Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1087 - 766: Not Too Bright, Crow Egg

At Celestial Shadow Peak's Turtle Lake, which served as the Ye Family's fifth beast valley, a variety of Water Spike Turtles, Silver Moon Pythons, and Blood Moon Pythons were housed.

The Ye Family would periodically deliver a substantial quantity of demon beast meat to sustain these spirit beasts.

However, upon landing in the lake, Ye Jingcheng discovered the Double-headed Turtle Demon King illicitly consuming meat intended for the other spirit beasts of the Ye Family.

Beside the gluttonous Demon King, numerous Water Spike Turtles could only watch with wide, helpless eyes.

While the Ye Family did provide sustenance for the Double-headed Turtle, it was never sufficient without spirit pills.

Ever since Ye Xuefan's departure, their access to Tier Three Spirit Pills ceased, and their diet devolved to mid-tier or low-tier demon beast meat, often coarse Cyan Wolf Meat.

Despite possessing a Tier Five Spiritual Vein, the Double-headed Turtle felt immense regret, wishing it had not rejected Ye Xuefan previously.

As Ye Jingcheng materialized before it, the Double-headed Turtle's two heads emerged from the water.

"Master!" both the Wood Head and Water Head exclaimed with palpable excitement.

Ye Jingcheng, having received their summons through the Soul Contract, found the situation amusing.

Without uttering a word, Ye Jingcheng waited until Ye Xuefan arrived at his side.

Having changed into simple white robes after the family gathering, Ye Xuefan had been diligently studying array formations, preparing for his breakthrough to the Golden Core stage.

"Wood Head, Water Head, would you be willing to acknowledge my Fourth Uncle as your master?" Ye Jingcheng inquired directly.

"We are willing!" To Ye Jingcheng's astonishment, the Double-headed Turtle, a Demon King, agreed with astonishing rapidity.

Its swift assent momentarily stunned Ye Jingcheng, prompting him to verify its sincerity through the Soul Contract.

Upon confirming its genuine intent, he chuckled, realizing that Ye Xuefan was indeed more adept at handling spirit beasts than he was, and that he perhaps relied too heavily on the Soul Contract.

"Let us begin!" Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xuefan exchanged a knowing glance before sitting cross-legged, commencing the dissolution of the Soul Contract.

Shortly thereafter, a streak of blood-red light signified the release of the Blood Contract, and the Double-headed Turtle's Divine Soul was restored to its own.

Both turtle heads displayed a noticeable brightening in their eyes, yet they remained quiescent, lowering their heads in deference to Ye Xuefan.

They raised no conditions, content with their current circumstances.

Even in the absence of a Demon Emperor at the Celestial Phoenix Oasis, the thought of returning to the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain held no appeal.

Here, they enjoyed safety, spirit pills, demon beast meat, and a tier five Spiritual Vein.

The only conceivable downside was the lack of a suitable female turtle for companionship.

Observing this, Ye Xuefan proceeded to establish a new Blood Contract.

Given the contracting party was a Demon King, Ye Xuefan proceeded with utmost caution, utilizing three drops of his essence blood.

As these drops merged into the Double-headed Turtle's consciousness, a subtle connection was forged.

Ye Xuefan then produced two pill bottles, tossing them towards the two heads.

Each bottle contained five spirit pills, causing the turtle heads to narrow their eyes in immediate delight.

Though a modest quantity, five pills offered a welcome respite.

Following the pills, a generous portion of demon beast meat also descended, much to the Double-headed Turtle's elation.

Once the Double-headed Turtle had finished its feast, Ye Xuefan initiated communication with the beast.

Before long, Ye Xuefan returned to Ye Jingcheng's side.

"Jingcheng, thank you!"

"Fourth Uncle, what are you saying? The family is one entity. Besides, I truly cannot afford to house so many spirit beasts at the moment!" Ye Jingcheng replied, a sense of lightness accompanying the dissolution of the Soul Contract.

His upcoming journey to the Black Crow Forbidden Land would also be significantly more convenient.

With the Black Crow Flame Ears, the Red Flame Fox's breakthrough would be greatly influenced. Ye Jingcheng was particularly eager to observe if the Red Flame Fox could absorb the Black Crow's Black Crow Spirit Fire, potentially enhancing its own flames.

Ye Jingcheng lingered at Celestial Shadow Peak for several more days, witnessing the spirited competitions among family members.

Naturally, he also paid close attention to the evolving state of the Double-headed Turtle Demon King.

To avoid any complications with the Double-headed Turtle Demon King, Ye Jingcheng made sure to leave the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon and the Golden Scale Beast behind on Celestial Shadow Peak.

Afterward, he finally proceeded towards the perilous Black Crow Forbidden Land, accompanied by the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor.

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Within the desolate expanse of the Black Crow Forbidden Land, unending yellow sand swirled in from all directions. The Celestial Crow Ancient Tree remained enveloped in blazing black spirit fire.

The mournful caws of a few Black Crows resonated throughout the entire forbidden zone.

A somber sunset cast elongated shadows across the vast Desert Sea.

Suddenly, a spirit puppet reappeared near the edge of the Desert Sea.

This particular spirit puppet was Ye Jingcheng’s own Flying Puppet.

Upon its manifestation, the Celestial Crow Ancient Tree began to thrash its branches vigorously, as if recalling with displeasure the appearance of that cursed iron contraption.

Simultaneously, all the Black Crows nestled in their nests took flight.

Despite their status as Demon Kings, these Black Crows were not exceptionally large; their size was quite comparable to Ye Jingcheng’s Golden Falcon.

However, as they moved across the sky, they formed an incredibly swift, dark streak.

The rapidly spreading black fire quickly consumed everything in its path.

As if anticipating this, the spirit puppet flashed with an intense light and rapidly retreated from the confines of the Black Crow Forbidden Land.

It made its way towards a nearby sand pit.

Only a small number of Black Crows gave chase; the rest returned to their nests after the Flying Puppet made its escape.

A single Tier Four Mid-Stage Black Crow, however, relentlessly pursued.

The pervasive Spiritual Fire was truly formidable, searing the Flying Puppet to a pitch-black char. Miraculously, at the very last second, an Ancient Bronze Mirror emitted a beam of light, momentarily immobilizing the Black Crow.

This allowed the Flying Puppet the crucial chance to jump into the Array, vanishing without a trace.

"Caw, it is you again!" The Mid-stage Fourth Tier Demon King grumbled with palpable resentment.

It charged directly towards the Array’s entrance.

Concurrently, Ye Jingcheng also turned around and entered the same Array.

Naturally, had the Black Crow been able to observe Ye Jingcheng’s expression, it would have noticed a hint of disappointment.

After all, the one in pursuit was not the Late Stage Fourth Tier Demon King he had anticipated, but merely a Mid-stage Fourth Tier.

If it were only this level of opponent, he could have quite capably dealt with it himself.

"Caw!" The Black Crow Demon King recklessly stormed into the Array, its chest puffed out in preparation for a formidable outburst.

In the very next instant, it was overwhelmed by the imposing Beastly Might emanating from a Tier Five Demon Emperor.

The jet of black flame was abruptly halted mid-spew and forcefully slammed onto the ground by a colossal yellow giant tail.

The Black Crow Demon King struggled desperately to spread its wings, only to discover that its wing bones had been shattered by the immense force of the giant tail's strike.

It could only manage to let out two pained caws.

"Master Giant Lizard, this lowly demon is a subordinate of the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor..."

The Black Crow Demon King hastily tried to communicate.

However, before its words could be fully uttered, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor stomped down once more.

This time, the strike landed directly on the Black Crow Demon King’s skull, instantly ending the Demon King’s existence.

Ye Jingcheng watched, utterly astonished, as the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor annihilated a Demon King with such effortless ease.

A profound realization regarding the stark differences between the Nascent Soul and Golden Core stages once again took root in his heart.

"Jingcheng, this Black Crow appears rather unintelligent; your Divine Soul might struggle to contain so much!" the Earth Dragon Demon King remarked, a hint of sheepishness in its tone.

"Dragon Ancestor, indeed, it is somewhat insufficient!" Ye Jingcheng readily agreed. Nevertheless, he promptly produced the Soul Banner, intending first to collect the Beast Soul for the Dream-Devouring Worm to consume.

Following that, he also secured the Demon Pill.

After all, a Demon King’s Demon Pill was not only instrumental in aiding a Great Demon’s breakthrough but could also, in critical junctures, be utilized to forge a Fake Pill Cultivator for his clan.

Of course, he understood that the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's ire stemmed primarily from its aversion to being addressed as a lizard.

Ye Jingcheng chose not to collect the Black Crow’s meat.

Observing this, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor chuckled, reverted to its true form, and in mere moments, devoured the Black Crow’s flesh, leaving behind only two Crow Wings and two Crow Claws.

"These Crow Wings and Crow Claws can still be refined into valuable Magical Treasures!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng accepted the Crow Wings and Crow Claws. He then dispatched the Puppet once more, directing it back towards the Black Crow Forbidden Land.

His intention in doing so was not a fear of the Black Crow Demon King and the Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon King joining forces.

Rather, his primary concern was to avoid damaging the precious Black Crow Flame Ears.

These were considered the most valuable treasures.

Furthermore, with the Dream-Devouring Worm at his disposal, he would be able to employ Dream Devouring and Soul Searching techniques to learn the methods for cultivating the Flame Ears.

As expected, three more Demon Kings emerged, and at this moment, all the Demon Kings, except for the Late Stage Fourth Tier one, swarmed out.

Three Black Crows flying in unison indeed created an effect that covered the sky.

However, they were swiftly engulfed by the Array, and upon witnessing the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, all three Black Crow Demon Kings could not help but tremble.

"Surrender or perish!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor commanded.

"We are subordinates of the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor..." this time, a Mid-stage Fourth Tier Demon King spoke once more.

Conversely, the two Early Stage Fourth Tier Demon Kings remained utterly silent.

Ye Jingcheng promptly unleashed the Nine Nether Needle!

It was aimed directly at the Mid-stage Fourth Tier Demon King.

At present, the sheer number of Demon Kings was overwhelming.

It was not conducive to maintaining control.

This Black Crow Demon King was naturally unwilling, erupting with vast flames.

Yet, under the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's thunderous roar, a Mountain Prison immovably trapped the Mid-stage Fourth Tier Black Crow Demon King.

Accompanied by a flash from the Ancient Bronze Mirror and, simultaneously, the Beheading Saber Magical Treasure descended.

The Black Crow Demon King could only utter a couple of whimpers before its head was severed.

Furthermore, since this Mid-stage Fourth Tier Demon King was eliminated by Ye Jingcheng, he naturally collected its remains entirely into his Storage Bag.

"Surrender, we are willing to surrender!" Finally, one Black Crow, with a noticeably sharper beak, yielded.

At the Demon King realm, their intelligence was not insignificant.

And in their perception, they were not submitting to humans, but rather to the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor.

This was not entirely unacceptable.

The remaining one also lowered its head in submission after a couple of caws.

The immense disparity between Tier Four and Tier Five made them utterly incapable of harboring any thoughts of resistance!

"What is the remaining Demon King doing?" Ye Jingcheng inquired.

"The King is currently hatching eggs." One Black Crow responded.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng was initially stunned but then could not help but erupt in joyous laughter.

It appeared the several Demon-enticing Grasses he had provided over the years had truly proven effective.

Moreover, with the Late Stage Fourth Tier Demon King laying eggs, the talent of its offspring was expected to be quite exceptional.

And due to Ye Jingcheng possessing the Treasure Book, the potential of the chicks would be even greater!

"You two, go and coax it out!" Ye Jingcheng then instructed.

Naturally, after speaking, he recalled them.

He directly commenced establishing a Soul Contract!

However, he only formed a contract with one, intending to forge a pact with the Late Stage Fourth Tier Black Crow.

Then he would have that contracted one go and lure out the target.

Indeed, after approximately half an hour, two Ancient Crow figures alongside a Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon King stormed in!