Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1085 - 764: Spirit Storage Seal, Communication

The night's tranquility receded, and at the sky's edge, dawn began to paint the world anew.

A soft, golden morning light bathed the Ye Family, reflecting their current vibrant and flourishing state.

With the Immortal Ascension Conference concluded, all the mortal town chiefs had departed, and the chosen Immortal Seedlings commenced their studies within the Clan.

Ye Qingfeng and Ye Qingnian were, of course, among these hopefuls. To claim the Ye Family’s coveted Beast Communication Pattern, entry into the Clan Studies was a prerequisite, a requirement met only by those demonstrating complete adherence to the Ye Family's unity and sense of honor.

Thus, even with a longing to keep the children close, Chu Yanqing saw them off to Clan Studies.

Beyond the formal Clan Studies, the Ye Family's various skill competitions were also in full swing.

The emergence of Nascent Soul Combat Power, the exceptional talents displayed by the clan's Immortal Seedlings, and the clan's established salary policies all served as potent motivators for every clan member.

These clan competitions were structured into three distinct categories.

The first category focused on skill assessment.

This evaluation was overseen by the ten Hall Entrances, covering disciplines such as Arrays, Pills, Artifacts, and Talismans, each meticulously judging the advancements made in their respective fields.

The second category comprised cultivation assessment, conducted through engaging Magical Combat among all clan members. This ensured that members didn't neglect the balance of their Qi, preventing hollow Cultivation.

The third category was a specialty of the Ye Family: a unique nurturing competition.

For instance, the Beast Hall and Spirit Plant Hall judged cultivators based on the progress of their Spirit Beasts. Rewards were granted if a clan member's Spirit Beast advanced to the Early Stage of the Second Tier, or even the Mid-stage Second Tier.

A similar progression was recognized for Wood Demons and Spirit Plants. The key criterion was that the advancements in Spirit Beasts and Spirit Plants must have been achieved independently, without direct reliance on the clan's resources, to qualify for rewards.

This emphasis stemmed from the Ye Family's distinct approach compared to other clans or Sects; upon the natural end of a Spirit Beast's lifespan, it was reclaimed by the clan to be passed on to other members, highlighting the critical importance of nurturing.

The very first day's competition centered on Alchemy, and as the Pill Hall Master, Ye Jingcheng was tasked with overseeing this crucial event for all clan members.

Participation in the Alchemy assessment was not limited to members of the Pill Hall; any clan member was eligible to join.

However, ultimately, only slightly over fifty individuals chose to compete.

While these fifty-plus participants had indeed shown some improvement in their Alchemy skills, a point of disappointment for Ye Jingcheng was the absence of any newly emerged Tier Three Alchemists within the Ye Family. The highest achievement in refinement was credited to Ye Xingxiao, who successfully concocted a Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Pill.

Among the Purple Mansion Race members who had recently attained breakthroughs, none displayed particularly exceptional talent in Alchemy.

Nevertheless, more than twenty individuals successfully achieved the status of Tier Two Spirit Pill Masters.

This increase was notably influenced by the significant number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators the Ye Family had produced in recent years.

Of course, aside from Ye Xingxiao, two other clan members particularly caught Ye Jingcheng’s discerning eye in the realm of Alchemy.

One was a young female clan member named Ye Qingdan. Not yet sixty years old and at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, she demonstrated the remarkable ability to refine Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Pills. Though it was a comparatively simpler Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Pill, Ye Jingcheng considered it a very promising accomplishment.

Additionally, another clan member, Ye Yunxiang, who had only just passed his twentieth birthday, was already proficient in refining Tier One Top-Grade Spirit Pills, exhibiting commendable Pill counts and Pill Formation Rates.

For those individuals who exhibited superior Alchemy Skills and significant progress, Ye Jingcheng offered a special Alchemy guidance session, focusing on the refinement of none other than Foundation Establishment Pills.

He had initially intended to refine a batch of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid as well, but regrettably, all the Purple Jade Fruit had been depleted earlier.

When five Foundation Establishment Pills materialized within the Pill Furnace, a wave of amazement swept through many clan members, including Ye Xingxiao.

This was understandable, as the Foundation Establishment Pills the Ye Family now produced were not made using Celestial Essence Fruit, but rather the Inner Core of a Tier Three Great Demon, presenting a considerably higher level of difficulty.

Typically, if a Demon Beast Inner Core yielded three Spirit Pills, the Pill count was already deemed quite substantial.

"Sometimes Alchemy progresses through methodical steps; at other times, it demands thinking beyond conventional boundaries..." Ye Jingcheng imparted his wisdom. In that moment, his thoughts genuinely turned to Ye Jingli and Ye Qingyan, wishing for their presence.

Although they were, respectively, an Artifact Refiner and a Pill Master, the unwavering dedication and pursuit they embodied were, in his estimation, qualities of immense importance.

Following the conclusion of his duties presiding over the Pill Hall’s competition, Ye Jingcheng finally found himself with some respite.

Next, the Artifact Hall, Array Hall, and Talisman Hall competitions followed.

Chu Yanqing continued to oversee the Artifact Hall's competition, with Ye Jingcheng making a brief appearance on the sidelines, observing the clan's significant advancements over the years.

Thanks to a stable environment, abundant Spirit Veins, and ample resources, Chu Yanqing had progressed to refining Tier Three Top-Grade Treasures.

Ye Haicheng had also reached the same level of Artifact Refining proficiency.

Furthermore, the number of Tier Two Refiners within the family had seen a notable increase.

Excluding Jing Li and other members in the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain, the Ye Family now boasted five Tier Two Top-grade Refiners.

The potential for these five to become Tier Three Refiners upon reaching the Purple Mansion stage in the future was immense.

This thought caused Ye Jingcheng to realize the persistent scarcity of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

He recalled distributing two portions of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid in the Taihang Mountain Range, intended for Ye Jingyong and Ye Qingyan.

Including the amounts given to the Cyan Cloud Nunnery, Ye Xueliang, Ye Haiyan, and Ye Haiyu, very little remained.

While Ye Family members could opt for Celestial Spirit Qi, its inherent instability posed a significant risk, potentially leading to meridian disorder upon a failed breakthrough, much like Earthly Fiend Qi—both were perilous double-edged swords.

Additionally, Celestial Spirit Qi proved most effective when used in conjunction with Earthly Fiend Qi.

Upon concluding the Artifact Hall competition, Chu Yanqing, mirroring Ye Jingcheng's actions, began demonstrating Artifact Refining techniques to the clan members.

However, the duration required for Artifact Refining far exceeded that of Spirit Pills.

She meticulously refined for a full three days before successfully forging a Tier Two Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact.

Upon witnessing Chu Yanqing's accomplishment, the admiration for her grew; many of the Artifact Refining techniques she employed were actually derived from the Zhang Family's methods.

This clearly demonstrated Chu Yanqing's ongoing dedication to studying the Zhang Family's insights into Artifact Refining throughout the years.

When comparing their own progress, a sense of shame was unavoidable amongst the observers.

"The strength of the Zhang Family's Artifact Refining also stems from their Three-Forged Hammer and their unique Spirit Storage Seal!" Chu Yanqing elaborated further.

"The Three-Forged Hammer enhances toughness and sharpness, while the Five Elements Magic Spirit Storage Seal Diagram gradually cultivates the power of a Magical Artifact!"

Ye Jingcheng had previously utilized the Zhang Family's Artifact Refining techniques and indeed found that their Magical Artifacts possessed a noticeably superior quality compared to those refined by other clans.

Her detailed explanation finally illuminated the underlying reason for this difference.

Just as Ye Jingcheng wished to continue listening, a powerful Divine Thought from the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor emanated from the heavens, interrupting his thoughts.

It was evident that the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor was nearing the completion of its Cultivation consolidation.

"Yanqing, I need to step out for a moment!" Ye Jingcheng announced his departure.

This marked the initial communication between him and the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, making it naturally of significant importance.

Moreover, with the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's consolidation nearing its end, Ye Jingcheng could explore utilizing Beast Communication on its Demon Essence for Refinement, potentially accelerating his own Cultivation speed considerably.

Without hesitation, Ye Jingcheng proceeded immediately.

He arrived at the summit of Celestial Shadow Peak.

The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, attired in a Yellow Robe, was already awaiting him at the cave's entrance.

Upon seeing him, Ye Jingcheng offered a slight smile and performed a cupped-hand salute.

"Dragon Ancestor."

"Jingcheng, my consolidation is nearly complete. Regarding that Flood Dragon-transformation method..." The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's interest in Ye Jingcheng's earlier proposition was palpable.

After all, despite its breakthrough, its current form was still essentially that of a Half-Flood Dragon, thus fueling its strong desire to fully transform into a Flood Dragon.

Otherwise, it wouldn't identify as the Earth Dragon.

"Dragon Ancestor, the dragon formula is right here. It is presented in two parts; the second section will only be revealed upon the successful completion of the first!" Ye Jingcheng presented the item directly to the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor.

This was a Tier Four Advancement Pill, which might not guarantee a push to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul, but it offered a substantial chance of achieving the Flood Dragon transformation.

Naturally, the Spirit Medicine ingredients comprising the pill were also exceptionally valuable. While Ye Jingcheng could have the Ye Family procure them, this particular Advancement Pill could not be acquired gratuitously.

Presenting it to the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor served as a clear demonstration of the Ye Family's considerable efforts and contributions.

The Ye Family found itself greatly indebted due to the favor of the Top-Grade Spirit Stones.

After all, Ye Jingcheng had not yet utilized his status as a master to command it.

"Jingcheng, I shall entrust this Pill Formula to the clan. I'm not adept at handling trade fairs, and returning to the Taihang Mountain Range is currently impossible. My immediate objective is to journey to the Celestial Departure Grassland and establish a dominion!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor declared.

It understood that the Ye Family could not possibly provide everything without charge, thus necessitating the demonstration of its worth.

"Dragon Ancestor, there is no immediate need for such a course of action. We have located a Teleportation Array that leads to the Central Domain, and when the moment arrives, we may require your assistance in guarding it. Furthermore, within the Black Crow Forbidden Land, some Black Crows still exist that could benefit from your aid..." Ye Jingcheng outlined the tasks.

With the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's recent breakthrough, many of the Ye Family's strategic plans could now be put into motion.

The eradication of the Black Crow Forbidden Land and the cultivation of the Black Crow Flame Ear.

Additionally, the subjugation of those Celestial Crow Ancient Wood Demons and the Soul-devouring Insect King would all depend on the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor.

Upon the successful completion of these objectives, the Ye Family's influence in the Desert Sea would be completely cemented!

All potential hidden dangers would be eliminated.

As for venturing to the Celestial Departure Grassland, Ye Jingcheng deemed it entirely unnecessary at this juncture. The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor had only recently achieved its breakthrough; its Combat Power could not yet rival that of the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor.

"Very well, we shall proceed as you command!" The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor nodded in agreement.

Simultaneously, a recollection seemed to surface in its mind.

It spoke once more:

"You no longer need to suppress the Demon Essence for Beast Communication. I can bear the cost of this amount of Demon Essence!"

The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor offered this statement proactively.