Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 774 Forbidden Alchemy

With the army's escort, they were not harassed by ferocious beasts along the way, which greatly boosted the town's residents' confidence in the army.

"Bai Qi, what exactly did you see just now?"

Bai Qiucha glanced at the soldiers around her and quietly asked Bai Qi.

Bai Qi remained silent upon hearing this, then glanced at Zhuge Chen, who was equally curious, before contacting Jerry and transmitting the scene he had just witnessed directly into their minds.

"This...this is...this is a human soul? And those are beast soul masters?"

Zhuge Chen was shocked, almost alerting the surrounding soldiers, while Bai Qiucha quickly figured out the key to the matter.

"There wouldn't be any Beast Soul Masters in this era, so could those ferocious beasts actually be humans in disguise?"

"No, their bodies are indeed those of ferocious beasts, only their souls are human."

Bai Qi shook his head, pointed to the soldiers in front of him, and said, "Don't forget what's most distinctive about this era..."

"The characteristics of this era..."

Bai Qiucha and Zhuge Chen exchanged a glance and simultaneously remembered something.

"Alchemy!"

The two immediately recalled the rumors about the Dark Emperor in the records, and their expressions also turned ugly.

I originally thought this forbidden alchemy technique was just a rumor, but I never expected it to be true!

The three of them fell silent and slowly followed the main group forward.

Finally, after traveling for most of the day, the troops came to a stop.

However, what they found before them was not the large town they had expected, but a hidden cave entrance.

"We're still quite a distance from here to our settlement. Let's rest here for a few days until the main force arrives, then we'll all set off together!"

"There's hot bread, barbecue, and comfortable beds here; you can get some rest!"

The leading soldier loudly announced the current situation, and the people, without suspicion, entered the cave in an orderly manner.

"Bai Qi, is there something wrong with this cave?"

Bai Qiucha glanced warily at the cave and said.

"It's definitely like a pyramid scheme."

Bai Qi nodded and said, "Let's go see what tricks they're up to."

"it is good."

The two nodded and followed the other villagers into the cave.

Unlike the outside world, the cave's structure was much better than Bai Qi and his companions had imagined.

After passing through a short, narrow passage, the road widens, with crisscrossing paths leading to different places.

"This place doesn't look like a temporary rest stop at all."

Looking at the square stone bricks under his feet, Bai Qi couldn't help but sneer, while Bai Qiucha also noticed something was wrong.

"This place is filled with a deathly aura; many people must have died here."

A flash of spiritual flame appeared in Bai Qiucha's eyes, and she said.

"Moreover, I feel like I've seen this place somewhere before."

"As expected, barring any unforeseen circumstances, these people will soon expose their true intentions."

Bai Qi pulled his cloak tighter to cover his eyes, but Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha beside him still sensed a murderous intent.

In this era where countless humans struggle to survive, the fact that someone would harm their own compatriots is definitely hitting Bai Qi and his companions where it hurts.

Sure enough, after entering the underground palace, soldiers led the group of people to have a good meal, then arranged for them to wash up. Once everything was ready, they were taken to a spacious square.

The square was decorated with great care, with strange patterns carved all over the ground and even the surrounding walls, making it look like an altar.

After everyone entered the square, the surrounding walls shone brightly, and then images appeared on them.

The scene flashing on the screen was none other than a ferocious beast slaughtering humans.

These scenes are presented from extremely unique angles, vividly depicting the agonizing expressions of humans killed by ferocious beasts. Even without sound, they still deeply moved these people.

The reason is simple: many of them had experienced similar things and only settled in the town after escaping by chance.

If it weren't for the army of the Creation Dynasty passing by, the scenes depicted in these images would have been their fate.

After an unknown amount of time, the images on the wall gradually disappeared, but the people in the square remained immersed in grief and fear.

Just then, a figure slowly descended from the sky, with a faint white light behind him, attracting everyone's attention.

"Are you afraid? Afraid that you too will end up like them, devoured by ferocious beasts?"

"Are you powerless? Watching your loved ones die before your eyes, and you can't do anything about it?"

"Are you angry? Those who wield great power live comfortably in luxurious houses, while you have to live in constant fear?"

"The root of all this is simple: you haven't mastered the power!"

The newcomer was dressed in white, and his voice was magnetic, as if it contained some kind of magical power. As soon as he opened his mouth, he stirred everyone's emotions.

By the time this person uttered his last words, the resentment in their eyes was practically leaping out of their sockets.

Awoo awoo!

(Human, I've detected a fluctuation of mental energy!)

"I've discovered it, and this feeling is quite familiar."

Bai Qi nodded and mimicked the angry expressions of those around him.

Seeing that his words had worked, the man in white was very satisfied. He opened his arms, and a dazzling holy light emerged from behind him, shining on everyone.

"So warm..."

The people who were bathed in the holy light immediately felt a warmth throughout their bodies. Their initial excitement gradually subsided, and their fatigue vanished.

"I know you are all ordinary people without the talent to tame beasts, but that's okay. As long as you believe in the Holy Light, you can still gain extraordinary power!"

As he spoke, he reached out and beckoned, and a gaunt man dressed in burlap clothes flew out from a distance and landed unsteadily in front of the man in white.

"Like you, he lost his home because of the ferocious beasts, and his family was killed by them. But between his helplessness and grief and his desire for revenge, he chose revenge."

The man in white paused, then suddenly declared loudly, "And my lord has given him this opportunity!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the gaunt man suddenly roared to the sky, and his originally thin body suddenly swelled up, turning into a muscular man more than two meters tall.

Just as the townspeople were reveling in the transformation of the muscular man, a giant black bear suddenly emerged from another passage and charged directly at the group.

The sudden appearance of the black bear terrified everyone, but the man in white did not make any move, only glancing at the man beside him.

The man immediately understood, leaped up, and instantly arrived in front of the black bear. The black bear also stood up on its hind legs and waved its paws at the man.

Seeing this, the man did not dodge, but instead stretched out his hands and forcefully caught the black bear's huge paws.

Not only that, after catching the black bear, the man pulled it up and slammed it to the ground with a beautiful over-the-shoulder throw.

boom!!!

A tremendous roar echoed throughout the entire square. Everyone was captivated by the man's immense power. Even when they saw him tear the black bear apart with his bare hands, they felt no fear, but rather excitement.

Can they really possess such immense power?

"Bai Qi, that person has a fusion-type talent, right?"

Upon seeing this, Zhuge Chen immediately asked in a low voice. Although this operation seemed amazing, it was just basic stuff for a beast tamer with a fusion-type talent.

Such deception methods could only work in ancient times when beast tamers were few in number and information was scarce.

Moreover, he was more inclined to believe this outcome than the one recorded in history.

"No, he's not a beast tamer, he's just an ordinary person."

Bai Qi's eyes flashed as he watched the man's fluctuating soul, ruthlessly shattering Zhuge Chen's illusions.

"So...it really is a product of alchemy...?"

Zhuge Chen sighed helplessly, and the light array that suddenly lit up in front of the white-robed man further confirmed their guess.

"These lunatics, do they really dare to use humans for transmutation?"

Bai Qiucha's gaze gradually turned cold as she looked at the common people who were somewhat eager to try under the influence of the white-robed man, and her fingers unconsciously began to move.

"If we didn't dare, where did those ferocious beasts we saw earlier come from?"

Bai Qi sneered. The human soul, the ferocious beast's body, and everything before him—the facts were laid bare.

These people refine humans and ferocious beasts to gain extraordinary powers that humans have never possessed before.

However, there seems to be some problems with this process. Judging from the condition of those ferocious beasts before, it seems that after the process is completed, they will lose their minds and completely become ferocious beasts!

This alchemy technique was listed as a forbidden art by historians in every era!

"Don't these people have any conscience?"

Zhuge Chen gritted his teeth, his gaze toward these people no different from that toward the Death Table cult.

"Conscience? If humans had it, would there still be infighting?"

A mocking smile appeared on Bai Qi's face. After seeing a commoner being led into the alchemy array by a man in white, he suddenly stood up.

"My fellow countryman, I understand how you feel, but please queue up."

Seeing Bai Qi walking towards him, the man in white smiled warmly and gently comforted Bai Qi. However, upon seeing the undisguised killing intent in Bai Qi's eyes, he immediately understood.

"You intend to disrupt the Lord's blessing ceremony? Are you a heretic from the tribe?!"

The man in white skillfully labeled Bai Qi as a lackey of the tribe, while the surrounding people looked terrified and quickly distanced themselves from Bai Qi.

Seeing that his words had taken effect, the white-robed man's lips curled up slightly, and with a wave of his hand, a spear of holy light appeared in his hand.

"Since you've come here so recklessly, let the Lord judge you!"

After saying that, the man in white threw the spear with all his might, and the holy light spear flew swiftly toward Bai Qi.

"What a...color I hate..."

As the Holy Light Spear drew ever closer, Bai Qi slowly took out the Absurd Mask and put it on. He then extended his right arm to block it, and the Holy Light Spear was absorbed by the Araki Shield, transforming into a white gem.

"You just said you received the Lord's blessing? Then you shouldn't be harmed by the Lord's power, right?"

Seeing the astonished look on the white-robed man's face, Bai Qi patted the Araki Shield, and the white gem immediately flew out of the shield and arrived in front of the white-robed man in an instant.

boom!!!

(End of this chapter)