Beast Tamer Ascension-Chapter 36Book 4: : The Fall of the Demon Court

Vol 4 Chapter 36: The Fall of the Demon Court

Not long after, Lin Jing's avatars headed toward Bodhi Temple.

Their departure was unusually grand.

Though not as imposing as the Nine Dragons Carriage, flying on a tree was still incredibly rare.

A pine tree stretched across the clouds, with Lin Jing sitting cross-legged atop it, while the Pine Leaf Mouse on his shoulder controlled everything.

“The Holy Son of the Demon Court...

“He’s actually still in the Western Desert!”

“He’s already obtained the Golden Light Gu. Is there still something he needs here? Where is he going?”

Lin Jing’s appearance drew the attention of most Western Desert cultivators. These days, with the Dragon Carp having soloed the Holy Son of the Solar Temple, Lin Jing’s reputation had once again surged.

Coupled with his monumental feat of reviving the Demon Race, his fame could now rival that of the Ancient Imperial Princes and other top-tier prodigies.

“That direction… it’s Bodhi Temple...”

Finally, as he neared his destination, the Western Desert cultivators confirmed Lin Jing’s endpoint.

“I wonder, Your Highness, what business brings you to Bodhi Temple?” Lin Jing had just entered the city when a serene voice echoed in his ears from the void.

Lin Jing smiled and said, “Naturally, I have important matters to discuss.”

“Please.” The abbot of Bodhi Temple extended an invitation.

A spatial portal immediately opened in front of the avatar.

Inside the temple, in a courtyard.

On the other end of the portal, a stone table and tea had already been set. An old monk sat across from Lin Jing and asked, “May I ask, Your Highness, what important matters do you wish to discuss with Bodhi Temple?”

Lin Jing got straight to the point and produced a mutated Bodhi Leaf. “I’ve heard Bodhi Temple has long sought to cultivate the Bodhi Tree into a golden-silver Bodhi Tree within the Bodhi Heaven but has yet to succeed. Though I am unworthy, I’ve been inside the Bodhi Heaven and have studied the Bodhi Tree to some extent. I’ve also performed modifications on the Bodhi Leaf, and the results were excellent.”

“However, lacking a complete Bodhi Tree, the cultivation results weren’t optimal. I’ve come here today to propose cooperation — let the Demon Court assist the Buddhist Sect in modifying and cultivating the Bodhi Tree!”

The old monk nodded and asked, “And how does Your Highness propose we cooperate?”

Lin Jing smiled. “Bodhi Temple would need to provide some Bodhi Trees to be transplanted to Qingzhou for research by the Demon Court.”

The old monk shook his head. “Your Highness, the Bodhi Tree is a sacred treasure of the Buddhist Sect and cannot leave our grounds. However, if you are sincere about cooperation, you may stay in Bodhi Temple for an extended period.”

“No can do. Only Qingzhou’s environment is suitable for plant modification. And I’m not asking the Buddhist Sect to donate anything — at most, in a hundred years, whether successful or not, I’ll return the Bodhi Trees intact.”

“Senior, there’s no need to reject me so quickly. Why not first take a look at my modified Bodhi Leaf results?” Lin Jing offered the Bodhi Leaf and spoke calmly.

The abbot of Bodhi Temple fell into deep thought. “Regardless of the effectiveness of this Bodhi Leaf, the decision concerning the Bodhi Tree is not mine alone. If Your Highness doesn’t mind, you may stay here a few days while I consult with the other Buddhist powerhouses.”

Lin Jing waved his hand. “I’m pressed for time. I don’t believe a high monk of the Void Mystical Stage can’t make a decision about a single tree.”

“You said it yourself — once I’ve seen the results of your Bodhi Leaf modification, I’ll know what decision to make.”

“This Bodhi Leaf here...”

At Bodhi Temple, Thunder Dragon began negotiating with the abbot. When he explained the new effects of the Bodhi Leaf, the old monk indeed revealed a look of disbelief.

What the Buddhist Sect had been able to draw out from the Bodhi Leaf was extremely limited — and just with one leaf, Thunder Dragon could produce such an improved cultivation effect?

How on earth did he do it?

.....

“Looks like things are progressing smoothly on the avatar’s end.”

“Then let’s wait and see what good news comes." While the avatar negotiated at Bodhi Temple, Lin Jing’s main body also held a piece of the mutated Bodhi Leaf.

Since he still hadn’t managed to comprehend the Heavenly Demon Physique after all this time, perhaps he simply wasn’t compatible with this secret art. That being the case, maybe this Bodhi Leaf could help...

The appearance of this leaf was an unexpected blessing, with effects entirely different from the Fortune Gold List, Hidden Dragon Secret Art, or the orthodox Bodhi Tree.

So, the Dragon Carp began refining Immortal Flame.

The Ice Soul Gu devoured the Golden Light Gu.

Lin Jing cultivated the Heavenly Demon Physique.

As for the Pine Leaf Mouse, it obediently synthesized more mutated Bodhi Leaves for Lin Jing’s cultivation.

A large number of Bodhi Leaves were to be purchased from the Buddhist City by the Thunder Dragon prodigies.

However, a few days later, the Thunder Dragon Ancestor suddenly interrupted their cultivation with a loud shout.

“Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Quick, follow me and escape!”

The Thunder Dragon Ancestor arrived in a panic, his face anxious, leaving Lin Jing utterly confused mid-cultivation.

But in the next moment, Lin Jing’s expression also changed — he sensed that the two avatars he had sent out had been destroyed.

“What happened?” Lin Jing asked.

“A powerful being from the Demonic Sky Realm used some unknown method to easily tear through the boundary wall maintained by many Dao-Seeking cultivators of Tianyuan!”

“Forget ten years — it didn’t even hold for one.”

“Her Majesty the Demon Emperor, together with several Dao-Seeking cultivators, fought to repel the invasion. But multiple factions, fearing the rise of the Demon Court, struck Her Majesty from the shadows during the battle. Though the initial wave of invaders was barely repelled, Her Majesty suffered serious injuries and went missing. Before disappearing, she used a secret art to send me a message — to take you and flee the Western Desert, and beware the Buddhist Sect.”

“The Demon Court... may be doomed.”

“Have they all gone insane?” Lin Jing was stunned. With foreign enemies at the gates, these Dao-Seeking cultivators were still worried about the rise of the Demon Race.

“Let’s go!” Lin Jing’s heart tightened. He decided to follow the warning and escape.

But it seemed they were already too late. Just as the Thunder Dragon Ancestor opened a spatial portal, a scorching aura descended upon them. A vast Buddhist light appeared, like a blazing sun, illuminating the Immortal-Burying Volcano even more brightly.

A majestic Buddha’s silhouette emerged, standing tall between heaven and earth. Although his face was serene and benevolent, brows like crescent moons and lips curved in a gentle smile, his presence made both Lin Jing and the Thunder Dragon Ancestor tense up.

“Solar Temple’s Buddha.”

This person’s hands naturally formed a dharma seal. Every movement seemed to illustrate the cycles of karma and reincarnation. He sat calmly upon a blazing sun, gazing down at the Thunder Dragon Ancestor and Lin Jing. “Holy Son of the Demon Court, you’ve managed to refine a Transformation Pill and modify the Bodhi Tree — presumably thanks to those two rare beasts. With the current crisis in Tianyuan Realm, their power is crucial. Hand them over to the Buddhist Sect for cultivation. That would be the best outcome — for them and for Tianyuan Realm.”

As he finished speaking, the surrounding space had already been sealed. The Thunder Dragon Ancestor’s eyes narrowed, and he whispered, “Your Highness, I’ll do everything I can to protect your escape.”

Crack!

The moment his words fell, a terrifying pressure engulfed Lin Jing and the Thunder Dragon Ancestor. The latter instantly exploded into a mist of blood, falling dead before Lin Jing’s eyes.

“Deceitful nonsense.” The Buddha gently raised his hand. Beside Lin Jing, the struggling Pine Leaf Mouse and Dragon Carp were yanked up by an invisible giant hand, completely unable to resist. Lin Jing’s eyes turned bloodshot. In that moment, it was as if something in his body had switched on — flames burst from within him.

“B*ld donkey, you dare?!” Lin Jing felt like his body was about to explode. His lifespan burned like mad. At that moment, he actually comprehended the Heavenly Demon Physique!

Late Core Formation... Core Formation Perfection... Early Nascent Soul...

But the next instant, a tiny mushroom popped out from inside Lin Jing, shouting in horror: “Stop burning! Stop burning! It’s all fake! It’s all an illusion it created! Don’t waste your lifespan!”

Lin Jing: ?