Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1045 - 728: The Demon Emperor Emerges, Winds and Clouds Stir

Within Earth Dragon Valley, a celestial cyan spiritual aura erupted, whipping up a ferocious hurricane that carried countless wind-blown sands and stones, creating towering dust explosions.

From a distance, another surge of cyan light appeared, quickly advancing towards the heart of Earth Dragon Valley.

As the cyan light gradually faded, the stirred dust and gravel, propelled by the lingering hurricane’s force, churned into waves that rumbled outwards.

Where the cyan light had settled, the figures of the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor, the Cyan Wind Wolf King, and the Three-eyed Demon Roc materialized. All three appeared in human form, looking quite ordinary within Earth Dragon Valley.

"Are so many Great Demons absent from Earth Dragon Valley?" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor expressed surprise.

It had previously sensed the general strength of Earth Dragon Valley; while the absence of one or two Great Demons might have gone unnoticed, the blatant disappearance of many was immediately apparent.

Next, they arrived at the location where the Ye Family had previously concealed the Teleportation Array. Sharp sword marks were still visible at the valley entrance, accompanied by the distinct footprints left by the Human Race’s Teleportation Array.

Its gaze immediately turned cold.

It was the first to enter the stone chamber.

Upon discovering evidence of cultivator body forging, it became enraged. With a forceful thrust, it plunged a palm into a nearby stone wall as if it were soft tofu, effortlessly ripping a large section away.

In the following instant, as the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor exerted more force, the entire cavern began a thunderous collapse.

However, the falling debris could not reach them; all the stones were violently repelled by the hurricane.

"Which human faction does the Earth Dragon Demon King maintain close ties with?" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor’s voice dropped as it inquired again.

Its divine sense swept through the area once more, confirming that many Great Demons had indeed been relocated from Earth Dragon Valley for guarding duties.

Yet, Tier Two and Tier One Demon Beasts were not only present in abundance but even more numerous than before, clearly benefiting from Human Race funding. Their development was progressing as well as, if not better than, the clan in Cyan Wind Wolf Plain.

"Emperor, doesn't the Earth Dragon possess the audacity of an incredibly bold lizard? Could it truly believe itself to be an Earth Dragon?" The Cyan Wind Wolf King, standing beside him, also voiced its anger.

Then, the Three-eyed Demon King spoke:

"Emperor, the Earth Dragon is closely associated with a Ye Family in Taihang Commandery, which is situated not too far from here..."

The Three-eyed Demon King reported, while the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor strode towards the Earth Dragon Hall.

Shortly thereafter, it breached the protective array and laid eyes upon the Celestial Dragon Fruit Tree.

"It is truly a waste to leave the Celestial Dragon Fruit Tree to that Earth Dragon!" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor roared in fury. With a wave of its hand, it transformed into a cyan hurricane, engulfing everything within a hundred-foot radius, before finally condensing into a spiritual light that was absorbed into a large jade bottle.

The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor had collected it.

However, immediately after securing the Celestial Dragon Fruit Tree, the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor’s gaze fixed upon the void.

"Such a potent Nascent Soul fluctuation! How incredibly bold, to be guarding that Earth Dragon fiend right under our very noses!" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor was now utterly incensed.

"Three-eyed, you are swift. Take my Wolf Seal and inform the Nether Fire Demon Emperor and the Golden Tiger Demon Emperor. Ensure they mobilize their forces. The humans have begun to violate the rules, and only endless bloodshed can appease the fury of the Beast Emperor!" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor declared with intense anger.

It then turned its attention to the Cyan Wind Wolf King.

"Cyan Feng, proceed to Wolf Valley and order all Demon Kings to be dispatched. The Beast Tide commences today!" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor ascended into the sky.

Transforming into its colossal true form, reaching a size of one hundred feet, it unleashed a sky-piercing howl.

The wind surged, accompanying the spiraling hurricane that ascended into the heavens.

The entirety of the Taihang Mountain Range was awakened by this powerful roar.

Countless beast cries began to echo in response; this demonstrated the might of a Demon Emperor, and no Demon Beast dared to defy its command.

Even amidst this furious cry, a tiger’s roar resonated from the depths of the mountain peaks, alongside a prolonged ape’s shriek.

Two distinct beast roars continued, their echoes lingering throughout the vast Taihang Mountain Range.

And numerous other beast roars joined in, unceasing at this very moment.

"Hurry and report!" The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor concluded its command, then departed like a gust of wind towards the distance.

Its primary objective was clear: to intercept the Earth Dragon Demon King before the Thunder Tribulation arrived.

A Demon King that betrayed the Demon Race was utterly unworthy of ascending to the status of a Demon Emperor.

It was unequivocally determined to end its life.

At that precise moment, even the lizard demons within Earth Dragon Valley were compelled by the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor’s overwhelming howl.

Under the immense pressure of the Beastly Might, none could possibly refuse.

Meanwhile, the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor had already commenced its advance.

Its speed was truly astonishing; as a Wind Attribute Demon Emperor, it considered its swiftness unparalleled, even among ordinary late-stage Tier Five Demon Emperors.

Now, it traversed the immense Void Spirit Ridge with great alacrity, soaring beyond the Taihang Mountain Range.

...

Far within the depths of the Taihang Mountain Range, a somber Fire Valley exuded a parched atmosphere.

At this very moment, several dark-red Fire Apes emerged from the mouth of the volcano.

Their gaze was directed towards the apex of the highest volcano, from which a colossal dark-red Giant Ape, resembling a moving mountain, was thunderously departing into the distance.

The Ape was naturally oblivious to whatever madness had seized the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor.

However, the outer Demon Emperors were bound by a fierce unity; once a Beast Tide commenced, other Demon Emperors were compelled to follow suit.

Human Nascent Souls were not to be permitted to overpower the Demon Emperors individually – this had always been the Demon Saint’s established directive.

"What a nuisance!!" The Nether Fire Demon Emperor could not help but bellow, its howl, devoid of any spiritual light, transforming into countless fire rings that spread far and wide.

This also ignited fierce flames.

Abruptly, countless demon apes echoed the roar, also surging beyond the Taihang Mountain Range!

...

In yet another area of the Taihang Mountain Range, amidst scattered, colossal ancient woods, trees of half-gold and half-white hues grew to extreme heights, standing perfectly straight.

Several golden Giant Tigers roared at this juncture.

Before them stood a humanoid figure, suspended upright in the sky.

"Finally, a Beast Tide? It has been an age since I last savored the taste of Nascent Soul!" The figure licked its lips, revealing an uncommonly long tongue.

Once more, the figure let out a howl, soaring towards the distance.

Behind it, countless demon tigers followed in its wake.

Beyond these demon tigers and fire apes, numerous demon kings also began to respond to the call.

With sixty-foot-long Green Lizards, immense Mammoths standing dozens of feet tall, and Fire Lions, along with Golden Roc Birds, a multitude of demon kings marshaled Tier One and Two demon beasts, all aiming for the mountain's periphery...

Even Ye Jingcheng, concealed within Half Moon Lake, perceived the immense surges of the Beast Tide.

He immediately activated the Concealment Array to its maximum and employed the Spiritual Light of the Void Concealment Skill from the Stone Spirit Grotto Heaven to shroud this small expanse of space, ensuring the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon remained undetected.

Naturally, in this solemn moment, he also experienced a sense of relief, as the Beast Tide unfolded even more favorably than he had anticipated, with the Three-eyed Demon King flawlessly executing the mission.

He felt a twinge of regret regarding his abandonment of the Earth Dragon Valley.

Yet, fortunately, having relinquished the Earth Dragon Valley, allowing the Earth Dragon Demon King to safeguard the Desert Sea in the future would ultimately amount to the same outcome.

Once this Beast Tide had subsided, even if the Qinghe Sect’s Cyan Spirit Trading Association wished to offer an explanation, they would be incapable of doing so.

After all, the Beast Desolate Wasteland lacked the authority to control all the Demon Emperors.

As for matters concerning the Ye family, Ye Jingcheng had likely already investigated a portion of them.

Otherwise, there would not have been the sudden burst of Nascent Soul fluctuations that attracted the attention of the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor.

Furthermore, with Tian Dao True Monarch and True Monarch Zi Ming in attendance, the situation could not spiral entirely out of control.

The Ye family would undoubtedly suffer the loss of some mortals, but at this critical juncture, the remaining mortals, the true bloodline of the Ye family, were few in number.

The mortals possessing pure Ye family bloodlines had for the most part relocated to the Desert Sea; a small contingent had established themselves near Tai Cang Peak.

Adding to their ranks were the fallen mortals whose bloodlines could no longer be verified, rendering their affiliation with the Ye family irrelevant.

Moreover, the Zhang family had fallen virtually silent, a development that significantly bolstered Ye Jingcheng’s confidence.

Naturally, from Ye Jingcheng’s perspective, the intervention of the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor would instill a deeper understanding in True Monarch Zi Ming that the Ye family possessed the backing of the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor.

Considering True Monarch Zi Ming’s inherent caution and the current circumstances of the Taiyi Sect, the Ye family would emerge as the most advantageous partner for both the Taiyi Sect and the Tian Dao Sect moving forward.

When Ye Jing Hu achieves his breakthrough and gradually departs, the Ye Family’s Lingyun Peak would be elevated to the status of a new Purple Mansion Clan.

And the Three-eyed Demon King would also infiltrate the ranks of the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor during this period.

This would serve as yet another crucial asset for the Ye family.

The Demon Kings bound by Ye Jingcheng’s Soul Contract had limited opportunities to be utilized for the Ye family’s Golden Core Purple Mansion; once Ye Jing Hu matured, he could form a contract with the Thunder Roc Demon King; upon Ye Haicheng’s advancement to Golden Core, he could contract the Mammoth Demon King.

However, for the Three-eyed Demon King, none of these potential successors were deemed suitable.

Given its insidious nature, this Late Stage Fourth Tier Demon King would be nearly impossible to control unless Ye Xuefu achieved the Golden Core stage. The Ye family would not risk such a gamble. Therefore, it would be more prudent to allow the Three-eyed Demon King to act as a spy. This is especially true since the Ye family requires a new sanctuary and a successor to speak for their demon clan after their withdrawal from Earth Dragon Valley in the Taihang Mountain Range.

...

Taihang Commandery, Lingyun Peak.

At this juncture, everyone was still making inquiries and had naturally overheard the ferocious wolf howl.

"Why is the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor directing its course towards Earth Dragon Valley?" True Monarch Zi Ming could not help but voice his query.

Even True Monarch Beihai appeared somewhat discomposed.

These ancient figures comprehended the significance of such a beastly roar.

They had previously been informed of the Earth Dragon Demon King's instigation of a Beast Tide.

And now, with another Beast Tide emerging, True Monarch Baiyu and True Monarch Qingling were contemplating a strategic retreat.

Their respective forces were not stationed within the Yan Kingdom, so the kingdom's potential fall would not concern them.

However, they had already endured a major Beast Tide within the Celestial Horse Sea Domain.

At present, they were disinclined to court further danger. Nascent Soul cultivators, possessing lifespans of two thousand years, would only court death by lingering here with these Demon Emperors when they could journey to the Earth Immortal Realm six times over, a far more advantageous pursuit.

"Something is not right!" Tian Dao True Monarch also interjected.

The beast's roar, capable of traveling such vast distances and sustaining its intensity for so long, indicated its power.

It had to be a Demon Emperor, and they had discerned three distinct roars moments before.

"Old Demon Beihai, did you also dispatch Golden Core forces to the Taihang Mountain Range?"

"Otherwise, why would this situation arise?" True Monarch Zi Ming thundered directly, confronting True Monarch Beihai with palpable fury.

Tian Dao True Monarch naturally cast a discerning glance towards True Monarch Beihai as well.

Even True Monarch Baiyu and True Monarch Qingling harbored suspicions about whether True Monarch Beihai had deployed Golden Core cultivators to the Taihang Mountain Range.

It was even conceivable that he might have dispatched True Monarch Qinghe himself.

"How should I know? Zi Ming, do not overstep your bounds. Do not assume that the Early Stage of Nascent Soul holds dominion; before the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul, you would not withstand even a few exchanges!" Ancestor Beihai's thoughts churned with agitation, his urgency mounting.

This entire affair was diverging drastically from his initial projections.

And at this very moment, matters were further deteriorating.

This was because he had, in fact, dispatched Golden Core cultivators to the Taihang Mountain Range.

In his estimation, the Ye family was undoubtedly planning their escape, even sending individuals ahead to secure passage to Void Spirit Ridge, prompting his deliberate decision to deploy forces to intercept them!

Should he be subsequently interrogated by the Spirit Inquiry Talisman, he would indeed find himself unable to absolve himself.

Regarding the Ye family, he could confidently employ the Spirit Inquiry Talisman for questioning, while other Nascent Soul factions could similarly target the Qinghe Sect.

Even if the Penglai Immortal Sect were to intervene...

"The Ye family is indeed responsible for the Beast Desolate Wasteland; they orchestrated the Beast Tide!" True Monarch Beihai asserted with unwavering conviction.

Concurrently, he directed his oppressive aura towards Ye Jing Yun and produced the Spirit Inquiry Talisman.

"Speak swiftly, did your Ye family instigate the Beast Tide!"

True Monarch Beihai was on the precipice of utter desperation.

Yet, Ye Jing Yun and the others continued to shake their heads resolutely.

At this critical juncture, there was no time for elaborate explanations!

"True Monarch Zi Ming, I implore you, save the Ye family!" Ye Jing Yun executed a profound bow, even dropping to his knees.

This spectacle deeply moved all present.

However, before he could complete his prostration, True Monarch Zi Ming gestured with his sleeve, assisting Ye Jing Yun to his feet.

"Rest assured, the protection of affiliated forces is a solemn obligation of my Taiyi Sect. Make arrangements for your Ye family mortals to evacuate, and gather your valuables; Lingyun Peak may not remain tenable. It would be prudent to secure Cyan Willow Lake!" True Monarch Zi Ming offered his counsel.

During their last stand at Cyan Willow Lake, they had inflicted significant defeats upon the Silver Moon Demon King.

Although this current Beast Tide was instigated by Demon Emperors, not merely Demon Kings.

The last recorded instance of a Demon Emperor inciting a Beast Tide had occurred centuries ago!