Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1062 - 742: Four Forbidden Zones and Special Water Veins

Over the Desert Sea, the sun beat down relentlessly, and an uncountable number of sandstorms churned, whipping up waves of intense heat.

A streak of white light shot through the sky with incredible speed, pursued closely by a colossal Soul-Devouring Insect. From the insect came constant, eerie noises. Following in its wake was a massive horde of these Soul-Devouring Insects!

This bolt of white light was, of course, the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon. Riding upon it at this very moment were Ye Jingcheng and the Red Flame Fox.

The Jade Qilin Flood Dragon's ability to flee was naturally superior to Ye Jingcheng's own capabilities. Moreover, it possessed the power to unleash the Profound Cold Storm. While its sustained traveling speed might not match a Spiritual Ship, Ye Jingcheng found himself in a predicament of utter helplessness.

The reason was that, in the presence of these fearsome Soul-Devouring Insects, Ye Jingcheng dared not deploy any of his Magical Treasures. The soul-destroying shrieks emitted by the Tier Four Soul-Devouring Insect posed a devastating threat to the Divine Sense that imbued those treasures. He had nearly lost his Tier Four Magical Flying Sword, the Golden Glaze Sword, in the process.

It was only by utilizing the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon and the Red Flame Fox that he had barely managed to escape and, crucially, recover his Magical Treasure. Reflecting on this, Ye Jingcheng felt a pang of dejection. His original intention was simply to depart after confirming the Teleportation Array's integrity.

After all, he was only at the Early Stage of Golden Core cultivation, and his Spirit Beasts were limited to the Red Flame Fox and the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon. It would be reckless to venture further.

As he prepared to leave, his plan had been to capture two Soul-Devouring Insect Great Demons alive. This was for individuals like Ye Haicheng and Ye Xuefu, and others within his family, to attempt a Blood Contract. Though success wasn't guaranteed, the attempt was worthwhile. Even in failure, it would yield two valuable Tier Three Insect Cores.

Who could have foreseen that, just as he managed to capture one, a tempest would erupt within the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls? A black dust storm, resembling a furious behemoth, surged forth. In the very next instant, a Mid-Stage Fourth Tier Soul-Devouring Insect emerged.

An onslaught of countless Soul-Devouring Insects then descended upon him. The incessant Soul-Slaying Sounds nearly shattered Ye Jingcheng's Heart Spirit. Fortunately, his cultivation of the Celestial Soul Technique had solidified his Divine Sense with the Golden Core, and his Divine Soul had also reached the strength of the Mid-Stage Fourth Tier. This allowed him to barely endure the assault.

Ye Jingcheng surmised that the Divine Sense of this Mid-Stage Demon King likely possessed the might of a Late Stage Fourth Tier Demon King. Of course, it wasn't that Ye Jingcheng lacked any means to contend with a Demon King.

The critical issue was the overwhelming swarm of insects closing in. Coupled with the Soul-Destroying Sound rendering Ye Jingcheng's Magical Treasures ineffective, he was forced to rely on his own abilities, drastically diminishing his combat effectiveness. Furthermore, the physical form of the Tier Four Soul-Devouring Insect Demon King was incredibly robust, and its speed was equally formidable.

Should he become trapped by the Demon King and subsequently engulfed by the tide of insects, even at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, escape might prove impossible. This underscored the terrifying nature of the Soul-Devouring Insects.

"Roar!" A furious roar echoed as the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon unleashed a torrent of frost. At this critical juncture, the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon displayed newfound intelligence. Whenever it attempted to unleash the full Profound Cold Storm, those devastating Soul-Destroying Sounds would overwhelm it. However, these rapidly cast spells proved exceptionally effective!

As the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon launched Frost Ice Cones and the Red Flame Fox spewed multiple Fireballs, the Soul-Devouring Insect Demon King adeptly dodged their attacks. Amidst its evasive maneuvers, Ye Jingcheng seized the moment to begin weaving several Hand Seals!

As anticipated, the instant Ye Jingcheng conjured them, a Soul Sound materialized directly before him. Ye Jingcheng promptly summoned the Five-Colored Cloud Deer, positioning it to absorb the brunt of the Soul-Destroying Sound's impact.

"Yoo!" The Five-Colored Cloud Deer was instantly enveloped in a blinding Five-Colored Profound Light, yet it still emitted a cry of pain. Despite being a Peak Tier Three Great Demon with considerable resilience, facing a Divine Sense attack equivalent to the Late Stage of Golden Core, it was still somewhat outmatched.

Seizing this precious opportunity, Ye Jingcheng finally unleashed his full array of Spirit Techniques. Two Vermilion Bird Spirit Shadows, one large and one small, unfurled their wings and cried out, raining down countless crimson flames and creating a scene of an inferno. This was a marked improvement from before, when Ye Jingcheng's Fire Spirit Secret Technique could barely summon a single Vermilion Bird Spirit Shadow.

Ye Jingcheng now possessed the skill to summon an additional half-shadow, a significant boost that could not be underestimated, as its coverage in the Fire Spirit Secret Technique was terrifyingly extensive!

The Insect King was unable to evade and was forced to endure the onslaught!

Witnessing this, Ye Jingcheng commenced his finger techniques once more, this time preparing to unleash the Bing Fire Divine Thunder.

However, before the Five Elements Divine Thunder could even strike, he detected the aura of another Demon King rapidly approaching from a distance.

Ye Jingcheng, though feeling a twinge of regret, had no choice but to abandon his attack and swiftly retreat on the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon.

It was at this moment that Ye Jingcheng recognized his most significant deficiency: his Divine Sense.

While his Spirit Beasts excelled in close-quarters combat and ranged spellcasting, his Divine Sense lacked a suitable defensive Magical Treasure.

Consequently, this deficiency prevented his Spirit Beasts from achieving their full combat potential.

Having been pursued a considerable distance by a Mid-Stage Fourth Tier Insect King.

Ye Jingcheng first directed numerous Treasure Lights towards the Five-Colored Cloud Deer before retrieving a Jade Talisman to begin his documentation.

The intelligence regarding the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls was something Ye Jingcheng could not possibly conceal, and he also intended to compile the strengths and weaknesses of the Soul-Devouring Insects.

The next time he returned, it would be Ye Jingcheng's opportunity to dismantle the Insect Array and investigate the Teleportation Array.

He was, however, contemplating at this very moment whether the Soul-devouring Insect King within possessed an owner.

After all, these Soul-devouring Insects appeared to be diligently guarding that specific Teleportation Array.

Should they stray beyond a certain proximity to the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls, they would invariably return to the Forbidden Land.

"If that is the case, it could prove quite troublesome!" Ye Jingcheng expressed with a degree of worry.

The Teleportation Array encountered this time differed significantly from the previous two instances; knowing the approximate power of the adversary, even with some degree of concealment, it would not have been substantially underestimated.

This time, however, the situation was entirely uncertain.

The sole consolation for Ye Jingcheng was the Earth Dragon Demon King's ongoing breakthrough attempt, which would subsequently empower the Ye Family to undertake explorations.

As for allowing the situation to remain unaddressed, it was entirely out of the question for the Ye Family.

If a thorough investigation were not conducted, it could potentially evolve into a Teleportation Array for other factions to infiltrate the Desert Sea.

By then, the Ye Family would find themselves in a predicament similar to the former Zhang and Jia families, facing constant constraints.

"It appears the other three forbidden zones also necessitate investigation!" Ye Jingcheng muttered, after meticulously recording the crucial points concerning the Soul-devouring Insects.

Currently, within the Desert Sea, four forbidden zones were recognized.

Two situated in the Far West: the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls and the Primordial Magnetic Forbidden Land.

The former severely impeded Divine Sense, while the latter drastically restricted Five Elements Magic.

Naturally, should Ye Jingcheng achieve the Nascent Soul stage, the Primordial Magnetic Forbidden Land would transform into a veritable treasure trove, as its central Primordial Magnetic Earth Vein could be refined into a Tier Five Treasure.

Located in the Far North was the Black Crow Forbidden Land, rumored to harbor several Fourth Tier Black Crows; additionally, the Black Crow Forbidden Land bordered mountainous regions, potentially drawing assistance from numerous other Demon Kings if conflicts arose.

The Black Crows residing within the Black Crow Forbidden Land were also among the targets the Ye Family intended to acquire.

Particularly Ye Xingyu's Golden-eyed Crow, possessing the bloodline of the Golden Crow, could potentially achieve a third advancement if augmented by a Black Crow from the Black Crow Forbidden Land.

The Extreme South of the Desert Sea hosted the Illusory Sand Forbidden Land, an enigma far surpassing other forbidden zones due to its nature as a Natural Illusion Array; legend had it that even cultivators at the Purple Mansion stage who ventured in never returned.

Over time, even cultivators of the Golden Core stage hesitated to enter the Illusory Sand Forbidden Land without extreme caution.

Had the Teleportation Array within the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls not been discovered previously, Ye Jingcheng would not have been concerned about these major forbidden zones; however, with the emergence of the Teleportation Array, it could no longer be left unexamined.

In the event that other forbidden zones also harbored Teleportation Arrays, these would manifest as four critical vulnerabilities for the Ye Family.

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Jingcheng instructed the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon to circle once before proceeding towards the oasis.

This was because, at the present time, Chu Yanqing and his two children remained at the oasis.

Approximately one hour later, Ye Jingcheng arrived in the airspace above the oasis.

This particular oasis was known as the Qingsha Oasis, and it was directly administered by the Ye Family.

The reason for its designation as the Qingsha Oasis stemmed from the peculiar cyan hue of its sand, an anomaly rarely encountered throughout the Desert Sea.

Within the oasis, the mortal population is sparse, numbering only twenty to thirty thousand. Among them are a modest contingent of cultivators stationed by the Ye Family. Currently, they have one Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer Cultivator, supported by two cultivators in the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation and two in the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation.

Naturally, the oasis is further fortified with a Tier Two Celestial Armor Puppet and a Tier Two Array. These defenses are robust enough that even Foundation Establishment Cultivators would face considerable difficulty breaching Qingsha Oasis.

Moreover, the proximity of West He Oasis, a significant Ye Family stronghold, ensures that aid can be summoned swiftly should any danger arise in this location.

Currently, atop Cyan Sand Mountain, Chu Yanqing stands with her two children, observing the oasis's unique specialty: Cyan Sand Berries.

These Cyan Sand Berries are classified as a Tier One Middle-grade Spirit Fruit, distinguished by their cyan hue and apricot-like flesh. While their individual value might not be substantial to the current Ye Family, the prolific nature of each tree, yielding over a hundred berries, makes them quite profitable. Each berry commands a price of three to four Spirit Stones, and with twenty trees, a considerable fortune is generated.

The yearly maturation of these berries translates into an income of six to seven thousand Spirit Stones annually.

What makes the Cyan Sand Berries particularly peculiar is their sole ability to thrive exclusively within Qingsha Oasis.

"Brother Cheng, the Cyan Sand Berries here seem to possess the Water Attribute; this oasis might hold a special secret!" Chu Yanqing remarked, her voice carrying a note of intrigue.

As a cultivator with a Water Attribute Spirit Body, she possesses a heightened sensitivity to Water Attribute Spiritual Energy and Spiritual Objects compared to others.

Upon hearing her words, Ye Jingcheng exhibited a flicker of surprise.

"What do you infer from that?" Ye Jingcheng inquired, his interest piqued.

"I suspect that either a Water Attribute Spiritual Vein lies hidden beneath the ground, or perhaps this place harbors a Secret Realm or a Mini World, which is permeating the area with pure Water Attribute Spiritual Energy!" Chu Yanqing elaborated further.

Her assertion prompted Ye Jingcheng to deploy his Divine Sense to conduct a thorough scan, which, after an extended period, yielded no discernible clues.

"Brother Cheng, examine the Spiritual Vein of Cyan Sand Mountain. It is nourished by the Spirit Gathering Array. Logically, Water Attribute Spirit Stones should be abundant, if not more so than other types. Otherwise, it would be unsuitable for most cultivators and certainly not for the Cyan Sand Berries!"

"However, this Tier Two Middle-grade Spiritual Vein leans predominantly towards the Fire Attribute, seemingly at odds with the Water Attribute, which effectively conceals something significant."

"If my memory serves me correctly, wasn't Qingsha Oasis previously under the jurisdiction of the Jia Family?" Chu Yanqing added, her mind piecing together fragments of information.

Hailing from a prominent family, she was far from being merely an ornamental figure; she possessed a keen understanding of affairs.

At times, her meticulousness surpassed even that of Ye Jingcheng.

Combined with her inherent sensitivity to Water Attribute Spiritual Objects, she was able to discern the anomaly within Qingsha Oasis.

"I understand now. To locate a Mini World or Secret Realm, one would enhance the power of the Fire Attribute Spiritual Vein and Spiritual Energy; this could reveal the presence of such a Secret Realm. If my assumptions are correct, it remains a Pure Water Attribute Spiritual Vein, meaning its existence cannot be effectively concealed, even if someone attempted to block it!" Ye Jingcheng reached a sudden, profound understanding.

He had not anticipated an unexpected discovery during their visit to Qingsha Oasis.

Of course, this situation likely stemmed from the Jia Family's attempts to exploit the Ye Family's weaknesses.

Should a Secret Realm be capable of masking its own vitality from detection by the Ye Family, within such a Mini Secret Realm, it would evade the scrutiny of the Ye Family’s Purple Mansion Golden Core experts, allowing for perfect concealment.

"This is quite plausible. Perhaps the Jia Family also discovered the Teleportation Array within the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls, even going so far as to disguise puppets as Soul-devouring Insects to infiltrate the Soul Perishing Secret Realm!" Ye Jingcheng mused further, his mind racing with possibilities.