Beast Tamer Ascension

Vol 3 Chapter 43: Making Big News

"I see, Divine Dragon Transformation, huh... It certainly is an interesting technique." Lin Jing nodded after hearing the explanation.

"It does seem to suit it..."

Normal Form: Balanced attributes, strongest control, fastest cultivation speed. Since there was no need for daily combat, it could remain in this form most of the time.

Its daily tasks were alchemy and cultivation, and alchemy required precise control!

When battle was necessary, it could enter Attack Form, greatly enhancing the destructive power of its techniques.

As for Defense Form, it would work best in combination with Fusion, Beast-Weaponization, and other techniques to enhance Lin Jing’s own defenses as a Beast Tamer.

Finally, Speed Form would be the most effective for traveling.

"If there are no objections, I’ll go ahead and exchange for Divine Dragon Transformation," Xu Qingyao said. "Once it cultivates this technique, forming its core later will make it much stronger than naturally reaching Core Formation."

This Demon Court... was pretty great. If only he could bring it under the Beast Taming Sect.

After that, Lin Jing temporarily stayed at the Holy Maiden’s Demon Palace and was given his own cultivation cave.

The cultivation environment here was excellent, even better than the academy’s caves. No wonder the members of Sparrowfeather all chose to cultivate here.

With a stable cultivation environment, Lin Jing first studied the Chameleon Demon Core and became proficient in controlling its enhancement abilities. Then, he began consuming Hidden Dragon Fortune to deduce the formula for Five-Element Treant Pills.

This involved modifying Reflective Diamondwood, Bloodsucking Devil Vine, Exploding Firefruit, and Earth Vein Spirit Tree into organ-like structures for the Pine Leaf Mouse.

The day those major organs were refined into its body would also be the day it reached Core Formation.

However, after starting the deduction of these four Treant Pills, Lin Jing encountered a problem—his Hidden Dragon Fortune was running low.

He had already spent a massive amount on learning illusions, deducing the Solar False Core, cultivating Beast Taming techniques, and Three Heads, Six Arms.

Now, as time passed, he had gone too long without using his "real identity" to stir things up, leading to a slower acquisition of Hidden Dragon Fortune.

At this rate, it might not be enough to complete the four pills, let alone the later Transformation Pill or Heavenly Demon Physique cultivation, both of which would require fortune-based deduction.

"I need a way to gather more Hidden Dragon Fortune..."

Lin Jing fell into deep thought.

"...I got it!"

Suddenly, his eyes lit up with an idea.

"The decline in fame is clearly because I haven't appeared in too long. But my real body is in the Demon Court... As long as I send a clone out to make some waves, people will start talking about me again!"

"Perfect timing—Pine Leaf Mouse has been learning Wood Clone Technique, and with my Chameleon Demon Core-enhanced illusions, I can send an illusionary clone and a wood clone to stir up some chaos."

He started brainstorming what major events were happening in Qingzhou.

Something with as much attention as the Alchemy Conference in a few years—something with maximum exposure!

Since it was just a clone, there was no fear of death.

"If I can’t think of anything, I’ll just ask Senior Sister later. For now, I’ll prepare the clone."

Summoning Pine Forest Jing, he discussed the plan with it. The little green-eyed Pine Leaf Mouse initially nodded, but then furiously shook its head!

Everlasting Emperor’s Longevity Art had reached minor mastery, allowing it to create Wood Clones!

According to Senior Pine, wood clones were much stronger than ordinary clone techniques.

However, they had a major flaw!

This flaw was precisely why Pine Leaf Mouse had never made up its mind to create a bunch of clones to help tend its crops!

"What’s the problem? We have long lifespans anyway. Worst case, I’ll refine an Longevity Pill for you with Longevity Blood later." Lin Jing reassured it.

The Pine Leaf Mouse was hesitant because creating Wood Clones consumed a significant amount of life essence.

Though it didn’t directly reduce lifespan, depleting too much life essence at once could still shorten one’s life.

Of course... the more life essence consumed, the stronger the Wood Clones would be.

"Sigh..." Pine Leaf Mouse hesitated for a moment but eventually sighed and agreed.

After all, this was to accumulate reputation fortune for itself, aiding in the deduction of the Treant Pills.

It decided—it would sacrifice two years of lifespan to create a Wood Clone.

Lifespan was also part of its hoarding obsession... naturally, it didn’t want to waste too much.

"That’s enough." Lin Jing grinned.

Without further delay, Pine Leaf Mouse consumed a massive amount of life essence and spawned a delicate Wood Squirrel and a Wooden Humanoid Clone.

Visually, these wooden clones looked nothing like Pine Leaf Mouse or Lin Jing. Their physical composition was entirely different.

However, compared to other clone techniques, these Wood Clones were significantly superior—not only were they brimming with vitality, making them look more like living beings, but they also inherited most of Pine Leaf Mouse’s spells.

Apart from Glazed Immortal Eyes, abilities like Spatial Flying Leaf Technique were all passed down!

"...Now, let me enhance them further."

Lin Jing formed hand seals, activating the Chameleon Demon Core, imbuing the clones with two illusions strengthened by a royal-grade demon core.

These two illusions, naturally, were the Pine Leaf Mouse Illusion and the Lin Jing Illusion.

Crafting other illusions required effort, but conjuring his own and Pine Leaf Mouse’s was effortless—no one understood them better than themselves.

After receiving souls through Soul Infusion Art, the Wood Squirrel and Wooden Humanoid Clone transformed once again, taking on Lin Jing’s and Pine Leaf Mouse’s true appearances.

Indistinguishable from the real ones.

Their aura was identical to their originals.

"Still not enough."

Lin Jing continued casting.

"Inverse Void Art!"

With a low chant, the illusionary souls of the wood clones turned tangible, exuding an overwhelming presence.

More realistic. More powerful.

"So real... No wonder Elder Zheng from Thousand Illusions Mountain said that illusions can not only transform into beasts but also into beautiful Dao partners!"

Several days later.

Xu Qingyao came to check on Lin Jing and tossed him a demon bone inscribed with runes.

"Divine Dragon Transformation is imprinted within. Crush it to receive the inheritance memory. However, this demon bone has restrictions—after learning Divine Dragon Transformation, you cannot pass it down to others through any form of writing, speech, or transmission. It’s the Demon Court’s way of protecting techniques."

"Understood." Lin Jing nodded.

Most special secret techniques had similar restrictions.

For instance, Inverse Void Art of Thousand Illusions Mountain could only be learned at specific locations within the sect.

The Core Inheritance Techniques of the Beast Taming Sect could only be studied alongside the Beast Taming Art.

The Hidden Dragon Secret Arts of Hidden Dragon Academy could only be transmitted via academy elders using special artifacts.

"Roar!"

Little Fire Dragon excitedly flew out from the pendant on Lin Jing’s meditation staff—it had been waiting for this technique for a long time!

Crack.

It grabbed the demon bone with its claws and crushed it.

In an instant, the inheritance memory of Divine Dragon Transformation flooded its mind.

The complex information made it immediately fly off to the side, closing its eyes in deep absorption.

Seeing this, Lin Jing turned to Senior Sister.

"Are there any major upcoming events in Qingzhou?"

"What for?" Xu Qingyao asked.

"I want to make some big news."

Lin Jing extended his hand, making a tight fist.

Xu Qingyao: ?