Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1022 - 712: Grassland Prospects and Threefold Joy (Extra for Alliance Leader Possibly Dizzy, Part 2)
Previously on Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book...
Long shadows stretched out from the setting sun, highlighting the desolate yellow hues of the vast desert.
At this moment, the desert’s edge gave way to a patch of vibrant green.
Gazing further, one could observe endless grasslands dotted with myriad types of desert grasses.
These particular desert grasses possessed remarkable drought resistance and experienced rapid growth.
The lush green of the vegetation created a striking contrast against the barren yellow of the desert!
Two figures skillfully navigated a Spiritual Ship towards the desert’s boundary. Upon spotting the distant grasslands and the mountains beyond, their eyes gleamed with relief and joy.
They had finally made their escape from the Desert Sea, entering the Celestial Departure Grassland, a domain teeming with Demon Beasts. No matter the strength of the Ye Family, they would find it difficult to pursue them freely here.
"It’s a shame we cannot disclose the existence of this Tier Three Secret Realm. If we could, with the allure of top-grade Spirit Stones, even the Ye Family would be finished if we alerted the clansmen of the Yan Kingdom!"
"Our priority is survival. Without crossing the Hundred Thousand Mountains, how can we hope to oppose the Ye Family? It’s only those oblivious fools in the Eastern Domain who remained unaware of the leak from the Teleportation Array!" the two conversed, their voices laced with lingering fear and resentment, yet tinged with helplessness.
For the sake of maintaining secrecy, many within the clan had taken a solemn Heavenly Dao Oath and were bound by the clan’s Jade Book’s formidable Forbidden Array. To even broach these forbidden subjects would result in their Divine Sense exploding within their minds.
Currently, gathering irrefutable evidence against the Ye Family in Taihang Commandery was an arduous task. Although the Blood Pattern Boundary Book could relay messages, it was incapable of transmitting images or concrete proof.
Furthermore, their previous attempt at making false accusations had already alerted both the Taiyi Sect and the Ye Family. Any discovery of their clan members in the Eastern Domain would inevitably lead to their swift and silent elimination.
The Zhang Family, once a force of thousands, was now diminished to a mere handful, evoking a profound sense of shared peril between the pursued and the pursuer.
One among them even began to question the fundamental purpose and meaning of Cultivation itself.
Unbeknownst to them, a streak of Spiritual Rainbow was rapidly approaching from the distance.
"Hurry, they are closing in! There’s a Purple Mansion expert among them!" a frantic voice bellowed, filled with utter despair.
This utterance implied that their Zhang Family's Purple Mansion cultivator had already met their demise!
The pair chose to split up and attempt to escape once more, but by the time they recognized the truth, it was already far too late.
A colossal Mother and Child Golden Lion Seal hurtled towards them from behind.
In an instant, it morphed into a gigantic Mountain Seal, obscuring the blood-red sunset and casting an immense shadow as it descended with crushing force, along with the Spiritual Ship.
With a deafening roar, the entire Spiritual Ship was pulverized into a cascade of Spiritual Lights, its fragments scattering into the void before finally succumbing to silence.
The two cultivators didn’t even have the chance to utter another scream.
At this precise moment, another Spiritual Ship materialized in the distance. Aboard it, Ye Haicheng, paying no mind to the fate of the two Zhang Family members, gazed towards the expansive Celestial Departure Grassland and the vast azure sky, his thoughts adrift.
"So, this is the Celestial Departure Grassland?"
Several Foundation Establishment cultivators from Hidden Peak emerged, diligently collecting the fragments of the Spiritual Ship and the corpses of the fallen cultivators.
"Uncle, the remaining members of the Zhang Family should have been completely annihilated by now."
"Furthermore, we have secured all their Soul Jade Talismans. It is highly probable that only nine core cultivators remain, with merely one being a Foundation Establishment cultivator," stated Ye Jingtian, who had also grown up on Hidden Peak.
His countenance was bright with a triumphant smile, fully aware that in merely half a year, the Ye Family would convene a grand assembly, initiating significant reforms and bestowing rewards for advancements in Cultivation!
Moreover, the distinction between Hidden Peak and Lingyun Peak would be dissolved, heralding the dawn of a true Ye Family era.
From this point forward, while he would still need to maintain discretion regarding the Ye Family’s Beast Communication Pattern, the Ye Family's true identity could be revealed openly, without jeopardizing the clan.
"Hmm, the Zhang Family poses no further threat. Henceforth, our vigilance must be directed towards the Jia Family!" Ye Haicheng had been apprised by Wan Chengjie of the exact number of individuals present within the Tier Three Secret Realm. Now, all thirteen Foundation Establishment and nineteen Qi Cultivation cultivators had been eliminated.
The risk of the Top-Grade Spirit Stone Vein being exposed was, consequently, no longer a matter of concern.
The Ye Family could now proceed to claim the East Flame Sand Valley with absolute certainty.
At this juncture, Ye Haicheng found the immense grassland to be particularly remarkable. This expansive terrain was exceptionally well-suited for the domestication of Cloud Horn Deer, Forest Pigs, and Mountain-devouring Rats.
Furthermore, the Desert Sea presented an opportunity to cultivate Sand Ginseng Scorpions and similar Spirit Insects. This ensured that even with a growing number of Ye Family cultivators, a consistent supply of Spirit Beast Blood for Spirit Cuisine would be guaranteed. Large-scale Spirit Beast breeding fundamentally depends on a plentiful food source. While many herbivorous Spirit Beasts could subsist on Spirit Rice, a significant portion of carnivorous varieties were less accommodating, which was a primary factor limiting the Ye Family's previously bred Spirit Beasts. Naturally, establishing an additional Spirit Beast breeding program on the expansive grasslands would necessitate possessing Nascent Soul level combat strength. The Zhang Family's prior detachment from the grasslands likely stemmed from more than just a lack of manpower; Ye Haicheng suspected deeper reasons. "Jingtian, I have an assignment for you," Ye Haicheng instructed Ye Jingtian. "Organize the redrawing of the Celestial Departure Grassland map, adhering to Hidden Peak's established standards. Crucially, pinpoint the distribution of Demon Kings within the grassland and gather any intelligence regarding Demon Emperors!" Ye Jingtian acknowledged the order with a swift nod. "Rest assured, Uncle. Your nephew will commence this task immediately upon our return!" ... Beyond the Celestial Phoenix Oasis, a barren desert landscape unfolded. A lone figure hovered in the sky, hands intricately weaving Spirit Techniques. In a flash, surging Thunder Light coalesced into a colossal crimson thunderball, which then descended with immense force upon the desert.