeal.

Liu Qingxue stood beside her, still with that aloof demeanor.

Su Wanwan stood a little behind, looking at the old fellow with some worry.

"Don't worry." Lin Xuanqi walked up to the mothers at some point, his voice steady.

"Since Father chose to make a breakthrough openly, he must have been absolutely certain of success." His gaze fell towards the island in the middle of the lake, his eyes full of trust.

Lin Xuanjing did not stand on the high platform.

He rode on the back of the Azure Sky Eagle, circling above Shattered Star Lake, looking down at the entire scene from above.

Those eyes, adept at capturing the subtle movements of the wind, were now intently watching every minute change in the Hellfire Tiger.

He is in charge of perimeter security today to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the chaos to cause trouble.

"Second Brother, how's the situation on your end?" Lin Xuanfeng's voice came through my ear.

"Everything is normal." Lin Xuanjing's gaze swept across the crowd.

"The city lord's mansion sent a scout to stand under the willow tree in the northeast corner, and there were also a few unfamiliar faces hiding behind the crowd, but none of them made any unusual moves."

"Keep a close eye on them." Lin Xuanfeng's voice remained cold and hard.

"Do you need to tell me?" Lin Xuanjing smiled slightly and patted the neck of the Azure Cloud Eagle.

The Azure Sky Eagle let out a clear cry, flapped its wings, and rose a few more feet.

On the ground, Lin Xuanfeng stood on the east side of the crowd, his hand on the hilt of his sword, his sharp gaze sweeping over every corner of the viewing area.

Behind him, dozens of young guards dressed in standard spirit armor stood in formation.

They stood up straight, holding uniform rifles in their hands, their youthful faces filled with seriousness.

This was their first time participating in such a large-scale security mission, and everyone was on edge.

……

Lin Che stood with his hands behind his back at the highest point of the island in the middle of the lake, his gaze calm.

He didn't speak, but just looked at his old companion who had been with him for many years from afar.

I remember that year, in the western part of Shattered Star Lake, I first encountered it.

It was just a Crimson Flame Tiger in the late Foundation Establishment stage, and it was badly injured and on the verge of death after being beaten by the Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow.

Now, it stands on the threshold of the Golden Elixir.

"Phew! Time flies!"