Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

On the vast plains, a great river flowed unimpeded, rolling eastward.

Scattered hills dotted the landscape.

Five or six streaks of spiritual light streaked across the sky, finally landing in front of one of the hills.

At this moment, next to the hill, a curtain of Spiritual Energy parted, revealing the entrance of an array, and several figures emerged in unison.

Among these people, a figure in a green robe landed at the forefront, speaking first:

”Elder Wang, Mansion Master Wang, Mansion Master Xiao.”

The figure in the green robe was none other than Ye Jingcheng, and standing before them were people like Mansion Master Wang and Mansion Master Xiao who had rushed over from the Upper Immortal Realm.

Among them, standing at the forefront was Wang Mingjun, known by the Daoist name Xu Huai True Monarch, one of the ten Nascent Souls from the Righteous Sect present this time.

The latter glanced at Ye Jingcheng’s side, where there were already thirteen people. These were all Golden Core True Masters from the Righteous Sect invited here by Ye Jingcheng and Lady He.

Initially, Ye Jingcheng naturally used the Jade Ring Rat to search for Golden Core Cultivators everywhere, gathering Righteous Sect cultivators. By the end, these cultivators had some means of communication, so Ye Jingcheng simply found a place here, set up an array, and waited for everyone to gather.

Counting the five people brought by Xu Huai True Monarch, there were already nineteen people.

Among them, one Nascent Soul, three at the Golden Core Peak, five in the Late Stage of Golden Core, seven in the Middle Stage of Golden Core, and three in the Early Stage of Golden Core.

And several Golden Core cultivators were still on their way.

But in Ye Jingcheng’s view, it was far from enough to provide support.

”Elder Wang, this junior believes that this act of siege might be a trap.” Ye Jingcheng hesitated for a moment but still spoke.

He looked at Mansion Master Wang and Xu Huai True Monarch walking closely together. He estimated that Xu Huai True Monarch was probably Mansion Master Wang’s backing in the sect, and naturally, he wouldn’t want this trip to be a risky venture.

They took a day and a half to gather the cultivators, and it took Lady He half a day to escape. Ye Jingcheng didn’t believe that the Golden Core cultivators of the Southern Wilderness Province could hold out for two days.

This could only be a trap, and if it wasn’t a trap, then all the Secret Realm cultivators must have already met a tragic fate.

”No need to worry, the Profound Celestial Sect can’t spare any more Nascent Souls either!” Xu Huai True Monarch glanced at the Upper Immortal Realm and explained.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded and did not continue to speak.

Since the Nascent Soul had made a decision, he naturally wouldn’t say more, but in his heart, he had become interested in the spirit medicines that appeared in the Upper Immortal Realm.

But he also understood that since even Liu Zhou State Governor didn’t want to speak, Xu Huai True Monarch would likely also keep it hidden.

”Time is of the essence, let’s set out. I want to see what backing the Profound Celestial Demon Sect has!” Xu Huai True Monarch said, and also issued a direct order.

Everyone proceeded directly along the river towards the Secret Realm that was being blockaded.

Compared to Liu Zhou State Governor, Xu Huai True Monarch exerted significantly more pressure on Ye Jingcheng. Like with Golden Core, there are divisions of top, middle, and lower grades for nascent souls, and the differentiation of nascent souls’ grades can also be seen through the size.

For instance, Zhang Zhiqiu was the lowest-grade Nascent Soul, only fist-sized, whereas Sikong Ziming’s was an upper-grade Nascent Soul, palm-sized, and appeared as refined as white jade.

To Ye Jingcheng, Liu Zhou State Governor’s nascent soul was at best a middle-grade Nascent Soul.

And the Xu Huai True Monarch in front of him was very likely an upper-grade Nascent Soul, with cultivation at the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul.

With this thought, Ye Jingcheng felt much at ease.

His current hope was to pass the remaining time smoothly, then return to the Central Domain, enter seclusion for a while, break through to the Golden Core Peak, and then begin Heart Refining Training.

When the time was right, he could begin to retreat and break through to Nascent Soul.

Therefore, he did not wish for any mishaps to occur next.

”How have things been these days?” At this moment, Mansion Master Wang was also inquisitively transmitting his voice to Ye Jingcheng.

”It’s been smooth, somewhat fruitful, and at that time, I might need to trouble Mansion Master Wang!” Ye Jingcheng also transmitted back.

According to Mansion Master Wang’s words, with the treasures brought back by Mansion Master Wang, it could reduce some of the Righteous Sect’s cut. Since he had been to the Upper Immortal Realm, claiming he had no significant gains would be abnormal.

Moreover, he already had prepared the spirit medicines he planned to offer.

Among them, those obtained with Mansion Master Wang and Mansion Master Xiao would naturally all be handed over, at the same time, he also prepared to present the He Shouwu gained in the Upper Immortal Realm.

He just wasn’t sure if handing over the Tier Five Spiritual Medicine could potentially exchange it for a Gold Condensing Fruit in the Righteous Sect.

Though Ye Jingcheng currently held seven Gold Condensing Fruits and three Gold Condensing Pills, given that more members of the Ye Family could achieve Golden Core in the future, and the Ye Family had only two Gold Condensing Fruit Trees.

”No big deal, by the way, has Zhang Zhiqiu come to you again?” Mansion Master Wang inquired further.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng showed a hint of confusion.

”No, he hasn’t.”

”Seems like he’s staying hidden, Brahma’s True Monarch Luo Sheng has been persistently looking for Zhang Zhiqiu these days!” Mansion Master Wang also nodded, explaining briefly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng showed a cheerful expression.

Mansion Master Wang said no more.

Actually, Ye Jingcheng also had thoughts about inquiring into the situation inside the Upper Immortal Realm, but after some consideration, he gave up.

Another two hours passed.

Finally, everyone saw a piece of Maple Ridge.

This mountain ridge was covered with maple trees, and according to Lady He, the scenes within the Secret Realm were similar to this mountain ridge.

And because it was a Tier Four Secret Realm, it was selected as the gathering place by everyone.

No one expected it to be surrounded by the Celestial Demon Sect’s cultivators.

”Ahead is where the Secret Realm entrance should be, it’s just hidden right now!” Lady He spoke.

In this place, only she had been here; she had the most authority to speak.

Xu Huai True Monarch saw this and did not waste words.

He directly took out a Thunder Bead, threw it into the sky, where it began to expand, finally transforming into a massive Thunder Ball, filled with terrifying Thunder Attribute True Essence, hurling towards the Secret Realm Entrance.

Rumble!

Before the Thunder Ball could land, a Black Bow released a Black Arrow, hitting the Thunder Ball, causing it to explode with countless Thunder Arcs pouring out.

Yet, as they approached the mountain ridge, they were all absorbed completely by a Spirit Shield.

From within Maple Ridge, seven or eight figures emerged, half wearing the robes of the Celestial Demon Sect, and the other half dressed in the robes of the Profound Celestial Demon Sect.

The leader among them was a pale-skinned youth.

”Xu Huai Daoist doesn’t go to the Upper Immortal Realm to seize the Tier Six Divinity Transformation Treasure Medicine, do you think the other Immortal Sects will give some to your sect?” the youth spoke slowly, with a Black Bow in his hand as well.

”As long as it doesn’t fall into the hands of Penglai and Profound Celestial, even if my Righteous Sect doesn’t get it, it doesn’t matter,” Xu Huai True Monarch shook his head.

”As for Mo Gong Daoist, if you don’t go, the remaining demons might be unable to support themselves.”

”If a few more die, Mo Gong Daoist, I’m afraid it would be difficult to account for,” Xu Huai True Monarch said lightly.

As if everything was well within his grasp.

The youth did not get angry either, just smiled slightly, revealing pearly white teeth.

”It seems Xu Huai Daoist doesn’t know what your disciples have obtained, but I can tell you, our Profound Celestial Sect has gained greatly this time!” True Monarch Mo Gong also smiled as he spoke.

”Prepare to break the array!” Xu Huai True Monarch’s words resonated in everyone’s hearts.

With that, he had already charged forward.

Prince Wang and Mansion Master Xiao also followed closely behind.

This time, with the great advantage in the number of Golden Cores, the Righteous Sect naturally had no reason to delay any longer.

If delayed too long, the Secret Realm might truly become a scene of corpses, and by then, the combined strength of Profound Celestial Sect and Celestial Demon Sect’s Golden Cores might not be very different.

In no time, the two Nascent Souls had flown high into the sky, clearly fearing accidental harm to their disciples.

Ye Jingcheng was also happy to see this; with Nascent Soul Cultivators present, he could relax a bit.

Prince Wang and Mansion Master Xiao each took out their magical treasures, and Ye Jingcheng likewise took out the Xi Wang Blood Mother Sword.

Even Lady He took out her magical treasure harp.

Her music could transform into sound wave attacks and also convert into Spiritual Light to fortify cultivators.

Witnessing Ye Jingcheng’s strength, Lady He gave it her all, bestowing a cyan Spiritual Light upon Ye Jingcheng.

Making Ye Jingcheng’s speed even faster.

Yet Ye Jingcheng was not particularly thrilled, as he wasn’t actually a Golden Core Body Cultivator needing to rush in.

Now, it made him feel a bit embarrassed, falling to the back.

”We’ll need to trouble Qianchen Daoist to break the array later!” Prince Wang transmitted his voice at that moment.

Eighteen Golden Cores against eight Golden Cores, as long as there wasn’t an array, it would be a complete crush.

But the opponent had an array and waited leisurely, so everyone dared not be careless, making breaking the array the primary goal.

”Understood!” Ye Jingcheng nodded, feeling reluctant to expose his Peach Wood, but unable to refuse Prince Wang.

However, when his gaze fell on the opponent, Ye Jingcheng noticed, surprisingly, that the array was not in the hands of the Profound Celestial Sect’s Golden Core Peak, but in the hands of a Golden Core Peak from the Celestial Demon Sect.

At this moment, he could drive the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon, Red Flame Fox, and Golden Scale Beast; perhaps he wouldn’t need to use the Peach Wood Array Breaker.

As the array activated, a sky full of demonic mist appeared, and numerous giant Demon Banners arose in the maple forest.

Ye Jingcheng cautiously observed using his Star Illusion Eye, ensuring there were no other ambushes, then waved his hand, casting the Illusionary Avatar of the Celestial Illusion Robe towards the array, his Five Elements True Essence surging, directly aiming at the array.

Given the three Golden Core Peaks and five Golden Core Late Stages, Ye Jingcheng was not conspicuous.

When Ye Jingcheng reached the front, a Middle Stage Golden Core Celestial Demon Sect cultivator attempted to stop him from approaching the array.

A Black Patterned Magic Shield was taken out, blocking Ye Jingcheng’s path.

But Ye Jingcheng this time unleashed the Hidden Skill Divine Technique, True Flame of the Vermilion Bird; as the crimson Vermilion Bird emerged, it burned the entire sky upon descent.

The Magic Shield shattered and flew away, the Middle Stage Golden Core’s eyes filled with fear, yet they persisted with gritted teeth.

With the array’s support, they finally extinguished Ye Jingcheng’s True Flame of the Vermilion Bird.

But it still left a huge spider web-like flaw on the Array Spiritual Shield.

As if with one more sword, this array could be completely destroyed.

Yet, this tenacity left Ye Jingcheng with a sense of unease.

As if this cultivator knew they couldn’t lose.

He looked around, observing the Righteous Sect held the upper hand, and breaking the array was merely a matter of time.

Therefore, his hand fell slowly onto the Spirit Beast Bag, and he changed to another Spirit Beast Bag, releasing the Jade Ring Rat.

”Listen for a hundred li nearby, see if there’s any ambush?” Ye Jingcheng asked repeatedly.

The Jade Ring Rat’s ears perked up, listening intently, while Ye Jingcheng took out a drop of Mount Turtle Essence Blood, beginning to perform the Earth Spirit Secret Technique.

With the Qilin True Hall targeting the array below, indeed, under the confused gazes of several people, it blasted an opening into the array.

But then the Jade Ring Rat squeaked urgently, transmitting its message.

Evidently, there really was an ambush nearby!