Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1348 - 951: The Might of Jinguang Temple and the Scroll

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Previously on Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book...
The cultivators return to a bustling town within the Secret Realm, where survivors have reaped considerable rewards. Ye Jingcheng ascends the mountain to meet True Monarch Xu Huai, who reveals that Ye Jingcheng's contributions have earned him three choices: joining the Righteous Sect, becoming an Honored Guest Elder of Wangqing Prefecture, or selecting a magical treasure from the sect's vault. Impressed by the potential for alchemy tasks and strengthening his ties with influential figures, Ye Jingcheng chooses to become an Honored Guest Elder and selects the scroll of the Bright Moon Bead.

The mist atop the peak grew thicker, and visibility decreased significantly.

Xuhua True Monarch, clad in a yellow robe, landed in front of the palace, with Prince Wang by his side.

Both of their gazes were fixed on the distance, watching as that figure vanished into the vast white mist.

"This person seems to have some background. He might become your aid in the future. He’s agreed to assist you this time," Xuhua True Monarch stated after a while.

"Thank you, Master Uncle. This Master Qianchen is indeed extremely mysterious," Prince Wang replied, repeatedly cupping his hands.

"No need to thank me. This is partly due to you; it’s evident this person is not easily coerced or tempted. He trusts you; otherwise, he wouldn’t agree even if treasures were offered!"

"Cultivate diligently, for there might be chaos in the Great Yu Realm soon." When Xuhua True Monarch said this, his expression also grew more solemn.

"Is it because that Tier Six Sun-Rising Immortal Ganoderma was taken by an unknown small sect?"

"Small sect? Hardly, it involves shadows of the Buddhist Sect’s Golden Light Temple and other forces. Some are likely dissatisfied with the division of territory and resources."

"Moreover, the Penglai Demon Sect is becoming excessive, substantiating their Dao through mortality, seizing Dao for self-cultivation, is too damaging to the natural laws. Golden Light Temple might seize this opportunity to settle in the Eastern Domain, and they might not only have one Divine Monarch of Divinity Transformation."

"Master Uncle, wouldn’t that be beneficial to our Central Domain Immortal Sect and Immortal Race?" Prince Wang spoke again.

"It’s not that simple. Though the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Domains each claim dominion and may occasionally confront each other, their goals and ambitions never cease above the Five Sects of the Central Domain."

"Profound Celestial Demon Sect’s recent attack and attempt to seize treasures from us hints at their view of the impending great changes; they’ve grown impatient."

"Luckily, the Spirit Medicine given to Master Zheng Yuan was not stolen, nor was the Tai Chu Xuan Yuan Geng Crystal taken." Xuhua True Monarch finished, still somewhat worried.

That time was indeed perilous, three Nascent Souls ambushed them. If he hadn’t brought a Spirit Treasure, or if he had been drawn into the array, his life would have been at risk.

Moreover, the Righteous Sect discovered a Secret Realm in the Lower Immortal Realm and obtained a Tier Six Cloud Jade King Lotus. Though this spiritual medicine isn’t particularly great for Tier Six, it can still enhance Divine Monarch Zheng Yuan’s cultivation.

And the Xuan Yuan Geng Crystal is exceptional, it’s a Tier Five Top-Grade Spiritual Material, which can refine a Tier Five Top-Grade Treasure Flying Sword, and if combined with other materials, it might refine a Tier Six Flying Sword Treasure.

This is why he chose to rescue despite knowing the danger.

Upon hearing Xuhua True Monarch’s words, Prince Wang remained silent.

He also understood that this meant the friction among border cultivators would intensify, leading to the two sects potentially waging war again and redefining territories.

It’s possible that the agreement for Southern Wilderness Province’s Immortal Sect non-intervention might collapse one day.

These mansion masters, even markets, would no longer be absolutely safe; an era of chaotic battles might soon arrive.

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In another Secret Realm within the Earth Immortal Realm.

Here, Eastern Domain cultivators gathered, comparable to those of the Righteous Sect.

All sects occupied a Spirit Mountain, giving a sense of Eastern Domain sects establishing new branches concurrently.

Among them was a Spirit Mountain fluttering with cyan flags, and a Cyan River meandered above it.

This is precisely where the cultivators of Qinghe Sect settled.

True Monarch Qinghe was also present, but at this moment, his expression was devoid of any joy.

Beside him only stood some Golden Core cultivators of Qinghe Sect, with no sign of True Monarch Beihai.

Just then, Celestial Corpse True Monarch flew over from afar.

Unlike entering the Secret Realm, Celestial Corpse True Monarch was alone this time.

"It’s confirmed, Medicine King Valley has betrayed the Immortal Sect. Once the Earth Immortal Realm concludes, we shall jointly attack Medicine King Valley. With Medicine King Valley possessing a Tier Five High-Grade Spirit Medicine Garden, our sects’ losses can be compensated, and birthing new Nascent Souls will soon follow!" Celestial Corpse True Monarch comforted.

"Celestial Corpse Daoist, I still need to guard my junior brother’s spirit for a period. At that time, I will arrange for the clan members within the sect." True Monarch Qinghe was unwilling to speak further.

At this moment, he was devoid of earlier ambition.

He believed, with two Mid-Stage Nascent Souls like him and Beihai, even within the Earth Immortal Realm, they should face little threat.

And so it was; they jointly slew Tian Dao True Monarch. Although the Celestial Blade Nine Techniques were immensely formidable, they couldn’t withstand four Nascent Souls.

Only by entering the Upper Immortal Realm and witnessing the near hundred Nascent Souls battle could one understand how insignificant Mid-Stage Nascent Souls are when placed before the Great Yu Realm and other major realms.

In the battle over the Tier Six Transformation Spirit Medicine, a dozen Nascent Souls perished; Medicine King Valley lost two Nascent Souls, and one body was destroyed.

His junior brother, True Monarch Beihai, also died in that Tier Six spiritual medicine contention.

Thus, even knowing that Medicine King Valley offended the Penglai Immortal Sect, he didn’t wish to visit Medicine King Valley.

After all, Medicine King Valley’s strength includes seven Nascent Souls, and if it dared to collude with Golden Light Temple Immortal Sect, they’d surely have preparations.

Now, Qinghe Sect lacks a Nascent Soul; he only wishes to return and guard Qinghe Sect, waiting for a new Nascent Soul to emerge in the sect, which was also True Monarch Beihai’s dying wish.

Here, he glanced toward the location of Taiyi Sect and Tian Dao Sect.

Those two sects were now extremely low-profile, neither possessing Nascent Souls.

Even their Golden Core cultivators suffered significant losses.

Seeing this, True Monarch Qinghe’s expression slightly improved.

Though he didn’t know how Sikong Ziming of Taiyi Sect died, Qinghe Sect’s unification of the Yan Kingdom was imminent.

Seeing True Monarch Qinghe’s loss of fighting spirit, Celestial Corpse True Monarch shook his head and departed without further comment.

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Within the Cyan Jade Lake Secret Realm, Ye Jingcheng returned to his own pavilion.

He took out the scroll and carefully examined it.

This scroll is somewhat similar to a Talisman Treasure; it can manifest some power, and one can even feel the Divine Techniques of the Bright Moon Bead within it.

The reason he chose this Spirit Treasure Scroll was that it belonged to Xu Huai True Monarch, and imitating it would naturally increase its power.

At this moment, as he employed the Star Illusion Eye, he could see a giant bright moon situated in the center of the scroll.

All around was darkness, the bright moon alone in the sky, myriad thoughts surfacing in his mind.

Various memories also emerged...

After an unknown amount of time, Ye Jingcheng finally awoke.

Upon regaining awareness, he discovered that his back was already drenched with cold sweat.

Even though Ye Jingcheng possessed a vast Divine Sense not far from the Nascent Soul stage, at this moment, in front of this Magical Treasure, he remained lost for so long.

In terms of Illusion Skill alone, even an Early Stage Nascent Soul might be fooled.

This Magical Treasure is indeed extraordinary, perhaps the most powerful within that scroll.

Moreover, with this scroll, Ye Family might be able to use it for imitation to create a Bright Moon Bead Treasure, and Ye Family could begin research on Spirit Treasures.

This made Ye Jingcheng delighted while also pondering Xu Huai True Monarch’s intentions.

However, even after contemplating for a long time, Ye Jingcheng couldn’t figure it out.

Only then did he give up.

He brewed a pot of Spirit Tea and sat in meditation for a while.

When his mental state returned to optimal condition, he continued refining pills.

With only more than two months left in the Earth Immortal Realm, the last month will hardly have anyone seeking him for Spirit Pill refining, hence he planned to take advantage of the remaining time to refine more.

As Xu Huai True Monarch stated, this time his Spirit Medicine would not be withheld.

Even the initial thirty percent would be waived.

Currently, by refining pills, he had received eight Tier Four Spiritual Medicines, including auxiliary medicines for Advancement Pills.

With another month left, he naturally wanted to refine more.

In the ensuing period, Ye Jingcheng was almost entirely immersed in pill refining.

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Two months quietly passed, and in the small pavilion, Ye Jingcheng awakened.

Unexpectedly, the pill refining task continued until the last half month; he received eleven Tier Four Spiritual Medicines, and the Spirit Pills that were successfully refined allowed him to keep a few for himself due to the decent Number of Pills Formed.

This short span of pill refining over two to three months surpassed the benefits from the pill refining tasks he accepted over thirty years at Xiaoshan Market.

In the final days, he also consumed a Spirit Pill that enhanced his Cultivation, refining it to the present stage.

Though his Cultivation was still somewhat distant from the Golden Core Peak, Ye Jingcheng was extremely satisfied.

He stood up, extending his Divine Sense outward; the Spiritual Energy of the Earth Immortal Realm began to stir, with denser fog.

Numerous cultivators also appeared on the streets.

Some were exchanging Spirit Medicine; some were already awaiting the end of the Earth Immortal Realm.

Ye Jingcheng stepped onto the streets; he didn’t wish to continue cultivating for those few remaining days and began examining various Spirit Medicines.

Ye Jingcheng was surprised to find that there were not only Spirit Medicine for sale here but also Secret Realm information and maps of the Earth Immortal Realm.

This made Ye Jingcheng’s eyes light up; next time, Ye Family would surely return, and having more maps would allow them to seize more advantages.

Unfortunately, the maps were expensive and their accuracy questionable, so he eventually gave up.

Within two days, he only managed to exchange for a few Spirit Medicines.

On the third day, fog dispersed on the mountain peak, and numerous Nascent Souls flew out, totaling twelve Nascent Souls appearing before the crowd.

"The Secret Realm is concluding, the Earth Immortal Realm is ending!" One Nascent Soul, even more stern-faced than Xu Huai True Monarch, spoke.

The voice was like rolling thunder.

Everyone exited the Secret Realm, landing outside the Earth Immortal Realm; Spiritual Light surfaced on everyone, and the guiding Spiritual Record of the Earth Immortal Platform began to materialize.

This Spiritual Record transformed into a ball of light, engulfing everyone.

As Ye Jingcheng was engulfed by the Spiritual Light, he dissolved his Soul Contract with a Five Poison Bee.

This was due to Ye Xuecang and Ye Xuefan not knowing the situation outside.

They might miss the time guided by the Earth Immortal Platform.

With the Spiritual Light radiating, Ye Jingcheng closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he found himself at the Earth Immortal Platform of the Righteous Sect within the Central Domain.

Beside the Earth Immortal Platform, Divine Monarch Zheng Yuan was still standing there, presently gazing at everyone.

Behind Divine Monarch Zheng Yuan, there was a mirror.

"Everyone, come here to tally your gains; the Immortal Sect offers free identification of Spirit Medicine." Behind the monarch, there was a pavilion, and before the pavilion, a Nascent Soul accompanied by several Golden Cores also spoke.