The Venerable Monster Tamer – Chapter 441

**Section 62: Primordial Golden Body Armor**

2014-06-18 Author: Gu Zhenren

King Wine Aficionado offered Chu Yun three suggestions. Achieving even one of these would give Chu Yun’s combat power another leap forward.

The first suggestion was for Chu Yun’s king bloodline to awaken. However, Chu Yun already knew this was impossible.

This was because he wasn’t a native of Xingzhou. His parents were both kings from Danzhou, and his bloodline was suppressed here, unable to awaken.

This explained why, in his past life, he had suffered so much poverty and hardship, never awakening his bloodline power until his death.

The second suggestion was to find an Innate Demonic Creature.

This was even more difficult.

How many Innate Demonic Creatures were there? Even counting Chu Yun’s past and present lives, he had seen or heard of fewer than ten Innate Demonic Creatures. Even in the Divine Treasury World, there were no Innate Demonic Creatures available for exchange.

The third method proposed by King Wine Aficionado was truly novel to Chu Yun.

The Star Saint’s Will?

Legend said it was a Heavenly Book written by Star Saint, containing all the mysteries of the world.

Throughout history, many outstanding kings had encountered this miraculous phenomenon.

History recorded it thus: “The Star Saint’s Will descended like a shooting star, stopping in the night sky and appearing before a king. It slowly unfurled, and the king was immediately captivated, engrossed for three days and three nights, pouring all his spirit into it without interruption. When the first ray of sunlight shone from the other end of the sky on the fourth day, the Star Saint’s Will would ascend with that golden ray, leaving the king in a state of wistful loss.”

The Star Saint’s Will was a very mysterious demonic weapon. It descended of its own accord each time, and ordinary people would merely witness a spectacle even if they saw it with their own eyes. The contents of the Star Book could only be understood by those with king-level Spirit.

No one knew if the kings favored by the Star Book in different eras saw the same book. This was because each king gleaned something entirely different from it.

The only commonality was that after viewing the Star Book, their cultivation greatly increased, and they comprehended various battle formations. These battle formations were still widely circulated today, benefiting countless generations of Monster Tamers.

So, how could one obtain the Star Saint’s Will?

Facing Chu Yun’s question, King Wine Aficionado gave a wry smile, “How would I possibly know the whereabouts of the Star Saint’s Will? If I knew, I would have pursued it long ago. History is not short of kings who spent great effort chasing it. But all of them ended up without success. Many wasted vast amounts of energy and time, all to no avail. The Star Saint’s Will is simply too ephemeral.”

“So, King Wine Aficionado, you don’t know either…” Chu Yun sighed in disappointment.

“Although I don’t know, I feel that with your talent and such strong luck, you are highly likely to be favored by heaven. The possibility of the Star Saint’s Will descending for you is very high. This is because those favored by the Star Book in history were all kings of extraordinary talent,” King Wine Aficionado replied.

“I don’t like ephemeral things, and relying on luck for the future is not my style,” Chu Yun shook his head. Just as he was about to speak, a guard approached to report.

“Oh? You mean a King-level expert from Ku Tuo Temple has come specifically to visit me?” Chu Yun raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, Young Country Lord. This person claims to be King Jiu Mu. He is old but has kind eyes, and wishes to discuss the matter of exchanging captives with you,” the guard reported in detail.

“In that case, I must take my leave,” Chu Yun greeted King Wine Aficionado and then informed Erlang Tian Jun of the precise location of the Terrifying Scythe Grass Hill.

“King Jiu Mu, I met him once when I was at the Hegemon level. He’s still alive. You go ahead; I’m fine here recuperating,” King Wine Aficionado nodded to Chu Yun and then closed his eyes, leaning against the headboard to rest.

Talking so much with Chu Yun had made him quite exhausted.

King Jiu Mu was that old king from Ku Tuo Temple.

His attire was extremely simple: a slightly baggy gray robe and a pair of cloth shoes. He was thin, like a withered tree. His skin was etched with the traces of time, and his face bore one or two age spots.

Most captivating were his eyes. They were filled with wisdom, twinkling with a diamond-like clarity. This was the spiritual realm of someone who had “seen through the mortal world, understood everything, and found peace in tranquility.”

Chu Yun could not help but admire him upon their first meeting.

Every king was an outstanding individual. They possessed their own unique spiritual temperament, standing out from the crowd. Even in a sea of people, they could be easily discerned, like a crane among chickens.

He had already met more than ten King-level experts, and King Jiu Mu gave him a feeling of gentleness, serenity, and wisdom.

Chu Yun secretly praised that King Jiu Mu’s understanding surpassed his own.

King Jiu Mu had lived in Ku Tuo Temple for a long time, perpetually in seclusion and cultivation. In recent years, whenever he emerged from his retreat, he heard Chu Yun’s name mentioned by those around him.

At first, it was just minor exploits, dropping out of Tiange Academy and fighting on the battlefield. But then, he shone brilliantly in the civil war of the Archipelago, his strength soaring. Finally, he even slew Greedy Wolf King and Land Whale King, promoting himself to King-level expert. He was ranked first on the current King-level Teng List!

Even King Wine Aficionado, who had comprehended Divine Path Techniques and reached the peak of King level, had to rank below him.

Of course, the ranking on the Teng List did not accurately represent strength. However, Chu Yun’s terrifying feat of killing Greedy Wolf King and Land Whale King when he was only at Marquis level made the world no longer dare to view him with ordinary eyes.

King Jiu Mu was full of curiosity about Chu Yun, and upon finally meeting him in person, his eyes lit up.

Chu Yun was dressed in a white robe and a blue headscarf, appearing gentle and refined, elegant and graceful. His features were exquisite, with a handsomeness that contained the brilliance of the sun. Most captivating were his eyes, which held both the tenderness of water and the firmness of iron.

Considering this young man, who officially debuted at the age of fourteen, had navigated a path fraught with difficulties and dangers, honed himself in the crucible of life and death, overcoming all obstacles. He had emerged blood-soaked to this day, conquering all and defeating all opponents, with no one able to match him except the Great Emperors.

Innumerable achievements had repeatedly stunned the world. His radiance illuminated the land, and now everyone in Xingzhou knew that in the Archipelago, there was a young king rising like the sun, invincible and dominant.

His talent had made Ye Yan Jing feel threatened, leading him to disregard his status and pursue Chu Yun. In the end, Chu Yun had even released the Dragon Emperor, stirring up turmoil and leading to the conflict between two emperors. He was the harbinger of a great era! The creator of miracles! An idol to young Monster Tamers! An existence that could not be ignored by anyone!

Upon first seeing Chu Yun, King Jiu Mu exclaimed in his heart, “What a favored son of heaven, a dragon among men! No wonder he has achieved so much.”

“Amitabha, amitabha,” King Jiu Mu bowed to Chu Yun. “It is my great fortune to meet Wushuang King today.”

Chu Yun was slightly surprised. King Jiu Mu was performing a bow of equals, intending to treat him as an equal.

In any world, strength had always reigned supreme, and power earned respect.

If Chu Yun were a Hegemon-level expert, King Jiu Mu would not have even glanced at him. If Chu Yun were a Marquis-level expert, King Jiu Mu would have given him a second look due to his talent. If he were just an ordinary King-level expert, King Jiu Mu would have acted as a senior.

But now, Chu Yun was not only a king but also ranked first on the Teng List, with the blood of two kings on his hands. King Jiu Mu, being merely a high-level King, dared not act condescendingly towards Chu Yun.

Chu Yun’s eyes flickered, his heart stirring slightly. He hadn’t felt much when King Wine Aficionado had offered to treat him as an equal. Now that King Jiu Mu was doing the same, it finally made him realize that as his strength increased, his status had also risen to the pinnacle of Xingzhou. If not for the emergence of two emperors, he would have been shrouded in the halo of the number one person in the world.

“King Jiu Mu is too kind, please sit,” Chu Yun returned the bow, taking the main seat himself before inviting King Jiu Mu to sit.

King Jiu Mu got straight to the point, stating his purpose: to redeem Bei Guang, who had been captured by Chu Yun. Chu Yun naturally didn’t stand on ceremony, making a bold demand and asking for Ku Tuo Temple’s treasured possession – the Primordial Golden Body Armor.

This golden armor was the former Tribulation Demon Soldier of King Ku Tuo, who had reached nearly ten million years of cultivation at the time. After King Ku Tuo founded Ku Tuo Temple and perished, this Primordial Golden Body Armor was passed down through generations of the temple.

Although its cultivation had dropped to three million years due to many historical vicissitudes, its exceptional defensive quality was far superior to Chu Bawang’s Great Thunder Marsh Profound Gold Armor. After all, the latter was an armor that relied on offense as defense, embodying Chu Bawang’s consistent combat style.

Chu Yun had lost his Great Thunder Marsh Profound Gold Armor and was currently in need of a defensive Tribulation Demon.

“All right, this request is not excessive. I agree,” King Jiu Mu immediately accepted.

This surprised Chu Yun. He hadn’t had high hopes initially, as the Primordial Golden Body Armor was the treasure of Ku Tuo Temple, their spiritual totem, and a symbol of their honor. He had made a bold demand, fully prepared for bargaining, never expecting King Jiu Mu to be so straightforward.

“Lord Wushuang King, there’s no need to doubt my sincerity. In fact, Bei Se was destined to suffer this tribulation, and only through this tribulation can he truly be reborn, comprehend the suffering of life, and experience the true meaning of cultivation,” King Jiu Mu said slowly.

“So, your Ku Tuo Temple already knew of Bei Guang’s identity as a thief?” Chu Yun’s eyes turned cold, and his favorable impression of King Jiu Mu plummeted.

“There is a cause for every effect. sowing good causes yields good results, sowing evil causes yields bad results. Three years ago, I foresaw this karma and acted accordingly. In recent years, Bei Guang has tasted the fruits of his wickedness, his disposition has changed greatly, he has let go of his desires, and experienced the three sufferings of life. He will be the next abbot of Ku Tuo Temple. And you, Wushuang King, are to thank for this. Therefore, this Primordial Golden Body Armor is Ku Tuo Temple’s token of gratitude,” King Jiu Mu replied.

“So that’s how it is. It was meticulously arranged by your Ku Tuo Temple back then, letting Bei Guang fall into my hands. But Master King Jiu Mu, you are also an Abacus Master? Did I hear correctly!” Chu Yun was astonished.

King Jiu Mu shook his head, “I am not a King-level Abacus Master, but I have awakened my bloodline power and inherited the Divine Path Technique of my ancestor, King Ku Tuo. I can occasionally, based on the cause, discern the outcome. However, I have no clarity on the intermediate process, nor can I initiate it actively. It cannot compare to the methods of an Abacus Master.”

Chu Yun’s eyes lit up, “What precisely is this Divine Path Technique that yields such results? Master King Jiu Mu, I am willing to give up the Primordial Golden Body Armor in exchange for this Divine Path Technique!”

(To be continued)