Beast Tamer Ascension

Vol 2 Chapter 84: Joining the Demon-Slaying Bureau

The Heavenly Demon Physique.

Hearing about this physique, Lin Jing was visibly surprised. Its abilities, while certainly not to be used casually, were akin to possessing a forbidden weapon that could intimidate enemies merely by existing.

Even with his current Qi Refinement cultivation, he could theoretically sacrifice a thousand years of lifespan. At that point, suppressing even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators or Demon Kings wouldn’t be out of reach. This was just at his Qi Refinement stage—if he reached the Core Formation or Nascent Soul stages and sacrificed even more lifespan, those one or two realms above him would think twice before attempting to take him on.

The most critical point was that the cultivation gained from the Heavenly Demon Physique wasn’t fleeting. A Nascent Soul cultivator could burn a millennium of lifespan to temporarily achieve Void Mystical combat strength and maintain it for a full ten years.

During that time, one could accomplish feats impossible at lower cultivation, amassing enough resources to offset the cost of the lost years. The Heavenly Demon Physique, as a second physique for someone with the Longevity Body, was practically a perfect match.

“Senior, besides me, are there really other Longevity Body cultivators alive?” Lin Jing asked, recalling the boy's earlier comment that he was one of two.

“There is,” the boy replied. “A thousand years ago, a Longevity Body emerged in Qingzhou. However, before they could mature, they were captured and caged by the Sky Lion Clan.”

“That clan sacrifices Longevity Blood and Flesh every decade during their ancestral ceremonies, just like the Ancient Celestial Palace used Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow for celebratory feasts.

“Because Longevity Bodies cultivate slowly, low-level Longevity Blood wasn’t very beneficial to the Sky Lion ancestors, so they spared her soul. But death might have been a kinder fate.

“After being caged for a thousand years, one can only imagine the state of her mind.”

Lin Jing fell silent. It was shocking to learn another Longevity Body lived, but her circumstances were far worse than his. Fortunately, he had been rescued by the Beast Taming Sect. Otherwise, if the Yin Corpse Sect had sold him to a demonic beast, his fate might have been the same.

The Sky Lion Clan was well-known—a terrifying demonic beast tribe in Qingzhou. They had a Void Mystical Demon Ancestor and their own pocket dimension as a territory.

“No one ever tried to save her?” Lin Jing asked.

Realizing the foolishness of his question, he regretted it immediately. The Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom had no obligation to rescue her, especially since she was from Qingzhou and not a cultivator of the kingdom. Even if she were, saving her from the Sky Lion Clan could cost numerous Nascent Soul and Void Mystical lives with no guarantee of success. Rescuing her would undoubtedly be a losing venture.

The boy held up the jade slip for the Heavenly Demon Physique. “This is the fate of a Longevity Body. It’s almost unchangeable. You should count yourself lucky to be in the Ancient Kingdom, where no powerful demonic beast tribes exist.”

“Understood. What’s the other prerequisite for cultivating the Heavenly Demon Physique?” Lin Jing asked.

“You have to join the Demon-Slaying Bureau,” the boy said.

“It’s not as if the Bureau will constantly assign you tasks or restrict your freedom. However, the Bureau must know your location at all times.”

Thunder Pine spoke up, “Agree to it. At least it will provide you with an additional layer of protection. For someone like you, allowing the Bureau to track your movements is a small price to pay for some measure of security.”

After a moment’s thought, Lin Jing nodded. He had little choice. The Heavenly Demon Physique was too important to pass up.

The boy tossed the jade slip and a token to Lin Jing. “This token is custom-made. Once refined, it will not only identify you as a Demon-Slaying Guard but also act as a miniature Bureau branch.

“When guards on missions discover traces of demonic cultivators or sects, they immediately report to a Bureau branch through a secret technique. Your token will work similarly, allowing you to receive intelligence on demonic sects and cultivators from all over.”

“Moreover, this token allows me to track your location. If you encounter a threat Thunder Pine can’t handle and don’t want to die without help, keep it safe.”

“One last thing. The Heavenly Demon Physique is incredibly difficult to cultivate. Of all the Bureau’s confiscated techniques, only two people have succeeded with it…”

Lin Jing put the token away and said, “Thank you, Senior.”

Thunder Pine muttered, “If I can’t handle something, the Bureau probably can’t either.”

Ignoring the comment, the boy left with the sealed Yin Corpse Sect Void Mystical Yin Spirit in tow.

“Senior Thunder Pine… Couldn’t you give him some face?”

“What did I say that wasn’t true?” Thunder Pine glared at Lin Jing. “If you were the one caged by the Sky Lion Clan, do you think the Bureau would rescue you?”

“Still, this token isn’t useless. If the situation is something the Bureau can handle, like this Void Mystical Yin Spirit, they’ll probably come to your aid. You have some value as a Longevity Body. But don’t think they’ll save you if the cost outweighs the benefits.

“So, why are you just standing there? Start cultivating the Heavenly Demon Physique! If you want to survive, you must rely on yourself. If you encounter a situation I can’t handle, don’t count on me—I’ll be the first to run.”

Lin Jing silently nodded. He looked at the jade slip for the Heavenly Demon Physique. Thunder Pine’s cherished Void Mystical Yin Spirit had been taken, and the compensation fell into his hands. Thunder Pine had accepted it.

For this alone, Lin Jing swore that if Thunder Pine were ever captured and refined, he would avenge him and outlast his enemies.

Later

Lin Jing lay on the snowy mountain.

“What’s wrong?” Thunder Pine asked.

“I can’t learn it,” Lin Jing admitted. “The Heavenly Demon Physique technique is too difficult. Even with the help of Hidden Dragon Fortune, I haven’t made any progress.”

“At this rate, I’ll exhaust the Hidden Dragon Fortune without mastering it.”

After a moment of silence, Thunder Pine said, “You just finished practicing the Molting Technique from Hundred Flower Valley. Take a break. The Ice Soul Gu has reached Foundation Establishment. Our goal here is achieved. Return to the academy for now.”

“Understood,” Lin Jing replied.

Just then, the Demon-Slaying Bureau token he carried received a message:

“A Yin Corpse Sect stronghold has been discovered. It contains two captives with special physiques, guarded by a Core Formation demonic cultivator!”

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