Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1539 - 1116: Star Shift, Earth Dragon’s Expression

Above the glacier, Profound Cold Qi permeated endlessly, and Ice Beads even began to fall.

The three men rapidly retreated. They hadn’t expected the Gui Xuan Sect to be hiding a Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

However, just as they were about to leave through the opening of the Mini World, a cold light suddenly flared brightly beneath their feet. Jiang Daorong and Xuan Kui True Monarch’s expressions changed drastically at the same time.

"This is..."

The intense white light stung their eyes. None of the three dared to close their eyes in that moment, forcefully enduring the piercing pain. But when they regained their senses, they were no longer at the entrance of the Mini World. They had clearly arrived at the center of the Mini World, and Ghost Banners were rising all around them.

A full thirty-six Ghost Banners formed a Profound Ghost Roaring Heaven Array. Amidst the rolling black mist, countless little ghosts wailed and roared, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who heard them.

"This is the Star Shift Divine Technique!" Jiang Daorong had heard of this Divine Technique before, which naturally made him even more horrified.

"True Monarch Yin Yuan, aren’t you afraid that we will go out and expose you to True Monarch Xuanming? Faking your own death out of malice is a major taboo in the Demon Sect," Xuan Kui True Monarch said, feeling both angry and somewhat panicked, though he forced himself to remain calm for the moment.

This True Monarch Yin Yuan’s methods were much more troublesome than they had imagined. The Star Shift Divine Technique guaranteed that they could not leave the Mini World, not to mention they still had to face the Profound Ghost Roaring Heaven Array before them. The situation was much worse than anticipated.

"That’s only if you can actually leave." True Monarch Yin Yuan sneered, then formed a Spiritual Technique and directed it toward the Array.

In an instant, over a thousand ghostly faces surged toward the three, intending to swallow them. These ghostly faces bared ferocious fangs, their eyes crimson red, and they didn’t even show much fear toward Spiritual Fire. An ordinary Golden Core Cultivator wouldn’t be able to last a single breath under the assault of these ghostly faces.

Fortunately, Xuan Kui True Monarch and the others were no ordinary Cultivators. Xuan Kui True Monarch took out two Tier Five Spirit Puppets: one was a Fire Cloud Roc Beast Puppet, and the other was a Wood Puppet refined from Celestial Thunder Bamboo. As the two Spirit Puppets unleashed strikes of fire and thunder, the ghostly faces immediately began to struggle continuously, emitting terrifying ghostly shrieks that forced the three of them to seal their hearing.

Furthermore, once their hearing was sealed, Illusions emerged. Fortunately, the thunder and fire were also no ordinary things. After a short while, the ghostly faces turned into black smoke and quickly dissipated in the air. Jiang Daorong then took out a Tier Five Red Fire Wheel Magical Treasure. This Magical Treasure was incredibly sharp and laced with Red Fire, dealing an equally significant blow to the ghostly faces.

However, the situation remained precarious. True Monarch Yin Yuan had clearly not used his full strength, and True Monarch Gui Xiao was eyeing them like a predator from the sidelines.

"Go!" A soft shout rang out, and a Palm Thunder struck forth, erupting in a terrifying crimson color. In an instant, countless ghostly faces contorted and vanished, triggering an even more horrifying, piercing ghostly shriek. Even the entire sky seemed to clear up considerably.

"Qianchen Daoist is a Thunder Cultivator?" Xuan Kui True Monarch and Jiang Daorong were pleasantly surprised. After all, a Thunder Cultivator—even one who had just broken through to the Early Stage of Nascent Soul—held a significant advantage against Evil Cultivators. From what they understood, True Monarch Qianchen was a Fire Cultivator; he was, after all, a Tier Five Alchemist. If that was the case, his chances of defeating True Monarch Gui Xiao were actually quite high.

"I was lucky enough to practice a Thunder Attribute Secret Technique." Ye Jingcheng did not reveal any joy over this temporary success. On the contrary, his eyes were locked onto True Monarch Yin Yuan, who seemed to be activating another Secret Technique at this moment. Unlike the other two, Ye Jingcheng possessed a Pupil Skill, allowing him to see exceptionally clearly.

"We can’t wait any longer, fellow Daoists. He is refining an even more wicked Secret Technique," Ye Jingcheng called out softly.

Immediately after, he summoned the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor. When the massive golden-yellow Flood Dragon appeared, Xuan Kui True Monarch and Jiang Daorong became even more shocked. Still, the two followed his lead. Jiang Daorong took out a Mirror Treasure, while Xuan Kui True Monarch produced a massive piece of dead wood. The dead wood drained the underground earth and began to grow wildly, and Xuan Kui True Monarch merged into it, transforming into a Wood Cultivator with an aura comparable to a Late Stage of Nascent Soul.

True Monarch Yin Yuan leaned on a White Bone Staff. The bone skulls on it constantly chewed on flesh and blood, making it look incredibly ravenous. "A Mid-stage Fifth Tier Flood Dragon, the Spirit Treasure Great Sun Golden Light Mirror, and using a Wood Demon Body to negate the backlash of a Secret Technique... Not bad, not bad. But it’s a pity. Let alone you lot, even if True Monarch Xuanming came here himself, he’d still have to figure out how to leave first."

"Three Nascent Souls and one Flood Dragon Infant will be enough for me to digest for a good while before my breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation stage. When the time comes for me to establish the tenth Ghost Sect, you three Daoists will have played a part in my success!" True Monarch Yin Yuan cackled.

Following that, his White Bone Staff flew out and hovered in the void. Suddenly, a White Bone Staff also appeared upon each of the thirty-six Ghost Banners in the void. These staffs quickly transformed into individual bone dragons, charging rapidly toward the three people and one Flood Dragon.

The bone dragons spewed black smoke, their power indeed extraordinary. However, under the illumination of the Great Sun Golden Light Mirror, they slowly began to melt away. The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor and Ye Jingcheng each unleashed their Divine Techniques, continuously shattering the ghostly faces and bone dragons as well.

As for Xuan Kui True Monarch, his current Combat Power also exceeded Ye Jingcheng’s expectations. Under the cover of the two Thunderfire Beast Puppets, the giant tree he had transformed into pushed open the Array. Countless roots turned into long spears and shot toward the thirty-six Ghost Banners. He had already seen that these Ghost Banners were the Array Foundations. Breaking the Ghost Banners would break the Array.

Seeing this, True Monarch Yin Yuan’s face revealed displeasure. With a wave of his hand, he materialized three Bone Spears and shot them toward Xuan Kui True Monarch. These three Bone Spears were all Mid-stage Fifth Tier Magical Treasures. Their power was immense, and their Penetration Power was particularly terrifying. In the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of Xuan Kui True Monarch.

But even though they pierced through the wooden body Xuan Kui True Monarch had transformed into, they failed to cause any substantial damage. Xuan Kui True Monarch fully displayed his Combat Power, which was comparable to that of a Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

"Why bother? How long can you sustain this Secret Technique?" True Monarch Yin Yuan’s expression finally changed.

After all, at this moment, Xuan Kui True Monarch was still continuously destroying the Ghost Banners. If they were destroyed and the Array vanished, it would affect his Soul Sacrifice Array. Although he was still confident he could kill the three of them, he wouldn’t be able to devour their Divine Souls and Nascent Souls, drastically reducing his gains.

"Gui Xiao, go kill that Thunder Cultivator!" True Monarch Yin Yuan finally sent a Transmission to True Monarch Gui Xiao beside him. In his eyes, Ye Jingcheng was the weakest. By killing Ye Jingcheng, he could separate that Earth Flood Dragon from the group. Moreover, without a Thunder Cultivator, the Bone Dragon Soul King and the Evil Ghosts and vengeful spirits within his Array would annihilate Jiang Daorong, allowing him to put all his effort into soul-sacrificing Xuan Kui True Monarch.

"Yes, Third Martial Uncle!" True Monarch Gui Xiao nodded and finally made his move. He was a bona fide Body Cultivator. Licking his lips, he shot forward. With a single punch, he unleashed a massive Rakshasa Soul Shadow, blasting countless Spirit Woods into ruins. This also stabilized the entire Array once again.

"In your dreams!" Seeing the Spirit Woods crumble, True Monarch Gui Xiao gave a cold shout and charged into the Array, heading straight to kill Ye Jingcheng. "Annoying Thunder Cultivator, die!"

"Finally." Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng was not angry but delighted.

Facing a Late Stage of Nascent Soul, an Early Stage of Nascent Soul, and an Array all at once was incredibly difficult to defend against, even if he released several Demon Emperors. He might even have to expose his Red Flame Fox and Primordial Magnetic Mountain Spirit. But now that the opponent was coming straight for him, things would be much easier to handle.

Ye Jingcheng directly took out the Chessboard Pearl Treasure and pulled the latter into its Chessboard Space.

"Martial Uncle, please do not worry. I will slay him in an instant." Seeing that the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor had not entered, True Monarch Gui Xiao was unconcerned.

In the distance, True Monarch Yin Yuan also nodded. Although Gui Xiao had recently broken through, Yin Yuan was well aware of his strength. Besides, without the Thunder Cultivator, Jiang Daorong’s Spirit Treasure and the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor alone could not withstand the full power of his Array. Xuan Kui True Monarch would be forced to take action as well.

"We can’t let Qianchen Daoist get into trouble. Earth Flood Dragon Daoist, please go in and help him! I can hold them off," Xuan Kui True Monarch said anxiously.

His Body Transformation Secret Technique was undoubtedly powerful and had minimal backlash, but it also consumed a tremendous amount of energy. If Ye Jingcheng was killed, it was a certainty that they would be trapped and killed by the Array. Therefore, at this moment, even if he had to risk injury, he could not watch Ye Jingcheng die.

The Earth Dragon Demon Emperor’s face immediately showed an anxious expression, as if it were equally worried about Ye Jingcheng. It roared and made a move toward the bead floating in the void. Seeing its expression, however, made True Monarch Yin Yuan feel much more reassured.

Although Demon Emperors did not possess weak Spiritual Wisdom, most of them did not know how to hide their expressions and emotions. After all, in their world, there was no need for social pleasantries; they only needed to compete with sharp teeth and claws.

Inside the Chessboard Space, True Monarch Gui Xiao stared at Ye Jingcheng, his eyes full of mockery. "This chessboard Magical Treasure is indeed quite nice. I’ve taken a liking to it."

Ordinary Evil Cultivators who focused on Evil Techniques might fear a Thunder Cultivator like Ye Jingcheng. However, he was actually a Body Cultivator, and the Cultivation Technique he practiced was primarily of the Water Attribute. His fear of Thunder Cultivators was much lower. Therefore, the more Magical Treasures Ye Jingcheng had now, the more he liked it. Since he was the one making the kill, his Third Martial Uncle couldn’t possibly demand his spoils of war, right?

"Is that so?" Ye Jingcheng gave a noncommittal smile.

At that moment, True Monarch Gui Xiao suddenly noticed the reflection of a Red Fox and a Jade Dragon in Ye Jingcheng’s pupils. "Why are there more?!" True Monarch Gui Xiao finally realized that, at some unknown point, an Early Stage of Fifth Tier Jade Flood Dragon and an Early Stage of Fifth Tier Five-tailed Red Fox had appeared beside him.

His face instantly filled with horror, and he attempted to break out of the bead and escape. But Ye Jingcheng had waited painstakingly for this opportunity. How could he possibly let True Monarch Gui Xiao flee?

A streak of bloody light flew out from Ye Jingcheng’s body. It was the Soul Capture power of the Blood Soul Pearl Spiritual Treasure. Against other Nascent Souls, Ye Jingcheng did not dare to use it for fear of backlash. However, against an Early Stage of Nascent Soul Body Cultivator, Ye Jingcheng felt completely at ease.

And the result was very obvious. As the bloody light landed, True Monarch Gui Xiao began to daze out.

At the same time, raging Purple Fire ignited on his body. In the blink of an eye, the Purple Fire transformed into the cyan Cyan Yang Flame. Ordinarily, the Cyan Yang Flame could burn a Cultivator to nothingness in an instant. Yet, falling upon True Monarch Gui Xiao, it failed to burn him to death quickly. The terrifying physical body of a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator was undoubtedly revealed.

"It seems I will also need to put some thought into Body Refining," Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but mutter upon seeing the power of a Body Cultivator.

Of course, even as he voiced his lament, his hands didn’t stop moving. As the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon struck down with a claw, he simultaneously unleashed the Purple Extreme Sword.

BOOM!

Although the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon was at the Early Stage of Fifth Tier, its physical body was no inferior to an ordinary Mid-stage Fifth Tier Demon Emperor, let alone when matching up against a Human Race Body Cultivator. True Monarch Gui Xiao’s physical body began to crack. Compounded by the terrifying Cyan Yang Flame, he had no time to deploy his Magical Treasures and abilities. He could only pull out his Nascent Soul, hoping to use Teleportation to escape.

But how could Ye Jingcheng’s Purple Extreme Sword give him that chance?

A single sword strike cleaved his Nascent Soul in half, and it was directly swallowed by the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon. Even in death, True Monarch Gui Xiao never expected that his first battle at the Nascent Soul stage would turn out to be his last.

The Dream-Devouring Worms were already in Seclusion. Although Ye Jingcheng wanted to perform a Soul Search, he was powerless to do so at this moment, so he simply killed him outright.