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Chapter 723: Chapter 361 Golden Treasure’s Ascension_2

Hearing Lin Yi’s words, Zhi Ling became instantly excited, nodded quickly, and ran straight into the nearby Cave Mansion to continue cultivating. Since creatures like Tiger Gate and Yuan Ba had higher cultivation levels, she was determined to transform before them.

Watching Zhi Ling work so diligently, Lin Yi smiled contentedly. He, too, needed to work hard on his cultivation to reach the Body Fusion Realm as soon as possible, and then he would have a lifespan of 8,000 years.

He walked slowly out of his Cave Mansion and went to the Demon Saint Palace, where he informed the three Monster Ancestors of his emergence from seclusion, to their surprise, “Dragon Friend, you’ve only been in seclusion for four years. Have you already finished?”

Monster Beasts have longer lifespans than the Human race, relying solely on their bloodline concentration for cultivation rather than the various wisdoms that assist humans in their cultivation.

Humans with lower-grade spiritual roots have a certain hope of advancing to higher realms, but Monster Beasts with inferior bloodlines can never hold such hope and are destined to become cannon fodder.

Therefore, when Monster Beasts from the Demon Tribe go into seclusion, especially after their transformation, they commonly start with several decades or a hundred years, making the Golden Serpent’s mere four years seem as short as taking a nap.

“Three venerable predecessors, as the saying goes ‘a day in the Cave Mansion, a thousand years in the mortal world.’ Our clan has special cultivation insights that have led to significant gains during these four years of seclusion,” Lin Yi said seriously, also seeking future benefits to speed up his cultivation levels.

In his Jiao Dragon identity among the Demon Tribe, he never intended to hide his cultivation realm, choosing to reveal his true level since, being a True Dragon descendant from the Immortal Realm, a fast cultivation speed was only normal.

The three Monster Ancestors didn’t inquire further, and smilingly nodded, “It’s good that you have gains. We wish Dragon Friend a smooth journey in the Spirit Profound Realm and an early return to our realm.”

They were friendly with Long Ao because they hoped to find a backer in the Immortal Realm or to have the opportunity to go there in case they failed in Crossing Tribulation. The quicker the Serpent progressed in cultivation, the sooner they could seize their chance.

“Thank you, three predecessors, for your guidance, which I, Long Ao, will never forget. I hope to continue seeking your advice in the future,” Lin Yi said with a bow, expressing his gratitude.

“Hahaha, don’t mention it. If you have any questions, just come to us any time,” the Monster ancestor of Golden Peng Clan spoke first, followed by nods from the Rat and Wolf Clan Monster Ancestors.

After leaving the Demon Saint Palace, Lin Yi also specifically visited the Serpent Clan to report to the Serpent Demon Ancestor, who agreed without hesitation to his request for future guidance.

Thus, he continued his plan to reap benefits, and when returning to his own Cave Mansion, he showed his true identity, as did Zhi Ling, because they needed to complete all of the Ascension Tribulations as quickly as possible.

As time went by, over two hundred years passed, and Lin Yi’s lifespan had reached over 1,400 years, his cultivation having progressed from the Third Level of Void Refinement to the current fifth level. It was only about three hundred years away from reaching the Refining Void Realm.

At this rate, there was no doubt he would reach the ninth layer within a millennium and might even create the Tenth Layer.

During this time, a few Spiritual Pets from the Demon Tribe ascended, including Golden Treasure from the Spirit Beast Dojo, that golden mouse.

Upon ascending, this little fellow seemed to sense that something was amiss and immediately released two phantom images of a giant ape and a Black Bear. It was said that they startled the Void Refinement Demon Clan guarding the Ascension Platform. Seizing the chaos, Golden Treasure broke the surrounding restrictions with its innate abilities.

If it hadn’t been for a Great Demon of the Integration Stage from the Fox Clan arriving in time, Golden Treasure might have indeed escaped. After being investigated by this great demon, it was discovered that it was the little Pale Gold Mouse’s doing. Initially wanting to discipline it, the Rat Clan Demon Ancestor, upon learning of Golden Treasure’s abilities, appeared himself and took the mouse away.

Even though the Fox Clan had some complaints, they dared not confront the Rat Clan Demon Ancestor.

Lin Yi also learned of these events quickly and told other Monster Beasts like White Painting and Big Bull. Big Bull mentioned that he and Golden Treasure were friends, so using the pretext of their acquaintance, he accompanied Big Bull to visit.

Zhi Ling, who was not far from Crossing her own Tribulation and learning of Golden Treasure’s ascension, was eager to take a look, so she accompanied them as well.

Golden Treasure was a little mouse, so after the transformation, he turned into a child, and judging by his appearance, he looked like a mischievous bear cub.

When Zhi Ling saw Golden Treasure, she almost burst out laughing. Such a tiny mouse had turned into a naughty child, and he was quite adorable too.

Previously in the dojo, Lin Yi always appeared as Overlord Identity and also instructed all disciples within the dojo not to divulge his information to others. Therefore, even though Big Bull found out through some means that the Overlord of Demon Slaying Spirit City was their leader, he didn’t spread the word.

Golden Treasure also didn’t reveal any information, merely saying that he had been cultivating in the Monster Forest of the Lower Realm and that he always thought the human race was full of bad eggs, wanting to wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

Hearing Golden Treasure’s words, Lin Yi couldn’t help but smile. From the shifty look in those rolling eyes, he knew for certain that there was no good intent.

Later, Big Bull also asked Golden Treasure whether he was willing to cultivate with the Rat Clan or follow Elder Long Ao.

At first, Golden Treasure was unmoved, but when Big Bull recounted the exploits of Lin Yi, the Golden Serpent, Golden Treasure’s eyes lit up, “I want to follow Elder Long Ao. I am a pale gold True Monarch Tian Xu, and Elder Long is a Golden Serpent. Our bloodlines are connected and in the Ancient Era, we might even have been relatives.”

Descendants of a True Dragon descending from the Immortal Realm, this was far more formidable than his initial identity as True Monarch Tian Xu. No matter where, clinging to the thickest thigh was definitely the right move. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The Demon Ancestor from the Rat Clan who had crossed tribulation was unable to sit still any longer. The bloodline and talent of this pale gold mouse were both extraordinarily remarkable. Although their Rat Clan also possessed the ability to transform and sneak around, they simply couldn’t compare with the mouse that ascended from the Lower Realm, particularly that enormous shadow which was nearly tangible, evidencing the richness of the bloodline.

And that innate power to break formations and restrictions was even stronger than those of the Rat Tribe in the Spirit Profound Realm. Whether there was enmity with the human race was already unimportant.

Even if a day came when the human race and the Demon Tribe were at peace, having a powerful Great Demon of the Rat Clan would yield more benefits.

Thinking this, he quickly spoke up, “Golden Treasure, you belong to the Rat Tribe, and it is most suitable for you to cultivate with the rat clan. Elder Long Ao is merely visiting this realm and may leave at any time.”

After speaking to Golden Treasure, the Rat Clan’s Tribulation Demon Patriarch looked toward Lin Yi and hinted with his eyes, “Elder Long, isn’t that right?”

Lin Yi smiled and nodded. From the Rat Clan Demon Ancestor’s nervous demeanor, it was clear how much value was placed on Golden Treasure. Thus, the most suitable choice was for Golden Treasure to stay with the Rat Clan.

“The senior from the Rat Clan is right, Golden Treasure. My visit to this realm is only for cultivation experience. I might not stay long, and besides, the resources I possess are no match for an entire Rat Clan. You should stay with your clan. If you ever trust Big Bull enough, you can come to my Cave Mansion,” Lin Yi said.

Right now, what he found most important was to raise his cultivation level to the Body Fusion Realm and not to consider establishing a power base within the Demon Tribe just yet.

Golden Treasure thought it over and ultimately agreed to stay with the Rat Tribe, and he also made a request that Big Bull could come to visit him anytime, to which the Rat Clan’s Monster Ancestor naturally agreed.

Later, Golden Treasure went back to the Cave Mansion with Lin Yi, and he had a valid reason. He had missed Big Bull terribly after being separated for so long and wanted to catch up.

After a conversation between Big Bull and Golden Treasure, the little mouse also learned about the current state of Spirit Profound Realm and gave up on the idea of leaving the Demon Tribe to look for the leader. He decided to stay and take charge of the Rat Tribe, and when the time came, lead the numerous rat demons to join the leader’s ranks. Just thinking about it was especially thrilling.

As he walked out, Golden Treasure had a smile on his face filled with pleasant daydreams, and Lin Yi could immediately tell what this little creature was thinking.

After Golden Treasure’s ascension, Zhi Ling started to practice with even more dedication. Now that Golden Treasure had ascended, the next one might be Tiger Gate, so it had to race ahead and try to achieve Crossing Tribulation Transformation as quickly as possible.