Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2472 - 226: Nine-Tails_3

"Although this deviates somewhat from my initial strategy, it is indeed a viable path. This success stems entirely from your profound grasp of various bloodlines, combined with a robust Primordial Spirit and immense Mental Strength, allowing you to execute these intricate adjustments. Anyone else would have struggled to withstand the pressure..."

These words were drenched in genuine admiration for Wang Ba.

Wang Ba gave a slight nod but dared not claim the glory for himself.

Heavenly Monarch Chao had long envisioned a blueprint for refining the Eight-tailed Heavenly Fox into a primary divine beast, crafting comprehensive fusion strategies, which Wang Ba had merely refined to suit his personal insights and capabilities.

Without such synergy, achieving this progress in mere decades, even with the aid of the Silkworm Dragon Staff, would have been a near-impossible feat.

Without hesitation, Heavenly Monarch Chao unleashed a vast multitude of Spirit Beasts from a Dao Treasure.

At a glance, even with these creatures shrinking their forms, they nearly consumed the entirety of the Canlong Realm.

Wang Ba scanned the overflowing space with a mix of wonder and delight:

"Master Chao, from where did you gather such an army of Spirit Beasts?"

The collection included common Rank creatures with hidden potential alongside numerous Seventh or even Eighth Tier divine beasts. Their sheer volume led Wang Ba to believe that fully half of the spirit fauna in the Realm Sea had been harvested.

Heavenly Monarch Chao let out a hearty laugh:

"The Canlong Realm still holds remnants of its heritage dispersed elsewhere, many intentionally left behind as trials for our disciples, but I have simply reclaimed them all."

"Furthermore, I made a detour to the Heavenly Demon Cave to gather these divine beasts, while simultaneously causing a bit of trouble for Tianshang."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba was taken aback, then offered an appreciative smile:

"Master Chao, that is truly a brilliant strategy."

Heavenly Monarch Chao appeared entirely unbothered:

"If I have the chance to stir up trouble for Tianshang, I will seize it. Better to forge an alliance than to suffer in isolation here."

Wang Ba chortled in response:

"But if they do join us, what will they make of these divine beasts?"

Heavenly Monarch Chao chuckled softly:

"That is simple; we shall claim they were seized from the enemy monks. Even if they recognize specimens from the Heavenly Demon Cave, they will have no grounds to protest."

"Besides, if they discover the truth, it will be during our final assault against the Supreme True Buddha. By then, such details will be insignificant."

"Furthermore, most of these creatures were simply neglected, existing under the mere shadow of the Heavenly Demon Cave; they likely do not care for their fate."

Wang Ba nodded in agreement.

"But let us move past such trivial matters."

Heavenly Monarch Chao continued without pause, addressing Wang Ba directly:

"I have been reflecting throughout my journey and have formulated several new insights."

"The fusion of 'Chaos' with this Nine-tailed Celestial Fox faces difficulties not just in aligning bloodlines during the application of Boundless Manifold. The primary obstacle is that the divine beast 'Chaos' represents a manifestation of the Realm Sea of Origin, possessing a unique, eternal essence. Forcibly merging 'Chaos' with the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is akin to grafting elements from outside the Realm Sea onto the Realm Sea of Origin itself. It is monumental in its difficulty. Since your understanding of the Realm Sea of Origin is limited and your current realm has not yet breached that threshold, you lack the perception necessary to harmonize the two; that is the heart of the challenge."

"The Realm Sea of Origin?"

Wang Ba knitted his brows in thought.

He recalled Xuan Yuanzi once mentioning that during the ascent of his True Spirit, he had accidentally drifted into the Realm Sea of Origin. He wandered aimlessly and nearly suffered total dissolution, rescued only by the Master of Quiet Cave, who frequented that domain.

Beyond that fleeting mention, Wang Ba remained ignorant of the true nature of the Realm Sea of Origin.

"How does this Realm Sea of Origin differ from the Domain Origin?"

Wang Ba pondered for a moment before posing the curious question.

Heavenly Monarch Chao spoke in vague, ethereal terms:

"The Realm Sea of Origin and the Domain Origin are distinct entities. One resides within the Realm Sea while simultaneously transcending it. Within that space, the entire Realm Sea is laid bare... The sensations encountered there are beyond description, impossible to convey. One must attain that level of power to truly perceive it."

"That level, indeed, is the Mahayana."

Wang Ba’s brow creased further:

"Then, can one only bridge the divine beast 'Chaos' with a Ninth-Tier bloodline once they reach Mahayana?"

Heavenly Monarch Chao nodded:

"Precisely, though other paths exist. I have yet to Ascend and retain both time and vigor to seek a solution for merging 'Chaos' with the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, though proceeding alone will undoubtedly draw out the process."

"Moreover, since the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is Ninth-Tier while the 'Chaos' is typically capped at the peak of the Eighth Tier, the merger risks diluting the former's bloodline. Thus, during the process, we must inject high-class divine beasts to reinforce it."

"These Spirit Beasts and Demonic Beasts—aside from those I’ve set aside to preserve the Canlong Realm's legacy—are all yours to utilize for your Cultivation."

Heavenly Monarch Chao gestured toward the immense swarm of creatures.

Wang Ba felt a surge of gratitude, recognizing the monarch’s dedication to safeguarding the Canlong Realm’s future even while helping him.

Yet, after a quick survey, he realized the amount of spirit material was still insufficient for his requirements.

He did not hesitate to voice his concern.

Heavenly Monarch Chao’s brows twitched:

"You mean to say the spirit materials are already depleted?"

He sighed, a tone of helplessness creeping into his voice:

"The Canlong Realm once held vast stores, but most were ruined or plundered during the breach of the Domain. What I gave you was all that remained."

"Fine, I shall abandon my pride and head to the Cloud Sky Realm to beg for more from True Man Gai."

Wang Ba immediately interjected, stopping him:

"That is unnecessary. I am on favorable terms with the Master of Quiet Cave and can secure resources there. I have already dispatched several Alchemists to his side; retrieving some materials should not be a problem."

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Monarch Chao eased his expression and nodded with a smile:

"That is a fine solution. Those Innate Divine Demons live upon a mountain of treasures without ever utilizing them; it is a true waste... Are you departing for there now?"

Wang Ba nodded:

"Delay leads only to complications. The sooner these top-tier divine beasts are forged, the more secure our position becomes."

Heavenly Monarch Chao gave a slight nod, but then his expression turned solemn as he recounted another matter:

"On my way back, I received word from True Man Gai that the Tianshang Buddha Lord is preparing for his Cultivation Ascension."

"Cultivation Ascension?"

Wang Ba was momentarily stunned by the news, then realization dawned, and he hurriedly asked:

"Has the Buddha’s son been chosen?"

"He has, but the particulars remain hidden from me."

Heavenly Monarch Chao shook his head, continuing on a grave note: "I am concerned that if the Tianshang Buddha Lord truly initiates his Ascension, he may move to purge the four Great Realms of Duanhai Cliff beforehand to eliminate any lingering threats. You must exercise extreme caution."

Wang Ba took the warning seriously and nodded: "Thank you for the counsel, Master Chao. Taiyi will remain vigilant."

Even with Wang Ba’s reassurance, Heavenly Monarch Chao remained visibly uneasy. After a moment of contemplation, he tossed an object toward Wang Ba:

"If you encounter any anomalous activity, trigger this at once. I will arrive immediately."

Wang Ba caught the item and allowed his Spiritual Sense to probe it, discovering it to be an advanced teleportation device. He nodded sincerely:

"Taiyi understands."

Having nothing further to prepare, he promptly retrieved Tie Zhu, stored the multitude of divine beasts along with the spirit materials provided by the monarch, bid a final farewell to Heavenly Monarch Chao, and departed the Canlong Realm, steering his path directly toward the Quiet Cave.