Vol 2 Chapter 67: The Stirring of the Wasteland
Since Lin Jing had joined the Beast Taming Sect only recently and hadn’t traveled the Great Wasteland as a disciple of the sect, no one had even heard of him prior to the announcent of the Genius Rankings. This was why many suspected Tianji Pavilion had made a mistake when his na appeared on the list.
Now, with Lin Jing's potential shining brightly, the sect’s Demon Kings and Ancestors could not allow him to remain an unknown “Inner Sect Disciple.” It would tarnish the sect’s reputation, making it seem like they did not value talent.
After all, the Inner Sect disciple rank was far from the core of the sect. Even the status of a core disciple couldn’t fully reflect his importance. Only by naming Lin Jing the Holy Son of the Beast Taming Sect and a candidate for the next sect master could the sect officially and irrevocably bind him to their future.
When a sect has a successor with the potential to reach the Nascent Soul Transformation stage, its fortune would undoubtedly flourish. Such a proclamation also served as a signal:
"Boosting the sect's destiny isn't just about improving the strength of its disciples. Recruiting exceptional talents or cultivators with extraordinary potential can also achieve this.”
If a few human Nascent Soul cultivators joined the Beast Taming Sect, the balance between human and demon fortunes within the sect would significantly stabilize. However, such a scenario had always been nearly impossible. After all, Nascent Soul cultivators, even rogue ones, were powerful figures in their own right. Most preferred their freedom or, if they sought to join a sect, would opt for super sects rather than a struggling one like the Beast Taming Sect, which lacked spiritual veins and was under lockdown.
But if these rogue cultivators could see the sect's potential, things might change.
A sect that could potentially produce a Nascent Soul Transformation cultivator would be a rare gem in the Great Wasteland. By becoming the Holy Son, Lin Jing would signal that the Beast Taming Sect was on the rise.
In the sect's current state of decline, other sects would be unlikely to target them unless they were outright enemies. In fact, so cultivation families, wanting to "invest" in the Beast Taming Sect’s future, might even send talented descendants to join, along with skilled cultivators willing to serve as guest elders. This could rejuvenate the sect’s prospects.
Thus, Elder Mo explained, “You see now why the Ancestors wish for you to beco the Holy Son.”
Lin Jing nodded. “I understand all that… I just have no interest in the position of sect master.”
Senior Brother Ouyang, for instance, seed particularly keen on that role.
“Fine, Holy Son it is,” Lin Jing relented. “Being the Holy Son doesn’t an I have to beco the sect master, after all.” Considering the role the sect played in his past and the treasures he had taken from the Immortal Demon, he felt obligated to accept the title.
However, one thing worried him. By openly showing himself, wouldn’t he attract too much attention? He wasn’t sure if the Demon Kings and elders knew he had already been assassinated by a Demon Emperor in Hidden Dragon City. If they knew, would they still dare to hold this inauguration ceremony?
He sought counsel from Senior Pine. “Elder?”
“Don’t worry. With here, even if you flaunt yourself, those hunting you won’t dare act recklessly,” the Thunder Pine replied nonchalantly.
Lin Jing wasn’t sure how reassuring that was, but it would have to do.
The Genius Rankings announcent hadn’t reached everyone yet, with only those cultivators who regularly purchased the World Report learning of it imdiately. Among the Beast Taming Sect disciples, few were aware, as they typically saved their Spirit Stones to focus on cultivation.
Disciples like Wang Laozu, Qin Caixin, and Senior Brother Ziran—who had accidentally entered the Cavern Heaven with Lin Jing—remained in closed-door cultivation, improving their strength.
Without frequent sect events, disciple interactions had dwindled. But today, confusion spread when the sect suddenly issued a summons.
At a plaza on Beast Taming Peak, a large number of disciples gathered, all looking puzzled.
“Even the core disciples are here?” He Yiming noticed with surprise. Even the elusive true disciples had shown up.
“What’s going on?” Ordinary disciples weren’t the only ones baffled; many core disciples were equally unsure. Only the core disciple with the Turtle Body Physique gazed skyward and murmured, “Sothing big is about to happen.”
His cryptic words drew even more confusion. “We’re already in this state—what ‘big’ could possibly happen now?”
Before anyone could ponder further, elders began to arrive at the plaza. Nearly every mber of the Beast Taming Sect based in Hundred Flower Valley was present, deepening the ominous atmosphere.
Finally, Elder Mo and Elder Yu appeared in the sky, addressing the crowd. Elder Mo spoke first, “Today, the new Genius Rankings have been released.”
“Our sect has a disciple on the list!” he announced.
“What?!” Shock rippled through the crowd. Even the elders looked surprised.
“Which core disciple made it?” Elder Li Hai of Nine Dragons Peak speculated. “Could it be Zhang Jia?” He glanced at the Turtle Body disciple, as that disciple had been personally ntored by Grand Ancestor Wang Batian.
“No, no, no!” The disciple hurriedly waved off the suggestion. He didn’t dare claim credit.
Elder Mo let the tension build before revealing, “Rank 32 on the Genius Rankings. Cultivation: Qi Refinent Stage 11. Listed for entering the Immortal Palace Cavern Heaven twice, breaking the Extre Stage of Qi Refinent alongside his spirit beast, subduing the Ten Terrors of the Cloud Sea, and defeating ranks 98 and 66. The listed individual is Lin Jing, a forr Inner Sect disciple of the Beast Taming Sect!”
The crowd fell silent in disbelief. He Yiming, Qin Caixin, and Senior Brother Ziran, who had once been Outer Sect disciples with Lin Jing, looked astounded. Yet, as the news sank in, they realized Lin Jing was the only one capable of such feats.
“Lin Jing… The guy who won first place during the Outer Sect Ascending Dragon Festival?” So disciples were still trying to recall who he was.
Not giving them ti to process, Elder Mo continued, “By the decree of the sect’s Ancestors, Lin Jing is hereby nad the Holy Son of the Beast Taming Sect. A month from now, at the site of the sect’s original mountain gate, we shall hold the Holy Son Inauguration Ceremony!”
“Next, each of you will report to Elder Yu to receive invitations. You are to deliver these invitations to designated sects, families, and rogue cultivators’ Immortal Cities as swiftly as possible!”
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