C2 Immortal Energy

Zhuang Banxue was suddenly gripped by a sense of urgency.

In her past life, she had distinguished herself among a host of princes and princesses. Ultimately, it was her strength that secured her position on the throne of the Lee Dynasty, making her the first Empress in its history.

She then redoubled her efforts, striving to unite the Firmament Realm.

Her vision far surpassed that of her peers!

The panda, a rare and extraordinary mutated beast of the Immortal Realm, possessed a racial talent that placed it at the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm, along with a power that was truly formidable.

Legend had it that an adult panda, with its invincible physique, could slay an Immortal Emperor!

Defeating an Immortal Emperor had been an unfulfilled ambition in her previous life.

She was on the verge of claiming the title of Immortal Emperor when an unforeseen tragedy struck, and she perished.

Fortuitously, she managed to harness her most potent immortal treasure to reverse the flow of time and space, allowing her to return to the present.

Unexpectedly, she now found herself face to face with the panda!

She was determined to forge a contract with it.

The spirit beast she had bonded with in her former life was no less remarkable.

After the demise of her coexistent spirit beast in battle, she had formed a pact with the immortal Azure Dragon, which had been instrumental in her journey.

To illustrate, if the Azure Dragon's power was a four, the panda's would be a six, highlighting the panda's impressive strength.

In this lifetime, she was resolute in her quest to ascend to the rank of Immortal Emperor, to rectify the regrets of her past.

She would not relinquish the opportunity to contract with the panda.

Even if her nominal siblings sought to claim it, she would not yield.

Zhuang Banxue stepped forward decisively.

"Father, I wish to contract with this mutated beast as well."

No sooner had she spoken than she caught her sister casting a hostile glance her way.

Zhuang Banxue had no intention of entertaining such foolishness.

Raised in the royal family, she was exceptionally haughty and had no regard for such individuals.

In her previous life, when she seized the throne, her sister had been nothing more than a pawn.

Did her naive sister truly believe it was easy to contract with a mutated beast like this?

If she hadn't been reborn through the power of a rare treasure, Banxue doubted she would have the confidence to form a contract with the mutated beast.

"Only those with true ability can forge a contract with a mutated beast."

"If you wish to attempt a contract with it, by all means, give it a try."

Emperor Lee maintained an air of fairness.

For him, it was sufficient if anyone with royal lineage could secure a contract with the mutated beast.

Upon hearing this, Banxue stepped forward without a moment's hesitation.

The other princes and princesses watched her approach with an air of indifference.

Their lack of concern stemmed from Banxue's notably inferior talent.

In the Lee Dynasty, individuals began their Foundation Establishment at the tender age of three, cultivating, nurturing their meridians, and absorbing Spiritual Energy.

Yet, Banxue had still not surpassed the initial stage.

Her body's Spiritual Energy was exceedingly sparse, even less than those who had just begun their cultivation journey.

Contracting with a spirit beast was a mutual selection.

A sentient mutated beast would not choose to accompany someone with meager talent, as it would hinder its own development.

Upon entering the Beast Garden, Banxue covertly concentrated her Spiritual Energy into her dantian, unnoticed by all.

In her past life, she had nearly ascended to become an Immortal Emperor; her talent was truly without equal.

This time around, with the wisdom of her past life, her path to cultivation was fraught with difficulty, but there was a reason for that.

It was the rare treasure nestled within her dantian.

With the rare treasure's aid in her rebirth, Banxue found that it could refine Spiritual Energy.

By infusing it with ample Spiritual Energy, she could transmute it into Immortal Energy.

Now, she had successfully harnessed a strand of Immortal Energy!

To achieve Foundation Establishment with Immortal Energy had been her aspiration for years!

At this moment, this trace of Immortal Energy was crucial for establishing a contract with the panda.

Such a formidable mutated beast surely had little interest in mere Spiritual Energy.

Only Immortal Energy could pique its curiosity.

Drawing upon her previous experiences with contracts, Banxue placed her hand on the forehead of the panda before her.

She channeled her Immortal Energy and swiftly formed a Dharma Seal, attempting to communicate with the panda.

"Little panda, are you okay?"

"Little panda, can you hear me speaking?"

"Don't sleep, wake up and listen to me."

"Wake up!"

Zhuang Banxue was astonished.

There was definitely an issue with this panda.

Despite her use of Immortal Energy to entice it, the panda continued to slumber.

She was confident that within the entire Firmament Realm, no more than ten individuals possessed Immortal Energy.

It was a rare treasure indeed!

Particularly for the panda, a being from the Immortal Realm now stranded in the mortal world, it required even more Immortal Energy to preserve its purity.

Yet now, the panda showed no reaction whatsoever?

As an Empress without equal, one who had conquered the world,

when had she ever been disregarded in such a manner?

"So, I've been rejected?"

Zhuang Banxue felt perplexed.

She could have accepted the panda's disdain for her current state, as her power was admittedly quite weak.

But to be utterly ignored by the panda?

That was utterly preposterous!

"If you can't form a contract, then return."

Emperor Lee, witnessing the scene, gestured with a wave of his hand for Zhuang Banxue to cease her efforts.

With an embarrassed look on her youthful face, Zhuang Banxue turned away in resignation.

She was determined to forge a contract with the panda!

If she couldn't manage it now, the ineffectual members of the royal family certainly couldn't either!

She would not give up, no matter what it took!

Feeling dejected, Zhuang Banxue stood at the back of the crowd, silently observing the other princes' and princesses' attempts.

Predictably, they all failed.

Only then did Zhuang Banxue allow herself a moment of relief.

It wasn't her fault after all.

The panda was simply too dismissive.

No, it was excessively lethargic.

It slept so soundly that none could rouse it; it showed not the slightest bit of response!

"Enough, everyone go back."

"From now on, this mutated beast will reside in the Beast Garden. If you wish to attempt a contract, come and try your luck with it."

Emperor Lee, too, was deeply disappointed.

However, he would not permit anyone outside the royal family to contract with this mutated beast.

If his children couldn't forge a contract with the creature, then he would just have to keep it. After all, he could afford its upkeep.

He was holding out hope for a prodigy from the royal family to successfully contract with the beast!

The onlookers had no choice but to depart in resignation.

The departure continued until dusk fell.

Wu Zhi awoke and rolled over.

He had slept for several days straight, which was incredibly refreshing.

Now it was time to scrounge up some food.

Taking advantage of a moment when the guard was nodding off,

no one noticed a small beast leaping from its enclosure. It tumbled on the ground and swiftly made its escape from the Beast Garden, blending into the night.

Wu Zhi wandered the palace aimlessly in search of sustenance.

Suddenly, he caught a delicious scent that captivated him.

He followed the aroma through the Imperial Palace until he reached the entrance of a grand hall.

Inside the sleeping quarters,

Zhuang Banxue had dismissed her maidservant and was bathing alone.

Only her head peeked out from the bath, her expression tinged with annoyance.

She was still puzzled.

Why did the panda show no interest in Immortal Energy whatsoever?