Born with immortal seed

Chapter 145 The Gate of Ten Thousand Beasts

Bai Zichen realized that the Pure Spirit Jade Marrow, a spiritual item for Core Formation, was no longer just an ordinary commodity in the hands of the Myriad Beasts Sect.

The Myriad Beasts Sect sold the Pure Spirit Jade Marrow to those they considered worthy of their friendship at a low price, thus gaining a favor.

This favor can often be exchanged for something precious that spirit stones cannot buy.

"Ancestor, you're going to the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect now because Senior Brother Wei has successfully broken through to the next realm?"

Bai Zichen quickly deduced from his speculation about whether he needed a spiritual object to aid in forming his core that he needed it, and then he thought about the use of this drop of Pure Spirit Jade Marrow.

Currently, there is not a single elder in the sect who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

The most likely candidate is the one who is still in seclusion and adhering to the doctrine.

"No news has come yet, but before Wei Dao went into seclusion, Junior Brother Ge used a secret technique to observe him and said that his alchemical theory was complete and profound... with more than 50% certainty."

After saying this, Old Master Yang closed his eyes to rest.

Bai Zichen and Su Li, of course, tactfully stopped disturbing them and walked away.

The Taiyi Golden Scale Boat is not a large flying magic weapon, but its interior space can easily accommodate about ten people at the same time.

"You're already a mid-tier second-level talisman master?"

After exchanging a few words, Bai Zichen was greatly surprised to learn of Su Li's Dao of Talismans realm.

"Junior Brother Su truly deserves to be called a genius in the art of talismans. Given time, he will surpass his teacher and become a third-tier talisman master in no time."

Having reached the Foundation Establishment stage in just a few years, Su Li's talisman-making skills have already reached a new level, which can only mean that he has accumulated enough technical expertise long ago.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one's cultivation and divine sense become stronger, and one's talismanic realm naturally follows suit.

If it weren't for Bai Zichen, Su Li would be the most dazzling disciple of the Qingfeng Sect in this generation.

"It's just a minor skill, not worthy of such praise from Senior Brother Bai."

Su Li shook her head, showing no sign of pride or smugness.

He used to be proud of his possession of a talismanic spirit body, but the years of stagnation before reaching the Great Perfection of Qi Refining completely shattered his arrogance.

This achievement is nothing to boast about compared to Bai Zichen, whose swordsmanship is superb and whose cultivation speed is comparable to that of a different spiritual root.

“Thousands of years ago, the Holy Lotus Sect had a Nascent Soul True Monarch who attained enlightenment through talismans. That can't be considered a minor path…”

Bai Zichen knew that Su Li had done research on the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, so he inquired about the sect from him.

"The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect used to be no different from other beast-taming sects; it was all about spirit beasts running rampant and one person fighting two against one..."

Su Li had clearly done detailed research and was very familiar with the origins and development of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

"The most glorious period was when the spirit beasts formed by the founding ancestor advanced to the fourth rank. However, two hundred years after that ancestor passed away, the fourth-rank spirit beasts completed their spirit beast contracts and left the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect directly, without continuing to protect it."

"But eight hundred years ago, a brilliant cultivator emerged who created the Spirit Control Scripture, which allows one to incorporate the characteristics of one's natal spirit beast into one's own body during cultivation."

For example, if a cultivator from the Myriad Beasts Sect has a tortoise-type spirit beast known for its long lifespan, then after cultivating the Spirit Control True Scripture, he can transfer a portion of the spirit beast's lifespan to himself.

The deeper one cultivates the Spirit Control Scripture, the greater the percentage of improvement one can achieve.

Not only in terms of lifespan, it is said that the founder of the Spirit Control Scripture eventually possessed some of the bloodline of spirit beasts and had various spirit beast characteristics.

Although he ultimately failed to reach the Nascent Soul stage and passed away at the peak of the Core Formation stage, he left behind a valuable legacy for the Myriad Beasts Sect.

The current Supreme Elder of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has taken another step forward from the foundation laid by his predecessors. With his natal spirit beast, the Golden-Devouring Earth Dragon, he can steadily rank among the top three Core Formation True Immortals in the Liang Kingdom's cultivation world.

The combination of the Spirit Control Scripture and the secret realm that consistently produces Core Formation Spiritual Objects gives the Myriad Beasts Sect hope of regaining its former glory and reverting to its original name, the Myriad Beasts Sect.

At the speed of the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat, five days is enough to travel from Qingfeng Gate to Wanshou Gate.

However, in order to bypass the territory of the Ghost Spirit Sect and several demonic sects, they took a long route, which extended the journey to eight days.

After flying out of the Black Mountain Range and crossing countless cities and mountains, the speed of the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat began to decrease slowly after entering the boundless grassland.

"Is this the mountain gate of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect?"

Bai Zichen watched as a pack of wolf demons charged wildly below, leaving a black wave several miles long, likely numbering in the tens of thousands.

Several cultivators dressed in smart short clothes sat on flying cranes, shouting out calls of varying lengths.

Old Ancestor Yang actually said that they had entered the area of ​​the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's mountain gate, and all cultivators passing by had to reduce their flight speed.

"Why is the sect's grand formation nowhere to be seen?"

Su Li was equally curious; how could a sect so brazenly leave its mountain gates wide open without any protection?

Moreover, this vast grassland is not rich in spiritual energy, far from being worthy of the status of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

"The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect raises countless spirit beasts for its disciples to choose from... The most outstanding Qi Refining disciples can even form a contract with a second-tier spirit beast, using the power of their natal spirit beast to make it easier for them to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Old Master Yang brought two juniors out with him, firstly to broaden their horizons and prevent them from losing their ambition in the Black Mountain because they felt that the Green Maple Sect was too powerful and that they were the pride of heaven.

Secondly, it paves the way in advance. If we can get to know a few core disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect of the same generation and become friends, it will be easier to deal with them in the future.

"The number of meat, omnivorous food, and grass consumed by the major mainstream spirit beast groups every day is astronomical. Among all the sects in Liang Kingdom, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect occupies the largest area, and has turned almost the entire prefecture into its own spirit beast pasture."

"Only when you reach the very center of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, that is the main mountain of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, where the protective formation is set up."

After Yang Laozu's explanation, Bai Zichen and the other person finally understood.

"What kind of fellow Daoist are you? Are you passing through this place or wishing to visit my Ten Thousand Beasts Sect?"

Upon seeing the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat, the disciples of the Myriad Beasts Sect riding flying cranes patted their flying spirit beasts, which then scattered into a large circle and surrounded it.

The leading cultivator was muscular, with his hair flowing freely over his shoulders. He wore a neat short outfit, and his exposed skin, from his face to his neck and arms, was covered in animal-shaped tattoos.

Judging from the fluctuations of magical power he exudes, he is a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

The red-crowned, silver-winged crane beneath it, possessing the aura of a second-tier superior spirit beast, flapped its wings uneasily, trying to retreat.

It was only after being soothed by its owner that it managed to stop in place.

The other first-tier flying cranes, however, did not sense the terror contained within the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat and happily circled around.

"I am Yang Xuan of the Qingfeng Sect, here to pay my respects to your esteemed sect's True Person Black Wind."

A clear, cold, and aged voice came from inside the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat.

"So it was Master Yang in person! This junior was unaware, please forgive me!"

The burly man leading the group bowed deeply to Feihe, showing respect without any hint of fear or obsequiousness.

"This junior is Fang Qing, the Iron-Tailed Wolf Steward of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect... After I make some arrangements, I will lead you to Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain to pay your respects to Uncle-Master Black Wind."

Fang Qing patted the red-topped, silver-winged crane beneath him, gave a few instructions to his subordinates, and then took out a signal cannon and fired it into the sky, where a golden star exploded at the highest point.

The light was dazzling and clearly visible from a thousand miles away.

"The Iron-Tailed Wolf is one of the five major spirit beast groups of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. This person is responsible for raising and herding it, so he should be highly valued in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. You two can communicate more later."

Yang Laozu maneuvered the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat, following behind the Red-Crowned Silver-Winged Flying Crane, flying slowly, showing considerable approval to Fang Qing.

Bai Zichen felt that this person was quite knowledgeable. If it were him, he certainly wouldn't be able to identify which family's Core Formation cultivator he was based on just a name.

Judging from his actions, his composure and dignified demeanor in the face of a Core Formation cultivator, and his measured approach, are indeed not something that an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could do.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has become increasingly prestigious in recent years, and its disciples have become increasingly arrogant.

Aside from the Holy Lotus Sect, disciples of the Myriad Beasts Sect always felt superior to cultivators from other sects.

"Ancestor, how many third-tier spirit beasts does the Myriad Beasts Sect have?"

Bai Zichen looked at the graceful figure of the red-crowned silver-winged crane. While riding a flying spirit beast might not be very comfortable, its imposing presence was definitely much stronger than that of a flying spirit artifact.

"The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has a total of four Core Formation True Persons, but it has at least nine Tier 3 spirit beasts on the surface..."

Master Yang coughed lightly, showing great patience towards the two juniors.

"Some of the extra third-tier spirit beasts are contracted spirit beasts of Core Formation cultivators who have passed away. They have become accustomed to the environment of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain after their masters passed away and have not left. Others are spirit beasts that have successfully advanced in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and have not yet found a suitable master."

"Even without the hidden third-tier spirit beasts, this strength alone is enough to make them stand out from the crowd, which is also the courage of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect to intervene in the war between the righteous and the demonic paths."

"Thirteen Core Formation level combatants. The entire Righteous Alliance, which has united four or five sects, still only has this much high-end combat power."

Bai Zichen was secretly shocked, astonished by the strength of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

Moreover, judging from the size of that pack of Iron-Tailed Wolves, one can imagine that the number of cultivators from the Myriad Beasts Sect at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment levels is also quite large.

The Qingfeng Sect is located in a corner of Black Mountain and has very little interaction with other sects. Its main enemy is the Ghost Spirit Sect.

This results in newly established Foundation Establishment cultivators like Bai Zichen having a limited perspective and being unaware of the vastness of the outside world.

After flying for half a day, the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain finally came into view.

A towering mountain, its peak estimated to be over two thousand feet high, where the roars of countless beasts and the cries of birds could be heard from afar, a scene completely different from that of Qingfeng Gate.

At the foot of the mountain, the population was dense, forming a huge city.

This is also related to the characteristics of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. In addition to its disciples, Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain is home to a large number of spirit beasts.

The daily food consumption is ten times greater than that of a sect of similar size.

This enormous city was basically created to provide logistical support for the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.

Fang Qing had already reported this, and when the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat arrived at the foot of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, a flock of cranes flew out and lined up in two rows.

Amidst several high-pitched crane cries, the Taiyi Golden Scale Boat slowly flew into a layer of white film. The surrounding scenery trembled, and it had already passed through the protective formation of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.

"Master Yang, you may follow Senior Brother Benshan. Uncle Black Wind has already received the news and is waiting for your arrival."

Fang Qing rode his red-crowned, silver-winged crane over to pay his respects and say goodbye. He then flew away at high speed to return to his duties of herding the iron-tailed wolves.

He didn't give Bai Zichen and Su Li any chance to befriend him.

(End of this chapter)