Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 383 The Potential for Refining Void
The four Nascent Soul True Monarchs, including Yue Chenfeng, were all slightly shaken.

mad!
So crazy!
How could killing Xiao Yu seem so easy, according to the junior brother?
Xiao Yu's ability to be listed in the Jade Purity Sequence Gold Book indicates that his strength is among the top in the same realm of True Monarchs.

In addition, with the numerous mystical treasures he carries and the powerful beasts he contracts with, even a Nascent Soul Peak True Monarch from an ordinary Immortal Alliance could only defeat him, not capture or kill him.

However, from another perspective, the junior brother's idea is not wrong.

What is a life-or-death battle on the arena?
As the name suggests, it is a special arena set up by the Thirteen Immortal Sects to resolve life-and-death grudges among their disciples and avoid private fights. The core of the competition is to settle karmic debts and fight to the death.

Once a cultivator voluntarily steps onto the stage, it means that both sides in the struggle agree to abide by the rules of the life-and-death arena.

Regardless of the outcome, it will be recognized by the sect's laws and even protected by the Immortal Alliance's laws.

However, under normal circumstances, a second-generation cultivator like Xiao Yu, born into a noble family, would never accept such a death match invitation.

The reason is simple: once a cultivator steps onto the life-or-death arena, it means that their family background and power are no longer relevant, and the only thing that can determine life and death is their own strength.

However, Xiao Yu was exceptionally talented, arrogant, and extremely concerned about his reputation.

If his junior brother were to initiate a life-or-death contest with his early Nascent Soul cultivation, Xiao Yu would most likely accept it reluctantly, or even readily agree, for the sake of his own reputation and the glory of the Tianyuan Xiao family.

After all, when Nascent Soul True Monarchs clash with each other, it is actually very difficult to determine life or death.

However, in a life-or-death battle, a Nascent Soul True Monarch with a cultivation level advantage is more likely to survive to the end.

So here's the question: isn't Junior Brother afraid of being killed by Xiao Yu?

Jiang Chuan and Su Muyu exchanged a glance, and Jiang Chuan could vaguely sense the worry in each other's eyes.

“Junior brother, there’s no need to take such a risk,” Yue Chenfeng shook his head and said in a deep voice.

Even if Chen Beiwu is a prodigy who has forged the Primordial Golden Core, it would be a pipe dream for him to suppress and kill Xiao Yu with his early Nascent Soul cultivation. On the contrary, he is likely to get himself into trouble.

If Chen Beiwu were to die at Xiao Yu's hands, how would he explain it to his master?

Seeing the reactions of his fellow disciples, Chen Beiwu was somewhat surprised.

He was able to defeat a peerless genius like Fairy Yuexiao at the peak of the Golden Core stage. After breaking through to the Nascent Soul True Monarch stage, defeating a Nascent Soul True Monarch like Xiao Yu at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul stage should not be a problem.

“Junior brother, you must not underestimate the difference in realm between Nascent Soul True Monarchs.” Jiang Chuan interjected, “The five realms of Nascent Soul are one level higher with each step. The difference between a Nascent Soul early stage cultivator and a Nascent Soul mid stage cultivator may seem to be only one small realm, but in reality, they are worlds apart.”

Moreover, Xiao Yu is a peerless genius ranked in the Golden Book of the Jade Purity Order, and his strength should not be underestimated.

“Even if you, junior brother, forge a pure Yang nascent soul and attain the position of a True Monarch, you may still be no match for Xiao Yu.”

Su Muyu nodded in agreement: "Fighting among fellow disciples is a path to disaster. Junior Brother, would you like to reconsider?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu frowned slightly. Seeing that all his senior brothers and sisters were resolute in their attitudes, he was not worried but rather pleased.

The life-or-death arena battle he just mentioned wasn't about showing off his courage, but about meeting Xiao Yu and giving the latter a taste of his own medicine.

"A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years"? That's only true when you lack the ability.

Now that Chen Beiwu is confident of getting revenge, he will naturally settle the score on the spot and won't wait that long.

“What my fellow senior brothers and sisters say does make some sense,” Chen Beiwu said, softening his tone.

Upon hearing this, Yue Chenfeng and the other three breathed a sigh of relief.

Internal strife within sects must be kept in check and kept within a certain range.

A life-or-death showdown would undoubtedly lead to a complete breakdown in relations, requiring a fight to the death, with extremely negative consequences.

Not to mention their disagreement, even the Jade Purity Sect Leader would not allow his junior brother to do this. He would even take the initiative to offer Chen Beiwu many conditions in order to seek reconciliation between the two sides.

There's no way around it; the squeaky wheel always feeds the grease, especially for a peerless genius like my junior brother.

'Wait, something's wrong!'

Yue Chenfeng's mind raced, and he instantly realized that his junior brother's words were actually putting pressure on him.

If he doesn't handle it well and the result doesn't satisfy Chen Beiwu, the latter might actually resort to such tactics.

'This is really difficult.'

Yue Chenfeng shook his head inwardly, his gaze towards Chen Beiwu changing slightly.

"The life-or-death arena battle can be postponed, but I still want to meet with Xiao Yu," Chen Beiwu compromised.

There's no way around it; the saying "a common man's anger can lead to bloodshed" sounds simple, but in practice, it's extremely difficult to carry out.

Putting aside other issues, those lacking sufficient intelligence didn't even know where Xiao Yu was.

Chen Beiwu was also unable to determine Xiao Yu's exact location, which is why he used the life-and-death arena as a pretext to ask his senior brothers and sisters for directions.

“No problem, junior brother, I can arrange it for you, but I must be there to witness it, how about that?” Yue Chenfeng looked directly at Chen Beiwu.

Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

If even this condition is not agreed to by the junior brother, then there is no need to continue, lest more complications arise.

"Of course," Chen Beiwu readily agreed, taking a sip of tea.

……

At the summit of Yuqing Peak stands the Yuqing Hall.

Incense smoke curled from the burner, and the Jade Purity Sect Leader sat upright on his cloud bed, his eyes slightly closed.

Below, the two guardians, Qinghe and Yuyue, sat on either side.

Just then, Protector Qinghe raised his eyes and looked outside the hall, his voice clear and melodious: "Sect Leader, True Venerable Xuanyuan requests an audience."

"Xuan."

The Jade Purity Sect Leader slowly opened his eyes.

The next second, starlight surged throughout the hall, and a figure that looked like a banished immortal quietly appeared.

"Greetings, Headmaster Brother." Xuan Yuan Zhenzun stood and gave a slight bow.

Even a cultivation giant who has reached the peak of the Nascent Soul True Venerable realm does not need to show much courtesy when facing the Jade Purity Sect Leader, but True Venerable Xuan Yuan always bows in accordance with the rules of the Immortal Sect.

"What important matter does Master have to give me by summoning me so suddenly?" Xuan Yuan Zhen Zun asked.

“Xuan Yuan, I usually don’t interfere in the squabbles between the younger generation, but once certain lines are crossed, things can get ugly.” The Jade Purity Sect Leader turned his head slightly to look at True Venerable Xuan Yuan.

"Oh," Xuan Yuan Zhenzun replied indifferently, without saying anything more.

The fact that the sect leader addressed him by his Daoist title indicates that the other party is somewhat dissatisfied, but so what?
He couldn't compete with the Purple Cloud True Venerable and failed to obtain the position of sect leader, but that doesn't mean the latter has the right to interfere in the affairs of the Tianyuan Xiao family.

Matters between juniors are best left to the juniors to handle; they're not worth mentioning, and he had no interest in getting involved.

"Xuan Yuan, aren't you going to explain?" The Jade Purity Sect Leader frowned slightly.

"What's there to explain? Is this trivial matter really worth mentioning by Senior Brother Headmaster?" Xuan Yuan Zhenzun's tone was indifferent, and his expression was calm.

As he spoke, he had already touched the causal threads that only a True Immortal could touch, and instantly 'saw' what his son Xiao Yu had been doing recently.

"A trivial matter?" Sect Leader Yuqing chuckled, his gaze falling on True Venerable Xuanyuan: "That depends on where it involves."

It's really a small matter!
For the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, cultivation resources are the top priority.

Without sufficient resources for cultivation, even the most talented geniuses in a sect will be useless.

If resources are sufficient, even if the second-generation cultivators of a sect have average talent, they can still produce a group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

After all, with a sufficient number of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, a sect will always produce a few prodigies who can break through to the Divine Transformation True Venerable realm.

Of course, this does not mean that geniuses are useless, quite the opposite!
For the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, cultivating immortal geniuses is undoubtedly a more cost-effective approach. It can save a lot of cultivation resources, or use the same resources to cultivate geniuses with stronger combat power who can fight beyond their realm!
Especially a Refining Void Dao Venerable? Such an existence not only requires an immense amount of cultivation resources, but also depends on fate, luck, and innate talent to have a chance of achieving it. Therefore, for a high-ranking member of a sect like the Profound Origin True Venerable, one or two peerless geniuses are not worth mentioning, which is why it is considered a minor matter, even if Chen Beiwu forged the Primordial Golden Core.

No matter how rare or powerful a Golden Core is, it cannot conceal the fact that Chen Beiwu is a Golden Core cultivator.

Although the peerless genius of the previous generation of Yuqing Immortal Sect who forged the Primordial Golden Core was able to become a Nascent Soul True Monarch with few rivals, he still failed to break through to the Divine Transformation True Venerable and perished in the end.

To put it bluntly, no matter how talented one is, if one doesn't reach the Nascent Soul stage, one is nothing more than an ant in front of a cultivation giant like Xuan Yuan Zhen Zun.

It is precisely for this reason that, as the head of the Jade Purity Sect, True Venerable Zixiao often has to consider not only a peerless genius, but also the stability and controllability of the entire sect, resources and balance, and even make exceptions, taking his son Xiao Yu as a disciple out of respect for True Venerable Xuanyuan.

But this time, when Xiao Yu tried to use the same trick to eliminate his competitors in advance, he ran into a brick wall.

"What, that old codger Changqing has successfully broken through to the Refinement Void Dao Venerable realm?" Xuan Yuan Zhen Zun chuckled.

Although he disapproved of his son's personality, he would not easily back down.

If the Dongming Changqing lineage has the ability, then produce evidence and send his son to prison, or retaliate in kind by removing Xiao Yu's name from the Jade Purity Sequence Golden Book.

"No, not at all." Sect Leader Yuqing shook his head slightly.

If breaking through to the Void Refining Dao Venerable were so easy, he would have resigned from his position as sect leader and gone into seclusion long ago, instead of working diligently and preparing to accumulate three thousand years of seniority before retiring.

Xuan Yuan Zhenzun shook his head, his divine sense stirred, and he prepared to leave.

"But Chen Beiwu is no ordinary prodigy; he has already caught the eye of Daoist Guangcheng."

The Jade Purity Sect Leader changed the subject, saying with great interest, "The Daoist Master specially manifested his divine sense to observe Chen Beiwu for a moment and gave his evaluation in ten words."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan Zhen Zun's gaze fell on the Yu Qing Sect Leader for the first time.

He could disregard the words of the Purple Cloud True Venerable and the Cave Sea Evergreen True Venerable, but he could not ignore the words of the Guangcheng Dao Venerable.

Although the Tianyuan Xiao family also has a Venerable Daoist Ancestor, such a great and imposing being would not care about the younger generation of the clan and allow them to run wild.

To put it bluntly, that brat Xiao Yu isn't even worth the attention of the Refining Void Daoist.

Seeing the change in Xuan Yuan Zhenzun's gaze, the Jade Purity Sect Leader smiled calmly and repeated ten words: "This child resembles me and can inherit the sect's fortune."

Xuan Yuan Zhen Zun's mind sank slightly.

This child resembles me and can inherit the destiny of our sect!
For a Dao Venerable of Refining Emptiness, such an evaluation is undoubtedly very high!
It should be noted that when he personally visited his own ancestor back then, he only received the evaluation of "having decent talent".

But the term "like me" is far too exaggerated!
Guangcheng Daozun possessed such vision that he was an outstanding figure even among the Refining Void Daozun of the Immortal Alliance. His vision far surpassed that of a Nascent Soul True Venerable like himself.

In an instant, an extremely absurd thought surged into the mind of Xuan Yuan Zhen Zun.

'Could it be that in the eyes of an existence like Daoist Guangcheng, Chen Beiwu possesses the potential to reach the Void Refinement stage, and even ascend to the Void Refinement Daoist realm in the future?'

Upon realizing this, Xuan Yuan Dao Zun was quite surprised.

There are countless geniuses in the sect, and although geniuses with the potential to become Nascent Souls are rare, they are not something that True Venerable Xuan Yuan needs to pay too much attention to.

However, if a genius possesses the talent to refine the Void Realm, then the meaning is completely different.

Such prodigies are not worth offending by the Xiao family unless they are certain of killing them in one blow.

"What does the headmaster intend to do?"

Xuan Yuan Dao Zun's expression remained unchanged, and his eyes showed no ripples.

"The sect needs peace and quiet, and I don't want any rumors about Chen Beiwu to surface,"

At this point, the Jade Purity Sect Leader paused slightly and looked at Xuan Yuan Dao Venerable: "Whether it's in public or in private."

"can."

Xuan Yuan Zhenjun nodded slightly, and the clone formed from his divine consciousness silently dissipated within the hall.

"Is it really necessary to go to such lengths for a junior?"

Protector Yuyue tilted her head, indicating that she did not understand.

"Protector Jade Moon, you can see the big picture from the small details." Sect Leader Jade Purity chuckled lightly, his gaze profound.

Some of the Immortal Alliance's prodigies are often unruly and arrogant. Even if the sect provides them with sufficient resources, they feel it is only right and proper, believing that the sect should only appoint people based on their talents, otherwise it is an enemy rather than a favor.

This is a classic case of "a little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment."

Although Chen Beiwu was not such a fool, he knew how to be grateful and could distinguish between friend and foe, everything needed to be compared.

Without Xiao Yu, that arrogant little fellow, stepping in to suppress and temper Chen Beiwu's sharpness, how could he, as the sect leader, appear wise and powerful, valuing the future of the sect, and making Chen Beiwu feel indebted to the sect, thus strengthening his sense of belonging?
After all, Chen Beiwu was personally praised by Daoist Guangcheng as a talent for refining the Void!

……

On the other side, the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

The Feather Fairy Society resides in its luxurious residence, the Feather Fairy Pavilion.

Xiao Yu was meditating when he suddenly noticed that the spiritual energy of the surrounding world had abruptly solidified.

He was startled, and as soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a figure standing in front of him.

"Father, why are you here?"

Xiao Yu quickly stood up and bowed in respect.

"Your Majesty!"

An indescribable pressure from a true venerable being suddenly descended.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Xiao Yu's knee slammed into the ground, causing the entire Feather Immortal Pavilion to tremble slightly. Immediately afterward, a sickening sound echoed from his bones.

A dignified Nascent Soul mid-stage True Monarch was utterly powerless against Xuan Yuan True Venerable's divine consciousness clone, unable even to move a finger or utter a question.

"You unfilial son, do you know your mistake?"

After a long while, Xuan Yuan Zhen Zun lowered his eyes and looked down at his son kneeling on the ground with a stubborn expression. With a thought, he released the pressure and restraint of the Zhen Zun.

"This True Lord has always been thorough in his work, how could he have made a mistake?"

Xiao Yu raised his head with difficulty and said, word by word.

"You have disappointed me greatly."

Xuan Yuan Zhenzun shook his head slightly, his tone calm and revealing no emotion.

Conflict is permissible.

Cultivating immortality inherently requires striving and competing!
Xiao Yu had two choices: one was to take advantage of the power of the Tianyuan Xiao family and openly crush Chen Beiwu, leaving no room for criticism.

One approach is to act decisively and efficiently, either avoiding offending anyone or using irrefutable evidence to eliminate any potential threats and leave no room for investigation.

Even if True Venerable Changqing gets angry, he can step in and fight him.

But his good-for-nothing son chose the most petty, yet also the most arrogant and conceited, approach.

"Oh, and then?" Xiao Yu retorted sharply, "Is Xuan Yuan Zhenzun afraid, perhaps afraid of a mere Golden Core cultivator?"

(End of this chapter)