Lin Jin already had the complete Beast Energy Formation. Apart from that, he also had the Demonic Emperor Technique. Just these alone were enough to raise the strength of Black Wind Cave's monsters to another level.
However, Lin Jin didn't impart the technique to everyone. He first taught the Beast Energy Formation to the ten or so flag bearers he handpicked. Once they learned it, they would pass it on to the other monsters according to his rules.
In addition, Taoist Hu's management of Black Wind Cave's monsters was extremely lax. There were no rules at all. Even if there were, they could be counted on one hand.
This clearly wouldn't do.
After a quick count, Black Wind Cave had close to a hundred monsters that could transform. This so-called transformation included those that were half-human and half-beast. In fact, monsters that could truly master the art of transfiguration were few and far between.
There were more that couldn't transform. Some had gained sentience, some were still wild, and some were still muddle-headed. There were about two to three hundred of them.
Black Wind Cave was quite a sight to behold.
There was no lack of rare beasts among them. Even Lin Jin was seeing some for the first time. After all, Liangzhou and Zhongzhou were thousands of miles apart. Their different geographical features meant that the beasts they produced were different as well.
Lin Jin obviously liked these. Next, he ordered for all monsters, including the wild beasts, to be 'checked' one by one. He was using this opportunity to record them into the Museum of Deadly Beasts.
Some of them had hidden illnesses so Lin Jin treated them casually. This way, he managed to earn quite a bit of loyalty.
Also, Lin Jin knew that nothing could be accomplished without rules. Hence, the first thing he did was to decide on Black Wind Cave's future development path and set a series of rules.
If a sect were to look at it, they would be able to tell that this was a series of rules.
It was obvious that Lin Jin wanted to turn Black Wind Cave into a sect for monster cultivators. This had been his initial plan.
To become a sect, they would need a grandmaster.
This was easy to solve.
Lin Jin decided on two grandmasters for Black Wind Cave. One of them was obviously a Daoist. This was easy to understand. As Taoist Hu was the cave master, there was nothing wrong with his master becoming the grandmaster. Moreover, in terms of strength and reputation, the Daoist's name was extremely well-known.
As for the second grandmaster, Lin Jin decided on him as' Curator '.
He had a plan for this.
The Black Wind Tunnel was a powerful aid he had arranged for the Curator. Under extreme circumstances, it could become an incomparably tyrannical combat force, and on normal days, it could also increase the Curator's reputation.
Think about it, if the Black Wind Cave, a demonic cultivation sect, were to rise to prominence and its name would resound throughout the world, then as the founder, the Curator, his status would definitely rise as well. That kind of hidden deterrence was also a part of his strength. In the future, no matter where he went, just this name alone would be enough to make most of his enemies surrender without a fight.
Although Lin Jin wasn't an expert in this field, he was well aware of the principles behind it.
Furthermore, teaching these demonic beasts to walk the right path and do good deeds was also a merit.
What came next was the 'rules' Lin Jin had set up on behalf of the two patriarchs.
There were sixty or seventy of them, and they were all about leading people to do good, to do proper things, and to be open and aboveboard. For this reason, Lin Jin had specially selected a dozen of the strongest cultivators to form an enforcement team to enforce the sect's rules. Anyone who disobeyed would be punished according to sect rules.
At first, a few insolent fellows would definitely die. But as the saying went, 'Kill the chicken to warn the monkey'. Only by doing so could the other monsters understand the importance of obeying the sect's rules.
Although there were a lot of things to do, Lin Jin handled them in an orderly manner. In just two days, he had sorted out Black Wind Tunnel's matters. Next up, he just had to follow the prescribed order.
For the past two days, Lin Jin had been waiting for the Breezy Monster. Ever since he imparted the Divine Path Sword Scroll, the Breezy Monster had entered a mystical cultivation state.
Just like a person in meditation.
Lin Jin didn't disturb it, nor could he. He could only wait for the Breezy Monster to wake up on its own.
However, two days had passed and the Breezy Monster still showed no signs of 'waking up'. After giving it some thought, Lin Jin decided not to wait any longer.
He had to go to Mount Five Palms to retrieve the Four Seas Freedom Gourd.
Taoist Hu volunteered to go with him. Lin Jin didn't reject him. There was a possibility of conflict with Water God cult so having one more expert meant a higher chance of success.
Early in the morning, Lin Jin rode on a cloud and brought Taoist Hu with him to Mount Five Palms.
In Liangzhou's territory, Mount Five Palms was a well-known place. Not only was it because of the unique scenery here where several mountain ranges were joined together, looking like a palm from afar. It was a spectacular sight, but it was also because Water God cult had risen to fame here in recent centuries.
To Lin Jin, while Mount Five Palms was majestic, it was too desolate. However, the center of Mount Five Palms was covered in lush greenery. It was said to be Liangzhou's largest oasis.
Looking at it from afar, one could clearly see the green basin in the yellow sand next to it.
Lin Jin didn't go down immediately. He was here for the Four Seas Freedom Gourd. If Water God cult had nothing to do with the Four Seas Freedom Gourd, Lin Jin wouldn't bother provoking them.
Standing on a cloud a thousand feet above the ground, Lin Jin saluted Taoist Hu. "Brother Tiger, I'll be casting a spell to summon the Daolord's artifact later. Please guard me."
Taoist Hu laughed heartily and nodded. "Don't worry, Brother. With me around, no one will be able to disturb your spell casting."
Lin Jin had no doubt about this. After recuperating for the past few days, Taoist Hu had fully recovered his strength. To Lin Jin, there were only a handful of experts in this world who could defeat Taoist Hu.
Invoking a spell, Lin Jin began casting the artifact manipulation spell recorded in Taoist Hu's Heavenly Scroll.
"Return to the Four Seas, Heaven and Earth Water, Artifact, Return!"
Opening his palm, an invisible wave of mana rippled out.
Come to think of it, Lin Jin wasn't sure if this spell would work, but since it was mentioned in Daolord's Heavenly Book that this spell would work within a hundred miles of the artifact, allowing him to summon and leave at will, Lin Jin had to give it a try.
After all, Taoist Hu's Heavenly Scroll only mentioned that the artifact was hidden in Liangzhou's Mount Five Palms. Looking around, Mount Five Palms was a huge place. If Lin Jin had to rely on manpower, who knew how long it would take.
Hence, using a spell to summon the artifact was the most convenient method.
The first time Lin Jin cast the spell, nothing happened after a series of ripples. Lin Jin knew that either the artifact wasn't here, or his mana was too low.
Immediately, flames surged out of Lin Jin's body. This was the power of his first blood contract pet beast, the fire wolf. Then, the flames turned blood-red. This was the power of his second blood contract pet beast, the ghost-blood beast.
Borrowing the power of two Rank 5 pet beasts, Lin Jin cast the spell again.
Rumble!
There was a strange noise. Lin Jin could clearly sense that there was a response.
No doubt, it was the Four Seas Gourd.
This discovery excited Lin Jin. It was good that the artifact was still here. Since it was responding, it meant that the mana was still there.
As Lin Jin continued to cast his spell, Taoist Hu looked down at the commotion and was dumbfounded.
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