Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1088 - 767: Taiyin Ancient Crow, Vigorous Infusion

The Black Crow Demon King, currently in the Late Stage of Tier Four, was slightly larger than its Mid-stage and Early-stage counterparts. However, it was evident that the Black Crow's aura was unstable at this moment. It appeared to have been summoned by a Tier Four Early Stage Black Crow and displayed a sense of anxiety, its caws filled with palpable anger. Upon entering the formation and beholding the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor and Ye Jingcheng, it instantly recognized the deception. Its gaze turned furious towards the Tier Four Early Stage Black Crow, and it even made a move to attack directly. Yet, in that instant, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor lunged forward. Its massive claw clamped directly onto the latter's throat. The Demon Emperor's speed was astonishingly swift; even Ye Jingcheng could barely track its rapid movements. The Black Crow Demon King, too, failed to react in time, its indignant cawing morphing into a pathetic whimper.

"I am the Fire King, subordinate to the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor," the Black Crow Demon King declared, its voice resonating with stubborn pride from its very soul. The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor offered no verbal response, but the mocking glint in its eyes conveyed everything. The reason it hadn't terminated the Black Crow was its potential usefulness to the Ye Family as a Tier Four Late Stage Demon King. Finally, its gaze shifted towards Ye Jingcheng.

"Submit or perish!" Ye Jingcheng stated unequivocally, cutting straight to the point. He recalled the immense pressure on his divine soul when he had previously contracted one of the Black Crows. In the ensuing days, he would either need to achieve another breakthrough or would be limited to contracting only one or two more demon beasts. Therefore, his current plan was to secure the Black Crow through contract; if that failed, he would dispose of it and focus on the Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon King. He harbored the same resolved approach towards the Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon King: compliance or annihilation.

The Black Crow Demon King seethed with resentment. However, its whimpering cries, directed at the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, seemed excessively grating, causing the Demon Emperor's grip to tighten. Faced with the overwhelming aura of a Demon Emperor, the Black Crow finally emitted a single croak, signaling its submission. It offered no resistance whatsoever. Ye Jingcheng surmised that, having recently laid eggs, the Black Crow Demon King's strength was likely less than thirty percent of its usual capacity. With a Demon Emperor present, the creature had completely abandoned any thought of resistance. Seizing the moment, Ye Jingcheng swiftly conjured a Blood Contract, dripped his essential blood onto it, and cast it towards the Tier Four Late Stage Demon King. Swiftly, a soul contract was established.

The Black Crow Demon King was utterly astonished, clearly taken aback by the domineering nature of the Blood Contract. "Master, we can cultivate the Black Crow Flame Ears!" The Black Crow Demon King now clearly understood the underlying motive behind Ye Jingcheng luring them out for this confrontation. This was undeniably about obtaining the Black Crow Flame Ears from the Black Crow Forbidden Land. The Black Crow Race's ability to nurture five demon kings and nine Great Demons was attributed to the Black Crow Flame Ears; otherwise, they would not have ventured from their ancestral lands to settle here.

"Indeed, your continued existence is for the cultivation of the Black Crow Flame Ears. By joining the Ye Family, you will, in the future, be grateful for this decision, especially your descendants. If they possess high potential, they might even achieve breakthroughs to Tier Five or even Tier Six!" As Ye Jingcheng spoke, he sensed the soul contract, feeling as though a massive mountain had settled upon his back. He understood that he likely could not form any more soul contracts. Ye Jingcheng then turned his attention to the Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon King.

"We are willing to submit, and we can also be bound by a Blood Contract!" The entirety of the Black Crow Forbidden Land housed four Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon Kings. The one present was the most potent, yet it was merely a Tier Four Early Stage Demon King. "I shall arrange for someone to bind you with a Blood Contract!" Ye Jingcheng was not particularly invested in these demon kings, as they were all confined to the Early Stage of Tier Four. He already controlled two Black Crow Demon Kings.

For the relatively weaker Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon Kings, there was little necessity for him to control them directly, provided they did not attempt to flee. Furthermore, Ye Jingcheng harbored no apprehension regarding these Wood Demons turning against him. Their inherent strength, as perceived by Ye Jingcheng, was decidedly inferior to that of typical Tier Four Early Stage Demon Kings, though their vitality was significantly greater. They also served excellently as Communication Beasts for the clan's advancement to the Golden Core stage! Ye Jingcheng then instructed them to summon the remaining Great Demons and Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon Kings. In a short span, all the demon beasts yielded to Ye Jingcheng's dominion. Naturally, only the two Black Crow Demon Kings were subjected to the binding of Blood Contracts.

The remaining beings were entrusted to the guardianship of the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor within the confines of the Black Crow Forbidden Land for an indeterminate period.

Even if the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor were to appear, there was no cause for undue alarm.

After all, the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor was merely positioned at the nascent stage of Tier Five; while possessing a slight advantage over the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, the disparity was not substantial.

Should circumstances necessitate, evasion would always remain a viable option.

"Elucidate upon the matter of the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor!" Following Ye Jingcheng’s interrogation, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor initiated its own line of questioning.

It held a negligible interest in a mere handful of demon kings, but the formidable strength of the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor was a point of significant concern.

It was a well-known proclivity within the Demon Race for those avian Rocs to prey upon Flood Dragons.

While the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor engaged in its inquiries, Ye Jingcheng ventured into the interior of the Black Crow Forbidden Land.

The entire periphery of this restricted zone was densely populated with ordinary Black Wood, augmented by the presence of over a dozen Wood Demons. Including the Tier Four Demon Kings, the count of Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Wood Demons amounted to more than a dozen in total.

Adorning the branches of the Celestial Crow Ancient Trees were sporadic clusters of Black Crow Flame Ears.

Ye Jingcheng proceeded to collect approximately seventy percent of these valuable growths, leaving the remaining thirty percent for the sustenance of the Black Crows.

Prudence dictated this measure, as future expansion of the Black Crow Flame Ear cultivation base would be essential.

Concurrently, Ye Jingcheng amassed five clusters of Giant Black Crow Flame Ears; the spirit medicine contained within these had matured for over two millennia, with one cluster boasting an impressive age of three thousand years.

A vibrant crimson luminescence emanated from them, reminiscent of a gathering of spiritual fire, filling Ye Jingcheng with profound satisfaction.

Having secured the spirit medicine, Ye Jingcheng’s attention shifted towards the central nesting area.

Within lay a solitary black spirit egg.

The egg appeared freshly laid, still bearing faint traces of blood.

Nevertheless, its innate aura had already reached the mid-stage of Second Tier and continued to ascend, a fact that astonished Ye Jingcheng.

Furthermore, his Treasure Book responded with a brilliant illumination.

It displayed a complete four layers of Treasure Light, signifying the Black Crow’s capacity for four tiers of Advancement Pill Formulas. Ultimately, it was revealed to possess the coveted bloodline of the Taiyin Ancient Crow.

The lineage of the Taiyin Ancient Crow was a designation of considerable prestige, rivaling that of certain Simurgh Sparrows.

Ye Jingcheng’s gaze burned with intensity; although this particular Black Crow Egg offered no direct utility to him personally,

its immense value for his clansmen, and especially for Ye Qingfeng, was undeniable.

This spirit egg, having only recently been birthed, would require over a decade to hatch.

By that juncture, Ye Qingfeng was projected to be at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Ye Jingcheng held unwavering confidence in his daughter’s prodigious talents.

After all, his daughter was blessed with a Celestial Spirit Root and exceptionally potent Spiritual Root Affinity, ensuring that any allocation of resources towards it would be met with familial acceptance.

As Ye Jingcheng meticulously examined the egg, the Black Crow Demon King returned, overcome with palpable anxiety.

Bound as it was by a Soul Contract, resistance against Ye Jingcheng was impossible.

Its deepest fear was that Ye Jingcheng intended to consume the Crow Egg.

"Your offspring possesses truly exceptional talent. In due course, I shall procure a suitable Spirit Pill for its nourishment. Its future accomplishments will undoubtedly eclipse your own achievements!" Ye Jingcheng declared.

The Black Crows present were not of a young age. Among those of Tier Four, Ye Jingcheng had not observed any exhibiting the glow of Treasure Light.

However, two Tier Three Black Crows had displayed this phenomenon, albeit with only a single layer of Treasure Light, indicating

their potential was exceedingly mediocre.

"Thank you, Master!" The Tier Four Demon King found itself readily accepting Ye Jingcheng’s pronouncements at that moment.

Given that even a Demon Emperor submitted to his authority, the Ye Family must possess an immense, underlying power, in its estimation.

It further surmised that Ye Jingcheng was likely the progeny of some formidable major power.

Moreover, there appeared to be no conceivable motive for Ye Jingcheng to deceive it.

"Dragon Ancestor, it would be prudent for you to oversee this location for a period!" Ye Jingcheng conveyed.

Henceforth, his immediate plan was to arrange for select members of the Ye Family’s Purple Mansion realm to relocate here, commencing research into methods for augmenting the population of Black Crow Flame Ears.

This area also contained numerous Celestial Crow Ancient Trees devoid of Black Crow Flame Ears; the Ye Family’s long-term objective was to ensure every Celestial Crow Ancient Tree was cultivated with these valuable flames.

With the flourishing of Fire Attribute Spiritual Medicine, the Ye Family’s Fire Attribute Spirit Beasts and Fire Attribute Cultivators would naturally experience enhanced strength, consequently elevating the proficiency of their Alchemy Masters and Artifact Refiners!

Simultaneously, he intended for certain Purple Mansion cultivators within the Ye Family to forge Blood Contracts with some of the Demon Kings or Great Demons.

This strategic alliance would facilitate more rapid communication with these powerful beasts, thereby accelerating the pace of their cultivation progression.

As for Ye Jingcheng, he had not contracted the Black Crow Demon King, choosing instead to let it continue its recovery. This was because the Demon King had recently given birth to offspring, resulting in a significant depletion of its Primordial Qi.

The spirit egg was also left in this location by Ye Jingcheng.

Currently, Ye Qingfeng had only just begun the Energy Introduction stage, barely reaching the Qi Cultivation First Layer. Thus, it was deemed inappropriate for her to come into contact with the Black Crow Egg too soon.

Leaving it here would also allow it to absorb the Black Flame.

"Don't worry, Jingcheng, leave this place to me. If the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor appears, I would be eager to test its strength!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor declared with a nod.

Following its recent breakthrough, ordinary Demon Kings could not withstand more than a few moves against it.

It naturally craved a grand battle with other Demon Emperors.

Had it remained within the Taihang Mountain Range, it might have sought out a fight with the Nether Fire Demon Emperor.

However, for the present, it was tasked with looking after the Ye Family.

After a thorough inspection of the entire area, Ye Jingcheng finally established an Array within the forbidden land before ascending towards the Celestial Phoenix Oasis.

Not long after, Ye Jingcheng summoned a Spirit Puppet to pilot the transport and entered the Grotto Heaven himself.

Compared to a decade prior, the Grotto Heaven now felt notably more expansive, with the Spirit Peak having grown significantly taller, nourished by the potency of the Spirit Vein.

"Master!" The Peach Wood Demon was the first to greet Ye Jingcheng's arrival.

Following behind it were the Grotto Heaven Stone Spirit, the Malachite Stone Spirit, and the Star Pear Wood Demon, all of whom unisonously addressed him as Master.

Ye Jingcheng observed the three, his expression tinged with a slight gloom. Although he had permitted the Stone Spirits to follow, it appeared that these Stone Spirits and Wood Demons had all been subtly influenced by the Peach Wood Demon.

The sole source of comfort for Ye Jingcheng was that, over the past decade, owing to the Spiritual Scripture, both the Peach Wood Demon and the Grotto Heaven Stone Spirit had successfully advanced to the mid-stage of Third Tier.

"Master, though only five peaches have ripened, aside from extending life, they are undoubtedly superb for breakthroughs in spiritual energy. This humble servant diligently delivers significant spiritual power to them daily..."

"Mm-hm, very well!" Ye Jingcheng's gaze fell upon the tree, where five spiritual peach fruits were indeed hanging.

Their size was demonstrably larger compared to the same period in the past.

The spiritual energy contained within them was also more abundant, offering considerable assistance even to the cultivation efforts of Purple Mansion Cultivators.

"Continue your diligent work!" Ye Jingcheng encouraged, then proceeded towards a different area where the Red Flame Fox swiftly landed.

"Consume this, and let's observe if a Black Flame can be produced!" Ye Jingcheng instructed.

"Screech screech!" Confronted by the massive Tier Four Black Crow Flame Ear, the Red Flame Fox devoured it in just a few swift bites.

Shortly thereafter, its entire form began to emit a radiant glow.

The transformation within the Five-Colored Flames was evident, though not remarkably substantial.

No Six-Colored Flame manifested.

Witnessing this, Ye Jingcheng felt a touch of disappointment and refrained from allowing it to consume further. Instead, he proceeded to infuse it with additional Treasure Light.

"Screech screech!" The Red Flame Fox emitted a soft cry before expelling flames.

The crimson fire extended outwards, covering a distance of roughly ten miles.

Ye Jingcheng noted that the Red Flame Fox's inherent Crimson Spirit Fire appeared to have grown more potent and was beginning to darken.

It seemed to be a fusion of the Black Flame and its intrinsic Red Fire!

Furthermore, beyond the sheer power of the flame, the Spiritual Fire continued to morph into various Spirit Shadows, including those of Spirit Foxes, Golden Sunflowers, Cyan Yang Birds, and Black Crows...