Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Unintentionally, the dusk arrived, and the mountains were also covered in an orange glow.

Ye Jingcheng felt somewhat unsatisfied, but Sikong Ziming had already stood up and flew towards the distance, leaving Ye Jingcheng behind.

”Earth Immortal Platform, Earth Immortal Realm...”

”It’s a pity my Ye Family has no chance of going there.” Ye Jingcheng shook his head, his heart indeed shocked.

According to Sikong Ziming, this Earth Immortal Realm is a fragment of the Spirit Realm, containing many legacies of the Spirit Realm, and even passageways to the Spirit Realm.

Countless secret treasures exist there, and many treasures that break through to Divinity Transformation in the Central Domain come from this Earth Immortal Realm.

As for the Nascent Soul of the Eastern Domain, they all go through the Earth Immortal Platform of the Penglai Sect. Treasures beyond Tier Five High-Grade can be sold to the sect, and for the remaining treasures, only a fee for the Earth Immortal Platform’s transmission is needed.

Although Sikong Ziming spoke casually, Ye Jingcheng could guess that this selling is likely not at the discretion of these Nascent Soul cultivators, and the transmission fee is not a small amount either.

Ye Jingcheng pondered that even if he breaks through to the Late Stage of Golden Core in thirty years, it would be best to go through the Earth Immortal Platform of the Central Domain.

Penglai and the Righteous Sect are both part of the nine major forces, the Righteous Sect must also have an Earth Immortal Platform to the Earth Immortal Realm.

Of course, whether to go, Ye Jingcheng needs to consider.

After all, his current strength at the Golden Core layer is passable, but it falls short at the Nascent Soul level.

Moreover, he is still young, if this three hundred years is not feasible, he can wait for the next three hundred years. Three hundred years later, he estimates he would be at least in the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul, at that time, even with cultivators from other realms participating in the Earth Immortal Realm, he would have little to fear.

Ye Jingcheng shook his head and stopped thinking too much.

He also knew that Sikong Ziming did not come just to tell him about the Earth Immortal Realm news for the Ye Family.

It was to warn him to be wary of retribution from the Qinghe Sect lately, and also for the Ye Family to keep a low profile these days, so as not to further anger True Monarch Beihai and True Monarch Qinghe.

After all, both Sikong Ziming and Tian Dao True Monarch are highly likely to enter the Earth Immortal Realm.

They absolutely don’t want to fight before this, resulting in injuries that would affect their gains from the Earth Immortal Realm expedition.

Ye Jingcheng walked out of the pavilion and let out a long breath, Sikong Ziming coming was not unexpected to him, and the current result was still within his control.

He even estimated that True Monarch Beihai and True Monarch Qinghe would tolerate the situation during this time, waiting for revenge until the Earth Immortal Realm expedition is over.

The Earth Immortal Realm is very important to them, perhaps even allowing the Ye Family to make some maneuvers based on it.

However, with the recent prominence, it’s best for the Ye Family to remain low-key.

The enemy of the Ye Family was never the Qinghe Sect; the Ye Family’s concern has always been the Penglai Sect.

Moreover, he guessed that the Spirit Treasure he possessed was likely found in the Earth Immortal Realm.

According to Sikong Ziming, all treasures brought out from the Earth Immortal Realm cannot escape the detection of the Penglai Sect, but the Ye Family’s Spirit Treasure seems to have. Perhaps Penglai Sect is not just targeting the Spirit Treasure but fears the Ye Family’s methods will spread, enabling other Nascent Soul cultivators to secretly bring out treasures from the Earth Immortal Realm, undermining the Eastern Domain’s rule...

The sunset cast quite a bit of afterglow on Ye Jingcheng’s face.

Making Ye Jingcheng feel fully warmed.

His gaze turned toward the Taihang Mountain Range.

Unconsciously recalling that Divinity Transformation Demon Fox from back in the day.

He also knew in his heart that although the existence of the Fox Saint intimidated the Ye Family, it actually protected the Ye Family on a certain level.

He flew back to Lingyun Peak against the dusk, Ye Jingcheng did not immediately go into seclusion, but rather landed on Lingyun Lake.

Silently observing the entire Lingyun Peak.

He hadn’t observed Lingyun Peak during dusk like this for a long time, making it feel somewhat unfamiliar.

The Spring Tea trees on the mountain were more numerous, and the Cyan Jade Lotus in the lake was also flourishing, with a few lotus flowers occasionally blooming with pink buds, and some fishes occasionally leaping out of the lake, appearing tranquil, ethereal, and beautiful under the orange-red sunset.

If one overlooks Lingyun Peak, one can see many young clansmen, learning magic under the setting sun.

On their tender faces, filled with enthusiasm, even though they failed in magic over and over again.

Yet they still kept trying.

Next to them, there were people patiently explaining.

And he recalled how he was one of them back then, except it was the Xing Generation teaching him then.

Now those teaching these Immortal Seedlings had become the Qing Generation and even the Yun Generation.

The once familiar faces, now all seemed foreign.

Only that Daoist Robe they wore and their upright postures still retained a trace of the old outlines.

The vicissitudes of life, changes in people over time, are no more than this.

The only consolation is that the Ye Family continues to grow, the Ye Family’s Daoist Robe and the Ye Family’s bloodline are interconnected.

This connection has never weakened.

The former Sea Generation and Xing Generation moved forward one after another, and now the Jing Generation and Yun Generation also do not fear.

This is also a kind of family significance.

Ye Jingcheng, at this moment, thought a lot, like the slight evening breeze on the lake surface, stirring many ripples in his heart.

Yet the lotus in his heart became more vigorous.

...

A day went by, with the arrival of dawn, a streak of white appeared at the end of the sky.

A Spirit Talisman flew into Lingyun Peak, finally landing in Ye Jingcheng’s hand.

Ye Jingcheng glanced at it, then walked out of Lingyun Lake, heading towards the foot of Lingyun Peak.

At the guest pavilion in front of the mountain foot, already was someone waiting there.

This person was dressed in a martial artist’s robe, looking like a rustic woodcutter, but their whole aura was extremely calm, without any cultivator’s presence.

”Elder Tian Dao, if you didn’t notify in advance, this junior couldn’t come out to greet you in time, I hope you can forgive me.” Ye Jingcheng spoke repeatedly.

This plainly dressed person was none other than Tian Dao True Monarch.

Unlike the Taiyi Sect, Ye Jingcheng’s fondness for the Tian Dao Sect is considerable.

This is not just about transactions, but also about the actions of the Tian Dao True Monarch over the years.

Take Sikong Ziming, for instance. Every time he comes, he lands at that particular pavilion, which carries a lot of significance. It could be that he’s wary of the Array set up by the Ye Family, or he might want Ye Jingcheng to take the initiative to meet him.

But regardless, his mind is too guarded, lacking frankness.

On the other hand, the current Tian Dao True Monarch arrived just like an ordinary visiting cultivator, waiting here.

It’s important to note that the Ye Family is ostensibly affiliated with the Purple Mansion Clan. If the news of the Tian Dao True Monarch waiting like this got out, it would greatly diminish the Tian Dao Sect’s prestige.

Moreover, before the Jin Family ceremony, when the Golden Core of the Qinghe Sect vanished, they took the initiative to inform the Ye Family.

Though it might not have helped extensively, it at least allowed the Ye Family to be better prepared.

The fact that they were able to kill Master Xi Wang this time and achieve such a result is indeed partly credited to the Tian Dao Sect.

If the Golden Core of the Qinghe Sect vanished, the Taiyi Sect could investigate if they wished, but they didn’t come to warn the Ye Family, likely intending to probe the Ye Family or give them a downbeat.

By comparing the two, the difference is clear.

”It’s not a problem, I merely came to see you.” The Tian Dao True Monarch waved his hand.

Ye Jingcheng then invited the Tian Dao True Monarch to Lingyun Peak, where they finally arrived at an unused pavilion on Lingyun Peak.

Once the Array opened, Ye Jingcheng took out the Spirit Tea and Spirit Fruit.

”Tier Four Mingxin Tea, Ye Daoist is indeed generous.” The Tian Dao True Monarch, feeling the pure fragrance of the Spirit Tea, couldn’t help but express his admiration.

The courteous intention suddenly became apparent.

”It’s just Tier Four Spirit Tea, I hope True Monarch Elder won’t think the Ye Family’s hospitality is lacking.” Ye Jingcheng also said.

He naturally wouldn’t assume that the Tian Dao True Monarch rarely drinks Tier Four Spirit Tea. Reaching the ranks of the Taiyi Sect and Tian Dao Sect, they surely have a lot of Tier Four Spirit Tea and Spirit Fruit Trees.

After exchanging some polite conversation, the Tian Dao True Monarch spoke again:

”I wonder if the Ye Daoist’s family still has that Longevity Spiritual Peach.”

Ye Jingcheng thought the Tian Dao True Monarch would inquire about the Jin Family matters, but unexpectedly, the question was about the Spiritual Peach.

Ye Jingcheng hesitated and did not answer.

He guessed that the Tian Dao True Monarch suspected that the Ye Family possessed a Longevity Spirit Peach Tree.

But while the Ye Family does have it, whether or not they are willing to exchange it is another matter.

”Ye Daoist, to be honest, I intend to venture into the Earth Immortal Realm. If successful, I might bring back treasures to break through to Nascent Soul, offering the Tian Dao Sect a chance for continuation. If not, the foundation of the Tian Dao Sect for thousands of years might be destroyed in my hands!”

As the Tian Dao True Monarch spoke up to this point, a trace of lamentation appeared on his face.

For families or sects, when without successors, they face this dilemma.

Nascant Soul Grand Sects are especially so, occupying a territory.

Even if they wish to retreat completely, there’s no opportunity.

After all, those aggrieved by a Nascent Soul Sect are not few, and the treasures of a Nascent Soul Sect are coveted by others.

Even if they offer up most of their treasures, there will still be cultivators coveting what remains.

Back in those days, when the True Monarch of Taiyi Sect vanished unexpectedly, the extent of its infiltration was such that even the entire sect was nearly overtaken by the Qinghe Sect, leaving only the Taichang Mountain Range untouched.

Fortunately, True Monarch Ziming of the Taiyi Sect broke through and also enlisted True Monarch Bai Yao from Medicine King Valley of Zhao Kingdom.

That stabilized the situation.

For the current Tian Dao True Monarch to repeat this scenario is as hard as reaching the heavens.

Moreover, if the Tian Dao Sect has no new Nascent Soul cultivator, then the division and annexation by the Taiyi Sect and the Qinghe Sect is quite possible.

”Elder Tian Dao, there is indeed one Longevity Spiritual Peach, intended for my wife and children. I originally didn’t want to exchange it, but since the Elder has spoken with such candor, if I don’t bring it out, it would appear I am unjust. Yet, this treasure is significant; it requires the Essence Blood of a Tier Four Earth-attribute Pure-blooded Flood Dragon or related information!” Ye Jingcheng hesitated for a moment before speaking.

The Tian Dao True Monarch had already been so forthright, so it was naturally inappropriate for him to be so harsh in refusal.

After all, when the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Qinghe Sect came to Lingyun Peak, the Tian Dao True Monarch was also there.

However, taking it out must still involve an exchange for some treasures.

Although Earth Flood Dragons are in Celestial Flood Dragon Sea, the Ye Family naturally cannot go there to obtain Flood Dragon Blood. With two Flood Dragon Saints present, even if there were ten Nascent Soul cultivators in the Ye Family, it wouldn’t match their opponents.

Ultimately, the Tian Dao Sect is an established sect with far-reaching channels in the Eastern Domain compared to the Ye Family.

”Alright!” The Tian Dao True Monarch nodded.

”However, Ye Daoist, it might take some time to acquire this Earth Flood Dragon Blood!”

”Additionally, since the Ye Family is a Nascent Soul Clan, it seems to me that the Taihang Commandery is just too small, and there’s no particularly strong family in the Celestial Protection Commandery. How about setting up a branch there?”

The words left Ye Jingcheng utterly shocked; he hadn’t expected the Tian Dao True Monarch would be willing to give up the Celestial Protection Commandery.

Knowing that like the Taihang Commandery, the Celestial Protection Commandery is adjacent to the Demon Beast Mountain Range and is also a hotspot for Beast Tides, but still, it is a commandery’s territory.

After pondering for a while, Ye Jingcheng understood this was a contingency plan left by the Tian Dao True Monarch for the Tian Dao Sect.

Should the Tian Dao Sect fail to produce new Nascent Soul cultivators, it will inevitably attract the attention and potential annexation by the Taiyi Sect and the Qinghe Sect. Such sect merging, to avoid fostering a future threat, would employ ruthless tactics, not less severe than in family conflicts, which could lead to true extinction of heritage.

But should the Ye Family take control of the Tian Dao Sect, even though in practice they might commandeer it, the Tian Dao Sect’s heritage would remain unbroken.

This is the limitation of family matters.

Furthermore, if the Ye Family were to take Celestial Protection Commandery, later when the Qinghe Sect attacks Celestial Arrival Commandery, the Ye Family would certainly have to contribute both manpower and effort, and possibly could even prevent the demon beasts from the Taihang Mountain Range.

This is why the Tian Dao True Monarch did not demand anything from the Ye Family.

Because what is received for free is often the most costly!

”Thank you for your generosity, True Monarch Elder. I will need to discuss this matter with the elders of the family!” Ye Jingcheng, while shocked, replied.