Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

The spectators moved far away from the scene, where Barnes was about to fight the spiritual beast. They did not believe that Zachary would be able to control the unknown purple-winged beast.

Barnes was already prepared for battle. He took a step forward and was transported instantly next to the spiritual beast. A bright ball of flame appeared in his palm and it spun rapidly in mid-air. Without wasting a moment, he flung the condensed flame ball at the beast.

Sensing the approaching danger, the purple-winged spiritual beast growled ferociously. A purple energy force that looked like flames rose from its body, its power constantly surging. The beast was ready to attack.

"Hey! Calm down! Don't fight back!" Zachary ordered, frowning.

The beast glanced at Zachary, hesitating after hearing his order. But in the face of eminent danger, the beast's subconscious would only want to protect itself. It looked up and let out a roar that pierced the sky. With a sweep of its giant wings, it got ready to fight back.

Seeing the purple-winged beast's disobedience towards Zachary made many of the spectators gloat. They were waiting for this awkward situation where he would have to face utter defeat.

When the beast refused to obey his order, Zachary's eyes turned cold. He stood in front of the purple-winged spiritual beast, and then shook the Holy Bone Bracer in his hand violently. The next moment, a blue soul shadow appeared behind him, emitting an astonishing aura similar to that of a human Imperial Level warrior, but full of beast nature.

"Stop it!" Zachary roared, and the blue soul shadow surged out from behind him, instantly enveloping the spiritual beast. The powerful aura from the soul spread around it in an instant.

The beast howled in fear, shaken by the power of the blue soul shadow. The next moment, it fell down on one knee and submitted to Zachary.

The crowd gasped in shock. Only a moment earlier, the beast had been fierce and disregarded Zachary's order. But after the appearance of the blue soul shadow, it surrendered to him in an instant.

Zachary's blue soul shadow was indeed quite amazing. It emitted a strong aura that even surpassed his own strength.

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ill, the sudden decision was confusing.

"Is he saying that we can enter as well?" Vivian blurted out in a daze.

"That's right. It seems like you have benefited from Harley this time. You are allowed to enter because of him," Jay responded. He knew that the senior leaders had made an exception for the rest of his team only because of Zachary.

Tracy and the others shifted their eyes to Zachary with gratitude.

"That's all for today! You may disperse," Silas announced, waving his hand.

Soon, the disciples and some of the Imperial Level warriors scattered in groups while discussing among themselves about the tiring events of the day.

With a snort and a stern glance at Zachary, Barnes left as well.

"Harley, may I have a word with you?" Silas asked, approaching him.

Zachary nodded and left with him.

Walking out of the square, Silas took careful side glances at Zachary a few times, and then said with a bit of surprise in his tone, "Harley, you really are a brave young man! You have already obtained such incredible power at such a young age. Your talent, whether in weapon refinement or beast taming is absolutely amazing. I'm sure you will become a domineering warrior in the future, sooner or later!"

Judging from the tone of his praise, it seemed like Silas' words were genuine. Zachary had made a good impression on him.

"I'm flattered, sir. This is your first time seeing me, yet it sounds like you know me very well," Zachary replied in a casual tone.