Chapter 109

The blue-patterned deer immediately closed its eyes, its whole body emitting a faint, multicolored glow.

This is the prelude to metamorphosis.

Seeing this, Yu Changsheng immediately took a step back, only because the light on the blue-patterned deer was too dazzling at this moment.

The blue-patterned deer's body began to change; the patterns originally like blue-and-white porcelain became variegated and colorful, and at the same time the antlers on its head lengthened.

When the multicolored light on the blue-patterned deer gradually dimmed, it slowly opened its eyes; its eyes seemed to carry multicolored light, captivating the soul.

Metamorphosis successful!

The Cai Xing Deer curiously examined its own fur, paced in circles on its four hooves, and finally its face was filled with a delighted smile.

What that stupid snake and foolish eagle said was actually true; I really have metamorphosed! "You you!" The Cai Xing Deer called out twice toward Yu Changsheng, its tone conveying its joy.

A smile instantly appeared on Yu Changsheng's face; he then walked to the Cai Xing Deer's side, reached out and stroked its head, a doting look appearing on his face.

"Didn't I say I wouldn't lie to you."

The Cai Xing Deer raised its head, revealing a proud expression, and shouted: "You you!"

That's because I'm excellent!

Yu Changsheng understood its meaning, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

Clearly it was his achievement, he spent so much essence, how come it became you're excellent.

This deer, truly is a tsundere.

The Cai Xing Deer seemed to see through the meaning of his expression, and instantly became a bit angry.

"Speaking of which, after metamorphosing did only your body fur change? How are your other abilities?" Yu Changsheng asked curiously.

The Cai Xing Deer revealed a smile, then stepped forward: Let you feel big sister's change! Treading Soul!

But the next moment, Yu Changsheng's reaction was not like what the Cai Xing Deer anticipated.

Yu Changsheng only felt something lightly rub against him; his divine sense felt a bit itchy.

He was baffled, so he said to the Cai Xing Deer: "Did you just do something?"

The Cai Xing Deer stared wide-eyed, unable to understand; how could its Treading Soul not move him? Little did it know, Yu Changsheng's divine sense was powerful enough to rival a Golden Core.

He didn't need to use all of it; just a part wrapping his soul was enough to protect and be immune to the Cai Xing Deer's attack.

Treading Soul, if it can't even tread on the soul, how could it affect Yu Changsheng? The Cai Xing Deer was a bit dejected; it treaded a few more times, feeling its talent spell hadn't lost effect, so how did it become useless.

Yu Changsheng felt itchy for a while, then figured out the Cai Xing Deer was fooling around beside him; he couldn't help but step forward and shove it aside.

"Cut it out, it's ticklish."

The Cai Xing Deer's eyes grew moist; for the first time it felt the insurmountable wall; it turned into a streak of light and burrowed into Yu Changsheng's Inner Landscape, intending to find that stupid snake and foolish eagle, retaliate a bit, and regain its confidence.

And Yu Changsheng also understood some of the Cai Xing Deer's abilities after metamorphosis.

The Cai Xing Deer is likewise a wood-attribute demonic beast, but its main improvement lies in spiritual power; for example, Shock Spell, Treading Soul — these abilities attacking the enemy's soul and spirit have greatly increased; of course, its control over trees and tree seas will also be better than when it was a blue-patterned deer.

Let it alone face Qi Refining Peak cultivators; as long as the opponent's divine sense isn't perverted like his own, basically there's no problem.

Beast Garden.

"You want to participate in the Spirit Beast Competition?"

Wei Lao lay on the wooden chair as always, stroking the Xuan Turtle, looked up and asked.

That Xuan Turtle — one didn't know if it was Yu Changsheng's illusion — always felt its head had swollen a lot; unknown if it was beaten or bumped into something.

Yu Changsheng replied: "Mm, previously staying in the Beast Garden I never heard of this matter; happened to run into it, so thought I'd participate, see if I can obtain a good-bloodline demonic beast corpse."

Wei Lao nodded, laughing: "I thought you wanted to go apprentice yourself; turns out it's for a demonic beast corpse."

"With you, old man, here teaching me, why would I need to go apprentice to some master." Yu Changsheng said with a smile.

"Hehehe, you brat, your mouth is just sweet; no wonder you could abduct that blue-patterned deer." Wei Lao's face bloomed with a smile, clearly enjoying Yu Changsheng's words.

Yu Changsheng silently thought: now it's no longer a blue-patterned deer, but a Cai Xing Deer.

But he didn't plan to say it out loud, lest he shock Wei Lao into fainting on the spot; after all, the blue-patterned deer is a Third Rank Demonic Beast bloodline; didn't see Wei Lao raise it for so many years without it metamorphosing.

Metamorphosing in just two short months; if Wei Lao knew, eight out of ten he'd fall into doubting life, doubting himself.

And this beast taming talent is also a bit abnormal, unprecedented; so Yu Changsheng still planned to keep a low profile, let the Cai Xing Deer show its face as little as possible; if it's truly exposed in Yuntai Mountain Valley, then he can only bluff, use luck as a shield.

"Spirit Beast Competition is fine; at least it tempers one more than that Yu Ding Peak's Alchemy Conference; this old man will wait here for your good news; if you can get first place like that Alchemy Conference, hahaha, I have good stuff saved for you."

Hearing Wei Lao's words, Yu Changsheng's eyes couldn't help but brighten.

Good stuff? Wei Lao's good stuff is truly fragrant; whether Thousand Thoughts Slash or Spirit Beast Four Extremes Array, both are top-tier methods, usable up to Foundation Establishment and Golden Core without becoming outdated! So hearing good stuff, Yu Changsheng's heart instantly ignited with combat intent; he laughed resolutely: "Wei Lao rest assured, I'll go all out."

"Mm, don't disappoint me." Wei Lao smiled faintly.

Previously he also didn't expect Yu Changsheng's talent in alchemy would be so strong, actually winning first place in the Alchemy Conference; when this news came, he fiercely smashed the Xuan Turtle several hundred times before recovering; it's true, not a dream! And now, Yu Changsheng's talent in beast taming, he can also see.

This Spirit Beast Competition is the test of results! Yu Changsheng left the Beast Garden, made another trip to the Spirit Chicken Garden, arranged the meals, then began preparing for tomorrow's Spirit Beast Competition.

The Spirit Beast Competition's heat isn't as high as the Alchemy Conference, nor will disciples from other peaks come to watch; comparatively it's much quieter; the other Yushou Peak disciples are all used to this.

Next day, Yuntai Mountain Valley entrance.

"Brother Yu, here, here!"

As soon as Yu Changsheng arrived, he saw Fang Caifeng waving.

Yu Changsheng walked over, smiling: "Came so early, observing opponents?"

Fang Caifeng said with a grin: "Exactly; my realm ranks nowhere among our Yushou Peak Outer Sect Disciples; of course I have to come early to check opponents; once inside I'll know who to avoid."

Yu Changsheng nodded, asked: "Do you know how many people signed up?"

"Roughly fifty or sixty people, both new and old disciples; even Beast Tamers who were still Qi Refining ten years ago are signing up now; look!" Fang Caifeng leaned to Yu Changsheng's ear, pointing at a man, said softly. "That is Miao Wenlun; an old hand in our Yushou Peak; once also an excellent Beast Tamer; pity later his beast cultivation got worse and worse; wanted to self-research variant demonic beasts; result a complete mess; causing him to stay in Outer Sect seven or eight years without advancing; realm stuck at Qi Refining Peak."

Hearing this, Yu Changsheng followed his gaze; that man wore an elegant blue robe, tall figure, quite an immortal bearing; but between his brows was an indelible melancholy, face without a trace of smile, just like a dead man's face, expressionless.

Miao Wenlun; Yu Changsheng had heard of his deeds; this person in Yushou Peak is a somewhat known figure; in beast cultivation he has considerable insights and his own ideas.

Yushou Peak never forbids disciples from researching demonic beasts; researching demonic beast bloodlines and bloodlines, as well as metamorphosis, mutation, hybridization, etc.; some demonic beasts in the Beast Garden are also taken by Inner Sect Disciples or Elders as research subjects.

But those qualified to play this set are all financially well-off and have good backgrounds; otherwise a few demonic beasts down the drain, no progress, those spirit stones are just wasted.

Miao Wenlun, on the other hand, had suffered too severe losses on spirit stones, which ultimately led to his research becoming a complete mess and his realm advancing slowly; by the time he recovered his senses, his age had fallen into an awkward period.

Some said he was foolish, some said he was arrogant and conceited, some said he got what he deserved.

In any case, there were those who mocked him, and also those who admired him.

"What a pity. If he hadn't been so anxious to achieve bloodline mutation back then, he might already have advanced to become an Inner Sect Disciple." Yu Zhangsheng sighed and said.

"Indeed. But this year he still has a chance. I heard he produced a mutated Blazing Tiger Beast, and his strength increased greatly. Don't know if it's true or false."

Fang Caifeng stroked his chin and said: "Anyway, with his Qi Refining Peak realm, the top three should be no problem. He's an opponent I need to be careful of."

Yu Zhangsheng smiled and said: "The people you need to be careful of are quite a few."

"Oh?" Fang Caifeng looked at him and teased: "For example, you?"

Yu Zhangsheng nodded and said: "That's right."

"Hahaha, Brother Yu Xiong, rest assured, I absolutely won't underestimate you. When the time comes, if you run into someone you can't handle, remember to run to my side, I'll come save you!" Fang Caifeng laughed loudly.

Yu Zhangsheng smiled and did not reply further.

You know nothing about my strength.

After waiting roughly another stick of incense, the registering Beast Tamers arrived one after another. Like before, Lei Kai, whom Yu Zhangsheng had met, arrived.

"Hmph, brat, be careful." Lei Kai gave a cold laugh, then pointed at Yu Zhangsheng.

After that incident at the Affairs Hall, he went back and investigated Yu Zhangsheng, only then realizing he had been hoodwinked and scared.

The other party became famous at the Alchemy Conference as a very talented Alchemist, but in Beast Taming, he had never heard of the other party having anything strange or remarkable, nor any battle achievements.

Lei Kai thought for a bit. Whether Alchemy or Beast Taming, both require a large handful of time. And Yu Zhangsheng is only seventeen or eighteen years old. Since his Alchemy is already that strong, his Beast Taming must be especially terrible, which is why he has no battle achievements! "A piece of trash dares to talk back to me. Just wait till I get inside and properly 'process' you!" Lei Kai glared fiercely at Yu Zhangsheng, then walked off in another direction with a companion.

After that, Mu Zeyu also arrived.

"Senior Brother Yu!"

When Yu Zhangsheng saw him, he suddenly noticed the Spirit Beast following him was different from before. Last time he saw a Snow Leopard Beast, but this time it was a Spirit Fox!

"What variety of Spirit Fox is this?"

That Spirit Fox, like the Snow Leopard Beast, was snow-white all over, its fur fine and smooth as silk, looking extremely sleek. But its claws were extremely sharp. Upon seeing a strange Cultivator, it would bare its teeth and grin, looking very fierce.

The first moment Yu Zhangsheng saw this Spirit Fox, he sensed its difference.

Under Divine Sense, that Spirit Fox's realm was at First Rank Eighth Layer, and its Spiritual Power was very powerful. Although it couldn't compare to the previous Blue Flower Deer, it wasn't much weaker either.

And Mu Zeyu was merely at Qi Refining Sixth Layer, yet he actually managed to Contract a First Rank Seventh Layer Snow Leopard Beast and a First Rank Eighth Layer Spirit Fox!

This person, could his Beast Taming talent be deeply hidden? Or perhaps, behind his background, is he a disciple from some Great Beast Taming Family?

Hearing Yu Zhangsheng's question, Mu Zeyu smiled and said: "It's normal Senior Brother Yu hasn't seen it. This is a unique Spirit Beast from a snowy mountain on our side, called a Hidden Heart Fox."

"Hidden Heart Fox?"

Hearing this unfamiliar name, Yu Zhangsheng was a bit puzzled. After all, he counts as a proper Beast Tamer now, and has read many Demonic Beast registries.

Beside them, Fang Caifeng seemed to have heard of it. He opened his mouth wide and asked: "Is that the Spirit Fox that knows how to conceal its aura, moves swift as lightning, and likes to steal children's hearts?"

Mu Zeyu hurriedly explained: "Those are all misunderstandings from the Outside World. Although the Hidden Heart Fox likes to attack the heart when killing enemies, it doesn't steal any children's hearts."

Clearly, Fang Caifeng didn't believe it. Then seeing Yu Zhangsheng's bewildered look, he spoke: "This is a Spirit Beast from the snowy mountain residents up North. We rarely see them here. Horror folk tales about the Hidden Heart Fox are quite famous among the common people, where it's treated as a kind of ghost monster."

After Fang Caifeng explained a bit, Yu Zhangsheng understood.

"This Demonic Beast has quite a lot of stories." He smiled.

Beside Mu Zeyu, that snow-white Hidden Heart Fox curiously sized up Yu Zhangsheng, rubbed its little paws, as if it really wanted to climb onto the other's shoulder to try.

For some unknown reason, it sensed a pleasant fragrance from Yu Zhangsheng.

A kind of natural closeness, like a mother on the snowy mountain.

"Looks like it likes you a lot." Mu Zeyu also noticed the Hidden Heart Fox's expression and smiled.

"Maybe because I'm good-looking." Yu Zhangsheng smiled.

"Alright, you can go in now. The Elders presiding over the competition have arrived."

One saw a group of five people walking slowly. The leader was a white-bearded old man, wearing a gray long robe, some wrinkles on his face, gaze sharp, looking imposing and extraordinary.

Behind him followed two men and two women, all dressed in black.

These people are all Stewards, responsible for presiding over the competition. And that white-bearded old man is one of the few Golden Core True Persons of Yushou Peak!

"Everyone, this competition will be hosted by us. This competition takes place within Yuntai Mountain Valley. Inside there are various dangerous environments. Only Yuntai is a safe zone. Therefore you need to go find Yuntai, occupy Yuntai. As long as you occupy Yuntai for one stick of incense time, it counts as your Yuntai, and others cannot invade it again." The white-bearded old man introduced.

"Then, the other rules I need not say more. The main content of this competition is to compete in Beast Taming ability. Therefore, magic tools, talismans, and such things cannot be used."

The white-bearded old man listed them one by one.

"Now, everyone rest a bit first. Then wait for the mist ahead to scatter and enter the valley to begin the competition!"

(Chapter End)