This Chaos Giant Beast resembled the one the Insect Clan had previously awakened. It usually appeared as a gigantic meteorite, perpetually floating in place. It just so happened that a Disciple, testing his newly acquired Divine Skills, used that meteorite as a target, and tragedy ensued.
This story teaches us not to meddle.
"Senior Brother Chen, I’m here again," a hearty voice announced.
"Jin Bing, aren’t you worried about any accidents occurring on the Star you oversee?" Chen Jiuge asked, opening the courtyard gate with a hint of resignation.
"What’s there to be afraid of? It’s been calm for hundreds of years. Even the Chaos Beasts have been captured and eaten by the Corpse Demon Clan. What accidents could there be?" Jin Bing said carelessly.
He casually picked up the Spiritual Tea from the stone table, took a sip, and scrunched up his face. "Truly bitter."
Chen Jiuge chuckled inwardly. How could the Spiritual Tea personally brewed by Mo Yu not be bitter?
"Tell me, what do you need this time? Don’t tell me it’s just to drink again," Chen Jiuge said, changing the subject.
Jin Bing belonged to the Jin Xiao clan, though their relationship wasn’t close. According to Jin Bing himself, he had been in the Infinite Star Sea since birth and had never once visited the Heavenly Realm.
"My Golden Light Beast has given birth to young. Would you be interested, Senior Brother Chen?" Jin Bing said with a smile.
"Really?" Chen Jiuge asked, somewhat excited.
Like Chen Jiuge, Jin Bing also had his own Star, and the Golden Light Beast was a specialty of his Star.
There were many Spirit Plants in the Star Sea that could only grow in fixed environments, but Star Sea Spiritual Beasts didn’t have this problem; as long as they were provided with the appropriate food, they could adapt to different living environments, though it might take some effort.
"Of course it’s true, but I’m not selling the Golden Light Beast. I’ll only exchange it," Jin Bing quickly added.
"Exchange? What do you want?" Chen Jiuge asked, growing somewhat wary. Though Jin Bing appeared bold and generous, he was actually a very shrewd person.
"I want a Tianyuan Pig, a Dark Night Butterfly, and a Galaxy Star Silkworm." Jin Bing rubbed his fingers together.
"I won’t exchange the Galaxy Star Silkworm, but the other two might be considered," Chen Jiuge said without any hesitation.
After hundreds of years of cultivation, these three Spiritual Beasts had been completely transformed. Especially the Galaxy Star Silkworm; being an insect-type, it grew fast and underwent more metamorphoses.
Just its speed of producing Star Stones was nearly a hundred times faster than the original version.
"Senior Brother Chen, don’t be so ruthless, okay? I can exchange something else with you," Jin Bing insisted through gritted teeth.
"A Falling Star Fruit Tree," Jin Bing said, somewhat pained.
Were it not for the high yearly yield of Star Stones from the Galaxy Star Silkworms, and the fact that their offspring could maintain this production rate, Jin Bing would not have even considered offering his most prized Treasure.
"Are you willing to part with it?" Chen Jiuge asked, somewhat surprised.
The Falling Star Treasure Tree, an extremely rare Star Sea Spirit Plant, would slowly bear fruit after a Cultivator infused it with their mana. By consuming the ripe fruit, the Cultivator would awaken the Star Treasure Body most suited to them.
The key was that the Falling Star Treasure Tree could only accept a Cultivator’s mana infusion up to three times. According to Chen Jiuge’s understanding, Jin Bing’s tree still had two uses left.
"Yes, I’ll exchange the Falling Star Treasure Tree. You know my Treasure Tree still has two uses."
After an intense verbal spar, the two finally reached an agreement.
"Wait, I’ll go back and bring the Falling Star Treasure Tree now," Jin Bing said, somewhat hurriedly departing in his Flying Boat.
So eager to trade. Could Jin Bing be in urgent need of Star Stones? Chen Jiuge speculated.
A day later, Jin Bing returned with his subordinates to Butterfly Star.
Watching the scene of a large number of Tianyuan Pigs being herded onto the Flying Boat, Chen Jiuge suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of amusement.
"Senior Brother Chen, I’ll take my leave now. I’ve already told you how to use the Falling Star Treasure Tree; just be careful."
Chen Jiuge couldn’t wait to bring the Falling Star Treasure Tree to the central area of Meteor Butterfly Sword. Nearby, pale Star Flowers he had previously brought back were growing. Many Dark Night Butterfly nests were also here, making it the place with the richest Star Power on Butterfly Star.
Carefully planting it, Chen Jiuge placed his hand on its rough trunk, and mana from within his body began to continuously flow into it.
Stimulated by the mana, the Falling Star Treasure Tree started to slowly spread its canopy, and at its very top, a white, plump fruit began to form. Only when the fruit had grown to resemble an infant did Chen Jiuge stop inputting his mana.
Taking a few careful looks at this infant-like fruit, Chen Jiuge found that it really matched the rumors: the fruit’s appearance mirrored the Cultivator who had input the mana, showing them as an infant.
What a miraculous Spirit Plant! I wonder what kind of Star Physique it will bring. I’m really looking forward to it. If it’s one of the top-tier types, my strength will definitely skyrocket! Chen Jiuge mused with anticipation.
Oh, right, the Golden Light Beast. I got so caught up with the Falling Star Treasure Tree that I almost forgot about this potential combat asset.
The Golden Light Beast resembled a Tyrannosaurus rex but with an additional golden horn on its head. Moreover, this horn could emit golden light for attacks, hence its name.
Adult Golden Light Beasts generally possessed True Immortal combat power, moderate close-combat strength, and decent long-range attack capabilities, making them highly versatile Spiritual Beasts. This versatility also meant their price was quite high—at least out of reach for someone like Chen Jiuge, who was a pauper with very few Contribution Points.
Interesting. This time it’s not nebulae or black holes; it has switched to a Spiritual Beast model. Chen Jiuge chuckled as he looked at the mini, golden-glowing Golden Light Beast in his Bloodline.
Floating beside the mini Golden Light Beast were trails of white clouds—apparently the impurities of its Bloodline.
Noticing a white cloud cluster appearing in his hand, Chen Jiuge slapped his forehead. "Time to hit the books again."
"Big brother, I’ve located the Insect Nest!" Shi Xiaojun, tattered and with only one leg remaining, shouted as he hopped up to the Corpse Demon King.
Squinting, the drowsy Corpse Demon King perked up at his words and yelled, "Truly?"
"Indeed! This injury was inflicted by the Insect Nest Queen herself. Had I not escaped quickly, I would have been done for," Shi Xiaojun said, pointing to his slowly recovering leg.
The Corpse Demon King briefly sensed the air and burst out laughing. "Indeed, it’s the stench of those bugs!"
"Contact that commander from the Myriad Beasts Sect! We’ll strike together and exterminate the Insect Nest!" the Corpse Demon King roared with laughter. Follow current novels on NoveI[F]ire.net