Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 528 - 523: Replacing the Spirit Insect, Ancestral Return of the Kylin_1
Replacing the target for the Insect External Incarnation was not easy. After changing the core Spirit Insect, an inevitable decline in realm would occur.
However, after cultivating the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Cultivation Technique, there were no longer any problems.
As long as the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, this Life-Bound Magic Treasure, remained, the Cultivation Level would not suffer any loss.
Jia Ren’s fingertips radiated a purple hue. Sensing a bad turn of events, the Duosheng Demon Mosquito struggled frantically.
Its kind had always usurped their targets and taken their places. This was the first time it found itself being replaced.
With restrictions on its body, its struggles were destined to be futile.
The Duosheng Demon Mosquito could only watch helplessly as its consciousness was devoured by the purple light, gradually disappearing without a trace.
Erasing the consciousness of the Duosheng Demon Mosquito meant that the vessel had no more room for resistance.
Blood outlined mysterious and intricate runes on the Duosheng Demon Mosquito’s body.
"Power Transfer!"
The Insect External Incarnation felt as if it was being emptied by an invisible force, as Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power poured into the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl like a flood.
Its realm plummeted at an alarming rate until, eventually, not a trace of Spiritual Power remained.
The Insect External Incarnation was left with only the aura of a Fourth-order Spiritual Worm, without a shred of a Cultivator’s Cultivation Level.
"Spirit Exchange Technique!"
The Divine Soul within the Insect External Incarnation, like a magnet, drew away the last essence, transforming into a strand of spiritual light that flew out of its original shell and entered the sea of consciousness of the Duosheng Demon Mosquito.
Without its consciousness, the Duosheng Demon Mosquito had no power to resist and allowed the Insect External Incarnation to take control, firmly establishing itself.
Streaks of bloody light, like living things, coursed over the Duosheng Demon Mosquito’s body, and the Insect External Incarnation’s aura grew increasingly stronger.
Once its aura completely stabilized and it adapted to the new body, the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl returned the Cultivation Level and realm belonging to the Insect External Incarnation.
In this way, switching the Spirit Insect would not affect the Cultivation Level.
The remaining matters were left for the Insect External Incarnation to handle slowly.
After dealing with the Insect External Incarnation, Jia Ren found the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub hiding at the bottom of the river.
The little one, ever since arriving in the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl and witnessing the True Dragon, had hidden at the river bottom, fearing that any movement might catch the True Dragon’s attention and turn it into prey.
It was teary-eyed, wanting to go home to its parents.
Although the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub had lived for seventy years, it... was still a child.
Jia Ren dove to the river bottom, scaring the little one into retreating repeatedly.
It possessed intelligence not inferior to humans and had witnessed a human drive away the True Dragon.
He wouldn’t want to eat me, would he?
The Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub had a pitiful, weak, and helpless look, with a pleading gaze.
"I saved your life; I am your savior. Having saved your life, you should naturally cast your lot with... me."
"Do you want to become stronger?"
The Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub shook its head, looking as if it wanted to go home.
Jia Ren recalled that this fellow had become a target due to its gluttony, giving both the Duosheng Demon Mosquito and himself an opportunity.
He took out several types of spiritually flavored fruits and the Spirit Fish Meat that was specifically cultivated for eating.
Jia Ren’s taste buds had become increasingly discerning; unless it was extremely tasty Spirit Fish or those with special functions, he would not waste time breeding them.
The Spirit Fish Meat fed to the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub was quite flavorful, a delicacy even in the human world.
The Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub sniffed, looking like it wanted to eat but was still afraid.
Ultimately, the temptation of food prevailed. It edged forward, tentatively took a bite, and then began to feast, unable to stop.
In just two or three gulps, an entire roasted Spirit Fish disappeared into the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub’s stomach.
After finishing the Spirit Fish, its eyes sparkled. It stuck out its small, pink tongue, licked its lips, and looked as if it craved more.
If it had to die, it would rather die on a full stomach!
Jia Ren took out a few more Spirit Fish, continuously feeding the little one until its belly was round.
The delicious food bridged the gap between human and beast; the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub no longer showed its initial resistance and fear towards Jia Ren.
It’s time to enhance the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill for the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub.
Jia Ren left the task of feeding the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub to his Xuan Beast Avatar. After it was well accustomed, he would then tame it to become a Spirit Pet.
If it was to revert to a Divine Beast, having resentment and hatred towards him would be undesirable in the long run.
If it was a rebellious troublemaker that couldn’t be tamed, it would remain a hidden danger. Its eventual destiny, if it couldn’t be tamed after being raised, was the barbecue grill.
Divine Beast materials could be forged into exclusive puppets, creating a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure or Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure.
Jia Ren extracted an aura sample from the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub and entered the Alchemy Room to tailor the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill specifically for it.
Half a year later, the optimized Ancestor Beast Holy Pill suited for the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub was completed, and a pill with Eighteen Dao Pill Patterns emerged from the furnace.
After half a year of being fed, the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub had noticeably gained weight.
The food here was just too good!
Thoughts of going home had been cast aside long ago.
Jia Ren effortlessly formed a contract, officially making the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub his new Spirit Pet.
Everything was ready, and it was time to verify the success or failure of its return to ancestry.
The second attempt at reversion would also confirm whether Jin Sheng’s success in becoming a True Dragon was a fluke, or if the tailor-made Ancestor Beast Holy Pill could reliably produce Divine Beasts.
"Wouldn’t you like to become a Divine Beast, a Kylin? Your master offers you this opportunity."
Jin Sheng, upon hearing the news, also hurried over. His dark golden dragon eyes scrutinized the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub.
Over the past half-year, thanks to the Xuan Beast Avatar’s frequent feedings, the two beasts had met quite a few times.
Never having been harmed by the True Dragon and sensing no threat to its life, the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub’s courage had grown considerably. It no longer showed the fear it had when they first met.
"Begin!"
Jia Ren took out the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill (Kylin). The moment the elixir appeared, the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub’s eyes went wide.
The fragrance was so rich that it permeated its Divine Soul, seeming like the most supreme delicacy in the world.
An intense longing emanated from its body; it couldn’t wait to devour the elixir.
The Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub hurriedly nuzzled closer, cooing ceaselessly.
Jia Ren casually tossed the elixir to it, and it promptly swallowed the pill.
As the elixir was ingested, a pale blue light rose from the Aqua-Golden Eyed Beast Cub, gradually enveloping it in a sphere of Blue Crystal.
Its ancestral transformation had officially begun!
It was unknown how long the transformation into a Divine Beast would take.
Jia Ren recalled how Jin Sheng spent decades on his ancestral transformation to become a Divine Beast. After activating his bloodline, both his bloodline potential and realm had improved.
This was not something that could be done in a short time.
The longer the transformation took, the stronger the awakened bloodline power would be.
There was no need for him to waste time waiting there. He left it to the Xuan Beast Avatar and a few Spirit Beasts to oversee; he only needed to know the outcome.
Jia Ren returned to his Cave and entered a stable period of secluded cultivation.
The Origin Spirit Pool had absorbed a great deal of Spiritual Energy, and he was not far from reaching the Mid-stage of Void Refinement.
In two or three years at most, he could achieve perfection in the Early-stage of Void Refinement and smoothly ascend to the Mid-stage of Void Refinement.
Jia Ren entered the Cultivation Room and began his secluded cultivation.
Ever since the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower had ’cultivated’ on his behalf, his Cultivation Level had increased swiftly, and the time he spent on personal cultivation grew shorter.
The most time-consuming part of his seclusion was actually consolidating his Cultivation Level and polishing his realm.
Jia Ren sat down cross-legged in the Cultivation Room, gradually entering a state of cultivation where self and external world were forgotten.
A year flashed by, and Jia Ren was still in secluded cultivation when he was interrupted by a message from the Refining Palace.
"As the Refiner Hall Master and a member of our Refining Palace, it is your duty to provide guidance to the Artifact Refiners."
"The time for the second Refining Sequence competition is drawing near, and many Artifact Refiners wish to receive your guidance."
"There is also an important matter. Elder Liu is about to undertake the Heaven-reaching Refiner assessment, and with the Refining Sequence evaluation approaching, you must come to oversee the event."
The voice of Elder Qing came through the communication Token.
The Deputy Master of Refiner Hall enjoys many privileges each year, including the use of Top-quality Spirit Stones, Supreme-grade Spiritual Materials, the Origin Spirit Pool, rewards for being first in the Refining Sequence, participation in high-level Sect meetings, and more.
With power comes responsibility.
The Second Spirit Treasure Sect adopts a policy where top talents who advance to Heaven-reaching Refiners first aid others in their promotion.
Senior members lead junior ones, increasing the number of Heaven-reaching Refiners in the Lingbao Sect.
Since his promotion to Heaven-reaching Refiner, Jia Ren had not visited the Refining Palace once, neglecting his duty to instruct the newcomers.
This task had always been undertaken by Elders Qing and Liu.
Previously, this was excusable, but now Elder Liu also wished to advance to Heaven-reaching Refiner.
The second Artifact Refiner competition and the guidance to the Artifact Refiners could not be neglected. His leisure time was over.
Jia Ren left the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl and headed straight for the Refining Palace.
At the back of the Refining Palace, more than ten Artifact Refiners were gathered, watching the artifact refining process through a water mirror.
Elder Liu was in the midst of his Heaven-reaching Refiner assessment.
"Ever since Liu watched you crafting the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, he was enlightened and went into seclusion for some time. A few days ago, he applied for the Heaven-reaching Refiner assessment."
"If he succeeds this time, you will have played a major role, and you can be considered as his semi-mentor."
Elder Qing waved Jia Ren over to the seat of honor.
"Greetings to Vice Hall Master Jia!"
Seeing Jia Ren, the other Artifact Refiners, with complex and indescribable feelings, sincerely approached to pay their respects.
Jia Ren nodded, his gaze sweeping across the water mirror.
"I will preside over the Heaven-reaching Refiner assessment. As I cannot divide myself, I entrust you with full responsibility for the second Refining Sequence competition."
Jia Ren was dumbfounded.
From an ordinary ’candidate’ in the first competition to chief examiner in the second?
What a rapid leap in status!
The other Artifact Refiners also wore strange expressions, their feelings similarly complex.
When Jia Ren became Deputy Master of the Refiner Hall, they had merely changed how they addressed him; there were no other significant changes.
This time, as the chief examiner of the Refining Sequence, the situation was different.
Being in full charge implied having the utmost authority. If there was someone he disfavored, he could expel them from the Refining Sequence competition.
This concerned the subsequent allocation of resources!
Before, there were those who coveted the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art, but they had not yet acted before Jia Ren became a Heaven-reaching Refiner, their plans stillborn.
At this moment, they felt relieved they hadn’t acted rashly.
Otherwise, Jia Ren could use the Refining Sequence competition as an overt means of retribution...
Jia Ren, unaware of their thoughts, heard about the Refining Sequence competition and realized he was close to claiming his sequence reward!
The auxiliary Spiritual Materials for crafting the Birthless Killing Sword had been gradually collected. All that was needed was the Extinction Demon Jade to complete the sword.
Integrating the Birthless Killing Sword into the Demon-Sealing Pagoda System would ensure a stronger future growth potential, surely making it one of the mightiest treasures of the Killing Path.
He looked forward to the day’s arrival!
