Beast Tamer Ascension

Vol 2 Chapter 59: Extreme Cold

"That Gao Sheng kid sure has a big appetite. Investigating whether the Sect Leader of the Demonic Sky Sect is an Outer Realm demon or a cultivator from beyond this world? This isn't about checking out the leader; it's about eyeing his head."

Lin Jing thought for a moment. Whether the Demonic Sky Sect leader was from the Tianyuan Continent or not, he couldn't confirm. But one thing was certain—he wasn't someone to mess with.

"In the end, don’t get yourself thrown in while investigating," Lin Jing muttered. Then, brushing Gao Sheng off with a vague response, he said, "We'll discuss this later."

“You’re not scared, are you?” Gao Sheng nudged Lin Jing with his elbow, speaking confidently via voice transmission. “With my wisdom and luck…”

Gao Sheng's confidence in his investigative skills grew day by day, especially after cultivating the Acquired Spirit Luck Physique using his family's secret technique during the Foundation Establishment stage. The physique, as its name suggests, amplified his fortune.

"Get lost!" Lin Jing kicked Gao Sheng back into the Dragon Transformation Blood Pool.

“Think about it again! If it doesn’t work, we can switch cases!” Gao Sheng persisted.

Just then, the Divine Pine sent a message: "After the Autumn Hunt ends, you should head to the Air Domain."

With twitching lips, Lin Jing replied, "Senior Divine Pine, have you been possessed by Gao Sheng? The leader of the Demonic Sky Sect is likely a powerhouse in the Dao Inquiry stage. His secrets aren’t something small cultivators like us in Qi Refinement or Foundation Establishment stages can uncover."

“If it were a case like the one in Snow Moon City, where you could use Longevity Blood as bait for fishing, I might consider it.”

"Relax," the Divine Pine responded. "I’m talking about something else entirely. You should start preparing to cultivate the Ice Soul Gu.”

"After the Pine Leaf Mouse reaches Foundation Establishment, the next step is for the Ice Soul Gu to advance. With its natural bloodline and aptitude, you don’t need special treasures to enhance its lineage. That said, the Ice Soul Gu is the embodiment of ice and snow. For a perfect Foundation Establishment, you’ll need an environment rich in frost energy.”

“The best options are the Snow Plains in the Great Wasteland or the Air Domain. Fortunately, I know of a freezing region in the Air Domain suitable for the Ice Soul Gu’s Foundation Establishment. When the time comes, I’ll accompany you.”

Lin Jing nodded. “I see.”

Then, testing the waters, he asked, “Senior Divine Pine, is the leader of the Demonic Sky Sect really from beyond this world?”

After a moment of contemplation, the Divine Pine replied, “I’m aware of the relic site Gao Sheng mentioned. In that relic, a powerful Ancient Kingdom cultivator established a unique spatial-temporal formation. It allows lower-level cultivators to dream of the past and explore the Demonic Sky Sect.”

“That crafty Nascent Soul brat probably wants to investigate it that way. Considering the effort the Ancient Kingdom put into creating this formation, it’s possible that the sect leader isn’t a native cultivator of Tianyuan.”

“Legend has it that beneath the Celestial Realm lies countless worlds of cultivation. Tianyuan Continent is just one of them. Cultivators from these worlds share a common goal: ascending to the Celestial Realm to achieve immortality.”

“Due to special circumstances, Tianyuan’s ascension pathway was severed. If the leader of the Demonic Sky Sect truly came from another cultivation world, it might mean Tianyuan’s cultivators can travel to those worlds to ascend!”

“Perhaps the Ancient Kingdom destroyed the sect primarily to uncover this cross-realm method.”

“Of course, this is mere speculation. The Demonic Sky Sect fell long before I gained sentience. The matter is far too complex, full of hidden dangers. Even if you uncover everything, it won’t matter to a small Qi Refinement cultivator like you. Let Gao Sheng play his own games.”

Lin Jing agreed to let Gao Sheng handle his own mess, as he had no interest in ascension.

The Autumn Hunt lasted a month. During this time, the elders of the Dragon Palace didn’t leave the blood pool, instead choosing to cultivate diligently. Though the pool’s effects waned over time, they dared not leave, fearing retaliation.

After all, the Pine Leaf Mouse had stolen plenty of treasures, leaving many glaring resentfully at Lin Jing and the mouse. While they couldn’t do anything to Lin Jing, they could take it out on the Dragon Palace members. Thus, they opted to stay put and make the most of the remaining energy.

Lin Jing and the Pine Leaf Mouse also stayed, working tirelessly. Lin Jing harvested thousands of Mosquito Eggs, hatching larvae and testing the limits of the Myriad Beast Circle. Meanwhile, the Pine Leaf Mouse used its spoils—lifeforce absorbed from the Fourth-Rank Malignant Plant, Rainfall Bodhisattva—to cultivate the Everlasting Emperor's Longevity Art.

When the hunt concluded, beams of light descended from the heavens, transporting participants back to Hidden Dragon Academy.

At the Initial Point near the teleportation mountain, figures reappeared. Many looked haggard, a stark contrast to the Dragon Palace members, who radiated energy. They had reaped numerous fortunes with little hardship.

Previously dismissive senior students now looked at Lin Jing with complex expressions, their resentment palpable. Most had their treasures stolen but lacked the strength to reclaim them.

Lin Jing sensed their hostile gazes and chuckled, saying, “Don’t look at me like that. My pet beast was just playing a little prank. Since we’re all fellow students, I’ll return your treasures.”

“Really? Is my companion’s portrait still intact?” a buzz-cut cultivator asked excitedly.

A disciple of the Divine Vision Sect, he practiced visualization techniques, allowing him to vividly recreate images in his mind. Lin Jing’s silence seemed to confirm the portrait’s owner.

“Of course,” Lin Jing replied with a wave, softening many expressions.

However, some talents turned away coldly, uninterested in reconciliation.

"Xu Zhizhi, I’ll leave this to you,” Lin Jing said, patting Xu Zhizhi’s shoulder before transforming into a streak of light and flying off. After a month away, he wondered how his Dragon Carp was faring.

“Wait, redemption? For our own treasures?!” The crowd exploded after Lin Jing’s departure. Xu Zhizhi could only sweat nervously.

“I’ll join Dragon Palace if it means getting my treasures back!” someone shouted. “I’ve lost everything—my spiritual tools and stones! I avoided the beasts, but I can’t afford to redeem anything now!”

The academy’s resident teachers, who hadn’t joined the Autumn Hunt, were baffled by the uproar. Meanwhile, those who returned from the Cangmang Mountains remained calm, knowing Lin Jing’s name would soon spread across the Ancient Kingdom, with the Genius Rankings update solidifying his fame.

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