Rebirth of the Heavenly Beast Tamer

Chapter 25: The Sanctuary of Heavenly Beasts

The massive gates creaked open, revealing a breathtaking scene beyond. Lin Tian stepped forward cautiously, his heart pounding as he took in the grandeur of the Sanctuary of Heavenly Beasts. The air here was thick with spiritual energy, so potent it made his skin tingle and his beasts stir restlessly within their spiritual spaces.

Towering mountains floated in the sky, their peaks glowing with vibrant hues of elemental power. Rivers of liquid light wound through lush forests, each tree brimming with an aura of wisdom and life. Countless mythical beasts roamed freely, their forms ranging from majestic dragons to elegant phoenixes, and even strange creatures Lin Tian couldn't identify.

A temple stood at the heart of the sanctuary, its golden spires reaching toward the heavens. Ancient runes adorned its walls, pulsing with an energy that seemed to call out to Lin Tian.

"This place… it's a treasure trove of unimaginable power," Lin Tian whispered, his eyes shining with awe.

Ding! System Notification:

Hidden Realm upgrade initiated. The sanctuary will merge with your hidden realm, enhancing its size, resources, and spiritual density.

Warning: Defend the sanctuary's core from invaders during the integration process. Duration: 72 hours.

Lin Tian's awe quickly turned to alertness. "Defend the core? Invaders?"

Suddenly, the ground trembled beneath his feet. A massive roar echoed through the sanctuary, shaking the very air. Lin Tian turned to see shadowy figures emerging from a rift in the sky—grotesque, corrupted beasts that exuded a malevolent aura. Their eyes glowed red as they charged toward the temple.

"Damn it!" Lin Tian cursed. "They must've been drawn here when I opened the gate."

He summoned his beasts instantly.

"Scarlet Serpent! Silver Wolf! Azure Hawk! Come forth!"

The three beasts materialized in a burst of light, their forms radiating power. The wolf growled low, the serpent hissed menacingly, and the hawk let out a piercing cry as they prepared for battle.

"Defend the temple!" Lin Tian commanded. "We can't let those things disrupt the integration!"

The beasts charged forward, meeting the corrupted creatures head-on. The battlefield erupted into chaos as the two sides clashed. The serpent coiled around a massive shadow bear, its fangs sinking into the creature's neck and injecting venom that dissolved it into black mist. The wolf darted through the fray, its claws tearing through anything in its path, while the hawk rained down sharp wind blades from above.

Lin Tian wasn't idle. With his sword in hand, he leapt into the fight, slashing through the enemies with precision and power. The corrupted beasts were relentless, but his system provided constant updates.

Ding! Beast Fusion available.

"Do it!" Lin Tian shouted.

A golden light enveloped the serpent and wolf, merging them into their hybrid form. The newly fused beast roared, unleashing a wave of energy that obliterated dozens of enemies at once.

But the rift in the sky didn't close. More and more corrupted beasts poured through, each one stronger than the last. Lin Tian gritted his teeth, sweat dripping down his brow as he fought alongside his beasts.

"System, what's the status of the integration?" he demanded.

Ding! Integration 20% complete. Remaining time: 58 hours.

"Fifty-eight hours?!" Lin Tian groaned. "This is going to be a long battle."

As the fight continued, Lin Tian noticed something strange. The beasts of the sanctuary, the ones he'd seen roaming earlier, began to appear. At first, they watched from a distance, their eyes wary. Then, one by one, they joined the fray, attacking the corrupted creatures with ferocity.

A massive white tiger leapt into the battlefield, its claws slashing through three enemies at once. A pair of elegant deer-like beasts with antlers glowing with celestial light unleashed beams of energy that annihilated rows of enemies. Even a massive dragon emerged from the mountains, its roar shaking the entire sanctuary as it unleashed a torrent of flames.

Lin Tian was momentarily stunned. "They're… helping?"

The system chimed in.

Ding! Sanctuary beasts recognize you as their master. Their loyalty will increase as you defend the sanctuary.

Lin Tian's determination surged. "Good! Let's show these invaders what happens when they mess with my realm!"

The battle raged on, the sanctuary beasts fighting alongside Lin Tian and his companions. Hours turned into days as wave after wave of corrupted creatures poured through the rift. Lin Tian barely rested, relying on the system's recovery pills and his own sheer willpower to keep going.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the rift began to shrink. The remaining corrupted beasts let out desperate roars as they were dragged back into the void. The ground stopped trembling, and an eerie silence fell over the sanctuary.

Ding! Integration complete.

The system's voice was like music to Lin Tian's ears. The sanctuary pulsed with energy as it merged fully with his hidden realm. Lin Tian felt the change immediately—the spiritual energy was denser, the land more vibrant, and his connection to the realm deeper than ever.

He collapsed to his knees, exhaustion finally catching up to him. His beasts surrounded him, their eyes filled with concern.

"We did it," Lin Tian said, a tired smile on his face. "This place… it's ours now."

As he looked around, he saw the sanctuary beasts watching him with respect and gratitude. The white tiger approached, bowing its massive head to him. Lin Tian reached out, placing a hand on its fur.

"Thank you," he said softly.

The tiger let out a low rumble before retreating into the forest.

Lin Tian stood, his body aching but his heart full of resolve. The sanctuary was his, but this was only the beginning. He had unlocked a treasure trove of power, but he knew it came with its own set of challenges.

"Now," he said, his voice steady, "it's time to rebuild the sect and prepare for what's coming."

To Be Continued…