Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1011 - 704: Reverse Possibility

Beyond the borders of West He Green Province, within the vast expanse of the Endless Desert, a series of concussive blasts echoed, culminating in the shattering of an array.

Ye Jingfeng, accompanied by several cultivators from the Ye Family, emerged from the desert's depths. Clutched in their hands were several blood-soaked storage bags. However, their countenances were far from cheerful.

Despite their efforts, they had only managed to eliminate a few minor cultivators. With no crucial figures among them, a Soul Search yielded no valuable intelligence.

"Brother Feng, if we persist in this manner, I fear we shall not achieve the desired effect that Patriarch Jingcheng seeks," Ye Jingzhi, standing beside Ye Jingfeng, voiced his concerns.

The sentiment left Ye Jingfeng with a sense of helplessness, unable to offer a rebuttal. For over half a month, they had scoured the desert, utilizing the Blood Disc, and had intercepted five groups of Zhang Family cultivators.

Yet, three of these encounters involved no cultivators beyond the Foundation Establishment stage. All were merely Qi Cultivation cultivators, and not a single one was found to be a non-core member of the Zhang Family, rendering a Soul Search on any truly significant individual impossible.

At this juncture, they began to suspect that the Zhang Family had preemptively removed any close associates or spies from the ranks of the loose cultivators.

"They are clearly devising a strategy to buy time, deliberately dispatching these cultivators for us to eliminate!" Ye Jinghong, standing next to Ye Jingzhi, added his observation.

This particular group, it seemed, possessed expertise in array formations or illusionary techniques, exhibiting a high degree of skill in detection and counter-detection. Consequently, their assessments were rendered with greater precision.

"I comprehend your reasoning, but we must continue the hunt. Eleventh Brother's objective in choosing this course is twofold: firstly, to prevent the exposure of Lingyun Peak by eliminating as many Zhang Family cultivators as possible, and secondly, to secure the treasures left behind by the Zhang Family!" Ye Jingfeng disclosed without reservation.

By this point, many had begun to speculate about the existence of treasures within the Zhang Family's possession, particularly given their apparent strategy of delaying the inevitable. It was even posited that these treasures might be related to breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul stage or perhaps even a top-grade spirit stone vein.

However, the Ye Family found themselves hampered by a deficiency in numbers and a tenuous hold over the Desert Sea, rendering them incapable of pinpointing the Zhang Family's ultimate sanctuary. Only through the deployment of numerous loose cultivators and a comprehensive sweep could they hope to achieve complete dominion.

The Blood Disc's efficacy in tracking spirits was contingent upon bloodline connections. However, this method of spirit-seeking encountered significant obstacles when confronted by the isolation techniques of a secret realm or a pocket dimension specifically designed for concealment.

The Ye Family's current directive was not primarily focused on uncovering hidden magical artifacts but rather on prioritizing the elimination of Zhang Family members to mitigate the risks of exposure.

"Brother Feng, my intention is this: given that the Blood Disc consistently guides us westward, could it be that the Zhang Family's concealed location lies within the eastern expanse of the Desert Sea?" Ye Jingzhi inquired once more.

This suggestion momentarily stunned Ye Jingfeng. Yet, his gaze immediately shifted to one of profound seriousness.

"Jingzhi, elaborate on your thoughts!"

"Brother Feng, in my estimation, if the Zhang Family intended to preserve their forces, they would likely seek refuge within a secret realm or pocket dimension. Even if we were to seal it, they could still pose a considerable challenge from within their sanctuary!"

"However, this course of action does not align with the Zhang Family's customary modus operandi. Therefore, I surmise that the Zhang Family is utilizing the jade talismans of these inconsequential clan members to dictate our pursuit, thereby inferring the presence of danger while simultaneously diverting us from their actual whereabouts!"

"Aware of the Blood Disc's capabilities, they would naturally avoid erratic movements!"

"Furthermore, Brother Feng, I believe the location where the Zhang Family has hidden their treasures may very well be within a pocket dimension or secret realm adjacent to Yuanling Oasis!"

"Should a thorough search be required, our prospects would be significantly enhanced by gathering intelligence during the upcoming auction. We could either procure information regarding mysterious and perilous sites within the Desert Sea on the spot, or investigate which Foundation Establishment loose cultivators failed to attend the event," Ye Jingzhi articulated rapidly, his words igniting a brighter aura of spiritual light within Ye Jingfeng's eyes.

"Excellent, I shall relay this to the family immediately and also establish contact with our granduncle, who is presently overseeing the auction at Yuanling Oasis!"

"We shall continue to hunt down these Zhang Family remnants, employing any necessary means to eradicate these lurking threats!" Ye Jingfeng declared, issuing a brief command via a clan communication token before resuming their westward advance.

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At Celestial Shadow Peak, Ye Jingcheng entered the grotto-heaven. The interior was presently illuminated by the power of a Tier Five Spiritual Vein, causing a significant transformation in the spiritual energy permeating the sanctuary. An ethereal radiance filled the sky, interspersed with flourishing Golden Light Bamboo groves and teeming with remarkably vibrant spirit fish and moon shells...

Naturally, Ye Jingcheng’s attention was not on these spirit beasts at this moment. His primary focus was on the Golden Scale Beast.

The Golden Scale Beast had currently transformed into a golden light, clearly undergoing advancement to Tier Four. It would soon add a new Golden Core battle power to their strength.

Ye Jingcheng also needed to make arrangements for the Double-headed Turtle Demon King to communicate with Ye Xuefan.

After all, the pressure involved in communicating with beasts would be significantly greater for a Demon King, even for him personally. Bonding with such a vast number of demon beasts had already placed a severe burden on him.

This burden was manageable under normal circumstances. However, Ye Jingcheng was concerned that if he didn’t alleviate some of this pressure, and the Earth Dragon Demon King were to break through faster than anticipated, it could catch him entirely off guard!

Aside from the Double-headed Turtle Demon King, he intended to release seven Star Pear Wood Demons, numerous Moon Spirit Pearls, and the Sunflower Spirit Wood Demon. These would then be handed over to his family.

Just at this opportune moment, Ye Xinghan and Ye Jingyu also arrived at Celestial Shadow Peak.

The Ye Family’s Wood Demon Blood Contract’s effectiveness also needed to be finally tested and verified.

In addition to the Golden Scale Beast, the Five-Colored Cloud Deer and the Golden Falcon were also in seclusion, pushing towards the peak of Tier Three, with breakthroughs as their objective.

The development that remained most consistent was that of the Peach Wood and the Stone Spirit. Their breakthroughs were slow, primarily allowing their divine souls to grow more agile and sharp.

As Ye Jingcheng made his appearance, the Peach Wood swayed its branches in the air, performing a grand bowing ceremony and shedding a considerable number of peach blossoms.

The Stone Spirit manipulated the spiritual radiance around it, also bestowing a substantial amount of spiritual rain.

These two demons behaved like spirited, playful generals.

Upon completing their obeisance, the Peach Wood, along with the Stone Spirit, transformed into spiritual shadows and approached, exhibiting great eagerness before their master, Ye Jingcheng.

"Fortune upon the master..."

"Focus on producing peaches!" Ye Jingcheng, noticing the Peach Wood’s enhanced eloquence after its soul injection, admonished it with repeated emphasis.

Simultaneously, he produced several Wood Hearts and Spirit Pills for the Peach Wood to consume.

He also presented a wealth of treasures in the form of radiant light.

After all, the Peach Wood had played a crucial role during the raid on the Celestial Phoenix Oasis and had returned thousands of storage bags as spoils.

After the Peach Wood finished its meal, he turned his attention back to the other spirit beast wood demons.

Finally, his gaze settled upon the Malachite Stone Spirit.

"Huh!" Ye Jingcheng expressed surprise as the distant Malachite Stone, after undergoing soul injection, had finally begun to exhibit traces of spiritual wisdom. It showed clear signs of coalescing into a spiritual shadow.

This development was reminiscent of the initial formation of the Swallowing Python Spirit Pattern within the Stone Spirit Grotto Heaven.

Occasionally lively, sometimes clumsy, it possessed a remarkably mysterious aura.

Ye Jingcheng conveyed certain thoughts through the Soul Contract, and the Stone Spirit eventually provided a response.

"Stone Spirit, you must guide the Malachite Stone Spirit's advancement in the future!" Ye Jingcheng also stated his directive.

He did not assign the Peach Wood to this leadership role.

The Peach Wood was far better suited for managing the affairs of the grotto heaven.