Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2461 - 223: Reforging

"Once a divine beast hits the Eighth Tier, breaking through grows incredibly tough, particularly when shifting from the late Eighth Tier to the Ninth Tier. This challenge surpasses even the jump from Class I to the Eighth Tier, since even if a cultivator aids the beast in unlocking all the bloodline rules fully, a boundary still exists."

"And that boundary sits right at the late-stage Eighth Tier."

The Chaos Origin Substance churned wildly behind them as Heavenly Monarch Chao and Wang Ba sped through it, conversing quietly:

"Except for those rare divine beasts with exceptional bloodlines, others must transcend not just by using their bloodline rules but by shattering the chains of those rules to advance."

"Yet how arduous is that feat? The bloodline rules form the core of a divine beast’s power. Escaping their grip is akin to ripping out one’s own skeleton and forging a mightier one... That’s precisely why, despite the Canlong Realm enduring for ages, only a handful of divine beasts have truly ascended to the Ninth Tier—a key factor spurring the rise of the Beast’s Wild Path."

Hearing these words, Wang Ba nodded while furrowing his brow slightly, then remarked:

"Does that imply almost no divine beasts in the Realm Sea manage to surpass this barrier? That they hold no chance of advancing without outside help?"

Heavenly Monarch Chao shook his head subtly:

"By ordinary reasoning, no divine beast can attain the Ninth Tier independently. Still, the Realm Sea always offers a faint path to persist. A lucky few divine beasts do manage to push to the Ninth Tier by themselves, but most get trapped at the late Eighth Tier, bereft of any further progress. Because of this, even mighty divine beasts can’t claim key roles in the Realm Sea. Instead, they’ve ended up as elements in a cultivator’s Hundred Arts, pursued and domesticated by them."

He paused for a moment before adding:

"That said, rumors speak of a Domain founded by divine beasts near the edge of the Third Realm Sea and Second Realm Sea, known as Jicang Abyss. There, divine beasts hold the highest esteem, diverging from cultivator customs, and a Ninth-Tier divine beast dwells among them. But close to Jicang Abyss, the Second Realm Sea’s influence warps the rules, defying usual standards. If you journey through the Realm Sea later, steer clear of Jicang Abyss to dodge unforeseen disasters."

Wang Ba gave a contemplative nod to this advice.

Then Heavenly Monarch Chao grinned and explained:

"But if you perfect the Beast’s Wild Path, commanding numerous divine beasts simultaneously, they can draw precious insights from the brief merging of their bloodlines. Such insights prove immensely helpful, offering a shot at overcoming bloodline barriers. This is the reason demonic beasts yield to me willingly—they sense deep down that it brings endless gains without downsides. Regrettably, these demonic beasts possess no Spiritual Wisdom, so despite the chances, they fail to seize the bloodline rules, letting the potential slip away unused."

This revelation stirred a twinge of pity in Wang Ba.

For divine beasts to join the Beast’s Wild Path formation, the key requirement is their absence of Spiritual Wisdom, ensuring harmony for smoother control during cultivation.

Take Fu and his ilk—fusing five divine beasts works because his Mental Strength suffices to manage them. But imagine tens of thousands of divine beasts, each endowed with Spiritual Wisdom, assembled; it would prove impossible to handle. Ironically, without that Spiritual Wisdom, demonic beasts overlook the advantages of bloodline blending, so these precious moments pass in futility, barring any path to the Ninth Tier.

All at once, an inspiration struck Wang Ba:

"What if one takes the lead role, supported by the other demonic beasts, letting it absorb the full essence of fellow divine beasts’ bloodline rules? That could open a possibility."

The Beast’s Wild Path demands demonic beasts sans Spiritual Wisdom. However, the central divine beast might retain its Spiritual Wisdom, enabling focused nurturing that could lead to a breakthrough for this prized one. Naturally, success isn’t assured in forging a Ninth-Tier divine beast, hinging on its innate talent, intellect, and fortunes.

He figured the Canlong Realm’s forebears weren’t short on cunning, yet even they produced only rare Ninth-Tier divine beasts, underscoring the grueling nature of the endeavor.

Midway through their discussion, the pair neared the Cloud Sky Realm.

Gazing at the pristine white Domain before them, Wang Ba asked with a puzzled tone:

"Master Chao, shouldn’t we be restoring the Canlong Realm? Why head to the Cloud Sky Realm beforehand?"

Heavenly Monarch Chao chuckled and answered:

"The secret to restoring the Canlong Realm hides inside the Cloud Sky Realm."

Just then, True Man Gai’s voice rang out from within:

"Come on in, both of you. I’ve awaited your arrival eagerly."

A rift promptly appeared on the Realm Membrane’s surface.

Sharing a quick look, the two darted inside without delay.

Upon entry, True Man Gai greeted them, and after brief courtesies, they touched on Buddha Tianyin’s demise, drawing a gentle sigh from True Man Gai.

Yet they didn’t dwell on emotions long, shifting promptly to the core matter:

"As per your earlier guidance, Taoist Friend Chao, I’ve acted without delay; come with me now."

True Man Gai then guided Heavenly Monarch Chao and Wang Ba further into the realm. Soon enough, Wang Ba spotted a colossal tree erupting from the earth, thrusting toward the Sky Dome.

The tree’s form struck him as strange, resembling slim threads at its tips while its core bulked like a vast continent, teeming with vibrant greenery. Its exact rank eluded judgment, but it clearly ranked high.