Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 366 The Harvest of the Invitation

"You can try riding the Five Elements Bright King Wings now and see how well they suit you," True Venerable Tao Yan said with great interest.

The Tongtian Xuanbao is no ordinary object; it carries the Daoist essence of heaven and earth. When a Nascent Soul True Monarch holds it, he can draw upon a portion of the power of heaven and earth, causing his strength to increase exponentially.

However, such power is far beyond the grasp of a Golden Elixir Immortal.

If a Golden Core cultivator with insufficient strength dares to forcefully use a Heaven-Reaching Mystic Treasure, they will most likely suffer a backlash, resulting in more harm than good.

Chen Beiwu was an exception. Although his cultivation was at the peak of the Golden Core stage, his foundation was so solid that he had already touched the threshold of the Nascent Soul True Monarch. His spiritual sense was also incredibly strong, comparable to a mid-stage Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Such an extraordinary Golden Core prodigy, defying all conventions, should have no problem using a small portion of the power of a Heaven-Reaching Mystic Treasure if he is careful and cautious.

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu's mind stirred, and the Five Elements Bright King Wings behind him slowly emanated a powerful and stable Five Elements Daoist aura, which then shone brightly. He then gently waved them.

"Shh!"

In an instant, Chen Beiwu heard a booming sound, and the surrounding scenery rapidly distorted and stretched, suddenly turning into an unfamiliar world.

However, Chen Beiwu had no time to pay attention to the changes in his surroundings. He quickly took out a recovery pill and swallowed it, his mind subconsciously sinking into his dantian.

The reason was simple: with just one flap of his wings, more than half of the primordial true qi in his dantian was consumed, and a faint pain came from his meridians. This was an adverse symptom caused by the excessive and rapid consumption of the earthly true qi in a short period of time.

"good."

Just then, True Venerable Taoyan appeared instantly and exclaimed, "The five elements flow and the void ripples. You can move five thousand miles in an instant. Such speed is already above that of a True Monarch cultivator. It is truly rare."

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu suddenly understood, his expression revealing his surprise.

With his current spiritual strength and coverage, it would be difficult to detect the distance of this teleportation, but the words of a Nascent Soul True Venerable are generally not false and can be trusted.

What does it mean to be able to teleport five thousand miles in an instant?
This means that Chen Beiwu can escape most dangerous situations with a thought, leaving most Nascent Soul True Monarchs far behind and unable to catch up.

'I knew I made the right choice!' Chen Beiwu thought to himself with delight.

Before knowing the exact distance of the teleportation, he would think that this was a drawback of a Golden Core True Person using the Heavenly Mysterious Treasure, which consumed a lot of energy. Every time he used the Five Elements Bright King Wings, he would have to consume more than half of the Primordial True Qi in his Dantian Qi Sea.

But now, Chen Beiwu believes that the Five Elements Bright King Winged Treasure truly lives up to its reputation as a heaven-reaching treasure, with unfathomable power and unparalleled energy efficiency. It can move five thousand miles with just half of his Primordial True Qi, instead of draining it completely.

If an ordinary Nascent Soul True Monarch were to teleport a thousand miles five times in a row, he would probably exhaust most of his Heavenly Gang Magic Power and his strength would be greatly reduced.

"Recognizing God is just the beginning."

Seeing Chen Beiwu's expression, True Venerable Taoyan reminded him: "To control the Five Elements Bright King Wings, you need to refine, nurture, and communicate with its core essence day and night. Only when your divine will is in sync can you unleash the full power of the Heavenly Mysterious Treasure."

"Of course, this is not something that can be accomplished overnight. After you go back, you should calm your mind and go into seclusion, using your spirit as fire and your qi as fuel. Sooner or later you will be able to refine its original core."

"Remember, do not be greedy for quick success or act rashly."

After explaining all the precautions for refining the Heavenly Mystic Treasure, True Venerable Taoyan changed the subject and got down to business: "By the way, the Heavenly Flame Immortal Sect's Dharma Transmission Hall is currently lacking a lecturer to teach the Golden Core Dao. Young friend Chen, would you be willing to open a hall and teach?"

Chen Beiwu nodded in agreement without hesitation.

Eat people with short mouths, and take people softly.

As the organizer of this year's Immortal Sect Exchange Conference, Tianyan Immortal Sect has been expressing goodwill towards him.

There's no need to refuse such a reasonable request; it might even bring Chen Beiwu some good fortune.

……

The two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Tianyan Immortal Sect, giving a lecture.

That's all for today. Hope we can meet again someday.

After speaking, Chen Beiwu did not look at the young prodigy below the stage who seemed to have grasped the meaning. He turned around, stepped off the platform, and walked to the corner of the lecture hall.

Xu Lingling, dressed in a pure white dress, quickly put away the jade slip, stood up, and looked up at Chen Beiwu.

The next second, under the watchful eyes of many geniuses from the Tianyan Immortal Sect, the two walked out of the classroom side by side.

"Has this been discussed?"

"It seems unlikely; it's probably just an old classmate meeting."

"Tch, there's no such thing as pure friendship between men and women."

"Indeed, if it were you, would you have missed out on a peerless genius like Master Chen?"

Several young female cultivators with good figures and beautiful faces whispered among themselves, gossiping.

On the other side, Chen Beiwu and Xu Lingling strolled along the path, attracting the attention of passing cultivators.

A red snake, about the thickness of an arm, was perched on Xu Lingling's shoulder. It raised its triangular head to look at Chen Beiwu, its scarlet tongue constantly protruding from its mouth.

"Are you leaving?" Xu Lingling asked, her voice tinged with reluctance.

“Yes, we’ll take the flying boat back today,” Chen Beiwu said.

It's better to crush the enemy in a fair and square battle than to defeat them across borders.

His current cultivation at the peak of the Golden Core stage is still somewhat weak. It would be better for him to return to his sect for seclusion and focus on his cultivation path, break through to the Golden Core Perfection stage, and then try to attain the Nascent Soul True Monarch realm.

Only Nascent Soul True Monarchs can access the true secrets of the Immortal Alliance.

Xu Lingling pursed her lips and remained silent, and the atmosphere instantly fell silent.

"When do you plan to break through to the Golden Core stage?" Chen Beiwu changed the subject.

Xu Lingling's cultivation is now at the peak of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from Core Formation. It's time for her to prepare fire-attribute earthly evil essence in advance to temper her magic power.

"There's no rush to form the core. Let's wait until the Crimson Flame Serpent's essence is restored." Xu Lingling reached out and gently stroked the Crimson Serpent.

Xu Lingling originally planned to form a second-grade Golden Core, the "Radiant Golden Core," recommended by her father. However, the Taiyi Golden Core Technique that Chen Beiwu had been teaching her recently gave her a glimpse of the possibility of forging a first-grade Golden Core. Her ambition soared, and she naturally didn't mind continuing to refine herself during the Foundation Establishment stage.

Chen Beiwu frowned slightly, keenly sensing a familiar aura rapidly approaching.

He looked up and saw a fiery red light sweeping through the clouds land in front of him, revealing Zhao Chen's figure.

"Brother Zhao, what's going on?" Chen Beiwu asked.

“A letter has been sent from Taiyin Cave Heaven. I am responsible for delivering it to you.”

Zhao Chen's storage ring glowed slightly, and a jade slip appeared in his hand, which he then handed over with both hands.

"Senior Brother Zhao."

Xu Lingling bowed in accordance with the sect's rules, feeling quite surprised.

Senior Brother Zhao Chen is the current chief disciple of the Tianyan Immortal Sect.

Even if Taiyin Cave Heaven holds a superior position, surpassing the Thirteen Immortal Sects, Senior Brother Zhao Chen doesn't need to be so solemn, lowering himself to act as a messenger.

Unless the person writing the letter is highly skilled and holds a prestigious position in the Taiyin Cave Heaven, even Senior Brother Zhao would have to take it seriously.

With this in mind, Xu Lingling's gaze shifted back and forth between the jade slip and Chen Beiwu.

"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Zhao."

Chen Beiwu took the jade slip and used his divine sense to probe it.

[Special Guest: Chen Beiwu, the Prodigy of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect]

With this letter, one may enter the Taiyin Grotto for further study.

[Time Limit: Ten Years]

[Effective immediately upon receipt of the letter, available at any time]

The letter contained only four sentences, but it stirred a ripple in Chen Beiwu's heart.

The Five Great Grotto-Heavens are the rulers of the Immortal Alliance. For cultivators of the Thirteen Immortal Sects, obtaining the qualification to cultivate in the Taiyin Grotto-Heaven is like a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate, allowing them to transcend the scope of the Thirteen Immortal Sects and come into contact with higher-level Daoist techniques and the concept of cultivating through beasts.

In addition, the qualification to advance in the Cave Heaven is extremely rare and is also a kind of intangible recognition, which can only be obtained by the most outstanding disciples of the Thirteen Immortal Sects.

"Excuse me, is this an invitation to the grotto-heaven?" Zhao Chen suddenly asked.

Speculation aside, if Chen Beiwu is able to obtain the qualification for further study, it means that he has already gained some degree of recognition and attention from the higher-ups of the Immortal Alliance.

The countless cultivators praised his claim of possessing the potential to become a Nascent Soul cultivator, which will now become a reality.

"How did you know, Brother Zhao?"

Chen Beiwu nodded and asked in return.

"Because the letter was signed by Gu Qinghan, the Holy Maiden of Taiyin." Zhao Chen's tone was tinged with admiration.

Upon hearing this familiar name, Chen Beiwu frowned slightly, recalling the memory of his crushing defeat in the Contending Realm.

It was that defeat that made Chen Beiwu realize that there are always people more capable than you, and there are always people more powerful than you.

Compared to the true top geniuses of the Immortal Alliance, the geniuses of the Southern Wilderness are simply not worth mentioning.

"Unfortunately, my talent is mediocre, and I'm afraid I'll never receive an invitation from the Holy Maiden of Taiyin in this lifetime." Zhao Chen shook his head and sighed, unable to hide his envy.

"Brother Zhao, what's the difference?" Chen Beiwu keenly sensed something was amiss.

The qualification to study in the grotto is indeed rare.

However, as the chief disciple of the Tianyan Immortal Sect, Zhao Chen is considered one of the most outstanding talents of the sect in this generation, so he shouldn't feel hopeless about his future.

"You don't know?" Zhao Chen realized and explained, "This letter not only represents the qualification for further study at Taiyin Cave Heaven, but is also an invitation to the Taiyin Society."

"Taiyin Society?"

Chen Beiwu and Xu Lingling's eyes flickered with interest.

Zhao Chen nodded emphatically, saying with admiration, "That's right. The Taiyin Society was founded by Gu Qinghan, the Holy Maiden of Taiyin, and only accepts the top geniuses she approves of."

Those who can enter this gathering are all outstanding members of the celestial sects, and their future achievements will at least reach the level of Nascent Soul True Venerable!

At this point, Zhao Chen paused slightly: "The fact that Senior Brother Chen was personally invited by the Holy Maiden of Taiyin is itself a symbol of strength."

From this day forward, Senior Brother Chen's information will likely be classified as top secret, on par with the information of the top geniuses of the five great grotto-heavens, and may even be placed on the desks of the Immortal Alliance's higher-ups for consideration.

Chen Beiwu's mind became slightly focused.

If Zhao Chen hadn't explained it to him, he wouldn't have known that there were so many hidden details behind a single letter.

It's important to understand that for Chen Beiwu, the attention from the Immortal Alliance's higher-ups is a double-edged sword, with both advantages and disadvantages. It can allow him to receive preferential treatment and cultivation from the Immortal Alliance, leading to a steady rise in his status, but it may also expose his unusual nature.

It is like an awl in a bag; its tip will soon be visible.

If Chen Beiwu wants to attain the Dao True Venerable status, he must reveal his extraordinary qualities and gain the attention of the Immortal Alliance.

Only in this way can he go further on his path of cultivation and avoid stagnation.

As for whether these unusual features might lead the Immortal Alliance to think of the Nine Breaths Chaos, a treasure of immense fortune, Chen Beiwu believed the probability was extremely low, and it was almost impossible for them to be exposed.

The reason is simple: if the higher-ups of the Immortal Alliance could have sensed the existence of destiny, the Nine Breaths Chaos would not have stayed in the Huang family for so many years; it would have been taken away by the Refining Void Dao Venerable long ago.

In addition, the Immortal Alliance has produced many peerless geniuses with extraordinary comprehension throughout its history, so it is not surprising that there is one more.

"Senior Brother Chen, the letter has been delivered, so my mission is complete." Zhao Chen glanced at Xu Lingling, took a half step back, and cupped his hands in greeting: "I won't disturb Senior Brother's date any longer."

After saying that, he activated his escape light and left.

"When are you planning to go to Taiyin Cave Heaven?" Xu Lingling asked, her pretty face slightly flushed, as she changed the subject.

"With my current cultivation level, going to Taiyin Cave Heaven is a bit too early." Chen Beiwu shook his head, showing no impatience.

He has his own rhythm.

He can go to Taiyin Cave Heaven anytime; his current goal is to go into seclusion and break through to the Golden Core Perfection stage.

That evening, Chen Beiwu and the other three took a flying boat back home.

……

The Way of the Universe.

Tianyuan Prefecture, Yuqing Immortal Sect.

The flying boat passed through the Yuqing Mountain Gate and landed in front of the open space of the Student Affairs Hall.

The hatch opened, and Chen Beiwu and his group stepped into the air, only to find that the cloud staircase leading to the council hall was already packed with people, including many Jade Purity cultivators.

However, what attracted Chen Beiwu's attention the most was the huge banner that these cultivators held up with their magical power:

"His virtue unites all heroes, and the champion returns in glory!"

"The brilliance of Yuqing is a model for us all!"

"Welcome back in triumph, Senior Brother Chen Beiwu, leading your team to glory and showcasing the might of Yuqing Immortal Alliance! May you seize first place!"

Below the banner, five beautiful and slender female cultivators held Jade Pure Spiritual Cocoon in their hands, their eyes curiously fixed on Chen Beiwu, who was at the head of the group.

They quickly stepped forward and offered up the spiritual buds they held.

Chen Beiwu accepted the gift with both hands, a polite smile on his face, listening to the praise and admiration from the surrounding cultivators.

After the welcome ceremony held by the Student Affairs Department, Chen Beiwu went directly to the Teaching Department on the third floor of the Wuji Tower.

He won first place at the Immortal Sect Exchange Meeting as promised, and now is the time to reap the rewards.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Chen Beiwu knocked lightly on the door three times, and a voice came from inside.

"come in."

Chen Beiwu pushed open the door and entered, giving a slight bow to show his respect.

"The sect leader has already sent me a message."

He Zhengyu, the head of the teaching department, nodded, waved his sleeve, and three fire-suppressing lamps floated in the air and landed in front of Chen Beiwu.

[Blue Phosphorus Fire]

【碧化心炎】

【Sea Fiery Inflammation】

Upon seeing the label on the Zhenhuo Xuanzhan (a type of fire-suppressing lamp), Chen Beiwu could not hide his joy.

"You led your team to victory at the Immortal Sect Exchange Conference, making a great contribution to the sect. These three strange flames are the reward promised by the sect leader. They are extremely powerful. I hope you will make good use of them and not let the sect leader down." He Zhengyu said with sharp eyes.

"Thank you, Sect Leader and Minister. This disciple will diligently cultivate and live up to the sect's high expectations." Chen Beiwu carefully put away the Fire-Suppressing Mystic Lamp.

He Zhengyu nodded slightly, a satisfied smile on his face.

Upon seeing this, Chen Beiwu's heart stirred slightly, and he took the initiative to bring up the matter of the invitation letter from Taiyin Cave.

"It's alright. You can go to Taiyin Cave for further study sooner or later. It's up to you to decide."

He Zhengyu chuckled, then changed the subject: "As for the Taiyin Society, you'd better not join it."

"Understood, disciple will never join."

Chen Beiwu's heart stirred slightly, but without asking the reason, he answered without hesitation.

Compared to what Zhao Chen said, he believed more in the Nascent Soul True Venerable of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

"good."

He Zhengyu gave an approving look and revealed, "The Taiyin Gathering may seem to be a place for the top geniuses of the Immortal Alliance to discuss the Dao, but in reality, it is not as pure as outside cultivators think. It is a place where Gu Qinghan chooses his Dao partner."

"If you join the Taiyin Society, regardless of your original intentions, in the eyes of the Immortal Alliance's higher-ups, you will be seen as someone who wants to become Gu Qinghan's lackey, which will tarnish your own reputation and be detrimental to your future path."

(End of this chapter)