Chapter 165: Guidance

“As expected, not rushing to the Foundation Establishment stage was the right choice.”

Lin Jing held the invitation. Although he didn’t know what the Starry Universe Turtle’s blessing did, as a Rare Beast that inherited Immortal divine abilities and cultivated the Dao of Time, how could it be an ordinary Opportunity?

Based on the attributes of its divine abilities, the rarity of this Starry Universe Turtle was undoubtedly higher than that of the Pine Leaf Squirrel.

In fact, being the ultimate foundation of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, this Starry Universe Turtle was definitely one of the most absurd Rare Beasts on the Tianyuan Continent.

Perhaps bestowing a blessing was very easy for the Starry Universe Turtle, but for the blessed Cultivator, it was definitely a heaven-sent fortune.

“A Time Dao blessing…”

“It doesn’t seem to have much to do with the Extreme Realm—”

“But since the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion didn’t state the effect of the blessing, maybe it varies from person to person. I’ll just keep a bit of expectation.”

Thinking carefully, it made sense. If there weren’t huge benefits, the current number one on the heavenly pride ranking would have no reason to waste time participating in the Heavenly Pride Battle.

But now, it was different. That person had to fiercely defend their position to avoid being ranked lower in the new edition of the heavenly pride ranking and missing out on the Rare Beast’s blessing!

“However, it’s a bit of a pity. Two years have passed, and although the Pine Leaf Squirrel has been devouring Advanced plant essence every moment, the Azure Emperor Longevity Art still hasn’t reached Major Achievement.”

Lin Jing felt regretful about this.

A Cultivation Technique that could increase lifespan was indeed not that easy to Cultivate. Only Lin Jing and the Pine Leaf Squirrel knew how many plant resources had been consumed during this period.

“It seems that relying solely on the Sects and families behind the Dragon Palace geniuses to supply Spiritual Plants is not quite enough—”

“I’ll take this Opportunity to open up a market outside the Dragon Palace.”

He put away the invitation, changed into a cyan and white robe, and tied up his long hair.

“I’m heading to the Mystic Domain where the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion is located. Will you stay behind to look after the house or…?” Lin Jing looked at the Dragon Carp refining pills in the depths of the Immortal Cave.

Clang.

The Dragon Carp overturned the Pill Furnace and jumped up!

It wasn’t staying behind!

Lin Jing rubbed his forehead and said, “Then when the time comes—I’ll let Senior Divine Pine continue to look after you.”

The Dragon Carp’s mouth twitched.

Senior Divine Pine… well, alright.

No matter who it followed, as long as it wasn’t left behind.

Now, its relationship with Senior Divine Pine wasn’t bad either.

All three of Lin Jing’s Pet Beasts maintained a good relationship with Senior Divine Pine.

As the successor of the Divine Pine, the Pine Leaf Squirrel’s relationship with the Divine Pine was naturally excellent.

The Ice Soul Gu, having seen many human pets every day, was also a kindred spirit with the Divine Pine.

Unfortunately, it was too difficult to find a Cultivator with a twin physique suitable to be a vessel for the Ice Soul Sub-Gu.

And the Dragon Carp was no longer the guy who couldn’t control its flames and got beaten up all day.

To please the Divine Pine, the Dragon Carp had researched a “Demonic Smoke Pill” refined using “Netherworld Ghost Fire” and “tobacco.” Although it had no nutritional value, it had a strong scent of a Demonic Technique, which suited the Divine Pine’s taste perfectly. It was a gift from the Dragon Carp to honor the Senior.

“How are you still in the Qi Training Stage?”

The council hall of the Dragon Palace Organization.

Wang Xiao, with his Heavenly God Body and wearing battle armor, stood there.

After the Autumn Hunt, at Xu Zhizhi’s repeated invitation, he finally joined the Dragon Palace. He was now the second strongest combatant in the Dragon Palace.

Seeing that five or six years had passed and Lin Jing was still in the Qi Training Stage, Wang Xiao couldn’t help but fall silent. After all, he was already at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

He even suspected that by the time he reached Core Formation, Lin Jing would still be in the Qi Training Stage!

“As a Mortal Body, I’m different from you innate god bodies.” Lin Jing walked into the council hall and said:

“Are you the only one here?”

“Mortal Body? Heh, although I don’t know why you’re hiding your special Physique, you are definitely not a Mortal Body.” Wang Xiao snorted coldly.

At this time, other members of the Dragon Palace also arrived at the council hall one after another.

Yuan Jing, Zi Ling’er, Xu Zhizhi, Gao Sheng, Zhou Lang of the Divine Formation Sect, and Song Shiqing, a descendant of Ice Fire Island.

They had all received invitations from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion as well.

Although currently only Lin Jing and Wang Xiao from the Dragon Palace were on the heavenly pride ranking, it didn’t mean the others lacked the strength to be on it.

Not to mention veterans like Xu Zhizhi; as they aged, their cultivation became deeper and more profound.

They intended to use this Heavenly Pride Battle to make a name for themselves.

After all, they were geniuses chosen by the grotto-heavens. Once their cultivation caught up, entering the heavenly pride ranking would only be a matter of time.

For instance, Zhou Lang, the Formation Genius who led the Dragon Palace members to defeat the Demon Core Monkey King during the Autumn Hunt, and Song Shiqing, the descendant of Ice Fire Island who had exchanged Nascent Soul techniques for many Rising Dragon Pills with Lin Jing, were now both quite powerful with the cooperation of their Dragon Pets.

The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion could observe the Luck of the world’s talents. If they didn’t have the strength, they wouldn’t have been invited.

“The academy is actively cooperating with the Heavenly Pride Battle hosted by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. They’ve prepared spiritual power airships for the students heading to the Mystic Domain, which should take about a month to travel from Hidden Dragon City to the Mystic Domain.” Seeing everyone present, Lin Jing said, “The reason I’ve gathered everyone here today is for one thing…”

“I hope that during the Heavenly Pride Battle, you will give your Pet Beasts as much room to perform as possible. When facing weaker opponents, don’t take action yourselves; let your Pet Beasts handle it.”

“Why?” Wang Xiao asked.

Xu Zhizhi glanced at him and said, “Do you even need to ask?”

Lin Jing waved his hand and said, “It’s simple. You all probably know the current situation of the Beast Taming Sect I come from.”

“The Luck of the demons outweighs the Luck of the humans!”

“There are only two ways to change this situation.”

“The birth of a Soul Transformation human Cultivator.”

“Or, the Sect becomes filled with talent, with many potential human Cultivators whose Luck as fresh Immortal sprouts can suppress the decaying demon Luck.”

“This Heavenly Pride Battle is a great Opportunity and will surely attract a lot of attention.”

“Now that I’ve become the Saint Child of the Beast Control Sect, I naturally want to do something for the Sect.”

“As long as everyone cooperates with me to display the ‘Might of the Dao of Beast Taming’ during this Heavenly Pride Battle, then even if the Beast Taming Sect is currently in a state of seclusion, many cultivation families will still be willing to send their talented Disciples to study there. Loose Cultivators who are tired of their wandering lives will also be willing to join as Guest Elders to settle down and bet on the future.”

In fact, this was also what the various demon kings had entrusted him with before he left—to showcase the prestige of the Beast Taming Sect as much as possible outside, so that more and more people would join.

Faced with Lin Jing’s request, no one in the Dragon Palace refused. It wasn’t a big deal.

“Opponents who are too weak are indeed not worth my time.”

Wang Xiao spoke indifferently. A year ago, when he was in the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, he had casually made it into the top fifty of the heavenly pride ranking.

Now that he had raised his cultivation to the Peak of Foundation Establishment, he was aiming for the top ten.

“Then I’ll leave it to you.”

Lin Jing chuckled. In fact, he had currently stockpiled a lot of Rising Dragon Pills.

Celestial Mystery City would surely be a gathering place for the elite. He planned to take this Opportunity, while the Dragon Pets of the Dragon Palace geniuses were showing off their power, to sell a large batch of Rising Dragon Pills.

It was a rare Opportunity. With so many Cultivators gathered, he could surely auction them for a price far exceeding their actual value.

At that time, he might be able to temporarily purchase a batch of top-grade plants to let the Pine Leaf Squirrel make another push for the Azure Emperor Longevity Art’s Realm and reach Major Achievement.

“I heard that this airship also has cultivation rooms. To thank everyone, for the next month, let me give you all some secret training.”

Lin Jing smiled slightly and said, “I know you all have Nascent Soul Stage elders, and I can’t offer much guidance in the techniques you specialize in.”

“But when it comes to nurturing Pet Beasts, I have quite a bit of experience.”

“During this period, your Pet Beasts have eaten many Rising Dragon Pills, and their Bloodline quality has improved significantly. However, I’ve also been secretly observing them. While their Bloodline quality is high, they don’t seem to be able to fully unleash the potential within their Bloodlines.”

“After we board the airship, remember to bring your Pet Beasts to see me.”

“Actually, I also have a type of pill that can excavate the potential of a Pet Beast’s Bloodline—”

Everyone’s eyes lit up. They knew that besides the Rising Dragon Pill, Lin Jing must have hidden other good things.

“If your Pet Beasts don’t die after eating it, their strength will definitely increase tremendously.”

The Dragon Palace crowd: “???”