Immortal through Beast Taming-Chapter 422 - 119: Star Beast

It must be said that the arrival of the first generation Ancient Emperor was very timely. Otherwise, if Lin Jing completed his cultivation technique, Yu Xun’Er might not have been subsequently trained by the first Ancient Emperor, but by his arch-enemy, Mo Song, the reincarnated Sect Leader of the Celestial Demon Sect.

After resolving this matter, the first generation Ancient Emperor felt a weight lifted off his heart. However, Lin Jing made another request.

"Would you help deduce where the most suitable contracted beast for your next contract position might be?"

The first generation Ancient Emperor felt a headache. Previously, Lin Jing had asked the same, and he deduced a Longevity Body with royal bloodline.

Now being asked to deduce again, he was indeed quite afraid.

"Fine... I’ll try briefly." The first generation Ancient Emperor sighed and activated the True Dragon Qi Observance Technique, beginning his observation.

With the power of the Fortune Dragon Emperor assisting, he did not fear draining his own energy. A moment later, the first generation Ancient Emperor suddenly looked to the sky beyond and uttered a "Huh".

"Have you got a result?" Lin Jing was surprised. How quick, is this the power of the first generation Ancient Emperor aided by the Fortune Dragon Emperor?

"Yes, but also no!"

Lin Jing: ?

The first generation Ancient Emperor said mysteriously, "While observing where on the Celestial Essence Continent the beast most compatible with your next pet might exist, the result deduced was outside the sky."

"Beyond the sky? Not the Celestial Essence Continent?" Lin Jing was taken aback.

"Yes, beyond the sky." The first generation Ancient Emperor fell into contemplation and said, "The place indicated by fortune should be the starry sky."

"It does not specifically point to an individual but a category of races."

"In the starry sky, there actually exist quite a few star beasts. They mainly feed on starlight and meteors for cultivation. When I traveled in the starry sky back then, I encountered quite a few. The powerful ones could even be comparable to the Demon Emperor."

"This should mean that for you, contracting a star beast could be more beneficial for your next step!"

Lin Jing also looked towards the starry sky and did not doubt the accuracy of the first generation Ancient Emperor’s prediction.

Star beasts, but the problem is, the cultivators of Celestial Essence just strengthened the barrier between the Celestial Essence Realm to the point of being impenetrable, making it as hard to leave as to enter, where to contract a star beast then.

"Forget it." Lin Jing said, feeling not too urgent about his next pet. Since knowing that star beasts are more suitable, he could wait for an opportunity.

Four-legged dragon carp are hard to find, but star beasts aren’t everywhere too.

"Let’s go." Having pointed a clear path for Lin Jing, the first generation Ancient Emperor left to attend to his own matters.

And Lin Jing, after his gaze flickered, changed direction and headed straight towards the Celestial Secret Tower.

Over at the Celestial Secret Tower, the former tower master, Celestial Secret Elder, also known as Cyan Ox Taoist, was already waiting for Lin Jing.

"Your Highness the Saint Son..." Celestial Secret Elder welcomed Lin Jing with a smile and explained his actions of selling Lin Jing to the Yin Corpse Sect.

"During your entire time in the Yin Corpse Sect prison, I was paying attention until the Beast Taming Sect took you away and confirmed you were not in danger, only then did I leave."

"Your explanation doesn’t erase the fear I felt back then." Facing this Seeking Dao Cultivator, Lin Jing showed none of the courtesy he would have toward other seekers, even if there were a million reasons, he was indeed sold to the Demon Sect by them.

This wasn’t something that could be passed off by saying it was for the prosperity of the ancient kingdom; it wasn’t his family’s to prosper or decline.

"Indeed, my action was wrong. I should not have decided the fate of others lightly." Celestial Secret Elder apologized, "As compensation, how about I offer His Highness the Saint Son a vital piece of information."

"Go on."

"Your Highness the Saint Son, you have two treasure beasts, which mutated during your contracting process, right?" Celestial Secret Elder smiled.

"When demon beasts contract with a Beast Taming Cultivator who possesses a special Immortal Cultivation Body, there’s a certain probability they will mutate from ordinary demon beasts into treasure beasts. Are you familiar with this theory, Your Highness?"

Lin Jing nodded. This was the theory Elder Mo obtained from the Celestial Secret Tower Cultivator, but he was the only successful case so far.

"That theory was actually provided by me, disguised as a Celestial Secret Tower Cultivator, to the Beast Taming Sect." Celestial Secret Elder stroked his beard.

"So, it was you. You’re the reason Elder Mo turned into a gambling addict."

"Indeed, but at that time, the theory was not yet complete." Celestial Secret Elder said, "In my previous research on treasure beasts, I explored methods to better transform ordinary demon beasts into treasure beasts."

"During my travels in the Ancient Country, I discovered a unique sect like the Beast Taming Sect, and found that the Beast Taming Technique derived from the Immortal Palace, along with a cultivator having a special physique, was excellent nourishment for the evolution of ordinary demon beasts into treasure beasts."

"In fact, in other places, I also imparted the original Beast Taming Technique to many cultivators with special physiques, guiding them to contract demon beasts. Yet unfortunately, except for you, among hundreds of Beast Taming Cultivators, no one succeeded in transforming an ordinary demon beast into a treasure beast."

"I initially thought the deduction was wrong, but now, I have an even more complete theory. I wonder if His Highness the Saint Son is interested. Information on treasure beasts should hold some value to a Beast Taming Cultivator like the Saint Son."

"Whether it’s valuable or not can only be judged after hearing it." Lin Jing said.

"Good, good." Celestial Secret Elder said, "Through my years of research, I discovered that every demon beast that has bathed in starlight has dormant treasure beast bloodlines within. The lower the demon beast’s cultivation, ideally without cultivation, the easier it is to accumulate treasure beast bloodlines inside. However, as they advance in realm, the Foundation Establishment Stage becomes a hurdle— the treasure beast bloodlines dissipate faster than they accumulate."

"The Beast Taming Technique and contracting with a special Immortal Cultivation Body do indeed awaken these dormant treasure beast bloodlines to a certain extent. However, not just any physique will suffice; the stronger the origin power of the physique, the easier it is to awaken the treasure beast bloodlines. A Divine Body practicing the Beast Taming Technique has a greatly higher chance of awakening a treasure pet beast compared to a Spirit Body of ordinary attributes! Furthermore, the physique needs to be innate, not acquired."

"The next crucial point is that the cultivator’s cultivation level and the contracted beast’s cultivation must not differ too much, or it will impact the awakening of the treasure beast bloodlines! This means the combination of a special Divine Body Qi Cultivation Beast Taming Cultivator with a Qi Cultivation young beast presents the highest success rate!"

"Of course, there still remains a risk of failure."

"This is my century-long research on treasure beasts, studying the influence of the Beast Taming Technique and special physique cultivators on the birth of treasure beasts. How about it, Your Highness the Saint Son? Does this information suffice? This information might even elevate the Beast Taming Sect to become the preeminent sect on the continent."

As Celestial Secret Elder finished speaking, Lin Jing’s eyes flashed. This old man...

"How can I ascertain that this information is correct?"

Celestial Secret Elder chuckled, "It’s likely quite accurate. Your Highness the Saint Son can refer to yourself to see if it aligns— the Longevity Body, while not listed among Divine Bodies, is definitely stronger at its core than most Divine Bodies. Disregarding the shortcomings, its effect could rival that of an Immortal Body."

"Your two pet beasts, the squirrel and the carp, were both contracted before they reached the Foundation Establishment Stage."

"As for the Ice Soul Gu, its race is special and has been resurrected and reincarnated multiple times, so it’s not part of the discussion." He stroked his beard.

"... For now, I will tentatively believe your theory." Lin Jing mused, although the cost of attempting this is quite high. Innate Divine Bodies... even in a Golden Era, there are not many. Regardless of their cultivation, they are deemed heaven’s favoured children. Betting on treasure beasts— if it were a 100% success rate, it would undoubtedly be powerful, but who can truly vouch for such odds?

Moreover, if the bet fails, the scattering of cultivation from the Beast Taming Technique and switching to another cultivation technique inflicts far greater harm on a cultivator’s body than other techniques, as it involves not only scattering cultivation but also enduring the side effects of breaking a contract.

However, no matter how great the sacrifice, if it can lead to the birth of more treasure beasts, it is worth it. Lin Jing decides to take this information back to the Beast Taming Sect.

In addition to this, the situation with his next star beast becomes clearer; he must find a young beast before the Foundation Establishment Stage. Of course, if he can find a star beast that’s already awakened its treasure beast bloodlines by itself, all the better, as his own situation no longer fits the perfect combination this old man suggested.