Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 1508: Chapter 1086: Cyan Heaven Sect

The Spirit Mountain where the Hegu Sect was located was named He Yu Peak. However, He Yu Peak was not a single peak, but two, collectively known as He Yu Gemini Peak. Most of the Hegu Sect’s Cultivation Techniques emphasized the complementary balance of Yin and Yang, and the majority of Cultivators within the sect formed Daoist couples. Compared to the ascetic lifestyles and rare marriages of other Sects, such unions were commonplace in the Hegu Sect. The Sect Leaders of the Hegu Sect were also mostly married couples. Because Lady He had fallen in the Earth Immortal Realm, the mantle of Sect Leader for the current Hegu Sect had fallen upon Qin Xin Ascendant and Gu Feng Ascendant.

At this moment, almost all the higher-ups of the Hegu Sect were gathered in the main hall.

“The Cyan Heaven Sect is pushing us too far right from the start. I’m afraid they treat our Hegu Sect as an easy target,” an old man, who served as a Guardian Elder of the Hegu Sect, said indignantly.

There were not many renowned factions in Xiaoshan Prefecture; previously, there were only a few Golden Core Influences like the Hegu Sect, Celestial Sand Sect, Feng Family, and Zifu Sect. Although their Hegu Sect had lost their Golden Core Cultivators and their strength had plummeted, they had long since given up their core Spirit Mountain. Now, they were only left with a Tier Four Lower Spirit Mountain, which was already a significant concession of benefits. For the past seventy years, they had lived in peace with the others. Everyone also knew that the Hegu Sect had reached a certain understanding with Master Qianchen of the Celestial Sand Sect. Master Qianchen would look out for the Hegu Sect to some extent, so even at trade fairs, everyone was polite and would not secretly sabotage them. Even Mansion Master Xiao of Xiaoshan Prefecture had taken care of them quite a bit.

But now that a new Mansion Master had taken over, the Cyan Heaven Sect immediately set their sights on this Spirit Mountain. They even demanded that the Hegu Sect hand over thirty Female Cultivators at or above the Foundation Establishment stage to serve as Furnace Cauldrons, along with one hundred Qi Cultivation Female Cultivators for the same purpose. The most critical demand was for a Purple Mansion Female Cultivator who still retained her virginity mark. Although the Hegu Sect could fulfill this demand, if they actually did, the sect would cease to exist in the future.

“Sect Leader Qin Xin, why not fight the Cyan Heaven Sect? Even if they can destroy us, we must make them pay a heavy price.”

“Elder Gu, there’s no need for that just yet. We have already contacted the Celestial Sand Sect. If Master Qianchen is willing to step forward, it shouldn’t be a big problem,” Qin Xin Ascendant said. As the new Sect Leader, she naturally knew about the deal between Lady He and Master Qianchen.

“But if Master Qianchen remains in Seclusion, the Cyan Heaven Sect won’t give us that much time,” Gu Yuanqing, the one addressed as Elder Gu, retorted.

“The Ye Family has replied that his Seclusion won’t last much longer,” Qin Xin Ascendant spoke again. When she said this, her eyes actually held hidden worry. The Purple Mansion Female Cultivator the other party specifically requested was the proud prodigy of their Hegu Sect, someone who possessed a Pure Yin Physique and Water and Wood Dual Spirit Roots. “Have Zilan go to Wangqing Prefecture to take shelter!” Qin Xin Ascendant then added.

However, before they could take action, a Spiritual Light suddenly flashed in the distance. Qin Xin Ascendant’s expression instantly turned incredibly ugly.

“The people from the Cyan Heaven Sect have arrived half a month early!” Qin Xin Ascendant couldn’t help but feel a wave of helplessness. But she still flew up alongside her husband, heading outside. Gu Yuanqing immediately followed. Their Combat Power was all at the Late Stage of Purple Mansion. Although they were no match for a Golden Core Cultivator, he believed they still had a chance to escape.

“Make sure Zilan stays hidden,” Gu Yuanqing did not forget to remind the remaining Hegu Sect Elders as he left.

The three of them arrived outside the mountain peak. They saw Master Qingzhu of the Cyan Heaven Sect standing tall upon a Tier Four Spiritual Ship. On both sides of him were quite a few Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment Cultivators. The massive Spiritual Ship exuded an immense, oppressive pressure on them. The gap between Tier Four and Tier Three was simply too great.

“Sect Leader Qin Xin, have you made your decision? A Tier Four Spirit Mountain occupied by Purple Mansion Cultivators is far too vulnerable to Demon Cultivator invasions. Our Cyan Heaven Sect is doing this for your own good, and we will even pay you some rent every few years in the future.” Master Qingzhu did not speak; instead, a young Cultivator in luxurious robes beside him spoke up first.

His gaze first roved over Qin Xin Ascendant’s figure, then swept across the others. Seemingly failing to spot the figure he was looking for, he asked, “Where is Fairy Zilan? My uncle wishes to discuss Daoist Skills with her. This is a heavensent opportunity.”

“Junior Sister Zilan has gone to Wangqing Prefecture on a mission. She is temporarily not within the borders of He Yu Peak, so I’m afraid Xiao Daoist and Elder Qingzhu will be disappointed.

“Moreover, didn’t Elder Qingzhu promise to give our Hegu Sect three months to consider? Only two months and ten days have passed, so there should still be twenty days left,” Sect Leader Qin Xin said, trying her best to suppress her anger.

“Don’t you know that the Profound Celestial Demon Sect has already issued orders for its Affiliated Forces to target the various sects in our Southern Wilderness Province? Master Qingzhu is here this time to offer guidance on your Hegu Sect’s Arrays. That way, even if Evil Cultivators attack, they won’t be able to breach your mountain gate instantly,” the young man continued. He was the nephew of Master Qingzhu, so even though he was only at the Early Stage of Purple Mansion, he showed no fear whatsoever at this moment.

Furthermore, they had come as followers of Mansion Master Lu. Their Cyan Heaven Sect could be considered Mansion Master Lu’s trusted aides. Naturally, they fully intended to exploit this advantage. If they could seize the Hegu Sect’s Tier Four Spirit Mountain, they wouldn’t have to expend their own Arrays and Spirit Stones to nurture a Spirit Vein. Moreover, most of the Hegu Sect’s Cultivation Techniques could assist Cultivators in breaking through bottlenecks.

Master Qingzhu had been stuck at the Early Stage of Golden Core for over fifty years. If he could draw upon the Pure Yin Qi of a Purple Mansion Female Cultivator from the Hegu Sect, it was highly likely that he would break through in one fell swoop. That way, even if an all-out war broke out with the Profound Celestial Demon Sect, the Cyan Heaven Sect would possess greater power and wouldn’t be reduced to cannon fodder that perished swiftly. It was precisely for this reason that the Cyan Heaven Sect dared to act so brazenly.

As for the matter involving the Celestial Sand Sect, they had already looked into it. The Celestial Sand Sect was merely a newly risen Golden Core Influence. Even if they had decent relations with Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang, he knew perfectly well that both of those Mansion Masters could be transferred away at any time. Therefore, although dealing with the Celestial Sand Sect would be troublesome, they still intended to take the risk. Furthermore, they were confident they could persuade the Celestial Sand Sect.

For Cultivators of their caliber, whose lifespans far exceeded those of Mortals, it was only natural to enjoy themselves alongside their Cultivation. To indulge in pleasure and achieve a breakthrough at the same time was simply a wonderful affair. In their calculations, they would eventually offer half of the Female Cultivators to the higher-ups of the Celestial Sand Sect, along with some benefits and collaborative ventures. The Celestial Sand Sect might even secretly rejoice over the arrangement. The Cyan Heaven Sect would shoulder the infamy, while the Celestial Sand Sect would only reap the rewards.

Of course, if the Celestial Sand Sect truly refused to give them face, they wouldn’t care either. After all, even if they disregarded the Cyan Heaven Sect, they still had to respect Mansion Master Lu’s prestige. On top of that, in terms of strength, the Cyan Heaven Sect boasted two Golden Core Cultivators, as well as an Alchemy Master at the Late Stage of Golden Core. They were the true main force in resisting Demon Cultivators.

Besides, they were actually mildly dissatisfied with the Celestial Sand Sect monopolizing the majority of the Spirit Pill trade in Xiaoshan Prefecture.