[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-cultivator-from-two-realms":3,"chapter-beast-taming-cultivator-from-two-realms-beast-taming-cultivator-from-two-realms-chapter-85":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast-Taming Cultivator from Two Realms",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1137843,1471,"Chapter 85 : Cold Pool","beast-taming-cultivator-from-two-realms-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>Chapter 85: Cold Pool\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’ve called me Senior Sister, naturally, I won’t let you go without a proper meeting gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, Zhu Qiong’s divine sense stirred, and the storage ring on her finger flickered with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spirit sword, pitch black in its entirety, with a slender blade that faintly shimmered with a ghostly blue chill, floated into the air. It let out a crisp sword cry, instantly lowering the temperature within the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This sword was forged from the reverse scale of a Cold Flood Serpent and the sect’s Cold Pool Profound Iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its blade is four feet long, weighing a full thousand catties. Its name is Cold Pool. It is a second-tier high-grade water-attribute spirit weapon, capable of breaking through arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Qi Refining cultivator can use it to pierce through the protective power of an early Foundation Establishment cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Zhu Qiong turned her gaze to Chen Beiwu. “Junior Brother, if you can obtain this sword’s recognition, I will gift you this Cold Pool Spirit Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the sword, its edge thin as a cicada’s wing, its frosty gleam condensed yet unscattered, and its ridges etched with flowing patterns like serpentine dragons, Chen Beiwu’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this Cold Pool Sword, he felt as though he were facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was enough to show that the sword’s spirituality was very high, only a step beneath third-tier treasure artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Zi’ang stand still without moving, Zhu Qiong reminded, “Spirit swords have their own will—unyielding, unbending. Junior Brother need not overthink. Just grasp the hilt and channel your power; then you will know whether it suits your cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Beiwu nodded, stepped forward, and cautiously reached his right hand toward the Cold Pool Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that instant, the spirit sword rang crisply. A sharp, bone-piercing chill instantly gusted toward Chen Beiwu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfazed, Chen Beiwu suddenly quickened his motion and firmly grasped the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next breath, a soothing warmth flowed from the hilt of the Cold Pool Sword into his body, only to vanish quickly, leaving Chen Beiwu slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already prepared for rejection, but unexpectedly, the Cold Pool Sword accepted him readily, giving him the sense that it was like an extension of his own arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many thanks for the gift, Senior Sister.” Chen Beiwu clasped the hilt firmly, blade lowered, and bowed slightly to Zhu Qiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes showed no surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cold Pool Spirit Sword’s criteria in choosing its master were twofold: cultivation realm and spiritual root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former determined present strength; the latter, future potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, their Master would never have bothered to forge such a sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still have pressing matters to attend to. As for Junior Brother’s initiation into the sect, I will entrust it to Junior Sister Shu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhu Qiong finished, Chen Beiwu tactfully excused himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he exited the room, Shu You—who had been waiting outside—swept her gaze over the Cold Pool Sword before stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Junior Brother has good fortune indeed, to have received the Cold Pool Spirit Sword as a gift from True Inheritor Zhu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her words, Chen Beiwu revealed a timely expression of doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Zhu excels in artifact forging. Every disciple under her command is given a Cold Pool Spirit Sword. For Junior Brother to obtain this sword means you have already entered the Elder’s tutelage.” Shu You’s tone carried envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden Core Elders commanded entire islands within the Mirror Moon Sect. Their authority was second only to the Supreme Elders and the Sect Master and Vice Sect Master. With but a word, they could decide the distribution of resources to the sect’s subsidiary branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the many Golden Core True Persons who specialized in alchemy, Elder Zhu’s standing ranked firmly within the top five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Senior Sister, for clarifying.” Chen Beiwu’s eyes revealed understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The craft examination lasts three days and three nights. To avoid delaying Junior Brother’s cultivation, I have already asked the Gu Clan to prepare a superior-grade cave dwelling for you.” Shu You presented him with the jade plaque of a residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Beiwu accepted without refusal, offering thanks as he took the jade plaque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that Hidden Mist Market’s superior-grade cave dwellings were only open to Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be a fine opportunity to experience a cultivation dwelling nearly comparable to a third-tier spiritual vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the cave’s gate closed, Shu You’s eyes carried a contemplative gleam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through her recent interactions, she had realized that Chen Zi’ang’s conduct bore no resemblance to a wandering cultivator. Instead, he seemed more like the scion of a scholarly family from a mortal kingdom—refined, elegant, and a worthy ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Junior Brother Chen’s background been investigated clearly?” Zhu Qiong toyed with talismans without looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has been verified.” Shu You bowed slightly, presenting a jade slip with both hands. “Here are the details.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Qiong accepted it, gave it a casual sweep with her divine sense, and her brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orphaned young, he survived by fishing to stave off hunger. Then, a sudden flood swept him away. Upon awakening, he discovered an inheritance from a corpse, thus stepping onto the path of cultivation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading, Zhu Qiong’s gaze turned strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for Hidden Mist Market to produce a heaven-grade spiritual root cultivator out of nowhere. Yet, this junior brother’s tale resembled the classic fortunes of a protagonist in a cultivation chronicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we investigate more thoroughly?” Shu You asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, leave it at that.” Zhu Qiong waved dismissively, her tone relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly spiritual root cultivators were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one had gone mad, no sect high authority would willingly allow such a talent to be wasted outside—much less as a spy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, identities could be forged, but one’s will could not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect possessed the unfathomable fifth-tier origin artifact, the Moon-in-Water Mirror. With but a single reflection, it could determine whether an initiate harbored resentment or malice, or was a hidden demonic cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Shu You prepared to excuse herself, a cold voice suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think of Junior Brother Chen as a person?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, Shu You froze, momentarily at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak what you truly think,” Zhu Qiong prompted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Outstanding talent, both virtuous and capable,” Shu You answered simply, afraid that too many words might incur True Inheritor Zhu’s displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, closeness mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was but an inner disciple, while Chen Zi’ang was now True Inheritor Zhu’s junior brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm. I understand.” Zhu Qiong’s voice remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, elsewhere, Chen Beiwu opened his eyes and exhaled a turbid breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place brimmed with spiritual energy, tides of power surging ceaselessly—worthy of a superior-grade cave dwelling reserved for Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, one hour of cultivation equaled two in a lower-grade dwelling. If he could continue at this pace, within mere months he might reach the Ninth Level of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gulu.” Golden Egg happily blew bubbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chen Beiwu’s aid, its cultivation years steadily grew; it now possessed twenty-two years of Dao cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, its diet had not changed in this time—repeatedly the same few meals—making it long for the days when it had feasted on spirit fish in the miniature water realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drooling at the memory, Golden Egg’s mouth dripped with saliva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing this emotion through their Companion Contract, Chen Beiwu shook his head and drew out the Cold Pool Spirit Sword from his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade must be polished to become a gem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lump only thought of eating. He would need to find time to spar and sharpen Golden Egg’s combat ability—lest he raise it into uselessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gulu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the Cold Pool Sword appeared, Golden Egg’s eyes lit up, staring fixedly at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This isn’t food.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting Golden Egg’s head, Chen Beiwu focused his divine sense, beginning to comprehend the Cold Pool Spirit Sword’s inherent arts.\u003C\u002Fp>",1325,"2026-06-03T12:06:33.100Z",1,"novelbin.me","f917a5e916561c06e4af2d9c27092911ceb71aaf35bc4b5aabbe0bdb3e847a07","beast-taming-cultivator-from-two-realms-chapter-86","beast-taming-cultivator-from-two-realms-chapter-84",316,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-cultivator-from-two-realms-cover.jpg"]