Chapter 6: Go to hell!

Every insult that fell upon Iwao's ears felt exceedingly grating. His anger was burning intensely. "Alright, she's not worth discussing further. Let's sit down and continue drinking." Omega waved his hand, seeming reluctant to dwell on the matter. In his view, Tammy was nothing more than a dying person, her only purpose being a bargaining chip for cooperation with the Clayton Family. What use was there in talking so much about her? Hatred boiled in Iwao's heart like boiling water. He suddenly shot up, a terrifying aura erupting around him, engulfing everything. "Who's there?" Omega reacted the fastest, instantly summoning his Companion Beast, Silver-Horned Rhino. The Silver-Horned Rhino was a Fourth Rank Companion Beast, roaring with surging air waves, terrifying like a mountain range. He was the strongest among this group, reaching the First Level of Earth Spirit Realm. In the glow of the fire, Iwao's face was extremely cold, his killing intent chilling. "Haha, who would've thought it was you, this useless piece of trash!" Omega first paused, then burst into laughter. The entire Leach Family had been hunting Iwao, and now they had stumbled upon him by chance. "It's really him!" "I heard his Companion Beast died, and his cultivation was crippled." "Being so arrogant, tired of living, huh?" Behind Omega, his cronies also joined in with mocking remarks. Before, Iwao was a super genius they could only look up to, they didn't even have the courage to approach him. Now that the genius had fallen into the abyss, they reveled in humiliating him. It seemed that only by doing so could they find satisfaction! "Iwao, if you had escaped far away, out of the Great Cyan Empire, we wouldn't have any way to deal with you. Who would've thought you were hiding here in the Purple Chain Mountain? Did your brain, along with your cultivation, get crippled?" Omega sneered, "Besides, without an Illusionary Beast, I could make you cough up blood with just one punch!" "Who said he doesn't have an Illusionary Beast? Kid, open your eyes wide and look, Mr. Travis is here!" Travis suddenly jumped onto Iwao's head, looking ferocious. However, with his delicate appearance, he seemed far from being associated with the word "ferocious." For a moment, everyone stared in disbelief. Then, laughter erupted, echoing throughout. "Are you trying to make us laugh on purpose?" "This little thing, it might break if you pinch it." "Iwao, where did you find this Beast? Do you think by signing a Blood Contract, you can catch up in cultivation?" The disciples of many prestigious families couldn't stop laughing. If an Illusionary Beast died, there was another path to take. That was, signing a Blood Contract with a Beast cub less than three days old. Beast Tamers could still cultivate with a Contract Beast, but the synergy couldn't compare to that with an Illusionary Beast. The Silver-Horned Rhino let out a low roar, its sound waves rolling, causing leaves around to flutter down as if in protest. Travis sneered, "Hahaha, interesting, interesting! I've roamed the world for so many years, and I've never encountered such a fool like you. Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!" Though his memory was completely lost, the pride deeply ingrained in his bones had not diminished by even a fraction. "That sickly Tammy will probably be played to death by the young master of the Clayton Family..." Omega chuckled, "Too bad I haven't tasted her yet!" "Anyone who insults my sister, go to hell!" Iwao roared explosively and attacked fiercely. "Unfortunately, it's you who'll die!" Omega's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "Get him, crush him!" The Silver-Horned Rhino roared and, with a stride of nearly ten meters, charged fiercely, causing the ground to tremble and shake as if a towering mountain was bearing down. It felt as if a mountain was pressing down on them. "Watch my move!" Travis became exceptionally violent, plunging his slender arms into the ground. The next moment, four thick, dragon-like vines burst out from under Silver-Horned Rhino's feet, madly intertwining in the air, forming a terrifying prison that tightly bound it. The Silver-Horned Rhino roared in agony, struggling to break free. But the vines were lined with numerous thorns that deeply pierced its skin. On the other side, before Omega could react, Iwao sent him flying with a single punch. "Boom! Boom! Boom!" His body crashed through three large trees in succession before finally coming to a halt. "Pfft!" Omega spat out blood, fear evident in his eyes. "I'm at the First Level of Earth Spirit Realm, why don't I have the strength to fight back?" "This kid has clearly been crippled!" All the laughter in the crowd came to an abrupt halt. The young masters looked on with disbelief in their eyes. "This can't be happening. You've clearly been crippled. Why do you still have the strength of the Earth Spirit Realm?" Omega roared hoarsely, his face filled with despair. "Dead men need not know so much," Iwao said indifferently as he walked forward, raising his hand and smashing Omega's head to pieces without hesitation. Facing his former clan member, Iwao showed no mercy. On the other side, the situation of the Silver-Horned Rhino was equally tragic. It was tormented by the vines, covered in wounds, barely clinging to life. "Iwao, why did you kill him? Absorb him! Enhance yourself! Don't you understand?" Travis anxiously hopped around, looking as if he couldn't bear the missed opportunity. After its master died, an Illusionary Beast would become extremely weak and gradually die. Travis was afraid that the Silver-Horned Rhino would die too, so he quickly manipulated the vines, frantically drawing life force from it. After a few breaths, the massive body of the Silver-Horned Rhino was reduced to a skeleton. "I've made a big loss, a big loss." Travis muttered incessantly, heartbroken. If he could absorb a Beast Tamer at the First Level of Earth Spirit Realm, the improvement would be considerable. Iwao's cold gaze swept across the entire scene, his murderous intent boiling. "Iwao, we were just chatting behind your back, we didn't do anything wrong." "Even if you're overbearing, you can't kill us too, right?" "What does Tammy's fate have to do with us?" "Yeah, we represent the major families behind us, while you're alone, can't afford to offend us." "You've already offended the Leach Family. If you offend us as well, there won't be a place for you in the entire Great Cyan Empire!" Though inwardly afraid, those Young Masters still tried to save face. Iwao's expression was icy as he charged forward, aiming at those dozen or so Young Masters. "This kid, whenever it involves his sister, he always shows intense murderous intent..." Travis scratched the green leaves on his head, feeling deeply emotional. Then, he suddenly realized something and hurriedly rushed forward. "Don't, don't rush to kill, leave some for me!" Most of these family disciples were at the Ninth and Tenth Levels of the Human Spirit Realm, not a single one at the Earth Spirit Realm. Killing them was as easy as slaughtering chickens and dogs, not even worth mentioning. Half an hour later, Iwao was covered in blood, a hint of relief in his expression. This slaughter might not have avenged him, but it was crucial to him. It heralded the return of the once-famous prodigy, Iwao!