Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 567: Chapter 263: A Novel Method for Skills Cultivation!

"Phew..."

Having stepped out of the room once more, Su Ping felt that the sky was exceptionally blue and the clouds above were so beautiful. All things in this world seemed incredibly wonderful. Yes, when you’re in a good mood, everything looks good.Undoubtedly, at this moment, Su Ping could not be in a bad mood.

After a long absence, Su Ping came to the Heart of Woods’ training field. He smiled as he watched the Forest Wolves before the trees—some playing, some chasing and frolicking, and some lazily basking in the sun. A few of the evolved Elf Wolves stood elegantly atop the canopy. With each leap on the jungle’s branches, their figures swayed gently, a sight of extraordinary beauty.

Three people were standing here. Two of them were none other than Li Shu and Guan Lili. They were responsible for the Cultivation of the Forest Wolves. Now, through practicing on their own Forest Wolves and with guidance from Su Ping and even Liu Fuhai during their leisure, both had achieved rapid progress in their Cultivation Skills. Therefore, the Evolution and Cultivation of several Elf Wolves were completed by them.

Beyond them, there was another person: a man in a camouflaged uniform of the Heart of Myriad Spirits. He stood tall and sturdy with thick eyebrows and large eyes, likely in his thirties. His name was Lu Heng, a retired Camp Commander from the Forest Wolf Troop and a First Rank Monarch Level Beast Tamer.

If it were in the past, his Heart of Myriad Spirits could not have afforded to hire such a trainer. But now, according to Zhang Lie and Lin Lei, this man seemed willing to work for free. Of course, Su Ping would not let him work without pay.

"Camp Commander Lu, how are your thoughts progressing regarding the distribution of members for the Forest Wolves’ formation into a Legion?"

Lu Heng was the main trainer from the Legion responsible for the Forest Wolves this time. For the future Forest Wolves, and even the Forest Legion Su Ping envisioned, to become a fighting force, such training and distribution were essential.

"Yes, Breeder Su. Based on the training these past few days, my thoughts are similar to yours. However, the specific class allocations for the Forest Wolves and the Pet Beast squadrons have not been fully detailed. Please give me a few more days."

"Mm, no worries. These things take time. When the time comes, my Heart of Woods will be responsible for Cultivation, and for combat training, I’ll still need your help with adjustments. How have you been adapting these past few days?"

"Very well, haha! To be able to come here is something my comrades envy!" Lu Heng chuckled heartily.

Su Ping also smiled. "That’s good to hear. If there’s anything you’re lacking in your daily life, you can come to me or speak directly to Uncle Guan."

Lu Heng acknowledged. Seeing that Su Ping had nothing more to say, he turned and left. Su Ping slightly squinted, watching those lively Elf Wolves.

Initially, these Elf Wolves were just ordinary Forest Wolves. But now, their bodies had become translucent and dreamlike, as if they were fantasy elves hiding in the jungle.

Su Ping had acquired the method for creating the ’Illusionary Heart’ Magic Potion from these Elf Wolves, and from this, the concept of Elementalization evolutionary Cultivation was born. And from what he could see now, that ancient Hall-level Advanced Skill seemed to be closely related to Elementalization.

On the world forums, with tangible data, information, and even specific research processes and failed cases shared by some researchers, Su Ping gained a thorough understanding of External Incarnation. This was also why the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas, relying on such a vast amount of Experience Points, had been able to forcefully analyze it.

It was true—there were countless talented individuals in this world. Indeed, some people had stumbled upon Cultivation Methods akin to true External Incarnation independently. Yet, neither they nor Su Ping, without the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas, would have thought that the Cultivation for External Incarnation could be so incredible. Even the perfection of this Super-Rank Skill’s Cultivation Method had given Su Ping an entirely new perception and understanding of Skill Cultivation. It showed him that the Cultivation of Pet Beasts could be handled in such a way.

With that in mind, Su Ping watched the Elf Wolves hop around leisurely, his consciousness re-entering the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas to look again at the novel Super-Rank Skill Cultivation Method that had shaken his understanding of Cultivation:

"External Incarnation: An ancient Shadow Clone Technique whose exact origins are unknown. The Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas has restored it, suggesting it is a Skill possessed by Elemental Type Pet Beasts. The Cultivation Method is as follows—"

"Phase One (Preparation): The Pet Beast must be in the ’Oviparous’ unhatched stage, or undergoing its first ’Evolution’ stage only! Note: For the oviparous stage, the unborn Pet Beast’s Racial Potential Level must not be lower than Emperor Level! For the Evolution stage, the Pet Beast’s pre-Evolution stage must not be lower than Commander Level!"

(Note: This Cultivation can only be performed when ’Oviparous’ conditions are met and during the first use of the Evolution state. Once the first Evolution is completed or the shell is broken, subsequent Cultivation is no longer possible.)

"Phase One (Preparation) Stage 2: Prepare one Spirit Saint Level resource ’Soul Guiding Wick,’ 300ml of Emperor Level ’Ethereal Spirit Water,’ and assistance from the Spirit Saint Level Pet Beast ’Mirror of Reflecting Heavens.’"

(Note: Soul Guiding Wick, a Spirit Saint Level resource of the Necromancy Series/Psychic Element, can guide souls and maintain Life indefinitely. If any living being is protected by a Soul Guiding Wick upon Death, its soul can be ensured not to perish. Beast Tamers can also use this.)

(Note 2: Ethereal Spirit Water, an Emperor Level resource of the Necromancy Series/Psychic Element, can solidify souls, allowing even low-level souls to ignore the assault of sunlight, strong gales, and even lightning Energy.)

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"Phase One (Preparation) Stage 3: For the oviparous state, prepare three eggs of the same Race. For Evolution state Cultivation, prepare Monarch Level resource materials ’Monarch Slime Core,’ ’Advanced Level Soul Fragment,’ and ’Fast Reproduction Spore’!"

Indeed.

Just the preparation for Phase One alone was more complex than any Pet Beast Cultivation and Evolution Su Ping had ever seen! The required materials were also of extremely high Levels. And although titled a universal Cultivation Method, the requirements were exceptionally stringent. He had originally thought about trying it on Xiao Qing, and then wondered if it could also be applied to the little paperman, Qian Yi. Unfortunately, the preparations for Phase One had already eliminated this possibility. Attempts at Cultivation could only be made during the oviparous unhatched state and before the first Evolution. The fact that this Skill’s Cultivation was so closely related to a Pet Beast’s Evolution also shocked Su Ping.

"Phase Two (Oviparous): Directly integrate the Soul Guiding Wick into the main subject of Cultivation."

"Phase Two (Evolution): Before the Pet Beast evolves, bring it to a critically wounded, near-Death state right before the final step of Evolution. Then, have it consume the Monarch Slime Core along with Advanced Level Soul Fragments and Fast Reproduction Spores."

(Note: This Cultivation step will cause the Pet Beast to enter a semi-Elementalized state after Evolution, which will have a certain impact on the Pet Beast’s Evolutionary Body form!)

This step was similar to the evolutionary step of the Elf Wolf, just that the required resources were even more substantial.

"Phase Three (Oviparous): Once the soul Energy has completely enveloped the being, place three other eggs of the same Race around the main body in a triangle, and then shatter the unhatched eggs."

"Phase Three (Evolution): After completing all stages of the Pet Beast’s Evolution, envelop it in the Light of Evolution to begin the Evolution process! At the same time, wrap it with the Soul Guiding Wick."

From this point on, Cultivation in the oviparous state was one thing, but the Evolution state began to use the Light of Evolution for Cultivation.

What kind of Cultivation required the Power of Evolution, the greatest Rule on Blue Star? Su Ping didn’t know. He only knew that this Cultivation and Evolution had given him entirely new inspiration and insight. And it wasn’t even finished yet; there was still a lot left.

"Phase Four (Oviparous): After the soul egg absorbs the souls of the same Race, it hatches. Use the Mirror of Reflecting Heavens to create reflections, splitting the soul into three shadow clones. Simultaneously, have each of the three shadow clones consume Ethereal Spirit Water. After the soul returns to its place, the Cultivation is complete!"

"Phase Four (Evolution): After Evolution is complete, use the Mirror of Reflecting Heavens for reflection, splitting the soul into three shadow clones. Simultaneously, have each of the three shadow clones consume Ethereal Spirit Water. After the soul returns to its place, the Cultivation is complete!"

The steps might seem numerous, but in reality, this was a Cultivation process based on Evolution. The steps of this Cultivation were not difficult. What was truly hard was the preparation. The Level of Evolution and the oviparous state were the biggest constraints. Even more daunting were the required materials: a Spirit Saint Level Soul Guiding Wick! A Spirit Saint Level Pet Beast, the Mirror of Reflecting Heavens! These were not items ordinary people could procure. The difficulty of using these for Evolution was immense. But if these were all that was needed to complete the ancient and historically powerful External Incarnation, touted as the strongest shadow clone Ability, probably no one would refuse. Neither would Su Ping.

Besides, for him, these conditions weren’t actually that difficult. Because in the vaults of the Breeder Association, Soul Guiding Wicks were available. He hadn’t yet used his exchange slot from the Breeder competition, and now was the time! Moreover, with this External Incarnation Cultivation method, Su Ping could finally go all out in truly cultivating Xiao Qing!

Thinking of this, Su Ping did not rush. Instead, he took out his phone and called Dong Muyun. He had been busy lately and hadn’t contacted her for a long while.

"Has Young Master Su finally remembered this humble one? What can I do for you?" Dong Muyun’s voice teased.

"Hmm... indeed, I do have something to ask. I want you to help me look into something. Do you know about the Xue Family from the Liang Dynasty era?"

"The Xue Family? The one that produced five generations of Saints?"

"Exactly!" Su Ping nodded.

"In the late Liang Dynasty, this Family gradually declined. By the new era, they couldn’t even be considered a prominent Family anymore, and most traces of them were lost. Why are you asking about them?"

"I have a favor to repay the Xue Family. Help me ask around, use your contacts, and find the current descendants of the Xue Family—preferably direct descendants."

"Alright! Does Young Master Su have any other orders?" Dong Muyun’s voice continued.

"No, that’s all. You’re dismissed."

Su Ping hung up directly, much to Dong Muyun’s irritation on the other end of the call.

Su Ping let out a long sigh. Finding the descendants of the Xue Family and offering them some compensation would somewhat count as repaying the great favor Xue Hongluan had done for him regarding the Five Elements Body. Although others might not know, Su Ping simply sought a clear conscience. Having decided this, he felt a great weight lift from his shoulders. Before he started Xiao Qing’s Cultivation, he could test Qian Yi’s control and adaptability with the Five Elements Body! He just wasn’t sure where to test it this time. For some reason, Su Ping thought of Lord Sang Sheng, who had not yet left Linzhou...