Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 327 True Venerable Rank
A secluded dwelling by the water and moon.

Outside the secluded cave dwelling, four figures stood.

The person in the lead was slender and dressed in a light green dress; she was none other than Shu You, a true disciple of the Mirror Moon Sect.

Behind her stood three cultivators, one man and two women, all with sharp eyes and extraordinary bearing. The one with the lowest cultivation level was at least in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

The female cultivator in the white dress closest to Shu You was the strongest, having reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from entering the Golden Core stage.

However, these renowned prodigies of the Mirror Moon Sect appeared calm, but their slightly pursed lips betrayed their inner tension.

Just then, a beam of light descended from the sky, revealing Chen Beiwu's figure.

"Shu You respectfully welcomes Your Majesty back to the manor."

Shu You took a deep breath, stepped forward, and gracefully bowed.

"No need to be polite."

Chen Beiwu's eyes flickered as he looked at the three people behind Shu You.

Upon seeing this, Shu You immediately stood up and introduced them: "My lord, these three are Gu Chun, Wang Hao, and Bai Zhi. They are all disciples who have gained fame in the sect in recent years. They have long admired you, my lord, and are willing to follow you to establish a lineage and serve the sect to the death."

"I have brought them here today to ask for your instructions, my lord."

As soon as Shu You finished speaking, the three of them bowed in unison and said, "Greetings, Daozi."

"Get up, everyone," Chen Beiwu said calmly.

Hearing this, Shu You felt a great weight lifted from her heart, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on her face.

During the fourteen years that the lord was in seclusion, she did more than just sit idly by. She roughly constructed the overall framework of the Beast Taming lineage, only lacking the crucial lineage leader.

Now that she had gained her lord's approval, she was naturally overjoyed.

Gu Chun, Wang Hao, and Bai Zhi, the three prodigies, also stood up, looking at Chen Beiwu with eager eyes.

"Since you have gained Junior Sister Shu's approval, then come with me into the manor."

With a thought, Chen Beiwu activated the cave's protective barrier and stepped inside.

“Pale orange”, “Dark blue”, “Pale orange”, “Dark clouds overhead”.

They sat down in order to drink tea, and Chen Beiwu watched the fortunes of Shu You and the other three with great interest.

Of the four, Wang Hao's luck was the worst, and his chances of becoming a Golden Core True Person were slim.

Gu Chun and Bai Zhi are quite lucky. If they can obtain the Golden Palace Pill and the secret technique for forming the Golden Core, they should have a 70-80% chance of advancing to the Golden Core stage in the future.

Shu You's luck is the most outrageous. Fourteen years have passed, and the scarlet and black luck on his body has not only not continued to decrease, but has become more and more intense, and there are even faint signs of dark clouds covering his head.

If Shu You had not heeded his advice and had left the sect at will, she would probably have died within two days.

"Work hard for me from now on, and I won't treat my own people unfairly."

Noticing the three's nervousness, Chen Beiwu chatted with them for a while before making a promise.

"Greetings, Master of the Pulse."

Gu Chun, Wang Hao, and Bai Zhi all showed surprise in their eyes.

As their cultivation levels increased, they became increasingly aware of how difficult it was to break through to the Golden Core stage without any backing in a major sect like the Mirror Moon Sect!

talent?

The Mirror Moon Sect has no shortage of talent.

Inheritance, resources, cultivation techniques, guidance, and powerful backers are the key factors that determine how far a cultivator can go.

Daozi Chen Zi'ang is undoubtedly the strongest backer they can currently contact, especially after the lineage leader successfully attained the position of a True Person.

Chen Beiwu nodded slightly, multitasking as he inquired about the progress of Shu You and the other three in opening their meridians, while simultaneously lowering his mind to the Nine-Breath Chaos.

"Buzz!"

In the depths of the chaotic world, a wisp of purple mist, neither cloud nor rosy cloud, indescribable in words, was slowly drifting.

The phantom of the auspicious red dragon that appeared after Chi Quan intertwined with another phantom of the red dragon, constantly chasing the purple energy, and occasionally letting out a dragon roar.

'It's actually the true purple aura of a Venerable One!'

Chen Beiwu's mind stirred slightly, and he activated the Nine Breaths Breath Absorption Divine Power.

His intuition told him that this purple aura did not come from the appointment of the next sect leader of the Mirror Moon Sect, nor from the Beast Taming lineage, but from the favor and recognition of the Heavenly One Northern Sea Mirror.

'The Primordial Dao Artifact is indeed extraordinary.'

Chen Beiwu suppressed the turmoil in his heart.

With just one act of recognition and transmission of the Dharma, he was able to seize a wisp of purple energy through the Nine Breaths of Chaos.

If this happens a few more times, wouldn't he be able to take off directly!
The only thing that Chen Beiwu regretted was that this purple aura could not be transformed into a fortuitous encounter, nor could it be used to enhance Tie Dan with the technique of gathering fortune.

If possible, combining Tie Dan with the dual evolution of [Purifying Karma Burning Dragon] and [Candlelight Emperor] would be a more reliable approach.

However, this is not a bad thing. With this purple aura suppressing his position and replenishing his fortune, the stronger his comprehension, the greater his chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation stage in the future.

With this thought in mind, Chen Beiwu used his divine sense to probe the extremely peculiar aura behind the Crimson Dragon of Fortune.

This mass of fortune is a mixture of scarlet, gray, white, green, blue, orange, and red radiance, making it look exceptionally dazzling, yet it seems to be in the process of taking shape, merely a combination of countless energies brewing and nurturing together.

Chen Beiwu activated his supernatural powers to carefully sense the energy and discovered that this energy came from the newly established Beast Taming lineage of the sect.

However, he has been in seclusion for many years and has not yet been able to open his meridians and accept disciples, so the fortune of the Beast Taming lineage is still gathering and being nurtured.

After Chen Beiwu finished multitasking to determine the changes in his own fortune, the conversation about the high-ranking members of the Beast Taming lineage came to an end, leaving only Shu You in the cave.

"Senior Sister Shu succeeded?" Chen Beiwu raised an eyebrow, teasingly.

He hadn't forgotten that Senior Sister Shu had always been hung up on Gu Chun back then.

“Junior Sister Gu is the Lord’s person, how could this servant dare to lay a hand on her?”

Shu You shook her head and took two steps forward to pour tea and water for Chen Beiwu.

She admires beautiful women, but she also knows the importance of things and won't let beauty cloud her judgment.

The reason for recruiting Gu Chun was simply that he had good aptitude, was at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and was a second-tier mid-grade alchemist who was beneficial to the Beast Taming lineage. He was also considered a good prodigy among the disciples of the Southern Wilderness.

Just then, Shu Youmei's eyes shifted slightly, and she said softly, "Has my lord ever heard of the secret method of Qi Luck?"

Chen Beiwu put down his teacup, looked at Shu You, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Is this a coincidence or a test?

Logically speaking, if even the patriarch couldn't detect his secret, it would be impossible for Senior Sister Shu, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, to glean even a hint of it.

"Nature knows."

Chen Beiwu smiled calmly: "The ancient texts of the sect say that those with prosperous fortune are favored by heaven and earth, have extraordinary comprehension, and can turn danger into safety on the path of cultivation. Opportunities will come naturally, and breaking through realms will be as easy as drinking water."

"But the path of destiny is elusive and elusive, difficult to grasp, even for great masters of cultivation."

The "qi observation technique" and "fate-altering method" circulating in the cultivation world today are mostly false rumors or fraudulent schemes.

Seeing Chen Beiwu's reaction, Shu You felt relieved. A faint light flashed from her storage ring, and she took out an ancient jade slip, which she presented with both hands.

"In my early years, by chance, I obtained a fragment of a secret technique for studying the way of destiny in an ancient ruin. It is called the Secret Record of Xuan Tian Cheng Yun Na Qi Chang Sheng".

"This method is profound and obscure, incomplete and imperfect. I am dull-witted and have only grasped the basics after many years of study."

At this point, Shu You took a deep breath and said seriously, "This method is a hidden gem in my hands. Let alone avoiding calamities and achieving immortality, or borrowing fortune to attain the Dao, even getting started is extremely difficult. Only by offering it to my lord can it be put to full use."

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu solemnly accepted the jade slip.

Good heavens, no wonder Shu You never leaves the sect, yet her luck gets worse year by year.

It turns out that the secret method of cultivating one's fortune had gone wrong, thus damaging one's own fortune.

It seems that this "Secret Record of Profound Heaven's Mandate of Fortune and Absorption of Qi for Longevity" does have some merit. Thinking of this, Chen Beiwu closed his eyes, and with a thought, obscure and difficult-to-understand strange scriptures slowly appeared in his spiritual sea.

These scriptures are precious words, containing profound and mysterious Taoist wisdom.

Even with Chen Beiwu's comprehension of the Nine Breaths Breathing Technique, the Primordial Golden Elixir, the Three Meridians Enhancement, and the Tai Xuan Guardian One Amplification, he still needed to calm his mind and concentrate to carefully ponder it.

'This method is indeed wondrous!'

'Such a technique of borrowing luck to avoid calamity is unparalleled, not only in the Southern Wilderness, but even within the Immortal Alliance.'

'However, compared to the Nine Breaths Breath Control Divine Power, it is utterly unremarkable and not worth pursuing in depth.'

Chen Beiwu opened his eyes and shook his head slightly.

Upon seeing this scene, Shu You's heart sank.

Did she send the wrong gift?

Even a peerless genius like our lord, who possesses great fortune, cannot comprehend the "Secret Record of Profound Heaven's Mandate of Fortune and Absorption of Qi for Longevity".

Then wouldn't she be unable to help Senior Sister Jiang and repay the kindness she once showed?

"Senior Sister Shu, you're very kind. Although this secret technique is incomplete, it involves the principles of Qi and destiny, and it has given me some inspiration. Thank you."

After saying that, Chen Beiwu flipped his hand and casually handed Shu You a jade slip: "This is for you, it may be beneficial to your cultivation, Senior Sister."

His words were not just polite talk. The "Secret Record of Longevity by Absorbing Qi and Receiving Qi from the Mysterious Heaven" may be useless, but it is not entirely without purpose. It contains three methods for borrowing and suppressing fortune.

These three formations are ingenious, especially the Luck-Borrowing Formation. If it could be set up inside the cave, Chen Beiwu's ability to accumulate luck using supernatural powers might be enhanced.

"It is my duty to do my utmost for my lord, and I do not deserve any thanks."

Shu You took the jade slip and probed it with her divine sense. Her red lips parted slightly, and her hands holding the jade slip trembled slightly.

Secret Techniques for Core Formation!

A flawed secret technique of Qi and Luck that he himself could not even grasp was actually exchanged for a superior secret method of forming the Golden Core that directly leads to the Golden Core Path.

Shu You suddenly looked up, her gaze towards Chen Beiwu so tender it seemed to drip with affection.

"Take it. It's just a Core Formation technique. The sooner you form your core, the better you can serve me in the future," Chen Beiwu said calmly.

The Core Formation Secret Method, which is treasured by cultivators in the Southern Wilderness, is nothing more than an ordinary thing in the Immortal Alliance.

"This servant will certainly not fail my master's expectations."

At this moment, Shu You's loyalty and sense of belonging to Chen Beiwu reached their peak.

With such a magnanimous lord, how can one not achieve the Great Dao?

If she weren't afraid of being disliked by her master, she would even have wanted to warm his bed and serve him tonight.

"By the way, did Senior Sister Wan'er successfully form her core?" Chen Beiwu changed the subject.

"Fairy Yunwan is still in seclusion."

Shu You lowered her head to pour tea, suppressing her surprise while feeling quite conflicted.

"If you have something on your mind, you can speak frankly." Chen Beiwu glanced at Shu You.

Shu You took a deep breath, her face showing difficulty, and remained silent.

"Speak," Chen Beiwu said, his tone unchanged.

"It's about Senior Sister Jiang."

Shu Youyao bit her lip and said, "Senior Sister Jiang has defected, and the sect has issued the highest level of kill order against her. Any sect disciple who sees her must kill her."

"Jiang Yuyan has defected! What crime did she commit?" Chen Beiwu frowned slightly.

Jiang Yuyan and Shu You have some connection. Jiang Yuyan is also a renowned disciple of the sect, with impeccable lineage.

Logically speaking, the possibility of such a prodigy betraying his sect is extremely slim, unless it is a capital offense.

"Killing his master!"

Shu You took a deep breath, her tone complicated.

Chen Beiwu suddenly looked up, his eyes showing surprise.

If he remembered correctly, Jiang Yuyan's master was the fourth elder of the main lineage, the master of the Talisman Hall, and Yu Zhaoli, a great cultivator who had reached the Golden Core stage and was hailed as the Floating Pagoda True Man by the five major sects of the Earthly Realm.

Jiang Yuyan, a Foundation Establishment prodigy, was able to kill her master and defect, and even cross borders to kill Yu Zhaoli. Such achievements are not just simple valor, but can even be described as unbelievable.

"I can't handle this," Chen Beiwu shook his head.

Killing one's master is a serious crime, let alone the fact that Jiang Yuyan killed a senior elder of the sect's main lineage.

Even if he were the sect leader of Jingyue Sect, let alone the fact that he is currently just a Dao Child, it would be impossible for him to set such a precedent.

"This servant dares not ask that Your Majesty can resolve this matter. I only ask that if Your Majesty encounters Senior Sister Jiang outside, and if the circumstances permit, you should give her a chance to explain herself."

Shu You bowed deeply and presented the newly acquired Core Formation jade slip with both hands.

She knew how unreasonable her request was, but Shu You simply couldn't bear to watch her former benefactor walk down a path of death.

Chen Beiwu remained calm, showing no sign of joy.

Looking down at Shu You, who was kneeling on the ground and trembling slightly, he tapped his fingers lightly on the tea table.

After a long while, the knocking stopped.

"Get up. The rules of the sect have their own authority."

Upon hearing this, Shu You's heart sank.

However, Chen Beiwu's next words made her look up in surprise.

"But I will find out the truth about this matter. If Jiang Yuyan has no intention of betraying the sect or becoming an enemy of the sect, I will punish her according to the circumstances. But if she harbors rebellious intentions, then death is no pity. Do you understand?"

"This servant understands!" Shu You replied quickly.

"Go down. After the Core Formation Ceremony, I will formally open my meridians and accept disciples."

Watching Shu You's figure disappear, Chen Beiwu exhaled a breath of stale air.

Shu You is capable, loyal, and a good subordinate. With her overseeing the Beast Taming lineage, Chen Beiwu can focus on his cultivation without worrying about miscellaneous tasks.

Compared to establishing the Beast Taming lineage, giving Jiang Yuyan a chance to defend herself is a trivial matter.

After all, unless absolutely necessary, few Foundation Establishment cultivators would be willing to risk their lives to assassinate a Golden Core Perfection cultivator; there must be some hidden reason behind it.

But no matter how secretive she was, in order to maintain the sect's prestige, Jiang Yuyan would probably not be able to escape death in the end.

With this thought in mind, Chen Beiwu produced the "Tianyi Beiming Wanxiang Daolu" in his hand.

The Southern Wilderness is too dangerous; even a Golden Core cultivator can die at the hands of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

His current cultivation level is only at the late Golden Core stage, and his strength is barely enough to kill a Nascent Soul stage True Monarch. It's not time for him to become arrogant yet.

"Om."

The Mustard Spirit Ring trembled slightly, and the golden egg slowly appeared.

"???"

Looking at the jade slip in front of him, Jin Dan tilted his head to the side, his eyes full of question marks.

"If you're tired of studying the 'Primordial Cave True Azure Flower Controlling Myriad Tribulations and Myriad Spirits Immortal Technique,' you can try this technique. Illusion techniques happen to be your forte," Chen Beiwu said with a smile.

The Daoist Record [Return to Truth] and the sect's secret Yuan Technique [Mirror Cause, Moon Fruit, Profound Illumination Heart Sutra] corroborate each other, which may allow the Golden Egg's Mirror Flower Water Moon to break through to the fourth realm "A Moment of Vast Ocean, A Snap of a Finger Turns into Mulberry Fields", resulting in a surge in strength.

After arranging the golden eggs, Chen Beiwu took out the "Secret Record of Xuan Tian Cheng Yun Na Qi Chang Sheng" and began to try to set up a luck-borrowing formation.

If this luck-borrowing formation is effective, the three golden energies he has accumulated over fourteen years with his supernatural powers may be able to fuse and transform into a lucky red dragon before the Immortal Sect Exchange Conference begins, helping Tie Dan complete his bloodline sublimation and evolution.

(End of this chapter)