Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1074 - 754: Celestial Essence Stone and Golden Scale Beast Breakthrough

The Desert Sea's Illusory Sand Forbidden Land.

A ceaseless tempest whipped the yellow sands, shrouding the entire sky in a dim, hazy curtain.

Unlike other desolate forbidden lands, this place was an ancient, expansive city.

Its architecture mirrored a mortal emperor's palace, constructed with astonishing grandeur, its towering city walls reaching fifty to sixty zhang into the sky.

Though abandoned for eons, it still exuded an aura that dwarfed any observer.

At this very moment, a cultivator alighted a short distance from the ancient city's perimeter.

His focus remained riveted on the city, his eyebrows arched in contemplation.

This individual was none other than Ye Jingcheng, currently engaged in his exploration of this perilous forbidden land.

Within his grasp rested a Spirit Disc, its surface alive with a myriad of shifting red spirit points.

These points precisely marked the locations of his Five Poison Bees.

Despite dispatching numerous Five Poison Bees, not a single one had managed to escape the city's confines. They flitted about chaotically within, yielding no useful intelligence. Yet, he sensed they were not obliterated.

Furthermore, Ye Jingcheng had employed the Soul Splitting Technique, combined with the Earth Soul Technique, on one of the Five Poison Bees. Although this soul fragment only achieved the level of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it was imbued with Ye Jingcheng's own consciousness.

Even with this augmentation, escape proved impossible. The split soul could neither rejoin its host nor transmit any memories.

Ye Jingcheng found himself in a state of utter helplessness, not daring to venture inside.

His Divine Sense proved useless within this forbidden ground, leading him to suspect it might be the legacy site of a formidable power.

However, given the notorious reputation of the Illusory Sand Forbidden Land – with no known survivors – Ye Jingcheng understandably hesitated to risk his life.

This was not his inaugural foray into a forbidden land following the Black Crow Forbidden Land incident.

Prior to this, he had already ventured into the Primordial Magnetic Forbidden Land.

Due to the Primordial Magnetic Earth Stone's inherent suppression of the Five Elements magic, Ye Jingcheng was rendered incapable of performing any Five Elements Escape Techniques. His only recourse was to rely on the Wind Attribute Spiritual Power of his Communication Beast, the White-Browed Cyan Wolf, to progress. Yet, after advancing merely ten li, his physical form began to succumb to the overwhelming pressure of the wind and sand.

He surmised that to penetrate deeply and secure the Primordial Magnetic Earth Stone, a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator, particularly one who had mastered a non-Five Elements Body Cultivation Technique, would be a prerequisite.

Of course, his expedition to the Primordial Magnetic Forbidden Land was not entirely without reward. He discovered that within its deeper reaches, Celestial Essence Stones could be found.

These Celestial Essence Stones, when refined into a Flying Sword, held the potential to manifest astonishing effects during critical junctures.

After all, they possessed a significant ability to suppress Five Elements Magic.

The sole drawback was that these Celestial Essence Stones were merely Tier Two, possessing substantial efficacy against magical artifacts but exhibiting lesser impact on magical treasures.

He now realized that the Illusory Sand Forbidden Land presented an even graver peril than the Primordial Magnetic Forbidden Land.

Despite expending his utmost effort, Ye Jingcheng was incapable of exploring its interior.

"I have no choice but to deploy the Shadow Wood Puppet!" Ye Jingcheng had scoured the Desert Sea for additional Shadow Wood, and now, he could only plant a single puppet here.

His hope was to establish a means of monitoring the Illusory Sand Forbidden Land.

As for assigning members of the Ye Family to stand guard, he feared that should they enter, they too would be ensnared and perish within the forbidden territory.

This particular forbidden land was truly too enigmatic.

With a sigh of resignation, Ye Jingcheng then took flight towards the Celestial Phoenix Oasis.

While his discoveries had been limited, at least a measure of peace settled upon him.

Moreover, his journey was far from fruitless. Locations such as the Black Crow Forbidden Land and the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls merely awaited the Earth Dragon Demon King's breakthrough for him to explore.

He cast a glance at his Clan Token. Upon learning that Ye Jingyu had already departed for the Taihang Mountain Range, a sense of relief washed over him.

He had unwavering faith in his elder brother's capabilities. With his brother and other clan members present, it was highly improbable that the Ye Clan would face any significant tribulations.

Furthermore, Ye Jingyu was an accomplished Array Master. Once the Spatial Jade was successfully refined, Ye Jingyu would be fully capable of establishing a new Teleportation Array.

This would effectively re-establish the vital link between the Desert Sea and the Yan Kingdom.

However, the precise timing for its completion remained uncertain, and the Earth Dragon Demon King's ascendance was a crucial prerequisite.

But, in the very next moment, Ye Jingyu's Divine Soul surged with activity.

His countenance instantly brightened with elation.

It transpired that his Golden Scale Beast had achieved a breakthrough and now required preparation for an imminent Thunder Tribulation.

This marked the third Spirit Beast of Ye Jingcheng's to attain the esteemed Tier Four.

This development signaled a significant acceleration in his overall cultivation speed.

Connections had already been established with both the Two-headed Turtle and the Earth Dragon Demon King.

In actuality, Ye Jingyu had not yet drawn out the Earth Dragon Demon King’s True Essence. The latter was currently in the midst of a breakthrough to Tier Five, and Ye Jingyu feared that extracting it might bring about complications.

Provoking the Earth Dragon Demon King's ire was a secondary worry; the primary concern for the Ye Clan was the severe lack of Nascent Soul combat strength!

As for the Golden Scale Beast transcending the Thunder Tribulation, Ye Jingyu felt completely confident.

It was known that the Golden Scale Beast possessed exceptionally thick hide and a robust physique, capable of deploying countless layers of its Stone Armor Skill. Even if multiple bolts of lightning were to strike, they would be insufficient to eliminate the Golden Scale Beast.

Multiple sweeps of his Divine Sense were expended by Ye Jingcheng before he finally located his destination: a dune situated above an underground Spirit Vein.

This particular Spirit Vein was hardly worthy of the name, not even ranking as Tier One Lower. However, a faint trickle of Spiritual Energy did indeed emanate from beneath the earth.

Should a few Qi Cultivation Loose Cultivators decide to invest Spirit Stones, it might be feasible for them to establish a small oasis with a Spirit Vein at this location.

Naturally, Ye Jingcheng’s choice of this spot was driven more by necessity. The Illusory Sand Secret Realm lay in the southern expanse of the Desert Sea, an area with precious few oases in its vicinity.

Despite the swiftness of his Golden Core Cultivator speed, he found himself somewhat pressed for time at this juncture.

After all, a Tier Three Demon Beast is compelled to face the Thunder Tribulation when ascending to Tier Four.

Furthermore, demon beasts typically endured an additional round of lightning strikes compared to cultivators.

Should the Thunder Tribulation manifest within a Grotto Heaven and, by some unfortunate turn of events, destroy it, the regret would be immense, a scenario Ye Jingcheng was absolutely determined to avoid.

Consequently, his decision was made: the tribulation would be faced within the confines of the Desert Sea.

With the location secured, Ye Jingcheng commenced the deployment of an array. This array was a Tier Three Top-Grade one, designated the Grand Jade Golden Bell Array.

This particular formation was designed to summon a golden bell, thereby mitigating the ferocity of the Thunder Tribulation.

In comparison to the Ye Clan’s previous Thunder Tower Array, this formation was, as expected, somewhat less potent.

However, this array possessed its own merits, chiefly its reduced demand for spiritual energy.

Once the array was erected, Ye Jingcheng proceeded to retrieve a substantial quantity of Spirit Stones, meticulously arranging them around the perimeter of the array.

Following the placement of the Spirit Stones, he summoned forth the Red Flame Fox and the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon, charging them with the duty of guarding the Golden Scale Beast.

The moment the two demonic beasts materialized, a sense of bewilderment settled upon them. The Red Flame Fox appeared perplexed as to why Ye Jingcheng was situated on this particular dune, while the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon opened its maw slightly, a considerable amount of drool escaping.

His Divine Soul was experiencing the very same sensation at this moment, with two words resonating forcefully within its consciousness – overwhelmingly fragrant!

Evidently, from its perspective, the Golden Scale Beast undergoing its breakthrough to Tier Four represented the most delectable prospect imaginable...

Ye Jingcheng, understandably, paid little heed to such considerations at this particular moment, directly releasing the Golden Scale Beast.

“Roar, Master!”

The instant the Golden Scale Beast was freed, it emitted a resounding roar, tilting its head back and fixing a challenging gaze upon the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon.

“Master, I wish to spar with this White-Skinned Snake! I can no longer contain myself!”

Following its advancement, the Golden Scale Beast’s intelligence had undeniably experienced a significant enhancement. Its once scattered thoughts were now remarkably coherent.

One could discern the Golden Scale Beast’s palpable aggression merely from the tone of its voice.

“Face the tribulation first!” Ye Jingcheng declared, a hint of exasperation coloring his tone.

At this juncture, the Golden Scale Beast’s physique had undergone a subtle refinement, appearing somewhat sleeker. Nevertheless, its forelimbs retained a degree of their former bulk, encased in formidable Scale Armor and adorned with resplendent Spirit Patterns.

The pair of Qilin Horns gracing its head seemed infused with newfound vitality, and its eyes had enlarged considerably, lending it a more pronounced resemblance to an Earth Qilin than before.

Boom!

In tandem with the Golden Scale Beast’s burgeoning rage, dark clouds began to coalesce in the heavens above.

In mere moments, the intense glare of the sun vanished, replaced by a churning expanse of clouds.

An abundance of spiritual energies was subsequently drawn upwards into these gathering clouds.

Only then did the Golden Scale Beast fully regain its senses, its gaze now fixed upon the heavens.

A profound seriousness began to emanate from it.

It initiated the preparation of the Earth Qilin Seal within its maw.

Compared to its previous state at Tier Three, its ability to condense the Earth Qilin Seal was undeniably quicker, rapidly evolving into the Earth Qilin Hall. From within this manifestation, continuous roars characteristic of a Qilin resounded.

In an instant, it became apparent that this particular secret technique had achieved a heightened level of power.

Ye Jingcheng observed the formidable display of the Earth Qilin Hall, contemplating the possibility of integrating the distinct attributes of the Earth Qilin Hall into his own Earth Spirit Secret Technique, the Qilin Profound Earth True Hall.

Such an integration held the potential to significantly augment the potency of his Earth Spirit Secret Technique.

Eventually, the dark clouds overhead coalesced, birthing the first Celestial Thunder. This strike was immense, as thick as an adult's arm, crackling with terrifying thunderous power. It descended in an instant. The Array Golden Bell materialized but was quickly obliterated, its dispersed Thunder Light hurtling directly towards the Golden Scale Beast. It collided forcefully with the Earth Qilin Hall that had been projected forward. With the Earth Qilin Hall taking the blow, even the Thunder Light's speed appeared to diminish. "This!" Ye Jingcheng felt a surge of hesitation, but upon sensing the significant deceleration of the Thunder Light, he experienced a glimmer of pleasant surprise. It seemed the Earth Qilin Hall's power had amplified considerably, its Gravity Divine Light now acting as a repulsive force! Boom! The Celestial Thunder finally impacted the Earth Qilin Hall. Endless Thunder Light rained down, yet astonishingly, it did not shatter the artifact. Instead, the Golden Scale Beast charged forth, headbutting the Earth Qilin Hall. The hall was instantly demolished, its scattered Thunder Light coursing into the Golden Scale Beast's very being. At that moment, Ye Jingcheng also perceived that beneath the influence of the Thunder Light, the Golden Scale Beast's Breathing Technique seemed to have grown more potent! "Master, this Celestial Thunder is trivial. White-Skinned Snake, come forth, and I, your king, shall subjugate all!" The Golden Scale Beast even possessed the vigor to turn and attempt to intimidate the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon. Naturally, its challenge stirred no reaction from the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon. Yet, the Celestial Thunder in the sky seemed to intensify its fury, with countless Leiyun commencing a process of compression. The subsequent moment saw the second Thunder Tribulation descend with a thunderous roar. This second strike wielded power nearly double that of the first, its thickness comparable to a human thigh. The instant the Golden Thunder Bell formed, it was shattered. Even when the Earth Qilin Hall materialized anew, it was ripped apart by the force of the Celestial Thunder. The Golden Scale Beast disregarded all defenses and plunged into the Thunder Light once more. This time, the Golden Scale Beast emitted a roar of agony. Upon its body, a layer of Scale Armor, resembling a fractured mirror, peeled away piece by piece, presenting a dramatically ravaged appearance. Nevertheless, sensing the watchful gaze of the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon, it roared again. "Not enough, still not enough! White-Browed Snake, approach!" However, its defiant voice carried a distinct tremor. As the final fragment of Scale Armor detached, the Golden Scale Beast's immense form noticeably shrank. Yet, its flesh, interwoven with Qilin-like fur, appeared even more majestic, as if this was its true, unadorned form. Concurrently, as Spiritual Light flowed across its body, new layers of Scale Armor began to materialize on the Golden Scale Beast. The pervasive Thunder Light gradually subsided. High above, the thunderclouds began to churn once more!