Ascended Without Me: Cultivating with a Genius Son | Chapter 89 | The Black Wolf's Vow | Novela.app

Li Lin and Yu Ming stood by the lake within the Dream Realm. Yu Ming channeled his spiritual power into the Divine Ring on his right pinky finger and tapped the air several times, triggering a ripple of spatial fluctuations. Li Lin raised the Purple Yang Cauldron, which was already swirling with mist, prepared to release its toxins at a moment's notice. Deep within the Mangyun Mountains, a spatial rift appeared. Crouched on the ground was the Black Wolf King, his body covered in scorched fur and burn marks. His eyes flashed with a sharp light as he stared intently at the disturbance. Yu Ming and Li Lin emerged simultaneously, scanning their surroundings with high alert. Their divine sense swept through the area, quickly locking onto the Black Wolf King’s position. Yu Ming’s eyes widened as he stared at the dying Black Wolf King. He could hardly believe the beast had been so severely injured. Despite the wolf's state, Yu Ming remained on guard, refusing to relax for a second; wolf demons were notoriously cunning, and there was no telling what it might be plotting. Seeing Li Lin, who was at the early stage of Core Formation, the Black Wolf King narrowed his eyes. Then, unexpectedly, he stood up, retreated several paces, and came to a halt. "You two have misunderstood," the wolf spoke, his voice raspy. "I harbor no ill will." Yu Ming’s eyes flared with anger. "No ill will? You chased me for ten thousand miles!" The Black Wolf King replied with an air of innocence, "You brat, you blasted me with explosives the moment we met. Look at me—look! My entire body is covered in wounds!" "You... you!" Yu Ming pointed at the wolf, rendered speechless by its audacity. Li Lin frowned. "Black Wolf King, you had better give us a proper explanation. Otherwise, do not blame me for taking your life." Having cultivated for ten thousand years, the Black Wolf King could tell Li Lin was a man of his word. He quickly explained, "I sensed a mark left by the ancestors of the Black Wolf clan on this boy. I wanted to have a proper talk with him, but I never had the chance!" This left both Li Lin and Yu Ming bewildered. It seemed inconceivable. If Yu Ming had anything special about him, it was the possession of the Realm; what could that possibly have to do with the Black Wolf clan? The Black Wolf King continued, "In ancient times, when the ancestors of our Black Wolf clan left the God Realm with a Sacred Relic, they were saved by this boy’s ancestor. To repay the debt, our clan leader gifted the Sacred Relic to his forebear. If our Black Wolf clan ever wishes to return to the God Realm, we must follow the Sacred Relic that bears the mark!" As he spoke, his eyes shone with fervor; the mention of the Sacred Relic clearly moved him deeply. Yu Ming was too stunned to speak. After a long silence, he finally asked, "Are you a Divine Beast?" He looked closely at the Black Wolf King before shaking his head. "No, that’s not right. How could a Divine Beast turn into a demon beast?" The Black Wolf King lowered his head gloomily. After a while, he looked up again. "Over millions of years, the heritage of our Black Wolf clan has grown incredibly faint. Those capable of reaching the Transformation Stage are fewer still. It was only after I reached this stage that I sensed a portion of my ancestors' legacy. The God-level cultivation techniques are stored within the Sacred Relic, and they have long been lost to the world." Li Lin asked skeptically, "You claim the Sacred Relic belongs to your clan. What proof do you have?" The Black Wolf King replied, "Any clansman who possesses the Black Wolf heritage can open the Sacred Relic using our essence blood." Though the Black Wolf King’s words were logical and grounded, Li Lin and Yu Ming could not simply allow him to use his essence blood on the Divine Ring. The Black Wolf King sighed inwardly. "I knew you wouldn't believe me easily. I am willing to sign a contract with this boy. His ancestor was a benefactor to the Black Wolf clan; becoming the spirit beast of his descendant is no disgrace." This revelation left Li Lin and Yu Ming utterly shocked. A Transformation-stage demon beast signing a contract with a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator was almost unheard of. Most living beings were loath to take a master, especially one with a lower cultivation level than their own. To lose one's freedom was a terrifying prospect. Yu Ming now largely believed the Black Wolf King’s story. His ancestors had indeed left behind records that mentioned Divine Beasts. However, as the wolf said, millions of years had passed, and the Black Wolf clan had lost its heritage. With the world having changed so much, Yu Ming could not easily let the beast learn the secrets of the Realm. Soon, Yu Ming and the Black Wolf King signed a spirit beast contract. From that moment on, the Black Wolf King became Yu Ming’s spirit beast. Originally, the Black Wolf King followed the path of demon cultivation, but after receiving the Black Wolf heritage, his God-clan bloodline was activated. He could no longer be considered a mere demon beast, yet he was still far from being a Divine Beast; thus, he fell into the category of a spirit beast. Upon entering the Dream Realm, the Black Wolf King ignored his injuries and took a tour of the area. He shook his head in confusion. "Master, why has the Sacred Relic become so small? It should be massive!" "Our cultivation is currently too low, and we lack Source Stones. For now, it can only be this size," Yu Ming explained. He then took out some healing pills and tossed them to the wolf. "Thank you, Master!" the Black Wolf King said happily, catching the pills and swallowing them. "From now on, I’ll call you Da Hei," Yu Ming declared. The Black Wolf King gave no reaction, while Li Lin, standing nearby, looked as if he wanted to say something but thought better of it. Yu Ming quickly realized his mistake and added, "We’ll decide on a formal name later. For now, Da Hei will do." He figured that if Li Xue came out of seclusion and heard such a common name, she would surely insist on changing it anyway. | Chinese | English | Notes/Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 黑狼王 | Black Wolf King | A powerful demon beast at the Transformation Stage. | | 神界 | God Realm | Also referred to as the Divine Realm; a higher plane of existence. | | 圣物 | Sacred Relic | Refers to the Divine Ring/Dream Realm. | | 神兽 | Divine Beast | A high-tier mythical creature, superior to standard demon beasts. | | 灵兽契约 | Spirit Beast Contract | A binding agreement between a cultivator and a beast. | | 原石 | Source Stones | A resource required to expand or power the Dream Realm. | | 大黑 | Da Hei | Literally "Big Black"; a common, somewhat unrefined nickname. | ---