Vol 5 Chapter 17: Heavenly Demon Sacred Son
"Continue...?" Shangguan Ming's lips twitched.
With this situation unfolding, the city entrance examination couldn't possibly proceed.
It wasn't that he feared Lin Jing.
But he was genuinely shocked by Lin Jing's display of power!
Clearly, someone capable of cultivating the 《Beast Taming Art》 and representing Tianming Immortal Palace possessed talent far beyond his expectations.
The path of beast taming had been perfected by the man before him.
During that split-second confrontation, though his body couldn't react in time, his spiritual sense had keenly observed the moment when Lin Jing locked eyes with the void beast.
The creature froze as if encountering some primordial predator!
"That beast tamer's spiritual power has an unbelievable suppressive effect on 'beasts'—like a god among creatures!"
Xianlin City housed not just human cultivators but also shape-shifted demonic cultivators. Their senses were sharper than Shangguan's, and though not directly targeted, they too felt a ripple of overwhelming dread in that instant!
Upon reflection, it made sense—a beast tamer without specialized methods couldn't possibly control powerful demonic beasts.
But this level of suppression was absurd! A single glance had paralyzed the pet of the Heavenly Demon Sect's Sacred Son! This void beast had once assassinated a Cultivation Alliance prodigy right before the Administration Hall leader's eyes and escaped unscathed!
Shangguan Ming felt relieved he was human; at least he wouldn't experience such bestial suppression in combat.
He even suspected the immortal fire carp had subdued its opponent so easily thanks to Lin Jing's tamer abilities tipping the scales.
"What a pity the Beast Taming Physique hasn't evolved alongside my improved 《Beast Taming Art》 to suppress all races," Lin Jing mused, noting Shangguan's expression. Though its range hadn't expanded, the physique's pure beast-suppression had significantly strengthened through his refinements.
A youth draped in violet feathered robes descended into White Jade Tower, lightning crackling around him like a thunder-bathed immortal.
Many cultivators bowed respectfully—this was Yan Yunshuang, leader of the Administration Hall, bearer of the innate Five Thunder Immortal Physique.
Innate immortal physiques differed fundamentally from acquired ones. Yan Yunshuang had been struck by heavenly tribulation at birth, yet instead of harm, he'd toyed with the lightning, emerging at Foundation Establishment perfection.
Five distinct immortal thunders had accompanied his arrival into the world.
In his native cultivation world, Yan Yunshuang was undisputed protagonist material. Even after ascending to Pangu Continent and the Origin Realm teeming with elites, he'd effortlessly risen to stand among the mightiest, assuming leadership of the Cultivation Alliance's Origin Realm Administration Hall.
Yan rarely bothered with new arrivals—unless they proved extraordinary. And Lin Jing's capabilities surpassed "extraordinary."
While the void beast matchup involved an elemental advantage, none could deny Lin Jing surpassed most Administration Hall officers in strength.
"Even with my thunder-speed reflexes, I couldn't have intercepted that void beast mid-Heavenly Demon Crossing. Regardless, Lin Jing reacting to the ambush means his reflexes exceed mine!"
In truth, Lin Jing's reaction stemmed from multiple factors: familiarity with Heavenly Demon Crossing, powerful spiritual sense, and coordinated preparation with his Wood-attribute Pine Leaf Mouse, Dragon Carp, and Death Gu—multiple eyes awaiting the ambush.
"Plans? Refine it into pills. Unless you have alternatives?" Lin Jing stroked his chin.
"That void beast carries imperial bloodline spatial attributes—it'll undoubtedly reach Demon Emperor level at the Seeking the Way realm."
"Such waste to refine it. Hand it to the Administration Hall—we'll purchase it with immortal qi condensed from Origin Sources, ensuring fair compensation," Yan Yunshuang proposed.
"Immortal qi? Acceptable." Lin Jing smiled.
The Origin Realm spawned ordinary Origin Sources every decade, rare ones every century, and supreme ones every millennium. Each source periodically produced immortal qi until exhausted.
Lower realm cultivators unrefined by the Immortal Realm couldn't assimilate Origin Sources to self-generate immortal power, but could temporarily store qi for one-time spellcasting.
This allowed learning specific immortal techniques to enhance strength.
A lower realm cultivator wielding immortal qi rivaled minor immortals. Mo Luo had only reversed his defeat against Gu Youran thanks to immortal qi bestowed by Sheng Kun, enabling an immortal technique.
Lin Jing doubted he could secure an Origin Source soon. Trading with the Cultivation Alliance for research-grade immortal qi made a decent interim solution.
"Junior Brother Shangguan, these two aren't Heavenly Demon Sect spies. Conclude the examination. We'll need portraits of the remaining eight Tianyuan Realm cultivators—the Alliance will assist in locating them," Yan Yunshuang declared.
"Additionally, might Junior Brother consider joining the Administration Hall? Your merits already qualify you. Though Tianyuan Realm isn't yet an Alliance member, I believe accession is imminent!" Any realm producing talents like Lin Jing couldn't be weak.
Moreover, Lin Jing's decisive action against Sheng Kun's pet marked him as formidable. Yan Yunshuang wanted him as an operative.
The Heavenly Demon Sect included many demons—Lin Jing would make an excellent blade against them...
As Yan extended the invitation, he noticed Lin Jing suddenly tense, gazing skyward.
Again, Lin Jing's reaction outpaced his. But when Yan followed his gaze, shock overwhelmed him.
A void vortex yawned open in the heavens, revealing a colossal Heavenly Demon visage peering down.
"Again?" Lin Jing muttered. Every Alliance cultivator monitoring the scene reeled in disbelief at the sight.
"Heavenly Demon Sect's Sacred Son—Sheng Kun!!"
None had imagined the Sacred Son would sense his pet's capture and personally observe Xianlin City! Even during the last Origin Source descent, Sheng Kun hadn't appeared. Yet now, for a mere pet, he manifested!