Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 303 Stirring Up a Storm
Qiyun Residence, a cave dwelling of Mount Yiyue.

A wisp of smoke rose gently, filling the air with the aroma of tea.

"Chen Beiwu has reached the Core Formation stage."

Gu Xiao picked up the purple clay teapot, poured two cups of hot tea, and suddenly spoke.

"That's normal. Fourteen years have passed, and both of us have reached the Core Formation stage. It's not surprising that Chen Beiwu has also reached the Core Formation stage."

Shen Yuanbao slowly sipped his tea, his tone seemingly calm, but actually somewhat helpless.

In a battle of foundation-building techniques, he was no match for Chen Beiwu.

In order to catch up with and even surpass Chen Beiwu, Shen Yuanbao could only maximize his own advantages and choose to rely on his family's cultivation resources to form his core in the shortest possible time.

Otherwise, logically speaking, he should have stayed at the peak of Foundation Establishment for several decades, trying to forge a titled Golden Core, instead of directly forming a Grade One Golden Core.

“He has formed the Primordial Golden Elixir.” Gu Xiao tapped the jade table lightly with his fingertips, his tone complex.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuanbao was slightly taken aback, and a slight ripple appeared on the teacup in his hand.

"Is the information reliable?" Shen Yuanbao asked instinctively.

The title of "Golden Elixir" is difficult to achieve.

Although flawless Foundation Establishers possess the potential to forge a Golden Core of the Venerable Title, not every prodigy can succeed.

For example, he and Gu Xiao were both flawed in their foundation building, but failed to successfully complete the path to the Golden Core of the Venerable One.

A normal, flawless Foundation Establishment prodigy might feel unwilling to accept this and spend decades immersing themselves at the peak of Foundation Establishment, trying to glimpse the path to the Golden Core title.

Even if they ultimately fail to forge a titled Golden Core, they can still enhance their foundation as a First-Grade Golden Core cultivator.

However, neither Shen Yuanbao nor Gu Xiao were the kind of proud cultivators who would not turn back until they hit a wall.

Indecisiveness leads to disaster.

Having determined that they lacked the aptitude to forge a Golden Core of the Venerable One, Shen Yuanbao and Gu Xiao chose to maximize the use of their family's advantages and leverage abundant cultivation resources to form their cores as quickly as possible, lest they become mere foils to Chen Beiwu.

“Of course it’s reliable. If you don’t believe me, you can go to the Jade Purity Immortal Sect’s official website. It’s probably all over by now.” Gu Xiao smiled bitterly.

He doesn't care about empty fame.

However, being born in the same era as a peerless genius like Chen Beiwu inevitably leads to some disparities and even doubts about one's own talent.

Shen Yuanbao took out his phone, opened the official website of Yuqing Immortal Sect, and found that there was already a pinned announcement.

Congratulations to Chen Beiwu, a student of the Water and Wood element in the Beast Taming Academy (level 24523), for achieving the Primordial Golden Core and becoming a true disciple!

The number of comments under the announcement reached over 999.

"It actually worked!"

Shen Yuanbao murmured to himself and glanced at the publisher's information.

As expected, the announcement about reaching the Core Formation stage came from the Admissions Department of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, and its authenticity was beyond doubt, which made Shen Yuanbao feel a little regretful.

Was he in too much of a hurry?

If he is patient and continues to delve into the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique, does he also have the potential to forge a Golden Elixir of the Venerable Title?

Even if the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique doesn't work, the Jade Purity Immortal Sect has other supreme immortal methods that directly lead to the Golden Elixir of the Venerable Title.

Thinking of this, Shen Yuanbao looked up at Gu Xiao and found that the latter's expression had already returned to calm.

"Would you like another drink?" Gu Xiao asked.

"No need for tea, I just want to drink alcohol right now," Shen Yuanbao shook his head.

"Don't you abstain from alcohol completely?" Gu Xiao raised an eyebrow.

"Never mind if there's no wine." Shen Yuanbao got up and walked forward.

"Where are you going?" Gu Xiao asked softly.

Shen Yuanbao paused, turned to look at Gu Xiao: "Don't you want to see the legendary Primordial Golden Elixir?"

“I don’t have any masochistic tendencies,” Gu Xiao shrugged, his tone helpless.

Shen Yuanbao was speechless and left without looking back.

"If filial piety is born, why is martial prowess born?"

Watching Shen Yuanbao's figure disappear into the distance, Gu Xiao sighed.

Those who can forge the Primordial Golden Elixir are the greatest geniuses of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect over the past ten thousand years, and can be considered the most powerful among the thirteen immortal sects.

In the eyes of the Immortal Sect's higher-ups, Chen Beiwu might be more suitable than Yu Zhaohua to succeed him as the sect's chief.

……

Qiyun Residence, a cave dwelling of Mount Yiyue.

Yu Zhaohua sat obediently cross-legged on the futon, while the Flint Rock Dragon beside her bowed its head slightly to show respect for the powerful.

Before the man and the beast stood a graceful female cultivator, dressed in a simple white flowing dress, with exquisite features.

"Mother, what brings you here today?" Yu Zhaohua asked, somewhat surprised.

"Zhaohua, I've come today to ask you something."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhaohua paused slightly, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart: "Mother, please speak plainly."

Moonflower True Venerable nodded slightly, looked at his beloved daughter, and slowly asked, "What do you think of Chen Beiwu?"

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Yu Zhaohua realized what was happening, but her expression remained unchanged, and she truthfully replied:

"Chen Beiwu is exceptionally talented and resolute, no less so than his daughter. He is expected to become the chief disciple of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect and advance to the Nascent Soul stage in the future."

Moonflower True Venerable's eyes flickered slightly, and she said softly, "If Mother intends for you to become his Daoist partner, would you be willing to try dating him?"

Yu Zhaohua raised her eyes, her gaze towards Yuehua Zhenzun filled with slight surprise: "Is this your intention... or an arrangement by the family?"

Her question was meaningful.

If it were only her mother's idea, she could try to dissuade her, but if it was her father's idea, Yu Zhaohua would find it difficult to change his mind.

"No, Mother is just giving you a suggestion, she won't force you."

True Venerable Moonflower shook his head slightly, “The Primordial Golden Core is naturally compatible with your 'Fire Radiance Dao Body'. If the two of you become Daoist partners, you can jointly study the Primordial Great Dao and have the potential to become Void Refining Dao Venerables in the future.”

Yu Zhaohua was silent for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Mother, Chen Beiwu is indeed very good, but what if I refuse?"

"Why refuse? Don't you think it's a pity!" True Venerable Yuehua frowned slightly: "Those who can forge the Primordial Golden Core are a rare sight, perhaps only once every ten thousand years."

“But I don’t think it’s a pity.” Yu Zhaohua looked directly into her mother’s eyes: “I cultivate immortality not to rely on others, nor to refine the void, but for my own path.”

"Even if Chen Beiwu is exceptionally talented and has forged the Primordial Golden Core, which is unprecedented in history, so what?"

"Since I began cultivating immortality, my daughter has given herself this fiery Dao body and this heart set on the Dao—never inferior to any man in the world or any genius in the Immortal Alliance."

Crimson flames ignited in Yu Zhaohua's palm, forming a blood-red flying sword that faintly reflected the shadow of a red crow flapping its wings.

Holding the sword in her hand, Yu Zhaohua's aura erupted, her long hair flew wildly, her whole body was engulfed in flames, and she stared directly at her mother, revealing a sharp and ruthless side:
"Fire blazes as stars fall, cold blades sever the moon's light. Without the help of others, my daughter will also be able to attain the Dao, transform into a deity, and refine the void in the future."

Moonflower True Venerable gazed at his daughter for a long time, revealing a satisfied smile: "Zhaohua, you are very innocent and very cute."

Yu Zhaohua remained calm and did not refute her mother's dismissive words. Instead, she looked at her mother with a calm gaze.

"Zhaohua, remember what you said today, don't let your mother down."

Moonflower True Venerable took a step back, turned to look at the bright moon in the sky, and his figure slowly disappeared.

……

Yuqing Immortal Sect, Student Affairs Council Hall.

The twelve top geniuses listed on the Jade Void Ranking are holding a meeting, and Mo Qingshuang, the Azure Nether Sword Cultivator, is among them.

He slightly raised his eyes and looked at the head of the council table, where a tall, unremarkable young man sat. Shen Lingxing, ranked first on the Jade Void Ranking, the current chief disciple of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, with a Golden Core Perfection cultivation, came from the Shen family, a powerful clan of the Southern Yuan True Venerables, and was also a peerless genius of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect who was expected to form a Pure Yang Nascent Soul in this generation.

"Gentlemen, there are two matters to discuss today."

Shen Lingxing looked around and said in a deep voice, "First, the Immortal Alliance College Entrance Examination is about to begin, and we need to appoint three admission envoys."

The position of Admissions Officer not only represents the reputation of Yuqing Sect, but also concerns the future bloodline of the Immortal Sect.

"Gentlemen, who is willing to shoulder this heavy responsibility?"

Hearing this, Mo Qingshuang remained silent; he was too lazy to get involved in such trivial matters.

On the contrary, the other ten Golden Core cultivators actively participated, and it took a full quarter of an hour to decide on the recruitment envoy.

After finalizing the first topic, Shen Lingxing quickly moved on to the next one.

"This year's Immortal Sect Exchange Conference is about to begin, and the list needs to be finalized in advance. Who among you is willing to go on the expedition and win another first place for the Jade Purity Immortal Sect!"

In an instant, the atmosphere in the council chamber froze.

"I am good at formations, but not at combat. I would only be a burden if I went."

"The Taiqing and Shangqing sects are eyeing this opportunity, so the list of participants for this year's exchange needs to be carefully decided, and should be chosen by an unparalleled genius."

"That's right. The exchange meeting is all about strength. How about we send the top five from the Jade Void Ranking to participate?"

Listening to the student members' conversation as they tried to shift the blame, Shen Lingxing took a deep breath and subconsciously looked at Mo Qingshuang.

It's really annoying to be associated with a bunch of insects who only care about their own interests.

“Count me in,” Mo Qingshuang suddenly said.

To test his sword in the Heavenly Cave, he must defeat all the prodigies of the Thirteen Immortal Sects.

With the exchange meeting about to begin, he naturally didn't want to miss such an opportunity.

“Okay, but there are still four spots available.” Shen Lingxing nodded slightly.

As the third-ranked member of the Jade Void Ranking, Mo Qingshuang is indeed qualified to participate in this grand gathering of geniuses and bring glory to the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

"As for the other four candidates, I have tentatively decided on Yu Zhaohua, Chen Beiwu, Xue Tianyi, and Ye Xinya. What do you all think?" Shen Lingxing said in a deep voice.

"can."

"agree."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The Immortal Sect Exchange Conference is held once every hundred years and consists of two parts: the Dao Debate Battle and the Gathering of Heroes.

Each immortal sect can send three to five true disciples to participate, and the disciples must be no older than 150.

However, Shen Lingxing, the current leader of the Immortal Sect, was too old to participate.

In addition, the lineup of this year's Immortal Sect Exchange Conference was so terrifying that the Golden Core cultivators present had many concerns.

It wasn't that they were unwilling to bring glory to the Jade Purity Immortal Sect; it was simply that they knew their own abilities inside and out and understood that forcibly participating would damage the sect's reputation. They preferred to back down and save face for themselves.

"Let's adjourn."

Shen Lingxing said decisively.

"Om."

The next instant, all the illusory golden core avatars present disappeared, except for Mo Qingshuang, who remained.

"Is there anything else?" Shen Lingxing's eyes flickered slightly.

"Who does the Chief intend to appoint as the team leader for this year's Immortal Sect Exchange Conference?" Mo Qingshuang asked calmly.

“Naturally, whoever is stronger should lead the team.” Shen Lingxing smiled.

"Oh, does the Chief mean we should have a fight first to determine the winner?" Mo Qingshuang raised an eyebrow.

"Of course not." Shen Lingxing shook his head slightly, a smile appearing on his face: "The leader of the Immortal Sect must participate in the Dao Debate Battle and compete with many chief disciples of the Immortal Sect."

Therefore, I will personally assess the prodigies on this year's exchange list and determine the strongest among them.

"Interesting, looking forward to a battle with the chief."

Mo Qingshuang smiled slightly, and her Dharma body disappeared.

"call."

Shen Lingxing exhaled a breath of stale air and lazily slumped onto the table.

The position of Chief of Yuqing can be re-elected to prevent unqualified individuals from taking the place and disgracing the Yuqing Immortal Sect, but they cannot participate in the Immortal Sect Exchange Meeting.

Shen Lingxing had long wanted to step down from his position as the chief of the Immortal Sect and go into seclusion to prove his Dao and attain the Nascent Soul stage, but the Jade Purity prodigies after him were all too incompetent, so he could only grit his teeth and reluctantly take over.

Fortunately, things turned around, and this generation of Yuqing prodigies finally produced several peerless geniuses who could succeed him.

Unfortunately, he was unlucky and ran into two old guys from the Taiqing Immortal Sect and the Shangqing Immortal Sect who happened to be within the age limit.

“It’s not unprecedented for a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator to defeat a peak-stage Golden Core cultivator, but unfortunately those two are the precedent,” Shen Lingxing murmured.

Back then, he was able to overpower the top disciples of the Taiqing Immortal Sect and the Shangqing Immortal Sect and win first place in the Immortal Sect Exchange Conference. He relied on his realm suppression, using his peak Golden Core cultivation to overpower mid-Golden Core cultivators.

However, the other ten chief disciples of the immortal sects were outmaneuvered, becoming stepping stones for the chief disciples of Taiqing and Shangqing. Despite their peak Golden Core cultivation, they were defeated by two minor realms of superiority and were crushed by mid-Golden Core geniuses.

Now, a century has passed, and Shen Lingxing's cultivation has reached the perfection of the Golden Core stage. He no longer has the confidence to defeat the chief disciples of Taiqing and Shangqing, let alone Chen Beiwu and Yu Zhaohua, two seedlings who have only recently formed their cores.

"Why think so much? Both the Primordial Golden Core and the Fiery Dao Body need time to grow."

Shen Lingxing shook his head and sighed, "This exchange meeting only allowed Chen Beiwu and Yu Zhaohua to broaden their horizons and show their talents. It won't be until the next meeting that these two will take their first step towards dominating the Immortal Sect."

……

Inside the Yuqing Hall.

Chen Beiwu closed his eyes slightly, surrounded by five-colored Daoist aura, and entered a state of enlightenment.

"Before chaos was divided, the primordial beginning was one; before the Great Yi took shape, before the Great Beginning began, before the Great Beginning showed any signs, before the Great Simplicity sprouted, before the Great Ultimate was divided, the five kalpas revolved, and the primordial chaos could be established."

"At the beginning of Taiyi, it was immortal through countless eons, and became the Primordial Azure Seal."

"The primordial light, refined by the fires of calamity, became the Jade Void Crimson Bright Seal."

"In the beginning, it solidified into form, returned to the void and was buried in the Dao, becoming the Seal of the Mysterious Origin Returning to the Void."

"The Great Primordial Seal was formed by separating the primordial elements and severing the cause and effect."

"The Taiji stands in two places, eternally guarding the universe, serving as the Primordial Seal that guards the world."

"The cycle of five kalpas begins with the seal and ends with the seal's fall; all this aligns with the will of Heaven. Those who have not yet obtained all five seals must not force their way in..."

As the general outline of the scriptures disappeared, Chen Beiwu suddenly opened his eyes. A glint of light flashed in his eyes, as if five colors were rotating, transforming into the Daoist aura of the Five Tribulations, which enveloped his body, making his aura unfathomable.

Upon seeing this, True Venerable Zixiao feigned calmness and asked, "Have you gained any insight?"

Chen Beiwu did not answer, but instead raised his hands to form a hand seal, demonstrating the wonders of the Primordial Five Calamities Seal one by one.

Only after the five seals dissipated did Chen Beiwu rise and bow: "Thank you for the teachings, Master. I have successfully mastered the basics of the Primordial Five Tribulations Seal."

Upon hearing this, True Venerable Zixiao remained silent for a moment before uttering only the word "good".

The reason was simple: he had some doubts about whether his master's praise back then was genuine.

Back then, he mastered the Primordial Five Tribulations Seal in just two months and was praised by his master for having the appearance of a celestial being.

Chen Beiwu, who only took one day to master the Dao, could he be considered a potential Daoist master?
With a thought, he extinguished all distracting thoughts, and Zixiao Zhenzun fixed his gaze on Chen Beiwu, bringing up the important matter:
"The Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique is an immortal method passed down by the Primordial Daoist Venerable. It cannot be cultivated without great comprehension and perseverance. In the past ten thousand years, no more than a handful of people have been able to master it."

He paused slightly at this point: "I heard you are confident that you can deduce and simplify the Primordial Elixir Formula. Is this true or false?"

"This matter is true. I am unworthy, but by chance, I have comprehended a method for forming the elixir by using the Five Elements and Five Directions to evolve the Primordial Elixir Formula."

Chen Beiwu nodded, employing a strategy of feigned retreat: "If the sect does not reject me, I am willing to offer this technique to the Immortal Sect."

(End of this chapter)