Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Source of the Change
Chapter 485: Source of the Change
Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations
The so-called family banquet was a very unique form of companionship. The relationship between Dao companions was often as calm as water. Other than the occasional dual cultivation, most Dao companions were in seclusion and cultivated. It was rare for them to carry out some mortal form like them.
However, in Wang Yun and Yu Yan’s opinion, this was a very necessary thing. At the very least, they were unwilling to be like other Dao companions who paid more attention to cultivation.
Hence, when Shen Ping suggested restoring the family banquet, they were sincerely happy.
Jing Huilan did not know this, but she did not refute. Although the family banquet every ten days delayed a lot of cultivation, she often took care of the affairs of the True Treasure Pavilion and was not very enthusiastic about cultivation.
As the family banquet resumed, Shen Ping’s anxious heart gradually calmed down. His life also returned to the limited comfort he had in Qingyang City. Every day, he would go to the True Treasure Pavilion to taste tea and help deal with some chores. When he had time, he would also befriend some Divine Transformation and Void Refinement cultivators in Gray Stone City.
He would even hold various banquets and invite many cultivators. This made the City Lord Manor even more lively. There were many guests coming and going. He accompanied his wife and concubines at night.
Time passed bit by bit. Another five years passed.
The resplendent and beautiful aurora descended like willow branches and enveloped the entire City Lord Manor late at night.
Spring light rippled in the room. The blurry figures under the pink veil intertwined, emitting the most primitive sound. Bai Yuying’s delicate face was flushed. As a Nascent Soul cultivator, her fair skin was covered in crystalline sweat. The sweat soaked the fragrance, causing the room to be filled with fragrance.
They took baths every single time, so their skin and blood seemed to be tainted with the smell of spices.
“Husband, an ancient ruin has been discovered in the Demon Valley River 500 kilometers away from Black Fiend Valley. I heard that many cultivators of the various races have rushed over. At that time, a battle will be inevitable. It’s all thanks to you. Otherwise, we would have been one of them.”
To cultivators, fighting for resources was an indispensable life on the path of cultivation. Some would die halfway on this path, while others would take the opportunity to rise and break through to a higher cultivation realm. If not for Shen Ping, Bai Yuying and the others might have died long ago. After all, the risk of competing for resources was extremely high. There were very few cultivators who could successfully kill their way out in the end. Most of them had become nourishment on the blood path.
He listened to Bai Yuying’s mutterings. Shen Ping did not care. No matter how lively and cruel the cultivation world outside was, it did not affect him or the True Treasure Pavilion at all. He pinched the swaying peach. He smiled and said, “The family banquet is in a few days. You have to work hard tonight.
Bai Yuying straightened up and said proudly, “I’ve been cultivating body techniques recently and have made rapid progress. Didn’t you see it just now? When the time comes, 1’11 definitely surpass Qing’er and Mu Jin!” As she spoke, her eyes darted around. “On the other hand, you favor Sister Qiu Ying and Sister Yu Yan. Hmph, you always leave the excess dew for them.”
Some very subtle movements between the beds would be magnified. Shen Ping did not know much about this in the past, but ever since he tried to have a heart-to-heart talk with his wife, concubines, and Dao companions, he knew a lot about this. He also knew that they were not as harmonious as they looked on the surface. They also had their own thoughts.
Bai Yuying, on the other hand, was very scheming. However, this jealousy made him a little happy.
“Why? Is my Ying’er jealous? I’ll compensate you now.” As he spoke, he straightened his back.
Not long after, Bai Yuying was so tired that she couldn’t take it anymore. Even though she was a Nascent Soul cultivator, she was so tired that she fell asleep.
He looked at the smile on her lips. Shen Ping kissed her forehead and left the room to come to the talisman room.
Although he had slacked off a lot in his cultivation in the past five years, most of his energy was still focused on comprehending the beast form of the Beast Scripture. They were both in the beast form, but the true Beast Scripture was completely different from the intensive study of the Talisman Beast Scripture. Before he comprehended a true strange beast concept in the past, he could not even see it. Now, with the help of the Life Divine Talisman, his progress in the true beast form was extremely fast.
He calmed his mind. After his spirit platform was emptied, he raised the talisman brush and began to focus on sketching the beast form. When he was making the outline, he had completely forgotten the 12 basic special spirit runes in the past. He had also forgotten many techniques of talismans, leaving only the majestic strange beast.
A single horn.
Hooves and claws.
The tail of the whip.
Finally, there were the relatively simple scale patterns. It was difficult at first, but easy later. It was almost done in one go.
When he came back to his senses, it was already noon on the third day. He looked at the perfect beast pattern on the talisman table. A brilliant smile bloomed on Shen Ping’s face. Ever since he had comprehended a trace of the true strange beast concept, he had continuously studied and comprehended it. However, even if he had completely comprehended the entire beast form, it was difficult to create such a beast pattern. The reason was that his heart was not calm.
There were too many distracting thoughts. As a result, it was very easy to destroy the naturalness of the strange beast diagram when making the outline. In the past, the Strange Beast Talisman Diagram was mostly completed on the basis of the Talisman Beast Diagram. Although it was very powerful, it was not a true Beast Form Diagram.
But at this moment, the Beast Form Diagram was finally successfully produced.
Psst.
Suddenly, the lifelike beast-shaped outline on the talisman paper floated out. Although it did not have the support of the beast skin, blood, and bones, the most powerful and mysterious power in the world emitted from the inside, causing the space in the talisman room to tremble and distort.
The blood in Shen Ping’s body boiled and resonated. However, this phenomenon only lasted for two breaths before the beast-shaped outline returned to the talisman paper. Such a magical and mysterious scene really surprised him.
At least since he started cultivating the Dao of Talismans, he had never seen or heard of a situation where a spirit rune outlined by a talisman could form something similar to an artifact spirit. On the other hand, some immortal seals could extract the immortal patterns on the talisman and condense them on an immortal artifact or body.
“This is the true beast-form talisman diagram!” He could not help but sigh. Ever since he comprehended the Talisman Beast Scripture, he had finally grasped the essence of this beast form. Although he did not know its power, if he used it through a Talisman Dao Mystique, it would definitely be shocking. “My strongest technique is still the Talisman Dao Mystique. However, I have to speed up the in-depth study of Puppet Scripture!
He walked out of the talisman room. As Shen Ping strolled and relaxed, his thoughts were flying.
The third Life Divine Talisman allowed him to understand the true meaning of the Beast Scripture. It was to break through the mentality of technique research. This was only the foundation. If he wanted to comprehend the true concept of strange beasts more deeply, he needed the help of other techniques. This was also a unique way for humans to comprehend.
The Devil Clan, the Spirit Clan, the Demon Clan, the Winged Clan, and the others could only rely on increasing the purity of their strange beast bloodline to speed up their comprehension of the concept and might of the strange beast. However, bloodlines would eventually have limits and shackles. Venerable Sovereign Fu Huo had long understood this point. That was why he had created the Beast Scripture from the Immortal Dao Hundred Arts. It was to allow humans with thin bloodlines to comprehend the concept of strange beasts more conveniently and quickly.
Buzz.
At this moment, the dazzling crystal shook slightly. Lian Xuejin’s voice sounded, “Disciple, Immortal Venerable Qi has come out of the top floor of the Heavenly Palace. He brought good news and bad news.” Shen Ping’s expression changed slightly and he immediately listened attentively. The gentle voice continued, “The good news is that the second ranking of the Heavenly Palace and the underground palace has opened. Back then, after the first ranking, the Myriad Spirit Ranking, appeared, it directly caused our human race to decline rapidly. It was the same for many races, completely changing the situation of the various races of the Immortal Dao. Now that the second ranking has opened, it’s both an opportunity and a disaster for many races.”
“Master, I wonder what this ranking is?” Shen Ping hurriedly asked.
Lian Xuejin quickly replied, “This ranking is the Beast Spirit Ranking. As long as one is a Beast Spirit genius who has entered the Strange Beast Gate, they can compete for the ranking. The deeper one’s comprehension of the concept and might of the strange beast, the higher the ranking.” Shen Ping immediately understood. “I see. No wonder the various races have been intensifying their efforts to nurture the Beast Spirit geniuses in their races these days. Master, if I’m not wrong, this is bad news.” Lian Xuejin nodded and sighed. “That’s right. Currently, you’re the only Beast Spirit genius in our Human Race. Furthermore, compared to those prodigies and first- and second-grade Beast Spirit geniuses, your comprehension in the aspect of strange beasts is far behind. It’s very difficult for you to fight for the rankings.
“The good news is that the ranking this time is a little similar to the Trial Pagoda of the True Treasure Pavilion. No matter what cultivation realm a Beast Spirit genius is at, they will have the same magic power and realm when competing for the ranking. Therefore, the only thing you have to consider on the ranking is your comprehension of the concept and might of strange beasts. This is beneficial to you.”
Shen Ping’s eyes lit up. If it was similar to the Trial Tower, then he would have a huge advantage. Hence, he asked again, “Master, I wonder if we can use rune arrays in this competition?”
Lian Xuejin pondered for a moment, “I don’t know the exact rules, and Immortal Venerable Qi didn’t say it explicitly, but I think it’s possible. After all, your talisman formation is a fusion and use of the power of the strange beast intent.
“Regardless of whether you can or not, Disciple, you must try your best to be on the rankings. Although I don’t know the exact function of the rankings, the rankings in the Strange Beast Gate are definitely not simple. Just the rules of the Myriad Spirit Ranking for the race have benefited the Spirit Race, Devil Clan, and other races endlessly. And it’s said that this Beast Spirit Ranking is related to the secret of longevity. It must be even more extraordinary.
“NOW, all the races are studying the Strange Beast Gate, and we humans are no exception. Although it has all kinds of wonders, from the rules of its operation and other aspects, it’s very likely to be nurturing Beast Spirit geniuses. Therefore, disciple, you can’t miss such an opportunity.
Shen Ping’s heart skipped a beat. It turned out that the various races had long determined the goal of the Strange Beast Gate, ‘Yes, Master. When will this Beast Spirit Ranking appear?”
“Ten years at most. Moreover, from a certain perspective, the appearance of Beast Spirit Treasures can divert the attention of the upper echelons of the Immortal Dao of the various races and make them focus more on nurturing Beast Spirit geniuses. It can also be considered good news..”