Beast Tamer Ascension-Chapter 25Book 5: : Nethersoil

Vol 5 Chapter 25: Nethersoil

"It's this person." Li Tianyi took out a portrait, and Lin Jing fell into deep thought upon seeing it.

The Cold Moon Sword Immortal, Feng Ning?

"Junior brother needn't worry about her safety. If I'm not mistaken, she possesses the Lunar Yin Physique, correct?" freewebnoveℓ.com

"Yes." Lin Jing nodded. The Cold Moon Sword Immortal's Lunar Yin Physique originated from a Divine Physique Pill, making it an acquired Lunar Yin Physique to be precise.

"That explains it. According to the cultivator's report, she seems to be serving as a 'Nether Maiden' in the Nethersoil!"

"Lady Nethersoil possesses the ability to 'resurrect the dead,' though reviving the deceased consumes tremendous energy even for her. To reduce her burden, she created the 'Nether Array,' where cultivators with Lunar Yin Physiques serve as the array's meridians, sharing part of the energy consumption."

"If my judgment is correct, this fairy was retained by Lady Nethersoil precisely because of her Lunar Yin Physique. Lady Nethersoil has already collected several dozen such physiques..."

Several dozen...

Even though the Lunar Yin Divine Physique ranks within the top 20 on the Tianyuan Divine Physique Ranking, it seems as common as dirt in this Origin Realm.

Learning that Feng Ning was temporarily safe eased Lin Jing's mind, but this made the trip to Nethersoil all the more urgent.

"Does junior brother intend to visit Nethersoil to find your fellow realm cultivator?" Noticing Lin Jing's expression, Li Tianyi asked.

Before Lin Jing could answer, Li Tianyi waved his hand dismissively. "Junior brother, I think you should abandon the idea of rescuing this fellow cultivator."

Lin Jing frowned. "Why?"

Li Tianyi explained, "Becoming a Nether Maiden isn't necessarily bad. Lady Nethersoil doesn't treat Lunar Yin Physique holders as expendable materials."

"On the contrary, to maintain the Nether Array, she distributes the Origin Sources and immortal energy she obtains through trades to these Nether Maidens, allowing them to cultivate and enhance their magical power."

"From this perspective, these Nether Maidens might not even compete for Origin Sources themselves. Instead, thanks to their physiques, they receive immortal energy directly from Lady Nethersoil—quite an opportunity indeed."

"Moreover, Lady Nethersoil values these Nether Maidens greatly. Retrieving one would be extremely difficult and costly. Additionally, although Lady Nethersoil is a rogue cultivator spirit, she maintains good relations with all factions. Challenging her would be tremendously hard."

"Most importantly, recently I eliminated the pet of the Demonic Sect's Holy Son, yet he made no significant response. Do you know why?"

Lin Jing suddenly realized, "That void beast... could it also be resurrected in Nethersoil??"

Li Tianyi nodded. "If the Demonic Sect's Holy Son is willing to pay a steep price, Lady Nethersoil might truly accomplish it. This means if you go to Nethersoil now, you might encounter the Demonic Sect's Holy Son again—extremely dangerous."

"All things considered, I advise against searching for your companion now. Why not wait until you're stronger and your companion has gained sufficient benefits from Lady Nethersoil before seeking her out?"

"Thank you for the advice, senior brother. I'll postpone my trip to Nethersoil for now." Lin Jing clasped his hands respectfully.

Pleased to have persuaded Lin Jing, Li Tianyi nodded approvingly—he particularly favored sensible juniors who listened to advice, as they tended to live longer.

The next day.

Lin Jing embarked on his journey to Nethersoil.

Though Li Tianyi's advice was reasonable, Lin Jing hadn't taken it to heart.

He wasn't going as a Cultivation Alliance member, but as the Heaven-Earth Sect's sect master.

The Mountain God of Lewd Sacrifices was Lady Nethersoil's old friend. With the mountain god's introduction, his visit wouldn't be a simple search or trade, but an attempt to completely subdue Lady Nethersoil.

"Sect Master, you've finally returned."

Several days later, when Lin Jing passed through the Mountain of Lewd Sacrifices territory, the mountain god had already transformed into a stone figure, awaiting him.

"The mountain is gone. What about those people?" Lin Jing asked the mountain god about Fang Wuming and the others' whereabouts.

"All sealed within my body, asleep. Don't worry about them escaping or spreading rumors," the mountain god replied.

"Good, let's go." Lin Jing grew increasingly excited, wondering if he could successfully persuade Lady Nethersoil...

Nethersoil was located in a scorched, barren land—this realm, like the previous snowy mountains, was sparsely populated.

At the center of this land stood a ghost city. Lady Nethersoil's spirit-like consciousness unexpectedly looked into the distance.

"The Mountain of Lewd Sacrifices... what brings him here now?"

It had been hundreds of years since their last meeting.

"Sister Tian, are you there?" Outside the Nether King's domain, the shrunken Mountain God of Lewd Sacrifices stood on Lin Jing's shoulder, having displaced the Wood-attribute Pine Leaf Mouse, shouting inward.

Moments later, Lady Nethersoil's consciousness emerged.

"Lewd Sacrifices... who is this human?"

"Him? He's our hope for leaving the Origin Realm. I've staked my future on him," the mountain god boasted.

"What nonsense." Lady Nethersoil observed Lin Jing irritably, then made an astonishing discovery.

She exclaimed in shock, "A perfected Longevity Body? And a Life-Death Primordial Spirit?"

Good heavens, this was even more suitable than the Lunar Yin Physique for maintaining her array—perhaps even serving as the array's core!

Lady Nethersoil's eyes instantly lit up, but the next moment, Lin Jing snorted lightly and activated the "Corpse Dissolution Fusion True Art" from the corpse-driving secret techniques, temporarily grafting part of the Celestial Ox's corpse onto himself.

A pair of demonic ox horns grew from Lin Jing's head as he instantly emitted a terrifying aura. His yin-yang eyes locked onto Lady Nethersoil, who shuddered, sensing pressure no less than that from the Four Heavenly Kings.

"Nethersoil, mind your manners," the mountain god said. "I've found a way to leave the Origin Realm, though it still requires preparation. Are you interested in joining us?"

With that, he tossed a memory stone. Upon contact, key information about the Beast Taming Art, Lin Jing, and the Heaven-Earth Sect immediately surfaced in Lady Nethersoil's mind.

"No deal!" After reviewing it, Lady Nethersoil refused outright. "I won't participate in some uncertain plan!"

Though she didn't actively join the Origin Source wars, she had plenty of immortal energy sources. She wouldn't work for Lin Jing to help him compete for Origin Sources, nor provide him with immortal energy to gamble on some uncertain venture.

"Perhaps reconsider," Lin Jing said. "I simply believe the Origin Realm limits your ambitions, Lady Nethersoil. Beyond it, the Cultivation Alliance and Heavenly Demon Realm are locked in constant battle—countless cultivators die every moment. That land of death would better suit your dominion..."

"How about this—we won't force you to join us. We only ask for your neutrality, that you don't aid our enemies. In return, I'll appoint you as honorary deputy sect master of the Heaven-Earth Sect. When we succeed, we'll still take you out of the Origin Realm. What do you say?"

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