Beast Tamer Ascension

Vol 3 Chapter 42: Demonic Arts, Divine Dragon Transformation

"It’s called Niu Di, from the Great Strength Bull Demon Clan, the son of the Bull Demon King. Mid Demon Core Stage cultivation, and currently the strongest member of the Sparrowfeather Squad.

"If you want to challenge it, think carefully." Xu Qingyao spoke.

Lin Jing nodded indifferently. This one would do.

He had already concealed his Longevity Body, yet this big black bull had the audacity to say he looked tasty? Unforgivable.

"Interesting..." The Bull Captain shifted from lying down to standing on all fours, his thunderous voice rumbling, "Kid, I’ll give you three moves first. Don’t say I bullied you."

"The captain’s getting serious..." The other Sparrowfeather members shrugged, thinking this Fire Dragon Alchemist was simply asking for trouble. The Great Strength Bull Demons were born as battle gods—an infant calf’s single horn could shatter mountains. This guy was the only bloodline heir of the Bull Demon King, his power was terrifying beyond compare. Even among them, not a single late-stage Demon Core cultivator was his match.

"Three moves, huh... Then don’t go back on your word. I only just learned this move, so I’m not fully familiar with it yet..." Lin Jing nodded and directly activated the Fusion Secret Art through the Beast Taming Art.

Boom!

During this process, Lin Jing's cultivation realm also underwent a transformation. From mid Foundation Establishment, he instantly surged to a level comparable to Core Formation. A dazzling false core, radiant like the sun, emerged in his dantian.

"Roar..." Lin Jing let out a low growl.

Within the blazing light, his body grew immense and powerful. Every inch of his muscles seemed to have been tempered a thousand times over, brimming with explosive strength. Red scales covered his body, burning like the sun, flashing with a dangerous and mysterious radiance.

"It's the Fusion Secret Art of the Beast Taming Sect! So the Holy Maiden really passed this technique to him!"

Seeing Lin Jing was indeed a Beast Taming cultivator, the other members of Sparrowfeather gasped.

"This guy isn’t simple. His contracted beast is actually from the Royal Blood Dragon Clan! A beast like that actually submitted to a human?"

"A dragon clan beast, so what..." The Bull Captain laughed heartily, not taking it seriously, nor did he interrupt the slow fusion process. Lin Jing’s transformation was indeed impressive, but to him, it was nothing remarkable.

However, in the next second, his laughter suddenly stopped.

A wave of intense heat radiated from Lin Jing’s body.

Sizzle—

In an instant, a terrifying heat scorched his entire body, the scent of roasted meat filling the mountain peak.

It was just a simple "temperature exchange," yet the Bull Captain let out a wretched scream.

"Moo—!"

His body sizzled with oil, and in sheer terror, he stomped backward, leaping over ten meters away. His Demon Core shone brightly as he instinctively activated his core’s divine ability.

Bones and muscles twisted, heaven and earth rumbled—he transformed into a towering minotaur. His physical strength nearly doubled.

Meanwhile, the ground where he had stood, centered around Lin Jing, had already melted into magma.

The searing heatwave threatened to dissolve the entire mountain.

The other Sparrowfeather members, all wide-eyed in shock, retreated hastily, feeling the unbearable heat.

"What kind of flame is this? The temperature is insane!"

"You idiots, it’s the False Core Technique..."

The most shocked of all was Ouyang Hao. He instantly recognized it—this was the same high-temperature technique Lin Jing had passed onto him!

But he never expected Lin Jing to unleash it with such terrifying power.

The Bull Captain had been forced back by heat alone. Without his core’s divine ability to protect him, he would’ve turned into roast beef already!

"Captain, how do you like your meat cooked?"

Dragon-formed Lin Jing teased with a grin, raising his palm.

In the Bull Captain’s horrified gaze, a multicolored flaming handprint descended from the sky.

Its monstrous heat and devastating force—no matter how much the black bull used his Demon Core divine ability, it was impossible to resist. His body felt like it was being dehydrated, his very soul on the verge of being roasted.

"Bro, slow down with your divine ability! This captain... is done for—"

A smaller white bull from the squad shuddered.

Boom!

The flaming hand halted inches above the Bull Captain, never making direct contact.

Yet, just from the residual heat, his body was nearly cooked.

Even Xu Qingyao licked her lips, feeling a sudden craving for roasted beef.

Crushing.

The other Sparrowfeather members widened their eyes.

They were certain—if that flame palm had landed, the Bull Captain would be dead.

Their shock ran even deeper.

Even the personal disciples of the Demon Ancestors themselves... would they have such overwhelming power?

"....."

"Maybe with this Holy Son, we can actually compete against the other two..."

Xu Qingyao’s beautiful eyes gleamed with excitement.

The Sparrowfeather Squad wasn’t weak.

But compared to the two Holy Sons of the Demon Court, who had spent years accumulating power, they were nothing.

The First and Seventh Holy Sons—both had Demon Ancestor inheritance and even past inheritors as followers!

"He actually smells pretty good."

Lin Jing quickly reverted to his normal form.

The Fusion Secret Art consumed a massive amount of energy.

And simultaneously fusing seven different exotic flames to enhance his high-temperature technique took an even greater toll.

Yet when he glanced at the little Bull Prince, seeing a mid Demon Core Stage cultivator with a royal bloodline utterly subdued, he knew—

No matter how high the cost, this move was worth it.

"My blood feels like it’s about to ignite..."

He muttered to himself.

Initially, he had contracted the Dragonblood Carp to balance the Ice Soul Gu’s power.

Now, it seemed like he needed the Ice Soul Physique to cool himself down.

Xu Qingyao spoke, "From now on, Fire Dragon Alchemist will be your captain. If anyone is dissatisfied, challenge him yourself."

No one objected.

None of the Sparrowfeather members wanted to be roasted alive.

This guy wasn’t an alchemist—he was a chef!

After Lin Jing officially became the new captain of Sparrowfeather, the squad departed.

Meanwhile, Senior Brother Ouyang was deeply shaken.

Determined, he resolved to make the Fox Demoness, Hong’er, cultivate the Solar False Core Technique.

Then, he too fused with her—double cores shining brilliantly!

Lin Jing, on the other hand, received a heavy reward from Senior Sister Tian.

The eldest senior sister beamed with joy.

"You really weren’t bluffing. With power like this, you truly are the number one prodigy of the Ancient Celestial Kingdom..."

"When the Holy Maiden Tea Ceremony comes, the followers of the other two Holy Maidens and their Demon Ancestor heirs—I'll leave them to you!"

Lin Jing remained unfazed.

"Senior Sister, just remember to give me the technique. Little Fire Dragon’s power still has room to grow."

Xu Qingyao laughed.

"Of course, I’ve already decided which one is best for it."

"Ouyang mentioned it was originally a Dragonblood Carp from the Beast Taming Sect, right? But now, it’s already successfully leaped over the Dragon Gate.

"Yet just now, beyond its dragon aura, I also sensed Kirin Flame from your beast fire.

"Does it also have Kirin bloodline?"

"That’s right," Lin Jing nodded.

"In that case, compared to ordinary fire-attribute demonic arts, I think Divine Dragon Transformation would suit it better.

"With its flames, none of the Demon Court’s fire arts could compare."

Lin Jing fell silent.

After all, this was a divine flame ability from an Immortal’s inheritance.

"What is Divine Dragon Transformation?"

"A top-tier demonic beast cultivation technique that refines bloodline transformation abilities, perfect for dragon-blooded beasts.

"Most dragon-blooded beasts have complex ancestry with diverse forms.

"By cultivating Divine Dragon Transformation, they can master their ancestral power and possess four beast forms—

(Normal Form): Best balance of attributes, optimal energy control, and fastest cultivation speed.

(Attack Form): Attack power multiplied several times, but defense and speed reduced.

(Defense Form): Physical durability multiplied several times, but attack and speed weakened.

(Speed Form): Speed multiplied several times, but attack and defense lowered.

"By cultivating Divine Dragon Transformation, it can train multiple forms—Carp Form, Divine Dragon Form, Kirin Form—each with extreme attributes, shifting forms to adapt to various battle and non-battle scenarios."