Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1477 - 1057: True Intentions, Dead End

In front of Lingyun Peak, everyone was thoroughly astounded. They had guessed that the Penglai Sect would come, but they never expected them to bring a gift—let alone such a massive one. A Cultivation Technique that allowed one to cultivate to the Nascent Soul realm was something that most of the Purple Mansion and Golden Core powers present did not possess.

This was also why many powers still failed their breakthroughs even if they chanced upon a treasure meant to help one reach the Nascent Soul realm. Treasure Medicines were only part of the equation; the other part was Cultivation Techniques, along with insights and legacies. It was just that all the major large sects only ever sang praises of the miraculous effects of Treasure Medicines and Spirit Pills, never publicizing High-tier Techniques.

Even the Golden Core cultivators of the Jiang Family and the Li Family hesitated at this moment. For the Penglai Sect to present such a grand gift, it was entirely possible that they had already bought out the Ye Family. After all, the Ye Family’s foundation was still shallow despite their immense strength, making it highly likely that the Penglai Sect would try to rope them in.

"There’s something fishy going on here," Li Shangwu sent a transmission to his son, Li Quanxian.

Following that, he even sent a transmission to the Ye Family’s Golden Core cultivators about how the Celestial Corpse Sect had been recklessly distributing Cultivation Techniques. He hadn’t brought it up earlier out of fear of unexpected variables. Now, however, he spoke up to serve as a reminder to the Ye Family. This Cultivation Technique could very well create a rift between Medicine King Valley and the Ye Family.

Naturally, most ordinary cultivators would never imagine that this Cultivation Technique might not be a path to the Immortal Path, but rather a Technique for Seizing the Dao and Purifying the Heart.

Ye Jingcheng did not believe for a second that the Penglai Sect had any good intentions. On the contrary, he felt this was an out-and-out open conspiracy. If the Ye Family failed to handle it properly, conflicts would naturally arise between the Inner Hall and the outer hall, as well as between core and non-core members.

In the past, any High-tier Technique obtained by the Ye Family would only be known to the higher-ups, who would then seek out suitable Ye Family Members and instruct them in its cultivation. Everyone who practiced it would also keep it a strict secret. Because of this, most Ye Family Members had no idea just how deep the family’s foundations truly ran. They would simply strive to grow stronger in order to learn more of the family’s secrets. It was just like how Ye Jingcheng had been in the past—after cultivating diligently, he was able to learn more of the Ye Family’s Cultivation Techniques and foundations, becoming a beneficiary of the system himself. This created an excellent, healthy cycle of competition within the family.

But now, with the appearance of two Top-tier Techniques capable of cultivating to the Nascent Soul realm, those Ye Family Members would inevitably harbor some thoughts. Those ignorant of possession and Dao-seizing would try everything to inquire about it for their sons, daughters, or even themselves. If the Ye Family indiscriminately forbade them from cultivating it, their faith in the family would waver, and the Penglai Sect would grow suspicious. Yet, if the Ye Family allowed them to practice it, it would be leading them to their doom. Under this paradox, the once-unified Ye Family would begin to fracture from within, making it exceedingly easy for enemies to find a weakness.

"Thank you, three Daoists." Ye Jingcheng was the first to react, stepping forward to guide the three into the grand hall.

What made Ye Jingcheng even more furious was that Shengyun True Monarch and True Monarch Chi Xue were constantly inspecting him. Their probing was not covert in the slightest. While others couldn’t feel it, he experienced it vividly. In the Cultivation Realm, this was barefaced provocation. Ye Jingcheng could have even lost his temper right then and there, but he refrained. He knew they were likely waiting for him to do exactly that. From questioning the lack of an invitation right off the bat to this unbridled inspection, they were betting that he wouldn’t dare make a move.

Realizing this, after inviting the three onto the high platform, Ye Jingcheng turned toward Jinling True Monk and True Monarch Qingchen in the distance and made the introductions. "Three Daoists, these two are Jinling True Monk of Jinguang Temple and True Monarch Qingchen of Medicine King Valley."

Ye Jingcheng had no intention of confronting the Penglai Sect directly. Naturally, the best response at this moment was no response at all. Letting those who could handle them step up was the perfect solution. And True Monarch Qingchen did not disappoint him.

"Saint King Daoist, you arrived at the perfect time. Our Sect recently discovered a junior who was subjected to Possession by an old monster, and we’re just discussing how to resolve the matter!" True Monarch Qingchen spoke up boldly, seeing how little face the trio was giving.

As soon as these words were spoken, Shengyun True Monarch couldn’t help but frown, while True Monarch Chi Xue beside him let out a cold snort.

"Just kill them. What is there to resolve?" True Monarch Chi Xue’s tone was absolutely freezing.

Clearly, he knew that Medicine King Valley had likely figured something out. They weren’t surprised by this either; after all, Medicine King Valley previously possessed the Penglai Sect’s Dao Embryos, but over the last century, they had all vanished inexplicably. Their only fear was that Medicine King Valley would announce it to the public, informing all the Eastern Domain cultivators. If that happened, they wouldn’t be able to silence everyone even if they tried. Back in the day, the Penglai Sect had been somewhat radical in its early stages in pursuit of rapid development, spreading its influence throughout all the Eastern Domain Countries.

"Fair enough," True Monarch Qingchen replied, dialing back a bit as he observed the trio’s sheer arrogance. While the Penglai Sect was afraid Medicine King Valley would fight back in desperation, Medicine King Valley was equally afraid that the Penglai Sect would lash out recklessly. This was precisely why they had spent the last few years working tirelessly to ally with other Nascent Soul powers—they needed to make the Penglai Sect sufficiently wary.

After this exchange, neither side was in the mood to speak, and they didn’t discuss anything else.

The banquet segment of the Nascent Soul ceremony finally arrived.

Ye Jingcheng instructed his family members to serve the Spirit Banquet. Of course, quite a few of the cultivators serving the feast were actually from the Tian Dao Sect. Serving the Spirit Tea, Spirit Eels, and Spirit Wine was something the Ye Family was exceptionally familiar with, having already hosted such an event once before, so no major errors occurred.

In secret, True Monarch Qingchen also sent a transmission to Ye Jingcheng. True Monarch Bailian and another Nascent Soul cultivator had already teleported over covertly.