Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 834 - 421: A Million Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators and Three Hundred Tier Four Spirit Beasts (Part 2)

Xiao Huo was struck by profound amazement.

He clearly recalled that Tier Four Spirit Beasts were a rare sight when he first departed from the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm. Now, however, they were so common that they were casually stationed as sentries at the gates.

The sheer scale of such extravagance was staggering.

Had he not witnessed this scene personally, he would have dismissed such a claim as an utter fabrication.

"In the five years you were gone, the number of Tier Four Spirit Beasts has indeed surged," a disciple remarked.

"Word is that the Lord Sect Master took it upon himself to venture into the Black Dragon Sea Region, where he captured a vast number of Tier Four Demon Cultivators."

"Following a period of 'guidance' from the Lord Sect Master, every single one of those Demon Cultivators was broken and tamed, becoming the Sect’s own Spirit Beasts."

"As it stands, the tally of Tier Four Spirit Beasts has already reached three hundred."

The disciple let out a long sigh of admiration.

What?!

Xiao Huo stood there, completely paralyzed by the news. Waves of disbelief crashed through his mind as he struggled to process the information.

Three hundred Tier Four Spirit Beasts were the strategic equivalent of three hundred Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Without lifting a finger, the Primordial Talisman Sect had suddenly acquired a massive legion of elite powerhouses.

Even the most dominant Tier Four races inhabiting the Western Continent could not boast such a concentration of Nascent Soul level entities.

Yet, here stood the Primordial Talisman Sect, commanding three hundred of them.

And this appeared to be only the beginning.

He couldn't even fathom how many Spirit Beasts the Sect would eventually possess if this expansion continued at such a pace.

The situation was beyond exaggerated; it was bone-chillingly impressive.

"Because the population of Tier Four Spirit Beasts grew so large, they began consuming an immense quantity of Spiritual Objects every day," the disciple continued.

"To manage this, the Lord Sect Master assigned them to various functional roles throughout the Sect."

"Those Spirit Beasts with a talent for Artifact Refining are tasked with helping us forge Magical Artifacts."

"The ones skilled in Alchemy assist in the production of pills."

"As for the ones who possess no skills other than combat, they are simply relegated to guarding the various Gates of Space."

The Primordial Talisman Sect disciple spoke with an air of familiarity.

The members of the Sect had already grown accustomed to these developments.

Initially, they had been just as shocked—after all, these were beings on par with Nascent Soul Cultivators.

However, as time passed, the shock faded into a new reality.

Regardless of their status as Nascent Soul level beings, they were still living creatures who needed to work to earn their keep.

In other regions, they might have lived as lords of their domains, but within the Primordial Talisman Sect, they were expected to contribute.

"The Tier Four Spirit Beasts are just the tip of the iceberg; there are far more Tier Three Spirit Beasts," another added.

"Exactly. The population of Tier Three Spirit Beasts has already climbed into the thousands."

"It’s a bit humbling. We disciples are mostly still at the Qi Cultivation Stage, yet these Spirit Beasts are already so much stronger than us."

"It makes sense when you think about it. We’ve only been at this for a short while, whereas these Spirit Beasts have been practicing Cultivation for centuries, or even over a millennium. It's only natural they have the upper hand."

"True, but we have the advantage of numbers. If we continue our Cultivation for a few hundred years, our ranks won't be any thinner than theirs."

"Having such a large population is a massive benefit. If we can break through to Foundation Establishment or even reach the Golden Core stage, we might get the chance to form a contract with a Tier Three Spirit Beast. Our individual combat strength would reach incredible heights then."

A group of disciples engaged in a spirited discussion.

By now, they had fully integrated into a life shared with a multitude of Spirit Beasts.

In fact, the rapid expansion of the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm, the Wood Dragon Secret Realm, and the Flame Dragon Secret Realm was largely credited to the labor of these beasts.

Without them, the pace of development would have been significantly slower.

"This..."

Xiao Huo found himself at a loss for words.

He had known for a long time that his master was a peerless figure with unmatched expertise in Beast Taming.

He had seen his master effortlessly subjugate the creatures of the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm before.

But he never imagined that even Tier Four Spirit Beasts could be so thoroughly tamed.

Every one of those powerful beings now followed his master’s commands with absolute obedience.

He doubted that even the Divinity Transformation races of the Western Continent possessed such a terrifying capability.

"Tsk, tsk... your master is nothing short of a monster," the Fire Dragon Tripod chimed in, sounding equally stunned.

"Looking at that Flood Dragon's aura, it has already reached the Nascent Soul Perfection stage."

"And yet, your master subdued it with ease and forced it into a contract."

"What's more, it stands guard at the gate without a single hint of resentment."

"Is it possible your master has already ascended to become a Divinity Transformation Cultivator?"

Even in the Ancient Era, the Fire Dragon Tripod had never encountered a Nascent Soul Cultivator of this caliber.

Who else could so easily bring a Tier Four Demon Cultivator to heel?

For a true genius, defeating a foe of the same rank was expected.

However, winning a fight is one thing; taming the loser is another entirely.

Tier Four Demon Cultivators were notoriously prideful; forcing them to submit was generally considered more difficult than achieving immortality itself.

Yet, the Leader of the Primordial Talisman Sect had accomplished this feat three hundred times over.

At this rate, the Fire Dragon Tripod suspected that every Tier Four Demon Cultivator on the Western Continent might eventually end up enslaved by this man.

"I couldn't say. Master’s level of Cultivation is a mystery; no one truly knows the heights he has reached."

"But this is a wonderful thing for us, isn't it?"

"If Master has indeed reached the Divinity Transformation stage, then the stability of our Sect is guaranteed."

"Even if the four major Divinity Transformation races of the Western Continent discover our existence, our Sect will remain as immovable as Mount Tai."

"The threat of being wiped out will vanish entirely."

Xiao Huo allowed a small smile to form.

His master’s power was his own pride; the more formidable his master became, the better it was for everyone.

This was a profound blessing for every cultivator within the Sect's walls.

It meant the foundation of the Sect was ironclad, and no outside force could hope to destabilize them.

The Human Race had finally secured a prosperous life, and he had no desire to see it snatched away.

"That is a fair point," the Fire Dragon Tripod remarked softly.

"Under these circumstances, even if that man isn't a Divinity Transformation Cultivator yet, he must be right on the threshold."

"I can't help but wonder if he is the fabled Child of Destiny."

The artifact was deeply intrigued by Jiang Fan, yet it remained cautious.

It chose to continue its observations from the shadows, fearing what might happen if it were detected.

Silence was the safest path; it had an eternity to watch and learn.

"Senior brother, I assume you're heading back to the Sect’s main peak?"

"There's no need to make the flight yourself anymore."

"Heaven-Reaching Bridges have been established in all the major cities of the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm now."

"By utilizing the power of the Heaven-Reaching Bridge, we can cross tens of thousands of kilometers in an instant."

A nearby disciple noticed Xiao Huo’s intent and offered the advice.

"A Heaven-Reaching Bridge? What exactly is that?"

Xiao Huo blinked in confusion, feeling like a stranger in the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm.

In just a few short years, the world he knew had been replaced by wonders he didn't recognize.

"It’s a unique Spirit Talisman crafted by the Lord Sect Master—the Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman."

"When placed in two separate locations, it creates a bridge through the void that spans tens of thousands of kilometers."

"By harnessing its power, we can traverse that massive distance in mere minutes."

"The best part is that it requires very few Spirit Stones to operate."

"It has become the primary mode of travel throughout the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm."

The disciple explained, gesturing toward a specific point in the distance.

A Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman?!

Xiao Huo adjusted his focus and spotted a massive rift in the void. Within it sat a colossal bridge, teeming with cultivators coming and going from destinations unknown.

He had never seen anything like it.

"Senior brother, the arrival of the Heaven-Reaching Bridge has revolutionized our travel times."

"It really has. Even with Spiritual Cranes or other mounts, a journey of tens of thousands of kilometers used to take weeks."

"But now, we cross that same distance in minutes. Every major city in this Secret Realm is now linked by these bridges."

"The Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm feels small now. Any place in this world is as accessible as a neighboring village thanks to the Heaven-Reaching Bridge."

"Of course, for short trips under a few hundred kilometers, we still fly or use Spiritual Cranes. The Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talismans are costly to produce and are reserved for city-to-city travel, but that’s more than enough."

"If the Gate of Space allows us to hop between continents, the Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman lets us hop between cities. The Lord Sect Master’s abilities are truly divine."

The disciples continued their chatter, clearly feeling the impact of the Sect's rapid evolution.

The development of their civilization was accelerating with every passing day.