Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1019 - 710: Medium-Sized Ore Vein

The dark Black Sparrow Spirit Flame surged with astonishing speed, even the application of a Tier Three Cold Frost Talisman by Zhang Yongbei proved insufficient.

It simply refused to be extinguished immediately.

At this critical juncture, Zhang Yongtai's countenance contorted in anguish.

This encroaching Black Flame possessed the terrifying ability to scorch the very Divine Soul, thereby impeding his command over the Spiritual Ship, as the Divine Soul was intrinsically linked to it.

Were it not for the sheer fortitude of his Divine Soul, he might have been flung from the vessel at that very instant.

Nevertheless, an unavoidable moment of hesitation gripped him.

During this fleeting interlude, Ye Haicheng launched his assault.

Encased in resplendent golden Spirit Armor and employing the agile Desolate Step, his movements and bearing were remarkably uncanny.

Ultimately, he impacted the Spiritual Ship with the devastating force of a cannonball.

"You court death!" Zhang Yongtai's already distorted features contorted further in incandescent fury.

Already seething with frustration over Zhang Yongbei's predicament, the arrival of Ye Haicheng only amplified his rage.

First, a formidable Golden King Shield was hurled directly at Ye Haicheng's face.

Following this, he produced a Red Rhombus Cloth treasure.

His intention was to ensnare Ye Haicheng, for it was common knowledge that confronting Body Cultivators head-on was ill-advised; this Red Rhombus Treasure appeared to be a far more judicious strategy!

As the incoming treasure neared, Ye Haicheng's eyes widened, and a crimson cloth unfurled from his hand.

This crimson fabric was a Tier Three High-Grade treasure known as the Blood Pool Cloth, bestowed upon Ye Haicheng by Ye Jingcheng during the harrowing Beast Tide.

The elder had presented him with three high-grade treasures: the Soul Capturing Banner, the Mother and Child Golden Lion Seal, and the Blood Pool Cloth.

While the Soul Capturing Banner was designated for soul incapacitation, the Blood Pool Cloth served as a particularly potent defensive artifact.

Despite the Zhang Family likely posing no immediate threat, Ye Haicheng maintained a vigilant stance, preparing for any unforeseen circumstances.

He would not allow a defensive measure to impede his primary objectives.

The dense, blood-hued radiance emanating from the crimson cloth immediately collided with the Golden Shield.

A cacophony of sizzling sounds erupted instantaneously.

The entirety of the golden shield began to rapidly lose its luster and undergo corrosive degradation.

Though still retaining a measure of its former power, its spiritual essence was significantly diminished.

Witnessing the Red Rhombus Cloth hurtling towards him,

Ye Haicheng promptly activated a Spirit Beast Bag, liberating a Tier Three Peak Earth Lizard Great Demon.

The coloration of this Earth Lizard bore an striking resemblance to the Earth Dragon Demon King, one of the two formidable Great Demons with whom Ye Haicheng had recently forged Blood Contracts.

This Earth Lizard represented Ye Haicheng's primary means of prosecuting this solo pursuit.

With a Tier Three Peak Three-Eyed Demon Roc, a Tier Three Peak Earth Lizard Great Demon, augmented by his cultivation of the Barbaric Dominator Body, he felt emboldened to contend even against opponents at the Purple Mansion Peak.

Upon the emergence of the Earth Lizard Great Demon, a multitude of earthen spikes erupted from the Spiritual Ship, effectively intercepting the Red Rhombus Cloth.

Ye Haicheng then retrieved the Tier Three High-Grade Soul Capturing Banner once more, unleashing its Soul Capturing Light directly at Zhang Yongtai.

Ultimately, Ye Haicheng's Divine Soul lacked the superior might of Zhang Yongtai's, thereby limiting the suppression exerted by the Soul Capturing Banner.

However, Ye Haicheng, currently operating with the least combat prowess, relied upon the Soul Capturing Banner to momentarily incapacitate Zhang Yongtai. The Earth Lizard Great Demon advanced menacingly; even a mere flick of its tail possessed the power to obliterate Zhang Yongtai.

As for Zhang Yongbei, he had already decisively leaped from the Spiritual Ship and was in full flight, pursued relentlessly by the Three-Eyed Demon Roc.

Zhang Yongbei was clearly equipped with secret treasures, and Ye Haicheng could not permit such an escape.

Ye Haicheng could even dispatch messages to other members of the Ye Clan, tasking them with the pursuit of the Zhang Family's Foundation Establishment Cultivators!

"Boom!" Indeed, as the Earth Lizard drew closer, despite Zhang Yongtai managing to break free from the soul capture at a critical moment and deploying two additional treasures,

the Earth Lizard's sheer mass and its innate mastery of Earth Techniques were its most formidable assets.

Its tail, the color of burnished gold, swung like a colossal golden cudgel.

Boom!

Zhang Yongtai produced two backup treasures: a shimmering golden Flying Sword and a Qiankun Double Rings artifact.

Yet, his efforts were utterly futile; at such close proximity, the Great Demon unleashed its full, unbridled might.

The Flying Sword was sent careening away by a powerful blow, and the Double Rings were grotesquely contorted.

The Spiritual Ship itself plunged erratically downwards.

Zhang Yongtai sustained a direct impact to his shoulder, nearly causing him to bite his tongue in agony.

His eyes were wide with unadulterated terror.

He was utterly bewildered as to how an individual from the Beast Desolate, positioned at the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion, could command the allegiance of a Purple Mansion Peak Great Demon.

In that terrifying moment, he had but one conceivable option: to flee.

But regrettably, Ye Haicheng, propelled by the astounding speed of the Desolate Step, was already upon him, his fists aimed squarely at Zhang Yongtai's injured torso.

Swiftly, as his fist extended, it bizarrely assumed the form of a reptilian claw, piercing through the defense of the Magical Treasure Spirit Armor and, with a sickening pop, sinking deep into the flesh.

It ruthlessly obliterated Zhang Yongtai's entire Purple Mansion!

In mere moments, Zhang Yongtai met his untimely demise on the spot!

Ye Haicheng did not delay, continuing his pursuit of Zhang Yongbei.

Less than three miles further, Zhang Yongbei found himself once more compelled to halt due to the Spirit Flame of the Three-Eyed Demon Roc.

At the Early Stage of Purple Mansion, Zhang Yongbei was no match. Upon seeing Ye Haicheng approach, a sense of despair washed over him.

He understood that any hope of escape had evaporated.

"Ye Haicheng, our Zhang Family concedes defeat. Spare us, and I shall bestow upon you a tremendous fortune!" Zhang Yongbei declared unexpectedly.

His countenance was a picture of bleakness and solitude.

"You cannot discover it through Soul Search, nor do I require your mercy; just cease your pursuit of our Zhang Family Qi Cultivation Race members!" Zhang Yongbei implored.

"There is no need!" Ye Haicheng’s advance remained unwavering.

To halt now would grant the Zhang Family’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators more time to flee, especially if any hidden treasures remained undiscovered.

Ye Haicheng would not commit such an error.

Thus, he directly unleashed the Mother and Child Golden Lion Seal, effectively ending Zhang Yongbei's life.

After securing Zhang Yongbei’s Storage Bag, he set his sights on the Tier Three Secret Realm!

Within his Divine Sense, two figures from the Wan Family had already entered the Secret Realm.

Should the Secret Realm harbor significant secrets, he would not hesitate to eliminate them.

Although Ye Jingcheng had given his word to Wan Chengjie,

Ye Haicheng himself had made no such commitment; at worst, he could offer compensation to the remaining eight members of the Wan Family at a later time.

Ye Haicheng traveled with great speed, particularly while mounted on the Three-Eyed Demon Roc.

Within fifteen minutes, he arrived at Sand Valley.

As it sensed the warmth of Sand Valley, the Three-Eyed Demon Roc grew exceptionally animated.

Such environments were remarkably conducive to their kind.

And after a brief pause, the Three-Eyed Demon Roc uttered:

"Master, there is a Fire Vein located below!" Most Tier Three Great Demons possessed the ability to communicate in human language.

Their level of intelligence was already quite high, and this Three-Eyed Demon Roc, having reached the Peak of Tier Three, naturally had this capability.

"The Fire Vein can wait!" Ye Haicheng stated, shaking his head.

Were treasures that revealed themselves so readily truly that valuable?

He employed a Spirit Technique, manifesting the entrance to the Secret Realm, and proceeded to enter directly.

His Divine Sense extended outwards, probing the distance.

Soon, his breathing grew noticeably heavier.

"An Upper-grade Spirit Stone Vein!"

It was at least a small-scale Upper-grade Spirit Stone vein, perhaps even a medium-sized one.

The Ye Clan possessed a minuscule Upper-grade Spirit Stone vein within the Pill Desolate Secret Realm,

which yielded a mere dozens of Upper-grade Spirit Stones each year.

He knew that an annual yield from a medium-sized vein could range from three hundred to a thousand Upper-grade Spirit Stones!

While the quantity might seem modest, when converted to lower-grade Spirit Stones, it equated to three million lower-grade Spirit Stones annually!

"Something is not right, something is indeed amiss!" Ye Haicheng hastily flew towards the location of the Upper-grade Spirit Stone Vein.

After conducting a brief examination, he detected a peculiarity; the Spiritual Energy emanating from the ground seemed unusually concentrated.

Furthermore, there was an empty space.

It was evident that this area had been recently excavated.

His heart began to race.

He entertained a potential theory.

However, he compelled himself to maintain composure, first erecting an Array.

Subsequently, he retraced his steps along his previous path.

Finally, he detected two distinct presences concealed beneath a small hill.

He retrieved the Mother and Child Golden Lion Seal, prepared to strike!

But at that precise moment, an urgent voice called out.

"Elder Ye, I am Junior Wan Chengjie, a newly affiliated vassal of the Ye Clan. We are willing to swear a Heavenly Dao Oath; we possess no knowledge of any treasures within this Secret Realm. Our sole intention in entering was to seek a chance for survival!" Wan Chengjie spoke rapidly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Haicheng paused momentarily.

"So, you are from the Wan Family, hiding here; I had assumed you were Zhang Family cultivators. It appears this was a misunderstanding!" Ye Haicheng narrowed his eyes, a semblance of apology crossing his features.

Nevertheless, he produced a Spirit Inquiry Talisman, placing it behind him, and posed a question:

"Did you encounter any other members of the Zhang Family upon your entry?"