Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2472 - 226: Nine-Tails_3

"Although there is some divergence from my initial strategy, it is certainly a viable path. However, that is solely due to your profound grasp of various bloodlines, your robust Primordial Spirit, and your formidable Mental Strength, which allowed for such modifications. Another person would likely find such a burden impossible to bear..."

These words were brimming with admiration for Wang Ba.

Wang Ba gave a slight nod but did not venture to claim the merit.

Heavenly Monarch Chao had long envisioned the Eight-tailed Heavenly Fox as the core divine beast and had drafted several intricate fusion blueprints, which Wang Ba had merely refined based on his own insights and faculties.

Without those adjustments, even with the aid of the Silkworm Dragon Staff, navigating such a path within a few short decades would have been an arduous task.

Without a moment of hesitation, Heavenly Monarch Chao released a vast array of Spirit Beasts from a Dao Treasure.

At a glance, even though these creatures were consciously compressing their forms, they nearly overwhelmed the entirety of the Canlong Realm.

Wang Ba surveyed the spectacle with a mixture of surprise and delight:

"Master Chao, from where did you acquire such a multitude of Spirit Beasts?"

Among the assemblage were common Rank ones with latent potential, as well as many Seventh or even Eighth Tier divine beasts. The sheer volume was staggering, leading Wang Ba to suspect that half of the Realm Sea’s spirit beasts had been harvested.

Heavenly Monarch Chao let out a hearty laugh:

"The Canlong Realm possesses remnants of its heritage in the outer reaches, many of which were intentionally left as training resources for our disciples, but I have simply reclaimed them all."

"Furthermore, I made an excursion to the Heavenly Demon Cave to seize some divine beasts while simultaneously causing a bit of irritation for Tianshang."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba was taken aback, then he could not help but smile in acknowledgment:

"Master Chao, that is indeed a brilliant maneuver."

Heavenly Monarch Chao appeared indifferent:

"If agitating Tianshang provides an advantage, then I shall see it done. Securing an ally is far better than us enduring hardship in isolation."

Wang Ba chuckled:

"Yet, if they were to join our ranks, what would they think upon witnessing these divine beasts?"

Heavenly Monarch Chao chimed in with a low laugh:

"That is easily managed; we shall simply claim they were taken from those monks. Even if they recognize them as originating from the Heavenly Demon Cave, they are in no position to protest."

"Moreover, if they do notice, it will be during our counteroffensive against the Supreme True Buddha. At such a critical juncture, surely such trifles will be ignored."

"Besides, the majority of these are merely idle beasts under the protection of the Heavenly Demon Cave; they likely care little for them."

Wang Ba nodded in agreement.

"Let us push aside such minor concerns."

Heavenly Monarch Chao did not dally, addressing Wang Ba directly:

"I have been reflecting throughout my journey regarding some potential insights."

"The fusion of 'Chaos' with this Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is difficult not only because of bloodline compatibility during the execution of Boundless Manifold; the fundamental issue is that 'Chaos' serves as a manifestation of the Realm Sea of Origin, possessing an eternal and unique bloodline. Forcibly merging it with the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is akin to grafting elements from outside the Realm Sea onto the Realm Sea of Origin. This is immensely challenging, and since your knowledge of the Realm Sea of Origin is limited and your current cultivation level has not reached a point where you can perceive it, you have found it difficult to combine the two. This is the crux of the difficulty."

"The Realm Sea of Origin?"

Wang Ba furrowed his brows slightly.

He recalled mention by Xuan Yuanzi that, long ago, when his True Spirit ascended, he accidentally crossed into the Realm Sea of Origin and wandered within until he nearly dissipated, only surviving due to the intervention of the Master of Quiet Cave, who traversed that very realm.

Beyond that single instance, Wang Ba possessed no further information.

"How does this Realm Sea of Origin differ from the Domain Origin?"

Wang Ba pondered for a moment before asking curiously.

Heavenly Monarch Chao provided a vague response:

"The Realm Sea of Origin and the Domain Origin differ significantly; the former resides in the Realm Sea yet transcends it. Within that space, one can behold the entirety of the Realm Sea... The sensations there are impossible to articulate or transmit; only upon attaining that realm can one hope to touch it."

"That level is Mahayana."

Wang Ba’s brow tightened further:

"So, one can only potentially merge the divine beast Chaos with a Ninth-Tier bloodline once they reach the Mahayana stage?"

Heavenly Monarch Chao gave a nod:

"Correct, though other avenues exist. I have yet to Ascend and possess both the time and energy to seek a solution, though doing so alone will be a time-consuming endeavor."

"Additionally, the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is Ninth-Tier, whereas Chaos is capped at the peak of the Eighth Tier. Consequently, the fusion will inevitably dilute the bloodline of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, necessitating the inclusion of other high-grade divine beasts to fortify it."

"All these Spirit Beasts, alongside these Demonic Beasts—beyond the few I am leaving as legacy for the Canlong Realm—are yours to use as materials for your Cultivation."

Heavenly Monarch Chao gestured toward the vast gathering of creatures.

Wang Ba felt a wave of gratitude, despite knowing that this required prioritizing the Canlong Realm’s future.

However, after a brief count of the beasts, he realized that even this massive hoard would not be enough to satisfy his requirements.

He did not hesitate to voice this candidly.

Heavenly Monarch Chao’s brows drew together:

"You mean the spirit materials are insufficient?"

He then sighed with a hint of helplessness:

"The Canlong Realm once held vast reserves, but most were lost or seized during the collapse of the Domain. What I have provided is merely what was left."

"Very well, I shall set aside my pride and request more from True Man Gai in the Cloud Sky Realm."

Wang Ba interrupted him:

"That will not be necessary. I share a favorable bond with the Master of the Quiet Cave; I can source some from him. I have already arranged for Alchemists there, so requesting additional spirit materials should be simple enough."

Hearing this, Heavenly Monarch Chao’s expression softened, and he chuckled:

"That is a fine solution. These Innate Divine Demons sit upon treasures they cannot utilize; what a waste... Are you preparing to depart, then?"

Wang Ba nodded:

"Delay leads only to complications. The sooner these top-tier divine beasts are cultivated, the more secure our position remains."

Heavenly Monarch Chao nodded briefly, yet his expression turned grave as he broached another topic:

"I received word from True Man Gai while returning that the Tianshang Buddha Lord is preparing for Cultivation Ascension."

"Cultivation Ascension?"

Wang Ba was momentarily stunned by the revelation, asking in haste:

"Has the Buddha’s son been decided?"

"He has, though the particulars remain unknown to me."

Heavenly Monarch Chao shook his head and offered a final warning: "I fear that if the Tianshang Buddha Lord intends to Ascend, he may strike against the four Great Realms of Duanhai Cliff beforehand to clear the path of obstacles. Be exceptionally vigilant."

Wang Ba nodded solemnly, acknowledging the gravity of the situation: "I thank you for the warning, Master Chao. Taiyi will see to it."

Still visibly troubled, Heavenly Monarch Chao paused before tossing a token to Wang Ba:

"Should circumstances change, trigger this immediately. I shall arrive posthaste."

Catching the object, Wang Ba allowed his Spiritual Sense to probe it, identifying it as a teleportation artifact, and nodded: "Taiyi understands."

Having nothing more to prepare, he collected Tie Zhu along with the multitude of divine beasts and the vast reserve of Spirit Beasts gifted by Heavenly Monarch Chao. With a final farewell, he departed the Canlong Realm, making his way toward the Quiet Cave.