Chapter 101: Only the Divine Dragon or the Divine Phoenix Is Worthy of You

Usually, the strength of a master closely matches that of the beast companion they possess; their ranks seldom differ by much. If the master is powerful, they can easily subdue the highest-ranked beast under their control. But if the master is weak, they can only do their best within their limits—leaping ranks is impossible.

Baili Tianchang had zero cultivation in mystical energy. For her to tame a beast of the first or second rank and have it willingly follow her was truly a great challenge.

Taming does not mean killing; it means sincere submission. These are two distinct concepts.

“Or else, shall I gift you one?” Nalan Di Jiu was genuinely concerned about Baili Tianchang. Since he couldn’t always be by her side, finding her a loyal and capable beast companion would give him peace of mind.

“If you give it to me, it still won’t willingly serve me. I’d better do it myself. You’re right—since I’m here, I might as well try. If I succeed, that’s great; if not, it’s only natural,” Baili Tianchang quickly came to terms with it. She started with nothing—what was there to fear losing? If she found something, it would be a windfall.

Why not give it a try?

So, the two of them ventured deeper into the forest once more.

“How about that one? It should be a third-rank magical beast, right?” Baili Tianchang walked alongside Nalan Di Jiu, scanning for a suitable beast companion. She never considered the higher-ranked beasts; her attention was mainly on third-rank and below.

At that moment, she pointed to a third-rank red deer, seeking Nalan Di Jiu’s opinion.

“My little fairy has extraordinary talent—how could she settle for a mere third-rank red deer as a beast companion? That would be beneath her status,” Nalan Di Jiu said, shaking his head as he gazed at the red deer.

“What status could I possibly have?” Baili Tianchang replied. In the eyes of the world, she was nothing but a useless, ugly woman. Although she didn’t see herself that way, she was not so deluded as to think she could achieve greatness overnight.

“Your status will be incredibly noble, little fairy—though you may not realize it now,” Nalan Di Jiu said with a doting look. “In the future, your prospects will be limitless. Only dragons or phoenixes are worthy to be your beast companions. All others simply don’t measure up.”

“Only dragons and phoenixes?” Baili Tianchang rubbed her forehead in exasperation and glanced up at the sky. Nalan Di Jiu truly never ceased to amaze with his bold proclamations.

Dragons and phoenixes in the twenty-first century were auspicious creatures, revered as supreme and almost divine. The same held true on the Xingmeng Continent.

They were divine beasts of such high rank that ordinary cultivators were terrified. Not to mention people with cultivation—she had none at all.

“In the deepest part of the Devil Forest dwell the dragon and phoenix clans. Little fairy, the road ahead is still long—don’t be impatient. These mundane creatures aren’t worth your energy. Follow me further,” Nalan Di Jiu urged.

Listening to his words, Baili Tianchang was stunned—her jaw nearly dropped. This Ninth Prince’s claims grew more and more outrageous, yet he spoke as if it were absolute truth.

What right did she, Baili Tianchang, have to tame a divine dragon or phoenix and make it her beast companion?