Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1054 - 735: Borrowing Xu’s Transmission
Previously on Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book...
The Luoyun Islands, nested within a modest secret realm, served as a Tier Two haven, capable of housing only those at the Foundation Establishment stage of cultivation at its apex.
Within this realm, scattered members of the local Xu Family coexisted with a population of mortals.
The Xu Family, beneficiaries of the Feng Family's patronage – a Purple Mansion Influence – enjoyed a relatively tranquil existence, though they were not widely recognized across the Luoyun Islands.
However, the sudden and swift arrival of a beast tide disrupted their peace. Xu Xiuyuan, who had been outside coordinating clan matters, found himself cut off from his kin.
By the time the urge to rejoin the main Xu Family contingent struck, it was too late; the relentless advance of the beast tide had sealed off any return route to the Celestial Horse Sea Domain.
With no other option, he sought refuge in a Tier Two Secret Realm under the Xu Family's control.
Three years elapsed in this confined space. The sole comfort was the knowledge that the Xu Family's higher echelons, specifically their Purple Mansion cultivators, had evacuated to the Celestial Horse Islands, remaining within the Lu Kingdom's borders.
This allowed him to keep abreast of the Human Race's status without venturing outside the secret realm.
Through proactive stockpiling of Spirit Stones and Fasting Pills, the thirty cultivators and tens of thousands of mortals inhabiting the realm managed to endure, albeit under a constant cloud of dire oppression.
The secret realm itself was of limited size, spanning an area no larger than two or three small islands.
Xu Xiuyuan's days were consumed by vigilant watch over the secret realm's entrance, the meticulous upkeep of protective arrays, and the vital task of educating the clan members.
Indeed, the past three years represented an unprecedented period of intensive clan education under his guidance.
As the sole cultivator at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, his commitment to remaining un-secluded was paramount; any lapse could prove fatal should a Demon Beast breach the realm's defenses, leaving the others defenseless.
Today, following his routine guidance session, Xu Xiuyuan took his accustomed position at the secret realm's entrance.
A sudden anomaly at the entrance jolted him from his thoughts, signaling an unusual event.
His voice boomed,
At the same time, a squad of over ten Tier Two Demon Beasts, including the late-stage and peak Water Spike Turtles, along with the Silver Moon Python, Fire Cloud Bird, and Fire-Devouring Sparrow, were unleashed.
Ye Xingmu found himself engulfed by desolate patterns, transforming further into the markings of a Gold-Toothed Tiger, giving him the appearance of a half-tiger man.
His aura, however, surged exponentially, escalating to the peak of Tier Two.
Faced with this onslaught, the defensive array could barely hold for a single breath.
Swiftly, Ye Xingmu focused his attention directly on Xu Xiuyuan.
Executing a profoundly mystical footwork technique, he closed the distance in an instant.
Despite being a cultivator at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, Xu Xiuyuan revealed critical weaknesses.
Within mere moments, his internal organs were torn asunder, and his Spirit Platform was shattered on the spot!
Xu Xiuyuan was instantly reduced to a cripple!
The remaining twenty-nine disciples quickly followed, their cultivation bases all dismantled by the Ye Family. Although, due to a slight lack of precision with the Spirit Beasts, two were unfortunately immolated by the Fire-Devouring Sparrow’s fiery breath!
"Prevent them from committing suicide!" Ye Xingliu commanded An Yuhuai and Ye Xingmu.
Following this, he singled out a cultivator, roughly twenty years old and at the Fifth Layer of Qi Cultivation, for a soul search.
He confirmed their suspicions: there was indeed no Soul Ban in place.
"So, they are merely Xu Family cultivators!" Ye Xingliu's irritation flared, causing Xu Xiuyuan's complexion to drain to a deathly pallor.
Ye Xingliu promptly retrieved the Ten Thousand Miles Jade and initiated a transmission.
This artifact was a remarkable treasure, capable of isolating communication across vast distances.
"Do you possess any secret signals for transmitting to the Xu Family’s Purple Mansion region?"
"Confess, and it might just save the thousands of mortal members of the Xu Family!" Ye Xingliu issued a veiled threat.
Nevertheless, Xu Xiuyuan remained tight-lipped, his jaw firmly shut.
Clearly protected by a Soul Ban, he harbored no fear of the repercussions!
Ye Xingliu cast his gaze toward the other Foundation Establishment cultivator, who similarly refused to utter a word.
With a sigh, Ye Xingliu once again utilized the Ten Thousand Miles Jade for transmission.
The message was concise: a cultivator at the Peak of Foundation Establishment had arrived at the secret realm, having previously journeyed to the Celestial Flood Dragon Sea, where they had discovered a Flood Dragon Race Demon Saint in the process of being born.
Ye Xingliu displayed no signs of disquiet.
Another Ye Family contingent was en route, ensuring the continued effectiveness of their secret communication channels.
Time was the only limiting factor, nothing more.
"Distribute the Spirit Stone storage bags amongst yourselves!" Ye Xingliu took the storage bag from the Late Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, leaving the other for Ye Xingmu.
The remaining bags, belonging to those at the Qi Cultivation stage, were divided between An Yuhuai and Ye Xingmu.
Upon concluding this task, they ensnared the crippled Xu cultivators within elaborate arrays.
For the Xu Family’s Purple Mansion to attempt a rescue and restore the Xu Family’s honor, their efforts would need to extend to the Outer Sea.
Furthermore, this action would require precise transmission, aligning with the Xu Family's strategic interests.
Without the Ye Family's communication blockade, the Xu Family might seek ways for the Four Sects of Lu and Qi to launch a counterattack on Celestial Horse Pass, given that the Xu Family's origins lay within the Luoyun Islands.
During previous beast tides, once the chaos subsided, those who had taken refuge on Celestial Horse Islands would re-enter the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain.
However, this outcome hinged on the survival of these specific cultivators.
Due to the existence of Soul Talismans, should they perish, the Xu Family’s Purple Mansion might opt to conceal the news, a scenario Ye Xingliu was determined to prevent.
The transmitted messages soon began to return, seeking further details!