Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 687 - 449: Era of Spiritual Energy Revival
In the evening, the Sun Family held a celebration feast, which also served as a farewell banquet.
At the dining table, Sun Ji informed them about the dramatic changes that had occurred in the Cangling Ancient Country during their three-month absence.
Indeed, just as Lin Chen had predicted, the destruction of the dragon veins and the spiritual qi imbalance did not lead to the complete collapse of the cultivation environment in the Cangling Ancient Country. Instead, it unexpectedly reshaped the rules of heaven and earth.
Various ancient or newly-formed cultivation secret realms began to appear randomly across different regions; some were ruins of ancient sects, while others were naturally formed places where elements converged.
The spiritual qi within these secret realms was rich, and some even contained potent spiritual qi.
Rumors abound of lucky individuals who accidentally stumbled into these realms, received inheritances, and rapidly ascended dozens of levels within a short time, achieving legendary tales of instant success.
The entire Cangling Ancient Country seemed to have ushered in a "miracle era" of cultivation, with opportunities aplenty.
But there were also unfavorable occurrences, just as Lin Chen had previously worried. After a brief panic, some human factions, seeing that the Divine Race did not immediately retaliate, began to forget the blood feud over the destruction of the dragon veins and the Celestial Capital’s demise.
Some families and sects, seeking more powerful forces or protection, have already started to secretly or overtly ingratiate themselves with the Divine Race, offering resources in exchange for favor, with a servile demeanor. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
"Forgetting is often more heartbreaking than betrayal."
After hearing everything, Lin Chen fell silent for a long time, eventually uttering just this one sentence.
The next day, Lin Chen bid farewell and departed after Sun Ji had checked Lee Zhen’s injuries and prescribed some herbs.
"Thank you, Senior Sun," Lin Chen cupped his hands in farewell.
Sun Ji returned the gesture, and as Lin Chen and Lee Zhen walked a few steps away, the former suddenly turned back.
"Is there anything else?" Sun Ji asked.
"Now that it’s certain the Divine Race has emerged, if something really has happened to Gu Qing and her group here, the Ancient Race will likely come to investigate," Lin Chen said. "Given your connection with the Great Elder, they probably won’t spare you."
Sun Ji was taken aback, then understood.
Lin Chen’s concern was not entirely unfounded.
After considering, Sun Ji said, "I’ll find time to leave."
"If you have nowhere to go, Senior, you can head to Thunder City or South City," Lin Chen suggested.
"Alright," Sun Ji acknowledged with a cupped hand gesture.
....
Lin Chen departed from Celestial Realm City, casting a reflective glance back, his pupils filled with some lament.
It was from here that the world began to fall into turmoil.
In just a few years, the population of the Cangling Ancient Country drastically decreased, and its combat strength rapidly declined.
At this rate, other nations might continue to eye the country.
After all, the countries surrounding the Cangling Ancient Country had always been covetous.
The two quickly resumed their journey, feeling a bit relieved at the thought of returning to Jiuxing City this time.
"Do you think we might find such an opportunity?"
Having heard that secret realms fueled by spiritual qi might appear anywhere due to the revival of spiritual energy, Lee Zhen felt quite eager.
Lin Chen, however, mused, "More than that, I’m curious about its mechanism."
"What mechanism? The dragon veins?"
Lin Chen nodded.
Lee Zhen immediately laughed, "Dragon veins are naturally formed; surely they’re not man-made?"
Seeing Lin Chen’s serious expression, Lee Zhen was suddenly startled and asked, "Could it really be man-made?"
"Do you know how the lineage of the National Preceptor came about?" Lin Chen asked.
"Wasn’t it founded by Gu Wei?" Lee Zhen replied.
"But dragon veins have always existed. During ancient times, cultivators were everywhere, each with great powers; are you certain they wouldn’t utilize the dragon veins?" Lin Chen queried.
Lee Zhen fell into contemplation.
For so long, dragon veins had been perceived by the world as naturally formed.
Now, hearing Lin Chen’s insight made it all seem eerie and unsettling.
They crossed two cities and found themselves truly entering the so-called fervor.
Due to the emergence of secret realm entrances in many areas on the nation’s outskirts, many now actively explore the countryside or remote jungles.
"Have any appeared nearby?" Lee Zhen engaged in conversation with a friendly passerby.
"They haven’t appeared; that’s why the chances are greater," the passerby remarked.
"Is there really such a saying?" Lee Zhen asked, astonished, continuing to inquire, "Where is the largest secret realm now appearing?"
"Seems to be in the central region..." The passerby showed a look of envy and said:
"It’s said to contain numerous heavenly treasures, and not only can spirit beasts cultivate, but humans can too."
"A Beastmaster’s spirit beast entered and leveled up by a full 20 levels before exiting."
"Are many people going inside?" Lee Zhen asked.
"Certainly not," the passerby replied. "The secret realm entrances remain open briefly, almost only two to three hours, with some appearing for just 10 minutes before closing."
"In such a short time, barely anyone can enter," Lee Zhen commented.
"The problem is, many Divine Race members possess spirit beasts capable of traversing space..." The passerby’s eyes betrayed a trace of sad anger:
"Initially, only eighteen people had entered that central secret realm, but upon hearing the news, members of the Xuanyuan Race rushed over."
"Among those eighteen, ten died; the remaining eight survived, but all the valuable resources were seized by the Xuanyuan Race."
Lin Chen and Lee Zhen exchanged glances.
Such a maneuver exists?
Doesn’t that mean the Divine Race has gotten a head start in this grand fortune?
"Such a pity for Immortal Venerable Bai Ling..."
At that moment, Lee Zhen suddenly exhaled deeply and said.
Lin Chen nodded as well.
Bai Ling, possessing a unicorn, could reap infinite opportunities in this era of spiritual energy revival.
Only now, Bai Ling no longer qualified as a Beastmaster.
Truth be told, Lin Chen hadn’t seen Bai Ling in a long time; definitely, he planned to visit South City and check on Bai Ling.
Although the old physician seemed reliable, there remained an air of mystery.
....
"Killed them all?"
Bai Ling looked at the people before her and asked the old physician beside her.
In front of her was a group of fearful Beastmasters.
Most of these people belong to the Divine Race.
At that moment, Bai Ling and the old physician were utilizing the unicorn to traverse through a secret realm.
Bai Ling was witnessing the unicorn’s immense power for the first time...
And her own strength.
After resurrection, the Calamity-Devouring Beast displayed terrifying capabilities.
Not only could it devour everything, but it could also absorb the cultivation of spirit beasts.
This realization dawned upon Bai Ling:
The more spirit beasts the Calamity-Devouring Beast consumes, the stronger it becomes.
"You aren’t powerful enough yet; if they remain alive, your identity will be exposed..." the old physician quickly advised:
"Given your current circumstances, neither the old forces of the Celestial Capital nor the Divine Race will spare you."
"As for them, excluding the Divine Race, others have blood on their hands and aren’t benevolent souls."
"But ultimately, the decision rests with you."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ling’s gaze turned icy in an instant, and she coldly declared:
"Xiu Xiu, devour them all!"
In the next second, the Calamity-Devouring Beast transformed, its body rapidly expanding, opening its giant maw.
