Immortal through Beast Taming-Chapter 491 - 62: Alliance

"I’ve already briefed Xiao Shitou."

"He’s an honest and simple person, don’t bully him."

Fairy Maotuan finished speaking and fell silent.

After saying these words, it seemed she used her last bit of strength.

Lin Jing said nothing.

Xing Shou Crane?

In some ancient ascension murals of the Celestial Essence Realm, when cultivators ascend to the Immortal Realm, indeed, some immortal cranes appear.

However, unlike Fairy Maotuan’s description, the records in the Celestial Essence Realm state that these immortal cranes are auspicious immortal beasts raised by the Immortal Palace.

So it seems now, the species name of these immortal cranes is "Xing Shou Crane."

To live as long as the stars... a longevity body among demon beasts, these words indeed piqued Lin Jing’s interest.

After all, the mysterious Maotuan is an immortal, so it wouldn’t hurt to listen to her advice.

Anyway, I am not in a rush to contract a new pet beast now.

"Of course, if I could directly contract a Meteor Immortal Spirit, I wouldn’t mind, I’m not picky."

Lin Jing mumbled to himself.

Although Fairy Maotuan was just belittling the Meteor Immortal Spirit, to Lin Jing, this stone man wasn’t bad at all.

If at the Divinity Transformation Stage it can stand equally with a Chaos Immortal Body, that level of power is at least at the cultivation alliance leader’s strength in the Cultivation Realm.

Moreover, the main thing is, the stone man isn’t as violent as reported.

"If the Meteor Immortal Spirit has been collecting immortal sources over the years to give most of them to its ’master’ to keep the master alive rather than out of its own ambition, then it does count as an honest and simple person."

Lin Jing shook his head; outside, they say the Meteor Immortal Spirit is ambitious.

No wonder the Meteor Immortal Spirit isn’t tempted to leave the source world.

Because once it leaves the source world, nobody would collect immortal sources for Fairy Maotuan, and without immortal power to sustain life, Fairy Maotuan wouldn’t have much longer to live.

"Let’s visit the Stardust Realm again," Lin Jing looked towards the starry sky.

"Release me first!!" shouted the Konjac.

When Lin Jing returned to the Stardust Realm, the Meteor Immortal Spirit had already taken its seat back on the Celestial Throne, recalling the instructions of its master.

"Set aside the grudges for now; this person can completely resolve my current predicament. I’ve made a contract with him, and you two can form an alliance to dominate the source world and strive to revive me sooner."

"Brother Shitou, can we have a more sincere conversation now?" Lin Jing smiled, "I didn’t expect Brother Shitou to have such a powerful master, sorry for the earlier offense."

"Speak your mind," the Meteor Immortal Spirit huffed. Since the master said so, it decided to let go of past grievances.

"As the senior said, I can solve her current dilemma, but everything relies on sufficient immortal sources and a solid power foundation."

Lin Jing continued, "If we join forces, taking over the source world is not an issue. However, your stronghold lies within the source world, insulated from external threats, but that’s not the case for me."

"My homeland is outside; if we monopolize the source world’s resources to save the senior, I would inevitably offend the Cultivation Alliance and the Celestial Demon Sect."

"So, I have one condition."

"The immortal sources we acquire must first be used to strengthen the cultivation realm behind me, ensuring my homeland holds enough strength to stand among the myriad worlds before conserving the immortal sources to revive the senior."

The Meteor Immortal Spirit frowned, about to say something, but Lin Jing quickly added:

"Of course, during this period, I won’t let Brother Shitou suffer," Lin Jing stated, "There won’t be endless investment in my backing cultivation realm. No more than cultivating a single cultivator comparable to the cultivation alliance leader will suffice."

"The remaining core strength could be filled by the spirit monsters under Brother Shitou. If we cooperate, your subordinates would be dispensable anyway. Isn’t there anyone among them seeking to leave the source world?"

"Once they leave the source world, returning would be hard, and they would need a new homeland."

"The Celestial Essence Realm is an excellent place. With their talents, they could easily achieve the Void Profound, ascends the Path, and the leftover resources can be used to train those leaving the source world, making them a part of the Celestial Essence Realm, thereby strengthening it. Meanwhile, they remain your subordinates, Brother Shitou, so you wouldn’t exactly be losing out, would you?"

"When the time comes, I could introduce them to join my sect, the Beast Taming Sect, or the Demon Court in the entire Stardust Realm."

"This is as far as I can compromise."

The Meteor Immortal Spirit was initially reluctant, but Lin Jing’s words struck a chord within it. Indeed, its subordinates know nothing of its mysterious master.

The Meteor Immortal Spirit had subdued these subordinates with the promise of protection and the assurance of eventually leading them out of the source world’s confines one day.

Now, Lin Jing’s deal perfectly aligns with that promise, giving an account to those spirit monsters under its command.

Rushing into the outside world, these rootless spirit monsters could easily be devoured by the Cultivation Alliance and the Celestial Demon Sect. However, if they integrate into a singular cultivation realm, their fates could differ considerably.

"We shall proceed as... you propose," the Meteor Immortal Spirit consented, aware the master isn’t hastening over a few centuries or millennia.

"Then, welcome, Brother Shitou, to lead the Stardust Realm in joining my Heaven and Earth Sect," Lin Jing clapped his hands with a smile, "With this, I find myself relieved; at least in the coming millennium war, I don’t have to face off against Brother Shitou. Once the Canghai Immortal Spirit is dealt with, I can claim the millennium immortal sources and return them to the Celestial Essence Realm to cultivate mighty warriors for us."

"You shouldn’t underestimate the Canghai Immortal Spirit," the Meteor Immortal Spirit replied, "The master said that the original 99% of the source world’s domain was ocean, and its current geography is man-made. In terms of roots, it is undoubtedly the most prosperous among the source world’s spirit monsters."

"I see." Lin Jing responded, "Brother Shitou, you are not ordinary either, managing to rival it while offering immortal sources to the senior."

The Meteor Immortal Spirit shook its head, "We can only maintain Divinity Transformation Stage within the source world; our cultivation realm hits a ceiling, limiting the need for abundant immortal sources. A set amount suffices to enhance us fully until useless unless we break through to the Void Profound and Ascending Paths to consume more."

"Having garnered so many immortal sources, even if not offered to the master, my usable amount is limited; eventually, I would have to distribute them among subordinates."

"The same goes for the Canghai Immortal Spirit."

"Beyond self-enhancement, most of its plundered immortal sources have been used to strengthen the oceans. It aims to use the immortal source’s power to have the sea reclaim the entire source world; when we were born, the ocean covered 30% of the source world. After tens of thousands of years of development, the ocean now covers 50%. You better hope this time the immortal sources aren’t born above the sea."