Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1543 - 1120: Heaven-Stabilizing Treasure Mirror, Soul Chasing
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Outside the Profound Cold Mini World, a massive Profound Celestial Sail Ship pierced through the clouds and flew over, finally hovering above the Abyssal Dark River.
The river remained freezing and turbulent, and the two banks of the abyss were still extremely treacherous.
Several figures descended. Everyone wore a solemn expression, and leading them was a tall and robust man. His face was covered with numerous spirit patterns, exuding an indescribable sinister aura.
His eyes were like stars. After glancing at the river abyss, he turned to True Monarch Gui Xuan. "Gui Xuan, how do you explain this? Is this your family’s seclusion ground?"
Falling half a step behind him, True Monarch Gui Xuan was naturally filled with towering rage at this moment. After all, the death and injury of two Nascent Soul Cultivators in the sect was a devastating blow to the Gui Xuan Sect. But right now, he didn’t dare to show it in front of the man before him. He merely kept nodding respectfully.
True Monarch Jie Ye before him was different from True Monarch Xuanming, who only managed Nanman Province. He was secretly sent by the Profound Celestial Demon Sect to supervise the setup of the World Gate Grand Array. He was a Late-Stage Nascent Soul Body Cultivator and one of the five Great Demon Monarchs of the Profound Celestial Demon Sect. Therefore, his status was even higher than that of True Monarch Xuanming.
"Lord Jie Ye, this place used to be a demon-nurturing ground of the Celestial Demon Sect. After my Gui Xuan Sect took it over, we discovered that the Cold Qi here was extraordinary. Upon further investigation, we realized there was actually a Cold Jade Vein inside. Gui Xiao is a Body Cultivator, so it was naturally suitable for him to consolidate his Cultivation inside. Furthermore, there is a lot of special Cold Jade in there, which are the treasures that the Gui Xuan Sect intended to hand over in the future," True Monarch Gui Xuan answered calmly. He wasn’t worried about being exposed. The fact that the Profound Celestial Sect hadn’t held them accountable meant that the Righteous Sects had done this. And those Mansion Masters of the Righteous Sects wouldn’t possibly leave the Cold Jade Ore behind.
Coupled with the terrifying traces caused by the Nascent Soul battle, even without entering, he knew that there wouldn’t be any Ten Thousand Year Cold Marrow left inside. There probably wouldn’t even be traces of Thousand-Year Cold Marrow. This was not his confidence in himself, but his confidence in all Cultivators in the world who defied the heavens to advance, especially with the impending war between the two great Immortal Sects.
"Lord Jie Ye, this is the third time in nearly a century that the Righteous Sects have deeply penetrated our Nanman Province. They truly act as if there is no one in our Nanman Province! This time, even if I have to risk my life, I will find their traces!" Seeing that the other party had no intention of pursuing the matter, True Monarch Gui Xuan repeatedly shouted in anger.
Saying this, he waved his sleeves, and four Dharma Banners immediately shot out, heading toward the four cardinal directions. Dark clouds burst open, and Evil Ghosts surged from the banners. In an instant, ten thousand ghosts wailed as they rolled forth. These ghosts poured into the dark river and entered the mini world. However, just like last time, they appeared utterly bewildered. Clearly, the traces had been wiped clean once again.
But at this moment, True Monarch Gui Xuan didn’t stop. His profound eyes narrowed, and he suddenly inhaled deeply before exhaling strangely. Crimson blood spewed out, but bizarrely, the blood quickly turned as black as ink and transformed into a series of eerie spirit patterns. They finally landed in the middle of the four Ghost Banners. Suddenly, another gate opened in the void, and countless ghostly voices roared from within. Finally, an incomplete Soul Shadow emerged. At first glance, this Soul Shadow looked somewhat similar to Gui Xiao.
The moment this Soul Shadow appeared, all the Fierce Ghosts immediately formed up in a line, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws as they roared in unison. As a profound and mysterious syllable was uttered, all the Evil Ghosts seemed to gain clarity of vision and surged toward the end of the Abyssal Mansion.
"There! There must be a Teleportation Array in that direction!" True Monarch Gui Xuan said.
Hearing this, True Monarch Jie Ye also quickly took out an Ancient Bronze Round Mirror. The spirit patterns on the mirror were extremely strange, emitting a texture unique to Spirit Treasures. Moreover, the Treasure Communication Technique didn’t just activate one layer, but a full three layers. It revealed immense Spiritual Might, making True Monarch Gui Xuan beside him feel unparalleled palpitations.
On the mirror, an area of a million miles instantly flashed by, one scene after another. The view finally landed on a small mountain. The Temporary Teleportation Array inside the mountain was also revealed before everyone. The Spiritual Light of the mirror also turned black, clearly locking down the void.
This made the others feel that it was incredibly miraculous. After all, a Spirit Treasure that could be activated from such a great distance was simply too unbelievable. However, thinking of the latter’s Cultivation as a Great Cultivator and the Spirit Treasure, they could understand.
The group continued to pilot the massive Spiritual Ship and swiftly departed. Only after nearly an hour did they arrive at the end of the Abyssal Mansion.
"We’re late. There are traces of an Array being activated. They must have also used a Tier Five Top-Grade Spiritual Ship," True Monarch Jie Ye said with a gloomy face.
He possessed a Tier Five Top-Grade Spiritual Ship, so the five great factions of the Righteous Sects definitely had them as well. This was not a rare thing. Although they had Teleportation Arrays in their mansion territories, they had been delayed for quite some time by Liu Zhou State Governor in Jiayuan Prefecture, and they also spent a lot of time rushing to the Demon Abyss.
"Lord..." True Monarch Gui Xuan immediately asked in hesitation.
"Let’s go, back to Jiayuan Prefecture. Since those Righteous Sects like to play, we will play a big game. Announce the assembly of all factions above the Golden Core stage in Nanman Province! In addition, order the Nascent Soul Cultivators of Southern Celestial Province and Nanxuan Province to assemble as well. Issue the Profound Celestial Order!" True Monarch Jie Ye said directly.
As soon as these words were spoken, the others felt a chill of fear and stood there dumbfounded. This posture clearly indicated that the Great War of the Immortal Sects was about to begin. Although they wanted to slaughter their way to the Righteous Sects, they absolutely didn’t want the two great Immortal Sects to intervene. But now that True Monarch Jie Ye had spoken, they had no ability to refuse.
"I know what you are worried about. The newly ascended Ye Family of Xiaoshan Prefecture is actually a family from Eastern Domain Yan Kingdom. Through some unknown fortune, they were teleported to the Central Domain and even gained the favor of the Righteous Sects. They broke through to the Nascent Soul stage and supported a Demon Emperor. As long as we can wipe out this Ye Family, not only can we obtain a Spirit Treasure, but we will also receive a stalk of Dragon Soul Grass and many other gifts from True Monarch Penglai. If you do this well, Nascent Soul Pills might not be out of the question," True Monarch Jie Ye explained.
Upon hearing this, they became even more alarmed and bewildered, but they could also understand. The strength of the Profound Celestial Demon Sect was naturally slightly superior to that of the Righteous Sects. It was just that the five great Immortal Sects of the Central Domain shared a bitter hatred for a common enemy and formed a united front. Now that the two great Demon Sects had joined forces, they naturally had more confidence.
"In addition, if there are no surprises, Qingguan Divine Monarch of the Ouyang Family should have already perished. At that time, of the Nine Great Immortal Sects, only eight will remain, and factions like yours and mine will be able to expand significantly." After True Monarch Jie Ye finished speaking, he also took out a Spiritual Ship and headed toward Miezheng Pass in Jiayuan Prefecture.
Not far from where they had departed, deep underground beneath a mysterious cliff, an Ancient Gemstone Coffin was quietly buried. Its color completely blended with the surroundings, and not a single trace of aura leaked out. Inside the stone coffin, three figures were sitting in meditation.
After an unknown amount of time, Xuan Kui True Monarch finally spoke up, "Thanks again to Qianchen Daoist for saving us once more."
"We were acting together, each displaying our strengths. There is no talk of saving," Ye Jingcheng shook his head and replied via Transmission.
They had actually rushed there with all their might, but True Monarch Gui Xuan also reacted extremely quickly, instantly withdrawing from Jiayuan Prefecture. Moreover, when he used a Secret Technique, Ye Jingcheng, using his Star Illusion Eye, unexpectedly saw some extremely concealed Blood Qi emanating from his own body. He then knew that True Monarch Gui Xuan behind them had somehow managed to track him.
If they continued to head toward the Teleportation Array according to their previous plan, they would definitely be caught. That was why they hid in the Ancient Gemstone Coffin. At the same time, they allowed the backup plan left by Xuan Kui True Monarch to first activate the Temporary Teleportation Array and leave. Ye Jingcheng himself and the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor had both tested this Ancient Treasure. When fully activated, even the Divine Sense of a Late-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator would definitely not discover a single clue.
Unless a Divinity Transformation Cultivator appeared, hiding right where they were was the safest option. Now that half a day had passed, the result proved them right. It was just that they now had to figure out a way to withdraw from Nanman Province.
"I still have a Teleportation Array in Cyan Ox Mansion of Southern Celestial Province..." Right at this moment, Jiang Daorong also spoke up.
Hearing this, the three of them all immediately breathed a sigh of relief. The distance from Abyssal Mansion in Nanman Province to Southern Wilderness Province was not short. If they really had to travel on foot, there would be many dangers. But with a Teleportation Array, it would be much safer. Furthermore, Abyssal Mansion was not far from Southern Celestial Province, which could be considered doing the exact opposite of what the enemy expected.
"However, logically speaking, Xiao Zhumu Daoist said he would appear in Miezheng City, and Xingyuan True Monarch definitely did as well. Yet, this didn’t tie down True Monarch Gui Xuan, and he even managed to unleash such a powerful Secret Technique. I’m afraid the situation is rather terrible," Xuan Kui True Monarch lamented.