Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 372 Dangerous World
Chen Beiwu successfully advanced to the Golden Core stage, which was within his expectations.

With his solid foundation and accumulated Golden Core, even without consuming the Yan Yang Liquid, he could still grind his way to a breakthrough over ten or even several decades.

As a result, the 'Pure Yang Soul Forging' technique of Yan Yang Liquid took Chen Beiwu longer than expected, requiring him to go into seclusion for a full forty years.

But such rare and precious materials naturally have extraordinary effects.

Upon thinking of this, Chen Beiwu's mind stirred slightly as he carefully sensed the changes in his cultivation level.

"In terms of physical body, the transformation effect is relatively average, only 20% stronger than the peak of Golden Core."

Chen Beiwu clenched his fist slightly. Without using any magic power, the sound of wind and thunder rang out, enough to withstand a third-grade high-level magic weapon.

This is the power of the Primordial True Azure Flower Controlling Myriad Calamities and Myriad Spirits Immortal Technique.

Without needing to painstakingly refine his qi, blood, flesh, bones, and internal organs like a body cultivator, Chen Beiwu only needs to contract with a powerful Heavenly Gang Mystic Beast of the same bloodline to possess a physical body far surpassing that of a Golden Core cultivator of the same level and comparable to a Mystic Beast of the same realm, thanks to the power of the same Immortal Technique.

It was precisely because of this that Chen Beiwu was able to barely control the supreme killing move, the Myriad Spirits Calamity Transformation.

An ordinary Golden Core peak cultivator would probably perish the moment they unleashed the Myriad Spirits Tribulation Transformation because their physical body could not withstand the rapidly increasing power.

"In terms of magical power, the primordial true qi in the dantian and dantian sea of ​​qi has been refined by the nascent yang spirit, and its capacity has increased by 50%, with an additional trace of characteristics close to the celestial true qi."

With a thought, Chen Beiwu gathered the Primordial True Qi in the palm of his right hand. He could vaguely feel the connection and inclusiveness between the Primordial True Qi and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and even the resonance and changes, as if a single Qi could generate ten thousand kinds of spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

"In terms of divine sense, the range of divine sense is twelve thousand feet, which may be comparable to that of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator."

Chen Beiwu's divine sense spread silently, instantly enveloping the mountains and rivers within a radius of 750 miles.

Within this vast area, everything from the growth of plants and trees, the flow of earth veins, to the conversations of cultivators, was clearly reflected in Chen Beiwu's mind.

However, even more mysterious than these is the pure yang characteristic added by the 'Pure Yang Soul Forging' technique, which allows Chen Beiwu's condensed nascent yang spirit to gain a trace of the power of a nascent zither, making the penetrability and resilience of his divine sense far superior to that of the peak of the Golden Core stage.

Intuition told Chen Beiwu that even without using the Myriad Spirits Tribulation Transformation, he could still use his divine sense to compete with a Nascent Soul True Monarch who had just entered the Nascent Soul stage.

"Hehe, I'll be advancing to the fourth realm demon king soon!"

Golden Egg couldn't hide his joy.

After Chen Beiwu advanced to the Golden Core stage, through feedback from the Fellowship Contract and his years of seclusion, his cultivation level increased from 955 years to 999 years, bringing him to within a step of becoming a Fourth Realm Demon King, placing him on the same level as the Five Qi Vine.

"Na!"

Five Qi Vine yawned, looking quite tired.

It dislikes seclusion and cherishes freedom; this time, it gained the least from its seclusion.

Even with feedback from the Co-existing Contract, it still failed to break through the barrier of the Four Realms Demon King after forty years of seclusion, thus failing to take a crucial step.

"Wang."

Tie Dan turned his gaze to Chen Beiwu, his eyes filled with concern.

It benefited greatly from this seclusion, its cultivation level soared from 888 years to 979 years, and it successfully entered the realm of perfect Golden Elixir.

But more than changes in cultivation level, it is concerned about Chen Beiwu's breakthrough.

The reason is simple: after the Golden Core is perfected, the next step is to become a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

This level is extremely difficult to pass; even among the most talented individuals in the Immortal Alliance, there are numerous examples of those who failed to break through to the True Monarch level and perished.

"Don't worry, he's just a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he can't stop us."

Noticing Tie Dan's mood, Chen Beiwu reached out and gently rubbed the dog's head to comfort it.

Whether in the Immortal Alliance or in the Southern Wilderness, he could easily obtain the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul Pill and the Nascent Soul Pill.

Therefore, it's not difficult for Chen Beiwu to form a Nascent Soul, but it's difficult for the three little guys: Golden Egg, Iron Egg, and Five Qi Vine.

In the Immortal Alliance, fourth-tier Nascent Soul cultivation medicines are rare, especially the fourth-tier Mystic Pill [Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill], which helps Heavenly Gang Mystic Beasts advance to the Demon King realm.

This elixir is extraordinary; it requires the essence of tens of thousands of different types of precious beasts and medicines with different attributes and species to be refined, supplemented with Heavenly Gang Mystic Milk and the inner core of a demon king.

When a demon general of the third realm whose cultivation has reached perfection takes the Myriad Spirits Transformation Pill, he can use the power of myriad spirits to harmonize and replenish his own bloodline, and draw upon the primal power hidden within his bloodline, thereby clarifying his future path and increasing his probability of advancing to demon king by 40%.

If a titled Heavenly Mystic Beast were to consume it to stimulate its bloodline, its chances of advancing to the Fourth Realm Demon King could skyrocket to 80%.

In terms of value alone, the Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill even surpasses the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul Pill, far exceeding the value of any strange fire.

It was precisely because of this that Chen Beiwu was able to obtain three different flames from the sect leader, but he could not get a single Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill.

According to the sect leader, the Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill and the Purple Mansion Infant Nourishing Pill are both strategic resources strictly controlled by the Immortal Alliance. They are only obtainable by direct descendants of the Immortal Alliance and those who have reached the Golden Core stage.

With his talent, he will become the chief disciple of the immortal sect sooner or later. The Jade Purity Immortal Sect will naturally prepare a Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill and a Purple Mansion Nurturing Infant Pill for the chief disciple, so that he will not have to wait in line.

However, Chen Beiwu's contracted beasts were not just one, but three in total: the Golden Egg, the Iron Egg, and the Five Qi Vine.

Sometimes, the problem isn't scarcity, but inequality.

Chen Beiwu is quite troubled about who should receive that Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill, and he still hasn't decided.

Of course, the Nascent Soul Pill from the Southern Wilderness can replace the Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill, but its effects are far inferior to the latter; otherwise, Chen Beiwu wouldn't be so conflicted.

"It's fine even without taking pills. A mere demon king can be defeated with a flick of the finger."

The golden egg raised its three heads, its tone brimming with confidence.

"Na!"

Five Qi Vine raised both hands in agreement.

“Very well, I admire your confidence, but there is only one Myriad Spirits Transformation King Pill. How do you plan to divide it?” Chen Beiwu said quietly.

Tie Dan immediately shook his head, indicating that he didn't need it and that taking the Nascent Soul Pill would suffice.

Golden Egg and Five Qi Vine exchanged a glance, their eyes hesitant.

“The winner takes all. To be fair, how about the three of you have a competition? Whoever stands last will get the Myriad Spirits Transformation Pill,” Chen Beiwu suggested.

Upon hearing this, the three little ones nodded in unison, without any objection.

Having temporarily resolved the allocation issue, Chen Beiwu did not leave seclusion but continued to consolidate and familiarize himself with his cultivation.

The next morning.

Chen Beiwu finished his cultivation and decided to leave seclusion.

He took out his phone from his storage ring; the screen was full of messages.

Chen Beiwu raised an eyebrow as he opened his parents' messages.

It's not bad news, it's good news.

During his seclusion, his parents broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage one after another, becoming one of the few Foundation Establishment couples in Pingchen Township.

After replying briefly to let his parents know he was safe and sound, Chen Beiwu then opened Xu Ziqing's messages.

'What a pity.' Chen Beiwu sighed inwardly.

During his 35 years of seclusion, Xu Ziqing spent a great deal of money to acquire a Breaking Calamity Golden Pill and attempted to form a Golden Pill.

However, Xu Ziqing ultimately failed to achieve her goal of forming her core, suffered numerous hidden injuries, and nearly perished. As a result, her cultivation has stagnated for years, and she has been focusing on healing her injuries.

'Fine, considering our past relationship, I might as well lend a hand.' Sensing the pessimism hidden in the message, Chen Beiwu pondered for a moment and sent a message to Xu Ziqing.

Simply offering words of comfort is useless; it can actually worsen someone's mood!
However, Chen Beiwu could understand that if a cultivator from the Immortal Alliance failed to form a core the first time, the probability of forming a core the second time would drop drastically due to damage to their foundation, and they might be stuck at the Foundation Establishment stage for life.

Therefore, Chen Beiwu offered no pleasantries or comfort, and directly gave Xu Ziqing another way to become a Golden Core cultivator.

"Buzz!"

Upon receiving the message and seeing Xu Ziqing's response, Chen Beiwu frowned slightly.

They actually declined?
Despite his surprise, Chen Beiwu didn't ask any further questions, expressed his understanding, and then went on to reply to Xu Lingling's message.

Unlike Xu Ziqing, Xu Lingling was protected by the Heavenly Flame Tiger and the Earthly Fiend Treasure Beast Crimson Flame Serpent, and successfully formed her Golden Core. However, the Golden Core she forged was not a Grade One, but a Grade Two Golden Core with a promising future.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Xu Lingling and asking her to pay attention to Xu Ziqing's mood, Chen Beiwu opened the message sent by Sister Qin.

"???"

Upon seeing the last message, Chen Beiwu's pupils contracted slightly.

what's the situation?
When did Sister Qin become so reckless? For the sake of a single Breaking Calamity Golden Pill, she actually chose to join the army to conquer the outer realms, and not just any outer realms, but the extremely dangerous Cangyuan Realm with a very high mortality rate.

Unlike the new worlds discovered by the Immortal Alliance in the past, the Cangyuan Realm is a new world that even True Venerables of the Nascent Soul stage are wary of, and advise their disciples not to get involved.

While Sister Qin's Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivation is certainly impressive, in the great war between the two realms, she would probably be no different from an ant.

"call."

Chen Beiwu exhaled a breath of stale air, realizing that he still hadn't received a reply to his message.

It is clear that Sister Qin is not currently in the Immortal Alliance, but in the Cangyuan Realm.

Of course, it's also possible that Sister Qin has already perished in the Cangyuan Realm, leaving no trace of her remains.

……

On the other side, the Nine Refinements Sect.

Xu Lingling looked at her best friend, with a complicated expression.

"Bei Wu said he has a way to help you form your core, why did you refuse?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziqing clenched her fists under her sleeves, her veins bulging.

"I don't want Beiwu to see me in this pathetic state," Xu Ziqing said with a self-deprecating laugh, her tone forlorn.

After speaking, she turned around, raised her left hand, and gently touched the corner of her eye and cheek with her fingertips, her tone plaintive:
"I failed to break through to the Golden Core stage, and my Dao foundation was damaged. My face has already started to show some wrinkles. If I had known this would happen, I should have spent a lot of money to buy the Jade Beauty Pill back then."

'Is she unaware of her own beauty, or is she in Versailles?' Xu Lingling's lips twitched, and for a moment she couldn't tell whether her best friend's words were true or false.

In her eyes, time has not taken away Xu Ziqing's beauty; on the contrary, it has made her face, which has lost its girlish naivety, even more elegant and gentle.

Especially at this moment, Xu Ziqing's unique melancholy temperament as a mature woman was so beautiful that even Xu Lingling was somewhat moved.

Is this what you call being in a sorry state?
What a joke! Then the Jade Face Shark she shared with Xu Ziqing was all for nothing!

"Where are the wrinkles you mentioned? I can't see them," Xu Lingling sighed.

"Lingling, you don't need to comfort me. After I finish taking the Jade Beauty Pill, I will go to Beiwu to explain things clearly." Xu Ziqing shook her head and looked up at the vast sky and sea of ​​clouds.

……

Qingming Peak, Shuiyan Residence.

Chen Beiwu called Senior Sister Su to inquire about the progress of the Immortal Alliance's conquest of the Cangyuan Realm.

Among the people he knew, only Nascent Soul True Monarchs with wide social connections like Senior Sister Su were the most astute in obtaining information.

"Why did you suddenly ask about this, Junior Brother?" Su Muyu asked, somewhat surprised.

Because of her master's reminder, she did not participate in this Immortal Alliance expedition.

"Senior sister, after my seclusion ended, I found out that a friend of mine suddenly joined the expedition. I'd like to inquire about the situation," Chen Beiwu said truthfully.

"Junior brother, which immortal sect does your friend attend? What is his cultivation level? What is his name?" Su Muyu asked.

"Yunmiao Upper Sect, Foundation Establishment Completed, Chen Qin," Chen Beiwu replied.

"Junior brother, please wait a moment while I go ask someone I know."

Fifteen minutes later, Senior Sister Su's voice rang out: "Junior Brother, you might need to prepare yourself mentally."

"Senior sister, you can say whatever you want."

"The environment of the Cangyuan Realm is quite unique, and the progress of the Immortal Alliance's conquest is extremely slow. According to statistics from the official personnel of the Immortal Alliance, the mortality rate of cultivators who conquer the Cangyuan Realm is as high as 80%."

"Eighty percent?" Chen Beiwu frowned, his heart sinking slightly.

With such a high mortality rate, how could a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of his cultivation possibly survive?
“That’s right, but your friend isn’t on the list of the dead, but on the list of the missing.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu instantly understood Senior Sister Su's subtext.

The missing persons list is actually similar to the death list, except that the former is neither seen alive nor dead, making it difficult to confirm the death.

"Junior brother, don't blame your senior sister for being nosy, but although the Cangyuan Realm is a middle-thousand world, the aura of a fifth-realm demon lord has appeared many times during the war between the two realms. Most cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage who enter this realm..."

After offering a word of advice to his junior brother, Su Muyu didn't continue.

The reason why the mortality rate of the Immortal Alliance during the initial exploration is so high is very simple.

Each time the Immortal Alliance military launched a new campaign, the cultivators they sent out followed the principle of testing from the lowest to the highest strength, with the first batch always consisting of cultivators below the Golden Core stage.

This is not due to the indifference of the Immortal Alliance's higher-ups, but rather a necessary strategy and experience.

There's no way around it; when an unknown new world emerges, its depths and complexities are unpredictable, and so are its risks.

Neither the Nascent Soul True Monarchs nor the Divine Transformation True Venerables of the Immortal Alliance would risk getting involved.

After all, in the past conquests of the Immortal Alliance, some peculiar middle-thousand worlds have not been without the emergence of beings close to the half-step Void Refinement stage, resulting in heavy losses for the Immortal Alliance's powerful members.

Why doesn't the Immortal Alliance send out an existence like the Refining Void Dao Venerable to suppress a realm with overwhelming force?
The answer is simple: the carrying capacity of the small, medium, and large worlds is different.

A true dragon cannot swim in shallow waters.

This does not mean that the true dragon is not strong, but rather that the shallows are too weak to support the true dragon and would shatter at the slightest touch.

The existence of the Refining Void Dao Venerable is too great; only the Great Thousand World can contain it.

If the true form of the Refining Void Dao Venerable were forcibly brought down to the Middle Thousand World, at best the laws would be disrupted, and at worst the entire world would prematurely perish.

The only compromise is to have the Refining Void Daoist descend an avatar to enter and bear the suppression of the Middle Thousand World.

However, if the clone is damaged, it will also be a significant loss for the Dao Venerable.

Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators are the easiest to train, the most numerous, and the most cost-effective.

Even if all of these cultivators perish, it will not shake the foundation of the Immortal Alliance. In fact, through their experiences of encounters, infiltration battles, and deaths in combat, they can transmit various useful information to help the Immortal Alliance's higher-ups assess the potential value and threat level of the new world.

Over time, the Immortal Alliance would usually use low-level cultivators to scout ahead when exploring new areas, but they would be paid well.

(End of this chapter)