Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1046 - 729: Storm of Destruction, Cyan-faced Beast Pattern Mirror (Double-Length)
Previously on Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book...
Within the Void Spirit Ridge, torrents of terrifying hurricanes materialized sequentially, birthing mobile storm vortexes that wreaked havoc toward Taihang Commandery.
These colossal tempests, each spanning dozens of feet in height, indiscriminately swept up sand, rocks, and trees, resembling gargantuan wind elementals laden with debris.
Upon breaching the mountain borders and encroaching upon mortal settlements, countless ordinary individuals were instantly plunged into suffering.
Evading them proved utterly futile; once ensnared by the tempest, the lives of the unfortunate were extinguished before a single drop of blood could fall, their essence absorbed into the raging vortex.
The vanguard, the most immense storm eye, stood at a hundred feet tall and continued its monstrous growth, aspiring to reach a hundred and fifty feet.
The remaining storm vortexes also swelled in stature, with several approaching the hundred-foot mark.
The destructive velocity of these storms was astonishingly swift, surpassing even the typical aerial movement speed of cultivators in the Golden Core stage.
Furthermore, their size and menace amplified with each passing moment.
In their wake, the very earth was gouged out to several layers deep, exposing raw, scarred rock formations that bore testament to the storms' terrifying might!
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"Esteemed colleagues, this Beast Tide originates from your actions. None of you shall depart today, lest you incur my wrath for abandoning this True Monarch. Whatever losses Taihang Commandery and Taichang Commandery sustain, I shall reclaim from your respective territories!" At this juncture, True Monarch Zi Ming’s fury reached an unprecedented peak.
The formidable storm, which had been amassing power for an unquantifiable duration, induced a chilling dread in all who beheld it.
The Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor was not new to unleashing Beast Tides, nor was this his inaugural deployment of such divine abilities.
Yet, each instance of a Beast Tide and the subsequent display of these potent techniques invariably resulted in catastrophic devastation for the Yan Kingdom.
If he were to confront this threat alone, regardless of the number of Tier Five Treasures at his disposal, he would be utterly incapable of repelling it.
Consequently, retaining the collaboration of the others and pooling their Magical Treasures was deemed the most prudent course of action.
Hearing these pronouncements, the countenances of the assembled individuals turned grim.
At this critical juncture, True Monarch Baiyu and True Monarch Qingling even entertained thoughts of immediate withdrawal.
Now that the Beast Tide had commenced, judging by the ferocity of the roars, there were no fewer than three Demon Emperors involved, and none of the five of them could realistically anticipate emerging unscathed.
While the number of Demon Emperors within the Taihang Mountain Range might be less than those in the East Sea, the Demon Emperors of the Taihang Mountain Range exhibited remarkable unity, bolstered by the backing of a Demon Saint.
Given these circumstances, a strategic retreat and subsequent compensation to the Haoyang Daoist Temple and the East Heaven Sect seemed a more viable option.
As a last resort, offering the accumulated spoils from the East Sea Beast Tide could perhaps suffice as compensation.
The East Sea Beast Tide had yielded substantial rewards, including the carcasses of numerous Great Demons, valuable Spirit Beast materials, and several Great Demon Cores.
Of course, their most significant acquisition was the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng.
True Monarch Qingling had secured over half of the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng, while True Monarch Baiyu had obtained several roots, holding the potential for future cultivation of the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng.
Including True Monarch Beihai, who, despite appearing to bear the brunt of the ensuing criticism, had successfully refined the Profound River Infinite Sword Array.
This particular achievement represented the most substantial gain for the Qinghe Sect.
However, despite their inwardly grim expressions, the resolute words of True Monarch Zi Ming left them with no alternative but to acquiesce.
Their only recourse was to avoid provoking True Monarch Zi Ming into a desperate act, which would inevitably lead to mutual annihilation.
In such a scenario, other prominent Sects would undoubtedly revel in the chaos, with the Celestial Corpse Sect, in particular, eagerly anticipating such an outcome.
"We cannot permit the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor to advance further, for even those in the Late Stage of the Nascent Soul would find it exceedingly difficult to withstand his onslaught!" Tian Dao True Monarch declared, his eyes wide with apprehension.
Truth be told, he felt a degree of personal grievance, having already endured considerable hardship in the East Sea.
He had initially presumed his presence would be a mere formality, as typically, only a token force of Nascent Souls was required, with most simply making an appearance.
Upon attaining the Nascent Soul Cultivation stage, the ability to teleport became readily available.
Eliminating Nascent Soul cultivators was exceptionally challenging; as long as one managed to escape, they possessed the capacity to reconstruct their physical form within thirty years.
This inevitably invited significant retribution later on.
Therefore, unless possessing a formidable array and a restrictive artifact, one seldom opted to antagonize Nascent Soul cultivators excessively.
"Hmm, with the combined might of the five of us, halting his advance should not prove insurmountable!" True Monarch Baiyu stated with evident reluctance.
The five Nascent Soul powerhouses immediately took to the skies, heading towards the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor.
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Meanwhile, at Lingyun Peak, following the Ye Family's successful acquisition of numerous Spirit Beasts and Spirit Stone treasures, they embarked upon the Taiyi Sect’s Spiritual Ship.
Onboard the Spiritual Ship were cultivators from Purple Peak, under the direct command of Master Zitian.
However, on this particular day, Master Zitian remained within the Spiritual Ship, issuing all commands from its confines.
Truthfully, considering Master Zitian's standing, even though it wasn't quite Nascent Soul level, his words still held significance, and he ought to have been present outside.
Regardless of any underlying doubts, Ye Jingyun dutifully followed Purple Peak's directives, orchestrating the clan's cultivators.
Following formal greetings and polite exchanges with Master Zitian, his gaze shifted to Ye Xingqun, particularly noticing how the latter, despite being in cultivation, had misjudged a moment's breath.
Instantly, as True Monarch Baiyu made his move, half of the Ye Family's array banners were obliterated, and Ye Xingqun sustained grave injuries.
He had previously endured and responded to inquiries, but upon boarding the Spiritual Ship, he violently vomited blood, a clear sign of his severe damage.
"Uncle Xingqun..."
"It's merely a minor issue. Today's occurrences are something our entire Ye Family must engrave in our memories. Do not assume that simply by being affiliated with the Purple Mansion Clan, we can afford to be complacent!" Ye Xingqun stated firmly, shaking his head with resolute eyes.
After delivering this warning, he sat down cross-legged, commencing his recovery and consolidation.
At this juncture, the other members of the Ye Family were equally plunged into despair.
After all, the Ye Family's Lingyun Peak had once again been compromised.
The Ye Family's Beast Valley might have been utterly devastated, and their mortal kin had endured unknown calamities.
The very foundation of the Purple Mansion, meticulously built by the Ye Family over time, seemed to vanish into thin air in this very moment.
"Everyone, rally your spirits, cultivate diligently, and one day, we shall retaliate against these Demon Races!" Ye Jingyun offered words of encouragement.