Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2258: 153: Ten Thousand Beasts Unbridled (Part 3)
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“To substitute the hearts of ten thousand beasts with the heart of a single man.”
“You have witnessed it yourself; this realm teems with Demonic Beasts, yet Spirit Beasts are a rare sight. This is due to the clever minds and independent thoughts of Spirit Beasts, which makes them difficult for one person to govern. In contrast, Demonic Beasts possess simple intellects, making them far easier to dominate.”
“Furthermore, the essence of The Way of Beast Tamer is rooted in bloodlines. To consolidate the strength of myriad Demonic Beasts into a single entity, you first require a ‘Demonic Beast True Form’ to act as a vessel for all lineages. Secondly, you must discover a method to merge every one of these bloodlines into that True Form.”
“Every additional species of Demonic Beast necessitates the study of a new bloodline. Even with creatures of the same species, excessive numbers can lead to the formation of a collective Spiritual Wisdom. Generally, keeping the group to no more than ten is ideal. Achieving total command over all beasts imposes extremely high demands on The Way of Beast Tamer and is incredibly taxing.”
As he listened to the elder in white, Wang Ba felt a cold shiver in his heart, instantly realizing the sheer magnitude of the challenge.
The intricacy of a Spirit Beast’s bloodline is just as complex as any Path within the Realm Sea.
A single variety of Spirit Beast bloodline could consume a Beast Control cultivator’s entire life. To strive for absolute control over all beasts would require the mastery of nearly a thousand different types.
The most daunting hurdle, however, is the fusion of these bloodlines.
Merging birds with other birds might be feasible, but how could one possibly fuse a bird with an insect?
If such a feat were accomplished, it would be akin to the divine power of creating new life forms…
There was also the problem that he possessed no Eighth Tier Spirit Beast.
In truth, while the Spirit Beasts currently in his possession included many divine beasts, they were almost entirely of the Class VI and Seventh Tier.
Even if they successfully performed the technique of ten thousand beasts unbridled, the assistance they could offer would be negligible.
The sole exception was Fu Gui, whom he had found at the Sea Market. Fu Gui had ascended to the Tribulation-Transcending Realm by consuming the rules of countless Immortal Pills. Yet, as a literal manifestation of rules, it did not truly qualify as a Spirit Beast.
“The Hundred Herbs Realm is abundant with Spirit Plants that facilitate the breakthroughs of Demonic Beasts. I had planned to trade for spirit materials there, but I was caught in an ambush by the Northern Great Bodhisattva and his followers… You are welcome to use them if you have need.”
The white-robed elder perceived Wang Ba’s dilemma clearly. With a chuckle, he flicked his wrist and threw a Storage Dao Treasure toward Wang Ba. After a brief moment of reflection, he pulled a golden book from his sleeve and set it before the young man.
Catching the item, Wang Ba swept his Spiritual Sense across the Storage Dao Treasure and looked up, his face filled with astonishment:
“Senior, this gift is far too precious…”
Inside the treasure lay a significant collection of Seventh Tier and even Eighth Tier spirit materials.
The elder in white offered a serene smile:
“These are merely material goods, and they are what you have earned.”
“This…”
Wang Ba wavered. He thought of his impending trek to the Cloud Sky Realm and realized that an extra layer of protection would ensure his safety. Finally, he gave a grave nod:
“I shall never forget this kindness, Senior.”
The elder in white merely smiled thinly:
“Young friend, do not trouble yourself; you owe me nothing. In fact, it is quite the opposite…”
He seemed to catch a stray memory and fell into silence. Instead, he gestured toward the golden book in Wang Ba’s grip and said seriously:
“This volume represents the peak of thousands of years of The Way of Beast Tamer within the Canlong Realm. It is rarely shared with anyone other than the Realm Master. It will assist you in deciphering the bloodlines of Spirit Beasts… As the Master of Little Cang World, you are forbidden from entering our Canlong Realm, but by studying this text, you are considered a half-member of our world. I only hope you recall this favor in the days to come.”
Hearing this, Wang Ba did not dare be disrespectful. He stood up solemnly and performed a deep bow to the elder:
“I, Wang Ba, swear that if the Canlong Realm does not abandon me, I shall never abandon the Canlong Realm.”
“Excellent!”
The elder in white stroked his beard, beaming with satisfaction:
“Time grows short. Begin your reading. If questions arise later, I shall clarify them for you one by one.”
Wang Ba nodded and, without wasting a second, opened the golden book to immerse himself in study.
His existing knowledge of The Way of Beast Tamer was already profound. Despite encountering many innovative concepts, he grasped the material with remarkable speed.
Whenever he hit a wall of confusion, the elder in white offered patient guidance.
Consequently, his mastery over The Way of Beast Tamer improved at a staggering pace.
A strategy for rapidly breeding and advancing the Spirit Beasts he raised began to take shape in his mind.
However, the variety of Spirit Beasts he controlled was ultimately small; at most, he could utilize about twenty different species to attempt the ten thousand beasts unbridled technique.
Among those, the divine beasts like the Four Spirits were one-of-a-kind examples.
The elder said little regarding this specific obstacle, only hinting that he possessed a solution.
While tutoring Wang Ba in the nuances of The Way of Beast Tamer, the elder also corrected his misunderstandings regarding rules and the Dao Domain. As a Mahayana Cultivator, his every word carried deep wisdom.
Wang Ba had mostly been a self-taught cultivator. Though he had benefited from his time with Taoist Man, that brief partnership could not compare to the tutelage of Master Chao.
With one student learning and one master teaching, they honed their craft, using the local Demonic Beasts as subjects to test their theories. The elder was highly impressed by Wang Ba’s foundation in Beast Control. In his enthusiasm, he began to pass down every bit of knowledge he had accumulated over his long life.
The passage of time went unnoticed.
When Wang Ba finally felt he had made significant strides and emerged from his trance, he was shocked to calculate that several centuries had already slipped by!
“This is bad! We have missed our window of opportunity!”
Wang Ba bolted upright, overcome with anxiety.
The elder in white remained seated peacefully on his futon, smiling kindly:
“It is no matter. Sharpening the axe does not hinder the woodcutter. By mastering these arts, you have gained true power.”
“Is it really no matter?”
Wang Ba felt hesitant, confused by the elder’s lack of urgency. Yet, he soon found himself drawn back into the profound depths of The Way of Beast Tamer. He became obsessed, losing all awareness of the outside world and even forgetting the looming shadow of the Supreme True Buddha.
Then, one day, the elder’s voice broke through his concentration:
“Young Friend Wang, Young Friend Wang…”
Wang Ba shook himself awake.
He saw the elder smiling at him with great pride:
“I have shared everything I know with you. Are you ready, young friend?”
“Ready? Master Chao, what am I preparing for?”
Wang Ba was momentarily dazed.
The elder in white let out a booming laugh:
“To test your new knowledge, of course!”
With a grand sweep of his sleeve, the world around them shifted violently.
The area was suddenly packed with a multitude of bizarrely shaped Demonic Beasts.
At the same time, the elder’s voice echoed in Wang Ba’s ears:
“Young friend, once you have successfully fused the bloodlines of these thousand Demonic Beasts, you will have truly mastered the Beast Tamer arts of our Canlong Realm. Do not rush to depart; stay here and cultivate in peace… As for the chaos outside, someone else will see to it.”
“Haha, I shall take my leave now!”
“Senior! Senior!”
Startled, Wang Ba tried to lung forward, but his hands only met thin air.
He was then horrified to discover, upon inspecting his inner self, that the Daobao within his Primordial Spirit and every single Spirit Beast tucked in his sleeve had vanished completely!