Wilderness: I Tame Beasts to Survive

Chapter 321: Chapter 236: Pangu Creates the Heavens and the Earth, a Spiritual Breakthrough

Just as he returned to the great hall, pairs of concerned eyes fell upon him.

"Elder Qingyao is fine. We should have the results soon, so please don’t worry."

He smiled, gently stroking the cheek of Yin Yi, who looked the most concerned, and explained.

’This Cosmic Light Tower... it’s a true paradise. I have no idea how, but it’s loaded with a massive amount of Spiritual Energy. I wonder if the system can absorb it.’

Han Ning tried pressing his palm against a wall inlaid with Soul Beast Crystal Stones, attempting to draw out the Energy.

But the next second, a line of text appeared on the panel:

[Absorbing the Energy here will trigger a chain reaction within the Cosmic Light Tower, causing the entire device to initiate its self-destruct sequence. The tower must be fully decrypted before its Energy can be absorbed.]

At the same time, the panel loaded the Cosmic Light Tower’s current operational data:

[Current Access Level: Maximum]

[Within the scope of your permissions, you may freely use the Spiritual Energy compression device until the reserved Spiritual Energy is exhausted.]

[Wood Type Spiritual Energy remaining: 27%; Wind Type: 36%; Starlight: 55%; Darkness: 62%... Spiritual Energy: 17%...]

[Total remaining Spiritual Energy for Cosmic Light Tower operation: 16%]

’With this Cosmic Light Tower, I can definitely take my Soul Beasts’ strength to the next level.’

Han Ning’s face lit up with joy.

"Are you going to help your Soul Beasts augment their Spiritual Energy?"

Just as he was about to take Yin Yi, Egg Pancake, Fei Lin, and the others to cultivate at the other Elemental Gates, a Spiritual Fluctuation from Hom suddenly reached him.

"Yes... Why do you ask?" Han Ning asked, puzzled.

"You should first focus on cultivating your own Spiritual Level. Get your Spiritual Power to Tier Three as soon as possible," Hom explained.

"Tier Three?"

"Mhm. In theory, with your Tier Two, Dark Star Level Spiritual Power, you should just barely be able to command a newly-ascended Lord-rank Soul Beast in battle. But once a Soul Beast’s strength reaches the middle stage of that rank, your current Spiritual Level will be severely strained."

"I understand... But I have a question. What exactly is the Dark Star Level?" Han Ning asked, finally voicing the question that had long been on his mind.

"Dark Star is actually an evaluation of Spiritual Power quality. It’s used to describe the quality of a Beast Master’s Spiritual Power. For a Beast Master, having a vast reserve of Spiritual Power isn’t enough—the quality must also be high. Furthermore, the quality of your Spiritual Power also represents your future potential."

"Only when your Spiritual Power quality reaches the Dark Star Level do you have the qualifications to step into Tier Five. After Dark Star comes Profound Moon, which means you have the potential to push for Tier Eight. And when you reach the highest level, Blazing Sun, it means your Spiritual Power is like a brilliant star in the void, emitting endless light and heat, making you virtually immortal and indestructible."

"Furthermore, cultivating some of the more advanced Spiritual Power Secret Techniques also places high demands on the quality of a Beast Master’s Spiritual Power."

"Mhm."

Han Ning nodded. He had his little ones wait in the hall and walked over to the Spiritual Gate, which was carved with strange eyes.

Compared to the other Elemental Gates, the Spiritual Gate was a little shorter. Its entire body shimmered with a mysterious light, as if it were carved from obsidian.

As instructed by the unfamiliar spiritual message, Han Ning projected his own Spiritual Power into it.

Standing before it was like facing a pitch-black celestial curtain; even the surrounding light seemed to be completely absorbed the moment it touched the gate.

He stared for a long time, and it was as if he could see a beautiful woman with a stunning figure. His gaze was completely drawn to her, and he lost all track of time.

He had no idea how much time had passed when a cool current washed through his brain, snapping him out of his daze.

"The Spiritual Gate is built from specially modified Void Stones. It will imperceptibly absorb your Spiritual Power and store it within the tower. If you want to make it release that absorbed Spiritual Power, well, that depends on your own skill."

At some unknown point, a humanoid figure had appeared beside Han Ning. It bore some resemblance to an Elemental Spirit, but its entire body was shrouded in an ethereal Gray Mist. It projected its Spiritual Power toward him,

"For a first-time Beast Master below Tier Three, the average time to break free from the Spiritual Gate’s attraction is three minutes."

"How long did it take me to break free?"

"Two and a half minutes. Congratulations, you’re above average."

’Huh? Why does that feel weird? Isn’t it better for a guy to last longer...?’

Han Ning quipped to himself before asking aloud, "So, the shorter the time it takes to break free, the more impressive it is?"

"Essentially, yes. The ability to break free from its pull proves you have a tenacious will and that the intensity of your Spiritual Power has reached a decent level. You must understand, the longer you remain enthralled, the more Spiritual Power you consume. This isn’t a contest of stamina or endurance."

"Are you here to hone your Spiritual Power? Which floor do you wish to enter?" the Shadow of the Spiritual inquired.

"Wait, can Soul Beasts enter the Spiritual Gate to cultivate?"

"Of course. All living beings are innately endowed with Spiritual Power."

"Great. In that case, I’ll trouble you to assign me and my Soul Beasts to suitable cultivation areas."

’The Beast Taming technology of the Alataku People really is advanced,’ Han Ning marveled to himself once again.

’This "artificial intelligence" guide is far more advanced than anything on Blue Star before I came here.’

’It can not only engage in complex dialogue but also act as a Teleportation Gate.’

’After all, it was crafted by a true Beast Master.’

The Shadow of the Spiritual glanced at Yin Yi and the others, then suddenly released a peculiar fluctuation that swept across the hall.

Then, its spiritual vibrations transmitted its reply:

"They can all cultivate on floors 1-9. You may go to floor 19. I will now arrange for your transport to the appropriate areas."

The Shadow of the Spiritual’s entire body began to tremble violently, its misty form twisting and shaping itself into a doorway.