Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 342 Immortal Sect Prodigy
Tianyan Immortal Sect, the main peak for welcoming guests.

Sunset Peak.

In preparation for the upcoming Immortal Sect Exchange Conference, the Tianyan Immortal Sect has specially set up a huge fighting arena here.

Led by Zhou Gaochang, Chen Beiwu and his group passed through the towering Tianyan Mountain Gate, stepped onto the dark red stone steps, and traversed the lava fire paths before arriving at the foot of Luoxia Peak.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this way please."

Zhou Gaochang pointed to a group of buildings built against a cliff at the foot of the mountain and introduced, "This is Luoxia Villa, and your residences will be arranged here."

At this point, Zhou Gaochang descended in a flash of light and stopped in front of a secluded and spiritually vibrant cave, where he took out five tokens.

"The cave dwellings in the villa are currently vacant, and you may choose any one to stay in."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhaohua and the other three all turned their gazes toward Chen Beiwu.

Chen Beiwu calmly swept his gaze around, taking in the scenery and atmosphere of Luoxia Villa.

He had some knowledge of formations and could sense the omnipresent fire elemental energy and earth vein energy permeating the courtyard.

These spiritual energies and earth energy, though seemingly chaotic, actually conceal profound secrets. They are constrained and guided by a grand and exquisite array, resulting in an extremely high concentration of spiritual energy throughout the entire Luoxia Courtyard, comparable to a fourth-grade high-quality spiritual vein.

"This one will do," Chen Beiwu said casually.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Gaochang immediately took out a red jade token and flashed it at the entrance of the cave.

The next instant, the door opened silently, revealing a hidden paradise within.

Chen Beiwu's gaze swept over the luxurious decorations and the spacious hall, finally settling on the spirit pool in the center of the cave.

The spirit pool was milky white, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth swirling above the water was almost condensed into spiritual liquid, causing Tie Dan's eyes to widen in disbelief.

As expected of one of the thirteen immortal sects, the Tianyan Immortal Sect even has a third-tier treasure pool in its guest quarters that gathers the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Meanwhile, seeing that Chen Beiwu had already decided on his cave dwelling, Yu Zhaohua, Mo Qingshuang, and the others did not hesitate to choose their own independent cave dwellings near the team leader.

"This is a brief map of Luoxia Peak and the surrounding area, which marks some forbidden areas that you must not trespass on. You can view it by immersing your divine sense in it."

Zhou Gaochang took out a jade slip as thin as a cicada's wing and handed it to Chen Beiwu.

"Thank you."

Chen Beiwu took the map and scanned it with his divine sense. He found that the map clearly marked the Tianyan Immortal Sect's Scripture Hall, Battle Hall, Pill and Weapon Pavilion, and Dining Hall, and also included a list of taboos of the Tianyan Immortal Sect.

"It is my duty, Fellow Daoist Chen, you flatter me."

Zhou Gaochang chuckled, took out his phone, and exchanged contact information with Chen Beiwu, indicating that he could ask him any questions during his stay.

After finishing these tasks, Zhou Gaochang did not linger and took his leave immediately.

"You all get some rest. I have a friend at the Tianyan Immortal Sect and need to go out for a while," Chen Beiwu said naturally.

"Yes, Senior Brother Chen." Everyone nodded in unison.

The thirteen immortal sects already had a good relationship and frequent exchanges. Not only Chen Beiwu, but they also had old friends studying at the Tianyan Immortal Sect, so they needed to visit them and also learn about their opponents.

"Chen Beiwu!"

Just then, a clear and surprised voice suddenly rang out.

Chen Beiwu smiled calmly and looked to his side and behind him.

A petite, delicate-featured, and pure-looking young girl walked briskly towards them; it was none other than Xu Lingling, whom they hadn't seen for a long time.

"Judging from the insignia on his Taoist robe, this person seems to be a student of the Heavenly Flame Immortal Sect, not even a disciple of the Daoist lineage," Yu Zhaohua analyzed calmly.

'Strange, this female cultivator's cultivation is only at the late Foundation Establishment stage, how could she be acquainted with Senior Brother Chen? Their relationship seems quite unusual!' Xue Tianyi frowned slightly.

"They're just high school classmates." Ye Xinya glanced at Xu Lingling, her expression calm.

In terms of figure, appearance, temperament, and cultivation, she is superior to Xu Lingling.

What do they have to offer in the competition?
Chen Beiwu nodded to his four teammates, then walked forward and left with Xu Lingling.

Upon seeing this, Ye Xinya pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately did not chase after them.

……

Tianyan Immortal Sect, Teaching Department.

The decor here is not as luxurious as that of Luoxia Bieyuan, but it exudes a more profound sense of history.

An elderly man with white hair and beard, and a rosy complexion like a baby, was resting with his eyes closed.

Zhou Gaochang stood three zhang away with his hands at his sides, his expression respectful, and gave a detailed account of how he had greeted Chen Beiwu and his party.

"What do you think of this child?"

The old man opened his eyes, his tone calm.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Gaochang pondered for a moment, carefully considering his words to avoid displeasing the old man.

There's nothing we can do, even if he comes from a powerful clan!
The old man sitting in front of him was not an ordinary leader, but Feng Binhan, the deputy minister of the Tianyan Immortal Religion Department and a Nascent Soul cultivator who was only one step away from becoming a True Venerable.

In front of such powerful figures, let alone a Golden Core cultivator, even the clan's patriarch would have to treat them as equals.

"Reporting to the Minister, Chen Beiwu is as rumored; his cultivation is unfathomable and far beyond the reach of ordinary Golden Core cultivators. I could feel an indescribable pressure simply by meeting his gaze," Zhou Gaochang said cautiously.

"Oh."

Feng Binhan raised his head slightly, his gaze falling on Zhou Gaochang: "Compared to the sect's chief disciple Zhao Wushuang, who do you think would win?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Gaochang's body tensed up instantly.

This is a very sensitive issue, and if he doesn't handle it well, he could very well find himself in a lose-lose situation.

What is the chief of a celestial sect?

The strongest disciple of the contemporary immortal sect!
If he were to say that Chen Beiwu was the winner, wouldn't that be siding with outsiders and implying that the Tianyan Immortal Sect had no one and was completely incomparable to the Yuqing Immortal Sect?

However, if he were to say that Zhao Wushuang won, he would feel guilty and would easily contradict himself, leaving an impression on the higher-ups that he was bad at judging people.

After a few breaths of silence, Zhou Gaochang cautiously said, "Reporting to the minister, Senior Brother Zhao has formed a first-grade golden core [Seven-Turn Flame Pill]. His magical power is profound, his foundation is strong, and he can be called a leader among his peers."

The same beast, the Lava Giant Golem, is also an incredibly powerful fourth-tier mystic beast. Looking at the younger generation of the Immortal Alliance, there are only a handful who can rival Senior Brother Zhao.

After acknowledging the strength of the Immortal Sect's chief disciple, Zhou Gaochang changed the subject: "But the path Chen Beiwu is taking is the Primordial Great Dao, a rare sight in ten thousand years for the Jade Purity Immortal Sect. Among those of the same realm, there are only a handful who can contend with him."

"With the advantage of higher cultivation level, Senior Brother Zhao may have the upper hand; the outcome is about 50/50."

Upon hearing this, Feng Binhan shook his head slightly.

The difference between the Seven-Turn Flame Pill and the Primordial Golden Pill is not as simple as Zhou Gaochang made it out to be.

"Alright, you may leave. You still need to be attentive to the reception and not be negligent, but there's no need to be overly familiar. Just follow the rules."

"The disciple understands."

Zhou Gaochang responded and took his leave.

Feng Binhan's gaze shifted slightly as he looked towards the direction of Luoxia Peak, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Foundation building and paving the way, the Primordial Golden Elixir, the Jade Purity Immortal Sect truly has a long and prosperous future."

As the deputy head of the Tianyan Immortal Religion Department, Feng Binhan had witnessed countless prodigies and knew what the Primordial Golden Core meant without needing reminders from the younger generation.

That cannot be described simply as extraordinary talent; it is the true potential to become a deity, or even a peerless gem capable of attaining the Dao and refining the Void.

If Zhao Wushuang hadn't cultivated for a longer period and possessed some advantages in cultivation level, comparing him to Chen Beiwu would have been a complete underestimation of the value of the Primordial Golden Core. If he hadn't known it was unrealistic, Feng Binhan would have even considered marrying off the eldest daughter of the Luo Yuan Feng family, just to win over Chen Beiwu.

'If that little guy succeeds, it will be a joyous occasion.'

Feng Binhan withdrew his gaze and smiled calmly.

……

On the other side, Chen Beiwu and Xu Lingling walked side by side, shuttling between various buildings.

Thousand Refinements Square.

A roaring furnace fire could be seen everywhere, and burly cultivators picked up iron hammers and hammered the vessel blanks with clanging sounds, sending up a lot of sparks.

"This is where students practice basic weapon crafting."

Xu Lingling smiled and said, "Sometimes when I'm in seclusion for a long time and feel a bit down, I'll bring Xiao Chi here to forge some iron."

"You're not going to refine pills anymore, are you planning to switch to weapon crafting?"

Chen Beiwu paused, his gaze sweeping over Xu Lingling's slender arms.

Almost forgot, Xu Lingling has been taking miraculous medicines since childhood, making her physically strong and incredibly powerful. For her, blacksmithing is a piece of cake.

The contrast between her innocent face and her blacksmithing work is quite striking.

"No, you're annoying. Alchemy is a skill, blacksmithing is relaxation."

Xu Lingling pouted and patted Chen Beiwu's shoulder hard.

Chen Beiwu's lips curved slightly, and he stopped teasing. His eyes subtly swept over the heads of the passing cultivators.

It must be said that, in terms of sheer luck, the students of the Tianyan Immortal Sect are indeed far inferior to those of the Yuqing Immortal Sect.

Not to mention the auspicious red dragon fortune, even those with golden fortune are few and far between.

'Wow, what outrageous luck!'

During his visit to the Tianyan Immortal Sect, Chen Beiwu's eyes flickered as he looked at the focus of the crowd not far away.

Xu Lingling and Chen Beiwu had known each other for a long time, and she noticed the change in the latter immediately.

She stopped and followed Chen Beiwu's gaze, only to see a group of five people walking slowly, attracting considerable attention.

The reason was simple: three female cultivators with graceful figures, stunning beauty, and remarkably similar features were walking at the front of the group.

One is as aloof as snow, one is as alluring as fire, and one is as gentle as water; each has her own unique charm.

Wherever the three went, the bustling streets fell silent, but no one dared to approach them.

The reason was that their Taoist robes were very eye-catching. They were plain white with the Shangqing Immortal Sect's emblem embroidered in purple thread on the cuffs and lapels.

"is it nice?"

Xu Lingling's tone was somewhat sour.

In her opinion, the reason why Chen Beiwu, that big jerk, suddenly stopped was purely because he was attracted by her beauty.

Damn it, isn't she beautiful too?

"Well, it does look good."

Chen Beiwu nodded in agreement with Xu Lingling, concealing his emotional fluctuations.

The women were beautiful beyond compare, but he was determined to become an immortal and live forever. How could he be swayed by the appearance and temperament of the three stunning triplets?

What truly surprised Chen Beiwu was the auspicious crimson dragon aura surrounding the three female cultivators.

These three auspicious red dragons possess extraordinary fortune, with faint traces of purple aura emanating from their heads and tails.

It should be understood that the auspicious purple aura coming from the east is a terrifying fortune possessed only by those with great fortune, those destined for the Divine Transformation stage, or even those who have reached the Divine Transformation stage and become true Venerables.

It is precisely because of this that even though the purple aura on these three auspicious red dragons is very faint and almost invisible, it also indicates that the fortunes of these three beautiful female cultivators are undergoing a transformation, their future is limitless, and they possess the qualifications to attain the position of True Venerable.

"Hmph, lecherous scoundrel, scumbag."

As soon as Chen Beiwu finished speaking, the beautiful female cultivator with a fiery temperament immediately raised her eyebrows, her pretty face turned frosty, and she snorted coldly.

A Golden Core cultivator possesses astonishing perception, especially considering the short distance between them.

To the Golden Core True Person, Xu Lingling and Chen Beiwu's whispered conversation was no different from them talking in each other's ears.

"Second sister, don't do this." The man's eyes were clear and pure; when he looked at her just now, there was no lewdness in his gaze, only pure admiration and shock.

"While the comment 'It's very handsome' might be a bit blunt and presumptuous, it's also quite honest and doesn't exactly make him a scumbag." The gentle female cultivator shook her head slightly and transmitted her thoughts telepathically.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qing glanced at Chen Beiwu and found that his eyes were calm. Indeed, as her third sister Zhao Yu had said, he was not as disgusting as a lecherous man.

She had no choice but to suppress her anger and mutter, "Even if he's not a scumbag, it's still frivolous to casually comment on a woman's appearance."

"Second sister, stop talking."

Zhao Yue glanced at Zhao Qing, then nodded slightly to Chen Beiwu, revealing a cool smile.

The second and third sisters had been in seclusion for sixty years in order to break through to the Golden Core stage. They had just emerged from seclusion and came with her to the Tianyan Immortal Sect to participate in the Immortal Sect Exchange Meeting. They knew very little about the peerless geniuses who had risen to fame in the Immortal Alliance in recent years.

But she is different. As the chief of the Immortal Sect and the leader of the Shangqing team, Zhao Yue needs to pay close attention to the outstanding figures of the thirteen Immortal Sects in order to understand the formidable opponents in this Immortal Sect Exchange Conference.

The instant Chen Beiwu finished speaking, Zhao Yue recognized him as the Foundation Establishment Master, the top-ranked expert on the Jade Void Ranking.

Judging from his aura, he certainly possesses considerable strength.

To avoid her second sister throwing a tantrum, Zhao Yue nodded and said goodbye before leaving with her teammates without lingering.

"Sorry, I misspoke."

It wasn't until then that Xu Lingling realized what was happening. She stuck out her tongue and glanced at Chen Beiwu sheepishly.

"It's nothing, don't worry about it," Chen Beiwu said with a calm smile.

"Let's go explore the area ahead."

As soon as Chen Beiwu finished speaking, the two figures disappeared into the crowd.

"It's a pity that a fight didn't happen."

On a street corner, a gaunt man leaned against a tree and yawned without any regard for his image.

Upon seeing the Taoist robe on this person's body, the pupils of all the immortal cultivators passing by shrank slightly.

The Taoist robe is dark black, with cloud patterns woven from Taiqing crane velvet. As the cloud patterns flow, the yin and yang energies swirl, evolving into the image of Tai Chi.

Without a doubt, the unremarkable, thin cultivator in front of him, whose aura was barely perceptible, was a prodigy of the Taiqing Immortal Sect!
Noticing the attention of the surrounding cultivators, Wang Chan twisted his neck, turned around, and walked away in another direction.

'Truly, the younger generation is formidable!'

Wang Chan felt a pang of regret.

What goes around comes around.

Back then, at the age of forty-nine, he suppressed the chief disciples of the ten great immortal sects (who had reached the peak of the Golden Core stage) with his mid-stage Golden Core cultivation. However, due to his short cultivation time and the large gap in their cultivation levels, he was defeated by Shen Lingxing, the chief disciple of Yuqing Sect.

Now that's good, he's 149 years old this year, and his cultivation has reached the Golden Core stage. It's finally his turn to suppress the peerless genius of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect with the difference in their cultivation levels.

The only thing that Wang Chan regretted was that Shen Lingxing was too old to participate in this year's exchange meeting; otherwise, he could have redeemed himself.

(End of this chapter)