Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1004 - 698: Taiyi’s Scheme and Spirit Vein Upgrade

Within the Assembly Hall of Celestial Shadow Peak, sandalwood smoke gracefully curled as the array sealed the space.

Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xuefan entered the hall, their steps synchronized.

News concerning Ye Qingyan had already reached them, causing their brows to crease in clear concern.

Ye Qingyan possessed considerable talent; his Dual Spirit Roots were noteworthy, complemented by a Five-Inch Beast Pattern, and his alchemy skills were second only to Ye Jingcheng within the entire Ye family.

Much of Ye Jingcheng’s focus on advancement pills and cultivation studies had been dedicated to nourishing Ye Qingyan's potential.

"It appears the Taiyi Sect has no intention of allowing us to withdraw at this juncture!" Ye Jingcheng voiced, a hint of helplessness coloring his tone.

While Ye Jingteng might not have fully grasped the Taiyi Sect's veiled intentions, his direct conversation with Zitian True Monarch had provided him with clarity.

The promotion of Ye Qingshuang and the substantial increase in Ye Jingteng’s power were undeniable demonstrations of Purple Peak’s favorable disposition towards the Ye family.

The directive to Ye Qingyan, forbidding his departure from Taichang Market, was, in essence, a veiled warning.

Yet, the fact that this warning was conveyed through Ye Jingteng underscored the Taiyi Sect’s true stance.

It was evident that the Taiyi Sect dreaded the prospect of the Ye family’s withdrawal, fearing that all ensuing pressure would fall upon their shoulders. Furthermore, they were deeply concerned about being implicated by other sects, accused of aiding the Ye family's escape.

Consequently, it was highly probable that the Ye family would be barred not only from leaving Taichang Market but also from departing Taihang Market and their ancestral lands within Taihang Commandery.

If their suspicions held true, the Taiyi Sect might even be extending their surveillance to these very regions.

"One can only hope they can effectively suppress the Zhang family's clandestine operations!" Ye Xuefan remarked, fully comprehending the gravity of the situation, and could only offer a resigned sigh.

Despite the considerable concealment provided by their Celestial Secret Cloth, any surviving members of the Zhang and Jia families would undoubtedly recognize the Ye family’s true origins in the Yan Kingdom.

"The Jia family situation should be relatively stable. Given the Ling family’s deep entanglement with the Jia family's affairs and the Jia family's lack of preparedness, they were effectively eradicated by the Ling family. Even if some Jia family members managed to escape and maintain contact, they likely would not dare to reveal themselves again."

"The Jia family residing in Medicine King Valley could not possibly possess intelligence concerning Desert Sea. Moreover, the Taiyi Sect is actively disseminating false information about the Qinghe Sect to divert their attention, thereby overwhelming Qinghe Sect. After all, the intel regarding the spirit treasure in Taihang Commandery was fabricated by Qinghe Sect itself!" Ye Jingcheng expressed a mixture of gratitude and frustration.

It was no surprise, then, that during the incident with the Beast Communication Tower and the Blood Soul Bead in the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain, rumors had inexplicably pointed towards Taihang Commandery.

The underlying motive was simply to leverage the spirit treasure as a pretext for annexing the Taiyi Sect.

Now, should Qinghe Sect's fabricated claims about Penglai Immortal Sect's decree be substantiated, Qinghe Sect would find themselves in profound trouble, while the Taiyi Sect would consequently emerge more stable.

This turn of events could indeed be considered positive news.

Naturally, if the Taiyi Sect were to encounter any significant setbacks, Ye Qingyan, the Ye Family Tavern, the Ye Family’s One Leaf Pavilion, and Lingyun Peak within Taihang Market could all face dire consequences.

This situation would invariably affect sixty to seventy cultivators of the Ye family, not to mention hundreds of thousands of ordinary mortals.

"Nevertheless, it is imperative that we swiftly retrieve the Tier Two Vein-Protecting Pill formula that Qingyan was studying, along with certain other advancement pill improvement formulas!" Ye Jingcheng stated, acknowledging Ye Qingyan’s exceptional alchemy talent, which had been instrumental in upholding the Ye family’s reputation for elixirs in Taichang Market throughout the years.

The Vein-Protecting Pill formula and the advancement pill formulas he had researched were of immense value to the Ye family.

"Concurrently, the remnants of the Zhang family must be relentlessly hunted down, leaving them no opportunity to sow further discord!" Ye Jingcheng declared, a chilling killing intent radiating from him.

The Zhang family members within Taichang Commandery had proven particularly treacherous, with a significant number managing to evade capture.

Should these individuals acquire any crucial evidence, it would undoubtedly cast a long shadow over the Ye family's standing.

While the Taiyi Sect could certainly pursue them within the Yan Kingdom, the Ye family bore the responsibility of eliminating the Zhang family members present in Desert Sea!

Curtailing the source of information’s dissemination would serve to safeguard the Ye family’s foundational presence in the Taihang Mountain Range.

"Fourth Uncle, the partitioning of the oasis, the organization of auctions, and the issuance of hunting orders require immediate execution, and the intensity of our pursuit against the Zhang family must be significantly amplified!" Ye Jingcheng commanded.

The Ye family was making preparations to host auctions within Yuanling Oasis.

The primary reasons for this decision were to prevent unaffiliated cultivators from infiltrating Celestial Phoenix Oasis and because Yuanling Oasis happened to attract the largest concentration of such cultivators.

"Alright, I’ll see to it. Jingcheng, your first task is to reinforce the spirit vein within the Celestial Phoenix Oasis. Furthermore, for the Earth Dragon Demon King to undergo soul injection, it’s crucial that the Earth Dragon itself can successfully advance to Tier Five!" Ye Xuefan declared with a nod.

At this precise moment, responsibilities were naturally divided amongst them.

This arrangement was largely due to the Ye family having a scarcity of cultivators at the Purple Mansion stage; a minimum of four expansive oases required cultivators of this level to maintain order, and the integration of resources for independent cultivators also demanded their presence.

In truth, Ye Xuefan was already in a position to prepare for a breakthrough to the Purple Mansion Peak and then enter seclusion to attempt reaching the Golden Core stage.

After all, the Gold Condensing Fruit Tree situated in Ye Shen Valley was nearing its maturity.

"Yes, Fourth Uncle, I understand!" Ye Jingcheng affirmed with a nod.

He then departed from the Assembly Hall, directing his path towards the inner reaches of the mountain peak.

Upon emerging, Ye Jingcheng’s senses encompassed the entirety of the oasis, observing numerous Ye family members piloting their spiritual ships, ferrying mortals into the designated area.

The oasis itself, having been assembled piece by piece, still retained sections where desert terrain persisted.

These areas resembled scattered pools of sand within the larger oasis.

The oasis was comprised of twenty-eight county-sized regions, each capable of accommodating up to fifty thousand mortals.

In certain rapidly developing counties, mortals affiliated with the Ye family had already commenced organized labor.

With the backing of the Ye family’s cultivators, these mortals had begun adopting the surnames of the pre-existing inhabitants.

They had even started directing the mortals to undertake the repair of damaged dwellings and structures.

Ye Jingcheng scanned the surroundings with his Divine Sense, and upon confirming that all was in order, he proceeded towards the summit of Celestial Shadow Peak.

The Turtle Ancestor had not only brought mortals and several types of spirit medicine but also a considerable amount of high-grade spirit stones.

Some of these stones were initially placed by the Ye Family within the Turtle Ancestor Grotto Heaven, located in the Cyan Cloud Sea, while others were excavated from the Pill Desolate Secret Realm.

In total, there were over five hundred pieces, equivalent to five million lower-grade Spirit Stones. However, in terms of exchange value, five hundred and fifty million lower-grade Spirit Stones might still fall short of acquiring five hundred high-grade Spirit Stones due to the significant disparity in spiritual energy quality.

Furthermore, with the inclusion of Spirit Stones confiscated from the Zhang and Jia Families, exceeding one hundred pieces were accumulated. Combined with forty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones, the total allocated for enhancing the Spirit Vein amounted to over ten million.

At the apex of Celestial Shadow Peak, several grottos had been established, and currently, the Earth Dragon Demon King was recuperating within the grotto possessing the most potent spiritual vein.

As Ye Jingcheng arrived, the Earth Dragon Demon King also emerged from its resting place.

"Patriarch, were the affairs in the Desert Sea concluded satisfactorily?"

"Dragon Ancestor, they were. Our objective here is to advance the Spirit Vein. This process employs the Spirit Vein Group Ascension Spirit Technique and will require a certain duration!" Ye Jingcheng explained.

He harbored a considerable degree of respect towards the Dragon Ancestor.

Regardless of any past intentions the Earth Dragon Demon King might have harbored, the Ye Family would never have had the opportunity to claim the Desert Sea without its involvement.

"Do you require any assistance?" The Earth Dragon Demon King, upon hearing about the Spirit Vein's advancement, displayed a glimmer of excitement.

After all, within the Taihang Mountain Range, securing a Tier Five Spiritual Vein was an exceedingly formidable task.

The Demon Emperors would not permit such a breakthrough easily near a Spiritual Vein.

Previously, his intention was to seek out the Nether Fire Demon Emperor.

Yet, in truth, having the Nether Fire Demon Emperor in close proximity did not truly put him at ease.

Being situated here in the Desert Sea offered a far superior sense of security.

"Dragon Ancestor, this minor undertaking certainly does not necessitate your help. However, it is quite arduous to manage and restrain those Great Demons!" Ye Jingcheng stated with a smile.

Currently, while a substantial number of Great Demons existed, sufficient for the Ye Clan members to forge Soul Contracts with.

The issue lay in the Ye Clan having too few cultivators at the Purple Mansion stage; even those at the Foundation Establishment Peak, capable of subduing Purple Mansion Beasts, were not numerous.

Presently, both the Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators had managed to acquire a Great Demon as a communication beast, yet a considerable number of ownerless Great Demons remained.

Of course, these remaining Great Demons possessed limited potential for cultivation and served merely as transitional Spirit Beasts.

"That is certainly the case!" the Earth Dragon Demon King acknowledged, giving Ye Jingcheng only a cursory glance before returning to his recuperation.

Meanwhile, Ye Jingcheng approached a massive stone formation resembling a tree.

This was, in fact, the Tree of Spiritual Eyes.

Initially, Ye Jingcheng felt a sense of astonishment, for what he held should have been recognized as the Spirit Eye Stone. However, after experiencing the spiritual energy and vibrant vitality emanating from the Tree of Spiritual Eyes, he truly grasped the profound mysticism of the cultivation realm’s spiritual objects.

The Tree of Spiritual Eyes possessed the capability to grow in tandem with the Spirit Vein, though its maturation process demanded an extensive and prolonged duration.

Ye Jingcheng’s sole disappointment stemmed from the fact that the Tree of Spiritual Eyes had not yet yielded any Wood Demon or Stone Spirit. Furthermore, it had failed to induce any spiritual light from the Treasure Book.

A specific sector of the entire Spirit Vein remained unoccupied, a space meticulously set aside by the Zhang Family for the installation of the remaining Tier Four Top-Grade Spirit Gathering Array and the Spirit-Attracting Stone.

With deliberate movements, Ye Jingcheng produced these two items. Subsequently, he procured a substantial quantity of Spirit Stones and proceeded to inter them nearby!

Once all arrangements were concluded, Ye Jingcheng refrained from immediate activation. Instead, he established a Spirit-locking Array atop the mountain peak, anticipating that most Spirit Vein upgrades would invariably be accompanied by emergent tides.

The transformation from a Tier Four Spiritual Vein to a Tier Five Spiritual Vein would naturally precipitate the same outcome.

Even the mere Ascension Spirit Effect of the Spirit Vein Group held the potential to grant numerous cultivators the opportunity to achieve a breakthrough.

Ye Jingcheng’s intention was to contain the majority of the spiritual energy tides. Subsequently, he planned to allow the family members on the cusp of breakthrough and those identified as talented to undergo the baptism of these spiritual energy tides.

Upon the placement of the final Array Banner, the Spirit-locking Array took on the appearance of an oven-like structure.

He initiated the array's activation, and instantaneously, myriad spiritual lights materialized. Concurrently, an exceptionally pure spiritual energy surged forth.

In mere moments, the spiritual light intensified, becoming as dense as a geyser of multicolored vapor.

The aura of the Spirit Vein also began its transition, deviating from its Tier Four Top-Grade status and rapidly ascending.

This progress continued until the level reached Tier Five, at which point it would manifest as a spiritual energy tide.

Naturally, this entire process was still contingent upon the passage of time.

The Ye Family would also need to allocate additional Spirit Stones for this endeavor.

And as the spiritual energy commenced its eruption.

From a distance, the other Spirit Veins began to respond in unison. Viewed from a celestial perspective, these Spirit Veins were arranged in a distinct pattern.

The arrangement bore a striking resemblance to the silhouette of a long, serpentine dragon.

At this juncture, the Earth Dragon Demon King, along with Ye Xuefan and a multitude of other Ye Clan members, stood as vigilant observers.

With the Spirit Vein’s advancement to Tier Five, the Ye Family, even in the absence of Nascent Soul Combat Power, could be regarded as possessing the foundational framework of a Nascent Soul Clan.

Then, concurrent with the Spirit Vein’s advancement, a teleportation array situated at the lake's bottom began to emit a radiant glow.

Shortly thereafter, a contingent of cultivators emerged atop the teleportation array.

Among them were Ye Xueliang, alongside concealed figures such as Ye Jing Hu from the Ye Family residing in the Hidden Valley, and Ye Xuejing. Accompanying them were over ten individuals from the Wan Family.

Their arrival coincided precisely with the timing of their transportation, allowing them to simultaneously perceive the profound transformation of the Spirit Vein!