Beast Tamer Ascension-Chapter 45Book 3: : Deep Cultivation of the Illusionary Path

Vol 3 Chapter 45: Deep Cultivation of the Illusionary Path

“I'm listening.”

Lin Jing gave up the idea of riding and looked at Senior Sister.

“The Qilin Clan?”

“They are one of the most powerful top-tier demon clans within the Demon Court, not just the follower race of any Holy Maiden. Their heritage is deep, and they can influence the court’s decisions…”

“But if I visit the Qilin Clan as the Holy Maiden, they wouldn’t turn me away either. I mentioned before that I was looking for a Core Formation land for it. The Qilin Clan has many sacred sites that can assist with Core Formation.”

“Among these places, some can even awaken the Qilin bloodline within demon beasts. Training there, your fat fish should be able to cultivate a Qilin form in no time.” Xu Qingyao said.

“I see.” Lin Jing thought for a moment and shook his head. “Senior Sister, let’s hold off on that. Since the Qilin Clan is so powerful and not one of your followers, I’d rather let the Dragon Carp try to excavate its ancestral bloodline on its own first. If it really can’t, then we can go to the Qilin Clan later.”

“I only just obtained the Chameleon Demon Core. I’m not yet confident I can use illusions to deceive beings on the level of a Void Mystical Demon Ancestor.”

“That works too. It’s only just started practicing the Divine Dragon Transformation. Maybe with a bit of time, it’ll get the hang of it on its own.” Xu Qingyao nodded.

Having just settled into the Holy Maiden’s Demon Palace, Lin Jing wasn’t in the mood to rush around. There were still nine years left in the usage cycle of the Hourglass of Time. He planned to let the Dragon Carp train for a few years first. If it still couldn’t grasp the technique on its own, then he’d consider seeking external aid.

By then, the Dragon Carp could just follow Junior Sister to the Qilin Clan—I wouldn’t need to go myself!

After all, training techniques and Core Formation don’t necessarily require a Beast Tamer to be present.

Meanwhile, Peng Shi had to continue refining his illusion techniques. Lin Jing discovered that the Chameleon Demon Core wasn’t just useful for illusions; its wielder could use it to accelerate their mastery of illusions, and it could also break through them. To put it simply, it was an unparalleled artifact for the Illusionary Path.

Give me some time, and I’m confident I can push my illusions to the next level.

By then, I’ll have more confidence in fooling a Void Mystical Demon Ancestor completely.

Right now, there are still ten months until the Sky Lion Clan’s centennial event. I don’t need to rush off looking for trouble—cultivation comes first!

A while later.

Xu Qingyao left, and Huan Yin went back into seclusion, diving straight into the Hourglass of Time.

Before entering, Huan Yin let the Dragon Carp train in the Divine Dragon Transformation, while he called out to Song Linjing.

“Next, you’re going to focus on illusion training. Bring me some Phantom Mushrooms… Hmm… and also some Pre-Synthesis ‘Immortal Vision Mushrooms’.”

“…” Song Linjing froze.

Phantom Mushrooms, a seventh-tier spiritual plant, were a specialty of Thousand Illusions Mountain and a carefully selected ingredient in the sect’s dining hall. They were highly effective for improving Thousand Illusions Codex mastery and aiding illusion cultivation.

Back when Huan Yin infiltrated Thousand Illusions Mountain, he ate quite a few. However, as a special seventh-tier resource, they didn’t benefit him much, so Peng Shi had Song Linjing combine them back then just to see the effects.

Once synthesized, the Phantom Mushroom transformed from a spiritual plant that assisted in illusion training… into a Malignant Plant!

[Immortal Vision Mushroom: Upon consumption, the user will see an illusion of an Immortal imparting Dao teachings. There is a chance of becoming lost in the illusion forever, never awakening. If the user successfully awakens, their illusion mastery will improve drastically.]

Due to its bizarre effects, and given that Huan Yin had been in a dangerous location at the time, he didn’t dare to eat it.

If I eat this and fail to wake up, that’s going to be a huge problem. Even if I wake up, who knows how long I’d be trapped in the illusion? In such a place, it’s far too risky.

But now, in Junior Sister’s domain, with the Hourglass of Time and Chameleon Demon Core, Huan Yin felt it was worth trying out this Malignant Plant he had taken from Thousand Illusions Mountain.

“Junior Sister’s demon core also has illusion-breaking effects. If I’m lost in the illusion for too long, just use that to wake me up. Let’s set a limit of three days.”

“A Demon King-level demon core should be more than enough to break through a seventh-tier Malignant Plant’s illusion.” Huan Yin instructed Song Linjing.

“Got it!” Song Linjing assured him, then handed over a blue mushroom.

Lin Jing took a deep breath, sat cross-legged in the desert, and ate the Immortal Vision Mushroom.

…

When Lin Jing’s consciousness returned, he found himself in an Immortal Palace, surrounded by ten celestial beings, all gazing up at the sky, where a misty Immortal woman’s silhouette loomed above.

Illusions have form, their wonders endless. Between the immortal and the mundane, shadows flicker and fade. Within them lies form, the true spirits of all things. The myriad existences, born of this essence.

“Illusions have form…” From the celestial dome, the female Immortal began imparting Dao teachings. Her voice spread far and wide, and countless celestial beings followed along, chanting. The sound echoed into Lin Jing’s ears, instantly making him dazed—he could feel his Illusionary Path cultivation improving at an astonishing speed!

“Illusions have form…”

Unconsciously, Lin Jing also began chanting along, absorbing the profound Dao principles within the voices.

This must be the illusion.

This Immortal’s teaching… It really feels like it can rapidly enhance my illusion mastery. I won’t rush to leave just yet. Let’s see how long this illusion can last…

He felt confident that this illusion could not trap him.

Time passed.

Lin Jing had become the best performer among the celestial beings, his illusion mastery soaring to terrifying heights.

“Good.” The celestial woman spoke softly, and Lin Jing’s body slowly ascended, summoned before her.

“Your talent is remarkable. You may become my disciple and explore the Grand Dao alongside me.”

Lin Jing continued rising, breaking through the clouds, and gazed upon the celestial woman—only to find that she had the massive head of a squirrel.

Lin Jing: ?

Lin Jing snapped awake, instantly exiting the illusion—only to see that Pine Leaf Mouse was clutching a demon core and smashing it against his forehead, leaving his skin red from the impact.

“Three days already?” Lin Jing took a deep breath, feeling warmth surging through his body. The illusion’s insights weren’t entirely false—he had retained a large portion of the illusionary comprehension, now embedded within him.

“Eek!!” Pine Leaf Mouse nodded, confirming that the three days had passed.

Good, he woke up.

It had been worried that Lin Jing might have slept himself to death.

“Alright.” Lin Jing rubbed the mouse’s head and said, “Let’s go again. This time, I’ll break free immediately. If I don’t wake up, call me.”

Lin Jing ate another Immortal Vision Mushroom, drifting back into the illusionary world.

In the Immortal Palace, he was now surrounded by one hundred thousand carp, their round eyes filled with the desire for enlightenment, all staring upward at the sky—where a celestial squirrel loomed.

“…Damn, something’s wrong.”

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Lin Jing’s heart sank.

This mushroom’s aftereffects are insane. Did I eat too many? Why is the Immortal gone… and replaced by a damn squirrel?