Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 990 - 689: Vast Wealth, Zhang Jia’s Counterattack (Double-Length)

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Previously on Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book...
The Ye family assesses their immense gains from the Yuanling Oasis, including valuable spiritual medicines, ores, and treasures. Ye Jingcheng believes controlling the Desert Sea could establish their family as a Nascent Soul Clan, but worries about the Jia Family's potential treachery regarding captured Spirit Puppets.
The items that can be utilized will be employed by Ye Xuefan’s contingent for now, while those unsuitable can be set aside. In due time, should the Ye Family enter the Purple Mansion eruption phase, a sufficiency of Tier Three Magical Treasures will be readily available. "On a related note, Jingcheng, exercise caution against hidden Fake Pill Cultivators from the Zhang and Jia Families!" Ye Xuefan’s voice resonated once more. After all, while the mid-stage Fourth Tier Demon Kings belonging to these families present a formidable challenge, their early-stage counterparts are comparatively easier to overcome. "Understood, Fourth Great Uncle, I shall remain vigilant!" Ye Jingcheng acknowledged with a nod. He then departed, seeking out a secluded cave on the mountainside to resume his study of the Golden Glaze Sword Magical Treasure and the Black Patterned Magic Shield Magical Treasure. Embarking on new Secret Techniques might prove too time-consuming, yet achieving familiarity with Fourth Tier Magical Treasures also offers a pathway for enhancement. Naturally, the Ye Family also awaits the Red Flame Fox’s perfect consolidation of its Cultivation. With its strength thus bolstered, the Red Flame Fox would undeniably rival the might of the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon. The most critical element is that the Cyan Yang Flame possessed the capability to subdue the Two-headed Turtle even when the Red Flame Fox was merely at Tier Three. Now, at Tier Four, its terrifying prowess will undoubtedly be amplified. ... Within the Zhao Kingdom, Xin’an Commandery, stood Celestial Abyss Mountain. With a colossal Three-headed Serpent's tail striking against the Celestial Abyss Array, the formation finally succumbed and shattered. "Ling Family, do you truly believe our Jia Family Ancestor has perished? Await the retribution of our Jia Family Ancestor!" a Jia-surname cultivator within the Purple Mansion bellowed in fury. In the ensuing moment, the Three-headed Serpent lowered one of its heads, manifesting white light from its eyes, initiating the petrification of the elder’s form. At this critical juncture, the elder made the decisive choice to sever half of his own body. The agonizing pain provoked a scream, his countenance contorting grotesquely, akin to the gnarled texture of a desiccated tree. Yet, despite his courage and the sacrifice of an arm, he could not evade the Three-headed Serpent’s re-emerging head; this time, escape was impossible. He was engulfed by the serpent's maw. "The Jia Family initiated the transgression against the Ling Family. For any remaining Jia Family members, if you relinquish your Magical Artifacts and submit for execution, your descendants might be spared. Otherwise, expect widespread bloodshed; do not hold the Ling Family accountable for its ruthlessness!" At this juncture, the Ling Family Patriarch, Ling Yunhao, proclaimed directly. However, his pronouncement failed to elicit any response. The Jia Family, cognizant of their impending doom, offered no surrender. With the demise of the two Purple Mansion cultivators, the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators were left with only despair and the grim certainty of their end. Their sole hope resided in the clan members who had been dispatched earlier, as seeds of their lineage, to escape the encirclement. But in reality, the probability of such an escape was exceedingly slim, nigh impossible. Throughout Xin’an Commandery, the Ling Family stood as the most dominant power, second only to the Medicine King Valley. Their ancestors' recent breakthrough to the Golden Core stage had instilled a sense of arrogance, yet they had not anticipated such swift retribution. At this moment, numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators were wracked with profound regret. Yet, there was no turning back from their current predicament. Only a single Foundation Establishment cultivator dared to speak up bravely: "The Taiyi Sect provided protection for the Beast Desolate Wasteland; their involvement in offending our Jia Family this time was also the Ye…" However, before his words could be fully uttered, he was abruptly struck down by a Flying Sword. "To dare utter insolence in the face of death! Any who speak such nonsense shall have their souls extracted and refined, suffering a cruel demise through the Bailian process!" Ling Yunhao roared, his voice echoing. Having declared this, his gaze shifted towards a cultivator clad in a Spirit-Blocking Robe, concealed within the shadows. This individual, identified as Ye Xueliang, turned and departed. Following Ye Xueliang’s exit, several Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Ling Family approached Ling Yunhao. "Patriarch, this individual is from Tai…" "Cease your discussion. I gave my word, and I shall not betray it. You shall all do the same. This is a matter solely between our Ling family and the Jia Family; no outsiders are involved!" "Furthermore, ensure a thorough eradication of all Jia Family cultivators." "Let the remaining two Purple Mansion cultivators witness that within Xin’an Commandery, aside from Medicine King Valley, our Ling family’s name reigns supreme!" Upon uttering these words, the others readily nodded in agreement and surged towards Celestial Abyss Peak. After all present had departed, Ling Yunhao’s gaze followed Ye Xueliang's retreating figure, a flicker of apprehension momentarily crossing his eyes. Indeed, the individual had annihilated a Jia Family Golden Core cultivator; he would naturally uphold his promise. Such hidden threats were undeniably the most perilous. "Whether it pertains to the Ye Family or the Taiyi Sect, while our Ling Family has undeniably profited from this engagement, we have also demonstrated considerable sincerity!"

Following his declaration, Ling Yunhao then plunged into the Celestial Abyss Peak.

...

Within the Taiyi Sect, at the Purple Peak.

Master Zitian was at that moment delivering his report to True Monarch Zi Ming.

"Senior Brother, the Zhang Family, having received advance warning, managed to escape in significant numbers. They are now circulating rumors that the Taiyi Sect is harboring the Beast Desolate Wasteland!"

Master Zitian voiced his concerns, his brows knitted. If the rumors pertained to the Ye Family, the two would not be overly alarmed, as other clans could readily investigate the Ye Family.

They had maintained observation of the Ye Family for a considerable duration.

Yet, they were aware that even if every member of the Ye Family were annihilated, no incriminating evidence would be discovered.

However, should credible evidence surface of the Taiyi Sect shielding the Beast Desolate Wasteland, the Penglai Immortal Sect would undoubtedly face scrutiny.

At that juncture, even the Medicine King Valley would be powerless to assist the Taiyi Sect, leaving the Qinghe Sect to reap the benefits.

"Since they are eager to spread falsehoods, we shall reciprocate by divulging certain truths. It was Daoist Beihai's machinations, not the directive of the Penglai Immortal Sect, that led to the past secret transmission of that Spirit Treasure's location in the Yan Kingdom, resulting in substantial losses for the Taiyi Sect. At that time, I myself had not yet attained Nascent Soul and lacked the authority to assert myself. But now that they are intent on holding onto grievances, I shall not let them off the hook!"

"Let him and the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Penglai Immortal Sect face turmoil. Furthermore, agitate the situation by disseminating the claim that the Qinghe Sect is the legitimate inheritor of Sword Desolate and Pill Desolate, and that Ancestor Beihai's early Cultivation talent was rather mediocre!" True Monarch Zi Ming, consumed by his own wrath, declared.

If information exists, let it be weaponized with utmost viciousness!

With the Profound River Infinite Sword Array in place, the Qinghe Sect unequivocally stands as the rightful heir to Sword Desolate.

Given their established lineage with Sword Desolate, it would be entirely plausible for them to also be the inheritors of Beast Desolate.

"Senior Brother, is this information about Beihai factual?" Master Zitian expressed a degree of uncertainty.

"Whether it's true or false, who can definitively ascertain? However, your focus should be on applying greater effort. Should you succeed in breaking through to Nascent Soul, why would the Taiyi Sect need to harbor fears of a mere Ye Family threat!" True Monarch Zi Ming directed his gaze towards Master Zitian.

Master Zitian's face flushed with embarrassment.

Ultimately, he remained silent, retreating with a visibly awkward demeanor.

It was publicly announced that Fairy Linghong had utilized a Magical Treasure to achieve a breakthrough to Nascent Soul; however, in reality, the treasure had been jointly employed by Master Zitian and Fairy Linghong.

His persistent lack of complete confidence had led to this delay, while Fairy Linghong had already been in seclusion for some time.

True Monarch Zi Ming's consistent actions of compromise were primarily intended to buy him the necessary time.

"Junior Brother, I sincerely hope you achieve success!" True Monarch Zi Ming observed Master Zitian's retreating figure, a sigh escaping his lips.

He himself had only just managed to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

Having personally experienced the immense difficulty of the path to Nascent Soul, he understood it implicitly.

Across an entire Cultivation Kingdom, over a millennium, merely a handful could attain the Nascent Soul realm.

The plethora of opportunities available to the Taiyi Sect were solely a consequence of their Grand Ancestor Zi Ji's life-or-death struggle within the Earth Immortal Realm on their behalf.

"May the Taiyi Sect not crumble because of my shortcomings." True Monarch Zi Ming could not help but sigh once more.

...

In the Extreme West Desert Sea, at the Yuanling Oasis.

Upon Dao Yuan Peak.

Within the Assembly Hall, Ye Haicheng, Ye Haisheng, and Ye Xuefan were convened.

Shortly thereafter, Ye Jingcheng also made his entrance.

"Jingcheng, within the Yan Kingdom, the Zhang and Jia Families posed no significant threat. Although the Ye Family did not directly profit, a considerable portion of the risk was dispersed, rendering the overall outcome favorable."

"However, the situation here in the Desert Sea may prove troublesome!"

"The Zhang Family adamantly refuses to approach the Yuanling Oasis and has commenced the slaughter of mortals in the surrounding oases."

"If all the mortals are eradicated, the significance of the Ye Family's occupation of this oasis will be drastically diminished!" Ye Xuefan interjected, unable to contain his concern.

The Ye Family's smaller cultivator base stemmed from a comparatively smaller population of mortal kin. Even after years of development alongside the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain and Lingyun Peak, their total numbers barely reached a million, with those bearing direct Ye Family blood numbering only around five to six hundred thousand.

To rapidly augment their mortal population, the most viable strategy for the Ye Family involved integrating the existing mortals from the oases here. Through gradual assimilation over approximately twenty years, the count of mortals with Ye Family blood would experience a staggering increase.

If these populations were now to be decimated, the Ye Family, while not suffering catastrophic losses, would find their future development severely curtailed.

The most crucial point was that the Ye Family's slaughter of the mortals from the Zhang and Jia families had already led to them being branded as utter Evil Cultivators. Thus, the ill reputation for massacring mortals had tragically fallen upon the Ye Family. "If that's the case, we shouldn't delay any longer!" Ye Jingcheng sighed heavily upon hearing this. Their primary objective had, for all intents and purposes, been accomplished by this juncture, with the transfer of those cultivators and vital resources to Longxing Oasis being successfully completed. However, the retribution exacted by the Zhang and Jia families had proven undeniably potent. In the immediate future, the Ye Family would be compelled to confront them directly. "Great Grandfather, how has the refinement of those single-use Blood Corpses, crafted from the remains of hundreds of thousands of mortals, progressed?" Ye Jingcheng inquired once more. "They have already been refined. However, given that they were all mortals, with only a handful of cultivators among them, the impact on polluting the Array might not be substantial!" Ye Haicheng responded, a frown creasing his brow. "It matters not. These Blood Corpses serve merely as diversions and decoys; I possess genuine stratagems for Breaking the Array!" Ye Jingcheng declared with a slight smile, choosing not to elaborate further.