In a valley between Tiger Mountains, there are several buildings that are shaped like Tiger's head. People wearing black uniforms are going here and there. They all had a sharp aura surrounding them and a murderous gaze. This is the Black Tiger sect and their members.
It is one of the most powerful sects in the Star Luo Empire. Its current sect head master is Hu Qianxing. It is said that they had a rivalry with the royal family of the Empire because of their Martial Spirit related to Tiger.
The Inherited Martial Spirit of Star Luo Royal family is White Tiger, whereas Back Tiger Sect's inherited Martial Soul is Black Tiger. Both Martial Spirit are Top grade and have similar strength, but due to some unfortunate events Black Tiger is always considered less powerful than White Tiger, and that's led to this rivalry.
Even though there is some truth to this, they will never accept it, even if they have to die.
In the main hall of Black Tiger Sect, Hu Qianxing is sitting on his throne looking seat, clearly displeased.
"What are those mutts doing? Taking so much time, just to hunt a single soul beast." He roared loudly.
All the others sitting below shivered in fear. They all knew how powerful & cruel he is & that's why no one came forward to express his opinion.
"You all are cowards. Hump! Hu Lin." Seeing everyone silent, he insulted them openly before calling Hu Lin, his most trusted subordinate.
"Please give me your orders, Sect Master." A man from the elders group emerged and kneeled in front of Hu Qinxing before asking for his orders.
"Go and find out why it is taking much longer to get a spirit ring. Also, if possible, help them to achieve what they couldn't." Hu Qianxing looked at his subordinate, and ordered him to find those five people and his son.
"As you wish, Sect Master." Hu Lin saluted before leaving the hall to look for them.
Seeing Hu Lin leaving, Hu Qianxing's eyes shone a cold light.
On the other side, Predacon is currently looking at the newly purchased item from system's shop, Disguise cloak.
"It says cloak, but why is it like a collar?" Looking at the Item, which is a metallic collar, he muttered.
He thought that the item might be a cloak, but it is a metallic collar looking more like an electronic device rather than a mysterious item from another world.
"Well, it certainly is otherworldly.", he thought, after all it certainly doesn't look like a soul tool.
"Anyway, let's try and see its efficiency." Thinking this, he put the metallic collar on. It perfectly fits on his neck and didn't look weird.
After putting it on, he uses soul power to activate the device. The device glowed a blue colored light and a ray of light scanned nearby objects.
After scanning a bunch of options appeared directly in my mind. Like; Ordinary Tree, Blue Silver Grass, Poisonous Vine, Rock Boulder, Black Tiger, Earth Driller Mouse, etc.
"Hmm, so I can disguise any form of thing. This is better than I thought." Recalling the options, he felt glad to buy this item.
"But, what disguise should I wear?" He started thinking.
After some thought, he finally chooses Black Tiger as his disguise. Because, he needs to leave this place as soon as he can, otherwise it will not be a good thing if those people come back seeking revenge.
When the disguise is chosen, the collar emitted blue light which covered his whole body like a thin, transparent cover.
And then in his eyes, his body changed into of Black Tiger. Though, he can still feel his body and knew it was just like an illusion cast on himself. Yet he marvelled after looking at himself.
"Incridible! I cannot find a tiny flaw in this disguise. It seems like my choice is right." He thought.
But after that he looked around, everywhere was already messed up by his explosive flame ray. Only that charred corpse remained.
Out of curiosity he examined the corpse, and it seemed like he had already made a fortune. Because, the corpse had a black colored bracelet with a black gem embedded, wrapped around his wrist.
"Essence Tool!" He marvelled at his luck, which seemed overflowing.
Essence Tool is basically treasure hard to purchase and impossible to find. There are some basic and rare functions of Essence Tool, like some can store Living objects, some can nurture herbs etc. What made it more valuable is that there is no method to produce an Essence Tool anymore.
After picking up the bracelet, he probed it with his spiritual power. But, he soon became disappointed to find nothing for his current use. The whole space is filled with nothing but golden & silver soul coins.
"Huh, seems like my emotion got wasted. Anyway, this is already the best that I can get from just a team of Hunters." He thought, but he didn't know that the bracelet's original owner is the Young Master of Black Tiger sect. Otherwise how could a mere soul beast hunting team get an essence tool?
But even if he knew, it would matter nothing to him.
After probing, he put it in the inventory. After all, it is the only way to keep it safe.
"Well, since the matter is finished. Let's start moving." Saying this, he dashed toward the inner area of Star Dou Forest.
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In an inconspicuous village, where life is thriving, three people arrived. They all are wounded, because some parts of their body is covered in bandages.
"Boss, is this the palace where the man you talk about resides?" A man asked with a doubtful expression.
"Yes, it is because he doesn't like the noisy atmosphere of cities. Also, when we meet him don't be noisy or question him arrogantly. Otherwise, we all may die." The Boss said with a fearful expression.
"Why are you scaring us Boss?" The man showed a scared expression while asking.
"I'm not scaring you, but warn you to be careful." Saying this, the boss stepped forward towards the village.
"Tsk, you yourself were careless when I told you to avoid that beast." Muttering, he also stepped forward to catch up with his boss and other companions.
These three were the remaining Team members that tried to capture Predacon. Hu Xiao, Lu Jun and Mu Yun. They were here to change their identity through private channels. And it was through a man Hu Xiao knew.
But, this is also a dangerous job for them, because that person is eccentric.
Yet, it is safer than going back to Black Tiger sect and facing the wrath of Hu Qianxing.