Emperor of Soul Pets

Chapter 2: Taylor Wu

Jiangdoa was the capital city of the famous Hua Kingdom. It was most famous for the rank 7 Elders Forest that was home to various powerful Rank 7 soul monsters, some of which had evolved to the monarch rank.

Many soul trainers traveled from far and wide in hopes of catching the Dusklight Wolves or Steelback Apes that were indigenous to this region. It could be said that the popularity of these two soul monsters was directly responsible for the kingdom's rise in the past few decades. And, the man responsible for the sudden rise in these soul monsters' popularity, was none other than Rao Taylor, winner of two Summit of the Braves. Through the immensely difficult, and life-threatening competition, Rao Taylor's main monsters were a Dusklight Wolf and Steelback Ape. These two monsters were of course supplemented by others, but they made an appearance in almost every fight. As a result, there were those who called Rao Taylor, Dusklight Wu, or Steel Wu.

As for Rao Taylor, to the world's shock, rather than continue on his soul trainer path, he decided to take a break and subsequently returned to his home kingdom. Through various channels, it became known that he retired to settle down with one of his close traveling companions who was pregnant with his child.

When Rao Taylor returned to the kingdom, he was granted a massive estate and all the honors by the various factions, and every street sang his praises. Primarily a reticent man, Rao Taylor, thanked the factions and then retreated into his new home, from which he barely made an appearance.

However, despite not showing his face in public, and rejecting all interviews, Taylor Wu's name did not leave the people's lips. There were even those who wondered if this sleeping dragon would one day vie for the city lord position.

It would have been enough if only the common people had these thoughts. Unfortunately, there were those in high positions who feared Rao Taylor's strength and thus wanted him dead and gone.

These maelstroms of emotions led to the tragedy that blotted the afternoon sky, as just over two years after Rao Taylor's return, the magnificent estate burned under the afternoon sunlight.

Crackle...

Within the burning estate, a handsome chocolate-skinned man clutched his chest and fell to a knee. The man's grey eyes glared at the soul monster formation that surrounded him.

Thirty-some soul pet trainers and over one hundred soul pets carefully surrounded the young man, locking down the formation to prevent any chance of escape.

"Ah, Dusklight Wu. Who would have thought you would meet your end like this." One of the younger men amongst the formation stepped out. He seemed to be in his early thirties and had eyes like a hawk's. The man wore a golden robe with a pair of crossed Steelback Ape arms depicted on the helm. He grinned as he examined the famed soul trainer. "You should have accepted my father's offer, don't you think?"

The fallen man revealed to be Rao Taylor, glared at the youth. "Bu Chen. Be it you or your father, I will never work for people who see soul monsters as tools." With a sneer, he spat out blood and then raised his hand. "Clear the way, Tyrant!"

Following, Rao Taylor's shout, a massive gold summoning circle appeared on the compound's floor.

"No!" Bu Chen's expression turned ugly when he saw the summoning circle. "Stop him!"

Ten Steelback Apes leaped forward at his command and readied heavy punches to obliterate the young man.

BOOM!
However, just before they reached Taylor, a massive force suddenly sent them flying back.

"Rooar!"

A 5-meter tall Diamondback Ape appeared in front of Taylor, swinging five-meter rod. It was the force from this rod that blasted away the other apes. The Diamondback Ape glared at the forces gathered in front and then turned to look at Taylor. Its eyes held a bit of melancholy as it knew they were outnumbered. More than likely, neither of them would make it out alive.