My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1082: Unifying the Beast Taming Sect

Xu Ke clutched the Beast Taming Wheel firmly in his grasp, refusing to let his vigilance slip even slightly.

After quite some time, the agitated horde of demonic beasts at last settled down. This wasn't because of Xu Ke's own actions, but rather the arrival of Emperor Sanmo.

Curiously enough, back at the Sacred Beast Assembly on Nanming Mountain, whenever Emperor Sanmo's name came up, these demonic beasts would mock him without hesitation, branding him a betrayer of the demon race and insisting he deserved death at every creature's hands. Yet now, with Emperor Sanmo actually present, the beasts gathered here fell utterly quiet, like insects in the cold of winter, none bold enough to utter a sound.

Xu Ke harbored a question in his mind: "Lord Black Bird, why do I sense that to these fellows, Grandpa San appears even more fearsome than Emperor Yi?"

Li Fan grinned: "Emperor Yi, ruling as the sovereign of demonic beasts, has to look after the whole demon beast race and dispense justice evenly. Normally, if you don't stir him up, you're safe. But this Emperor Sanmo we've got here has boldly turned his back on the demonic beasts and aligned with humans."

"A betrayer of the demon race, but not just thriving, he's even aided human cultivators in founding the Beast Taming Sect..."

"Imagine how many demonic beasts Emperor Yi has slain in all these years, compared to the number Emperor Sanmo has taken down?"

Xu Ke sank right into thought. Then, as he eyed the white-haired elder who looked so gentle and amiable, a chill ran through him uncontrollably.

With Emperor Sanmo himself intervening to keep them in check, these demonic beasts naturally put on a show of compliance. Still, Emperor Sanmo didn't push them too hard, avoiding any demand that they all swear loyalty to the Beast Taming Sect and endure bondage under human cultivators. Instead, he simply allocated a sizable stretch of land inside the Beast Taming Sect's domain for them to stay in for now. It felt a bit tight, but at least they could get by.

After hearing Xu Ke detail the complete chain of events, Emperor Sanmo inquired: "What prompted you to speak those words to Emperor Yi?"

Xu Ke came ready and answered steadily: "Senior Emperor Yi mentioned that a massive disaster looms over the Xuanhuang Realm, leading him to intend breaking the realm apart and fleeing. Yet while he might get away, the rest of us can't. To confront this disaster, uniting every potential ally is essential. Bringing the strength of this demonic beast horde into our fold would, at minimum, boost the Beast Taming Sect's odds of enduring the catastrophe immensely."

Emperor Sanmo grew quiet. Such ideas didn't strike him as typical for a kid. However, having endured through endless ages, Emperor Sanmo knew better than to gauge someone's insight just from their age.

After pausing briefly, he remarked coolly: "You caused this mess, so it's all on you to deal with it. Should any of these creatures cause chaos or break the sect's regulations later on, you'll answer for it."

At those words, Emperor Sanmo flung a disk his way. It resembled the item Emperor Yi had passed to Xu Ke, except the etched demonic beast designs on this one were far richer and more lifelike.

"This is..."

"The sect's ultimate artifact, the Beast Taming Wheel?" Xu Ke swiftly identified the item Emperor Sanmo had given him and automatically squeezed it hard.

Before any further words escaped him, Emperor Sanmo's form had already disappeared.

"He just handed me this treasure like that?" Xu Ke stared in confusion, overwhelmed by a profound feeling of disbelief.

Li Fan, on the other hand, quietly weighed the two distinct Beast Taming Wheels against each other. The version from Emperor Yi bore carvings of solely the kinds that trailed Xu Ke on the journey, yet its dominance over demonic beasts proved fiercer. Even the mightiest of them, the Red Nine-Headed on par with a human Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereign, hung on the edge of life depending on the Beast Taming Wheel's wielder's fancy. This stemmed from the fact that every demonic beast in the Xuanhuang Realm traced back to Emperor Yi's own split-off forms.

Regarding Emperor Sanmo's Beast Taming Wheel, it appeared to cover every demonic beast across the world aside from the Emperor Beasts. That said, its grip on demonic beasts came across as milder. In the end, a wise guide or seer can merely suggest precise guidance, without forcing the direction one takes.

"I wonder whether the recollections of skills and divine powers from this Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable's trial illusion will fade once we leave."

"Should I manage to take in and adapt the methods from these pair of Beast Taming Wheels, maybe the empire could genuinely breed back ancient demon beasts."

Within the empire's minor realm, a theory like this had long circulated. Exotic beasts developed from demon beasts, and every demon beast worldwide descends from a shared origin. Therefore, each exotic beast carries the full lineage details of demon beasts inside.

The development of that fusion beast mimicking Emperor Yi relied on this very theory. But lacking enough grasp on old demon beast records, precise reversal trials for demon beasts remained out of reach. If not for that, summoning back the age of wild ancient demon beasts wouldn't pose much challenge.

"For now, let's make sure to document them thoroughly."

The data packed into the two Beast Taming Wheels proved overwhelmingly immense. Despite Li Fan's present capabilities, comprehending it all demanded huge effort. Plus, as something not born from the Xuanhuang Realm itself, the Beast Taming Wheel details in this illusion felt a touch lacking next to the authentic version.

Even so, nothing stopped Li Fan from keeping full command over both Beast Taming Wheels whenever he wanted.

Following that, the storyline of the [Upheaval in the Beast Taming Sect] started straying from its usual course. Xu Ke skipped the assignment to head to the Divine Brush Sect in search of the Rift Whale. Rather, his efforts turned to managing the demon beast pack inside the sect.

"Unite all forces that can be united"—that ought to represent the focus of examination in this second stage segment.

As disaster strikes, serving as the Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable demands displaying unity skills way superior to the average. The Xuanhuang Realm brims with tangled factions, each nursing hidden agendas. In the end, though, they all fall under the human race. The clashes and rivalries among them surely pale beside the deep divide between humans and demon beasts.

At the very least, that's the facade required. If the bond between this demon beast crew and the Beast Taming Sect gets managed properly, clearing this trial should follow.

"Don't jump to clamping down with the Beast Taming Wheel at the slightest hitch. Use logic to sway them, win over the beasts..."

"What if the day comes when the Beast Taming Wheel stops working—how would you manage then?"

"Back in the ancient days of the Xuanhuang Realm, the Holy Emperor lacked even the power to truss a fowl. Still, his speech rang true, his dealings with folks heartfelt. Everyone who spoke with him sensed a warm spring wind. High and low, all honored and yielded to him."

As he delved into the Beast Taming Wheel, Li Fan trained to build up his personal might. Concurrently, he advised Xu Ke on directing and leading that demon beast group.

Demon beasts, unlike humans, schemed far less and came off as downright straightforward. Thanks to Grand Preceptor Li's direct mentoring, Xu Ke drew on the Beast Taming Wheel's force merely thrice across those years. Usually, he tackled all sorts of troubles just with talk and deeds.

In time, he slowly won over the confidence of every demon beast.

Ultimately, the Great Calamity of Incompatible Cultivation Technique crashed down. With the whole Beast Taming Sect practicing just a single method, resistance didn't last, and breakdown symptoms emerged quickly.

"Who would've thought it'd be a horror like this, the clashing rule of cultivation technique..."

Xu Ke's expression turned rather somber.