Beast Tamer Ascension-Chapter 24Book 5: : Fateful Duel

Vol 5 Chapter 24: Fateful Duel

"Wise choice!" Seeing the successor of Demon Emperor Tianchou ultimately choose to follow him, Sheng Kun appeared quite satisfied. "You won't regret this decision."

"If you wish to obtain Origin Sources to heal your master's injuries, you must first possess sufficient strength to acquire them. Two years from now, a new Origin Source will emerge within the Origin Realm, triggering fierce competition among the elite talents of various factions."

"Twenty-two years later, an exceptional Origin Source will appear in the Origin Realm - a once-in-a-millennium opportunity! Whether you aim for the ordinary Origin Source or that millennium-grade treasure, what you need most is invincible strength."

"Your current abilities are decent, but in this Origin Realm, you'd barely scrape into the top ten. Even if you manage to seize some Origin Sources through luck during chaotic battles, such fortune can't last forever. Sooner or later, you'll perish in this realm."

"Therefore, your immediate task is rapid power advancement. At minimum, you must reach Nascent Soul Transformation perfection." With that, the Heavenly Demon Sacred Son tossed Mo Yu a jade bottle and a scroll.

"This Immortal-Containing Bottle holds a hundred strands of immortal energy. The jade scroll records a simple immortal technique called 'Ascension Art'."

"The Ascension Art can rapidly enhance your spiritual power by consuming immortal energy. With this bottle's aid, I demand you advance from early-stage Nascent Soul Transformation to great perfection within one year."

"When the Origin Source emerges in two years, I expect you to successfully seize it. If you accomplish this, I'll help you obtain even greater power."

"Two years... Origin Source?" Mo Yu accepted the gifts.

"Correct. At that time, I want you to kill someone for me!" Sheng Kun narrowed his eyes. "Though I, the Cultivation Alliance's Chaotic Immortal Physique holder, and those two celestial spirits won't intervene, these factions still have numerous cultivators stronger than your current self."

"For instance, the Cultivation Alliance has that freak who can control celestial beast corpses. In your present state, you'd certainly lose against him. However..."

"He cannot maintain control over the celestial beast corpse indefinitely. Find the right method, and defeating him becomes simple." Sheng Kun turned to Mo Yu. "If possible, I want this person dead. At minimum, kill his pet beast, seize the corpse, and inflict serious damage!"

"Accomplish this for me, and I'll grant you a century-grade premium Origin Source!"

"Premium Origin Source..." A glint flashed in Mo Yu's eyes. With such treasure, his master's injuries could heal completely. As he agreed, the Ice Soul Gu and Spirit Mushroom within him exchanged puzzled glances, scratching their heads with a vague sense of unease.

"Junior Brother Lin Jing, you've emerged from seclusion..."

"Senior Brother Li, has something happened?" In Xianlin City, Lin Jing had just exited his Cultivation Alliance-assigned abode when Li Tianyi immediately sent a voice transmission.

After briefly surveying his surroundings, Lin Jing inquired further, prompting an instant reply: "Come discuss matters."

Powerful spatial energy then transported Lin Jing to a tea room where Li Tianyi sipped immortal tea before speaking: "Junior Brother, are you aware of the next Origin Source's emergence?"

"Naturally."

"Regarding those special Origin Sources, the major factions of the Origin Realm have an unwritten rule prohibiting certain individuals from intervening, leaving the competition to others."

"Your appearance initially delighted me - with your strength, no one could challenge you for ordinary Origin Sources. However, the Cultivation Alliance recently obtained crucial intelligence."

"What?" Lin Jing feigned ignorance.

"Another demonic cultivator with heavenly demon bloodline has entered the Origin Realm... Moreover, this individual appears to be the successor of Demon Emperor Tianchou, one of the Heavenly Demon Realm's supreme experts!" Li Tianyi said gravely. "Demon Emperor Tianchou mastered unparalleled sword arts. Her successor has inherited this complete legacy and possesses considerable power."

"I fear Sheng Kun might recruit this person. Should Sheng Kun assist him substantially, complications may arise during your Origin Source competition."

Lin Jing pondered before responding: "No matter. I don't even fear the Heavenly Demon Sacred Son, let alone some Demon Emperor successor."

Li Tianyi shook his head. "You don't fully understand the Heavenly Demon Sect. Sheng Kun's master and Demon Emperor Tianchou were peers. Meaning, if this successor truly inherited Tianchou's legacy, his potential might rival Sheng Kun's."

"Their only difference might be resource disparity."

"I see..." Lin Jing nodded. "I'll remain vigilant. Actually, I emerged to inform you of my plans to leave Xianlin City temporarily to seek superior cultivation sites."

"While Xianlin City excels, it's not the Origin Realm's most naturally potent location."

"Of course." Li Tianyi agreed, as over half the Cultivation Alliance's members trained outside the city. Lin Jing's plan was perfectly reasonable.

"However, Junior Brother, remain cautious. Sheng Kun has you marked."

Lin Jing smiled. "Surely he wouldn't risk compromising his chances at the millennium-grade Origin Source twenty-two years hence just to deal with me. I'll be careful."

"Additionally..." Li Tianyi continued, "Shortly before your emergence, the Carefree Immortal submitted portraits of eight individuals from the Tianyuan Realm. We've located one."

"The Origin Realm's vastness limits the Cultivation Alliance's reach to perhaps ten or twenty percent. Finding people here proves extremely difficult. Your fellow realm cultivator encountered misfortune - they landed directly in the Nethersoil's territory upon arrival."

"Nethersoil?" Lin Jing started - the familiar name belonged to the mountain god's close associate. Coincidentally, he'd planned to join the vice sect leader in subduing Lady Nethersoil.

Li Tianyi explained: "While negotiating with Lady Nethersoil to resurrect a companion, one of our cultivators spotted a female cultivator in the Nethersoil who strongly resembled a portrait."

"Lady Nethersoil appears to have detained her. This isn't unusual - though these rogue spirits avoid provoking core members of major factions like the Heavenly Demon Sect or Cultivation Alliance, they relish bullying powerless 'rogue cultivators' without backing."

Lin Jing understood. As the mountain god's associate, Lady Nethersoil was undoubtedly wicked.

"Which one is it?" Lin Jing sighed, suspecting the ancient kingdom siblings had drained their group's luck. Had the First Ancient Emperor's method for protecting ancient clan members involved redistributing misfortune?

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