Celestial Beast Taming

With a Zhenxing C Level Talent like Luke among their ranks, the Liuren Demon Hall had essentially gained a prestigious new asset.

Although a Zhenxing C Level Talent wasn’t as powerful as a B Level Talent, their presence was enough to symbolize a faction’s future growth potential.

If his soul hadn’t been somewhat depleted from just finishing his exploration of the Secret Realm, Luke would have jumped at the chance to explore another one opened by the Wanyu Gambling Company to earn more Divine Origin Value.

Although Luke now had over 600 points of Divine Origin Value, he kept Zhong Yi’s words in mind—his priority right now was to increase his own strength.

Using the 600-plus points of Divine Origin Value he had just obtained, Luke exercised the privileges that came with being a Zhenxing C Level Talent. He used the Energy Transmission Platform for free and traded for some materials beneficial to enhancing his Fallen Energy Race bloodline.

Because these materials were produced in the Demon Spirit Ecosystem, trading for them within the Liuren Demon Hall—a local faction rooted in that same ecosystem—allowed Luke to save at least twenty percent on the price!

This was precisely the reason Luke had been willing to join the Liuren Demon Hall.

Zhong Yi had no idea that Luke had already participated in a Secret Realm opened by the Wanyu Source Material Company.

Early the next morning, Zhong Yi received the calyx of a Soul Reviving Demon Flower and a full 200 milliliters of Biluo Essence Water from Wen Tao.

Zhong Yi could now begin preparing to cultivate the Resurrection Celestial Lord!

"Xiaoyi, I’ve used a lot of the Biluo Essence Water myself, so I only have 200 milliliters left."

"If that’s not enough for you, I can have my Biluo Spring Dragon give you some of its Dragon Blood."

"The Dragon Blood of my Order Beast, the Biluo Spring Dragon, has an effect comparable to Biluo Essence Water."

Wen Tao looked at Zhong Yi, feeling conflicted.

Wen Tao had already heard the news that Zhong Yi’s residence had been attacked by two Peak of Ten Thousand Nations Level Bizarre entities.

Previously, Wen Tao had felt that his own strength at the Mythical Tier was enough to help Zhong Yi grow.

But not long after returning from Longya City, he was already incapable of protecting Zhong Yi.

He and Lin Zhuo were the ones who had tested the Healing Ability of Zhong Yi’s Order Beast.

Wen Tao could never have imagined that Zhong Yi’s Order Beast, while still at the Mortal Beast Tier, could actually heal Peak of Ten Thousand Nations Level wounds.

This was a young man he had been protecting just a few days ago, and now, he already had to look up to him!

But no matter how strong Zhong Yi’s potential was, or how powerful he became in the future, in Wen Tao’s heart, Zhong Yi would always be a junior he considered family.

"Brother Tao, 200 milliliters of Biluo Essence Water is more than enough for me."

"I have 200 pieces of Drunken Dragon Jade here. Take them and use them to enhance your Biluo Spring Dragon’s bloodline."

Zhong Yi could feel Wen Tao’s genuine care for him, so he had always been very generous in return.

If it weren’t for the Soul Contracting Gu Mother that Wen Tao had given him, Zhong Yi would never have been able to help Tao En become a Six-finger Creator.

Previously, when Zhong Yi had given him a dozen or so pieces of Drunken Dragon Jade, Wen Tao had felt comfortable accepting them.

After all, back then Wen Tao had found rare materials like the Oasis Mandala for Zhong Yi.

But now, seeing Zhong Yi hand him a full 200 pieces of Drunken Dragon Jade, Wen Tao felt too embarrassed to accept.

It was precisely because he had used Drunken Dragon Jade before that Wen Tao understood its value all the more clearly.

Seeing this, Zhong Yi took the initiative and said to Wen Tao,

"Brother Tao, I’ve formed a faction called Soul Soil."

"The faction was only recently established, so I didn’t extend an invitation to you and Sister Zhuo at the time."

"I was wondering, would you be willing to join Soul Soil?"

On the Virtual Source Network, Zhong Yi’s Soul Soil had two Zhenxing C Level Talents.

In reality, however, even including Luke, Soul Soil had fewer than ten members in total.

It was a total ragtag operation!

Wen Tao and Lin Zhuo were not only Celestial Destiny Seekers but also exceptionally skilled in management; they were arguably the exact kind of talent Soul Soil needed most right now.

Wen Tao had heard long ago that Zhong Yi had established his own faction.

Although Wen Tao didn’t yet know that Flower Venerable had joined Soul Soil, he was aware that Tao En, the Six-finger Middle Tier Creator, was a member of Soul Soil.

Faced with Zhong Yi’s invitation, whether for the sake of his own future development or simply because it was a faction created by Zhong Yi, Wen Tao chose to join without a moment’s hesitation!

Seeing that Wen Tao had decided to join Soul Soil, Zhong Yi placed the handful of Drunken Dragon Jade into Wen Tao’s broad palm.

"Brother Tao, now that we’re all in the same faction, you have even less reason to stand on ceremony with me."

"As for Sister Zhuo, I’ll go ask her what she thinks in a bit."

Wen Tao knew Lin Zhuo very well and was certain she would also be willing to join the faction Zhong Yi had founded.

Now that he had joined Soul Soil, Wen Tao no longer stood on ceremony with Zhong Yi.

After storing the precious Drunken Dragon Jade in his Soul Base, Wen Tao wanted to ask Zhong Yi about the future direction of Soul Soil.

Only by understanding the faction’s direction could he better contribute to its growth.

Hearing Wen Tao’s question, Zhong Yi pondered for a moment before speaking with great solemnity.

"Brother Tao, I recall you and Sister Zhuo mentioning that Star Night gave you both Source Material Celestial Shuttles."

"You logged into the Virtual Source Network when you were at the Peak of the Fantasy Realm, before you advanced to the Mythical Realm."

"I know Dragon’s Roost Continent is a total mess right now, but I think rather than focusing our efforts on the Xin Xia Federation or the continent itself, we should set our sights on the Virtual Source Network!"

Zhong Yi paused for a moment before continuing.

"Brother Tao, to be honest with you, Master Tao En obtained a World Dragon during the Holy War for the Origin."

"After being nurtured, this World Dragon gained an Exclusive Trait that allows it to travel to other worlds."

"I think you know what I mean!"

Zhong Yi had many secrets, like the Soul-Controlling Flower and the Flowing Soul Soil it secreted. He would never let anyone know about the Fertility Creation Ant Queen or even the Thousand-Eyed Moon Demon. He wouldn’t even tell Zhong Chenghuai or Zhong Ling, who were always by his side, nor would he inform the people he controlled via the Soul Nourishing Gu Mother.

After all, the best way to keep a secret from getting out is to be the only one who knows it.

But a Guardian Beast like the Cloud Ridge World Dragon, which was integral to the future development of Soul Soil, was something Zhong Yi could afford to let others know about!

As Zhong Yi spoke, his eyes were filled with anticipation and ambition for the future.

Upon hearing this, Wen Tao’s expression froze for a moment.

Then, just like Zhong Yi’s, his eyes filled with boundless ambition.

Wen Tao had always been a passionate and ambitious man.

Zhong Yi’s words had instantly opened up a whole new perspective for him.

"Xiaoyi, I understand what you mean!"

"After we reach the Immortal Tier, Ah Zhuo and I will do everything we can to see if we can qualify for the major examination held by the Wanyu Soul Fighting Company."

"If we don’t get the chance to become C Level Talents, Ah Zhuo and I can handle the more mundane, internal work for the faction."

"If you’re going to build a faction on the Virtual Source Network, you’ll definitely need people to handle administration and external affairs."

Wen Tao had a clear understanding of his and Lin Zhuo’s capabilities.

Wen Tao felt that obtaining 2,000 Soul Fighting Points to become C Level Talents would be incredibly difficult for him and Lin Zhuo, even after they reached the Immortal Tier.

But as members of a faction, they couldn’t be without their own value.

That’s why Wen Tao proactively took on those more mundane tasks.

Wen Tao had a feeling that with Zhong Yi’s Talent, any faction he created—whether in the Guardian Beast World or on the Virtual Source Network—was bound to have a bright future!

Rather than being the faction’s sharp edge, he would prefer to be the cornerstone that ensured its stable internal operation.

After Zhong Yi asked Lin Zhuo, she also gladly joined Soul Soil.

Lin Zhuo and Wen Tao were cut from the same cloth; both possessed great ambition and a broad perspective.

Zhong Yi’s decision to focus their future development on the Virtual Source Network didn’t deter Lin Zhuo and Wen Tao in the slightest. On the contrary, it served as an inspiration to them both.

Zhong Yi arranged with Wen Tao and Lin Zhuo to call them the next time he logged into the Virtual Source Network.

They would all meet at the Soul Fighting Bar they frequented.

Recently, Wen Tao and Lin Zhuo were busy pushing to break through to the Immortal Tier.

After advancing to the Immortal Tier, they would still have to explore Secret Realms, so they would be busy for quite some time.

For the time being, Soul Soil didn’t require any external relations or internal management on the Virtual Source Network.

The priority was still on Wen Tao and Lin Zhuo increasing their strength.