Chapter 542: Monkey King Taming the Ferocious Beasts

Deep in the Tianji Mountain Range, thick mist swirled, and ancient trees blocked the sky and sun.

The Great Sage Monkey King, unmatched in wisdom and strength among demon beasts, possessed the ability to communicate with the fierce beasts of the Tianji Mountain Range thanks to his demonic form, letting him move through the range as easily as a fish in water.

The Great Sage Monkey King's figure darted through the mountain range, his lively eyes flashing with cunning light; he was not only a mighty warrior but also a strategist.

He understood what the power of the fierce beasts meant for earthly cultivators, so he decided to use his talent to persuade those powerful beasts, turning them into allies of the earthly cultivators.

In the depths of the Tianji Mountain Range, the Great Sage Monkey King encountered a massive Flaming Lion King.

This lion king's huge frame bore a flame-like mane that danced in the wind, and each of its roars could set the surrounding trees ablaze.

The Great Sage Monkey King stood before the lion king, communicating in beast language; his words were filled with praise for the lion king's strength and hope for their shared future.

Moved by the Great Sage Monkey King's words, the lion king decided to follow him, becoming his first follower.

As time passed, the Great Sage Monkey King's followers grew ever more numerous, conquering one fierce beast after another with his wisdom and charm.

Some fierce beasts submitted to his strength, while others were drawn by his sincerity and lofty ideals.

Whether winged dragons in the sky, earth dragons in the deep valleys, or fierce tigers in the forests, they all flocked to join the Great Sage Monkey King's troupe.

The news quickly reached the Longyuan Immortal Sect; Qin Shi Huang, Longling, Ziyang Zhenren, and the abbot of Xiguangsi, upon hearing it, were overjoyed.

They knew that if the power of these fierce beasts could be harnessed by earthly cultivators, it would be an incredibly strong aid.

They immediately convened a meeting to discuss how to leverage this advantage and prepare for the upcoming challenges.

Qin Shi Huang spoke first at the meeting, his voice full of determination: "The Great Sage Monkey King's achievements are extraordinary; his actions have brought us unprecedented opportunities. We must make good use of these fierce beasts' power while ensuring they are fully integrated into our combat system."

Longling nodded in agreement after hearing this, his eyes flashing with the light of wisdom.

"We need to devise a detailed plan, not only to make these fierce beasts our fighting force but also to ensure they can fight alongside our cultivators.

"This requires us to deeply understand the traits and abilities of each kind of fierce beast."

Ziyang Zhenren stroked his long beard, pondered, and said: "We can select from the sect some cultivators skilled at communicating with demon beasts to work with the Great Sage Monkey King, so as to better understand these fierce beasts' habits and combat methods."

The abbot of Xiguangsi then proposed a more far-reaching plan: "We can establish a special department at Xiguangsi dedicated to communicating with and training these fierce beasts; this would not only boost their combat power but also help them better understand our will and goals."

After the meeting ended, everyone immediately sprang into action.

The cultivators of the Longyuan Immortal Sect began contacting the Great Sage Monkey King, jointly discussing how to unleash the full potential of these fierce beasts' power.

They dispatched some cultivators skilled in communication and beast taming to the Tianji Mountain Range to work alongside the Great Sage Monkey King.

Under the Great Sage Monkey King's leadership, these cultivators began communicating with and training the fierce beasts, teaching them not only how to fight alongside cultivators but also how to use some simple spells and magical treasures.

These fierce beasts already possessed great strength; after training, their combat power saw a tremendous increase.

As time passed, the cooperation between the Longyuan Immortal Sect and the fierce beasts grew ever more seamless; they began attempting joint missions, exploring unknown secret realms, and fighting enemies that threatened the Tianji Holy Domain.

In every battle, the fierce beasts displayed astonishing combat power, their strength causing enemies to tremble at the mere mention of them.

In a battle against evil forces, the Great Sage Monkey King and his fierce beast legion played a crucial role, not only repelling the enemy but also capturing several important enemy leaders.

After the battle ended, the Great Sage Monkey King stood at the center of the battlefield, surrounded by his fierce beast legion.

Though they bore wounds, their eyes gleamed with the light of victory.

The Great Sage Monkey King knew this battle was merely a small episode on their adventure, with many more challenges awaiting them in the future.

Qin Shi Huang, Longling, Ziyang Zhenren, and the abbot of Xiguangsi expressed their highest respect to the Great Sage Monkey King and his fierce beast legion.

The power of these fierce beasts will be one of the greatest aids for earthly cultivators in the Tianji Holy Domain.

They decided to give the Great Sage Monkey King and his fierce beast legion more support and resources to ensure they could continue protecting the tranquility of the Longyuan Immortal Sect in the days to come.

The Great Sage Monkey King and his fierce beast legion became an indispensable force in the Tianji Holy Domain, demonstrating great strength in battle and playing an important role in exploring secret realms.

Not long after, deep within the Tianji Holy Domain, Qin Shi Huang, Longling, Ziyang Zhenren, and the abbot of Xiguangsi engaged in deep communication with the Great Sage Monkey King.

They gathered around a table carved from ancient wood, upon which lay a map of the Tianji Holy Domain and some precious spirit fruits.

The Great Sage Monkey King sat opposite them, his eyes revealing a hint of cunning but, more so, anticipation for the impending plan.

Qin Shi Huang was the first to break the silence, his voice calm and powerful.

"Great Sage Monkey King, your abilities and the power of your fierce beast legion have earned our recognition. We have a bold plan that requires your help."

"We plan to establish a secret base deep in the Tianji Mountain Range, which will serve as a sanctuary for all earthly cultivators of the Primordial God Realm.

"They can rest and cultivate here until their strength is sufficient, then return to the Dragon Source Immortal Mountain on earth."

"This secret base will provide various resource support to new cultivators entering the Tianji Holy Domain, including spirit stones, elixirs, magical treasures, and even the transmission of combat experience."

"We need your fierce beast legion to protect this base and ensure its safety."

The abbot of Xiguangsi nodded, his eyes flashing with wisdom: "This base is not only a refuge but also a training ground."

"We will cultivate more strong ones here to give earthly cultivators greater say in the Tianji Holy Domain."

After listening, the Great Sage Monkey King pondered a moment, then broke into a confident smile: "This plan is grand; with the protection of the fierce beast legion, this secret base will be impregnable."

Thus, they began to implement this plan.

In the deepest part of the Tianji Mountain Range, a hidden valley was chosen as the site of the secret base.

This valley is shielded by natural formations and prohibitions, making it hard for outsiders to discover.

Under the command of the Great Sage Monkey King, the fierce beast legion began setting up stronger defenses around the valley, ensuring no enemy could easily approach.

Qin Shi Huang, Longling, and others were responsible for gathering resources from earth and other secret realms and transporting them to this secret base.

They used the influence of the Longyuan Immortal Sect to secretly collect spirit stones, elixirs, and other cultivation resources from everywhere, even some precious magical treasures and secret manuals.

Ziyang Zhenren and the abbot of Xiguangsi were responsible for nurturing and guiding the new cultivators entering the Tianji Holy Domain.

They imparted cultivation methods to the cultivators, teaching them how to survive in this perilous world.

Under their careful guidance, many cultivators rapidly grew, their strength and wisdom undergoing a qualitative leap.

Meanwhile, in Lihu City, Longling and others, acting as cultivators of the Huanyu realm, were engaged in fierce confrontations with the major sects of Huanyu.

They continually used their wisdom and strength to seek more resources and benefits for earthly cultivators.

Although their actions were fraught with danger, they also reaped rich rewards, gaining vast amounts of precious cultivation resources and earning the respect and support of many Huanyu cultivators.

In the secret base, the cultivators' lives were orderly; under the guidance of Ziyang Zhenren and the abbot of Xiguangsi, they engaged in arduous cultivation each day.

They opened up spiritual fields in the valley, planting various spiritual medicines; they built a refining workshop in the valley to forge their own magic treasures; they set up an alchemy room in the valley to concoct various elixirs.

This secret base became a warm home for them in the Tianji Shengyu.

As time passed, more and more Earth cultivators grew and improved here.

Soon after, a streak of light tore across the sky of Tianji Shengyu, and the Nine-Tailed Fox King descended upon the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect, bearing a precious gift from the Earth Longyuan Immortal Sect.

Her arrival brought not only great power but also a secret technique that shocked all Huanyu cultivators—the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel.

The Cultivation Clone Life Vessel is a heaven-defying magic treasure that can transform a cultivator's drop of blood, through a special cloning technique, into a new physical body.

This new body not only matches the original cultivator's genetics exactly, but can also, through a process called "Devouring," transfer the original cultivator's entire cultivation level and memories into the new body.

Thus, even if the original cultivator's body suffers irreversible damage or death, they can obtain rebirth this way—equivalent to having a second life.

The arrival of the Nine-Tailed Fox King, and the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel she brought, immediately caused a huge stir among the cultivators of the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect.

This news spread like a fierce wind, sweeping through all Huanyu cultivators of the sect.

All Huanyu cultivators were shocked; they could not believe that this legendary secret technique actually existed and was now placed before them.

Qin Shi Huang, Longling, Ziyang Zhenren, and the abbot of Xiguangsi, among others, discussed how to utilize this resource.

They knew it was not only a powerful magic treasure but also an excellent opportunity to attract countless cultivators to join the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; the emergence of the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel will greatly enhance our sect's appeal. We must make good use of this resource to attract more cultivators to join us," Longling spoke first.

Ziyang Zhenren nodded in agreement, "Exactly. This is not just a resource but a symbol of power. With the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel, our sect's disciples will no longer fear death; they will face challenges more bravely, undertake various missions, and firmly bind newly joined Huanyu cultivators to the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect."

"What Ziyang Zhenren said is correct," said the abbot of Xiguangsi, with a far-sighted gaze. "We can offer the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel as a benefit to those willing to join our sect; this will not only attract more cultivators but also strengthen their loyalty."

"We must ensure the safety and secrecy of the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel; such a magic treasure's power is too great. If it fell into evil hands, the consequences would be unimaginable," Qin Shi Huang reminded them, seeing everyone's excited faces.

Thus, they first decided to build a dedicated facility in the secret base of the Tianji Mountains for storing and using the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel.

This facility will be protected by the strongest formations and seals, ensuring no enemy can approach.

Next, they began to announce this news to the sect's disciples; any cultivator willing to join the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect may enjoy the heaven-defying resource of the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel.

This news immediately provoked a huge response, countless Huanyu cultivators became excited.

In the secret base, the use of the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel began.

The first batch of cultivators to use the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel were warriors wounded in battle, whose bodies suffered severe damage.

Under the guidance of the Nine-Tailed Fox King, they dropped a drop of their blood into the life vessel.

Soon after, a new physical body gradually formed within the life vessel.

When the new body matured, the cultivators began the process of "Devouring."

They gradually transferred their consciousness and cultivation level into the new body; although the process was painful, they ultimately succeeded in obtaining rebirth.

After gaining rebirth, these cultivators not only restored their strength but also greatly enhanced their loyalty and sense of belonging to the sect.

As more and more sect cultivators obtained rebirth through the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel, the youthful strength of the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect continually increased.

These cultivators, after experiencing the cycle of life and death, became stronger and fearless.

In their battles within the Tianji Shengyu, they displayed astonishing combat power, making all enemies feel fear.

Ziyang Zhenren and others also found their operations in Lihu City proceeding more smoothly, continually seeking more resources and benefits for Earth cultivators while posing as Huanyu cultivators.

With the support of the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel, they became more confident and bold, and their actions more effective.

In an important battle, the cultivators of the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect displayed astonishing combat power, not only repelling the enemy but also capturing some key enemy leaders.

As time passed, the influence of the heavenly Longyuan Immortal Sect grew ever larger; the visit of the Nine-Tailed Fox King and the emergence of the Cultivation Clone Life Vessel completely changed the sect's previously secluded situation.

That influence also kept expanding, centering on Lihu City, beginning to annex insignificant sects while broadly connecting with powerful loose cultivators worldwide, spreading the secret of longevity at the famous auction house.

Upon hearing the news, countless old monsters in seclusion could not sit still; they dispatched disciples to investigate the truth.