Born with immortal seed

Chapter 146 Pure Spirit Jade Marrow
Mount Wanshou is a mountain range with many towering peaks, some majestic, some dangerous, and some secluded.

On Red Sun Peak, the rosy clouds were pouring down, making it look as if it were dressed in red.

Between the sheer cliffs, cleaved by a knife and axe, a waterfall hangs straight down from the sky, like an inverted Milky Way, the roar of the rushing water thundering like lightning.

“Master Yang, fellow Daoists, our master is on the mountain. Please follow me.”

A beautiful female cultivator landed on a crane, waved for the other cranes to leave, and led the way to the top of Red Sun Peak.

"Young friend Honglian, you've already reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. The last time I saw you, you had only recently reached Foundation Establishment, and True Immortal Black Wind just refined a batch of Bone Strengthening Pills for you..."

Master Yang sighed, "The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is thriving. We've already met thirty or forty Foundation Establishment cultivators along the way."

Most of them are full of energy and vitality, and their age will not exceed one hundred years.

“Master Yang has a good memory. This meager cultivation is nothing compared to yours… You two must be outstanding disciples of the Azure Maple Sect. Your divine light is full, and you look very promising.”

Honglian bowed gracefully, her face serene, yet the swaying curves of her body exuded a captivating allure.

Many mythical beasts also inhabit Red Sun Peak.

Within Bai Zichen's sight, he saw a second-tier golden monkey and a second-tier iron eagle.

On the other side of the mountain ridge, hidden in the shade of the trees, who knows how many more mythical beasts might roam.

Upon reaching the summit, what came into view was a huge mud pit, hundreds of feet long and wide.

A dark figure was rolling around in the mud, splashing mud and water everywhere.

"Haha, long time no see... Master Yang is still as dashing as ever!"

A loud voice brought to the attention of a round-headed monk standing before the mud pit, dressed in the fine silk robes of a wealthy merchant, his clothes covered in mud.

"It's been almost twenty years since we last met."

Master Yang bowed respectfully and introduced the two younger disciples.

Only then did Bai Zichen dare to confirm that this unassuming, fat cultivator, who exuded no aura, was a Core Formation True Person at the same level as Ancestor Yang.

Or rather, it is even better.

Because every Core Formation True Person of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has at least one natal spirit beast of the same level, and often one or two levels higher.

Snort! Snort!
The dark figure in the mud turned over, seemingly curious about the arrival of outsiders, and poked its head out of the mud to look around. It turned out to be a fat pig's head with big ears.

It lay horizontally in the mud, its massive body exposed, and its gray skin could be seen through the mud.

This Black Wind Immortal's natal spirit beast is actually a pig demon!
Bai Zichen quickly lowered his head to avoid the pig demon noticing his surprised gaze.

After signing a contract with the cultivators of the Myriad Beasts Sect, this third-tier spirit beast experienced a significant increase in intelligence, becoming quite different from third-tier demon beasts.

Aside from not being able to speak yet, their intelligence is already close to that of a seven or eight-year-old child.

Black Wind Immortal waved his hand, conjuring a long stone table and several stone benches by the edge of the mud pit.

The two Core Formation cultivators exchanged a few pleasantries, complaining about how difficult it was to find the Great Dao, and discussed the changing situation in the cultivation world of Liang Kingdom, which Bai Zichen listened to with great interest.

For the other cultivators, it was just gossip, but for Core Formation cultivators, the changes in the cultivation world of Liang Kingdom had a direct impact on them.

They may even have the opportunity to participate and profoundly influence change.

"According to Fellow Daoist Black Wind, the Holy Lotus Sect has decided to open the Lotus Blossom Secret Realm in six years?"

Master Yang pretended to be nonchalant and casually asked.

"Yes, it was confirmed last month, and my senior brother Fang found out the news immediately... I just wonder how many of the nine spots for the secret realm will be reserved for outsiders?"

The Senior Brother Fang mentioned by Black Wind True Man is none other than Fang Tiansheng, the current Supreme Elder of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, who is in the late stage of Core Formation.

To the outside world, every Core Formation cultivator in the Myriad Beasts Sect holds the title of Supreme Elder.

However, within the sect and among cultivators of the same rank, the Supreme Elder of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect only pointed to Fang Tiansheng.

The Lotus Blossom Secret Realm has a high entry threshold, but it contains countless opportunities and has repeatedly produced treasures that can help a True Person who has formed a Core Formation break through to the later stages or even the peak of their cultivation.

However, to obtain the treasure, one must overcome numerous challenges, which are beyond the capabilities of ordinary Core Formation cultivators.

Therefore, the Holy Lotus Sect established a rule a thousand years ago that each time the Lotus Birth Secret Realm is held, several slots would be allocated to Core Formation True Persons they recognized.

These Core Formation cultivators are all far stronger than their peers and can play a significant role in the secret realm.

In any case, the entrance and exit of the secret realm are both within the Holy Lotus Sect, and all the benefits obtained will have to go through them. This was also agreed upon in advance with each invitee.

This move by the Holy Lotus Sect not only earned them a good reputation but also ensured that the participants in each Lotus Birth Secret Realm were among the strongest Core Formation cultivators of the time, allowing the sect to obtain the largest share of the treasures.

Fang Tiansheng, the Supreme Elder of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, was naturally invited back then.

Moreover, if it weren't for the restriction that one cannot participate in the Lotus Blossom Secret Realm again after participating once, Fang Tiansheng estimated that it would take up one spot every year.

The fact that Master Ge Cang will participate in the Lotus Blossom Secret Realm matter is currently under strict secrecy.

The Holy Lotus Sect will not actively publicize this; as long as the invitees do not reveal it, the basic list will not be known until the very last moment before the Lotus Life Secret Realm opens.

“Fellow Daoist Black Wind, I don’t come here without a reason… Besides catching up, I also wish to ask your sect for three drops of Pure Spirit Jade Marrow.”

Old Master Yang put down his teacup, his expression sincere.

"If this matter succeeds, I will privately present Fellow Daoist Black Wind with a 'Tongue-Reading Elixir'."

The following sentence was transmitted silently, so it was not known to the younger members of the group on the sidelines.

Black Wind Master initially changed color and was about to refuse outright, but upon hearing the subsequent conditions, he was clearly taken aback.

The Tongue-Reading Elixir is an extremely rare elixir with only one function: it helps demonic beasts refine their transverse bones, allowing them to acquire the ability to speak ahead of time.

This kind of elixir is usually only made by highly virtuous Buddhist monks.

At least in the cultivation world of Liang Kingdom, no alchemy master has ever been known to have such ability.

In the hands of useless cultivators, the elixir of tongue recognition is worthless.

However, for cultivators of the Myriad Beasts Sect, it is of great significance, no less than a third-tier pill that can increase cultivation.

Being able to speak human language is something only a fourth-tier spirit beast can do.

Only a very small number of spirit beasts with special bloodlines and innate intelligence can master some human language at the third tier.

Black Wind Immortal's natal spirit beast, the Earth Steel Pig, possesses astonishing defense. Its fat body can absorb most of the five elements' spells, and it has innate divine strength. As long as it stands on the ground, it can continuously absorb the essence of the Earth element, and it is said to be strong enough to withstand mountains.

As a mid-grade third-tier spirit beast, its strength ranks in the middle among all third-tier spirit beasts in the Myriad Beasts Sect.

Because of his ugly appearance and low intelligence, the Black Wind True Man was often ridiculed by Core Formation True Man from other sects and was given the nickname Black Pig True Man.

This matter has always been a source of anxiety for Master Heifeng!
If there were a miraculous pill for tongue perception that could enable the Earth Pig to speak human language, who would dare to call it stupid and incompetent, and it would also save its reputation.

"One 'Tongue-Reading Elixir' isn't enough. Does Master Yang have more in stock?"

"That's all. Fellow Daoist Black Wind should know that apart from your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, other cultivators rarely use the Tongue Identification Elixir. I only got it from a Buddhist cultivator when I was traveling. We bartered and exchanged it for one."

Master Yang was confident; he was well aware of the allure of the tongue-detecting elixir to Master Black Wind.

"This matter is of great importance, and I cannot give you an answer immediately. Let me think of a solution!"

Black Wind Master stroked his round face, his multiple chins completely obscuring his neck.

Previously, he, a Core Formation cultivator, could have made a decision simply by taking three drops of Pure Spirit Jade Marrow.

However, things have changed, and I dare not agree directly.

"Red Lotus, prepare a few guest rooms for the fellow Daoists of the Azure Maple Sect to rest in. I'm going to find Senior Brother Fang to discuss something!"

Black Wind Immortal stirred up a dark cloud, carrying specks of mud, and flew directly out of Red Sun Peak, heading towards the highest point of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.

Honglian was stunned. Her master was usually very lazy and wouldn't even leave Hongri Peak.

Today, at the request of an outsider, I actually went directly to the Supreme Elder to discuss the matter.

'I remember my master and this Master Yang from the Qingfeng Sect weren't that close!'

Despite her doubts, Honglian still led the three members of Qingfeng Sect to a row of courtyards and explained the layout of the place.

“Young friend Honglian, I remember that the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has a market that specializes in selling all kinds of spirit beast cubs or spirit beast eggs... My two juniors do not have any spirit beasts with them. Could you please show them the way and introduce them to some spirit beasts? It would be a worthwhile trip.”

Old Master Yang suddenly called out to Honglian, who was about to leave, and made this request.

"This... since it was requested by Master Yang, there is naturally no problem."

Honglian hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't refuse a request from a Core Formation cultivator that wasn't too outrageous, so she nodded in agreement.

Old Ancestor Yang tossed out two storage bags, one for each of Bai Zichen and Su Li: "Go to the market and pick out a spirit beast for yourselves. In the entire Liang Kingdom and even the surrounding countries, there may not be a place with a more complete selection of spirit beasts than the Wanshoumen Market."

"If only the Azure Maple Sect had its own secret realm that could produce Core Formation spiritual items!"

After Bai Zichen and the other two left, Old Ancestor Yang let out a long sigh.

This kind of transaction, where one is at the mercy of others and the success or failure depends entirely on the other party's mood, always leaves one feeling somewhat heavy-hearted, regardless of whether it succeeds or not.

Ninety-nine percent of the cultivators qualified to come to the Myriad Beasts Sect to seek the Pure Spirit Jade Marrow are Core Formation True Immortals.

Although the user is a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of his cultivation, even if he personally visits the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's Core Formation Real Person, they will not come out to see him. So how can the matter of Core Formation spiritual objects be discussed?

Only by inviting elders from the sect or ancestors of the clan to have an equal opportunity to speak with the elders of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect can one have the possibility of seeking a Core Formation Spiritual Object.

……

Black Wind Immortal hurriedly lowered the dark clouds, tidied his appearance, and rushed into the Hall of Ten Thousand Beasts.

They discovered that in addition to the Supreme Elder Fang Tiansheng, another senior brother, Huoya Zhenren, was also present.

"Senior Brother Fang, Senior Brother Huoya, are you discussing something? Perhaps I can come back later..."

Black Wind Master and Fang Tiansheng were nearly two hundred years apart in age, and they had a relationship that was both that of master and brother. Black Wind Master was very afraid of Fang Tiansheng.

Seeing that Huoya Zhenren, whom he didn't get along with, was present, he had second thoughts and decided to turn back and come back later.

“Junior Brother Black Wind, don’t be in such a hurry to leave. Come and listen to what’s happening… The sect leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect has come to ask for a drop of Pure Spirit Jade Marrow. Senior Brother is discussing with me whether to sell it. Junior Brother, you can also give your opinion.”

The Fire Crow Immortal had a sallow complexion, extremely small eyes, and a long red robe that seemed to glow with fire, as if flames were actually burning on it.

(End of this chapter)