Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1094 - 772: Battle of the Demon Emperors, Departure of the Celestial Roc

In the vast Desert Sea, within the ominous Black Crow Forbidden Land, the sun blazed with an intensity matched only by the circling black flames. Suddenly, a dozen black crows took flight, their squawks echoing with unease. Even several Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon Kings, rarely revealing their spirit forms, stood fidgeting. Upon their emergence, they found the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor already hovering in the sky. Its yellow robe exuded an aura of supreme majesty, akin to another blazing sun, compelling both human and beast alike to avert their gazes.

Shortly thereafter, a magnificent Great Roc materialized, its wingspan stretching for dozens of feet, casting a shadow across the heavens as it descended with remarkable speed. It landed just outside the Black Crow Forbidden Land, its gaze locking onto the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor across the expanse. This imposing figure was none other than the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor, who then assumed a human form – a man with azure hair and a nose as sharp and hooked as an eagle’s beak. A retinue of demon kings followed in his wake, predominantly Tier Four Flying Bird Demon Kings.

"Who dares trespass upon my domain?" the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor boomed, his voice laced with fury. Had his adversary not been of the same Fifth Tier, he would have already lunged, tearing his foe limb from limb.

"Where there is power, there are treasures. I believe the same applies to land – the strong rightfully claim it!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor retorted nonchalantly. Aware that the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor was merely in the early stages of the Fifth Tier, and having already committed to the confrontation, it offered little deference. Furthermore, the Celestial Roc Race harbored a deep animosity towards the Snake Python Flood Dragon Race, ensuring a long-standing feud between the two factions.

"Begone!" the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor roared, transforming back into his true form. A piercing cry emanated from his formidable eagle beak, conjuring a swirling tempest of dust and debris that obscured the sky.

"Steer clear of the Black Crow Forbidden Land, lest you face a fight to the death!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor bellowed in response. It, too, reverted to its primordial form, its colossal earth dragon body unleashing a deafening roar. Instantly, numerous earthen ramparts erupted from the ground, while an onslaught of earth spikes materialized from thin air, hurtling towards the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor.

The Black Crow Demon Emperor offered no retort, instead retreating from its forbidden land with a conflicted expression, halting its flight a hundred miles away. The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor pursued relentlessly, the clash between these two emperors now an unshakeable certainty.

Left behind, a handful of Black Crow Demon Kings faced off against their counterparts from the Celestial Roc lineage. Yet, an eerie stillness prevailed; no demon moved, no word was spoken. All eyes were fixed on the distant duel, a moment where two emperors would determine supremacy, and the lesser demons dared not interfere. Occasionally, Celestial Roc Demon Kings cast glares at the Black Crow Demon Kings, as if accusing them of betrayal. Meanwhile, the Black Crow Demon Kings and Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon Kings paid them no mind, their attention oscillating between vigilance and observing the unfolding battle.

Despite the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor’s recent breakthrough, a subtle current of belief flowed among them: it would not be outmatched. Even if it proved a close contest, the Human Race stood behind it, capable of forging contracts with Demon Emperors and potentially wielding even greater power! They paid no heed to the resentful glances. In fact, a faint hope began to stir within them that the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor might emerge victorious, a success they attributed to the Ye Family’s Spirit Pills, as per their master’s words. Their hopes remained high, anticipating that the Ye Family might bestow upon them Spirit Pills, offering a chance to break through to the Fifth Tier themselves.

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High above the Desert Sea, having put sufficient distance between themselves and the forbidden land, the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor executed a sudden dive, its talons aiming for the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor’s head. A maelstrom of terrifying hurricanes erupted, filling the sky with a blinding deluge of yellow sand and dust, obscuring all vision. The creature’s fearsome speed, akin to a gale, brought it to its target in mere moments.

Yet, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor betrayed no fear, instead wearing a look of mocking amusement. With a guttural roar, the Desert Sea churned, coalescing into three formidable earth dragon phantoms. These spectral dragons bore an uncanny resemblance to the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, indistinguishable in appearance. All four dragons began to spiral in unison; wherever their shadowy forms passed, mountain peaks spontaneously rose from the earth, transforming the dragons into mountains and the mountains into an inescapable prison that seemed to encompass the entire Desert Sea.

The Celestial Roc Demon Emperor paid no heed to the rapidly forming mountain barriers, its gaze fixated solely on the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor. It sought to make the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor pay dearly for its audacious, dismissive demeanor!The descending claw marks possessed a destructive power, capable of crushing any mountain. Despite this, the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor was astonished when the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, instead of evading, donned a thick, golden armor. Upon the armor's explosion, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor vanished without a trace, leaving the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor flabbergasted. "What sorcery is this!" the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor exclaimed. "Your divine soul is so weak; I truly cannot fathom how you achieved Fifth Tier!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor retorted. Its voice, however, originated from various points within the mountain prison, making it impossible for the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor to pinpoint the source, a response laced with pure mockery. The Beast Communication Tower of the Ye Family had fully infused soul power into the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor. This augmentation propelled its divine soul to Fifth Tier even before its physical breakthrough, granting it Fifth Tier divine sense and a demon emperor's aura. Post-breakthrough, its divine soul was now on par with a mid-stage Fifth Tier cultivator. This was its ultimate advantage. Currently utilizing the Earth Concealment Skill within the Desert Sea, it remained undetectable to its foe. "The mountain prison is complete; today, I shall devour the roc!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor proclaimed. Another dragon shadow materialized above the Desert Sea. The four dragon shadows converged in the air, coalescing into a colossal, golden mountain that ensnared the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor. In the ensuing moments, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor initiated a series of intricate finger formulas. The Rock Burst Divine Technique was unleashed without delay. However, to the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's utter dismay, the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor inexplicably materialized amidst a nearby gust of wind. It shot out as if it had instantly teleported, a sight utterly beyond the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's comprehension. Irrespective, it continued forming the necessary hand seals. As the devastating Rock Burst descended, a massive sand-shaped mushroom cloud erupted, obliterating everything in its path. Although the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor managed to escape the immediate blast, it still sustained injuries from the sandstorm, with several brilliant blue feathers shedding. The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor swiftly retaliated with its colossal lizard tail. A direct hit from this attack would have meant the devouring of the Roc and the drinking of its blood. Yet, despite the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's swift action, the strike missed its mark. The Celestial Roc Demon Emperor's speed was simply too formidable. The giant lizard tail merely gouged a pit nearly a hundred feet deep into the earth. The Roc had already ascended high into the sky, denying the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor any further opportunity to employ its Mountain Prison Rock Burst. The Celestial Roc Demon Emperor also recognized that the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor was drawing power from the Desert Sea, and that in the sky, it could not be easily trapped. It then unleashed a barrage of countless flying feathers. Each immense blue feather acted like a broadsword, streaking towards its target instantly. However, upon impacting the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's sand wall, they could only pierce it slightly before dissolving into blue light and vanishing. "Hiding in the sky, planning to drown me with your spittle?" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor stated coolly, its form remaining stationary as it fixed its gaze on its opponent. Engaging its adversary in the sky was a tactical disadvantage; it would naturally avoid such a confrontation. On the surface of the Desert Sea, it felt capable of rivaling even a mid-stage Fifth Tier opponent. Internally, it meticulously reviewed the imperfections within its technique. After all, it had only recently achieved its breakthrough, and its Divine Secret Techniques still required refinement. If the Four Dragon Shadow could successfully capture its foe and the Rock Burst's full power could be unleashed, the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor would undoubtedly meet its end today. "Hmph, do you dare to face me on the Celestial Departure Grassland?" the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor challenged furiously. Observing its opponent's reluctance to ascend, and noting that its own standard Gale Secret Techniques were insufficient to breach the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's formidable defense and sand wall, it let out a cold snort. Its inherent strength lay in its speed, allowing it to close the distance rapidly and deliver a killing blow. However, against the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, this advantage was severely hampered. The Earth's Concealment Skill rendered it impossible to discern the real body from the sand constructs. Even its innate Celestial Roc Storm ability proved ineffective. With a prolonged cry, it retreated into the distance. The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor did not give chase. Its opponent could inflict no significant harm upon it, nor could it truly harm its opponent. Ultimately, its body was not that of a Flood Dragon, its True Essence was not abundant, and its physical speed was not exceptionally high. Naturally, this encounter would not simply be forgotten. Once it achieved further cultivation, it vowed to journey to the Celestial Departure Grassland and reclaim its rightful position!

Not long after, the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor managed to gather three Celestial Roc’s Treasure Feathers. While these were not Lifebound Treasure Feathers, they were deemed Tier Five materials, suitable for refining Magical Treasures of Tier Four High Grade or higher.

Upon the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's return to the forbidden area, the Black Crow Demon Kings and the Celestial Crow Ancient Tree Demon King offered their respectful greetings.

Their expressions underwent a noticeable transformation.

After all, their previous allegiance was based on the strength demonstrated by Tier Five entities.

However, witnessing the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor fail to gain any upper hand in the recent conflict, they found themselves harboring a newfound admiration for the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor.

The admiration for strength within the Demon Race was significantly more pronounced than that observed among cultivators.

"Ensure the Black Crow Flame Ear is nurtured well!" the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor commanded casually before retreating into its cave mansion to commence seclusion.

From the preceding battle, it had gleaned numerous insights that required careful digestion in solitude.

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Over at Celestial Phoenix Oasis, Ye Jingcheng detected the echoes of the battle that transpired in the Desert Sea. Though the distance obscured any visual confirmation, he could vaguely perceive the conflict's presence.

Observing the gradual calming of the Black Crow Forbidden Land and the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor's retreat into seclusion for recovery, he inferred that the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor had likely not emerged victorious.

This event prompted him to reassess his perception of the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor.

After a moment of quiet contemplation, Ye Jingcheng turned his gaze toward Ye Jingyu, who stood behind him.

"Seventh Sister, the cultivation of the Black Crow Flame Ear this time may necessitate your utmost effort!"

"I shall dedicate my full capabilities!" Ye Jingyu responded with eager anticipation.

In terms of extending life and researching Wood Demons, apart from the utilization of Wood Spirit Liquid, she had not yet achieved any substantial breakthroughs.

Now, with the family's provision of a Tier Two Top-Grade Wood Attribute Spirit Beast, her own cultivation had advanced to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. She was naturally eager to yield results that would benefit her clan.

Therefore, her resolve for this endeavor was firm.

"Seventh Sister, also bear in mind not to slacken in your own cultivation; the family still possesses several Wood Demons that can be employed as Communication Beasts!" Ye Jingcheng added as a reminder.

Following this, he led more than ten clan members toward the Black Crow Forbidden Land.

With the potential threat posed by the Celestial Roc Demon Emperor neutralized, the Ye Family could now commence the cultivation of the Black Crow Flame Ear.

His own Red Flame Fox had already demonstrated remarkable results after consuming a Tier Four Black Crow Flame Ear; he even estimated that with the consumption of a few more, the Red Flame Fox might surpass the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon and achieve a breakthrough to the Mid-stage Fourth Tier before it!