When a group of three women left the desert city, the whale gathered Almin, handing him the ’Dao of the Alchemist God.’ Then, it gave Ruri the second level of her mental cultivation.
Almin was shocked by the massive amount of knowledge transmitted directly into his mind, so he isolated himself in the alchemy building. With all the herbs that should only exist in the divine world they brought, Almin would now immerse himself in his studies.
Ruri isolated herself with them in her room. Before studying the second level of the mental technique, she needed to master the beast-tamer technique she received. They spent the days with Alm studying the black core of the prison, that one they acquired from the tablet, and Bruno studying the shadow of relief and the shadow of pain, which were the last treasures from the realm of ashes. The whale went out a few times to give instructions to the dwarves and patiently waited for news.
A week later, Alm could already consider himself a master of infernal laws. That core was very useful for him, so he directly used all the Yin they brought from the tower. Sounds of cracking followed from the rune, so after consuming all they had, their infernal rune pulsed with extreme power.
’Excellent, now this rune has its own QI and internal laws, as if it were a separate body. Even if we run out of QI, we still have infernal laws to use.’ Alm said excitedly. The cost to achieve that was the massive Yin they had gathered from the towers, but that would make them ascend at most two levels in cultivation. The current gains were worth it.
In the second week, Bruno managed to develop a prototype soul technique, using the shadows as a study.
’I’ll call it... Soul Link!’ Bruno said lightly. ’Now, with just one night’s sleep, we can almost completely recover our soul. As for Ruri, if we use this for her, the speed of her recovery will be hundreds of times faster. Fortunately, after going to the realm of heavens, Ruri was already perfectly recovered.’
Thus, in the third week, the women returned to the city perfectly fine. They ran to the castle excitedly after completing the mission perfectly.
"The Three Extremes Sect will initiate a recruitment examination in thirteen months, sir," one of them spoke, bowing. "According to the rules, any cultivator aged 15 to 20 can take the test. Simultaneously, recruitment for alchemists, blacksmiths, and other specialties occurs; there are no restrictions other than presenting their techniques."
The whale nodded, and then the women gave them other not-so-important information for now. The whale promised to reward them, but they vehemently rejected it, so Alm and Bruno pondered deeply.
Soon, Bruno muttered, ’This body... when we entered it, I remember that old man from the Divinestone clan saying we were 17 years old, almost 18.’ (Chapter 3)
’This body must be 21 years old now; repeating the tactic of infiltrating as an ordinary disciple won’t be possible,’ Alm analyzed coldly. ’But Ruri will be 16. And Corin, despite having millennia, his body has not aged since he was taken to the heavenly realm; he will be physically 18.’
Bruno nodded. ’Hmm, Loeus will be 19 and can be useful too. Great, the three together can enter and work.’
’We will go together. But we should go through another door, like a blacksmith...’ Alm thought for a moment and added, ’We will go to the realm of the dwarves; it’s a great opportunity. We can get a new identification for the four of us and cover our tracks.’
’It’s a good team. Almin has been only fighting and cultivating lately; he needs to focus on alchemy now and learn everything Detue has to teach him. With the help of the Dao of the Alchemist God, he will absorb everything and go beyond in no time,’ Bruno commented.
’Almin and Langrum couldn’t go; they are legitimate evil cultivators. Even if Ruri seals that for them, they would lose much of their capabilities, and it would be much more dangerous. It’s safer for them to stay,’ Alm said dryly.
Bruno then sighed, speaking, ’Langrum has no ambitions for power; she just wants Loeus to reciprocate her feelings. Probably, she just wants to live peacefully and have children... well, we need to appoint someone to rule the city now; she will be a good choice.’ Both agreed and thought about the next steps for hours.
The next day, a special date arrived. Everyone in the city gathered to prepare a big celebration, as Ruri was finally turning 15. She could now be considered an adult in the cultivation world. This time marked the moment when most bodies became fully developed and perfect for cultivation, leading many cultivators to leave their homes to venture into sects. Of course, it is only called ’fully developed’ because there were no more impairments to cultivation, which was what really mattered in the world of cultivation. The body itself would still develop normally up to around the age of 25. Well, for Alm and Bruno, who came from Earth, Ruri was still a child.
As the sun rose, the whale opened its eyes, coming out of meditation, and found Ruri’s bright eyes directed at him. They greeted each other with a nod, and a wrapped gift floated in front of her.
"Time flies; now you’re all grown up in the cultivation side," they said, letting their eyes quickly scan Ruri. Indeed, they saw a young woman who looked eighteen, not fifteen.
Ruri wasn’t intimidated by their gaze and just smiled. It drew only a sigh from the whale; she had transformed into a young woman of indescribable beauty. Wherever she went, she would attract looks, regardless of gender.
"With the help of the dwarves, I made something adult that doesn’t exist anywhere. Go try it," Bruno said, feeling her piercing gaze. He took care to instruct her to go, fearing that she might want to take a step forward at that moment. Her gaze seemed different than usual.
Against all expectations, Ruri put the gift away and took light steps toward the whale. He was still sitting on the ground, and she stopped in front of him. Ruri was now one meter and sixty-one centimeters tall, and with the whale sitting on the ground, they were at eye level. Even each other’s breath could be felt lightly on their faces.
Ruri’s face blushed, and Alm and Bruno broke into a cold sweat. She then spoke with a whisper. "Master, I’m no longer a child now." She spoke and looked up shyly at them. "You have changed a lot since before... but now, there’s no need to hold back so much. I’m here by your side."
Silence permeated, and there was no apparent reaction from the whale. But Ruri felt something in those eyes, and her heart skipped a beat. She then turned and ran, but now there was a more determined aura flowing in her.
’Damn... was that a move?’ Bruno said, stunned.
’Still soft. If it stays at this level, we can handle things somehow.’ Alm added, equally stunned.
Neither of them wanted to admit it, but both felt their minds flutter slightly with those words from her. However, despite everything, they preferred it to stop there. Their only wish was for Ruri to find someone and live happily. But every day, that seemed more impossible, whether from her side or theirs.
A few hours later, the whale left the castle toward the city center. There, the birthday party had already started, and the dwarves were already drinking and making noise.
Alm and Bruno looked around and saw all the half-demons, half-wyverns, and Cerberi together, already mingling with the inhabitants. And next to them, there were already a hundred newborns, a new generation that would initiate the new cultivators under their influence.
Shortly after they sat in a reserved spot, the party was abruptly interrupted. Ruri emerged slowly in front of everyone like an ethereal vision, wrapped in a white dress that defied gravity itself.
The skirt gracefully flowed to just above her knees, allowing each step to be a light and fluid dance, as if guided by the winds. The generously sculpted neckline not only accentuated Ruri’s femininity but possessed a hypnotic charm. The garment revealed a natural grace, a combination of innocence and seduction that could capture anyone’s attention at the party.
The divine elven fabric from which the dress was made was a natural divine armor, evidently a runic storage seal was carved. Each fiber seemed woven with gentle breezes, and the threads were imbued with celestial essence. As Ruri moved, the dress seemed to breathe, creating an aura of tranquility and beauty around her.
The impact of that divine fabric, combined with her natural beauty, was striking for everyone, and Alm and Bruno, seeing her wear the dress for the first time, were equally amazed.
’I think we went a bit overboard. But... your curves are too evident to be hidden.’
Bruno said casually, only then noticing Ruri’s gaze directed at them. Their eyes were fixed on her curves, and when they realized and turned to meet her gaze, she smiled brightly, making everyone sigh.
The day continued peacefully, and everyone celebrated. However, on the next day, the whale gathered everyone in the city, still dealing with the hangover from the party. He then announced their next steps: they would leave for the dwarven kingdom the following day and then head to the Three Extremes Sect. Once again, they would be absent from the city for a while.
When it was communicated that Almin and Langrum would stay in the city, both simply nodded in agreement; that was what they wanted. However, when it was mentioned that they would take Loeus to the sect, Langrum visibly became disturbed, casting a bloodthirsty gaze in the direction of the whale.
Bruno then sent a mental message. ’You haven’t made any progress with him during this time, right? Do you think that will change soon?’
Langrum’s expression and gaze instantly cooled, her eyes wavered for a moment. ’This will be beneficial for you. You’ve marked him deeply already, and no other woman in the sect will be able to change that. However, the distance will stir up feelings in him that he doesn’t understand.’
Bruno spoke calmly mentally, and Langrum’s eyes lifted, shining as if they had understood his point. ’Just make sure to take action before we leave. Make it clear that you’ll be waiting for him, not as his master. I don’t doubt that in a year, he’ll be desperate to return to your arms.’
The whale then turned to everyone and made another announcement. "From today on, Langrum will be the commander of this city in my absence. She will have full autonomy and handle all matters."
Everyone nodded, already expecting this decision. Now that the city had grown in population, strong leadership was essential for a proper organization... and well, that was definitely a ’very strong’ woman, in all meanings...
"The city is not ready to receive visitors yet, but those willing can explore the world. I’ve left the opportunity for cultivation available to all; just choose the destination you desire, and no one will stop you," the whale concluded.
Thus, they returned to the castle. That night, Ruri jumped excitedly and showed her master that she had completed the basics of the ’Beastly World of Willowkins’ technique, precisely the technique Leafar had given her before.
The whale checked, and a mystical rune appeared on Ruri’s forehead. This rune was linked to Ruri’s soul, and a separate space was created inside it. With the help of the spatial laws that Ruri knew, this space quickly expanded to the size of a castle. It was like a spatial inventory, but she could keep her beasts alive and still cultivate within it. Of course, the cost of this was a significant decrease in Ruri’s cultivation to feed them.
"Now I can take Deryu and Runula with me. They will be my companions and always stay together," Ruri said excitedly, and the whale nodded. There were still many other benefits to this technique, but Ruri officially started as a beast tamer that day.
The next day, the whale, Ruri, Loeus, and Corin would join the dwarf Vuard. Runula and Deryu were already properly accommodated in Ruri’s beastly world. They would depart for the dwarven realm, and a small group came to bid farewell.
"Goku, I’ll take care of everything here. Keep an eye on my disciple," Langrum said, looking at the whale, and they understood the message. Don’t let another woman get close.
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"Mrs. Calirer, I’ll miss you," Corin said with a slight smile to Calirer. In response, there was only a dry snort, making him sigh disappointed.
Almin approached with little Doara in his arms, who seemed quite close to him. "Goku, I’ll learn everything from my master in this time..."
The whale quickly cut him off. "The name Goku was created to be used among the evil cultivators. Don’t use it anymore. Not to mention that within the Three Extremes Sect, that name should already be known, so it is not worth the risk to keep using it either."
"Master always changes his name." Ruri then smiled. "Shall we go back to that other name? You always seemed to respond to it as if it were your name a long time ago. Alm is pretty cool."
At that moment, the whale petrified, realizing his mistake. Everyone felt the temperature drop drastically and turned to the side.
There was Almin, with wide eyes. In his mind, the pieces clicked together completely. He then turned his gaze to the whale in shock, and the whole atmosphere became furious and violent.