CHAPTER 463: CHAPTER 93

"Is the Yin Yang Deer really that precious?"

To Qingming Zhao, it is indeed decent, but it’s not something he would particularly value. Qingming Jing is just a True Immortal, after all; she doesn’t know the true depth of the Qingming Ancient Country, he mused.

The temperament of the black and white deer is actually quite irritable, but the Yin Yang Deer is different. It’s very leisurely, with a feeling of having transcended worldly concerns.

The Yin Yang Deer, about three feet tall, grazed leisurely on the lush Spirit Grass on the ground. Its Cultivation had advanced from the Dharma Manifestation Realm to the Great Divine Power Realm.

Wu Yang looked at the imposing Yin Yang Deer in front of him with surprise on his face. This fellow was actually cultivated! he marveled internally.

Taking another look at Chen Jiuge, Wu Yang felt he needed to change his attitude towards him. This guy truly has abilities.

"Is this the Yin Yang Deer?" Wu Yang cautiously approached the majestic Taiji Deer.

"It should be a Taiji Deer. Cultivating a Yin Yang Deer isn’t that simple," Chen Jiuge said, shaking his head.

The potential of this Taiji Deer wasn’t bad, as it could undergo a second transformation, but it could only go through two. It was still far from becoming a true Yin Yang Deer.

Great Divine Power Realm... it should still have a lot of potential to tap into. Reaching the Divine Storage Realm wouldn’t be difficult if one is willing to allocate resources. If its comprehension is a bit higher, even reaching the True Monarch level isn’t impossible! Wu Yang probed with a Secret Technique, full of shock.

It was known that the current black and white deer generally only had Heavenly Origin Realm Cultivation. Even the most talented among them only had the potential for the Dharma Manifestation Realm; the Great Divine Power Realm was out of the question.

"We’re still a long way off," Chen Jiuge said, shaking his head.

This Wu Yang is just from a side branch of the Wu Clan, yet he has Divine Storage Realm power. A mere Taiji Deer like this is too weak. My own Wufu are also too weak, Chen Jiuge thought.

"That’s true. However, with your abilities, Lord, I believe cultivating a Yin Yang Deer would be an easy task for you," Wu Yang said probingly.

Chen Jiuge merely smiled and did not reply.

Although the King of Qingming is a Heavenly Immortal and indeed a king, this vast Qingming Ancient Country isn’t his alone. I don’t believe Qingming Zhao can completely protect me, Chen Jiuge considered.

Due to Wu Yang’s deliberate efforts to befriend him, their relationship quickly improved. After a hastily organized banquet, Chen Jiuge looked at the refreshed quota of one million Top Grade Spiritual Stones in his hand, pondering.

Never mind too much for now. I need to enhance my Cultivation as quickly as possible. At least the Yin Yang Deer won’t attract the attention of real Great Powers. Let’s leave it at that for now, he decided.

「...」

Cultivation was, in fact, a very monotonous affair: constantly Refining resources, transforming them into streams of Mana to expand one’s meridians, fill the Dantian, and comprehend the Dao.

CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!

A crisp cracking sound filled the air as Chen Jiuge tore off the sloughed-off skin from his body. Revealing a rejuvenated physique, a smile touched his lips. I’ve finally completely transformed the foundation within my body!

BOOM!

A single full-strength punch created a trench nearly thirty feet long on the vast grassland.

Peak of Divine Storage, just one step away from True Monarch... but the damage to the Spiritual Beasts is somewhat severe, Chen Jiuge thought, his mind glancing over the Contract Token in his Sea of Consciousness, a flicker of worry arising.

The Green Bamboo Realm had collapsed, dispersing the Spiritual Beasts within, but the contractual marks between them and Chen Jiuge still existed. However, limited by the suppression of heaven and earth, as well as the great distance, Chen Jiuge could only vaguely sense the life and death of his Spiritual Beasts.

"Lord Chen! Lord Chen! It’s here! A true Yin Yang Deer has appeared!" Qing Ya exclaimed, running over with a flushed face, even forgetting to bow.

Chen Jiuge didn’t mind the small oversight. His eyes gleamed as he said, "So soon? Take me to see it!"

In a forest of Holy Infant Fruit Trees, each several feet high, a group of majestic Taiji Deer—each about three feet tall—roamed leisurely. Their antlers occasionally flickered with the faint aura of a Spirit Fruit, and one such Holy Infant Fruit would silently fall, only to be promptly swallowed by a deer.

These Holy Infant Fruit Trees had been planted by Chen Jiuge. The Holy Infant Fruit, known as an Immortal Fruit in the Heavenly Realm, was merely considered a Fifth Rank fruit in the True Realm and wasn’t particularly rare. However, its unique taste was very popular with these Taiji Deer.

NEIGH!

A fiery red figure burst out from the group of Taiji Deer. It was the Fire Euryale, still chewing on half a Holy Infant Fruit. "Jiuge, what brings you here?" it neighed.

This Fire Euryale had been given to him by Zhu Ying. After staying at the Chen Estate for a few years, it grew restless, so Chen Jiuge had taken it with him. Now, having completed two transformations and possessing Divine Storage Realm Cultivation, it was quite extraordinary.

Stroking its sleek fur, Chen Jiuge felt very satisfied. The third transformation is almost complete. While it won’t elevate it to True Monarch Cultivation, it will certainly enhance its foundation, he mused.

Following Qing Ya’s guidance, Chen Jiuge finally met the star of this transformation.

BLEAT! BLEAT!

The clear bleating of a deer emanated from the Taiji Deer, which was enveloped in black and white Qi. Its distinctly patterned black and white fur began to slowly ripple. Though still half black and half white, it somehow looked different.

Its short deer tail extended slightly, revealing a small Tai Chi Diagram pattern at its very tip. The antlers on its head also became bicolored, black and white, with Tai Chi Diagrams emerging at their tips as well.

Most importantly, its temperament had changed; a rich Yin Yang energy rose steadily from it. This Taiji Deer, originally at the Divine Storage Realm, saw its Cultivation soar continuously. It reached the peak of the True Monarch realm, just one step away from pure Yang. This increase was somewhat unexpected for Chen Jiuge.

Wu Yang, who arrived a moment later, witnessed the complete transformation of the Taiji Deer. His usually gloomy face flushed with a hint of excitement as he exclaimed, "A Yin Yang Deer! It must be a Yin Yang Deer!"