462 - Made-Up Martial Arts, Have You Really Mastered Them, Disciple?

### Chapter 462: Divine Domain Beast Tribe, The Name of the Spear Demon In the vast forces of the Divine Domain, each holds its foundation and heritage. In these times of the world's great upheaval, they have grasped certain pieces of information and have sought ways to continue to grow stronger and pass down their legacies amidst the upheaval in the Divine Domain. At a certain moment, the eyes of the entire Divine Domain focused on the Fenghe Realm, where an exceedingly rare great battle in the history of the Divine Domain was unfolding. While the majority of the Divine Domain's strong gaze was drawn towards the Fenghe Realm, few noticed the quiet changes occurring in the Diyun Realm. The mists upon the land had grown denser, especially in the center of the Diyun Realm, where the mist was so thick it seemed as though an invisible force had gathered it all together, preventing it dispersing. Over the Dragon Mountain Realm, above Longyuan, the firmament was covered by thick dark clouds, with silver-white chains descending from the sky. The shadow of a spotted giant tiger slowly solidified, and the giant tiger raised its head to the heavens, issuing a silent roar, its majestic presence shaking everything around it. Heaven Seventeen quietly observed, having once again distanced himself from Longyuan. At this moment, the Immortal Heavenly Venerables of the Dragon Mountain Realm had all gone to the Fenghe Realm for the spectacle, while even the spirit beasts of the Immortal Realm dared not approach, feeling unease and quietly leaving the Dragon Mountain Realm. Even spirit beasts with merely Refining True Realm strength felt terrified, as though impending disaster loomed over them—either hiding away or fleeing the Dragon Mountain Realm. However, the gates of the Dragon Mountain Realm had already fallen under the control of the Heavenly Fiend Earth Shadow's experts, forcing these spirit beasts to cross the wilderness to escape. The unusual happenings within the Dragon Mountain Realm had yet to attract attention, nor had any expert come to investigate. "Wind Spirit Tiger, what a pity!" Heaven Seventeen smiled faintly. With the death of the Wind Spirit Tiger, there were even fewer tiger-type spirit beasts, especially those with abundant strength. As for the brilliant tiger in the Jiushan Realm, its bloodline ultimately couldn't compare to the Wind Spirit Tiger's and had reached its peak, unable to progress further. The Wind Spirit Tiger sought to consume a drop of Heavenly Tiger essence blood, little knowing it was already trapped on the jade platform as a sacrificial lamb, an ignitor for the Heavenly Tiger's might. Though it appeared to have awakened its Heavenly Tiger bloodline, in truth, it also consumed itself in the process of activating it. Even if a tremendous fortune allowed the Wind Spirit Tiger to narrowly escape death, it still couldn't break its shackles, that drop of essence blood was never meant to be obtained by it. Moreover, with the Wind Spirit Tiger's strength, how could it possibly survive? The Jiushan Realm had long been in turmoil, with the Wan Family now facing a significant crisis. Hengfeng Mountain, Qiandian Mountain, and Yunchi Mountain had formed an alliance, preparing to seize Dagai Mountain and expel the Wan Family. Amidst this tumult, the Wan Family members, being of the same clan, could unite against external threats better than any other. After purging internal threats, the Wan Family now stood as one, with every member knowing full well that if the family crumbled, everything they owned would be lost. Betraying and surrendering would never lead to a favorable end. Rather than living as slaves, they'd fight to defend their interests! As long as the Immortal Realm ancestors remained, the Wan Family would not fall! However, just three days ago, an Immortal Heavenly Venerable of the Wan Family was ambushed, gravely wounded, and left nearly powerless. The two Immortal Heavenly Venerables who went to rescue him were also injured, significantly weakening them. With that, the Wan Family's crisis became imminent—they had to seek aid swiftly. Hengfeng Mountain, Qiandian Mountain, and Yunchi Mountain were closing in, with their Immortal Heavenly Venerables exerting immense pressure on Dagai Mountain. On this day, a brilliant tiger, mighty and majestic, strode into the Wan Family's ancestral shrine. "Old Wan, your family is in a dire situation now. Have you made up your mind?" Red Cat looked at the Wan Family's Ancestor and asked. "Great King Red Cat, my Wan Family accepts your terms!" The Wan Family's Ancestor's lips twitched as he looked at the upright tiger with a saber at its waist—it was both impressive and oddly mismatched. Lord of Spirit Sovereign Mountain, the Beast Tribe King, Red Cat! Clearly, it was a brilliant tiger, yet it called itself Red Cat—one could only speculate why this Great Beast King chose such a name. In the Jiushan Realm, Spirit Sovereign Mountain had become Beast Tribe territory. The founder of the Beast Tribe was this very brilliant tiger, who proclaimed itself the Great King, with subordinates of the second and third ranks, as well as possessing overwhelmingly powerful skills. The Wan Family’s Ancestor was simply not his match! Spirit Sovereign Mountain had become Beast Tribe territory, their Immortal Heavenly Venerables had discreetly moved Spirit Sovereign Gate away and struck certain agreements with the Beast Tribe. Now, the Great Beast King Red Cat was preparing to officially venture forth, aiming to unify the Jiushan Realm and establish it as the Land of the Beast Tribe within the Divine Domain, while extending invitations to spirit beasts throughout the realm. Dagai Mountain would remain for the human race within the Jiushan Realm but not solely for the Wan Family. Red Cat would resolve the issues with Hengfeng Mountain, Qiandian Mountain, and Yunchi Mountain, bringing an end to the chaos within the Jiushan Realm. One must admit, this mighty tiger harbored great ambitions, aspiring to quell the tumult of the Jiushan Realm and establish the foundation for the Beast Tribe's presence in the Divine Domain. "I knew, Old Wan, you'd be sensible enough—not in vain has the Supreme of the Beast Tribe collaborated with your Wan Family!" Red Cat nodded in satisfaction. The Wan Family's Ancestor was bewildered, "The Supreme of the Beast Tribe has collaborated with our Wan Family?" "Of course! There was some connection with your Wan Tianlin. Considering this, I, Red Cat, support your Wan Family's leadership over Dagai Mountain’s forces. How you maintain that leadership afterward will depend on your Wan Family's abilities," Red Cat stated with a nod. The Wan Family’s Ancestor was perplexed, the Supreme of the Beast Tribe had some connection with Wan Tianlin? Suddenly, two figures flashed through his mind—Xu Yan and Meng Chong! "Could it be Meng Chong?" After all, with his robust figure, wielding martial arts, like a small giant, Meng Chong matched the title of the Beast Tribe's Supreme more fittingly. "That's the Second Supreme!" Red Cat remarked indifferently. The Wan Family's Ancestor remained bewildered, could Xu Yan truly be the Supreme of the Beast Tribe? "Isn't Xu Yan a human? Not a spirit beast at all!" Red Cat cast him a disdainful glance, "Who told you that the Supreme of my Beast Tribe must be a spirit beast?" After all, the ancestor of the Beast Tribe was a human. What's odd about the Supreme being human as well? Red Cat then turned and left, "In three days, we'll begin the operation. Here are three Dan medicines for your Wan Family. Three days should be enough for three of your members to fully recover." The time had come for the Great Beast King Red Cat to make his name known across the Divine Domain. With proficiency in the martial arts of the Great Beast demons and enhancement of the Beast Tribe's divine powers, Red Cat now held the confidence to effortlessly crush Immortal Heavenly Venerables under his claw. Though Heaven Seventeen's strength was formidable, still no match for Red Cat, he held trump cards of his own and feared not! Moreover, Yu Xiaolong and Little Ha have had breakthroughs, and killing Immortal Heavenly Venerables poses no challenge for them. The chaotic Jiushan Realm was due for unification and to lay the foundation for the Beast Tribe. Three days later, the Jiushan Realm encountered its greatest upheaval as a brilliant tiger stood upright, holding a treasure saber, storming the Immortal Heavenly Venerables' camps of Hengfeng Mountain and Qiandian Mountain. A flood dragon coiled in the air, spewing terrifying rays, subduing immortal beings of Yunchi Mountain. A Toad of Mass Devouring, its mouth agape like an abyss, enveloped the Immortal Heavenly Venerables in darkness, reducing them to ash in mere instants. There it was —the Mountain-Swallowing Toad! The powerful figures of the Jiushan Realm were dumbfounded. No way, was the Mountain-Swallowing Toad truly this powerful? They glanced at the storage pouches they carried, suddenly feeling it wasn't worth it. Could they still raise Mountain-Swallowing Toads now? Could they still use the toads for making storage pouches? Too terrifying! The Spirit Sovereign Gate leader watched, unfazed, having experienced it before, decided to relent, accepting that the Jiushan Realm would henceforth be Beast Tribe territory. The long-chaotic Jiushan Realm underwent drastic change, birthing the Beast Tribe! And on that same day, the Great Beast King Red Cat fought alone against several Immortal Heavenly Venerables, swiftly crushing and slaying them with overwhelming power! Moreover, he rooted out the Heavenly Fiend Earth Shadow strongholds in Hengfeng Mountain and Yunchi Mountain and uncovered the long-hidden Seven-Leaf Sky Fiend, slaying all. The Wan Family, Spirit Sovereign Gate leader, and other Immortal Heavenly Venerables acted simultaneously, purging the remnants of the Heavenly Fiend Earth Shadow since they were the underlying cause of the Jiushan Realm's strife. With the might of the Great Beast King, Red Cat subdued the Jiushan Realm, even entering Heavenly Abyss to eradicate its inhabitants and slay numerous Netherworld Blood Sons. From then on, the turmoil within the Jiushan Realm ended. Distinctly changed, it became the territory of the Beast Tribe. Many powerhouses of the Jiushan Realm began to exit, only Dagai Mountain of the Wan Family remained a hub for humans while the rest belongs to the Beast Tribe. Dagai Mountain served as a channel for trade and communication. Simultaneously, news of the Great Beast King Red Cat's establishment of the Beast Tribe reached the Divine Domain, inviting spirit beasts throughout the Divine Domain to come to Jiushan Realm. --- **New Terms Explained:** - **槍魔 (Spear Demon):** A title referring to a character possibly known for their expertise or notorious status with the spear. The name suggests someone having demonic skill or ferocity with this particular weapon. - **地雲境 (Diyun Realm):** This refers to a particular realm or geographic area within the broader setting, characterized particularly by thick mist or clouds. - **風河境 (Fenghe Realm):** Another geographic or territorial term, likely noted for particular battles or events, drawing focus in this chapter. - **九山境 (Jiushan Realm):** Translating to "Nine Mountain Realm," this term refers to a particular region consisting potentially of nine notable mountains or areas. - **妖族 (Beast Tribe):** This term refers to a tribe or faction primarily consisting of beast-like characters or spirit beasts. - **靈尊山 (Spirit Sovereign Mountain):** This is a particular geographic location claimed by the Beast Tribe, with possible connections to spiritual sovereignty or prominence among spirit beings. - **神域 (Divine Domain):** Refers to the overall setting, an area filled with divine or spiritual characters, events, or territories. - **靈尊門 (Spirit Sovereign Gate):** An organization or faction likely associated with Spirit Sovereign Mountain. - **大妖 (Great Beast Demon):** A term referring to a higher or more powerful type of beast or demon within the Beast Tribe hierarchy. - **天虎 (Heavenly Tiger/ Sky Tiger):** A significant and powerful lineage within the spirit beast hierarchy. These terms add depth to the narrative, enriching the story with detailed world-building elements that tie the character and faction interactions into a larger, more cohesive universe. As the news spread, another revelation captured attention: the cultivation method of the Beast Tribe, which allows one to disregard the shackles of bloodlines, enabling them to enhance their strength continuously like the human race. The news disseminated, attracting spirit beasts from beyond the Jiushan Realm to seek refuge, gradually forming the Beast Tribe's momentum. During this chaotic time in the Divine Domain, major powers lacked the capacity to focus on this newly formed Beast Tribe. Of course, some considered the Beast Tribe as merely a newly established spirit beast force, doubting its true strength. As for the Beast Tribe's cultivation method, which supposedly allows spirit beasts to disregard bloodline shackles and cultivate like humans, it was dismissed as likely deceit from the Beast King Red Cat to lure spirit beasts. Most waited to see if the Immortal Level spirit beasts who went to the Jiushan Realm would willingly submit and become subordinates of the three major Beast Kings, or if they would unite to compel the Beast King to reveal the method. Along with the establishment of the Beast Tribe, another monumental event shook the Divine Domain—the great battle in the Fenghe Realm finally concluded. A young man, wielding a chilling spear, emerged from the Heavenly Abyss, charged into the crowd of powerful beings, taking down Immortal Heavenly Venerables with each thrust as if swatting flies. None of these powerful figures, despite practicing mighty divine soul secret arts or wielding defensive artifacts, could withstand that chilling spear. With each thrust, their divine souls were extinguished—no exceptions! Jiang Buping's spear had become even more powerful, and was now unstoppable, seemingly tailor-made to attack the divine soul. His martial path focused entirely on obliterating souls. He instilled fear among the powerful, driving them into a frenzied retreat towards the latter stage of the battle, unable to continue fighting. However, with relentless killing intent, Jiang Buping did not cease. Having already taken action, they were enemies, and enemies were meant to be killed! No powerful attacker managed to escape the Fenghe Realm; all were pursued and slain by Jiang Buping! The Divine Domain trembled, and countless major forces and powerful figures were astounded. The name of the Spear Demon spread across the Divine Domain! Regarded as a fiend, the weight of his slaughter was even more frightening than Sword God Xu Yan or Sky God Meng Chong. Remarkably, Jiang Buping could ignore the Unyielding Qi, harboring significant secrets and opportunities, naturally attracting the interest of countless forces and powerful individuals. With instigation from those with hidden agendas, even more, powerful individuals set out to hunt Jiang Buping, which, in turn, led to even greater slaughter by him. The mere mention of Spear Demon Jiang Buping terrified all who heard it! With the conclusion of the Fenghe Realm's battle, Jiang Buping announced his intention to head to the Taikun Realm to demand an explanation! Instantly, the eyes of many powerful figures turned towards the Taikun Realm, with masses rushing there to witness the outcome. Would the age-old Jiang Clan of the Taikun Realm face utter destruction? Within the Jiang Clan's grand hall in the Taikun Realm, the elders were silent. The Great Elder looked at the clan leader, his voice calm, "Clan Leader, do you think we should rally the clan's strength to protect Jiang Tianming and assault Jiang Buping?" The Jiang Clan Leader remained silent. He knew, while the Great Elder seemed to wait for his command, issuing such would lead to the Great Elder's faction's reprisal, forcing him to step down. "Clan Leader, this issue concerns the rise and fall of our Jiang Clan. As the Clan Leader, you must provide a decision on how to handle this situation," an elder said solemnly. The Jiang Clan Leader's visage was calm as he glanced at the Great Elder and the other elders, his expression composed, "The matters between Buping and Tianming are for them to resolve; I will not interfere nor intervene. Those involving Tianming bear their fate in Buping's hands, and I will not plead for them!" The Great Elder and others were taken aback. "Tianming's misdeeds against his brother demand he bears the consequences. I, as a father, can only be so biased!" The Jiang Clan Leader's tone was calm, yet carried a hint of sorrow, "This is a private family matter due to my failure in teaching my son, not linked to the Jiang Clan. All of you need not intervene. "If Buping seeks an explanation, let him have it!" The Great Elder and the others remained silent, and it dawned on them that Jiang Buping was indeed the son of this Clan Leader. Although previously neglected and given no support during his time of suffering, the circumstances had now changed. Jiang Buping had become extraordinarily powerful, seemingly backed by a supreme figure. In light of this, abandoning Jiang Tianming and mending ties with Jiang Buping seemed inevitable. Those within the Jiang Clan who participated and perished were merely minor losses the Jiang Clan could withstand. Within the small courtyard of the Jiang Clan in the Taikun Realm, Jiang Tianming's eyes were bloodshot, his entire being in a state of frenzy, while beside him, Yun Yan'er clutched her face, looking aggrieved. "Tianming, who would've thought he'd survive, what should we do now?" "What to do? How should I know? My father no longer deals with it. How do I oppose this bastard Jiang Buping now? Yunshang Sect is also severing ties with me, what do you propose we do?" Jiang Tianming roared. "How about we run away?" Yun Yan'er whispered. "Run? The Divine Domain is vast, but where can I possibly escape?" Jiang Tianming was bordering on madness. --- **New Terms Explained:** - **槍魔 (Spear Demon):** Refers to Jiang Buping, marking him as both a master of the spear and a fearsome entity. A unique title suggesting the ferocity and lethal proficiency with the spear, almost demonic in nature. - **天虎精血 (Heavenly Tiger Essence Blood):** A potent, mystical blood said to significantly enhance a beast's power. Sought after for its powerful attributes. - **姜天銘 (Jiang Tianming):** A character deeply entwined with Jiang Buping, whose actions and intentions are pivotal in the family feud scenario. - **雲上宗 (Yunshang Sect):** Likely an organization or sect that plays a role in the regional politics or magic systems. These terms help build a richer world and story arc, giving insight into the complex relationships and political maneuverings among characters and factions.