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Chapter 134: Cultivating the Aetherophagous Beetle
Chapter 134: Cultivating the Aetherophagous Beetle
The Holy Sect’s elite Refinement Realm was a highly coveted secret cultivation ground. Back then, Lv Yang had queued for decades just to use it, demonstrating how fiercely this realm was contested—almost always occupied.
However, with his current status, he no longer needed to wait in line.
After exchanging greetings with True Man Yinshan, a decree was issued. The Refinement Realm was immediately sealed for thirty years and transported directly to his cultivation domain to aid his practice.
“This is the perk of having powerful backers,” Lv Yang mused with a smile. Though newly promoted to Zhenren, he enjoyed privileges far beyond ordinary neophyte Zhenren—thanks entirely to Chongguang Zhenren.
As the sole Foundation-Building Zhenren within the Holy Sect actively pursuing ascension, Chongguang Zhenren commanded immense prestige. His cultivation had reached its peak, and he held the favor of True Monarch Qingcheng Feixue, making him second-in-command beneath the Holy Sect’s True Monarch. Lv Yang, as his trusted confidant, naturally reaped these benefits.
“Gratitude, fellow Daoist,” Lv Yang bowed respectfully to Yinshan, who had personally delivered the Secret Realm. “Does Chongguang Zhenren have any instructions for me?”
“Patience, Yuan Tu (Slaughter),” Yinshan replied with a smile. “Our priority is cultivating strength. When you succeed in your breakthrough, your senior brother will certainly remember you.”
Though encouraging, Yinshan inwardly acknowledged Lv Yang’s proactive attitude. After some casual conversation, Yinshan took his leave. Having acquired the Celestial Corpse Miasma, he needed to retreat for cultivation to breakthrough to Foundation-Building mid-stage.
As Lv Yang watched him depart, his own smile faded.
“So he hasn’t broken through yet?”
In his sixth life, he had secluded himself for thirty years, only to find Yinshan had already advanced to mid-stage upon his return. Thirty years seemed pivotal. By then, Chongguang Zhenren would likely unleash his schemes.
This was both an opportunity and a risk. To profit, Lv Yang needed to push his strength to the limit within these three decades.
“First, focus on the Aetherophagous Beetle.”
With a thought, he soared into the Refinement Realm, recalling Wang Boyuan—a prodigy from his sixth life.
The founder of the Qi-Scanning Art, Boyuan had perceived the Divine Mandate through human fate, even helping Lv Yang detect the hidden Yun Clan Patriarch before he attained status. Undoubtedly a genius.
“I need capable subordinates, and if I plan to revive the Wugui Sect, talented disciples are essential.”
He immediately began modifying the Refinement Realm. Though he intended to use 140 million souls to cultivate the Aetherophagous Beetle, he wouldn’t let them feast recklessly.
“I’m no senseless tyrant.”
Letting the beetles gorge wastefully would squander resources—akin to draining a pond for fish. Humans could regenerate flesh, even fattening themselves unknowingly.
Thus, Lv Yang designed a symbiotic system: the beetles would coexist with the 140 million souls, nurtured through meticulous cultivation.
“First, a cultivation path rooted in the Aetherophagous Beetle,” he mused.
“At the beginning, every cultivator receives a beetle embryo, incubating it internally. This stage shall be the Embryonic Respiration Stage, as the beetle is unborn.”
“Next, martial techniques will refine blood qi to nourish the embryo. When the beetle awakens as a larva, it grants cultivators immense strength, an unbreakable body, and the ability to consume spiritual energy. This shall be the Larval Stage.”
Quickly, he outlined a system: Larval Stage → Growth Stage → Fully Evolved Stage → Ultimate Evolution Stage, where the beetle would shatter its shell, reaching peak power.
Each beetle would rival those from the Daoist Battlefield, but in numbers exceeding billions. With 140 million souls, their progeny would ensure omnipresent surveillance. The moment the Yun Clan Patriarch reincarnated, he’d detect it.
Opening a jade box, he observed the Spirit Devouring Insect King regaining consciousness—its former ferocity replaced by instinctive submission.
“A Jie Tian’s Chosen One, blessed with Divine Mandate,” Lv Yang reflected. Without True Monarch intervention, it would’ve surely ascended.
He recalled a tale from Chongguang Zhenren: six centuries ago, during the Dao Contention War, four True Monarchs from the Sword Pavilion, Holy Sect, Daoist Lineage, and Pure Land had vied for a superior Jie Tian. Foundation-Building experts clashed until the Chosen One severed karmic ties, escaping during the chaos.
“Theory suggests one of the four True Monarchs aided him,” Chongguang had mused. “Else, how could a Chosen One escape?” The incident ended in stalemate, the fugitive fleeing overseas, evading capture even now.
Thus, Lv Yang pinned hopes on the Aetherophagous Beetle. Activating the Grand Multiform Divine Convergence Method, he transformed it into a guardian akin to Su Nu.
The beetle resisted not as Lv Yang’s power seeped in, soon fully tamed, nuzzled his hand affectionately.
“Go now.”
He infused the Insect King with energy, triggering rapid reproduction. Years later, with billions swarming, he released them into the Secret Realm.
Patience was key. He began refining his Lifebound Divine Ability—what if his talent surpassed the need for heavenly treasures?
Decades passed like fleeting shadows.
Thirty years later, he awoke, frustrated.
“This method cannot harness my true potential!”
At that moment, a newborn’s consciousness in the Secret Realm stirred—a beetle embryo awakening within.
(End of Chapter)
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