Free Web NovelChapter 353: Arriving in the Moon Gazing Region
The successful use of the Heaven Binding Seal hinged on the marked difference in soul strength between Tang Yin and the target. That way, the target’s resistance and unwillingness to be enslaved would not matter in the grand scheme of things.
However, the effectiveness of the Heaven Binding Seal relied on the substantial gap in soul strength between Tang Yin and the target. If the target possessed a much stronger soul, the Heaven Binding Seal would only work if they chose to lower their defences and willingly permit the seal to be imposed upon their soul.
Obviously, no being would want to become subservient to anyone.
Therefore, in situations where the target’s soul was not significantly weaker than Tang Yin’s, the most effective method would be to overpower them physically or mentally, break their resistance, and then apply the Heaven Binding Seal while they were in a weakened state. This way, the target would have little choice but to accept the Heaven Binding Seal and become Tang Yin’s slave.
Due to the significant disparity in soul strength between Tang Yin and the Ghostly Hollow Tree, applying the Heaven Binding Seal was a relatively easy task. The tree’s resistance would be minimal, and Tang Yin’s soul would easily dominate and subdue its will.
Given the vast difference in soul strength between Tang Yin and the Ghostly Hollow Tree, he could have used his powerful divine sense to forcefully imprint the Heaven Binding Seal onto the tree’s soul without even needing to resort to physical immobilization through the Ethereal Slaughter Art.
By physically immobilizing the Ghostly Hollow Tree, Tang Yin ensured that its defensive reaction wouldn’t draw unwanted attention. This also allowed him to practice and become more proficient with the Heaven Binding Seal Martial Skill, he now had proper experience with it.
In the end, everything had gone smoothly.
Not only had Tang Yin fulfilled all the requirements to utilise the Heaven Binding Seal on the Ghostly Hollow Tree, but he had also learnt how to do it officially through practice. The end result was him gaining experience in using the Heaven Binding Seal and obtaining a Ghostly Hollow Tree slave.
Tang Yin took back the Ethereal Slaughter Art’s Refined Killing Intent back into his body, and then he looked at the Ghostly Hollow Tree, waiting for its response.
The Ghostly Hollow Tree’s Beast Soul was still filled with fear and despair, but it seemed to have resigned itself to its new fate. It understood that resistance was futile and that Tang Yin now held control over its existence. There was a sense of submission emanating from its soul as it acknowledged Tang Yin’s dominance.
The branches of the Ghostly Hollow Tree bent down in front of Tang Yin, emitting a creaking and unpleasant sound. Afterwards, it used its deep and rough voice to speak, "This servant acknowledges Master."
Tang Yin nodded in response, acknowledging the Ghostly Hollow Tree’s submission. "From now on, you shall serve me faithfully."
The Ghostly Hollow Tree’s branches shivered slightly as if in understanding, and it continued to bow before Tang Yin, awaiting further instructions.
"I will transport you to my world, where you’ll reside from now on. Given your ability to absorb vitality from living creatures, I believe you can also share your vitality with others. Once in my world, you will encounter another Demonic Beast. Your task will be to aid her in her recovery." Tang Yin explained. He then placed his hand on the coarse surface of the Ghostly Hollow Tree, and in an instant, its towering form vanished.
Tang Yin found himself amidst a vast crater, its surface marked by a web of interwoven holes and cracks. The spot where the Ghostly Hollow Tree once stood had been uprooted, leaving behind this gaping cavity in the ground.
Tang Yin paid little attention to the sizeable pit in the earth. Without hesitation, he resumed his journey, seamlessly blending into the surroundings as formless wood-attributed Qi as if the prior disturbance had never occurred.
The reason behind assigning the Ghostly Hollow Tree the responsibility of healing Xiao Fei was straightforward. The quicker Xiao Fei become available for battle, the more trump cards he would have in his possession. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
Tang Yin recognized the potential need for Xiao Fei’s formidable abilities in the event of an unavoidable confrontation with a Rank 8 or Law Domain Realm entity. While the probability of such an encounter was slim, he deemed it wise to keep Xiao Fei prepared for battle as a precautionary measure. Having Xiao Fei readily available would ensure he could swiftly deploy his trump card if the situation demanded it.
Of course, since the Ghostly Hollow Tree was only of High-tier Rank 6 power, its vitality alone wouldn’t be enough to heal Xiao Fei completely. To aid in Xiao Fei’s complete recovery, he planned to supplement the tree’s efforts by regularly providing it with a steady supply of corpses.
Executing this plan was well within Tang Yin’s capabilities. He could easily eliminate a few Demonic Beasts along his journey and transport their remains to the Abyss Firmament, serving as nourishment for the Ghostly Hollow Tree.
By feeding the Demonic Beast remains to the Ghostly Hollow Tree, not only would the Ghostly Hollow Tree continue to become stronger, but it could also heal Xiao Fei at a quicker pace.
Tang Yin also chose not to offer the Ghostly Hollow Tree the corpses of Rank 7 Demonic Beasts. The reason was simple, battles between himself and Rank 7 Demonic Beasts would cause too much commotion. He aimed to prevent any potential disturbances or attention caused by battles with such powerful Demonic Beasts.
He was only willing the provide the Ghostly Hollow Tree with Rank 6 Demonic Beast corpses as he was confident in his ability to kill Rank 6 Demonic Beasts with a single move. A battle wouldn’t even be required when obtaining their corpses.
Tang Yin found himself in the central area of the Tranquil Wood Region, a location abundant with Rank 6 and Rank 7 Demonic Beasts. However, he didn’t actively seek them out. If he happened to come across any, he would eliminate them and collect their corpses. But his primary objective remained to return to the Moonlit River Sect, after all.
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2 hours passed by silently.
Tang Yin had already moved on from the Tranquil Wood Region and was now in the Golden Soil Region, a Region of comparable size to the Tranquil Wood Region.
He had also managed to provide the Ghostly Hollow Tree with several Rank 6 Demonic Beast corpses, which pleased the tree greatly.
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A couple more hours trickled by.
Tang Yin moved through the Golden Soil Region with relative ease, paying little attention to cultivators and dispatching any Rank 6 Demonic Beasts he came across.
Tang Yin felt a sense of ease as he moved through the terrain, almost as if he were on a leisurely walk in the wilderness. However, the ever-present concern of Law Domain Realm cultivators searching for Xiao Fei or investigating Qian Zhong’s death kept him vigilant and focused.
Nevertheless, he provided more Rank 6 Demonic Beasts carcasses to the Ghostly Hollow Tree. Excited by the influx of Rank 6 Demonic Beast carcasses, the Ghostly Hollow Tree made remarkable progress and achieved the Peak-tier of Rank 6. The prospect of further growth filled it with anticipation and energy.
Recognizing the significant boost in its progress was thanks to Tang Yin, the Ghostly Hollow Tree began to realize that serving him might not be as unfavourable as it initially thought. The prospect of accelerated growth and newfound strength made the idea more appealing.
Tang Yin smoothly transitioned into the Freezing Ace Region, maintaining his swift pace as he pressed on towards his destination, the Moonlit River Sect.
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A whole week flowed by like a dream in the True Martial World.
The world of cultivation continued its usual rhythm, marked by tranquillity and ruthlessness, with no unusual events disrupting the norm.
However, for Tang Yin, the whole week had probably been the most dangerous week of his life.
Despite his considerable strength, the task of navigating through more than 10 regions without pause, while evading various threats, proved to be a formidable challenge for Tang Yin.
He found himself on the brink of encountering Rank 8 Demonic Beasts and even Law Domain Realm cultivators. However, his unwavering wisdom and quick thinking allowed him to consistently steer clear of danger and press ahead on his journey.
During his journey, there was a situation where he was compelled to engage in a confrontation with a Rank 7 Demonic Beast. Fortunately, this skirmish attracted minimal attention, and he managed to depart the scene swiftly, well before any formidable cultivators could arrive.
The Heaven Deceiving Art proved to be an invaluable and potent Martial Skill, as not even a single cultivator was able to sense Tang Yin’s presence throughout his travels. The Martial Skill’s effectiveness in concealing him was truly remarkable. However, his avoidance of cultivators also played a role in this.
The Ghostly Hollow Tree’s progress was impressive, reaching the Low-tier of Rank 7, its growth was steady and quick.
Thanks to the substantial supply of Myriad Spirit Milk from Tang Yin and the vitality transferred by the Ghostly Hollow Tree, Xiao Fei had made a full recovery.
All in all, despite encountering a few obstacles along the way, Tang Yin managed to address all the challenges during his journey and safely arrived at the Moon Gazing Region, the location of the Moonlit River Sect.
