Chapter 409

"But he feels that he cannot absorb a second drop of peak Foundation Establishment essence blood in the short term."

"He must first polish his dantian and physique to be even more formidable."

Lumine and Paimon looked at each other, and Paimon scratched her head and said:

"Lumine, I seem to have heard of this cultivation method somewhere."

"Isn't this the cultivation method of those Profound Armor Glazed Beasts in the Nine Nether Secret Realm? It's not much different, but basically the same—likewise, it's about polishing a formidable physique."

Hearing this, Paimon clapped her hands excitedly.

"Right! Profound Armor Glazed Beast! The Headmaster said that the meat of that kind of demon beast is the best in the entire cultivation world!"

As she spoke, Paimon started drooling.

Aether was quite interested in the Profound Armor Glazed Beast and said softly:

"Is this Profound Armor Glazed Beast also an existence that polishes the physique?"

Lumine nodded.

"The Profound Armor Glazed Beast is a freak among demon beasts; it doesn't cultivate spells or demon power, only the physical body."

"It can even rely purely on its physical body to undergo the tribulation."

Aether's eyes lit up.

"Doesn't that mean this kind of demon beast's blood energy is filled to an unimaginable degree?"

"More than that."

Lumine spread her hands.

"The Headmaster said that the Profound Armor Glazed Beast has a formidable physical body, and its bones are even the best materials for refining many spiritual artifacts."

"Its entire body of scales and armor cannot be harmed by anything other than magic treasures."

"It is also a top-grade medicinal ingredient for alchemy. Most importantly, this guy possesses the demon core of a demon beast and the physique of a fierce beast."

Aether swallowed his saliva, already imagining how suitable the Profound Armor Glazed Beast was for their Fierce Beast Martial Arts.

If one bite of that meat went down, wouldn't they ascend to heaven?

However, before Aether could speak, Lumine waved her hands repeatedly.

".. on't you dare ask me to go hunt the Profound Armor Glazed Beast for you. Those guys are in the Nine Nether Secret Realm, not to mention that the Nine Nether Secret Realm itself is currently in turmoil because of the Seven Kings of the Nine Nether."

"The Profound Armor Glazed Beast is in the forbidden zone of life within the secret realm; even the Seven Kings of the Nine Nether don't dare to go to that place."

"I'm just a small cultivator at the mid-stage of Essence Refining—should I go there to die?"

"Among the Profound Armor Glazed Beast herd, there are existences at the late stage of Qi Condensation, and even Headmaster Zhongli would have to kneel if he faced them."

"You'd better stop tormenting me; I still want to live a few more years."

Hearing Lumine say this, Aether felt a bit regretful.

But he also let go of his obsession with the Profound Armor Glazed Beast; no matter how good that thing was, he couldn't risk Lumine's life.

He knew very well what kind of place the Nine Nether Secret Realm was.

What's more, it was the forbidden zone of life in the Nine Nether Secret Realm.

Aether pondered in his heart and said softly:

"No need for the Profound Armor Glazed Beast; just help me hunt some basic fierce beasts and demon beasts."

"There are quite a few peak Foundation Establishment fierce beasts in Jueyun Karst, but we don't dare to intrude."

"For one, Jueyun Karst is Liyue's territory, and you also know that the Abyss Order is not welcomed in Liyue. Large-scale actions would likely be seen as a thorn in Liyue's side."

Lumine shook her head with a giggle.

"You're being too polite! Your Abyss Order is not welcomed in all of Teyvat, and most importantly…"

"There are plenty of people eyeing the fierce beast resources in Jueyun Karst, and Liyue is the big player; they still need to use fierce beasts to cultivate martial artists."

"If your Abyss Order competes with them for fierce beasts, in their eyes, it's equivalent to you running to Liyue to commit robbery."

"If Senior Sister Ningguang and the others find out, they will definitely send a martial arts army to crusade against you."

"With tens of thousands of Postnatal experts, thousands of Innate experts, plus a bunch of immortality cultivators, you wouldn't be able to fly away even if you grew four pairs of wings."

"You wouldn't want to be hunted down by a late-stage Qi Condensation acting headmaster of Shushan, would you?"

Aether's face darkened, ignoring Lumine's mockery, and continued:

"In short, the most important thing is that peak Foundation Establishment fierce beasts are the most important to us, but such beasts are basically all in the depths of Jueyun Karst."

"It is estimated that there are hundreds of such existences in there. Even if I were surrounded by a bunch of peak Foundation Establishment fierce beasts, it would be a bit troublesome."

"What's more, I can't just make a move in Teyvat."

"The Abyss Order hasn't had any harvest for a long time since that peak Foundation Establishment fierce beast."

"But in the future, with Teyvat in turmoil, we need Fierce Beast Martial Arts."

"So, I want to ask you to help me hunt some fierce beasts at Shushan."

Lumine curled her lips and waved her hand:

"That's not a problem; the Headmaster asks me to go and fight fierce beasts and demon beasts every day."

"Anyway, those things don't sell for many contribution points when I go back, so giving you some is fine."

"But in Shushan, fierce beasts are at least late-stage Foundation Establishment, and most are peak Foundation Establishment."

"Nowadays, as spiritual Qi continues to be abundant, fierce beasts and demon beasts at the early stage of Essence Refining have become the mainstream."

"If I want to kill them, I will basically only look for Essence Refining fierce beasts and demon beasts. Can you handle that?"

Hearing this, Aether was overjoyed.

"That couldn't be better."

259. Giving Aether a billion points of immortality cultivator shock

"Good?"

Lumine rolled her eyes and retorted:

"Do you know what level Essence Refining fierce beasts and demon beasts are?"

"Your subordinates can absorb the essence blood of peak Foundation Establishment, but if they touch even a trace of Essence Refining fierce beast essence blood, they will explode and die immediately, with no room for turning back."

"For Essence Refining demon beasts, if your subordinates dare to touch the other party's demon core, they will be eroded to death."

"Foundation Establishment and Essence Refining are completely two types of life."

"Don't think that creating a Fierce Beast Martial Arts is worth being proud of."

"In the final analysis, no matter what kind of martial arts it is, it's just mortals. Fierce beasts and demon beasts are things that immortality cultivators have to face."

Lumine's words didn't dampen Aether's enthusiasm too much.

Instead, it made Aether increasingly yearn for the Essence Refining level.

"In short, if you can, please help me hunt some Essence Refining fierce beasts and demon beasts."

"Of course, the most important thing is still peak Foundation Establishment fierce beasts; late-stage Foundation Establishment is also fine."

Seeing him so persistent, Lumine didn't try to persuade him anymore.

Anyway, it's Aether's subordinates who are unlucky, not himself.

With Aether's strength, even if Essence Refining demon beasts and fierce beasts have an impact on him, it won't be too great.

As for those Abyss people…

She is only responsible for providing resources; Lumine couldn't be bothered to care whether they live or die.

"Whatever you want, but you really are annoying when it comes to ordering people around. I, a dignified divine-body immortality cultivator, actually have to work for you?"

Lumine complained unhappily, and Aether felt a bit helpless.

This matter, in the final analysis, was indeed something he owed Lumine.

After thinking about it, Aether still said:

"I won't let you work for nothing. Whatever you need, you can tell me. With the Abyss Order's ability to cover all of Teyvat, collecting things is still something we are good at."

"Forget it."

Lumine curled her lips.

"What I want, can you help with?"

"I want third-grade spirit pills for cultivation, I need spiritual artifacts, I need a spirit beast like Senior Sister Ganyu's Blue Phoenix."

"Can you help me?"

Aether was silent for a moment and said faintly:

"Except for things for immortality cultivators. If we could get these things, why would we need your help to hunt fierce beasts?"

"Then don't say it."