CHAPTER 334: CHAPTER 31: MISSING PERSONS

Outside the Immortal Burial Volcano.

Not long after the descent of the Grotto Heaven, its light gradually dissipated.

The Thunder Dragon Ancestor was not particularly surprised. In its eyes, even if the Saint Heir could not bring out the Dragon Carp, he was still the strongest among the Golden Cores.

Without an Immortal Body, it’s impossible for a cultivator of the same realm to be a match for him.

"Hmm?"

However, precisely because of this belief, it was taken aback when it saw Lin Jing and Song Leaf Mouse, both covered in injuries, walking out.

"Your Highness the Saint Son... how did you..."

"It’s nothing." Lin Jing waved his hand: "I need to recover from my injuries, Dragon Carp, don’t cultivate for now."

"Use the Lotus Heart Fire to help us heal."

"Bo!" Not far off, seeing the miserable state of Lin Jing and Song Leaf Mouse, the Dragon Carp realized that these guys really couldn’t manage without it.

It quickly floated over, spurting out the Lotus Heart Fire that could restore injuries. Meanwhile, it tactfully inquired about what good stuff Lin Jing had acquired in the Grotto Heaven this time.

The Sands of Time acquired last Grotto Heaven was undoubtedly a top-quality item, something even Immortal Artifacts wouldn’t replace. This time, it shouldn’t be worse, right?

"Don’t mention it." Lin Jing sat cross-legged, feeling rather frustrated.

There was a top-level array cultivation technique stored in the Immortal Palace, the Divine Spirit Book.

This cultivation technique is very powerful. After cultivating it, it can transform a cultivator’s constitution, turning them into a formation eye.

When this formation eye is in a place with dragon veins, it can summon projections of historical powerhouses using the strength of the dragon veins, similar to the wondrous phenomenon of celestial projections.

However, the summoning is not without conditions and restrictions.

The powerhouse being summoned must not be someone obscure; even long after their death, there must be people who have believed in and worshiped them. Moreover, the cultivator of the Divine Spirit Book must possess personal items left by the powerhouse.

Quite demanding.

Even if summoned, the projection does not have the power it did in life. It is limited to the same level as the cultivator of the Divine Spirit Book.

For example, if the cultivator of the Divine Spirit Book is at the Golden Core Stage, then even if the powerhouse projection intended for summoning was at the utmost mystery level in life, the power of the projection would only be at the Golden Core level.

Of course, because the projection was extremely powerful in life, even if the projection’s power is limited, the strength it can display will surely not be weak. After all, according to the Divine Spirit Book, a certain consciousness exists within the summoned projection!

This cultivation technique is used under very special circumstances in the Immortal Palace.

For instance, when facing a catastrophe, the cultivator of the Divine Spirit Book in the Immortal Palace can summon the projections of the departed ancestors to fend off external threats.

For example, if some cultivation techniques or secret techniques are lost unexpectedly in the Immortal Palace, they can summon the projections of the powerhouses who mastered these techniques to seek guidance from the ancestors.

In terms of functionality, this Divine Spirit Book is indeed worthy of being a top-tier array cultivation technique. Although it requires great talent from the cultivator and has strict conditions, summoning the projection will at least drain half of the cultivator’s Spiritual Power, and the projection is only temporary. But these are not the most important issues.

The issue is a person can only cultivate one technique at most. Lin Jing already has the Beast Taming Technique, so he cannot switch to this.

Lin Jing actually thought of a possibility, which is to wait until the Nascent Soul Stage to let his external avatar practice.

But giving such a technique to an external avatar is not Lin Jing’s preferred choice.

Instead, he is more envious of the Creation Immortal Body. However, he also realizes that such an Immortal Body is hard to encounter. Even the Immortal Palace cannot create one artificially, and its growth can even greatly impact the Immortal Palace!

"Bo..." At this moment, hearing that Lin Jing’s harvest was just this thing, the Dragon Carp also showed a regretful expression and tried even harder to heal, feeling that they suffered a loss. Without it, the Koi Carp, problems were bound to arise.

The Elder Lei Long wasn’t wrong—the opportunities in this Grotto Heaven were indeed not as good as its Immortal Fire.

"However, this Divine Spirit Book is not exclusively for humans, suggesting that demon beasts can cultivate it too. So, even if I don’t cultivate, it might be good for a pet beast to practice?"

The effect of the Divine Spirit Book is indeed mysterious, and it would be a shame not to cultivate it.

"But obviously, the Song Leaf Mouse, Dragon Carp, and Ice Soul Gu are not suitable."

"The Fourth Pet Beast? Now, my Golden Core Stage contract spot is still vacant, and I have not determined the fourth pet beast for a long time. If I find a demon beast suitable for cultivating the Divine Spirit Book to contract, that would be good."

While bathed in the Lotus Heart Fire, Lin Jing mused.

Several days later, under the fire treatment of the Dragon Carp and consuming many natural treasures that repair Golden Cores, Lin Jing’s vitality gradually recovered.

He recovered relatively quickly, mainly because the burden of his Golden Core Divine Techniques is borne jointly by the Golden Core and longevity.

Given that longevity was consumed, the burden on the Golden Core was relatively reduced.

In comparison, the Song Leaf Mouse, which directly used its Golden Core for attacks, was in a much more severe situation. Fortunately, its foundation is strong; otherwise, its cultivation would have fallen to the early stage of the Golden Core.

"Have you recovered?"

As Lin Jing and his companions were still in the process of healing, a ripple appeared in the barrier. A tiger-headed girl in a dragon robe walked in from outside the barrier, glanced at the sitting Lin Jing, and asked:

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor? I’ve mostly recovered, have you finished over there?" Lin Jing opened his eyes and got up.

"Not yet." The Demon Emperor waved her hand, pressing Lin Jing back down: "That bald guy demands too much. I sensed a problem with the barrier earlier and found that you were absorbed by the Grotto Heaven, so I just took some time to check on your situation."

Lin Jing insisted on standing up and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine, you needn’t worry, don’t delay your important matters."

The Demon Emperor pursed her lips and pressed Lin Jing back again, "What important matters can I have? You rest well."

"Now, Qingzhou is divided. The Heaven-Reaching Tower and the Demon Court occupy one side each. This Buddhist sect wishes to spread its teachings among the demon beasts in Qingzhou and hopes to cooperate with the Demon Court."

"Currently, I am negotiating terms with the Buddhist sect leader, but it’s yet to be concluded and requires some maneuvering."

"Buddhist sect... planning to preach among demon beasts?" Lin Jing was taken aback.

The Demon Emperor nodded and said, "It’s nothing. The Buddhist sect was never purely a human force. A long time ago, the Buddhist sect included demon beasts, demon tribes, and humans. There were even demon tribe leaders in the Buddhist sect at stages, but as it developed, it gradually became a purely human force."

"Now, it’s not surprising that the Buddhist sect wishes to re-include demon beasts and demon tribes as disciples. After all, with the advent of the Golden Era, it’s a good time to enhance the foundation."

"Of course, no matter what their purpose is, they certainly can’t be allowed to succeed easily." She licked her lips; she must bite off a piece of the Buddhist sect to get it!

Lin Jing nodded. Matters like this are better left for the Lord of the Demon Court and the leader of the Buddhist sect to discuss. As a small figure, he doesn’t have the right to intervene...

"Hmm?"

Just as the Demon Emperor saw that Lin Jing’s situation was fine and was about to leave, she suddenly paused, looking at Lin Jing with a peculiar gaze.

"Hey, the tortoise outside, is it your thing? Why does it keep trying to come in from outside the barrier?"