Beast Tamer Ascension
Book 5: Chapter 44: Realm in Chaos
Vol 5 Chapter 44: Realm in Chaos
The moment the Meteor Spirit Beast attacked Sheng Kun, all cultivators in Xianlin City witnessed an unforgettable and shocking scene.
Above the city, countless clouds and water vapor condensed into a massive whirlpool, from which dazzling golden seawater cascaded down, illuminating the entire sky.
"This is..."
The city guards turned pale with fright as they watched the golden seawater rapidly corrode the protective formation that had been reinforced by generations of the Cultivation Alliance's prodigies.
"Enemy attack!!!"
The alarm spread throughout the city, rousing countless cultivators.
Compared to Sheng Kun, Li Tianyi's cultivation realm was far more unstable—a fact well-known throughout the Origin Realm.
For this reason, Li Tianyi had been in seclusion in Xianlin City. While it appeared he was guarding the city, in truth, the city was also protecting him, preventing enemies from disturbing him.
Unlike the Meteor Spirit Beast, which needed the right opportunity to strike at Sheng Kun, the Sea Spirit Beast could attack Li Tianyi at any time. All it needed was a signal from the Meteor Spirit Beast, and together, they could plunge the Origin Realm into chaos.
"Sea Spirit Beast..."
At the peak of the White Jade Tower, Li Tianyi gazed at the celestial phenomenon in the distance, his expression grave.
"Attacking ahead of schedule? Has something unexpected happened?" He was deeply puzzled. This was far from the optimal time for the Sea Spirit Beast to strike, as Li Tianyi could leverage the city's numerous formations and immortal artifacts—making Xianlin City a fortress.
Unless...
Boom!
In the next instant, Li Tianyi noticed a flash of light in the sky. A colossal comet, composed of ice, dust, and rock, descended from the starry void toward the Origin Realm's continent—directly targeting Xianlin City. His expression darkened.
"The two Spirit Beasts... have joined forces."
While the Cultivation Alliance's stronghold was indeed difficult to assault, Sheng Kun, being nomadic, had no fixed location to defend. Xianlin City, however, was a sitting duck.
If that massive comet struck, the consequences would be unimaginable. Even if shattered, the water spiritual energy within would greatly empower the invading sea monsters...
At this moment... chaos erupted in Xianlin City as cultivators emerged from their seclusion, abandoning their cultivation.
"What's happening?"
Inside the city, a group of cultivators from the Tianyuan Realm quickly gathered—Gu Xinghe, Gu Youran, Xu Qingyao, and others.
"What else? The Sea Spirit Beast is attacking," Wan Renzong couldn't help but remark.
"Should we join the Cultivation Alliance in defending the city?" asked Lu Qi, the Dao Child of the Spirit Dao Sect.
"Logically speaking, we haven't formally joined the Cultivation Alliance and have no obligation to fight alongside them," Dao Hui the monk clasped his hands together.
"This battle is perilous. The Origin Realm's beasts came prepared. We should prioritize our safety and avoid getting entangled in this conflict."
"Tch." Gu Xinghe glanced coldly at the bald monk. "Easy for you to say. Look outside—the city is completely surrounded by the 'Heavenly River.' Do you think you can leave?"
Torrential rain poured over Xianlin City as hordes of sea monsters emerged from the downpour. Under Yan Yunshuang's command, the city's cultivators launched a counterattack.
With no way out, the Tianyuan Realm cultivators had no choice but to join the resistance.
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Several days earlier...
The Heavenly Demon's primordial spirit, the Ice Soul Gu, and the Spell Elemental reunited with Lin Jing's true form outside the Nethersoil. Lin Jing first sealed his avatar's primordial spirit within his body before merging the Ice Soul Gu and Spell Elemental into himself.
The legacy they brought back was also fully absorbed by Lin Jing.
The Time Dao Immortal Banner, precious Origin Sources, and the Limitless Immortal Physique!
The Time Dao Immortal Banner bore Sheng Kun's mark. The moment Lin Jing obtained it, he sealed it away to prevent Sheng Kun from tracking him.
He attempted to erase the mark but failed.
Until Sheng Kun left the Origin Realm, the banner couldn't be used—lest it draw unwanted attention.
"Sect Master!!"
Lady Nethersoil sensed the disturbance and arrived promptly. "Recently, deaths in the Origin Realm have spiked. Reports suggest the two Spirit Beasts attacked the Heavenly Demon Sect and the Cultivation Alliance. The prelude to the Millennium War has begun earlier than expected."
"Since you've emerged from seclusion, Sect Master, do you have plans?"
"Should our Heaven-Earth Sect make a move?"
"No moves." Lin Jing hovered mid-air, gazing toward the Cultivation Alliance's direction. "All of you should wait and observe..."
"I'll go take a look myself."
"But the elders are eager to scavenge corpses! To attack Xianlin City, the Sea Spirit Beast mobilized countless monsters!!" Lady Nethersoil grew anxious.
"Among them is a creature called 'Yellow Spring'—its bloodline is highly compatible with mine. If we could obtain its genes..."
"Besides, Li Tianyi's battle with the Sea Spirit Beast presents a golden opportunity."
"Sect Master, don't tell me you plan to hoard the materials and sell them to us later?"
"You all... what do you take me for?" Lin Jing sighed. The grandiose promises he'd made to these spirit creatures years ago were now coming back to bite him.
Lin Jing worried that revealing the Heaven-Earth Sect too soon would invite trouble. The outcome of the war between the Sea Spirit Beast and the Cultivation Alliance mattered little to him. Even if Li Tianyi were forced to leave the Origin Realm, it wouldn't affect Lin Jing's plans to seize the Millennium Origin Source.
In fact, Li Tianyi's departure would make it easier for Lin Jing to claim the prize. Otherwise, ownership of the Millennium Origin Source would be hotly contested.
"Fine." After a moment's contemplation, Lin Jing relented. "Gather all members of the Heaven-Earth Sect. We depart for Xianlin City in half a day."
"Yes!" Lady Nethersoil grinned. The spirit creatures of the Heaven-Earth Sect had been obsessively breeding, mixing bloodlines extensively within the sect. Now, they craved external bloodlines—this opportunity couldn't be missed.
After Lady Nethersoil left, Lin Jing returned to his cultivation site to prepare. Half a day later, the Heaven-Earth Sect followed him toward the Cultivation Alliance's stronghold.
At this time, many Cultivation Alliance members outside Xianlin City were rushing back, only to be blocked by the Heavenly River barrier. None could enter.
"I wonder how many from the Tianyuan Realm group survive. If any died... we'll have to ask Lady Nethersoil to resurrect them." Lin Jing arrived outside Xianlin City, curious about the battle's progress. Unfortunately, even his spiritual sense couldn't penetrate the Heavenly River.
It seemed the only option was to force their way in and adapt accordingly.
"Celestial Beast, appear!"
Boom!
The colossal corpse of the Celestial Ox materialized beyond the Heavenly River, drawing the gaze of countless cultivators.