The Master of Beasts-Chapter 542 - 128_2

It is said that this Heavenly Water Spirit Spring comes from Outer Heaven. It was specially acquired by the first-generation sect founder for the cultivation needs of the Outer Sect disciples, Heavenly Water Spirit Spring, never dry, and during its eruptions, it releases a vast amount of Water Element Spiritual Energy.

This Water Element Spiritual Energy, imbued with heavenly water, has a unique effect, adding a distinctive quality to the mana of cultivators.

A man and a woman, two exceptionally talented Outer Sect disciples, hover alone above the Heavenly Water Spirit Spring, continuously absorbing copious amounts of spiritual energy to elevate their cultivation.

Lan Zetian looked at the pair before him with satisfaction. The resources at his disposal were limited, and the concentration of spiritual energy in the area he obtained was low. These two were the most talented among hundreds of thousands of Outer Sect disciples in his domain.

"Pause for a moment," Lan Zetian said gently.

Wen Mo opened his eyes immediately and came before Lan Zetian, asking with concern: "Master, what’s the matter?"

Ning Shuang’s tone, in contrast, was much colder, as he properly saluted and said: "Greetings Elder Lan."

Lan Zetian sighed slightly in his heart as he looked at the outstanding pair before him. Their talents were excellent; if they had a better background and could enter the Inner Sect, they would surely make great achievements.

Putting aside the distractions in his mind, Lan Zetian took out two exquisite Spiritual Beast Bags and said: "This is for you, it can aid in your cultivation."

"Master, what is this?" Wen Mo’s eyes flickered for a moment, hesitating to accept immediately, whereas Ning Shuang readily accepted without hesitation. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Alright, just take it," Lan Zetian shook his head slightly. At the time, he had wanted to take both under his wing, but Ning Shuang was unwilling, while Wen Mo was quite keen.

Unfortunately, Lan Zetian preferred Ning Shuang because this child was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, whereas Wen Mo seemed gentle outwardly but was full of hidden intentions.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Shuang had already released the spiritual beast inside.

"Is this a Water Elf?" Ning Shuang said, somewhat moved.

The Water Elf appeared as a girl, yet her body was a stream of water suffused with blue Water Element Spiritual Energy, far more concentrated than the Water Element Spiritual Energy from the Heavenly Water Spirit Spring eruption.

"The origin of the Heavenly Water Spirit Spring isn’t simple; its benefits are many. But what we have here is just a small part of the heavenly water created, with limited Water Element Spiritual Energy. With the Water Elf, your chances of passing the Outer Sect assessment and entering the Inner Sect will significantly increase," Lan Zetian explained with a smile.

Wen Mo, looking emotional, said: "Master, I will definitely strive hard."

Ning Shuang lowered his head slightly, casting an annoyed glance at Wen Mo, and coolly said: "Elder, this Water Elf must be expensive. I’m not your disciple so it’s better not."

Lan Zetian shook his head and said: "If you can become Inner Sect disciples, I will also benefit considerably. Besides, I’m still a Heavenly Immortal, how much could a mere Water Elf cost? Just accept it."

After repeatedly emphasizing the key points of the assessment, Lan Zetian left with a cheerful smile.

"As long as both can make it into the Inner Sect this time, my resources allocation next time will certainly increase significantly."

The Inner and Outer Sects of the Five Elements Sect are practically worlds apart; the difference is astonishingly vast. The combined total of Outer Sect disciples across the Five Clans reaches tens of millions, but in each ten-year assessment, less than a thousand can enter the Inner Sect. The competition is indeed intense.

......

Zone Three Garden

Mastering the mutation patterns of the Mercury Seal, within just a month, Chen Jiuge had successfully cultivated the spiritual beasts of the other four elements, even producing auxiliary cultivation spirits akin to Water Elves.

Seeing the little elves dancing around him, Chen Jiuge showed a slight hint of nostalgia: "Little elves, it’s been such a long time since I’ve seen you."

In the Heavenly Realm, there were many little elves, but in the True Realm, there were none; not even Five Elements Elves. After unexpectedly cultivating a Water Elf last time, Chen Jiuge received a substantial energy feedback from the Chaos Pearl, elevating his cultivation directly to the True Immortal Fifteenth Layer Heaven, and quickly advancing his understanding of the Water Dao, which he wasn’t very familiar with before.

"It’s a pity that each time I cultivate a Five Elements Elf, I don’t receive feedback of the same magnitude as the first time." Chen Jiuge said somewhat disappointedly.

Apart from the first Water Elf, although the other four Five Elements Elves also provided feedback, it primarily enhanced his Five Elements comprehension, without causing much change in cultivation, and the thing Chen Jiuge currently lacked the most is cultivation.

"Now the first stage is considered complete." Chen Jiuge stretched lazily.

"Boom boom boom"

The ground not far away suddenly rose up, rotated for a moment where it had risen, and then started charging in Chen Jiuge’s direction.

"Screech"

A stone man entirely made of rock leapt out from underground, its towering body over ten feet tall quite imposing, and its naive expression engendered a fondness in others.

Two massive stone fists collided fiercely, scaring the Five Elements Elves beside Chen Jiuge. The stone man let out a muffled voice: "Master, I want to go mining!"

Chen Jiuge’s mouth twitched as he patted the stone man helplessly, saying: "Why go mining, isn’t it better to come out and play?"

"Ruff ruff"

The stone man made a displeased sound, sat down on the ground with a thump, and scratched his big forehead continually, causing chunks of brown stone to roll off.

"Alright, alright, I’ll let you go back in." Chen Jiuge said somewhat helplessly.

Back when the Chaos World opened, Chen Jiuge had already placed the Spirit Stones, Spirit Plants, and some mutant Spiritual Beasts he had into it.

Although Chaos Spiritual Energy is the low-tier version, it’s still more advanced than the True Realm’s Spiritual Energy. Moreover, the energy inside is infinite, and the resources collected by Chen Jiuge planned to multiply in just a short time, adding quite a bit of color to the initially barren Chaos World.

The stone man before him is one such mutant Spiritual Beast, remembering it was only the size of his knee when first cultivated, yet now it has grown so big.

If it were just this, it would be a good thing. However, the more significant change was the Spirit Stones he initially placed inside; tens of thousands of pounds of Top Grade Spiritual Stones turned directly into a piece of land, all composed of Spirit Stones, with even the central regions beginning Five Elements transformation!

The stone man’s nature is to dig underground, but compared to the ground entirely made of Spirit Stones in the Chaos World, the environment here can be said to be rather unfriendly.

"I can let you go back, but you absolutely cannot dig around randomly, especially in those central regions, got it?" warned Chen Jiuge.

"Rest assured, Master, I’ll hold still." The stone man was ecstatic, like a husky about to go out to play.

Chen Jiuge shook his head slightly but was glad enough, directly stowing the stone man into the Chaos Pearl.

The Chaos Pearl has the ability to conceal itself, so Chen Jiuge wasn’t worried about others noticing; even if seen, he could use the excuse of storing it in a Spiritual Beast Bag to cover it up.

....

Meanwhile, Wen Mo, who received the Water Elf, hurriedly headed to the Outer Sect’s borderline between the Water Vein and Fire Vein.

The area under Lan Zetian’s charge had poor Spiritual Energy concentration and cultivation environment because it was the junction with the Fire Vein area, where water and fire don’t mix, which naturally worsens the cultivation environment.

The red robe was particularly eye-catching, Wen Mo immediately saw the person waiting at the junction.

"Why is it you? Where’s the elder?" Wen Mo asked somewhat disgruntledly.

The young man full of arrogance sneered, "Who do you think you are, seeking an elder, speak up if you have anything to report."

Wen Mo paused, took a deep breath to suppress his discontent, and asked, "Where’s my reward?"

The young man casually threw a Storage Bag, "Just some resources, as if I would shortchange you?"

Wen Mo caught the Storage Bag, slightly probed into it, and after finding everything he wanted inside, immediately said, "Water Elves, this time Master sent me and Ning Shuang two Water Elves."

"This should also come from Zone Three Garden of the Spiritual Beast Garden."

"Water Elf?" The young man’s expression changed; this type of Elemental Spiritual Beast had long since become extinct, how could it appear now?

"Yes." Wen Mo nodded slightly, then released his Water Elf.

But fearing they might seize it, Wen Mo only let them glance briefly before hurriedly retracting it, concurrently taking a few steps back, "I didn’t deceive you, the transaction is complete."

The young man glared at Wen Mo leaving swiftly, his face darkened, "That sly fellow is indeed cautious."

"But, Elemental Spiritual Beasts are no small matter, I must report to the higher-ups."

Currently, the True Realm can no longer give birth to Elemental Spirits; the existing ones almost all come from the Lower Realm, but the law between the Lower Realm and True Realm differs vastly, so these Elemental Spirits are not strong, and weren’t valued.

However, this time is different; this is a completely True Realm-cultivated Elemental Spirit!