Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1894: 491: Punishment Beast, Qian Zhuyan Awakens!

"Spiritual pets, huh."

The cub of a spiritual pet drawn from the basic lottery fails to stir Lu Changsheng these days.

Yet, the spiritual pets pulled from the superior lottery remain quite appealing in Lu Changsheng's view.

From the Mount Sumeru Tree King to the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng and the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, each one provides him with substantial benefits and strong support.

[Spiritual Pet: Soul-calling Beast]

[Level: Low-level True Spirit]

[Description: Primary Level Punishment Beast, Third Rank Late Stage strength, neither demon, nor magic, nor ghost, possesses punishment power, can capture souls and eat ghosts, restrains various ghosts and corpse demons; can also evolve itself through soul absorption, eating ghosts, essence, and corpse ghost evil energy]

"Punishment power? Restrains various ghost demons and corpse ghosts?"

Lu Changsheng eyed the details in front of him, his eyebrow arching faintly.

And here appears yet another spiritual pet that snatches souls, devours ghosts, and counters spectral entities and shattered remains.

"Am I fated to become the Demon Path's greatest foe down the line?"

Lu Changsheng pondered silently, his mind drifting to the Heavenly Corpse Sect and Yiming Ghost Sect among the Jin Kingdom's Three Great Demon Sects.

One of these sects focuses on corpse refinement, while the other specializes in ghost nurturing.

"It's a shame this arrived so late; back in my youth, with this Soul-calling Beast, I wouldn't have dreaded the Heavenly Corpse Sect or Yiming Ghost Sect."

During his earlier days, Lu Changsheng struggled against the Nascent Soul foes from those sects, but a Third Rank Spirit Beast tailored to counter them would have proven invaluable.

These days, though, his power has surged dramatically, rendering the Soul-calling Beast unnecessary for handling such threats.

"Even so, it's useful to have around, especially with its Third Rank Late Stage battle prowess."

While he himself wields Nascent Soul-tier combat ability and can slay a Nascent Soul cultivator at full force.

Adding a Third Rank Late Stage fighter to his arsenal still marks a major boost.

With a mere shift in his mind, Lu Changsheng summoned the Soul-calling Beast from the System Space right before him.

At once, a tiny creature just a few inches in length emerged, covered in golden fur, sporting an oversized nose, and featuring sharp, vibrant black eyes, much like a miniature macaque.

"So this is the Soul-calling Beast?"

Typically, Third Rank Demon Kings boast imposing sizes.

The scale of a demon beast often hints at its might.

Yet this Soul-calling Beast, a Third Rank Late Stage Demon King, measures only a few inches, appearing endearingly charming, almost like a decorative companion.

Nevertheless, drawing from the thorough details etched in his thoughts, Lu Changsheng understood that this Soul-calling Beast could shift into a battle mode.

It might morph into a ferocious, ominous Punishment Beast, unleashing its might against demons and serving as a genuine scourge to malevolence!

Furthermore, in that form, the Soul-calling Beast could unleash sacred abilities to mete out judgment and punish sins!

In the world of Cultivation, extracting confessions proves notoriously tough.

After all, accomplished cultivators usually possess unyielding Dao Hearts.

Forcing secrets through torment demands extraordinary effort.

As for the Soul Searching Technique, it requires one's soul to surpass the target's in potency.

Even then, gleaning key details remains tricky, frequently causing the subject's soul to shatter, leading to madness or collapse.

The Soul-calling Beast’s Punishment Divine Ability, however, inflicts both bodily and ethereal agony, driving targets to confess.

Against superiors, it can even neutralize restrictive seals during disclosures, yielding remarkable results!

"Plus, unlike typical demon beasts, the Soul-calling Beast can grow and advance by absorbing sufficient essence, corpse ghosts, and Yin Ming evil energy..."

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes a touch, lost in contemplation.

Per the system's rundown on the Soul-calling Beast, it defies the mold of ordinary demon beasts, existing as a unique entity blending demon, magic, and ghost traits.

Thus, its progression veers from the standard path of demon beasts.

Beings such as the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng or the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale demand extended periods to assimilate and mature, even after consuming vast arrays of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

The Soul-calling Beast operates differently.

Supply it with enough essence, Corpse Kings, or Ghost Kings, and it swiftly climbs to peak third rank, shatters into fourth rank, evolving ceaselessly and elevating its rank without pause.

"Perhaps a raid on the Yiming Ghost Sect to reap some Ming Sha benefits?"

Having faced attacks multiple times within the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, both Yiming Ghost Sect and Ming Sha True Monarch now top Lu Changsheng’s list of targets for elimination.

Once he gathers enough might, he'll charge straight into Yiming Ghost Sect's stronghold.

Gazing at the Soul-calling Beast now, Lu Changsheng remembered the Yin Soldier Ghost Kings spawned by Yiming Ghost Sect's Mountain Protection Array, along with Ming Sha True Monarch’s Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool.

Feeding all that to the Soul-calling Beast could propel it directly to fourth rank.

"No, with things as they stand, it's wiser not to draw extra eyes."

Still, given the massive uproar in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm that drew scrutiny from many powers, Lu Changsheng shelved the idea, opting to lie low for the moment.

"Let's head out."

Lu Changsheng cast a look at the adorable Soul-calling Beast cradled in his palm, gave it a quick once-over, then set off toward the Great Dream Marsh.

...

Half a month passed before Lu Changsheng made his way back to Great Dream Immortal City.

"Husband."

Hong Lian spotted Lu Changsheng and immediately inquired about Ling Zixiao’s Core Formation progress with worry.

She then shared updates on the Immortal City's affairs over the last half-year, passing him the Storage Bag from the Heavenly Sword Sect in exchange for the Shadow Sect’s cultivators.

Lu Changsheng accepted the Storage Bag, gave it a swift peek, and commended, "The Heavenly Sword Sect is truly generous."

"As our houses' initial partnership, the Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn't skimp; earlier, the Spirit Taming Sect delivered a Beast Heart Pill, likely with Heavenly Sword Sect's nod, as a deliberate gesture of amity."

Hong Lian, clad in a modest yet graceful crimson robe, her features exquisitely refined, replied with a warm smile.

"Oh?"

Though it pales beside the Three Elements Beast Heart Pill, the Beast Heart Pill nonetheless supports a Demon King’s advancement, helping to steady the mind, spirit, and essence.

"If they're eager to extend goodwill and start trading, we can reciprocate with some openness in upcoming dealings."

Lu Changsheng commented, grinning.

The Heavenly and Earthly Treasures he'd claimed from the Vast Sand Illusion Realm were all spoils of questionable origin, best laundered slowly through trades to acquire vital resources.