Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 972: Chapter 677: Reaching an Agreement

Within the grand hall, a few sticks of sandalwood slowly burned, creating a faint mist, enveloping the entire palace.

Along with the mist, there was a layer of array covering the side hall.

Master Zitian’s figure appeared more hazy and mysterious in the smoke.

He walked slowly, stopping at five feet away, looking at Ye Jingcheng.

Even if he stood lower, his gaze seemed as though Ye Jingcheng was the one looking upward from below.

Completely different from the day of his duel with Master Xi Wang in the Taichang Mountain Range.

At this moment, he seemed like a celestial god.

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

Master Zitian’s voice was filled with cold indifference, and the word “kill” made Ye Jingcheng feel a strong murderous intent, even causing the hairs on his body to stand on end.

Yet Ye Jingcheng simply shook his head.

The Desolate Body also began to operate, lightly receiving that imposing force.

“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 shook his head as he spoke, seemingly indifferent to Master Zitian’s murderous aura.

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

His words made Master Zitian’s face finally change, as if unsure how Ye Jingcheng discerned it.

Upon seeing this, Ye Jingcheng slightly smiled.

He grew more certain of his suspicion.

The person in front wasn’t the real Master Zitian but an avatar of True Monarch Zi Ming.

It explains why True Master San Yuan was so perfunctory earlier.

After all, he and Master Miaofa came over completely as a formality, being easily dismissed with a few words.

The one who truly decided how to deal with the Ye Family was always the avatar of True Monarch Zi Ming.

But Master Miaofa had never noticed.

“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 shook his head directly.

He naturally couldn’t acknowledge being from Beast Desolate, even if the other thought so.

People from Beast Desolate and those with Beast Desolate heritage are entirely different.

Master Zitian was clearly displeased with Ye Jingcheng’s response.

His expression became increasingly cold.

It seemed he might erupt at any moment and capture Ye Jingcheng.

“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 didn’t reply at this moment, merely gazed silently.

He knew the location of the Desert Sea Transmission Array and gathered enough combat power.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng wasn’t without confidence.

Remember, numerous Nascent Souls weren’t at Taiyi Sect but went to the Celestial Horse Sea Domain.

As Ye Jingcheng gazed silently, the avatar of True Monarch Zi Ming also remained silent for a while.

Then suddenly spoke:

“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 responded.

“What if I say no?” Master Zitian shook his head.

“Then tens of thousands from the Ye Family will fall, Yan Kingdom’s Taiyi Sect swallowed by the beast tide, merely nominally existing, fulfilling Qinghe’s unification!” Ye Jingcheng made a fist gesture, his eyes resolute, equally revealing a sense of murderous intent.

Although not as potent as the True Monarch’s avatar before him, his resolve was extraordinary, beyond questioning.

These words made the ’Master Zitian’ in front instantly expose murderous intent, all directed at Ye Jingcheng.

Ye Jingcheng had to retreat physically; he was, after all, only in the Early Stage of Golden Core, even with the Profound Desolate Dominating Body Secret Manual, the gap was too large.

“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’ spoke again, no longer concealing that he was indeed True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar.

Ye Jingcheng’s confidence only grew.

Such a True Monarch avatar being able to discuss matters represented a great deal itself.

Taiyi Sect was indeed at a critical juncture.

They may have driven away wolves to swallow tigers, but failed to devour the tiger, instead inviting wolves into their realm.

Both wolves and tigers glared covetously together.

“Once again, we are not Beast Desolate!”

“If my Ye Family had treasures, wouldn’t they have been uncovered after so many years? Wouldn’t Penglai Immortal Sect come in person? Moreover, if called forward with no treasures, whom would they suspect?”

“Furthermore, should the label of Beast Desolate be forced upon us, Qinghe Sect could shirk East Sea responsibility, even retaliate, claiming Taiyi Sect allied with Beast Desolate, then they wouldn’t even need to attack Tian Dao Sect first!”

“Medicine King Valley and Cyan Spirit Trading Association are caught in a vortex, casting them unlikely to support Taiyi Sect now!” Ye Jingcheng continued eloquently.

The more he spoke, the lesser the killing intent from True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar.

All these are undeniable facts.

Any observer could see it; even if True Monarch Zi Ming was unwilling to believe, it remained fact.

Taiyi Sect’s current greatest concern wasn’t others or Penglai Immortal Sect, but Qinghe Sect and Medicine King Valley.

Even if they could join with Tian Dao Sect, note that Qinghe Sect could also team with Celestial Corpse Sect.

This Celestial Corpse Sect differs from other sects; when battle ensues, they harvest countless strong flesh bodies, a vital cultivation resource.

No need for promises, simply notify them it’s using strength to overpower weakness, and they’ll give their all.

Following these words, True Monarch Zi Ming’s avatar remained silent for a long time.

“Is this the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor’s wish?” True Monarch Zi Ming asked again.

“Whose wish is irrelevant; you need only know my Ye Family is a Taiyi Sect vassal, truly aligned with Taiyi Sect!”

“And once this vortex ends, my Ye Family will delve deeper into the Taihang Mountain Range; your Taiyi Sect can declare Qinghe Sect’s slander!”

“You might also observe if Qinghe Sect has refined a sword array greater than Profound River Infinite; given the massive beast tide they provoked, they must have slain countless demon beasts!” Ye Jingcheng continued speaking.

“Certainly, if Elder Zi Ming manages well, acquiring Zhang Family’s Spirit Gathering Array, it might even enhance Nascent Soul breakthrough opportunities.”

After stating this, Ye Jingcheng ceased speaking further.

He has clarified all interests and relations, attempting as much as possible to align his influence with the Celestial Cyan Demon Emperor.

The sole pity was the absence of the White-Browed Cyan Wolf; it would have presented a more convincing scenario.

Compared to the Earth Dragon Demon King, the Demon Emperor’s intimidation was notably greater!

And more alarming to True Monarch Zi Ming.

After all, Taiyi Sect faced the frontal threat of a beast tide from Taihang Mountain; an actual issue could indeed bring devastating calamity.

Especially since Qinghe Sect might not extend a helping hand.

Given their backing by Upper Qing River, they can resist the beast tide with geographical advantages; thus, if a beast tide erupts, Qinghe Sect will prioritize annihilating Taiyi Sect over joining forces to resist.

“Fine, I agree, but if evidence arises to topple you, don’t blame Taiyi Sect for being merciless!” True Monarch Zi Ming finally relented.

Then added:

“Besides these, I have one condition: Ye Family’s influence must not exceed Taihang Commandery. If your Beast Desolate eventually extends significantly, then head East, Qinghe Sect’s grounds are yours to choose!”

“That won’t be a problem!” Ye Jingcheng nodded.

“Yet let me reaffirm; my Ye Family isn’t Beast Desolate!” Ye Jingcheng said within his own array, aware the other hadn’t used a Spirit Inquiry Talisman, so he had no concern.

As for not heading East, the Ye Family had even less worry.

The Ye Family had always lacked ambition for Taichang Commandery, as long as Taiyi Sect stood in front, the Ye Family felt secure.

Moreover, Taihang Commandery truly backs the Taihang Mountain Range; the Ye Family’s future transmission arrays will be situated within the Taihang Mountain Range.

Only then can development be stable.

Following that, the Ye Family will primarily focus on the Extreme West Desert Sea.

When the time comes, Ye Family’s Hidden Peak and Lingyun Peak will entirely combine, starting Advancing Pill distribution, utilizing the Golden Scale Beast group, White-Browed Cyan Wolf group, Thunder Roc group, Three-Eyed Demon Roc group, and even Silver Moon Flood Dragon group to cover most useful Spirit Beasts.

Not saying cultivating all family members’ Spirit Beasts to Tier Three is assured, but some with high talent and adequate Beast Communication Patterns are certainly viable.

“Swear a Heavenly Dao Oath!” True Monarch Zi Ming stated.

“Ensure the Demon Emperor’s condition is included!” he added another line.

The crisis facing Tian Dao Sect is the most immediate threat; this beast tide might delay for a time but won’t prolong extensively.

All Taiyi Sect’s resources were dedicated to Fairy Linghong, naturally making it impossible to foster new Nascent Soul swiftly!