Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 972 - 677: Reaching an Agreement

In the majestic hall, several sticks of sandalwood incense burned leisurely, generating a thin haze that wrapped around the whole palace.

Beside the haze, a protective array enveloped the side chamber.

Amid the fumes, Master Zitian's silhouette grew even more indistinct and enigmatic.

He advanced unhurriedly, halting five feet distant, his eyes fixed on Ye Jingcheng.

Though positioned lower, his stare made it feel like Ye Jingcheng peered up from beneath.

This bore no resemblance to his clash with Master Xi Wang back in the Taichang Mountain Range.

Right now, he resembled a divine being from the heavens.

"Do you think pretending to be Celestial Blessing will stop me from killing you?"

Master Zitian's tone carried icy detachment, and the term "kill" unleashed a fierce killing intent upon Ye Jingcheng, making every hair on his skin rise in alarm.

However, Ye Jingcheng merely shook his head.

The Desolate Body activated as well, effortlessly absorbing that overwhelming pressure.

"Whether I am Celestial Blessing or not is unimportant; what matters is that I know the situation of the Taiyi Sect isn’t good!" Ye Jingcheng replied while shaking his head, appearing utterly unperturbed by Master Zitian’s killing aura.

"Whether it’s Zitian Daoist or even Elder Zi Ming’s avatar, I believe we all have a need for cooperation!" Ye Jingcheng pressed on.

Those words finally altered Master Zitian’s expression, as though he pondered how Ye Jingcheng had figured it out.

Noticing that, Ye Jingcheng offered a faint smile.

His suspicions solidified further.

The figure before him wasn’t the true Master Zitian, but rather an avatar of True Monarch Zi Ming.

This clarified True Master San Yuan’s earlier dismissiveness.

In truth, he and Master Miaofa had arrived purely for show, brushed off with mere casual remarks.

The real authority over the Ye Family’s fate rested solely with True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar.

Yet Master Miaofa remained oblivious.

"A need for cooperation requires equal strength: Medicine King Valley and Taiyi Sect, Taiyi Sect and Tian Dao Sect. How many are hidden within Beast Desolate?"

"I don’t know how many are in Beast Desolate. My Ye Family doesn’t have many people; we’re only backed by the Taihang Mountain Range." Ye Jingcheng denied outright with a shake of his head.

He couldn’t possibly admit ties to Beast Desolate, regardless of the other’s assumptions.

Those originating from Beast Desolate differed vastly from bearers of Beast Desolate lineage.

Master Zitian clearly bristled at Ye Jingcheng’s answer.

His face turned colder by the second.

He appeared ready to explode and seize Ye Jingcheng without warning.

"Relying on the Earth Dragon Demon King? Or the Three-eyed Demon King? Or the Silver Moon Demon King? Or the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor?"

Ye Jingcheng offered no response then, only staring in quiet defiance.

He had pinpointed the Desert Sea Transmission Array’s position and amassed sufficient forces.

Ye Jingcheng brimmed with assurance at this juncture.

After all, many Nascent Souls had departed Taiyi Sect for the Celestial Horse Sea Domain.

While Ye Jingcheng stared mutely, True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar stayed quiet for some time too.

Suddenly, it broke the silence:

"How do we cooperate?"

"We will ensure no beast tide in the Taihang Mountain Range and provide an additional Nascent Soul combat power when Tian Dao Sect is under attack, jointly resisting Qinghe Sect!" Ye Jingcheng shot back.

"What if I say no?" Master Zitian refused with a headshake.

"Then tens of thousands from the Ye Family will perish, Yan Kingdom’s Taiyi Sect devoured by the beast tide, reduced to a hollow name, paving the way for Qinghe’s dominance!" Ye Jingcheng clenched his fist, eyes burning with determination, unleashing his own wave of killing intent.

Though not matching the avatar’s intensity, his determination shone unyieldingly, beyond doubt.

These statements instantly sparked murderous vibes from the ’Master Zitian’ ahead, all aimed squarely at Ye Jingcheng.

Forced to step back, Ye Jingcheng was merely at Early Stage of Golden Core; despite the Profound Desolate Dominating Body Secret Manual, the disparity loomed immense.

"Bring in Beast Desolate, my Taiyi Sect can add one more Nascent Soul, with my True Monarch’s wife, how could Qinghe Sect withstand?" ’Master Zitian’ countered openly, dropping any pretense of being separate from True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar.

Ye Jingcheng’s assurance swelled even more.

A True Monarch avatar engaging in talks signified volumes on its own.

Taiyi Sect truly teetered on the brink.

They had repelled wolves only to chase tigers, yet couldn’t consume the tiger and welcomed wolves anew.

Wolves and tigers now eyed them hungrily in unison.

"Once again, we are not Beast Desolate!"

"If my Ye Family possessed treasures, wouldn’t they have been discovered after all these years? Wouldn’t Penglai Immortal Sect arrive personally? Besides, if summoned forward without any treasures, who would they suspect?"

"Moreover, if the Beast Desolate label gets pinned on us, Qinghe Sect could evade East Sea duties, and even counterattack by accusing Taiyi Sect of Beast Desolate alliance, skipping the need to strike Tian Dao Sect first!"

"Medicine King Valley and Cyan Spirit Trading Association are trapped in turmoil, making it unlikely they’ll back Taiyi Sect at this point!" Ye Jingcheng pressed on smoothly.

With every word he uttered, the killing intent from True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar faded further.

These points stood as irrefutable truths.

Anyone watching could recognize it; True Monarch Zi Ming might resist accepting it, but the reality persisted.

Taiyi Sect’s top worry right now wasn’t outsiders or Penglai Immortal Sect, but rather Qinghe Sect and Medicine King Valley.

Even should they ally with Tian Dao Sect, remember Qinghe Sect could link up with Celestial Corpse Sect too.

Unlike other sects, Celestial Corpse Sect thrives in war by collecting numerous powerful corpses, essential for their cultivation.

No oaths required—just inform them it’s a chance to crush the weak with superior force, and they’ll charge full throttle.

After these arguments, True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar fell quiet for an extended period.

"Does this reflect the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor’s desire?" True Monarch Zi Ming inquired once more.

"It doesn’t matter whose desire it is; just understand my Ye Family serves as Taiyi Sect vassal, fully committed to Taiyi Sect!"

"Once this turmoil passes, my Ye Family will push further into Taihang Mountain Range; Taiyi Sect can then denounce Qinghe Sect’s false accusations!"

"You could also check if Qinghe Sect has forged a sword array surpassing Profound River Infinite; after stirring up that huge beast tide, they must have killed masses of demon beasts!" Ye Jingcheng kept going.

"Of course, if Elder Zi Ming handles it right and secures the Zhang Family’s Spirit Gathering Array, it could boost chances for Nascent Soul breakthroughs."

Having said that, Ye Jingcheng stopped talking.

He had laid out every benefit and connection, striving to tie his sway as closely as possible to the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor.

The only regret was lacking the White-Browed Cyan Wolf; it would have made the case far more persuasive.

Relative to the Earth Dragon Demon King, the Demon Emperor’s menace loomed much larger!

And it unsettled True Monarch Zi Ming even more.

After all, Taiyi Sect confronted a direct beast tide risk from Taihang Mountain; a real outbreak could unleash utter disaster.

Particularly with Qinghe Sect unlikely to offer aid.

Backed by Upper Qing River, they hold terrain edges against beast tides; so if one strikes, Qinghe Sect would focus on wiping out Taiyi Sect before any joint defense.

"Alright, I accept, but if proof emerges to expose you, don’t fault Taiyi Sect for showing no mercy!" True Monarch Zi Ming yielded at last.

He then appended:

"Beyond this, one condition: Ye Family’s reach must stay within Taihang Commandery. Should your Beast Desolate grow substantially later, turn east—pick any spot in Qinghe Sect territory!"

"No issue there!" Ye Jingcheng agreed with a nod.

"But let me stress again: my Ye Family is not Beast Desolate!" Ye Jingcheng declared from inside his array, knowing the other skipped a Spirit Inquiry Talisman, so he felt safe.

Concerning avoiding the east, Ye Family harbored zero concerns.

The Ye Family never craved expansion into Taichang Commandery, content with Taiyi Sect shielding them upfront.

Plus, Taihang Commandery directly adjoins Taihang Mountain Range; future Ye Family transmission arrays would nestle inside the range.

That setup ensures steady growth.

Afterward, Ye Family’s main efforts would target the Extreme West Desert Sea.

At that stage, Hidden Peak and Lingyun Peak of Ye Family would fully merge, rolling out Advancing Pills, leveraging Golden Scale Beast herds, White-Browed Cyan Wolf packs, Thunder Roc flocks, Three-Eyed Demon Roc groups, and Silver Moon Flood Dragon teams to supply nearly all key Spirit Beasts.

It’s not guaranteed every family member’s Spirit Beast reaches Tier Three, but those with strong aptitude and proper Beast Communication Patterns definitely can.

"Swear a Heavenly Dao Oath!" True Monarch Zi Ming demanded.

"Include the Demon Emperor’s condition too!" he tacked on.

Tian Dao Sect’s peril loomed most urgently; this beast tide might hold off briefly but wouldn’t drag on forever.

The entirety of Taiyi Sect’s resources had been poured into Fairy Linghong, rendering it utterly impossible to swiftly nurture a new Nascent Soul!