Beast Tamer Ascension

Book 2: Chapter 79: The World Beneath the Frozen Pool

Vol 2 Chapter 79: The World Beneath the Frozen Pool

The Air Domain, once a principal battleground during the Celestial Palace and Celestial Alliance era, is littered with the remains of countless Void Mystical cultivators. Ruins and secret realms abound in this region, and many unknown cultivators have risen to prominence after gaining fortuitous encounters here. Most could trace their meteoric rise back to treasures found in the Air Domain.

Bordering the Snow Plains like the Great Wasteland, the Air Domain is often a sanctuary for rogue Snow Plains cultivators seeking resources. Unlike the more regulated Great Wasteland, the Air Domain is not just a treasure trove for the Ancient Celestial Kingdom but also a haven for outsiders.

After retrieving the and the from the Hundred Flower Valley, Lin Jing, accompanied by Senior Pine, set off for the Air Domain in

“Senior Brother Tian Huihua…”

Bai Yuran froze in shock as the man appeared before her.

“Enough games. Time to return to Tianji Pavilion,” Tian Huihua said calmly.

“W-when did you find me?” Bai Yuran stammered.

“I’ve been following you since you left for the Great Wasteland.” Tian Huihua stared at her impassively.

Bai Yuran took a step back, forcing a smile. “I just gave Lin Jing a divination. I wanted to…”

“No,” Tian Huihua interrupted, shaking his head. “Discovering the Beast Taming Sect’s Holy Son’s secret was your chance encounter, and our master allowed you to pursue it. But now that your divination has tied this matter to the Yin Corpse Sect, you cannot involve yourself further.”

“Why not…?”

“This escapade has earned you some credit,” Tian Huihua replied. “The Yin Corpse Sect possesses the corpse of a celestial beast. They’ve long sought to refine it into a puppet. However, their efforts have been repeatedly thwarted by the Ancient Celestial Kingdom’s interference. One of their ancestors even lost his body in the process.”

“Is he the one targeting Lin Jing?” Bai Yuran asked, startled.

“Most likely,” Tian Huihua replied.

“Why would he want to seize Lin Jing’s body? That seems… unusual.”

“Our master suspects the Yin Corpse Sect lost a crucial resource needed for refining the celestial corpse. Without it, they can’t continue their project. Your divination suggests they may be seeking a substitute.”

Tian Huihua explained, “Refining and controlling a celestial corpse requires not only immense death energy but also a delicate balance with life energy. By targeting Lin Jing’s Longevity Body, they aim to integrate its vitality into the process, turning their failure into an opportunity. However, this is only speculation.”

“The Demon-Slaying Bureau has been informed and should already have experts protecting Lin Jing. His choice to head for the Air Domain rather than return to the academy aligns with their plans. Letting the Yin Corpse Sect ancestor think there’s hope for possession is the best way to draw him out. The bureau likely wants to capture him alive.”

“Moreover, Lin Jing appears to have a powerful protector by his side. You needn’t worry about him.”

Though Bai Yuran nodded, her curiosity remained piqued.

“Is this the place, Senior?”

Days later, in the Air Domain, Lin Jing stood atop a snowy peak, gazing at the pristine white expanse below. Beneath the snowline, hardy plants like snow lotuses dotted the landscape. Despite the chill, the area seemed no different from other snowy mountains.

“It’s luck that brought us here,” Senior Pine said after surveying the mountain. “For thousands of years, this place seems to have gone unnoticed. For cultivators practicing ice techniques, this would be an ideal spot for a sect, a family, or a cave abode.”

“Most extreme cold regions are already occupied. Finding a wild one like this is rare. Don’t be fooled by appearances, though. Beneath this mountain lies a frozen pool, and that pool connects to a cavern—a true extreme cold region!”

“Long ago, an Iceheart Snow Lotus grew here, gaining sentience from the cold energy.”

Lin Jing was intrigued. “Senior, are you saying that Iceheart Snow Lotus is…?”

“Dead,” Senior Pine replied curtly. “And before you ask, it wasn’t me. A group of cultivators refined it into avatars to reach the Nascent Soul Transformation Stage. I happened to witness it and avenged the lotus.”

“What happened to its remains?”

“Don’t ask.”