Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 660: Chapter 303: The Ghost in Painted Skin and the Faceless Reincarnation!_2

Indeed, to perfect their skills, Breeders must first experiment on themselves.

“So, you should have extended your lifespan by as much as twenty-five years now? The effect seems to be quite good,” said Su Ping.

Master Yin chuckled bitterly, “How can it be that simple? Besides, things like life extension are of no concern to me. Though I have not broken through to the Spirit Saint Level, given that an advanced-level Beast Tamer can live up to a hundred years, I don’t need it at all. Moreover, such an extension of lifespan comes at a price!”

As Master Yin said this, his spiritual power burst forth. He then continued to ask, “Su Ping, what Realm do you see me as now?”

Su Ping raised an eyebrow, sensing the spiritual fluctuations Master Yin released. “Emperor Second Rank?”

Master Yin’s age, though not at the limit of his lifespan, was definitely not young. Being sixty or seventy years old, it is very hard to break through to the Spirit Saint Level, according to the theory that the older you are, the more difficult it is to break through Realms. After all, not everyone can, like Charles, break through to the Spirit Saint Level at the age of over one hundred and twenty.

And the next thing Master Yin said confirmed Su Ping’s thoughts. “In fact, before attempting Faceless Rebirth, more than ten years ago, I had already reached the Emperor Seventh Rank in my Meditation Realm!”

“Hmm?” Su Ping raised an eyebrow.

“That’s right. Each time it is used, not only the Pet Beast but the Realm of the Beast Tamer as well will drop by one level! That’s not the most important part. The most important thing is that, after all these years, I haven’t made a single breakthrough! Not one level! Also, though I am not certain, I estimate there’s an eighty percent chance that if I continue to use it, once I fall below the Emperor Level, I will never be able to use this skill again.”

“This…” Su Ping’s mouth twitched. This skill… seemed a bit underwhelming?

He then thought for a moment and asked again, “Can the Faceless Ghost King perform Faceless Rebirth on other Beast Tamers besides its own master?”

Master Yin shook his head. “It can only be used on its own master, as it requires the spiritual power of the Beast Tamer to establish a symbiotic Soul Contract with the Faceless Ghost King. It is not applicable to other Beast Tamers.”

Okay, Su Ping could now say this skill was indeed quite underwhelming. After use, one’s Level could no longer be improved. Even calculating based on using it at the peak of the Emperor’s Tenth Rank, it could be used at most ten times. Ten times, at most, could that be fifty years? Well, thinking about it that way, it doesn’t seem too bad. At the very least, it seems you could live an extra fifty years? Of course, this is at most; the minimum is only ten years. But no matter how you look at it, it doesn’t seem to have much meaning, right? You have to cultivate the Faceless Ghost King, this Pet Beast—whose combat abilities are unknown—just to prevent oneself from not being able to break through the Spirit Saint Level? But if one has reached the peak of the Emperor Level, why not try to break through the Spirit Saint Level? If successful, that’s the genuine extension of life. By using this skill, you would be utterly abandoning the possibility of advancing further. It might be useful for some Beast Tamers who don’t care much about fighting, but at the Emperor Level, this Super-Rank Skill is truly one of the most underwhelming. Especially when compared with Charles’s inexplicable Lich Phylactery modification method, the effect of this Faceless Rebirth is just too ordinary. The reason it could be considered a Super-Rank Skill was perhaps purely because its innate ability indeed had some significance, was astonishing enough, and could serve as a last-ditch effort for those desperate to prolong their lives.

With these thoughts, Su Ping had come to understand the other person’s purpose.

“So, you want me to work with you to continue perfecting this Faceless Rebirth skill?”

“Exactly! This is the culmination of my life’s work, but the restrictions and limitations of Faceless Rebirth are too great. If Beast Tamers aren’t at their wit’s end, I’m afraid very few would choose this path. And even if they do, it’s extremely difficult to succeed, because it also requires the re-contracting and breeding of an Emperor Level Faceless Ghost King! If we could solve this limitation that decreases the Realm of the Pet Beast and the Beast Tamer when using Faceless Rebirth…”

It had to be said, Master Yin Luo’s idea was excellent. If this defect could truly be remedied, then the Painted Skin Female Ghost—an Undead Pet Beast that is also a specialty of the East—would undoubtedly see a significant increase in strategic value and importance, just like the Paperman. Of course, it would naturally not reach the extent of the Paperman; after all, the target audiences for the two are different. However, in the eyes of high-end Beast Tamers, the value of the Painted Skin Female Ghost might be even higher. Because if there were no advancement limitations, possessing this ability, wouldn’t that be tantamount to immortality?

No sooner had these two words appeared in his mind than Su Ping instinctively felt a surge of excitement.

However, it clearly wasn’t possible. Su Ping was certain, even if there truly were a method for immortality in the world, it absolutely couldn’t be achieved by such means.

Thus, he gave a wry smile and said, “Master Yin, you think too highly of me. Such a Super-Rank Skill is a completely new field that I have never ventured into!”

“Hehe, you’re still young, and there are many, many more sights in your future that you have yet to see. The Necromancy Series is the most unique among the Pet Beast Races. If possible, delving deep into this field will definitely yield even greater discoveries! Although the Mechanical System is the current global focus this century, with all countries on Blue Star primarily engaged in mechanical research, the Necromancy Series has existed for far longer and has a richer history of experience to draw upon,” Master Yin Luo said hastily.

Su Ping thought for a moment and responded, “How about this: if possible, could you give me the Cultivation Method for the Faceless Ghost King’s evolutionary body? When I return to Jianghai, I’ll have time to breed some Painted Skin Female Ghosts and give it a try! As for the Skill Cultivation of the Faceless Rebirth Super-Rank Skill, that is a significant matter. Whenever you have time, come to Jianghai, and we can discuss it together. After all, for the time being, the cultivation of the special forces at the Heavenly Tomb is even more crucial.”

After a brief contemplation, Master Yin Luo nodded and agreed, “That sounds good! Once the situation in Beiyuan has stabilized, I’ll find an opportunity to visit you in Jianghai!”

He truly didn’t have the time to go to Jianghai now. And even though he was generous, he couldn’t just hand over the entire Cultivation Method of his Faceless Rebirth to Su Ping. However, giving Su Ping the Cultivation Method for the Faceless Ghost King’s evolution was not too much, considering their respective statuses. There was still plenty of time in the future; it wasn’t something to rush.

“By the way, you mentioned that the current focus of Breeders worldwide is on the Mechanical System. Is there any particular reason for this?”

“It’s quite simple. A little over a hundred years ago, after Blue Star fully entered the Industrial Era, the application of various electromagnetic forces led to the emergence of the Mechanical Core. This made Mechanical Pet Beasts the darlings of this century. But a full century has passed! Countless mechanical evolutionary forms have emerged one after another, and some remarkably talented Mechanists have even successfully bred Mechanical Pet Beasts with Super-Rank Skills. However, even after more than a hundred years, not one Super-Rank Skill for Mechanical System Pet Beasts has been included above Hall of Fame level! Today, the top Mechanists of the major Beast Tamer Kingdoms on Blue Star are openly and secretly competing to take the lead…”

The exchange with Master Yin lasted for several days because Master Yin was not in a hurry to leave the Rong Family. He also knew that in a few days, once the matters at the Rong Family were handled, Su Ping would be leaving Beiyuan. During these few days, besides exchanging insights on cultivation, Master Yin Luo’s primary focus was imparting his cultivation experiences with the Faceless Ghost King to Su Ping. With the guidance of this pioneering Undead Breeding Master, Su Ping gained a profound understanding and knowledge about both the Painted Skin Female Ghost and the Faceless Ghost King.

And so, as the days slowly passed, the time finally arrived for the opening of the Rong Family’s Five Saints Secret Realms.