Immortal through Beast Taming

The Demon Emperor's speculation is not without reason.

The Immortal Realm's assistance in evolving lower realm demon beasts into treasure beasts must be for some purpose.

If it is to enable the lower realm to have stronger capabilities to resist the Celestial Demon Sect, then it makes sense.

As to why only demon beasts can inherit Immortal divine techniques, the Demon Emperor's speculation is one possibility. Perhaps this plan is led by a great powerhouse of the demon clan from the Immortal Realm.

Another possibility is that the cost of such inheritance is too high, as the number of treasure beasts indicates everything.

On the other hand, the human race does not, in fact, have the same urgent need for such inheritance as demon beasts.

Because the human race is naturally favored by the Heavenly Dao's luck...

The offspring of demon beasts at most undergo bloodline mutation, bloodline evolution, or reversion to ancestral traits.

But the offspring of humans, even if born to two ordinary people who have never cultivated, might possess an Immortal body "destined for immortality" or various extraordinary cultivation constitutions.

The divine techniques brought by some top-tier constitutions are completely on par with the divine techniques inherited from Immortal treasure beasts.

Once the "Golden Bell" brought back by Elder Shen Song is activated, the Celestial Essence Realm will usher in a Golden Era. Although all races will benefit, the human race will evidently be the biggest beneficiary.

"The calamity you speak of for the Celestial Essence Realm is when, in the future, the Celestial Demon Sect will make a comeback."

"That's right, the Celestial Essence Realm has already seen the Celestial Demon Sect, although it was destroyed by the first Ancient Emperor. However, since the Celestial Demon Sect severed the connection between the Celestial Essence Realm and the Immortal Palace, it shows they are determined to conquer the Celestial Essence Realm."

"Just one failure certainly will not cause them to give up."

"However, the time of the Celestial Demon Sect's renewed invasion, as they simultaneously declare war on multiple cultivation realms, is unpredictable by anyone."

The Demon Emperor pondered slightly.

"This is the most troublesome part..."

"If they come now, then the Celestial Essence Realm still has the power to resist."

"But if they come thousands of years later, the situation will be uncertain."

"Indeed." Lin Jing nodded: "Currently, the top-tier powerhouses of the Celestial Essence Realm have all come from the Immortal Alliance era ten thousand years ago, spanning two eras, with ten thousand years of cultivation. They have witnessed the continent's greatest upheavals and power restructurings over tens of thousands of years. To survive until this era, their power can be said to reach the heavens."

"But thousands of years later, this batch of powerhouses is destined to pass away, and whether the middle and new generations of power in the Celestial Essence Continent can match this batch of powerhouses remains unknown."

At least, the power of the Second Ancient Emperor is far inferior to the first Ancient Emperor.

Then when it comes to the Third Ancient Emperor, will the power further decline?

No one can ascertain this.

The first batch of Ancient Emperors were strong ones who ended the Immortal Alliance era, growing in chaotic times.

And without enormous pressure, it's hard to say whether later generations can hone powerful divine techniques.

The normal lifespan of the Inquiring Dao Stage is around ten thousand years, but once at the Inquiring Dao Stage, they basically have methods to extend their lifespan, so living an extra few thousand years is also normal.

However, unless one has a Longevity Body, the means of extending life are ultimately limited, destined to die when their time comes.

If the time of the Celestial Demon Sect's invasion is after these top powerhouses have passed on as Immortals, then the Celestial Essence Continent will undoubtedly be very dangerous.

"Judging by your appearance, it seems you might have a solution," the Demon Emperor looked at Lin Jing.

"Elder Shen Song brought back a supreme treasure from the void," Lin Jing finally spoke of the Golden Bell.

He took out the Golden Bell for the Demon Emperor to see, and even before Lin Jing explained what the Golden Bell was, the Demon Emperor recognized it on his own.

"I have seen this in the ancient records of the Immortal Palace, a treasure of luck... It's said that the crafting method originates from the Immortal Realm."

"I didn't expect such a thing to still exist in the void."

Lin Jing remained silent, feeling that indeed, the void is filled with treasures, as countless treasures flow into the void at every moment.

After some treasure vaults with spatial seals are forcibly destroyed, the resources are basically swept away by the void.

The treasury of the Tianshi clan is in a similar situation.

This Golden Era Bell is one of the treasures the remains of the demon soul found while wandering outside the void for many years.

"So your idea is, to initiate the Golden Era of the Celestial Essence Realm, rather than worrying about how the Celestial Essence Realm will be millennia from now, and first elevate the power of the Celestial Essence Realm over the next ten thousand years..."

Lin Jing nodded slightly.

"Since no matter what, the Celestial Essence Realm will suffer great damage, rather than letting the people of the Celestial Demon Sect take away the realm's origin and let the Celestial Essence Realm become an abandoned realm, a Dharma-ending era would already be a relatively good outcome."

"After all, the Dharma-ending era isn't eternal. When the Celestial Essence Realm has recovered for enough time, spiritual Qi will revive, restoring its former glory once again."

"Moreover, during this ten thousand years of the Golden Era, more preparations can be made, storing enough resources to ensure that the Demon Court also has sufficient resources to cultivate during the Dharma-ending era, enduring through the Dharma-ending age."

The Demon Emperor fell into contemplation, the demon clan had just resurrected only to encounter such matters; she was really not inclined to exert her mind thinking.

"The one most troubled by this matter should be the Second Ancient Emperor."

"After all, the Ancient Country is founded on luck, and if the Celestial Essence Realm is invaded, the Ancient Country would bear the brunt. At that time, both the strength of the Second Ancient Emperor and the entire Ancient Clan would decline."

"The entire foundational industry of the Ancient Country would also be destroyed overnight."

"And the biggest beneficiary of triggering the Golden Era would also be the Ancient Country. Therefore, if the Golden Era is to be initiated, it shouldn't be led by our Demon Court."

The eyes of the Demon Emperor flickered as she said, "If the Second Ancient Emperor learns of it, the Ancient Country would be the most desiring faction to initiate the Golden Era. This matter, this object, perhaps can both be disclosed to the Second Ancient Emperor. First, let's obtain enough benefits from the ancient clan and then we will see."

"In this way, whether during the Golden Era or the post-Magic Wane era, the Demon Court will have ample resources to strive for benefits."

The Tiger-headed and Tiger-brained Demon Emperor paced with her hands behind her back, thinking intently. Born with Treasure Beast Divine Techniques and the legacy of an Immortal, protected by the former Demon Emperor, she had always crushed obstacles with a single blow, growing to become a Demon Emperor without experiencing any setbacks.

However, one thing was certain. Now, seeing the hope of the revival of the demon race, she finally managed to let the demon race revive. Seeing the Demon Court would soon flourish, even becoming the second strongest force in the Celestial Essence Realm, she was very reluctant to see the Demon Court perish in her hands, vanishing along with the Celestial Essence Realm.

So she thought the Golden Era should be initiated.

Although humanity would benefit the most once the Golden Era starts, the demon race wouldn't be far behind. After all, the demon race can intermarry with humanity and produce offspring.

The half-demon body can inherit both the cultivation physique of humanity and the bloodline power of demon beasts and the demon race.

Therefore, looking at it this way, the initiation of the Golden Era will also make the Demon Court a core beneficiary.

However, as long as anyone can initiate the Golden Era and it requires at least ten cultivators asking for the Dao, she thought it might be more cost-effective to sell the Golden Bell to the Ancient Emperor and let him figure out how to gather people.

After all, the Ancient Country is vastly rich, and the Demon Emperor is very much tempted by it; she can't let the Ancient Country get benefits for free.

"Leave the Golden Bell to me."

"It seems it's time to have a chat with the Second Ancient Emperor," the Demon Emperor slowly said.

"For discovering this matter, you and that Pine Tree will receive the main credit, and the rewards will come soon. If the Golden Era is smoothly initiated, your cultivation path as a Longevity Body will also be smoother."

"I'll send you back first..."

"How goes the research on the Transformation Pill?"

Lin Jing said, "Your majesty, I plan to break through to the Core Formation Stage first, before proceeding to the next stage of my research. Higher cultivation will make alchemy easier."

The Demon Emperor nodded.

"I heard it took you ten years to achieve Foundation Establishment during Qi Cultivation. You should first research the Transformation Pill, and after the Golden Era is initiated, a breakthrough won't be too late. By then, you might be able to cultivate stronger Golden Core Divine Techniques, and your seclusion period could be shorter."

Lin Jing smiled bitterly; how did the Demon Emperor know it took him ten years to achieve Foundation Establishment?

Oh well, what the Demon Emperor said made sense.

After reporting everything to the Demon Emperor, Lin Jing left it at that, as the initiation of the Golden Era required the contribution of ten cultivators at the asking-for-the-Dao stage. Such matters could only be left for the Demon Emperor and other top experts of the Celestial Essence Continent to discuss.

He then returned to his palace to continue researching the Transformation Pill.

Until...

Half a year later.

Lin Jing vaguely sensed that some changes had occurred on the Celestial Essence Continent.

But afterwards, what struck him as most unbelievable was that the firmament of the Celestial Essence Continent revealed a gigantic golden ranking.

At the same time, like the sound of the Heavenly Dao, an awe-inspiring voice spread across the Celestial Essence Continent, reaching the ears of every cultivator.

This voice seemed to come from the Second Ancient Emperor.

"This is the Fate Golden Ranking, which will record the names of the Celestial Essence Continent's chosen ones. Anyone who is listed on it will be favored by the Heavens with the luck of a world, aiding them in cultivation, breakthrough, comprehension. This list is for the chosen ones from all tribes, and they ascend it based on their strength. Defeat those listed, and you can capture their luck and strengthen your own. The grand era is about to begin; everyone, take heed."

With the appearance of the Fate Golden Ranking, many cultivators looked astonished, not understanding what had occurred. Many people knew of the Ancient Country's list of chosen ones, but what was with this Fate Golden Ranking involving all the continent's chosen ones, and why did the Ancient Country create such a thing?

Soon, more and more names appeared on the Golden Ranking, and the name at the top was the renowned Prince Gu, the crown prince of the ancient clan, at the early-stage Divinity Transformation cultivation.

Thereafter were the chosen ones from other asking-for-the-Dao level forces, the topmost of the Second Generation Immortal.

A total of one hundred positions. Lin Jing glanced and found that his own name was not on it.

Because even the one ranked hundredth was at the Nascent Soul Stage, with no Golden Core Stage cultivators listed, let alone someone like him at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment.

And these who were listed shared a common trait, which was their age, generally at the golden stage of cultivation, still in the high-speed growth phase.

"This is a Fate Luck True Dragon Secret Technique by the Second Ancient Emperor, refining the Golden Bell a second time, allowing chosen ones with better aptitude to enjoy the benefits of the Golden Era more fully."

"It has a similar effect to your Latent Dragon Secret Technique."

"However, given your special physique and weak cultivation, there's no need to care for fame and fortune. There is Xu Qingyao to fight for the luck for our Demon Court."

The voice of the Demon Emperor sounded in Lin Jing's ear, making him realize that probably all forces had already reached an agreement.

"Golden Era, Fate Golden Ranking..."

Lin Jing turned back and entered his cave dwelling, indeed not paying attention to the disputes arising from the activation of the Golden Era, instead finally beginning his road to Core Formation.

"Pine Leaf Rat, Dragon Carp, Ice Soul Gu..."

"Stand as my Guardian."

"I am going into seclusion, to form the Golden Core!"

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The third volume: [Chaos in Qingzhou] ends.

Next volume: [Heir of Celestial Demon].