Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

He Tian Mountain, with layers of rosy clouds.

Although no Golden Core Cultivator came, the Jin Family of He Tian Mountain spared no expense with the rosy clouds and Spiritual Rain, releasing everything.

The scene was grand, though few dared to take it with ease.

Even those in Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment, although eager for treasures and Spiritual Rain, sensed something amiss and stayed far back.

As if afraid of a sudden conflict where they might not have a chance to escape.

After all, this time neither the Golden Core nor strong Purple Mansion figures appeared, nor did any significant youth, raising the chance of a clean-up.

Jin Xuanzhao was naturally suffering at this moment. He repeatedly glanced at the few members of the Ye Family, but after delivering the coffin, they sat there nonchalantly drinking Spirit Tea.

As if they truly came to celebrate, without causing any trouble or arrogance.

Instead, it made him even more puzzled.

The next moment, Jin Xuanzhao was suddenly stunned, seeing Jin Xuanheng, whom he thought wouldn’t return, flying back with Jin Yulan.

From afar, the Tier Four Spiritual Ship caught many people’s attention.

After all, many speculated Jin Xuanheng wouldn’t return to He Tian Mountain.

The Jin Family follows the sequence after the Cheng generation with the Yu generation, Jin Yulan, now only eighty years old and already in the Purple Mansion, is a renowned genius of the Jin Family.

Their return reassured many cultivators somewhat.

For if they dared to return, they naturally weren’t afraid of the secret revenge from the Chu Family.

”Fellow Daoists, I, Jin, was delayed due to artifact refining and couldn’t welcome everyone promptly; I hope you’ll forgive me!” Jin Xuanheng spoke apologetically.

Yet his expression was utterly candid, lacking the apology in his tone.

With no Golden Core Cultivators present, only a few Purple Mansion Cultivators from Golden Core Clans had come. As a Golden Core True Master, he naturally had no need for further words.

Jin Xuanheng said no more, scanning the area and feeling disappointed not to see the expected Golden Core Cultivators, then landed on the main peak of He Tian Mountain.

The return of Jin Xuanheng was but a minor episode, not stirring any extra waves.

And the ceremony continued in an orderly fashion.

Until the ceremony ended, no issues arose.

The only episode was the Circular Wood Golden Coffin sent by the Ye Family.

As the scorching sun set in the west, the banquet concluded.

On the mountain peaks, cultivators left one after another; family celebrations differ from Golden Core or Nascent Soul ceremonies, with no lectures.

The Jin Family did not host an auction this time either.

Though small trade meetings spontaneously organized by those in Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment occurred, they were not near He Tian Mountain.

Naturally, only a few cultivators remained.

Neither forces from the Purple Mansion Clans nor Golden Core Clans stayed, all leaving promptly, as if something unpleasant might occur. Coming hurriedly, going hurriedly.

Even the Ye Family group left quickly.

Indeed, they maneuvered the Spiritual Ship, heading afar, as if truly just coming to deliver a gift before retreating.

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The night was pregnantly silent.

Clouds gathered again, obscuring the moonlight.

On He Tian Mountain, a group of cultivators patrolled the peaks.

Leading them was a Jin Family cultivator in splendid robes, tall and burly. After one round of patrolling, he addressed those behind him:

”I guess it was merely the Sha Family’s sensational revenge; everyone can disperse!”

The others, hearing this, began dispersing one by one.

Yet one among them did not head to his cave mansion but towards an Array Foundation on He Tian Mountain.

The Mountain Protection Array of He Tian Mountain is known as the Five Elements Tai Geng Sword Array, and it’s rare for a family power to use a Sword Array as their Mountain Protection Array.

Of course, this doesn’t mean the Jin Family’s swordsmanship is exceptionally good, but this Five Elements Tai Geng Sword Array was found in a Nascent Soul Cave Mansion, considered a Tier Four High-Grade Array.

Its power was so great that the Jin Family couldn’t refuse, thus using the Sword Array as their Mountain Protection Array. Naturally, such a Mountain Protection Array possesses strong offensive power, though its defense is somewhat weak.

The cultivator soon arrived at a Jin Family Cultivator Cave Mansion near the Five Elements Tai Geng Sword Array.

Nervous, the cultivator couldn’t help but touch his Storage Bag.

He was naturally not a Jin Family cultivator but a Ye Family spy, Ye Jingyuan, planted in the Jin Family by Ye Jingyu over the years.

There had been no tasks previously, but today’s mission was immensely significant.

Even for him, he felt somewhat anxious at the moment.

Apart from the main peak of He Tian, at this time on the other four peaks, respectively, another cultivator approached the five Array Foundations of the Five Elements Tai Geng Sword Array under the guise of visiting other clan elders.

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Beneath He Tian Mountain, Jin Xuanheng sensed the presence of cultivators at the Array Foundation, sneering contemptuously.

”Coming at night instead of day, thinking it would relax vigilance?” Jin Xuanheng sneered internally.

These small actions couldn’t escape the cautious Jin Xuanheng.

Had there been no Cyan River Sect cultivators present, he would indeed capture these cultivators.

But at this moment, he hoped they wouldn’t come, so why would he attack these cultivators? He was even prepared for them to break the Mountain Protection Array.

As for not having the Mountain Protection Array, in his view, they couldn’t defeat Master Xi Wang anyway.

The latter was an authentic Golden Core Peak, not to mention there were three Golden Core cultivators assisting him, himself included.

Together, there were four Golden Core cultivators in total; no matter the Ye Family’s preparations, they couldn’t possibly contend with the four of them.

”When they break in, I hope Zheng Daoist can help set up the teleportation array from the outside to ensure none of the Ye Family cultivators escape!” Jin Xuanheng spoke again to a Tier Four Array Master beside him.

”Zheng is well aware. Do you really think a mere Ye Family can have array skills surpassing mine?” The cultivator Zheng Xuanqing couldn’t help but speak.

There was some displeasure in his tone; after all, Jin Xuanheng, though a True Master of a Golden Core Clan, was giving orders to them, the Golden Core members of a Sect.

Hearing this, Jin Xuanheng nodded repeatedly in agreement, and then somewhat reluctantly began pouring Mingxin Tea for the others.

...

Outside He Tian Mountain, within a large mountain.

Ye Jingcheng, Ye Xuecang, Ye Jingyu, Ye Haiyu, and Chu Yanqing gathered together.

The group wasn’t impatient but waited for information. For the Ye Family, the only news they needed to confirm this time was whether the Qinghe Sect’s Nascent Soul had come.

If a Nascent Soul had arrived, the action would naturally be canceled.

If none had come, even if there’s a late-stage Golden Core present, they would proceed with the plan.

This move was a revenge against the Jin Family and also a signal to the Taiyi Sect that the Ye Family is worth collaborating with.

At the same time, it served to dampen the spirit of the Qinghe Sect.

They’ve tested the Ye Family again and again; even a clay figure would have some temper, let alone the Ye Family.

Not long after, the Clan Order lit up.

”No problem, Ancestor Qinghe is confronting Tian Dao True Monarch in Lin’an Commandery. True Monarch Zi Ming is guarding Taiqing Commandery. Ancestor Beihai hasn’t crossed the border. According to True Monarch Zi Ming, a strong Divine Sense was sensed guarding the border!” Ye Jingcheng looked and spoke with joy.

Clearly, this time, on the surface, it seems like the Ye Family is exterminating the Jin Family, but it has long since extended into the strife among the three Sects of the Yan Kingdom.

”Then let’s act!” Ye Xuecang nodded. The information from Ye Jingcheng came from Ye Jingli in Lin’an Commandery and from Ye Qingyan and Ye Jingteng in Taichang Commandery.

There was naturally little problem.

The most crucial point was that the two Sects wouldn’t harm the Ye Family at such a critical moment.

Once the Ye Family is exposed, even if the two Sects can clear themselves, they’ll still face considerable trouble; moreover, all three now have a common enemy.

Saying this, he also looked at Ye Jingyu.

”There shouldn’t be an issue on my side either. I’ve placed five people in the open, two in the dark, ensuring the Five Elements Tai Geng Sword Array cannot exert its power!” Ye Jingyu then spoke.

”However, the Jin Family might have a teleportation array, and we haven’t found that yet.” Ye Jingyu added.

”Use this Void Spirit Insect to find the teleportation array!” This time, Ye Haiyu took out the insect.

This Void Spirit Insect was once gifted to the Ye Family by the Wan Family; it’s sensitive to Space Secret Realms and teleportation arrays, allowing it to find a teleportation array first.

”Jingyu, destroying the teleportation array is up to you. Second Uncle Ancestor, you and Haiyu will stay outside to set up an array, cover the fluctuations, and slaughter all watching cultivators. Today, whether they are genuine loose cultivators or Qinghe Sect cultivators in disguise, this show is not for them to watch.” Ye Jingcheng spoke again.

As for the main force attacking the Jin Family, naturally, it’s himself. He’s at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, has five Tier Four Spirit Beasts, and also carries three Tier Four Spirit Puppets. If he still can’t break the Jin Family, then the hidden combat power of the Jin Family must be terrifying, and the Qinghe Sect’s support must be generous!

As the words finished, everyone nodded.

”Brother Cheng, what about me?” Chu Yanqing also spoke.

”You will attack with me!” Ye Jingcheng then replied.

Chu Yanqing came for revenge, it’s impossible for her not to act, and besides, she also has a Late Stage Purple Mansion, capable of killing common Purple Mansion cultivators.

But as soon as he said this, he felt it was somewhat inappropriate, so he added:

”However, you must stay slightly behind me!”

Chu Yanqing hesitated for a moment but still nodded.

She understood that the Ye Family had everything arranged, and if she acted differently, it would only cause trouble.

”Let’s wait for the Kong Family to act first; perhaps, Fourth Uncle Ancestor might attract some attention!” Ye Jingcheng spoke again.

This time, the Ye Family is also fighting on two fronts.

Although Ye Xuefan’s attack on the Kong Family is somewhat risky, from another perspective, it may distract the opponent’s Golden Core deployment.

This is similar to the attack on Jiayuan Prefecture.

The opponent is out in the open, and the Ye Family is hidden.

Plus, with the cover of the Taiyi Sect and Celestial Blade Sect, the Ye Family’s chances of victory are significant.

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Taiqiu Mountain, Kong Family.

Kong Taixuan stood before the Taiqiu Mountain Spirit Vein, his eyes full of nostalgia.

For him, leaving Taiqiu Mountain is nothing short of disgrace.

But there’s nothing he can do; the Ye Family is powerful, and in the future, they will definitely target the Kong Family, just as if his Kong Family became prosperous, they would destroy the Ye Family.

Some grudges in the Cultivation Realm can be resolved, but some cannot.

The beast tide the Kong Family once caused to destroy Lingyun Peak was an unresolved grudge.

”Fortunately, the location of the Talisman Desolate Secret Realm Grotto Heaven has been discovered.” Kong Taiqiu murmured.

The Kong Family’s large-scale migration into the Qinghe Sect naturally yielded gains sufficient for resettlement.

As long as the Qinghe Sect thrives for a few decades and with the surplus of Talisman Desolate inheritance, the Kong Family could vigorously develop Spirit Talismans and might not necessarily be inferior to the Ye Family in the future; then, it would be time for the Ye Family to hide.

Thinking of this, Kong Taixuan took a deep breath.

Yet as if remembering something, he then took out a Sound Transmission Talisman to communicate.

”Withdraw at the hour of the Dragon!”

In his view, the Ye Family’s attack on the Jin Family would be tonight!

By now, the Kong Family’s assets have been mostly sold off; even the ore veins have been overmined.

Once the Mountain Protection Array is withdrawn, the Kong Family can migrate wholly into the Qinghe Sect!