185: surrender

And such a figure actually respectfully calls the person before him "Senior"!

This person... just what kind of existence is he?

That pill capable of healing its injuries might truly be nothing to such an existence.

When he said "granting you an opportunity," it likely wasn't a boast, but a fact!

In a flash, all the pride, hesitation, and calculations in the Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf's heart were washed away completely.

Surviving and returning to the Peak are what's most important!

Face?

In the Face of absolute strength and opportunity, it's not worth mentioning!

Its body swayed slightly, its high-held head slowly lowered, and its gaze became docile, even slightly fawning.

It took a few steps forward and came before Lin Chen.

"Senior, this venerable one... no, this little beast, Howling Moon, is willing to submit!"

"From now on, I am willing to follow My Lord through thick and thin, without hesitation!"

Lin Chen was dumbfounded by this speed of changing Faces.

As expected, none of the Heavenly Beasts that have lived this long are simple characters; this ability to judge the situation and adapt is quite smooth.

"That's more like it." Lin Chen smiled. "It would have been so much better if you were this sensible earlier."

The Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf raised its head and looked eagerly at Lin Chen, its tail unconsciously wagging slightly. "My Lord... the Medicinal Pill you promised this little beast..."

[Ding!]

[Congratulations to the Host for completing the side mission: Subdue an immortal pet!]

[Obtained reward: pink gold summoning card ×1]

[pink gold summoning card: Can summon a powerhouse up to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm at most!]

...[Obtained reward: beast taming immortal bracelet ×1]

[beast taming immortal bracelet: A life-bound Immortal Treasure refined by an ancient Immortal Emperor obsessed with the Dao of Beast Taming, using the essences of ten thousand beasts and Chaos rare gold. It possesses extremely strong restraint and command over all Immortal Beasts, Divine Beasts, and Heavenly Beasts below the Immortal Emperor realm, making it a supreme Immortal Treasure of the Beast Taming Dao!]

...[Obtained reward: The time flow rate of the great dao spacetime pagoda has been increased to 1:1000. One year outside equals 1,000 years inside the pagoda.]

..."pink gold summoning card? Grand Unity Golden Immortal?"

Lin Chen was delighted. This thing was much more powerful than the purple gold summoning card. Although the description said it was a random summons, the lower limit likely wouldn't be low.

If this directly summoned a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, wouldn't he just take off?

"And this beast taming immortal bracelet... refined by an Immortal Emperor? Specifically restrains beasts below the Immortal Emperor realm?"

He looked at the fawning Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf before him and suddenly felt that this bracelet arrived at just the right time. Using this Immortal Treasure, any Immortal Beast below the Immortal Emperor realm would have to submit obediently!

"The time flow rate of the great dao spacetime pagoda... increased to a thousand times!"

This is even more practical; the Sect's development speed can reach another level!

The rewards were generous, and Lin Chen was very satisfied.

He closed the System interface and, seeing the eager silver wolf before him, stopped teasing it. With a casual toss, the soul nurturing immortal marrow pill turned into a streak of light and flew into the Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf's mouth.

The Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf swallowed the soul nurturing immortal marrow pill, and the gentle yet majestic medicinal power within instantly dissolved, like sweet rain nourishing a parched earth.

Silver light and crimson flames intertwined and flowed around its body, its aura climbing steadily at a visible rate, stabilizing at a brand new height within a few breaths—

Ninth Layer of Half-step Golden Immortal!

It let out a hearty low roar that echoed within the cave, carrying a long-lost sense of power. "Thank you for the Divine Pill, My Lord! This little beast feels much better!"

Lin Chen scanned with the Cave Heaven True Eye and nodded inwardly.

The injuries were mostly healed, and much of its strength had returned, but those more stubborn Seals and hidden injuries deep within its Origin remained like maggots in bone, which even the soul nurturing immortal marrow pill failed to eradicate.

This made him even more curious about this Heavenly Beast's background—

In its prime, could it have been above the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm?

"It's good that you've recovered."

Lin Chen's tone was flat, as if he had just casually given away a piece of candy.

He changed the subject and seemingly casually revealed the beast taming immortal bracelet. "By the way, take a look at This Sect Master's Immortal Treasure. How is its quality?"

The bracelet looked simple and unadorned, but as soon as it appeared, the Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf reacted as if its tail had been stepped on. Its silver fur stood on end with a "shua," its four legs went weak, and it almost collapsed!

A terrifying sense of suppression originating from the deepest part of its Bloodline, as if encountering a natural enemy, made its Soul tremble!

"My... My Lord! This, this Immortal Treasure..."

Its voice even changed pitch as it buried its head extremely low, almost touching the ground. "It is infinitely mysterious and boundlessly powerful! This little beast is ignorant and has never seen such a supreme treasure!"

"My Lord's cultivation is peerless, and your foundation is unfathomable. One day, you will surely sweep across the heavens and be invincible in the world!"

It complained wildly in its heart—

My God!

Why didn't you bring out such a top-tier treasure specifically for restraining all beasts earlier?!

If you had, what would I have been struggling for?!

This Lord... his actions are truly... unpredictable!

I'm convinced, this time I'm thoroughly convinced and full of admiration!

Lin Chen looked at how it was scared out of its wits and desperately flattering him, knowing the deterrent effect of the beast taming immortal bracelet had been achieved.

He casually put away the bracelet, and the suffocating pressure that had overwhelmed Howling Moon immediately vanished.

"Alright, stop your babbling." Lin Chen turned and walked towards the cave exit. "The business is done, it's time to go back."

"Yes! My Lord!"

The Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf felt as if it had been granted a grand pardon. It quickly shrank its body, turning into a harmless-looking little silver wolf, and trotted after him, appearing extremely well-behaved and docile.

On the other side.

Profound Limitless held his forehead, panting heavily, cold sweat soaking his back.

The tearing pain and chaotic, churning images in his mind finally calmed down slowly.

He shook his head, trying to dispel the last bit of dizziness, then suddenly froze.

"This..." He looked inside himself, an expression of disbelief on his Face. "Mid Heaven Immortal stage?! I actually went directly from Peak Earth Immortal, crossed the threshold of the Early Stage of Heavenly Immortal, and stepped into the Mid Heaven Immortal stage in one go?!"

This Breakthrough speed is simply outrageous!

It makes no sense at all!

He subconsciously looked up and happened to see a little wolf beside Lin Chen, entirely silver-white with agile eyes that held a hint of fawning.

The terrifying Heavenly Beast from before, whose overwhelming ferocity had made his Soul tremble, was nowhere to be seen.

"Senior, this is..."

Profound Limitless understood instantly, and his awe of Lin Chen deepened further.

As expected of Senior, to be able to subdue an Upper Realm Heavenly Beast so easily!

Lin Chen also noticed the change in Profound Limitless's aura and raised an eyebrow. "Oh, you're awake? Your cultivation rose quite fast, Mid Heaven Immortal stage already? You kid have good luck; you're truly a favorite of the heavens."

He was muttering in his heart, however—

An Immortal Venerable Reincarnation and cultivating again; this speed of cultivation really is like using a cheat!

"But... compared to This Sect Master, it's still a tiny bit lacking."

He stopped paying attention to Profound Limitless and turned to look at the silver wolf eagerly watching him at his feet. Stroking his chin, he pretended to ponder. "Since you've joined my Sect, you need a name. Seeing your white fur... how about I call you Xiaohei?"

The Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf's expression instantly froze, its Face full of "Are you kidding me?"

"Haha, just a joke!" Lin Chen laughed. "My Sect already has a watchdog named Xiaohei. As for you... since you're all white, let's call you Xiaobai! It makes a perfect pair, the Black and White Twin Fiends. Sounds majestic!"

Xiaobai?

The corner of the Howling Moon Heavenly Wolf's mouth twitched imperceptibly.

This name... is too perfunctory and tacky!

It doesn't suit this beast's noble Bloodline and dominance at all!

It complained wildly in its heart, but its Face dared not show a hint of it. It even managed to squeeze out a "joyful" expression, its tail wagging cheerfully. "I love it! This little beast especially loves this name! Thank you for bestowing a name, My Lord! Xiaobai... it sounds so good!"

"It's good that you like it."

Lin Chen nodded with satisfaction, as if he had truly bestowed an extraordinary name. "Alright, let's get out of here first."