Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1042 - 726: Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor and True Monarch’s Schemes

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Previously on Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book...
Ye Jingcheng meets with True Monarch Zi Ming's avatar, who uses a chess game to subtly warn him of looming threats against the Ye Family. Ye Jingcheng then gathers Ye Jingyun, Ye Jingli, and Ye Xingqun for a private meeting, where he toasts them and asks if they trust him before revealing his plan to use a Forget Dust Pill to seal parts of their memories. He instructs them on how to mislead potential interrogators while he prepares to leave and create a diversion.
The Celestial Cyan Wolf Valley, a domain sprawling behind the Cyan Wind Wolf Plain, boasts a vastness comparable to any minor Commandery. Lush Spirit Grass carpets the landscape, interspersed with countless cyan Spirit Wolves in ceaseless gallops. Suddenly, a Three-Eyed Demon Roc soars overhead. Its passage ignites a cacophony of wolf howls throughout the valley. The Cyan Wind Wolf King of the Cyan Wind Wolf Plain ascends into the air, confronting the intruder directly. "Three-Eyes, this is the sanctuary of the Wolf Emperor; withdraw now, and you shall be pardoned!" the Wolf King roared. "Qing Feng, an urgent matter concerning the Earth Dragon Demon King requires your attention; I entreat Brother Qing Feng Wolf to lend an ear!" the Three-Eyed Demon King replied. "That Yellow Lizard?" King Qing Feng scoffed, a tone of disdain evident. "It is poised for seclusion and breakthrough; any delay could jeopardize the Wolf Emperor’s domain!" the Three-Eyes responded gravely. Upon hearing this, the Cyan Wind Wolf King let out a dismissive snort. "It dares!" the Wolf King declared. "Should it break through to Demon Emperor, its only recourse would be to invade the Human Race!" the Cyan Wind Wolf King proclaimed at high volume. However, a sudden recollection caused its demeanor to shift. The Demon Emperor of the Taihang Mountain Range had long established an accord with the Human Race. Demon Kings were forbidden from launching invasions; previously, their displays of Golden Core Battle Power had been mere 'Beast Tides,' posing no transgression. But an invasion by the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor would surely incite widespread fury. This was no ordinary Beast Tide that recedes after consumption. The gravity of the situation dawned upon the Cyan Wind Wolf King. "Await me here!" The Cyan Wind Wolf King then turned, heading towards the Celestial Cyan Wolf Valley. The Three-Eyed Demon King remained motionless, observing its departure. Before long, a young Cultivator, appearing as ordinary as a mortal save for his stark white eyebrows, was seen descending atop the embodiment of the Cyan Wind Wolf King. Despite his unassuming appearance, the Three-Eyes recognized the imposing presence as the renowned Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor. The true Beast Emperor of the surrounding territories. "Earth Dragon breakthrough? Where?" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor inquired with a chilling scoff. The Three-Eyed Demon King descended, prostrating itself on the ground. "Lord Qing Emperor, the specifics elude this humble demon; the Earth Dragon is notoriously secretive, especially within the treacherous outer reaches of the Taihang Mountain Range. It would certainly not divulge its breakthrough location to me!" "However, I have observed that this Earth Dragon Demon King appears to have aligned itself with the Human Race; I witnessed humans within the Earth Dragon Valley!" "Furthermore, I suspect this Earth Dragon Demon King intends to breakthrough at Lingyun Peak. During the Silver Moon’s Beast Tide, the Earth Dragon's Earth Lizard remained conspicuously inactive, a clear ploy to frame the Silver Moon Race!" the Three-Eyes expounded without hesitation. The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor's brow furrowed at this revelation. His white spirit brows exuded an aura of immense authority. "Lead this Emperor to the Earth Dragon Valley forthwith and investigate. If this Earth Dragon Demon King has indeed forsaken its kin for the Human Race, this Emperor shall show no mercy!" the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor commanded icily, gesturing for the Three-Eyes to guide the way. Accompanied by the Qing Feng Demon King, the two beasts rapidly ascended, soaring towards the Earth Dragon Valley. The surging Azure Wind embraced the three great beasts, their speed breathtaking! ... In the Celestial Capital Commandery, nestled within the Celestial Capital Mountain Range. This formidable location serves as the mountain gate of the Tian Dao Sect. The towering gate, standing a staggering nine zhang high, is crowned by a colossal five-foot Copper Ring Saber. All who seek entry must either pass the Saber Gate's trial or face the grim fate of having their heads displayed beneath the Copper Saber. A figure urgently approached the gate, casting a Spirit Talisman that ascended skyward. This mysterious figure was none other than Xiao Shao’an, the Patriarch of the Xiao Family from Celestial Arrival Commandery. Beside him hovered the flying puppet avatar of Ye Jingcheng. The Xiao Family had recently forged tentative ties with the Ye Family. Following Ye Jingcheng's disclosure of the Qinghe Sect's insidious ambitions, Xiao Shao’an had accompanied him relentlessly on this urgent journey. After all, Celestial Arrival Commandery shared its borders with the Qinghe Four Commanderies; should the Qinghe Sect initiate hostilities, his Xiao Family would be the first to suffer the consequences. "Elder Ye, with my current standing, I can only hope to reach one of the two Vice Sect Leaders, Vice Sect Leader Wang Xuan," Xiao Shao’an stated. "Patriarch Xiao has exerted himself greatly. Who in the Yan Kingdom is unfamiliar with the name of True Master Wang Xuan?" Ye Jingcheng replied, his hands clasped in gratitude. With this assurance, Xiao Shao’an visibly relaxed, breathing a sigh of relief.

Despite detecting certain peculiarities, Ye Jingcheng's aura unmistakably indicated the Golden Core stage. Even with these oddities, he viewed Ye as an elder, treading with extreme caution, hesitant to act rashly. Soon, a flash of blade light appeared at the mountain gate, revealing a middle-aged Daoist cultivator in robes, soaring on an Imperial Saber and landing in an instant. Ye Jingcheng felt a jolt of surprise; while Sword Flight was common, Saber Flight was a rarity. Furthermore, blade-type Magical Artifacts were known for their ferocity and lethal power, making Saber Flight inherently more challenging than Sword Flight. Yet, the middle-aged cultivator before him executed it with apparent ease. "Vice Sect Leader Wang extends an invitation to you both!" the middle-aged man announced. "I thank Senior Brother Wang for his assistance!" Xiao Shao'an responded, cupping his hands. The trio swiftly ascended to the First Peak of the Celestial Blade Nine Peaks. The Tian Dao Sect operated differently from the Qinghe Sect and the Taiyi Sect; its structure comprised nine distinct peaks, each celebrated for a unique sword technique. "We are approaching the True Master Hall of Vice Sect Leader Wang, and he specifically requested that only the two of you proceed!" the guide cultivator stated, halting before the hall. He then employed an array banner to clear the path for them. "Elder Ye, I shall not venture further!" Xiao Shao'an observed the situation and wisely stopped. He understood the wisdom of not prying into certain matters. Ye Jingcheng's sole intention in seeking him out was to escort him to the Tian Dao Sect without drawing undue attention. Undeterred, Ye Jingcheng proceeded directly towards the hall. Shortly, he encountered a cultivator with a scarred face waiting at the entrance. "The artifact spirit of Daoist Tianfu is truly remarkable!" the scarred cultivator remarked after a brief sensing. Ye Jingcheng's rapid Cultivation advancement had raised suspicions, leading him to believe, similar to True Master San Yuan and Master Miaofa, that Master Tianfu had possessed Ye. Possession indeed occurred within the Cultivation Realm, but success rates were low. Without a shared Cultivation technique, achieving it was arduous, though recovering lost Cultivation after a successful possession was not unheard of. However, making progress post-possession proved difficult, making possession for extended life uncommon. "Vice Sect Leader Wang, I am here at the behest of Senior Brother Zi Ming to inform you that the Qinghe Sect, the Cyan Spirit Trading Association, and the Bai Family may resort to slandering the Ye Family in Taihang Commandery. I urge you to monitor this, as I fear they might manipulate memories to defame the Ye Family!" Ye Jingcheng elaborated, "In such times, your sect could be the first to suffer. You are aware of the formidable Profound River Infinite Sword Array, once the pinnacle sword array in the Sword Desolate!" "Indeed, I shall certainly discuss this matter with Junior Martial Uncle Zhang!" "I am merely uncertain if the Ye Family's magical artifacts and spirit talismans could also benefit the Tian Dao Sect..." Vice Sect Leader Wang added. "That is certainly feasible!" Ye Jingcheng readily agreed. "The price could even be as low as 70% of the market rate, continuing the transaction with the Xiao Family. What are your thoughts, Vice Sect Leader Wang?" "Daoist Tianfu shows great generosity!" Vice Sect Leader Wang replied directly. Ye Jingcheng soon took his leave. Following Ye Jingcheng's departure, an elderly man emerged from within. The old man exuded a robust and vigorous presence, his eyes alight with a keen spirit. "Junior Martial Uncle Zhang, what is your assessment of the Ye Family and Master Tianfu of the Taiyi Sect? Could this represent a crisis?" Wang Xuan inquired respectfully. "Zi Ming is not one to employ deception, at least not at this juncture; he grasps the interconnectedness of our fates!" Tian Dao True Monarch responded. "However, this Ye Jingcheng, whether he is truly Master Tianfu, is a source of considerable mystery; he might indeed hail from the Beast Desolate Wasteland!" Tian Dao True Monarch mused at that moment. "Junior Martial Uncle, shall we..." Wang Xuan's eyes instantly gleamed. "Put aside such notions. If the Ye Family originates from the Beast Desolate, you witnessed the situation in the East Sea. The Ye Family possesses at least Nascent Soul combat strength. If we expose them, not only will we fail to acquire that spirit treasure, but we might also face accusations of complicity from the Qinghe Sect and potentially be silenced by the Immortal Sect. Recall the fate of the Eight Desolates Sect!" "The Immortal Sect, indeed, if we cannot offer them the treasures from the Earth Immortal Realm, our presence in the Eastern Domain would have long ceased to exist!"

"Even within the Earth Immortal Realm, grotto heavens prove useless; all hidden treasures are either bartered away or surrendered. Otherwise, how could an Immortal Sect amass such power? Consider the countless treasures of the Earth Immortal Realm, which legend claims even borders the Upper Realm!" True Monarch Tian Dao's eyes swirled with both resentment and helplessness.

"I shall venture forth and pursue the Longevity Spirit Fruit with even greater resolve; otherwise, the Tian Dao Sect... Alas!" True Monarch Tian Dao finally let out a long, drawn-out sigh.

"Uncle Master, it is our incompetence as disciples that has led to this!" Wang Xuan bowed repeatedly.

The Tian Dao Sect does indeed possess two treasures capable of aiding breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul stage, yet both attempts ended in failure.

Presently, the Tian Dao Sect finds itself in a more precarious position than the Taiyi Sect.

After all, a great sect devoid of Nascent Soul cultivators becomes nothing more than a target for annexation by other forces, leaving them with no viable alternatives.

Furthermore, procuring the Longevity Elixir from the market is exceedingly difficult, as it is a treasure usable by any cultivator. Neither rogue cultivators nor clan members would ever part with it.

Moreover, the potency of the Longevity Elixir diminishes significantly upon a second consumption.

In his youth, True Monarch Tian Dao once employed the Life-Burning Secret Technique, and even with subsequent intake of Longevity Elixir, he is now nearing the end of his allotted lifespan.

...

Within the Chu Kingdom, amidst a grand mountain range, a smaller spiritual ship ascended. Three figures stood side-by-side upon its deck.

True Monarch Beihai, True Monarch Qingling, and True Monarch Baiyu were all present, their gazes fixed upon Taihang Commandery with a shared, peculiar intensity.

"Daoist Qingling, Daoist Baiyu, this Beast Desolate must be the Ye family; if not, we will inevitably face coercion from the Four Sects of Qilu, potentially impacting the destiny of our three families!"

"Therefore, the Ye family must be the Beast Desolate, even if they are not!"

"I possess a secret treasure. While it cannot penetrate the Soul Ban, it can capture lingering soul shadows and alter specific moments. Subsequently, blame can be shifted onto the Taiyi Sect and Beast Desolate. I propose claiming two commanderies from the Taiyi Three Commanderies, leaving Taichang Commandery for your two families to divide. What are your thoughts?" True Monarch Beihai elaborated.

"Beast Desolate's actions are far too insidious. Qingling will naturally follow Daoist Beihai's lead!" True Monarch Qingling responded.

"Baiyu concurs as well!" True Monarch Baiyu nodded, though he secretly communicated with True Monarch Qingling.

"If Beast Desolate indeed returns to the Ye family, the remaining Nine Curves Ginseng Root must be mine!"

True Monarch Qingling also gave a responding nod.

The spiritual ship transformed once more into a streak of brilliant rainbow light, hurtling into the distance!