Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 356 The Gathering of Heroes Begins
What is a cultivator who has reached the Golden Core stage?

"The Golden Elixir forms the foundation, and the Divine Elixir is integrated; the Purple Palace is opened, and the Yang Spirit is initially condensed."

This sentence seems simple, but it is actually fraught with difficulties.

After a cultivator from the Immortal Alliance advances to the peak of the Golden Core stage, they must gradually introduce their three souls and seven spirits into the Golden Core, using the Immortal Golden Nature and Earthly Fiend True Qi to nurture and refine it, removing impurities and transforming their divine soul from a Yin spirit to a Yang spirit, thus comprehending the profound realm of "the spirit resides within the elixir, and the elixir is the spirit."

Then, in the Purple Mansion between the eyebrows, that is, in the Niwan Palace of the upper dantian, a prototype of Yang God with the dual characteristics of 'original self' and 'co-participation' is condensed.

To put it simply, the embryonic form of the Purple Mansion Yang Spirit is not only the initial combination of the Great Dao cultivated by the Golden Core True Person with the Three Souls and Seven Spirits, but also the prelude to the Golden Core cultivator's attainment of the Dao True Lord and the forging of the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul. Furthermore, it is the transformation and sublimation of the essence of life and the essence of the soul.

The reason why most Golden Core cultivators in the Immortal Alliance stop at the True Person level and have no hope of becoming a True Lord is not because the Nascent Soul True Lord level is so difficult or the tribulations of inner demons are so terrifying.

Instead, many Golden Core cultivators do not know how to achieve the formation of the Purple Mansion, the departure of the Yang Spirit from the body, and the ascent to the other side of the Purple Mansion, thus smoothly entering the perfect Golden Core realm.

That's why Chen Beiwu couldn't help but be moved when he heard the name Yan Yang Liquid.

The Yan Yang Liquid is no ordinary substance; it is a rare fourth-order Xuan Liquid renowned by the Tianyan Immortal Sect.

Its shape resembles flowing red gold, and it feels warm to the touch. It contains pure yang energy. After Golden Core cultivators consume it, it can remove the yin impurities in their soul and accelerate the process of condensing the nascent form of the yang spirit.

However, this alone was not enough to make the Yan Yang Liquid famous and coveted by countless Golden Core cultivators in the Immortal Alliance.

Its mystery lies in the fact that the effect of taking it is not fixed, but is closely related to the cultivator's own talent, the beast he takes with him, and the foundation of his golden core.

Those with mediocre talent can often successfully condense the rudimentary form of Yang God in just a few years by consuming Yan Yang Liquid.

However, such nascent forms of Yang God often have dim spiritual light, vague shapes, and distinct characteristics, requiring cultivators to spend a lot of time repeatedly refining them.

Those with exceptional talent and a solid foundation have a certain probability of entering the 'Pure Yang Soul Forging' enlightenment state after consuming the Yan Yang Liquid.

This state of enlightenment will make the process of a cultivator condensing the rudimentary form of the Yang Spirit extremely long, possibly lasting ten years or even several decades.

During this period, cultivators need to endure the suffering of pure yang soul forging. Those with weak will are prone to losing their composure, and those with insufficient foundation are prone to failing to condense yang, thus wasting all their previous efforts.

In return, once successful, the nascent Yang God that the cultivator has condensed will possess a trace of the power of the Purple Mansion Yang God, radiating spiritual light, naturally divine, and perfectly matching the cultivator's true form, greatly increasing the probability of becoming a True Monarch in the future.

"It was just a discussion of the Dao, yet this item is far too precious."

Chen Beiwu waved his hand, declining the offer.

He is currently at the peak of the Golden Core stage. If he could consume the Yan Yang Liquid, he could probably save a lot of cultivation time and advance to the Perfect Golden Core stage.

However, Chen Beiwu also knew that there were no free spirit stones in the world, and the Yan Yang Liquid that was offered to him might be a bit too hot to handle. It would be better to decline it first and see what Zhao Chen was really up to.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen was slightly taken aback.

He came from a noble family, and this was the first time he had ever given a gift. He had given the Yan Yang Liquid, which was hard for even a Golden Core cultivator to refuse, but he never expected to be rejected.

'Is it not enough?'

Zhao Chen realized what was happening and took out a bright red jade bottle from his storage ring.

The temperature in the entire hall soared the moment the jade bottle appeared.

"Crack!"

The jade bottle was opened, and a fiery red pill was seen swaying slightly, exuding a spiritual aura, with a crimson halo flowing across its surface.

"This is a third-tier, top-grade precious pill called the 'Fire-Separating Pill.' When consumed by fire-attribute beasts, it can awaken their spiritual wisdom, nourish their soul, enhance their cultivation, and allow them to break through to a higher realm," Zhao Chen explained.

Chen Beiwu: “…”

He looked up at Zhao Chen and was momentarily taken aback to find the latter's eyes full of sincerity.

Could it be that he misunderstood, and the other party had no ulterior motives, was a rare honest person, the kind who would repay kindness?
"Please accept this, Brother Chen." Zhao Chen presented the map and pills with both hands and bowed slightly.

This time, Chen Beiwu didn't hesitate and took it without hesitation.

Now that things have come to this, if he doesn't accept it, he'll only seem pretentious.

Seeing this, Zhao Chen relaxed, a smile appeared on his face, and he took the initiative to say goodbye.

Watching Zhao Chen's figure disappear, Chen Beiwu felt a mix of emotions.

In exchange for some kindness in discussing the Dao, he readily gave away fourth-grade Xuan Liquid and third-grade supreme-quality pills.

Compared to Zhao Chen, a second-generation prodigy of the Immortal Alliance with a noble background, he, a cultivator who possesses resources from both realms, seems rather impoverished.

However, there's nothing that can be done about it; high-level cultivation resources are extremely rare and scarce, no matter where you are.

Even if Chen Beiwu is a disciple of the Mirror Moon Sect, it would be difficult for him to obtain precious fourth-tier mystic medicines and fourth-tier mystic artifacts within the Mirror Moon Sect if his achievements are insufficient.

The same applies to the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

Even if a sect produces a prodigy who can forge the Primordial Golden Core, it will only provide them with sufficient treatment and status, but will not take care of all resources completely, so as not to cause the outstanding prodigy in the sect to lose his spirit due to being forced to grow too fast.

Chen Beiwu could understand this.

Of course, the sect will still bestow upon the peerless geniuses the resources they deserve, such as resources for evolving beasts and some special treatment.

As for the fundamental immortal techniques, those are not cultivation methods that ordinary geniuses can obtain.

If Chen Beiwu hadn't forged the Primordial Golden Elixir and created the Taiyi Foundation-Laying Wonderful Method to present to the sect, he might not have been able to gain the approval of his master and the higher-ups of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, and thus be granted the immortal technique as an exception.

To put it bluntly, Chen Beiwu was actually aware that while the Taiyi Foundation-Building Technique was good, it was far from being able to compete with fundamental immortal techniques.

After all, that's a supreme cultivation technique that even the top disciples of immortal sects might not be qualified to practice!
Suppressing distracting thoughts, Chen Beiwu glanced down at the map.

'The Crimson Flame Realm? Isn't that the venue for this year's Heroes' Gathering?'

Chen Beiwu frowned slightly, somewhat surprised.

"Wang."

At this moment, Tie Dan, who had been pretending to sleep, suddenly got up and rushed into Chen Beiwu's arms, acting coquettishly.

Its eyes were fixed on the Fire-Leaving Pill, and its tail was thrashing wildly behind it.

"No rush, just wait."

Chen Beiwu rubbed Tie Dan's head, then put away the map and the Fire-Separating Pill.

Improving one's cultivation too quickly is not necessarily a good thing.

It's not too late to take the Fire-Separating Pill to break through after Tie Dan refines the Soul-Stabilizing Flame and stabilizes his bloodline and cultivation.

"Buzz!"

My phone vibrated, and a message popped up.

Chen Beiwu glanced at the message and was somewhat surprised.

Interestingly, the Nine Heavens Immortal Sect actually plans to join forces with the Jade Purity Immortal Sect to clear the area.

As a gesture of goodwill, Lei Hao is willing to share the specific locations of the Jade Floss Immortal Sect, Azure Sky Immortal Sect, and Dragon Subduing Immortal Sect.

"Om."

Not long after, ten more messages popped up.

After reading the information, a strange look flashed in Chen Beiwu's eyes.

Besides the ten major immortal sects, Wang Chan of the Taiqing Immortal Sect is also preparing to join forces with him to eliminate the Shangqing Immortal Sect.

Of course, the authenticity of these verbal alliances is hard to discern, and Chen Beiwu doesn't take them seriously.

These days, it's not uncommon for alliances to exist in name only, but for allies to betray each other behind the scenes.

Tianyan Immortal Sect, Teaching Department.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Zhao Chen knocked three times, and a calm voice came from inside the room.

"Come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, the protective barrier around the gate shimmered with light and vanished silently.

Zhao Chen's expression hardened. He took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and stepped inside.

Three indistinct figures, seemingly blending into the heavens and earth, sat at the tea table inside.

"Disciple Zhao Chen pays respects to Master, True Venerable Zixing, and True Venerable Changyao!" Zhao Chen bowed deeply.

"how?"

Tao Yan Zhenzun turned his head and looked at his disciple.

"Brother Chen has already accepted the Yan Yang Map and the Li Huo Pill," Zhao Chen said truthfully.

Although he is clear about his gratitude and grievances, and always repays kindness and avenges wrongs, he would not put on a show of wealth when he is not.

Without his master's sponsorship, he couldn't have produced such a treasure as the Yan Yang Liquid; at most, he could have used a bottle of Li Huo Pills to repay his karmic debts.

"Alright, go down now and prepare well for the Heroes' Gathering."

At this point, True Venerable Tao Yan paused slightly: "Remember to keep in touch with Chen Beiwu whenever you have time."

"Yes." Zhao Chen bowed and took his leave.

"Brother Zhao is truly audacious." True Venerable Zixing shook his head slightly.

Even the peerless geniuses of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect dared to covet and win over him; True Venerable Tao Yan is quite formidable.

Despite their prestigious status as Nascent Soul True Venerables, considered high-ranking members of the Immortal Alliance, they are only high-ranking in name only. The direction of the Immortal Alliance, this behemoth, is always in the hands of experts at the Refinement Void Dao Venerable level and above.

It's rather presumptuous of True Venerable Taoyan to try and scheme under the very nose of Daoist Venerable Lianxu.

"What harm is there in giving it a try? I have neither schemed nor forced anything." True Venerable Taoyan glanced at True Venerable Zixing, his expression calm.

Regardless of whether the Zhao family can form a marriage alliance with Chen Beiwu, it's never a bad thing for Zhao Chen to befriend the latter.

After all, a peerless genius like Chen Beiwu could achieve far more than just become a Nascent Soul True Venerable in the future!

"The Gathering of Heroes is about to begin. Which sect do you think will win?" True Venerable Changyao changed the subject to ease the atmosphere.

The ass decides the head.

If True Venerable Taoyan can succeed, it will be a good thing for the Tianyan Immortal Sect.

However, such prodigies often understand the importance of choosing sides. Even if Chen Beiwu and the eldest daughter of the Zhao family become Daoist partners, they would not easily abandon the giant ship of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect and stand on the side of the Heavenly Flame Immortal Sect.

“Yuqing Immortal Sect,” said True Venerable Taoyan.

After a moment's hesitation, True Venerable Zixing gave the same answer: "Jade Purity Immortal Sect".

Upon hearing this, True Venerable Changyao raised his eyebrows in surprise: "You all think so highly of Chen Beiwu?"

"The format of the Gathering of Heroes is different from that of the Dao Discussion Battle." True Venerable Tao Yan chuckled. "If Yuqing and Taiqing join forces, they might be able to bring down Qingxian Sect."

“My opinion differs from Brother Zhao’s.” True Venerable Zixing shook his head and said in a deep voice, “In the final of the Dao Debate Battle, I vaguely saw the shadow of someone in Chen Beiwu.”

"Oh, who is it?" True Venerable Taoyan and True Venerable Changyao asked with great interest.

After a moment of silence, True Venerable Zixing said carefully, "Gu Qinghan!"

Upon hearing this, a ripple flashed in the eyes of both Nascent Soul True Venerables.

Gu Qinghan, the Holy Maiden of Taiyin?
Although Chen Beiwu has forged the Primordial Golden Elixir and comprehended the third-ranked Hunyuan Immortal Technique of the Thirty-Six Divisions of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, what merit or ability does he possess to be compared with the Taiyin Saintess?
It should be understood that among the geniuses of the Immortal Alliance, there is a distinction between superior and inferior, and the same applies to those with innate Dao bodies. There is a world of difference, like the bright moon in the sky versus a firefly on the ground.

Gu Qinghan's innate Dao Body is recognized by the higher-ups of the Immortal Alliance as the most outstanding. It is the Taiyin Innate Dao Body, which is born from the origin of the Taiyin Star Soul. Even in the late Nascent Soul stage, it can withstand a direct attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator from outside the realm without dying.

Although such achievements involved some external aids, Gu Qinghan's ability to survive under the attack of a Nascent Soul True Venerable demonstrates that her talent and cultivation are far beyond what can be described as merely astounding.

"laugh."

Changyao Zhenzun chuckled: "Chen Beiwu is strong, but compared to the Taiyin Saintess, he is somewhat overrated."

"So I was talking about shadows," Purple Star True Venerable smiled, unconcerned.

On the contrary, True Venerable Tao Yan listened and suppressed some thoughts in his mind.

The spiritual perception of the Divine Transformation True Venerable is extraordinary, not to mention that the Purple Star True Venerable is skilled in divination and physiognomy.

If what True Venerable Zixing said is true, he may have underestimated the importance that Jade Purity Immortal Sect attaches to Chen Beiwu.

……

A week flies by.

Tianyan Immortal Sect, Myriad Realms Mountain.

As the sun rises, its rays shine upon a majestic mountain gate.

The door, made of some unknown material, is entirely black, and is engraved with mountains, rivers, the sun, the moon, and stars, exuding a vast and ancient aura.

Opposite the mountain gate, there was a spacious white jade square, bustling with people, where the top geniuses of the thirteen immortal sects had gathered.

Chen Beiwu looked up at the Myriad Realms Gate not far away, his eyes filled with surprise.

On that dark gate, he could sense a familiar aura that seemed vague, somewhat similar to the Ten Directions Gate within the chaotic world.

However, the Gate of Ten Directions is far more magnificent and ancient, with a more profound aura, far surpassing the dark gate before us.

Just then, a figure appeared without warning.

He was dressed in a simple linen Taoist robe, and was thin. He had an aura of authority and presence that made the eyes of the cultivators present subconsciously focus on this middle-aged male cultivator.

"I am Zhao Ziping from the Tianyan Immortal Sect."

The newcomer scanned the entire room, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears: "Head of the Tianyan Immortal Religion Department, responsible for presiding over this year's Gathering of Heroes."

After a brief self-introduction, True Venerable Taoyan cut straight to the point without any further pleasantries: "Within this gate lies the Crimson Flame Realm, and within this realm lies a universe of its own."

"You are all probably already aware of the rules of the Gathering of Heroes: the winner takes all, and the loser is condemned. I will not repeat them here, but will only emphasize three points."

"Firstly, once you enter this gate, regardless of your background, only your temperament, cultivation, Taoist skills, and tactics matter. Those who lose their jade tokens must leave the Crimson Flame Realm immediately and are not allowed to linger."

"Secondly, opportunities are to be seized by oneself, and each person must rely on their own means. The Crimson Flame Realm contains the legacy of the Immortal Alliance's sages, rare and precious materials, and spiritual vein hubs. Whether you can seize these opportunities, improve your strength, defeat other sects, and obtain the most jade tokens to stay until the end depends entirely on your abilities and fate."

"Thirdly, no one may kill without cause within the Crimson Flame Realm."

At this point, True Venerable Taoyan's eyes sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "Whoever dares to kill without cause, I will annihilate. I hope you will all behave yourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, True Venerable Tao Yan waved his sleeve, and the massive black gate that had been silent for a hundred years suddenly opened, revealing a pitch-black passage connecting to the void.

(End of this chapter)