This was something Lin Jin did not expect. His first reaction was that this immortal devouring beast was truly terrifying. Even though it was just a painting, Lin Jin could sense how terrifying this Rank 9 immortal devouring beast was.
It was as if it could flatten mountains and kill everything, including immortals and Buddhas, with just a wave of its hand.
On second thought, Lin Jin's curiosity was piqued.
If this was painted by a Daoist, it meant that the Daoist had seen this Rank 9 immortal devouring beast five hundred years ago. He might have even come into contact with it.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to paint something like this. Lin Jin, for example, had come into contact with it before but he had only seen one of its claws.
There were words on the painting.
Sure enough, they were words from Lin Jin's native world. Perhaps only he and the Daoist could understand them here.
The words read: 'My cultivation has reached the immortal realm and sure enough, I lured out this immortal devouring beast and fought it for seven days and seven nights. Only then did I realize that human strength is limited. A Rank 9 beast is truly extraordinary. A Qiankun beast that can end an era is truly invincible. If there is anyone who can see and understand the painting I'm leaving behind today, you must remember that you must never make an enemy of a ninth-rank beast. You must remember this! "
That was it.
However, Lin Jin was able to glean some deeper meaning from these few lines of words.
There was no doubt that this painting was left behind by the Daoist.
Because for now, it seemed like only the Daoist and Lin Jin knew about these words.
Also, the Daoist had reached the immortal realm back then. In other words, he had reached the level of Daluo Temple's Buddha, which was why the immortal devouring beast was lured out.
This coincided with Lin Jin's encounter at Daluo Temple.
Back then, the Buddha had revealed a hint of his aura and was discovered by the immortal devouring beast. Then, it attacked him with its claws and killed him.
The Daoist's words implied that he had purposely lured out this immortal devouring beast and fought it for seven days and seven nights. Although the outcome wasn't stated, the saying that 'human strength is limited' was clear enough.
The Daoist was defeated.
But he didn't die.
He must have forced the immortal devouring beast back.
Hence, Daolord had the chance to leave behind this painting and this text. As for what happened after that, Lin Jin had no idea. Based on Lin Jin's deduction, the immortal-devouring behemoth would surely make a comeback. Since Daolord wasn't a match for it before, it would probably be a tough fight after that.
The Dao Lord had said that before there was a Ninth Stage beast, one must not make an enemy out of it.
This meant that the Daolord was doomed.
It was even possible that he was killed by the Immortal-Devouring Titanic Beast.
Back then, the Daolord's strength was unfathomable but he didn't have a Rank 9 pet beast. This was the reason why he lost.
That was the gist of it, but there were so many things worth savoring. For a moment, Lin Jin sat still as he stared blankly at the painting. His heart was in turmoil, unable to calm down.
Shu Xiao Lou couldn't understand the words but she immediately noticed Lin Jin's reaction. With Shu Xiao Lou's intelligence, she instantly figured out that Lin Jin could understand the words on the painting.
"Lin Jin, Lin Jin, what does it say?" Shu Xiaolou asked.
This was one of her good qualities.
Also, you can't not tell her. In order to satisfy her curiosity, she will do anything.
However, Lin Jin was deep in thought so he didn't hear Shu Xiao Lou's words. Shu Xiao Lou was surprised because this was a rare occurrence.
"He must have noticed something from this painting. Hmph, he thought I wouldn't be able to do anything just because he didn't tell me. Don't forget, I'm a painting spirit." Shu Xiao Lou smiled brightly before extending a slender finger to touch the painting.
In an instant, her body glowed brightly before vanishing without a trace.
Using her supernatural power, she channeled the painting's spirit and used Qiankun Ink to infiltrate it.
Although Lin Jin was in a daze, he wasn't blind or deaf. When a living person beside him suddenly disappeared and turned into a ball of light to enter the painting, of course he saw it.
"Shu Xiaolou, what are you doing?" Startled, Lin Jin quickly called out to him.
But there was no response.
"This is bad!" Lin Jin had a bad feeling about this. After spending so much time with Shu Xiao Lou, he basically knew what she was capable of.
He knew that Shu Xiao Lou had a secret skill that could turn paintings into spirits. Paintings that were enchanted by her would immediately become sentient and Shu Xiao Lou could also enter the painting.
As for what was inside the painting, Lin Jin had no idea. But it must have something to do with the painting's artistic conception.
But the problem was that this painting was no joke. Firstly, it was painted by the Dao Monarch. It could be confirmed that the Dao Monarch's cultivation base had already broken through to the Immortal Realm when he painted this painting. The painting that he had painted was definitely no small matter. Secondly, the theme of this painting was a Rank 9 immortal devourer beast. Even if it was just a painting, it was painted by an immortal. This immortal devourer beast would more or less possess some power. Although Shu Xiao Lou was quite capable, Lin Jin was still worried that something might go wrong.
Lin Jin didn't dare to think further. He quickly placed the painting on the table and called out to Shu Xiao Lou softly, begging her to come out and stop messing around.
However, there was no response from the painting.
Lin Jin knew very well that either Shu Xiao Lou was ignoring him, or something had happened inside the painting.
Perhaps it was a psychological effect, but Lin Jin noticed that the atmosphere inside the painting had changed.
'Don't panic, don't panic. I'll just wait a little longer. Shu Xiao Lou is special so she should be fine, 'Lin Jin comforted himself. Next, he waited.
Even when the sky gradually darkened, Shu Xiao Lou still hadn't appeared. However, the painting's situation had changed. A strange crimson color began spreading from all sides of the painting toward the center. It looked as if the painting had been dyed red with blood.
'Something must have happened! 'Lin Jin who had been observing the painting immediately came to this conclusion.
This crimson color was most likely a hint from Shu Xiao Lou. Or perhaps, she was asking for help.
Of course, Lin Jin couldn't just stand by and watch. He had learned some of Shu Xiaolou's skills and he was the only one who could save Shu Xiaolou now.
"Shang'er!" Lin Jin called out. Shang'er immediately rushed over.
Lin Jin planned to use Cosmos Ink to enter the painting as well. Someone would need to stand guard outside to prevent any accidents.
Shang'er was undoubtedly the best candidate.
He instructed Shang'er to stand guard here and forbid anyone from entering or even touching the painting. Having said that, Lin Jin cast a spell and dripped a drop of Cosmos Ink onto the painting. Then, he reached out and touched it. In an instant, the world spun and Lin Jin was sucked into it.
Then, he fell from the sky. When Lin Jin opened his eyes, he saw a large blob of ink in the sky above him. It was the drop of Cosmos Ink he had dripped onto the painting.
He had fallen from this ink.
He was now thousands of feet above the ground.
Fortunately, Lin Jin had Cloud Treading. Summoning the clouds, he managed to stabilize himself.
When Lin Jin focused his gaze, he realized that he was in the middle of a vast world.
"Is this the interior of the painting?" Lin Jin mumbled to himself.
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