Beast Tamer Ascension

Vol 3 Chapter 38: A Newcomer to the Demon Court

The events in Tianqing City continued to ferment, spreading across Qingming Path and even reaching the surrounding regions.

Xu Qingyao and Ouyang Hao were certain that as soon as Lin Jing heard the news, he would immediately understand—Senior Sister had already taken care of Tai Xuan Sect’s problem. Hurry back to the agreed meeting place!

However, despite their long wait, Lin Jing never showed up!

“This guy… don’t tell me he got captured by the Demonic Sect while on the run?” Xu Qingyao speculated.

“No way…” Ouyang Hao frowned. “Junior Brother’s illusion techniques are good enough to deceive even Nascent Soul cultivators. He shouldn’t be in any real danger…”

Still, they were puzzled. With the short amount of time that had passed, where could Lin Jing have possibly gone? By all logic, he shouldn’t have been able to travel far.

Finally, as their meeting date drew closer, a pair of eyes slowly opened in the Hourglass World.

“I finally got the Three Heads, Six Arms Technique to the entry level after nearly a year… Not easy, but at least it wasn’t as difficult as the Heavenly Demon Physique.”

Unfortunately, the technique’s only real effect at the moment was allowing him to simultaneously control six magical artifacts—but he didn’t have any that suited him.

Right now, his hands were full of whips, hammers, swords, and halberds…

But they were all just loot from the Cavern Heaven battles—at most mid-grade artifacts, and not even ones he was proficient with.

The true strength of this technique lay in wielding multiple artifacts at once…

But if the user lacked high-quality weapons, or if they didn’t match his fighting style, then it was rather awkward and impractical.

“Well, at least I’ve learned it. I can find the right artifacts later. What I really need is a set of six interconnected weapons…”

Lin Jing dismissed his transformed body and glanced around the still-barren Hourglass World, shaking his head.

The place was strangely desolate—despite the Pine Leaf Mouse’s long efforts at reforesting it, not a single plant had successfully taken root…

Still, even with the poor environment, the core effect of the place was incredible. It had taken him what felt like an eternity to grasp the Three Heads, Six Arms Technique, yet hardly any time had passed in the outside world.

Aside from his own gains, Fire Qilin Dragon had finally managed to finish refining its debt of pills and had even cultivated Yangflame after a long effort.

While its yang energy wasn’t as strong as someone with the Primordial Yang Body, it was still a fire dragon—naturally full of yang energy. By investing even more time, it had managed to replicate Ouyang Hao’s exotic flame.

Now, it possessed five exotic flames in total, its power nearing a critical breaking point. Even with its Dragon Emperor Bloodline, its current body was struggling to contain any more strength.

Its next step?

To compress and refine its internal power into an unparalleled Monster Core, triggering a complete transformation—paving the way to an even higher level of strength!

Meanwhile, back at the Nameless Pill Pavilion—

Lin Jing, now concealing his presence, returned from the Hourglass Space and looked around.

One person was slumped over a table. Another was dozing off on a chair.

Seeing the two like this, he fell into deep thought.

He stepped out of the pavilion, then walked back in—this time dispelling his third-layer illusion technique, fully grasping the situation.

“Senior Sister… Xu Qingyao?”

At that moment, the moment Lin Jing removed his invisibility, Xu Qingyao abruptly lifted her head from her slumped posture, her expression unreadable.

“The Holy Son, huh? He’s finally here.”

Lin Jing scratched his cheek. He figured he should probably explain that he had been trapped in an alternate space all along.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Xu Qingyao’s eyes swept over the young man dressed in Firecloud Pill Robes, looking genuinely surprised.

She had heard Ouyang Hao say that this Beast Taming Sect Holy Son was an expert in illusions…

But she hadn’t expected his abilities to be so advanced—even her demon senses couldn’t see through his disguised form.

No wonder he had survived as a Longevity Body cultivator.

This guy had some serious skills.

“Junior Brother!”

Just then, Ouyang Hao woke up, his eyes lighting up as he saw Lin Jing.

Damn it. If he had known Lin Jing would cut it so close to the meeting time, he wouldn’t have scheduled it so late!

“Thank you, Senior Sister and Senior Brother, for helping me out…” Lin Jing smiled. “I really appreciate it. That Cavern Heaven situation… was pretty unexpected.”

“So, do you still insist on wandering around alone?” Xu Qingyao stood up and asked,

“Junior Brother, come back with me. My palace isn’t located within the main Demon Court—the only ones nearby are Demon Emperor-level beings. With your illusion skills, no one will be able to see through your disguise.”

“Of course, I know you’re worried about running into Demon Ancestor-level monsters—or even a Demon Emperor himself.”

“But don’t worry. The Demon Emperor has been in seclusion for years, never making an appearance.”

“As for the Demon Ancestors within the Demon Court? Most of them reside within their own clan territories. Naturally, following me means you’ll eventually meet them—but if you have this, it won’t be a problem.”

Xu Qingyao tossed a Monster Core to Lin Jing.

The moment he caught it, his heart shook.

A Demon Emperor’s Core?!!!

Just by touching it, he understood its immense power.

“In the Demon Court, there’s a particular race called the Chameleon Clan. Even before they begin cultivating, they possess the innate ability to blend into their surroundings.”

“As they advance, they become incredibly skilled in illusion techniques. A Demon Emperor-level Chameleon can even deceive Demon Ancestors, slipping past them unnoticed.”

“Their Monster Cores have the ability to enhance illusion arts. This Chameleon Demon Emperor’s Core is something I exchanged from the Demon Court’s treasure vault long ago for my own safety. But I don’t need it anymore, so I’m giving it to you.”

“With your illusion techniques, combined with the enhancement of this Chameleon Monster Core, you won’t have to worry about exposing your true identity before a Demon Ancestor ever again.”

“So? Will you come with me now?”

Lin Jing grinned while holding the Chameleon Demon Emperor’s Core.

“No problem. From now on, wherever Senior Sister goes, I go. Whatever you need me to do, I’ll do it. That Transformation Pill—I’ll definitely refine it for you!”

After wandering aimlessly for so long, did Lin Jing not want a stable place?

Of course not.

He had just never felt safe enough before.

But now?

Senior Sister had given him absolute security.

Even more reliable than Senior Pine!

Xu Qingyao chuckled, appreciating his keen survival instincts.

“What’s your current alias?”

“Haven’t decided yet.” Lin Jing replied.

“You created a fake master named Fire Dragon Pill Sovereign—so from now on, you’ll be Fire Dragon Alchemist. You’ll be my official Pill Dao Guest Elder under the Demon Court. A new recruit.”

“I hear you’re pretty strong… Aside from refining Transformation Pills, I might need you for occasional battles. That a problem?”

“Battles?” Lin Jing blinked.

“The three Holy Maidens of the Demon Court don’t have equal resources, status, or treatment. Our power is determined by three things.”

“First—our individual strength.”

“Second—the progress of our research into Transformation Techniques.”

“Third—the talent and potential of our followers.”

“Since I joined the latest, I have the fewest powerful subordinates. I need to change that. If I can, I’ll get more resources for refining Transformation Pills.”

“Got it. Leave it to me.” Lin Jing nodded.

Even without Pine Leaf Mouse or Ice Soul Gu, just with his illusions and Fire Qilin Dragon, he was already quite strong.