Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

It wasn't long before the huge ship started to dock, and the Imperial Level warriors were all set to disembark, their faces flushed with excitement.

"Pay close attention to me first, everyone. This training will last for a month. After that period, be sure to gather back here on schedule. If you miss the time, you'll suffer the consequences!" Barnes raised his voice at once as he carried out the announcement. "I'll go over again the major rule in the Beast Tamer Space. Unless someone's life is in a life-and-death situation, it does not allow him to execute any treasure beast within the Beast Tamer Space. If he is found guilty of killing any, he will face severe punishment. All of you should keep this fundamental rule in mind!"

All the Imperial Level warriors nodded to signify their acknowledgment.

After the ship arrived at the shore, everyone in attendance got off the ship and soon formed groups. Most of these warriors belonged to Crane College's powerful clans, so they joined forces with their clansmen. Also, the Beast Tamer Space was a treacherous place. Without superb strength, it was best not to act alone.

After the last remaining Imperial Level warrior stepped off the ship, Zachary, Alisa, and their other companions piled out at last.

"Which area should we go to first?" Linda spun around to ask Alisa.

"What do you mean by asking which area?" Zachary asked that instant.

"Well, here is the thing. The Beast Tamer Space has several districts, and the treasure beasts in each area are of different types and levels. If you came here this time intending to tame precious beasts or collect their eggs, you should go to the novice area. The novice area is the lowest level in all the areas, convenient for the newcomers. Many common treasure beasts found there are easier to tame, and these treasure beasts' eggs are easy to collect. It should be the perfect place for you to proceed," Alisa explained without delay.

Zachary and his companions exchanged looks with each other after listening to her statement.

"With our combined strength, it would be such a waste to go to the novice area. I think we must go straight to the area where Imperial Level treasure beasts at the premium stage are situated. There, we will have the chance to catch a few powerful treasure beasts to make as our second treasure beasts. With the Imperial Level Warrior Contest coming up, we won't have enough time to train and raise any treasure bea

and Linda went into the deeper of this area first.

"With the strength of the five of us, it seems a bit too wasteful if we all gather together, so why don't we split up as well." Kemp suggested at once after the two women went ahead.

"Sure. Let's try that. But it seems like it's a bit troublesome to split up the five of us," Tracy retorted with a slight nod.

"I'll act alone," Zachary answered at once.

"No way! How can that work? You are the weakest among us. It's too dangerous for you to work solo!" Tracy rejected promptly and rocked her head.

"Don't worry about me, Tracy. Have you forgotten that I now have three powerful bodyguards by my side?" Zachary consoled her with a warm smile.

After hearing his words, Tracy recalled that Zachary had three powerful treasure beasts, notably the Sun-swallowing Beast, one of the ten sacred beasts. Thus, even if Zachary acted alone, there shouldn't be too much of a threat to his life.

"Then I'll go ahead first." After speaking, Zachary initiated the Shadow Pace and disappeared.

"Tracy, you will work with Nola," Kemp said to Tracy.

"Okay, but be careful you guys," Tracy answered with a nod. Soon, the four of them parted ways after forming two groups and explored the area.

Not long after Kemp and his companion set out, Kemp said, "Hey, my friend, let's look for beasts separately. If we find a suitable and tamable treasure beast, we will signal and notify the other and then we will unite to tame it."

"Sounds like a plan," the other warrior replied with no objection.

Kemp wasted no time. He then left with a sinister smile plastered on his face.