Chapter 65: Journey to the West for Scriptures

The next day, the Beast Taming Sect was calm; the ordinary Disciples of the Sect were still unaware of the Zong Guan Mansion’s notice.

After Lin Jing learned of it in advance, he had already begun preparing to leave the Sect again.

Demon Pine Senior wanted to take the Pine Leaf Squirrel to the Great Wilderness to Cultivate the Azure Emperor Longevity Art, and Lin Jing dared not delay.

Before leaving, he first visited his acquaintances, Black Bear Elder, Elder Yu—these Elders who had taken good care of him, wondering when he would see them again.

However, Lin Jing’s expression was strange when he returned from his visits, because these Elders didn’t seem as sad as he had imagined!

“They even seem quite happy.”

A Pine Cone appeared from somewhere and said, “Of course these Golden Core Elders won’t be sad. Ninety percent of the Beast Taming Sect’s resources are almost all controlled by the Yao Beast Old Ancestors.”

“Now, due to the Zong Guan Mansion’s order, these Yao Beast Old Ancestors have no choice but to allocate the Sect’s foundation to nurture human Cultivators.”

“They originally had no hope of reaching Nascent Soul, and some stopped at Golden Core Perfection, but now with the Beast Taming Sect’s reform, every Elder can receive a large amount of resources. If their Opportunity is sufficient, they might be able to use this chance to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul. Why would they be sad?”

“Didn’t you also receive 100,000 Spirit Stones and a spatial Magic Treasure because of this?”

Lin Jing said, “That’s right, it should be those Yao Beast Old Ancestors who are sad and heartbroken.”

“It is heartbreaking, my Tiandu Peak,” Divine Pine said. “I really like that mountain Peak.”

“But there’s no other way. Even those top Immortal Sects have to obey the Zong Guan Mansion’s orders. A few Yao Beast Kings cannot resist. Now it’s up to these Beast Taming Sect Cultivators themselves whether they can live up to expectations.”

Divine Pine looked at Tiandu Peak, still with a trace of reluctance.

“Since you’ve said your goodbyes, go pack your bags. It’s time for us to depart. A hundred years is actually very short; you must cherish the time I am with you.”

When Divine Pine spoke, Lin Jing immediately returned to his Immortal Cave, picked up his brand new spatial Magic Treasure, the Beast Taming Zen Staff.

“Hidden Dragon Academy is in the Ancient Domain to the west of the Desolate Domain. This trip, isn’t it also a Journey to the West for Scriptures?”

He examined the Zen Staff again.

Most ordinary Zen Staffs are made of wood, naturally exuding a fresh aura, which aligns with the Buddhist concept of returning to nature and purity.

However, items from the Beast Taming Sect don’t have so many rules; whatever Materials are available are used. This Zen Staff is made of metal, its shaft polished smooth and round, cool to the touch, and adorned with simple auspicious clouds.

As for the staff head, it is a spherical head formed by two intertwined rings, symbolizing Perfection and embracing all things.

Lin Jing looked at the Dragon Carp in the pond, scooped it out, and stuffed it into the spherical staff head formed by the two rings.

The Dragon Carp was perfectly wedged, truly embracing all things and being perfectly complete.

“Fish, spit fire!” He raised the Zen Staff high.

After a month of Lin Jing’s early training, this Dragon Carp could already understand some simple commands.

Upon hearing the word ‘fire’, its dull eyes immediately gleamed, and then it opened its mouth and spat out a pillar of fire!

“Fire Control Technique!”

Lin Jing held the staff in one hand and formed a hand seal with the other. The pillar of fire, instantly controlled by his True Qi, transformed into an ugly fire Dragon, circling in the air of the Immortal Cave.

He nodded slightly, very satisfied.

Unfortunately, the Beast Taming spatial Magic Treasure can only store Contracted Pet Beasts after being refined, so the Dragon Carp cannot live in it yet.

Fortunately, because it mutated into a Fire Carp, its requirement for water is not very high anymore. Being in the water is just for hot spring enjoyment, though it occasionally turns into delicious fish soup—

Besides soaking in hot springs, Lin Jing found that it also seemed to enjoy sunbathing, which reduced a lot of travel trouble.

“Aiy—”

The Pine Leaf Squirrel scurried out of the gourd. It saw the Dragon Carp stuck in the Zen Staff’s head and fell into contemplation, wondering whether the Dragon Carp was lucky or unlucky to have joined this family.

Besides visiting the Elders, Lin Jing also replicated the three major true 傳秘術: Body Integration Secret Art, Undying Rebirth, and Beast Transformation Treasure, as well as the complete Beast Taming Art. These are the keys to his powerful combat strength after Foundation Establishment!

Qi Training Stage Beast Taming Cultivators are merely in the foundational stage, with all their combat power relying on their Pet Beasts. But upon reaching Foundation Establishment, they can learn true 傳 Beast Taming Secret Arts, and the Cultivator themselves can also display powerful strength. Lin Jing greatly anticipated that day.

“The Longevity Physique has left.”

Beast Taming Sect, Peak.

Sect Master Xu stood at the mountain Peak, beside him a snow-white Immortal Crane.

“The Longevity Physique entered the Sect, Divine Pine emerged to protect its Dao. I didn’t expect so many things to happen within the Sect after one trip out. I am actually very curious now if Divine Pine Old Ancestor’s cultivation has Breakthrough to Soul Transformation?”

“It has occupied Tiandu Peak for many years, and successive Sect Masters have found it unfathomable. It can be said to be the strongest combat power of our Beast Taming Sect. I hope that with its protection, this Longevity Physique brought back by Elder Mo can grow vigorously.”

“If Divine Pine Old Ancestor is truly at Soul Transformation, and our Beast Taming Sect’s demonic luck is terrifying, wouldn’t it be entirely responsible?” the Immortal Crane asked.

“It should have nothing to do with it. Alright, next is to—welcome the Beast Taming Sect’s greatest change in a thousand years. Whether it leads the Sect to decline or restores it to its Peak glory, depends on these hundred years.” Sect Master Xu’s eyes flickered.

Under his gaze, Lin Jing, who had left the mountain gate, sat cross-legged amidst red leaves, holding the Dragon Carp Zen Staff.

He headed straight into the depths of the Great Wilderness.

On Lin Jing’s shoulder, the Pine Leaf Squirrel was controlling these red leaves to fly.

After being strengthened by Buddhist Light and cultivating the Azure Emperor Longevity Art to enhance its control over plants, it can now control a hundred red leaves simultaneously.

Now, by combining dozens of red leaves to carry a person for a period of flight, it can barely manage.

“Divine Pine Senior, in which direction is the Blood-Sucking Vine?” Lin Jing and the Pine Leaf Squirrel didn’t know the way and relied on Divine Pine for guidance.

In Snow Moon City, Divine Pine had demonstrated its ability to find the location of the Insect Feather Grass in a single thought. It must be quite experienced in finding Spiritual Plants and Fierce Plants.

A voice entered Lin Jing’s and Pine Leaf Squirrel’s ears, making their eyes light up with anticipation. Pine Leaf Squirrel sped up; from the ground, they appeared as a streak of red light, soaring through clouds and over mountains, like a meteor streaking across the sky.

The Great Wilderness, with its majestic, towering mountains and endless ranges. Crossing this vast wasteland would lead to another region. However, the depths of the Great Wilderness are teeming with Yao Beasts, Fierce Plants, and dangerous places. Besides Golden Core Immortal Masters with profound magical power, it would undoubtedly be a fool’s dream for ordinary Cultivators to cross it.

Lin Jing and his companions rested when they were tired and resumed their journey when refreshed. The trip was uneventful, though a few man-eating Yao Beasts appeared. However, Lin Jing merely showed a slight Illusion Dao deterrence, and they fled in panic, without needing Divine Pine to intervene. Outside, Lin Jing increasingly found Thousand Transformations handy.

However, one cannot walk by the river often without getting their shoes wet. Lin Jing dared not rely on it too much, fearing an accidental slip one day.

Amidst the mist-shrouded, towering mountains, a secluded lake was hidden. Following Divine Pine’s reminder, Lin Jing and the Pine Leaf Squirrel finally stopped. They had already delved deep into the Great Wilderness, where powerful great Yao Beasts were everywhere; even Beast Taming Sect Disciples undergoing trials would not venture this deep.

By the lake, wild flowers bloomed profusely, and fragrant grasses grew thick. Various unknown wild flowers competed to blossom, and lush green vines extended from the lake onto the land, looking like a good place to rest. The clear lake exuded a sweet scent, attracting various small beasts to drink. After Lin Jing and his companions landed, they watched as a small beast, yet to develop sentience, was suddenly entangled by a vine at its feet while drinking water, dragged into the water. Soon, brief blood blossoms bloomed on the lake surface.

“Blood-Sucking Vine, a second-tier Fierce Plant. Once fully grown, it can even devour Foundation Establishment Yao Beasts with achieved cultivation! Unfortunately, times have changed; they can now only hunt by instinct, making it difficult for them to develop sentience, otherwise, they would be even more terrifying.” Divine Pine spoke, “Do you know the Gathering Spirit Formation? Settle down here and Cultivate for a while. There are no powerful Yao Beasts around, and the lake has mosquitoes it likes to eat, which is very suitable for you.”

Lin Jing nodded, “All things have spirits, and plants have hearts, but only mosquitoes do not. I will Cultivate here; let’s see which mosquito dares to suck my blood. At that time, little fish, you come to protect me.”

“Pop—” The Dragon Carp’s eyes were dull, struggling to understand!