Beastmaster of the Ages

The journey of transporting yin-yang essence became much livelier with Jiguang and Yaoyao around.

“The difficulty of my breakthrough to the eighth level is almost the same as others achieving the Overflow stage.” Tianming had already used grade-ten order fragments before, so he no longer considered it. Instead, he needed to use a grade-one overflow fragment!

Zi Zhen had relied on that level of fragment to become an overflower, while Tianming would use one to challenge the eighth level of the Foundation stage. That was the difference between his nine top-tier orders and Zi Zhen’s singular order.

The process of absorbing a grade-one overflow fragment, similar to absorbing order fragments, was completely painless. Instead, it felt incredibly refreshing as the overflow fragment entered his body and transformed into a clear spring that seeped into every inch of his body and nourished his nine orders.

The advantage of order and overflow fragments was their exceptional balance when improving multiple orders.

“These ‘official supplements’ naturally produced by the Sea of Order will no longer be available after the Overflow stage. They can only accelerate the path to becoming a cosmic god, but can’t actually aid one in taking the final step! Still, they’ll save me a lot of effort. After all, I’m still far from the level of a cosmic god.”

A cosmic god naturally possessed a lifespan exceeding ten thousand years, or even far beyond that. Tianming didn’t want to die, so eternal life was naturally his goal

“However, according to what those from the Upper Star Ruin say, coming from the Lower Star Ruins means I should be incapable of becoming a cosmic god. Furthermore, all nine of my orders need to reach the planet-class....”

Despite that, Tianming was full of confidence in himself and determined to achieve cosmic godhood with the resources of the Lower Star Ruins.

“Not only will I become a cosmic god, but I’ll also ensure that all my loved ones and friends become cosmic gods. Even my grandparents and my grandfather, Wei Tiancang, must become cosmic gods and attain eternal life with me!” Compared to them, Suishen Yao’s path seemed much easier. Thus, she had indeed been overthinking.

“What’s the point in being strong alone? I have to find a way to make everyone I love immortal!” That was the true meaning of strength.

“This universe holds endless resources. The current peak clans with exalted bloodlines and deep foundations merely benefit from the blessings of their predecessors. Back on Ebonia, I never could’ve imagined the Myriadpath Sourcespring or order fragments. But now I have access to them in abundance!” Tianming was already close to raising Wei Tiancang and Aunt Mu Wan into astral gods.

“Although order fragments might be scarce in the future, the Myriadpath Sourcespring is just infinitely diluted cosmic god blood that can enhance innate talent. How can it be lacking when there’s so many cosmic gods in the Upper Star Ruin? Furthermore, the high-quality nova source there will allow my family to advance further!”

That was Tianming’s ultimate goal. Yes, bloodlines, talent, and resources were decided at birth... but they could also be seized!

Aside from Moran’s unique wonder devouring ability, the others were essentially the creation of artificial geniuses, like the transformations of Wudi and Qingyu. All inheritances could create artificial geniuses.

“Even my father giving me the Primordial Chaos Beasts was equivalent to making me an artificial genius, wasn’t it?”

With Tianming around, the path to ascension for his loved ones and friends would be much easier than his own growth had been. Thus, when Suishen Yao had said she couldn’t help much, he hadn’t been bothered in the slightest.

His goal was already to create a dynasty filled with countless powerhouses. Of course his family and loved ones took priority; otherwise, what would be the point? Wasn’t he already meticulously crafting Moran into a powerhouse? Apart from her wonder ability, her innate talent was far inferior to Suishen Yao’s.

“The sky plunderers have their own dao of stealing! Upper Star Ruin, I’m coming! And all of my people must rise with me. If they don’t, I’ll lose face! And they must rise faster than I did. That’s what real skill is!”

As the grade-one overflow fragment entered his body, his orders steadily grew.

After reaching a certain level, Tianming noticed a difference between himself and Zi Zhen. Even with Yin-Yang Baleflame, his foundation still felt a little unstable.

“Yaoyao, come help me!” Tianming shouted. Since Jiguang needed to continuously transport yin-yang essence, he didn’t call for her.

She had also already reached the eleventh level and was about to surpass it. Tianming worried that if she advanced too fast, she would become an overflower and grow to ten meters tall. That would be a loss of joy!

Zi Zhen could advance first, but he and his auntie had to progress in sync!

“Wow, there’s so many tiny holes!” Suishen Yao’s eyes sparkled.

“It’s called an overflow fragment,” Tianming explained.

“Can I eat one?” Clad in a white nightgown, she clung to Tianming, her breath tickling his ear.

“You can’t handle this yet. I’ll give you some order fragments instead.” Tianming picked out a few grade-nine order fragments for her and said, “Hurry up and eat them. Once you’re done, help me solidify my foundation.”

“How do I solidify it?” Suishen Yao asked, confused.

“You need to glue things together to build a foundation,” Tianming mischievously chuckled.

“Glue what together?” she pouted. After swallowing a grade-nine order fragment, she struggled to control her order’s growth, prompting Tianming to pull her into a secluded chamber.

A monochrome astral giant appeared before her.

“That thing again!” Suishen Yao’s legs went weak, and she instinctively tried to flee. But before she could, Tianming reached out and dragged her inside.

“Are you scared?” he taunted.

“Who’s scared of who? This time I’ll make sure to empty you out!” Suishen Yao huffed, both embarrassed and angry.

The door shut and two bodies were quickly glued together.

***

It took two months for each round trip between the Yin-Yang World and the Sun, so a new batch of yin-yang essence would be infused into the Sun every two months.

While Jiguang was busy with her task, Tianming became a hands-off leader, spending more time with Suishen Yao, knowing her emotions were messy. Whether it was through the unique cultivation method of the monochrome giant or the vast amounts of grades nine and ten order fragments, all of them resources beyond the reach of past Myriadpath Valley disciples, Suishen Yao easily transcended her previous limits. And with the nourishment of Tianming’s superior orders, her cultivation progressed even faster than his own.

An emperor’s pampering had great value.

Tianming’s infernal order was compatible with Suishen Yao’s order, making it the fastest to stabilize. In addition, they could also observe the Source Progenitor’s nine planet-class orders. Comprehending their changes ensured a firmer foundation, although it took longer.

Like that, a year quietly passed. The Blissful Union had delivered yin-yang essence to the Sun six times, allowing it to continuously expand.

Aside from a few thousand in the Sky Palace, most of the Sun’s inhabitants had temporarily relocated. Tianming ensured they were well provided for.

“This next batch of yin-yang essence should be enough,” he said.

With Jiguang in one arm and Yaoyao in the other, he basked in fortune. The two women had similar features, yet entirely different temperaments. One was as gentle as water, while the other was lively and mischievous. How wonderful!

“My foundation has stabilized.” Breaking through one level in a year was already incredibly fast.

The people around him had also managed to catch up to him in a short period of time, because their orders were singular and they had benefited from the order fragments and overflow fragments that Tianming had brought back.

For example, Qingyu had experienced a rapid surge in her cultivation over the past year, advancing from fifth- to ninth-level foundationeer, even surpassing Tianming by one level. However, her cultivation had stabilized and she no longer dared to use order fragments recklessly.

”I should be able to fight a first-level overflower now. Qingyu’s one level above me, but her combat power is slightly weaker than mine. At best, she could be considered invincible within the Foundation stage.”

The last time Tianming had returned, he’d sparred with her. She had already developed some proficiency with her wonders and primalwings, but she was still no match for him.

Even now, Tianming could fight opponents six levels above his own!

As for her, the Eightparts Holy Daughter, she could only challenge those four levels above her, which was already considered quite impressive.

On Wudi’s side, perhaps due to his single order and his initially lower cultivation base, his breakthroughs had been more aggressive. He was already a fifth-level foundationeer, but he still needed to keep pushing to catch up.

”I really envy them! They have me as their solid backing!”

When Tianming had been at Wudi’s level, he had to rely on Jiguang to obtain grades seven and eight order fragments. He even had to borrow springwater from her, struggling to break through each level.

But now, under Tianming’s protection and with the inheritance of cosmic god blood, the father-daughter duo was advancing at an astonishing pace that would make others green with envy.

”If I’d had these resources back then, I would’ve wiped out Myriadpath Valley long ago!” But there was no other way. As the head of a family, he had to take the lead and fight for resources for his loved ones wherever he went.

With his favor, even Suishen Yao had surpassed the limits of the so-called Myriadpath Valley geniuses and was now a fifth-level foundationeer. Every time, training with the monochrome giant always seemed to have better effects on women.

Jiguang had also joined in for a few sessions, consuming a grade-one overflow fragment. Now, she had reached the super zenith and was just one step away from the Overflow stage. She could actually have already broken through, but Tianming firmly controlled the supply of overflow fragments and refused to give her one.

Everyone knew the reason!

”Honestly, if I stayed here for a few more years with my aunt and Yaoyao helping me, plus the abundance of overflow fragments, I could probably smoothly advance into the Overflow stage. That way, heading to the Upper Star Ruin would be even more suitable. But... who knows how much longer Little Feng can wait?”

Tianming had inquired about Little Feng’s situation through the two wonderian sisters and found that he had actually escaped! He had managed to cause some trouble for the wonderians, but he hadn’t completely gotten out of danger. Thus, Tianming still decided that it would be best to set off as soon as possible. He believed in the Sun and the flameyellow divinities.

At that moment, the Blissful Union emerged from the wormhole and descended upon the Sun’s golden sands.