Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1894: 491: Punishment Beast, Qian Zhuyan Awakens!

"Spiritual pets, huh."

Cubs of spiritual pets drawn from the basic lottery no longer stir much excitement in Lu Changsheng.

Yet, the spiritual pets pulled from the higher lottery, in Lu Changsheng's view, remain truly impressive.

Be it the Mount Sumeru Tree King, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, or the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, each one provides him with substantial benefits and strong support.

[Spiritual Pet: Soul-calling Beast]

[Level: Low-level True Spirit]

[Description: Primary Level Punishment Beast, Third Rank Late Stage strength, neither demon, nor magic, nor ghost, possesses punishment power, can capture souls and eat ghosts, restrains various ghosts and corpse demons; can also evolve itself through soul absorption, eating ghosts, essence, and corpse ghost evil energy]

"Punishment power? It restrains all sorts of ghost demons and corpse ghosts?"

Lu Changsheng eyed the details right in front of him, his eyebrow arching just a bit.

The White Snake Bloodline Effect from his Chaos Body, along with the Exorcism Golden Thunder, already counters Demon Path influences to some degree.

Now, yet another spiritual pet arrives that seizes souls, devours ghosts, and holds back ghosts along with shattered corpses.

"Am I fated to become the ultimate foe of the Demon Path down the line?"

Lu Changsheng pondered silently, his mind drifting to the Heavenly Corpse Sect and Yiming Ghost Sect among the Three Great Demon Sects of the Jin Kingdom.

One of these sects focuses on refining corpses, while the other specializes in nurturing ghosts.

"It's a shame this arrived a touch too late; back in my younger days, with this Soul-calling Beast at my side, I wouldn't have dreaded the Heavenly Corpse Sect or the Yiming Ghost Sect."

During his early years, Lu Changsheng found it tough to face Nascent Soul foes from those sects, but a Third Rank Spirit Beast that counters them would have offered tremendous aid.

These days, though, his own power has surged dramatically, so he no longer requires the Soul-calling Beast's assistance against such threats.

"Even so, it's far from useless—after all, it boasts Third Rank Late Stage battle prowess."

While Lu Changsheng himself wields Nascent Soul-level might and can slay a Nascent Soul cultivator at full force.

Still, adding a Third Rank Late Stage fighter to his arsenal marks a major boost.

With a mere shift in his mind, Lu Changsheng summoned the Soul-calling Beast out of the System Space right before him.

In that instant, a tiny creature just a few inches in length emerged, covered in golden fur, sporting an oversized nose, and featuring dark, vibrant eyes—much like a miniature macaque.

"So this is the Soul-calling Beast?"

Under typical conditions, Third Rank Demon Kings tend to possess massive forms.

Usually, a demon beast's power can be gauged by its sheer size.

But this Soul-calling Beast, a Third Rank Late Stage Demon King, measures only a few inches, appearing endearingly cute, almost like a decorative pet.

Nevertheless, drawing from the thorough details etched in his thoughts, Lu Changsheng understood that this Soul-calling Beast could shift into a battle mode.

It might change into a ferocious, ominous Punishment Beast, unleashing its might against demons and serving as a genuine scourge to all things wicked!

Furthermore, while in this form, the Soul-calling Beast could unleash sacred abilities to punish and discern the sins of others!

In the world of Cultivation, extracting confessions proves quite the ordeal.

After all, accomplished cultivators often harbor unyielding Dao Hearts.

Forcing them to talk via torture demands exceptional effort.

As for the Soul Searching Technique, it requires one's soul to surpass the target's in strength first.

Moreover, extracting key details is tricky, frequently causing the target's soul to shatter, leading to unconsciousness.

Yet the Soul-calling Beast’s Punishment Divine Ability delivers both bodily and soul-based agony, forcing truths to spill out.

Against higher realms, it can even nullify seals during admissions, yielding remarkable results!

"On top of that, unlike regular demon beasts, the Soul-calling Beast can grow and advance by simply supplying it with sufficient essence, corpse ghosts, and Yin Ming evil energy..."

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes a fraction, lost in contemplation.

Per the system's details on the Soul-calling Beast, it isn't your standard demon beast but a unique entity straddling the lines of demon, magic, and ghost.

Thus, its path to growth and elevation strays from the norm of ordinary demon beasts.

Beasts such as the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng or the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale need ages to absorb and mature, even after consuming heaps of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

The Soul-calling Beast, however, operates differently.

Feed it plenty of essence, Corpse Kings, or Ghost Kings, and it swiftly climbs to peak third rank, shatters into fourth rank, evolving ceaselessly and enhancing its tier.

"What if I raid the Yiming Ghost Sect for a haul of Ming Sha?"

Having been targeted multiple times in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, both Yiming Ghost Sect and Ming Sha True Monarch now top Lu Changsheng’s list of foes to eradicate.

Once he gathers enough might, he'll charge straight into Yiming Ghost Sect's stronghold.

Gazing at the Soul-calling Beast now, Lu Changsheng remembered the Yin Soldier Ghost Kings spawned by Yiming Ghost Sect's Mountain Protection Array, plus Ming Sha True Monarch’s Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool.

Should all that fuel the Soul-calling Beast, it could leap directly to fourth rank.

"No, with things as they stand, it's wiser not to draw extra eyes."

All the same, given the massive uproar in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm that drew gazes from countless powers, Lu Changsheng shelved the idea, opting to lay low for the moment.

"Let's head out."

Lu Changsheng cast a look at the adorable Soul-calling Beast cradled in his palm, gave it a quick once-over, then set off toward the Great Dream Marsh.

...

Half a month passed before Lu Changsheng made his way back to Great Dream Immortal City.

"Husband."

Hong Lian spotted Lu Changsheng and immediately inquired with worry about Ling Zixiao’s Core Formation progress.

Afterward, she shared updates on the Immortal City's affairs over the last half-year, passing him the Storage Bag from the Heavenly Sword Sect in exchange for the Shadow Sect’s cultivators.

Lu Changsheng accepted the Storage Bag and gave it a swift look, commenting, "The Heavenly Sword Sect is indeed quite generous."

"As this marks the initial partnership between our houses, the Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn't hold back; earlier, the Spirit Taming Sect delivered a Beast Heart Pill, likely with Heavenly Sword Sect's nod, as a deliberate gesture of friendship."

Hong Lian, dressed in a straightforward yet graceful crimson robe, her features flawlessly refined, replied with a gentle smile.

"Oh?"

Though it falls short of the Three Elements Beast Heart Pill's potency, the Beast Heart Pill nonetheless supports a Demon King’s advancement, helping to steady the mind, spirit, and essence.

"If they're eager to extend goodwill and kick off trade, we can reciprocate with some openness in upcoming deals."

Lu Changsheng noted with a grin.

The Heavenly and Earthly Treasures he'd seized earlier in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm were all spoils of battle, so he planned a slow conversion through trades to acquire vital resources.