Book 3: Chapter 5: The Prodigy

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Vol 3 Chapter 5: The Prodigy “Junior Brother Huang, you’re out!” Outside the Divine Beast Hall, a streak of light descended. You Wanli saw Lin Jing staring at the massive portrait in the sky and muttered, “Who is this guy? What kind of trouble did he stir up for Thousand Illusions Mountain to go this far in searching for him?” “If only I could track him down... a magical artifact as a reward…” You Wanli sighed in envy. “Senior Brother You, it’s best not to dwell on it,” Lin Jing advised. “That man, just like those Myriad Beast Sect cultivators, is a Beast Tamer. He’s certainly no good. And his connection to the Gu God Sect is murky at best—probably a ruthless character. It’s best not to get entangled in his fate.” Looking at the wanted notice, Lin Jing felt a chill run down his spine. Was this issued by the Yin Corpse Sect, or was it a missing person notice from the Ancient Kingdom? It shouldn't be from the Ancient Kingdom, right? After all, the academy had lost so many geniuses, there was no reason for them to search only for him. Even if he had immense talent, he came from a small sect with no background. If the Ancient Kingdom were searching for missing disciples, they’d prioritize people like Zhao Qingyue—those with both talent and elite lineage. Besides, Qingzhou was the stronghold of the Yin Corpse Sect. Here, strength ruled, and demonic cultivators thrived far more freely than in the Ancient Kingdom. Even if the Yin Corpse Sect was despised, there was no denying its dominance—these minor sects with only Nascent Soul cultivators standing guard were nothing to them. Even the Demon-Slaying Bureau in the Ancient Kingdom was rumored to have secret dealings with demonic sects. In Qingzhou, it was even more common for righteous sects to have connections with the Yin Corpse Sect. If the Yin Corpse Sect wanted Thousand Illusions Mountain to put out a bounty, would they dare refuse? Now, Lin Jing’s only concern was: Did the Yin Corpse Sect already know he was in Qingzhou? Or were they casting a wide net, posting the bounty in multiple places—Cloud Sea Mountains, and other regions as well? Lin Jing figured that if the Yin Corpse Sect had the means to use that kind of random teleportation treasure, they must have ways to track someone down as well. The question was— How precise was their tracking? Finding a general location was one level of divination. Pinpointing an exact spot was another level entirely. Fortunately, Lin Jing had the special leaf from Senior Thunder Pine, which helped conceal his presence. But relying on a single leaf to completely fool two major demonic sects was unrealistic. The Yin Corpse Sect and the Gu God Sect might have already figured out that he was in Qingzhou—or perhaps even specifically in Senluo Path. Still— One thing was certain: The Yin Corpse Sect had hit a wall in their search. If they already knew where he was, they wouldn’t need to mobilize other sects to help find him. Changing his name, altering his appearance, switching to illusion techniques, and hiding his Beast Taming skills—all of these had been the right decisions. ŕ????????ỘβЕʂ As long as this wanted status remained active, Lin Jing absolutely couldn’t reveal his Pine Leaf Mouse or Ice Soul Gu. Thankfully, back in the Ancient Kingdom, he hadn’t showcased his illusion abilities much, so they weren’t listed on the wanted notice. This gave him a window of opportunity. Now, his alchemy skills would also be crucial for blending in while traveling through Qingzhou. As Lin Jing was lost in thought, a voice suddenly rang out. “This kid speaks sense.” The voice came from deep within Thousand Illusions Mountain. Sёarᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “This scroll was given to our sect by Senluo Hall. The man in the portrait has nothing to do with us. No matter what he has done or who he is, it’s best not to meddle.” “The Ten Rare Gu… who knows? Just getting close to him might already turn you into one of his puppets.” “Additionally, I heard that ten years from now, this man won’t just be the number one Core Formation genius of the Ancient Kingdom—but he’ll be able to slay Core Formation cultivators while still in Qi Refinement!” The voice came from Elder Qin, who had been meditating beneath the Divine Beast Hall. He looked toward You Wanli. “Elder Qin,” You Wanli bowed respectfully, his face filled with shock. “This guy is that powerful? Compared to him, even Myriad Beast Sect’s core disciples seem like weaklings.” “Well, the Ancient Kingdom is the center of the cultivation world, after all…” “Speaking of which,” Elder Qin turned to You Wanli, “One day has passed. You remember his name was Huang Yu, right? Go see how much he gained from the Divine Beast Hall.” “Let’s find out if he’s truly gifted in illusions—or if he just bribed his way in through Deacon You.” You Wanli glanced at Lin Jing reassuringly, signaling that he shouldn’t worry. After all, Elder Qin had accepted gifts from the You family as well. Even if Lin Jing’s performance was poor, he wouldn’t be punished too harshly. Lin Jing cupped his fists slightly. This Nascent Soul early-stage elder was already as strong as the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect. However, Lin Jing wasn’t too concerned. With his current illusion mastery, fooling anyone below the Nascent Soul Transformation Stage was effortless. But— Since Thousand Illusions Mountain was a sect that specialized in illusions, he couldn’t be careless. There was a chance that some Nascent Soul elders might be able to see through his disguise. So, he kept his illusion techniques fully activated, pushing his abilities to their absolute limits. Normally, maintaining an illusion required a certain amount of True Energy. But to perfect his illusion to an extreme degree, he was now consuming ten times the usual amount—an enormous drain on his resources. Even with his strong foundation, maintaining such an intense illusion for an entire day would completely drain his energy. Fortunately, his Pine Leaf Mouse, Fire Qilin Dragon, and Ice Soul Gu were constantly supplying him with True Energy, acting as his personal energy batteries. At this rate, Lin Jing even felt that just maintaining this state for a few years could dramatically improve his illusion mastery—even without actively training. Too bad his three spirit beasts had to remain hidden. For now, they could only serve as power sources. “Disciple has gained significant insights!” With that, Lin Jing activated his True Energy. A strong gust of wind swept across the ground, and a towering demonic monkey illusion emerged! It was massive and menacing, with a ferocious expression. Its body was covered in reddish-brown fur, and its head, chest, arms, legs, and tail burned with everlasting white flames, making it look like a creature born from a pale inferno. “ROAR!!!” The monkey demon let out a deafening roar. The moment You Wanli laid eyes on it, he was briefly stunned. Even Elder Qin showed a rare look of surprise. “This… White Abyss Monkey King…” “One of the 300 Demon Kings in the outer layer. Its cultivation is half-step Nascent Soul Transformation, and its tyrannical white flames make it the most difficult Demon King to replicate.” “You managed to capture two-tenths of its essence in just seven days?” “Genius! This is pure genius!” “Deacon You has finally done something right—bringing a true illusion prodigy into our sect!” “If you switch to our sect’s techniques, you might even become a true disciple in the future!” Elder Qin was deeply impressed. Lin Jing, on the other hand, put on an excited expression—but deep down, he remained calm and calculating. He had to show enough talent to be valued— But not so much that it became excessive. If he truly wanted to, he could manifest all 300 Demon Kings perfectly, one by one. But for now— That level of skill was best kept hidden.

Book 3: Chapter 5: The Prodigy

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