Cultivation Online

Chapter 1800  Heavenly Beast Sect(6).

”Different? How?” Hong Ling inquired after hearing Lan Yingyingʼs mumble, her face filled with curiosity.

”I consumed some of my masterʼs blood and initiated the contract myself,” she explained.

”Thatʼs what I did, too.” Feng Yuxiang added.

”I see… Well, there are several methods to form a contract, and Divine Beasts are inherently different, so itʼs not that weird your method was different,” said Hong Ling. ”As for our Heavenly Beast Sect, this is how we teach our disciples.”

”Also, weʼre not done yet.”

Hong Ling shifted her attention back to the Earth-Shattering Ape and the disciple, who were silently staring at each other, almost as if they were communicating through voice transmission.

Several minutes later, the discipleʼs aura suddenly weakened, and his cultivation, which was at the peak of Spirit Enlightenment, suddenly dropped to the seventh level of Spirit Enlightenment.

Meanwhile, the Earth-Shattering Ape, which was at the fifth level of Spirit Enlightenment, suddenly soared to the peak of Spirit Enlightenment.

”While the master only lost two levels, the servantʼs cultivation increased by four whole levels. This is why magical beasts willingly form contracts with humans.” Hong Ling said.

”Can the servant forcefully take the masterʼs cultivation?” Lan Yingying asked.

”Yes, itʼs possible, and it has happened before, albeit rarely.”

”What typically leads to such an outcome?” Xi Meili asked next.

”In my experience, such incidents only occur when the beast is severely neglected or abused by its master. After all, forcefully taking their masterʼs cultivation significantly reduces the beastʼs own longevity, so it doesnʼt truly benefit much from doing so.”

”What happens to the master?” Xi Meili asked.

”Most die shortly after having all of their cultivation forcefully removed. Some have managed to live a few more years, but I donʼt know anyone who has managed to live a normal life afterward.”

With a heavy sigh, she spoke, ”Yes, itʼs also possible. However, it rarely happens because when a human takes our cultivation—even if itʼs only slightly—our longevity will decrease.”

Lan Yingying then asked, ”If the beast can take their masterʼs cultivation… can the master do the same to their beast?”

Hong Ling fell silent after hearing such a question.

With a heavy sigh, she spoke, ”Yes, itʼs also possible. However, it rarely happens because when a human takes our cultivation—even if itʼs only slightly—our longevity will decrease.”

”In cases where a human forcefully takes their beastʼs cultivation,” Hong Ling continued, her tone turning somber, ”the human doesnʼt lose their longevity. However, over time, they start losing their sanity, and if they do it too many times, they eventually become beast-like themselves.”

She paused for a moment before adding, ”That said, humans can get away with doing it a few times without immediate consequences. Itʼs not a fair system, but thatʼs just the way it works.”

”Has it happened in the Heavenly Beast Sect before?” Feng Yuxiang suddenly asked, her tone curious yet serious.

”Which…?” Hong Ling inquired hesitantly.

”Either,” she clarified.

Hong Ling sighed deeply, her expression tinged with reluctance. ”I probably shouldnʼt say this, but thereʼs no point in hiding it since itʼs already public knowledge,” she admitted. ”Yes, we have had such incidents before—both ways.”

”However, these incidents occurred during the sectʼs earlier days, when we didnʼt know much and werenʼt teaching our disciples properly. We havenʼt had such incidents in centuries.”

”Anyway, letʼs talk about something less depressing. Once a disciple successfully forms a contract, they will have to spend the next year building a bond with their beast. Let me show you.”

They left the building shortly after, and Hong Ling led them to their next destination on the flying treasure.

Sometime later, the group arrived at a vast expanse that closely resembled the untamed wilderness. Rolling hills stretched into the distance, dotted with dense patches of forest and rocky terrain. The air was filled with the sounds of nature—birds chirping, leaves rustling, and the occasional roar of a magical beast echoing in the distance.

”Disciples who have recently formed a contract with their beasts will spend a month here. During that time, theyʼll do whatever is necessary to strengthen their bond with their partner—whether itʼs casually strolling together to build trust or engaging in battles with other magical beasts to grow stronger together,” Hong Ling explained.

”While the goal is to strengthen their bond, thereʼs always a chance the opposite might occur. For instance, the disciple might come to realize that the beast is incompatible with them, or they may notice issues that werenʼt immediately apparent at first.”

”This actually happens quite often. When they do, itʼs up to the disciple and the sect to decide the next steps—whether itʼs continuing the partnership or seeking a more suitable match. Building a bond isnʼt just about strength; itʼs about compatibility and mutual growth.”

”I must say, Iʼm very impressed with the Heavenly Beast Sect. I have been to several sects that focus on beast taming before, but none of them are as organized and dedicated as you guys,” Feng Yuxiang said.

Hong Lingʼs face brightened at her complement. ”Thank you very much! You have no idea how much that means to me—and the sect! This isnʼt even half of our sect! Come, let me show you more!”

She eagerly led them to the next destination.

When they reached their next destination, a sprawling training ground divided into several distinct areas, Hong Ling gestured toward the open space and said, ”This place is for sparring and combat training. Disciples and their beasts come here to learn to fight together and prepare for real battles.”

”If youʼd like, we can let you experience what it feels like to fight a beast tamer and their partner.”

”Really? Iʼm interested.” Xi Meili was the first one to volunteer. In fact, she raised her hand almost immediately.

Hong Ling nodded before scanning the training ground, her gaze darting between the disciples and their beasts to find a suitable sparring partner for Xi Meili.

”I know youʼre only a Divine Warrior, but the weakest magical beast currently available is at the seventh level of Divine Master. If you would like a weaker opponent, we can set that up for you.”

”No, a Divine Master is fine,” Xi Meili responded with a confident and excited smile on her face.