Beast-Taming Cultivator from Two Realms

Synopsis

In a world governed by the rigid hierarchy of the Immortal Alliance, the pursuit of transcendence is inextricably linked to wealth. To ascend, cultivators must tame powerful beasts, a process that demands staggering amounts of resources, effectively locking the impoverished out of higher realms of power. Chen Beiwu finds himself trapped by this systemic inequality. Born into a family whose former prestige has crumbled into obsolescence, he faces a ceiling on his potential that would leave him stalled at the Foundation Establishment stage, forever denied the elusive Core Formation. The stakes are simple yet brutal: adapt or remain irrelevant in a society that equates spiritual growth with financial capital. However, the discovery of a cryptic artifact alters his trajectory, granting him access to a celestial gateway. The prose emphasizes the oppressive weight of societal expectations and the slow climb from desperation to power. Those who enjoy meticulous world-building and the satisfaction of a protagonist overcoming systemic barriers will find much to appreciate here.