Beast Tamer Ascension-Chapter 75Book 4: : A Real Promotion
Vol 4 Chapter 75: A Real Promotion
Immortal Water Lotus, a plant that harmonizes with immortal energy, comes with a Flawless Divine Body.
The Flawless Divine Body, simply put, is immune to all contaminants that could affect it.
Like the First Ancient Emperor just mentioned, to cultivate the Heavenly Demon Finger, a cultivator must devour another person’s heart demon power.
Heart demon power—most cultivators avoid it like the plague, let alone actively touch it.
Heart demons pose the greatest threat to a cultivator, and must be overcome by the cultivator themselves. Because heart demons are contagious, any attempt to help might infect others, leading to mental instability.
So the process of cultivating Heavenly Demon Finger is extremely dangerous.
That’s precisely why the First Ancient Emperor recommended using Heartless Stone to refine the External Incarnation—to follow the Path of Heartlessness. That way, one can avoid the invasion of heart demons to the greatest extent.
Heartlessness is the best weapon against heart demons.
However, since Lin Jing had the Immortal Water Lotus, the First Ancient Emperor considered it to have the same effect. The Flawless Divine Body is also highly effective in dispelling heart demons.
Someone with a Flawless Divine Body cultivating a demonic art with side effects—combined with the Heavenly Demon Physique and the Longevity Physique—is a perfect match.
“I was just weighing my options, seeing if there was anything better than Immortal Water Lotus.”
“There’s not. In the Tianyuan Realm, Immortal Water Lotus is one of the best materials for refining an External Incarnation.”
“Unless some immortal item appears, but compared to the gentle Immortal Water Lotus, immortal items aren’t something the average cultivator can refine.”
“Where’d you even get such a great item?”
Lin Jing smiled. The Demon Emperor had said the same thing—there was nothing in the Demon Court better than the Immortal Water Lotus.
He had suggested that if Lin Jing wanted to refine an External Incarnation, he should prioritize this.
“Misty Forest,” Lin Jing said.
“No wonder...” The First Ancient Emperor nodded. “That Forest Sea Dragon Emperor guy took the Wood Path to its extreme. He has the power to evolve plants to quasi-immortal grade. If it’s him, maturing an Immortal Water Lotus isn’t strange at all.”
“But to be given such a treasure—it means you’re really something. It’s probably because of the Transformation Technique, right?”
“Maybe.” Lin Jing answered slowly.
After all, reaching the level of the Forest Sea Dragon Emperor, Yin-Yang Whale Emperor, or the Lord of the Demon Court, progressing normally becomes nearly impossible.
Transformation is, without doubt, a rare path forward.
“In any case, if you use Immortal Water Lotus to refine the External Incarnation, it’ll still help with cultivating Heavenly Demon Finger.”
“It just won’t help with Heavenly Demon Canon or Heavenly Demon Crossing.”
“It’s not a big deal... I’ll figure it out later.” Lin Jing wasn’t planning to dwell on it anymore. Using Immortal Water Lotus to refine the External Incarnation had another benefit: once in the Origin Realm, he could rely on the incarnation to better absorb immortal essence and grow stronger.
Moreover, the incarnation would be even more compatible with immortal techniques that require immortal energy.
Lin Jing might not have immortal techniques yet, but with the Divine Scripture, he could summon projections of ancient immortals and have them teach him. That would be quite convenient.
..........
Some time ago, his heart demon entered the Hourglass of Time, ending the process of refining the External Incarnation.
As for the First Ancient Emperor, he wandered around Martial Emperor City out of boredom.
Before long, he lit up at the sight of a talent.
“Acquired Fortune Physique?”
Fortune Physique, wasn’t that the physique I created myself to boost fortune? But it’s incredibly hard to cultivate—rare even among the Ancient Clan...
“This kid must be from the Ancient Kingdom, right? There’s no way someone smuggled a secret art I created all the way to Martial Emperor City!”
So, the First Ancient Emperor intercepted a young man riding a white horse who had just entered the city.
“Old man, what do you want?”
Gao Sheng frowned and looked at the annoying old man who blocked his way.
This was the same Gao Sheng who had been sent to the Heavenly Sword Gate by Cold Moon Sword Immortal via the Sky-Splitting Sword, and later dragged to the capital by the sect master.
Of course, because Lin Jing had suddenly taken control of the Celestial Sword, Gao Sheng and the sect master hadn’t even had time to meet the Ancient Imperial Prince before the sect master dragged him back to the Heavenly Sword Gate.
At the Heavenly Sword Gate, Gao Sheng lived in constant fear, worried the Second Ancient Emperor would come after him—after all, he had a big role in the recent chaos.
Fortunately, the Sky-Splitting Sword Ancestor recognized that Gao Sheng had delivered vital information to the Heavenly Sword Gate instead of the Ancient Clan, and pointed him toward a promising path.
“Go find my disciple again.”
“She’s still in the Western Desert.”
“Your fortune is sky-high. Being by her side won’t harm her. I’ll also give you a life-saving sword intent to ensure your safety on the journey.”
And so, Gao Sheng fled the Ancient Kingdom again, coming to find the Cold Moon Sword Immortal to form another demon-slaying team with her.
Now he’d arrived in Martial Emperor City looking for Feng Ning—but before he could find her, he ran into a beggar-like old man.
“Young man, I see you have unique bones and astounding fortune. Tell me, are you from the Eastern Ancient Kingdom?” the First Ancient Emperor asked with a cheerful smile.
“You’ve got a sharp eye, old man.” Gao Sheng replied, “How’d you know I came from the Ancient Kingdom?”
“If you’ve got something to say, say it quick—I’m in a rush.”
The First Ancient Emperor chuckled, “Acquired Fortune Physique—that’s a Foundation Establishment secret art. If I recall, only the Ancient Kingdom has it. Even most Ancient Kingdom cultivators can’t access this Foundation Establishment technique. Only nobles and high officials...”
“Sh*t.” Gao Sheng was shocked. The Fortune Physique wasn’t something obvious like Fire or Water Physique—it was deeply hidden. Yet this old man saw through it at a glance...
“Senior, you have sharp eyes. May I ask your name?” Gao Sheng instantly became respectful, realizing this old man was no ordinary figure.
Cultivation... probably at least Nascent Soul Transformation, right?
“Just call me Turtle Immortal...” The First Ancient Emperor stroked his beard. That turtle didn’t want to stick with him and had gone off to explore Martial Emperor City on its own.
“So, Senior, why did you stop me?” Gao Sheng asked.
The First Ancient Emperor said, “Oh, nothing much. I’m from the Ancient Kingdom too, though I haven’t been back in a long time. I miss life over there.”
“I was just curious how much the Ancient Kingdom has changed lately. Judging by you, you must be from a noble family. Would you mind walking and chatting with me for a bit?”
“Gladly.” Gao Sheng wasn’t in a hurry. “I’ll treat you. Let’s head to the best tavern in Martial Emperor City and have a drink!”
“You’re generous, little brother. But I’m curious—at just the Core Formation Stage, you traveled all the way to Martial Emperor City. What for?”
“Well, the great era is upon us, ghosts and demons rising in the west. I came here to slay demons. This may not be the Ancient Kingdom, but there are still many commoners who need protection. The Buddhist sect’s manpower is limited. I may not be powerful, but I can still do something.” Gao Sheng spoke with righteous vigor, revealing his Demon-Slaying Bureau badge as he talked.
“Ah? So you’re from the Demon-Slaying Bureau! The cultivation world needs people like you. Actually, I have some old friends in high positions back in the Ancient Kingdom. I’ll have them promote you!”
“Promote me?” Gao Sheng chuckled. “I’m not interested in that.”
The First Ancient Emperor narrowed his eyes, picking up on a trace of dissatisfaction.
“Indeed, a talent like you shouldn’t step into that dirty pond. Under the Second Ancient Emperor’s leadership, even the Ancient Kingdom is getting worse by the day!” said the First Ancient Emperor.
“Yeah...” Gao Sheng blurted out instinctively, then suddenly covered his mouth and snapped, “What are you talking about, old man? Under the Second Ancient Emperor’s leadership, the people of the Ancient Kingdom are living happy lives!”
