[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-to-ascension":3,"chapter-beast-taming-to-ascension-beast-taming-to-ascension-chapter-113":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Beast Taming Ascension",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2223094,4088,"Chapter 113: Soul Transformation Demon Pine","beast-taming-to-ascension-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>\"What on earth is going on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hu stared blankly at the sky, feeling an incomparable sense of terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, he had dealt with many Nascent Soul cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, whether it was that giant claw or the tree trunk binding it, the power he sensed far exceeded that of a Nascent Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Could it be two Soul Transformation experts fighting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nanshan Demon Emperor had come for Lin Jing, and Lin Jing’s perception was even more acute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his Hidden Dragon Secret Technique warned of a crisis, Lin Jing’s heart hammered, but the next moment, his expression shifted strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine Pine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard the Nanshan Demon Emperor’s voice too. A plant-based Soul Transformation—that referred to the Divine Pine protecting his Dao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Demon Pine actually had Soul Transformation cultivation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jing had always assumed Senior Divine Pine was at the peak of Nascent Soul. After all, Soul Transformation was too difficult; among the hundreds of cultivation sects in the vast Great Wilderness, not a single one had a Soul Transformation cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Divine Pine... was actually this kind of anomaly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Beast Taming Sect likely had no idea the Divine Pine had already broken through to the Soul Transformation realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old Demon Pine was too good at hiding. He had hidden for who knows how many hundreds or thousands of years—how could he bear not to reveal his sanctity after reaching Soul Transformation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the attack, Lin Jing’s mood should have been chaotic, but seeing the Soul Transformation Pine strike, his heart instantly calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is causing trouble at my Demon-Slaying Division!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a Nascent Soul Demon-Slaying Guard stationed in the underground Immortal Prison stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person’s Nascent Soul perfection cultivation was already impressive, but after emerging and sensing the Primordial Spirit power of the Nanshan Demon Emperor and the Divine Tree, his expression changed rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Yin Corpse Sect had anticipated, the Academy’s powerhouses had not reacted immediately, but the Divine Pine stalling the Nanshan Demon Emperor for a moment gave them sufficient time to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four auras of Soul Transformation surged into the sky, divine light flooding the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mixed within these tyrannical auras were over a dozen Nascent Soul perfection powers. With a single thought, these figures descended outside the Demon-Slaying Division’s Immortal Prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nanshan Demon Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four Soul Transformation experts had also heard of the Nanshan Demon Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the guardian pine for Lin Jing, a student of the Academy. Why are you looking at me? This is just an avatar of that Demon Emperor; go chase its true body!\" A divine voice echoed through the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four Soul Transformation experts watched the scene, time seemingly rewinding in their eyes, and they understood the cause and effect in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they didn't know why this Beast Taming Sect disciple had a plant-based Soul Transformation guardian, the priority now was to slay the Demon Emperor’s true body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks for your intervention.\" The four Soul Transformation experts bowed in unison. Divine light bloomed from their bodies as four external avatars descended to the four corners of Qianlong City, activating the city-protecting barrier, while their true bodies flew out of the city to hunt down the Nanshan Demon Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This demon was already a wanted criminal of the Ancient Kingdom, and now it had entered the kingdom to kidnap a genius; if it were allowed to escape, it would be a laughingstock to the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Jing, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Ziwei landed beside Lin Jing and asked, his heart equally shocked. He had actually known about this pine tree; back when he went to the Great Wilderness to bring Lin Jing to the Academy, he knew a tree demon was protecting Lin Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But back then, he had only sensed the tree demon’s Nascent Soul cultivation. A Nascent Soul tree demon and a plant-based Soul Transformation were two completely different concepts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine, thanks to Senior Divine Pine’s help.\" Lin Jing breathed a sigh of relief. In just a few moments, the Nanshan Demon Emperor’s semi-divine avatar had been suppressed and killed, its screams echoing through the void and permeating all of Qianlong City, shocking many cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green pinecone radiating ten thousand feet of golden light emerged from the void. Seeing this pinecone, the many Nascent Soul cultivators present immediately bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Demon Emperor came for him. Also, I suspect this is a 'luring the tiger from the mountain' tactic. Where are the powerhouses of your Qianlong Academy?\" the Divine Pine said irritably, before sweeping Lin Jing away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will protect and hide him first. We’ll come out once you’ve hunted down that Nanshan Demon Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not giving anyone a chance to speak, the Divine Pine vanished from the spot with Lin Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Lin Jing didn't know where he had arrived. All around was a surging light mist, the Tiandu Divine Pine stood tall within it, and a massive dragon corpse lay before the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Divine Pine?\" Lin Jing was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Pine said, \"Judging by the state of this avatar, the Demon Emperor doesn't have much lifespan left. It must have been aiming for your Longevity Body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jing nodded, \"I just realized that. It was most likely because of the Longevity Body. But for this Demon Emperor to actually run to Qianlong City to snatch someone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It almost succeeded.\" The Divine Pine snorted, \"For some reason, the powerhouses of Qianlong City were not in the city, almost letting it slip through the cracks. This guy has impressive spatial attainments. If I hadn't had some opportunities in my early years—much like that squirrel—and gained some insights into the Dao of Space, it really would have been hard to deal with!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jing was silent for a moment, then asked, \"Senior, are you at the Soul Transformation realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you break through to Soul Transformation while at the Beast Taming Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Pine said, \"Are you trying to say that the Beast Taming Sect’s demonic luck outweighs its human luck, and it’s all my fault?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit! I never joined the Beast Taming Sect. I just occupied their territory to recuperate for thousands of years and protected them in passing. It’s none of my business; it’s just that your Beast Taming Sect has too many ownerless Demon Kings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be...\" Lin Jing waved his hands repeatedly. He was overjoyed to learn Senior Divine Pine had Soul Transformation cultivation. \"But since you are at Soul Transformation, why have you always hidden your cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Pine still sounded irritable, \"You think I want to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the eyes of humans, while I might not be as tempting as I am to demonic beasts, I am still a treasure tree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what the shortcut is for a Nascent Soul cultivator to break through to Soul Transformation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jing shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After reaching the Nascent Soul Great Perfection, to break through to Soul Transformation, one must perceive the power of heaven and earth and make it one's own. Only by mastering this power and condensing a Primordial Spirit of heaven and earth can one reach Soul Transformation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But is the power of heaven and earth so easy to comprehend? Out of a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators, it’s hard for even one to comprehend it. Only those special physiques like the Heavenly God Body you bullied earlier find it easier to grasp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, some god-forsaken person researched a method: to refine an avatar that is naturally attuned to heaven and earth using top-grade plants nurtured by heaven and earth, then have the Nascent Soul leave the body and occupy this avatar. During the fusion process, one masters the power of heaven and earth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For countless years since, most Nascent Soul cultivators breaking through to Soul Transformation have used this method. That’s why you saw those four Soul Transformation old men earlier—they all have two bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am naturally gifted and comprehended the power of heaven and earth on my own. In the eyes of some, I am the most perfect material for refining an external avatar to reach Soul Transformation. If I were to wander around, I wouldn't even know how I died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jing was slightly startled. Refining a new body using plants and a Nascent Soul?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this one—Nezha, right? \u003C\u002Fp>",1410,"2026-06-17T20:06:23.557Z","2026-06-18T03:10:38.119Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","019dc7c2a4654d6cdfc4920b7bdfe29e493b2bf3a82cb23f95caec9506281529","beast-taming-to-ascension-chapter-114","beast-taming-to-ascension-chapter-112",673,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-ascension-cover.jpg"]