Immortal through Beast Taming-Chapter 547 - 2: Earth

The Illusory Spirit Body said, "One year is enough, after all, the Celestial Destiny has already been nurtured. Once it emerges, it will almost immediately choose a Celestial Destiny Man. Perhaps, as we converse, the Celestial Destiny of the Ancient Immortal Realm has already chosen an ancient relic from Earth as its Celestial Destiny Man... if such a relic exists."

"Wait." Lin Jing couldn’t help but ask, "If we encounter such a situation upon arrival..."

"Could it be that once the Celestial Destiny Man emerges, it’s not permanent, and the Celestial Destiny can still be transferred?!"

"Heh heh..." The Illusory Spirit Body chuckled, "Indeed, nothing is truly predestined. Celestial Destiny will choose a Celestial Destiny Man it favors, but as cultivators, how could we resign to such predestinations?"

"In the Immortal Realm, someone has long researched the ’Celestial Destiny Seizure Technique’. As long as the Celestial Destiny Man hasn’t yet attained the position of Immortal Emperor, the Celestial Destiny can still be stripped from him and transferred to oneself."

"Before sending the three of you to Earth, I will impart the Celestial Destiny Seizure Technique to you. No matter which of the three of you acquires the Celestial Destiny, as long as the other two have the ability, they can seize it. I don’t care who the Celestial Destiny initially chooses, as long as it ultimately rests upon whom, that person will be nurtured by the Emperor and will be the Celestial Destiny Man to oppose the Demon Lord."

Lin Jing took a deep breath and asked, "What are the other two’s cultivation levels?"

"That I cannot tell you, nor can I reveal their identities. However, I can tell you this: both entered different Cultivation Realms earlier than you. After all, you are the last mortal summoned from Earth by the Emperor."

This... Lin Jing’s expression hardened. Theoretically, even if they began cultivation earlier, limited by the Longevity Body, their cultivation shouldn’t be too high.

Even conceding greatly, assuming the opponents have reached the Seeking Dao Cultivator stage, Lin Jing remained unfazed.

He could break through to Void Profound anytime, easily attaining Seeking Dao combat power with the Celestial Demon Body. Furthermore, with the immeasurable resources accumulated in this prime realm, Lin Jing saw no advantage the other two might hold over him.

Honestly, besides himself, he hadn’t heard of any impressive Longevity Bodies from either the immortal or demon sides.

It’s even likely that the other two haven’t even ventured beyond their Cultivation Realm. After pondering, Lin Jing felt reassured; it seemed he wouldn’t encounter significant danger on Earth.

"Give me three days to prepare, and I will follow you back to the Ancient Immortal Realm..."

"And, thank the Emperor for me..."

Lin Jing’s gaze was distant, with the opportunity before him. Truthfully, he very much wanted to look back.

How have his family fared without him...

This Immortal Emperor, regardless of his motives, since he granted Lin Jing a new life and another chance to see his family, Lin Jing would not disappoint him.

But before that, Lin Jing needed to choose someone worthy of trust to take over his throne and oversee the prime realm.

That person, Lin Jing had chosen long ago, was another Longevity Body, Gu Qianqiu.

Now that it was time to leave, Lin Jing was also due to fulfill his promise, passing on the promised immortal beast carcass and other items to her. In addition, there was the Dark Immortal Source, ensuring the Celestial Essence Realm could continually receive resources from the prime realm.

"Leaving?" Lin Jing approached, and Gu Qianqiu seemed to sense his presence. Over the past decades, she had felt Lin Jing’s growing weariness with the unchanging prime realm.

"Yes, the prime realm is yours now." Lin Jing tossed a spatial pouch to her and said, "But I won’t be returning to Celestial Essence; I’m heading elsewhere. Things I wish for you to handle are noted inside; then, you shall manage communication with the Celestial Essence Realm."

"Not afraid?"

Gu Qianqiu spoke calmly, "With the superior immortal aura and the aid that you have given me over the years, if I fail to guard the prime realm, I shall bring my head to face you."

Lin Jing chuckled, "No need to be so serious. I won’t be showing myself in the outside world for now. Before leaving, I’ll cause some more activity in the prime realm. No one will notice my departure anytime soon."

"Alright, safe journey." Gu Qianqiu did not ask further, nor did Lin Jing say much more. After meeting, they parted ways directly.

Lin Jing later visited the Stardust Realm ostentatiously, but soon, few knew that the hegemon who dominated the prime realm for five hundred years had silently departed...

......

Soon.

Ancient Immortal Realm, Earth.

China.

On a certain precipitous mountain peak, a figure appeared out of thin air. Lin Jing was still somewhat incredulous that he had truly returned to Earth simply by passing through a gate.

"Is this Huang Mountain within the Anhui Province... It’s not far from home." Lin Jing stood atop a peak, somewhat amazed, gaining a clearer understanding of what the Emperor’s servant had said. As a mortal, he certainly didn’t feel it before. Now, however, he could preliminarily judge that Earth’s Spiritual Qi had already been revived, at least before he transmigrated.

The Spiritual Qi within Huang Mountain had accumulated to a very dense level. As long as one’s talent was sufficient and had the right cultivation technique, Foundation Establishment should not be an issue; as for Core Formation, there might still be some challenges.

"Indeed worthy of being the Ancient Immortal Realm; the spatial barriers are more resilient. Attempting Spatial Teleportation would consume tenfold what it would in the prime realm... It seems adhering to Sword Flight would be best." Lin Jing shook his head, realizing Earth’s optimal travel might indeed be Sword Flight, as the Space Magic from comprehending spatial leaves and Celestial Demon Crossing both seemed less effective.

"However, if I break through to Void Profound, it might become easier." Lin Jing had lingered at the Divinity Transformation Stage too long and directly set up a formation to immediately break through to Void Profound.

With the Astral Dao Immortal Banner, cultivation-related endeavors wouldn’t waste much real time. Increasing his cultivation level would enhance his ability to obtain the Celestial Destiny.

"You’ve been holding back for so long; commence your breakthroughs now." Lin Jing called upon the long-dormant Pine Squirrels, who suppressed their realm. Suppressing realms was far tougher for them than for Lin Jing.

Yet.

Before Lin Jing had closed himself off, he sensed a wave of Spiritual Power swiftly approaching him...

It turned out to be a cultivator, seemingly at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Lin Jing realized his earlier lack of control over his aura upon arriving, not acclimated to environmental changes, had alerted the cultivators practicing atop Huang Mountain to its unusualness, assuming a Spiritual Object was emerging.

"Alright, I’ll first learn the current state of cultivation on Earth through this person."

A moment later, a young girl in a yellow dress descended swiftly from the clouds before Lin Jing. Discovering no Spiritual Object but a youth in ancient attire, with a cyan robe, she was visibly startled.

The next moment, her expression shifted, and she quickly bowed to apologize, "I didn’t know a senior was cultivating here. I will retreat immediately."

She turned to leave, inwardly alarmed at the higher cultivation than hers, suspecting Lin Jing might be a Foundation Establishment elder...