Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2258: 153: Ten Thousand Beasts Unbridled (Part 3)

“Using the heart of a single man to substitute for the hearts of ten thousand beasts.”

“You have observed it yourself; this domain is teeming with Demonic Beasts, while Spirit Beasts are a rare sight. This is because Spirit Beasts possess clever minds and independent thoughts, making them far more difficult for a single person to govern. In contrast, the simple-minded nature of Demonic Beasts makes them easier to command.”

“Furthermore, the essence of The Way of Beast Tamer is rooted in the bloodline. To consolidate the strength of myriad Demonic Beasts into a single entity, two things are required: first, a ‘Demonic Beast True Form’ capable of bearing every lineage, and second, a method to integrate all these bloodlines into that True Form.”

“Every additional species of Demonic Beast necessitates the study of a new bloodline. Even within the same species, excessive numbers can lead to the formation of a collective Spiritual Wisdom. Generally, keeping the group to no more than ten is ideal. Achieving a state where one can give free rein over all beasts places extreme demands on The Way of Beast Tamer and is incredibly exhausting.”

As he listened to the elder in white, Wang Ba felt a cold shiver in his heart, immediately realizing the immense difficulty of the task.

The intricacy of a Spirit Beast’s bloodline is no less daunting than any path within the Realm Sea.

A single type of Spirit Beast bloodline could occupy the entire life of a Beast Control cultivator; thus, attempting to master nearly a thousand species to achieve total control over all beasts seemed nearly impossible.

The most grueling challenge remained the fusion of these bloodlines.

While merging different birds might be feasible, how could one possibly fuse a bird with an insect?

Success in such an endeavor would be equivalent to the divine act of creating life...

There was another problem: he currently possessed no Eighth Tier Spirit Beast.

In truth, although the Spirit Beasts in his possession included many divine beasts, they were almost exclusively of the Class VI and Seventh Tier ranks.

Even if the technique of free rein over all beasts was executed perfectly, the assistance they could offer would be negligible.

Fu Gui was the sole exception. Acquired from the Sea Market, he had ascended to the Tribulation-Transcending Realm by consuming the rules of countless Immortal Pills. However, as a being manifested from rules, he did not truly qualify as a Spirit Beast.

“The Hundred Herbs Realm is abundant in Spirit Plants that facilitate the breakthroughs of Demonic Beasts. I had planned to trade for spirit materials there, but I was caught in an ambush by the Northern Great Bodhisattva and his followers… You are free to use them if you have the need.”

Seeing through Wang Ba’s dilemma, the white-robed elder laughed. With a flick of his wrist, he threw a Storage Dao Treasure to Wang Ba. After a brief pause, he pulled a golden book from his sleeve and set it before the younger man.

Upon catching it, Wang Ba swept his Spiritual Sense through the Storage Dao Treasure and looked up, visibly shaken.

“Senior, this gift is far too precious…”

The container held a significant hoard of Seventh Tier and even Eighth Tier spirit materials.

The elder in white offered a serene smile.

“These are merely external possessions and what you have earned.”

“This…”

Wang Ba wavered. Considering his upcoming trek to the Cloud Sky Realm, he knew that an extra layer of protection would be invaluable. Finally, he gave a grave nod.

“I shall never forget the generosity you have shown me, Senior.”

The elder merely smiled thinly.

“Little Friend, do not trouble yourself; you owe me nothing. In fact, it is quite the opposite…”

He seemed to catch himself on a memory and fell silent. Instead, he gestured toward the golden book in Wang Ba’s grip, speaking with great earnestness.

“This volume represents the peak of The Way of Beast Tamer developed over millennia in the Canlong Realm. It is rarely shown to anyone besides the Realm Master. It will assist you in deciphering the bloodlines of Spirit Beasts… As the Master of Little Cang World, you are forbidden from entering our Canlong Realm, but by studying this text, you are effectively half a member of our world. I only hope you recall this favor in the days to come.”

Hearing this, Wang Ba did not dare be disrespectful. He stood solemnly and bowed deeply to the elder.

“I, Wang Ba, swear that if the Canlong Realm does not abandon me, I shall never abandon the Canlong Realm.”

“Excellent!”

The elder in white stroked his beard, beaming with satisfaction.

“Time is of the essence. Begin your reading. If any questions arise, I shall provide the answers.”

Wang Ba nodded and, without wasting a second, opened the golden book to immerse himself in study.

His foundation in The Way of Beast Tamer was already profound. Despite finding many fresh perspectives within the text, he grasped the concepts with remarkable speed.

Whenever he encountered a hurdle, the elder in white provided patient guidance.

Consequently, his mastery over The Way of Beast Tamer surged forward at an incredible pace.

A strategy for rapidly breeding and advancing his Spirit Beasts began to take shape within his mind.

However, the variety of Spirit Beasts he personally raised was limited; at most, he could only utilize about twenty species for the technique.

Furthermore, divine beasts such as the Four Spirits were one-of-a-kind specimens.

The elder remained quiet regarding this specific hurdle, simply mentioning he had a solution.

While mentoring Wang Ba in the complexities of beast control, the elder also corrected his flaws regarding rules and the Dao Domain. As a Mahayana Cultivator, his every word carried deep wisdom.

Wang Ba had mostly been self-taught. Although he had learned much during his time with Taoist Man, that brief partnership could not compare to the tutelage of Master Chao.

With one teaching and the other absorbing, they honed their craft, using the local Demonic Beasts as subjects to test their theories. The elder frequently praised Wang Ba’s innate talent for Beast Control. In his enthusiasm, he eventually began sharing the entirety of his life’s knowledge.

Time passed in a blur.

When Wang Ba finally emerged from his focused state, he was shocked to calculate that several centuries had already slipped away!

“This is bad! We have missed our window!”

Wang Ba leaped to his feet, overcome with anxiety.

The elder in white remained seated calmly on his futon, smiling gently.

“Be at peace. Sharpening the blade does not hinder the woodcutter. By mastering these skills, you gain true power.”

“Is it really alright?”

Wang Ba was confused by the elder’s lack of urgency, yet he soon found himself pulled back into the intoxicating depths of The Way of Beast Tamer. He became so absorbed that he grew indifferent to the outside world, even forgetting the looming shadow of the Supreme True Buddha.

Then, one day, the elder’s voice broke through his concentration.

“Little Friend Wang, Little Friend Wang…”

Wang Ba snapped back to reality.

He saw the elder looking at him with a pleased expression.

“I have passed on everything I know. Are you ready, Little Friend?”

“Ready? Master Chao, what am I preparing for?”

Wang Ba was momentarily dazed.

The elder in white gave a boisterous laugh.

“To put your knowledge to the test, of course!”

With a sweeping motion of his sleeve, the environment shifted violently.

Countless bizarrely shaped Demonic Beasts now crowded the landscape.

The elder’s voice echoed in Wang Ba’s ears.

“Little Friend, once you have successfully merged the bloodlines of these thousand Demonic Beasts, you will have truly mastered the Beast Tamer arts of our Canlong Realm. Do not rush to depart; stay here and cultivate in peace… Others will see to the affairs of the outside world.”

“Haha, I am leaving now!”

“Senior! Wait, Senior!”

Startled, Wang Ba tried to lung forward, but his hand grasped only thin air.

He was then horrified to discover, upon checking his inner self, that the Daobao within his Primordial Spirit and every Spirit Beast tucked in his sleeve had vanished without a trace!