We, the Beast Slayers, have never been a simple sect. It is said that in ancient times, there was frequent communication between the Upper Realm and the Human Realm. Our Beast Slayer Sect was established during that time. And from then on, we have been a reclusive sect. Because our existence is essentially to serve the Upper Realm. We are responsible for cultivating beasts for the Upper Realm.
The "upper realm" Luo Qingyun mentioned should refer to the Spirit Realm. However, Lu Xuan knew that beast-bearing creatures belonged to the Immortal Realm. Clearly, the beast-bearing creatures of the mortal realm were at the lowest level, with the Spirit Realm above them and the Immortal Realm above that. What he didn't understand was why the cultivation of beast-bearing creatures had to begin in the mortal realm.
Judging from Tihun's later performance, it's definitely a celestial beast. Why would such a high-level spirit beast be born from the human realm?
"First, I'm afraid it's nonsense. If we really wanted to cultivate spirit beasts, the spiritual power of the upper realm far surpasses that of the mortal world. Why would we, from the lower realm, need to cultivate them?"
"Hehe..." Luo Qingyun gave a wry smile.
"To be honest, I am also completely baffled by this matter. It has been too long since we lost contact with the Upper Realm, and many of the sect leaders of each generation have started to focus on other cultivation methods. The inheritance of those sects has also been mostly put on hold. I only learned some fragmented clues from the oral accounts of the previous sect leader. It seems that the kind of beasts that the Upper Realm wants to cultivate must not have any special bloodline by birth."
This time, Lu Xuan was truly astonished. The traditional method of breeding spirit beasts was to select seeds with spiritual bloodlines. No matter how you nurture an ordinary wild beast, it would never amount to anything. But the breeding of the Xing Beast was the complete opposite. This made Lu Xuan even more interested.
Tell me in detail.
"...Well, there's not much to say about that. That's all I know. As for the previous Soul-Crying Beast, it was just a sudden idea of mine to try and cultivate a Punishment Beast using an ancient method left behind by our sect. In fact, over the years, our Yin Beast Sect has cultivated Punishment Beasts several times. That's how the rumors about those Soul-Crying Beasts that appeared in the outside world spread."
Unfortunately, even after cultivating these beasts, we still can't contact the upper realm. Furthermore, the Soul-Crying Beasts are naturally effective against the Ghost Path. The Soul-Crying Beasts we bred before were all surrounded and killed by Ghost Path cultivators. Therefore, we had to relocate again, and have only recently stabilized.
Luo Qingyun was quick to respond and immediately gave the ancient method to Lu Xuan. After scanning it with his divine sense, Lu Xuan remained silent for a long time. Luo Qingyun assumed he was pondering something and didn't dare to disturb him, so he could only obediently stand guard beside him.
In reality, Lu Xuan was communicating with the extraterrestrial demon within his body.
"Hmph, I don't believe you don't know what the Punishing Beast is used for? You actually dared to ask me, aren't you afraid I'll ruin you?"
Well, Tianmo is currently in a cold war with Lu Xuan, so he's being quite impolite. The reason for this is probably a lingering effect from Lu Xuan's previous 'assistance' in his research.
"I vaguely know something about it. It's said that the Punishing Beast is the nemesis of you extraterrestrial demons?"
"You really do know a thing or two. Even in your upper realm, very few people know these things. How could a mere mortal cultivator like you know such secrets? Sometimes I even wonder if you're some kind of immortal reincarnation."
"Whether I am a reincarnated immortal or not, you will know in the future. But for now, tell me, what exactly is this Heavenly Demon Crystal?"
"Hmph, Heavenly Demon Crystal is naturally a special type of crystal produced in the Heavenly Demon Domain. This stuff is a deadly poison to human cultivators. But to us extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons, it can be considered a great tonic. Its value is roughly equivalent to the top-grade spirit stones in your cultivation world."
"I see. Do you know why this kind of thing is necessary for the breeding of criminal beasts?"
"Hmph, it's the same principle as when you want your hunting dog to chase its prey, you have to let it eat some of the prey's flesh and blood first, or at least smell it. The Heavenly Demon Crystal is just a catalyst. It's just to let the Execution Beast remember the Heavenly Demon's aura."
"I see. Do you know why the breeding of punishment beasts must begin with wild animals that have no sentience whatsoever?"
"I wouldn't know. The cultivation of the Punishing Beasts is specifically designed to counter us extraterrestrial demons. How could I possibly know? However, I suspect it's most likely to ensure the purification of the Punishing Beast's bloodline. Assuming the Punishing Beast's bloodline is cultivated from nothing, then to ensure this bloodline isn't contaminated, the bearer must not have the bloodline of other spirit beasts. Otherwise, it cannot remain pure."
"Beasts of Punishment, once they reach their later stages of development, possess supernatural powers far beyond your imagination. Their birth process must be incredibly demanding. Therefore, such limitations are not surprising."
After a long while, Lu Xuan came to his senses and asked.
Do you still have any Heavenly Demon Crystals here?
"There's one more. This is why our sect no longer cultivates Soul-Crying Beasts. I don't know where this Heavenly Demon Crystal came from. I've never found it anywhere in the entire Chaotic Star Sea. This is the last one passed down from our sect."
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A few days later, Lu Xuan left the Yin Beast Sect. And soon after, the entire Yin Beast Sect began a complete relocation.
Having received the benefits from the other party, Lu Xuan naturally couldn't bring himself to kill them to silence them. He simply promised to relocate them to his sect's territory, making them an affiliated sect of the Hidden Immortal Sect. He also bestowed upon them numerous cultivation techniques and secret arts, allowing them to practice other spells. The sect was renamed the Beast Taming Sect, specifically to assist the Hidden Immortal Sect in taming spirit beasts.
Lu Xuan, meanwhile, went into seclusion again, this time using the techniques for cultivating the Soul-Crying Crying Cry. Little Grey was also in seclusion with him this time.
Lu Xuan had always kept Little Grey with him because he intended to raise it into a powerful beast. However, reality was cruel; after more than a decade of effort, Lu Xuan ultimately failed. It can only be said that the secret methods of raising spirit beasts in the celestial realm are truly not something one can easily alter. Even with the secret techniques of the Beast God, it still failed.
Left with no other choice, Lu Xuan finally turned his attention to Yuan Yao's Soul-Crying Beast.
While Lu Xuan was searching for Yuan Yao and the whereabouts of the Crying Soul Beast, a major event also occurred in the Hidden Immortal Sect. Hong Yu emerged from seclusion.
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Chapter 519 Sweeping Away the Demonic Path
Han Laomo was unaware of what was happening at the Hidden Immortal Sect; at this moment, he had found the ancient teleportation array from years past. This teleportation array had naturally been under the control of the Hidden Immortal Sect for many years.
However, very few people outside knew about this teleportation array. Aside from a few members of the Hidden Immortal Sect, only Old Demon Han knew. Because Lu Xuan had given prior instructions, they didn't question Han Li. Instead, they made him pay a large sum of spirit stones before letting him pass.
After the teleportation array was activated, Old Demon Han disappeared into the Chaotic Star Sea. Only the Gale Beast Feng hope remained, filled with impotent rage. However, he ultimately dared not vent his anger on the Hidden Immortal Sect. There was no other way; he had been chasing Han Li for half a year without a moment's rest, and his energy expenditure was extremely severe.
Adding to the reputation of the Hidden Immortal Sect in the Chaotic Star Sea, and Han Li's status as one of the three great cultivators, Feng Xi ultimately chose to endure. Frustrated, he prepared to return home to recuperate. After all, he was a demon beast, and appearing on human territory was unwise. Furthermore, with his vital energy greatly depleted, it was inevitable that some would harbor ill intentions.
Just as Feng hope was on her way back, a major event suddenly erupted in the Chaotic Star Sea. The Hidden Immortal Sect suddenly launched an attack on the Demonic Path Alliance. This was completely unexpected. Prior to this, there had been no indication that the Hidden Immortal Sect was recruiting or gathering manpower. Yet, unexpectedly, they suddenly attacked the Demonic Path Alliance.
Aside from a few individuals within the Hidden Immortal Sect, no one knew that this campaign was merely paving the way for Hongyu's path. Hongyu, having emerged from seclusion, was now a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator. She was determined to carry out her inner trials, eliminate demons, protect the righteous path, and fulfill her sect's ideals.
The Hidden Immortal Sect's seemingly hasty declaration of war caught the Demonic Path Alliance completely off guard. Only then did they truly realize the meaning of the wealthiest sect in the Chaotic Star Sea. Over the years, the Hidden Immortal Sect had ventured into various industries, including guarding, spirit beasts, elixirs, and weapon crafting. And in each, they had far surpassed their competitors, crushing them completely. They had amassed countless amounts of spirit stones and resources.
On the first day of the war, over six hundred flying ships directly flew over a demonic sect called the Yin Kui Sect. Using only the attack formations of the flying ships, they blasted the entire sect to smithereens. The cost of various spirit stones alone amounted to tens of millions. However, this amount was a drop in the ocean for the Yin Immortal Sect.
Seeing the enemy army leisurely heading towards the next sect, the demonic cultivators could no longer tolerate it. Six Paths, the Extreme Yin Ancestor, Black Fiend, Barbarian Beard... a dozen or so Nascent Soul stage experts joined forces, determined to annihilate Hongyu, the leader of the Hidden Immortal Sect in this battle.
Hongyu has remained relatively unknown in the Chaotic Star Sea over the years. This is mainly because she has rarely fought against powerful opponents, and her most publicized title is undoubtedly that of being Sect Master Lu's cultivation partner. However, this time, Lu Xuan did not even make a appearance.
Hongyu, along with Hongxiu, Xin Shisi Niang, Xiaobai, and four Nascent Soul stage outer sect elders who had joined the Hidden Immortal Sect in recent years, directly confronted the Demonic Alliance.
On that day, the cicada's cry resounded throughout the entire Chaotic Star Sea. Hongyu, alone with her sword, single-handedly confronted three demonic giants: the Barbarian Beard and the Extreme Yin Ancestor.
Never before had such a pure swordsman appeared in the Chaotic Star Sea. The ability to shatter all laws with a single sword was once just a legend. But that day it became reality. That golden flying sword severed the Six Extremes True Demon Body of Liu Dao, hailed as the number one demonic cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea; it shattered the Heaven-Supporting Demon Art of the Barbarian Beard; and it shattered the Yin Ghost Path of the Extreme Yin Ancestor.