NOVPUBSu Changkong felt that his conjecture was probably correct; otherwise, it would be difficult to explain the situation before him.
"If I can make the soul strength of these Alien Beasts reach a realm similar to that of a Martial Saint, wouldn’t that transform them into True Beasts?"
Su Changkong mused to himself.
Treasures for strengthening the soul are rare, but they do exist, such as the Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid. Although its effects diminish with frequent use, it can help Martial Artists who have mastered the intent realm of Martial Arts to advance to the Soul Realm. In the Ancient Holy Country, as long as one had Primordial Liquid, one could still buy quite a bit of it.
"Let’s give it a try!"
Having already invested so much resource and effort, Su Changkong naturally would not give up easily. He was determined to give it a try. Immediately, Su Changkong made a trip back to Heavenly Saint Mountain in Skyfire City, spending hundreds of taels of Primordial Liquid, and had Old Liu help him procure nearly a hundred portions of Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid.
Soon after, Su Changkong returned to the Crescent Sea Area and began his experiment.
Su Changkong found the Sea Serpent Alien Beast that had already grown to the pinnacle of Alien Beasts, restrained it without a word, and started feeding it the Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid, helping it to quickly refine it.
The Sea Serpent Alien Beast looked at Su Changkong with eyes that were both fierce and fearful.
As an Alien Beast, the Sea Serpent Beast possessed no small intelligence. It deeply understood the terror of this human before it. Being given so many benefits likely meant there was an ulterior motive, but it was powerless to resist Su Changkong and could only be manipulated at will.
"Hmm? Its soul growth is minuscule!"
Su Changkong sensed the changes in the Sea Serpent Beast’s soul with his Primordial Spirit, his eyebrows furrowing deeply. Merely one portion of Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid refined by the Sea Serpent Beast had an effect that was imperceptible to the naked eye, almost useless!
"Why is this happening... A single portion of Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid is enough for some talented Five-Qi Grandmasters to reach the Soul Realm, but it’s barely effective on Alien Beasts?"
Su Changkong was somewhat puzzled. He continuously fed the Sea Serpent Beast five to six portions of Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid, but the effect was minor.
"It seems... Alien Beasts have extremely poor talent in terms of the soul! Perhaps this is the price they pay for their strong physical gifts!"
Su Changkong’s expression turned strange.
The balance of the world dictates that the human race is naturally physically weak, but their sheer numbers and the occasional birth of extraordinarily talented individuals allow them to gradually cultivate into top-notch powerhouses.
Alien Beasts are naturally physically strong, but their talent in the soul is inversely proportional. To make progress or to undergo metamorphosis in terms of the soul is far more difficult for them than for the human race—by tenfold, a hundredfold. Treasures capable of nourishing and strengthening the soul, like the Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid, have negligible effects on them.
"No wonder no one cultivates True Beasts themselves... Just nurturing Alien Beasts to their peak requires a vast amount of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, while achieving the Soul Realm is the most difficult barrier to break through..."
Su Changkong now understood why he had never heard of anyone in the Ancient Holy Country raising or breeding True Beasts. The crux of the problem was right here.
"Ordinary treasures for nurturing and strengthening souls are useless for Alien Beasts, but... I have higher-grade treasures on hand…"
Su Changkong silently contemplated. Treasures for strengthening the soul were incredibly precious. Even if they existed, Martial Saints themselves would not have enough for their use, let alone for breeding Alien Beasts. However, Su Changkong possessed an exotic treasure that even some old monsters would definitely be tempted by!
Su Changkong flipped his palm and took out an item.
It was a diamond-shaped Crystal Stone about the size of a thumb, jet-black throughout, with black energy flowing inside it, constantly changing and without a fixed shape.
It was a Yuan Soul Crystal!
The Yuan Soul Crystal, a Crystal Core that was found only within the bodies of true Demon Monsters, could be used to refine some high-tier Holy Pills. One of its major functions was to significantly strengthen a person’s soul.
If a Martial Artist at the pinnacle of the Soul Realm refined a Yuan Soul Crystal, they would have a chance to experience Soul Sublimation and metamorphose, reaching the Primordial Spirit realm!
Its immense value would surely drive some Martial Saints mad with desire, willing to pay a great price to acquire it.
"Ordinary treasures have little effect on Alien Beasts in enhancing their souls, but what about a Yuan Soul Crystal... Will it be effective?"
Su Changkong silently pondered.
In fact, the Yuan Soul Crystal was not as useful to Su Changkong as one might think. After all, he had already cultivated a Primordial Spirit. The Yuan Soul Crystal would be somewhat beneficial in strengthening his Primordial Spirit but was certainly far from causing a qualitative change. Su Changkong was holding onto it, considering whether he could use it to refine a top-grade Holy Pill in the future.
If this Yuan Soul Crystal could help him cultivate a True Beast, enabling him to elevate his Giant Whale Skill to a whole new level, then it would be put to good use!
Of course, if it were useless, Su Changkong would suffer a significant loss.
Using a Yuan Soul Crystal to nourish Alien Beasts? If other Martial Saints were to know of this, they would surely spit blood. A Yuan Soul Crystal, which even some old monsters desperate to cultivate a Primordial Spirit could not obtain, was being used by Su Changkong to feed Alien Beasts!
"Let’s give it a try... Use part of the Yuan Soul Crystal to see the effect. If it doesn’t work, I’ll refine it myself to strengthen my Primordial Spirit... It won’t be too big of a loss."
Su Changkong took a deep breath and finally made up his mind, adding the Yuan Soul Crystal into the mix.
Having reached this point, not to verify his conjecture would mean absolute failure, a result completely unacceptable to someone with Su Changkong’s character. He had to try!
"Sss!"
Looking at the Yuan Soul Crystal in his hand, with a focused intention, Su Changkong created a strand of impregnable Geng Metal silkworm silk, and with a light cut, separated a small piece from the Yuan Soul Crystal, about one fiftieth of its size.
"The energy of the Yuan Soul Crystal is dissipating..." As a piece of the Yuan Soul Crystal was cut away, Su Changkong could feel the energy of the Yuan Soul Crystal dissipating, like a whole, a barrel with a gap opened, allowing the water within to gradually seep out.
