Cursed Mountains and Seas

Chapter 70 Gathering Beasts and Taming Birds, Enlightening All Creatures

Only when an official obtains the most fundamental spiritual response can the myriad related spells take effect.

Just as only by unlocking a certain basic theory and key precursor invention on the technology tree can a variety of applied technologies flourish.

The principle of electromagnetic induction led to later applications such as generators, telegraphs, electric lights, telephones, and electric vehicles.

Similarly, the various special skills and extraordinary abilities of the three classes of officials are all based on their own fundamental spiritual responses, which are the various application methods they developed.

The fundamental spiritual power of all water-servant officials, Bai Shuilang, is "enlightenment." Initially, it was simply used for enlightenment and raising otters to help them catch fish, but it gradually evolved into what it is today.

Therefore, the white water bream naturally has a high compatibility with various waterfowl, aquatic animals, fish, turtles, shrimp, crabs, and so on.

Among the boatmen of Wufeng Banner, there are the most who practice the strange art of "adopting godparents and worshipping the master".

However, few can achieve the same level of success as Huang Yuanzhou and his father in cultivating the Mirage and steadily pass on a powerful clan.

The special abilities themselves are not the problem; the main issue is that suitable godparents are too rare.

A capable godfather is too cruel, an incapable godfather is useless, and those who are both capable and too ambitious are prone to dying prematurely.

To encounter godparents like the Clam Fairy, the Snail Fairy, or the White Snake Lady is practically an auspicious sign.

"Gu Gu."

Wang Cheng reached out and scratched the red-billed gull's chin, and the gull immediately let out a gentle cry.

The Zhang brothers, Zhang Wu and Zhang Wen, who had already lit their inner lamps but had not yet reached the Pure Yang Realm of Life Fire, watched with envy.

But he knew he had missed the "Otter Sacrifice Fish" opportunity, and if he didn't want to wait another year, he was destined to miss out on [Bai Shuilang].

They could only choose other official positions in the Water Rank and seize the time to start their "internship" in advance.

That didn't stop Zhang Wen from asking:
"Big ship, what animal do you intend to appoint as a [Guardian Spirit General]? An otter? A black ghost? Or perhaps the most common seagull? An albatross?"

Wang Cheng is also seriously considering this issue.

There is a limit to the number of Guardian Spirits that Bai Shuilang can collect for each grade of spirit. The higher the quality, the fewer the number, and the lower the quality, the more the number. He must allocate his load carefully.

Moreover, Bai Shuilang can share the talents of the [Guardian Spirits]. If the person he enlightens is exceptionally talented, they can also benefit from it.

Among the several animals to be considered, the otter, as the natal animal of the "Otter Sacrifice Fish" candidate, needs no further explanation. It naturally enjoys spiritual enhancement and is particularly easy to awaken its intelligence and transform into a spirit after enlightenment.

With a little training, they can serve as crew members, gunners, or artillerymen on ships.

Besides being incredibly clever, these adorable creatures are also incredibly cute, providing a welcome respite from the monotony of a seafaring life.

However, its disadvantages are also obvious: like humans, it cannot survive in the sea and has poor adaptability.

As for the cormorants, there is a saying among the Tanka people: "Every household has cormorants, and every meal consists of yellow croaker." The cormorants mentioned here are also called fish eagles.

"Black" refers to the cormorant's glossy black feathers, while "ghost" comes from the cormorant's mournful cry, especially at night, which sounds like a ghost's wail and sends chills down your spine.

These are the most commonly used fishing helpers by fishermen in rivers, and many fishermen choose them as their first batch of guardian spirits.

The disadvantages are similar to those of otters. Although they can fly, dive, and catch fish in the sea, their activity range is mainly in shallow waters. If they are taken to the open sea in the future, they may suffer significant losses.

Wang Cheng has the ambition to "calm the seas," and he must start thinking about the long term from now on.

Albatrosses, also known as albatrosses, are the largest of the common seabirds, with a wingspan of 3-4 meters.

Their habitat is in the ocean, and once they take off, they can stay airborne for years without landing. Their left and right hemispheres can rest in turn, so they can sleep while flying without any problems.

It might not be able to handle fighting, but it's more than capable of being a scout 365 days a year, 24/7.

Moreover, its endurance far exceeds that of ordinary birds, with a lifespan of up to thirty years. This innate, horse-like physique, which never needs rest, is even superior to Zhang Wu's "Forget-Me-Not Life," its physiological structure inherently giving it an advantage.

But after thinking about it, Wang Cheng finally raised his hand and released the seagulls and albatrosses, while keeping the bald eagle in his hand.

The reason is nothing more than that of all the birds around him, it is the most aggressive, has a very wide diet, eats fish, seagulls, rabbits and can even eat carrion, and is the easiest to raise.

If pushed too far, it will even steal prey from other seabirds, hence its fierce nickname "pirate bird".

Once they reach adulthood, they have almost no natural enemies and don't have to worry about being hunted and killed by other predators for no reason.

Of course, it's also the most handsome and majestic!

The [Guardian Spirit General] is not only an assistant, but also the face of an official. Just by standing there, its appearance adds three points to its intimidation.

Immediately, Wang Cheng pricked his fingertip, placed a drop of blood on the bald eagle's brow, and chanted an incantation:

"The Taiyin (Great Yin) gives birth to the essence of water. It corresponds to the Xu and Wei (Void and Danger) constellations, and is combined with the Zao (Stove) and She (Snake). It circulates throughout the six directions, awe-inspiring all spirits. By decree!"

The blood shone brightly and disappeared into the bald eagle's brow, forming a red vertical line composed of complex cloud patterns. It flashed slightly and then vanished.

A clear and bright light appeared in the bald eagle's "wise" eyes. For the first time, it had a sense of self and reason, and quietly transformed into a spirit, becoming Wang Cheng's guardian spirit general.

They could communicate telepathically, conveying simple messages to Wang Cheng, the Dharma Master, from a distance, and also sharing the sharp vision of an eagle.

With frequent refinement through spiritual enlightenment, this bald eagle can continue to improve, far faster than wild spirits in their cultivation.

The finger that was touching the bald eagle's forehead was not removed; the bird's origin was further examined.

From its simple memories, one can only see that it was not a native bird, but grew up in the chicken coop of an ocean adventure ship, and sailed across the ocean with the ship and a flock of chickens.

Because it had never seen another of its kind, it always thought it was a chicken!

It still remembered the words "circumnavigation" in Francophone, but one day, everyone on the ship started acting strangely, and it took advantage of the chaos to escape.

Even now, it still misses its beloved little hens.

Wang Cheng recalled the treasures he had seen outside the wall when he was promoted. Although they were incredibly tempting, his mind became even clearer.

One must eat one bite at a time; the area outside the wall is not yet within my reach.

After a moment's hesitation, he addressed his first guardian spirit general:

"Since your experience is so unique, from now on you'll be called Ah Ji."

The bald eagle, Ah Ji, crowed merrily a few times, then flapped its wings, whipping up a gust of wind, and soared into the sky like a sharp arrow, circling the Zhang Fushun ship again and again.

High visual appeal makes all the difference. Even though I'm on the Zhang Fushun, with it as a backdrop, I suddenly have the illusion that I'm on the Ford.

To be honest, it doesn't feel bad.

Wang Cheng withdrew his gaze and began to contemplate his own unique skill.

"It's not just the talismans that are different; my method of [enlightenment] is indeed very different from others."

The mirage taught Huang Yuanzhou a strange skill: "To become a godparent and make offerings to the master," he still had to beg and plead with his godmother, speaking humbly and politely.

I don't need to learn any other special skills; I can directly gain the power to forcibly control spirits just by relying on basic enlightenment abilities, and the effect is obviously more domineering!

Moreover, the objects of enlightenment are not limited to living beings; they are equally effective even if they are replaced with tables, chairs, benches, swords, or other implements.

It can be described as: "Gathering beasts and taming birds, enlightening all kinds of creatures!"

(End of this chapter)