Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 522: Chapter 432: Beast-Controlling Stone Spirit and Mass Advanced Spirit Locusts (Double Chapter)

However, when he performed the Earth Spike Skill and Cloud Fall Star Rock, there was nothing particularly special about them.

Even with the Spiritual Energy of the Stone Spirit, it merely formed a faint layer of starlight over the surfaces of Cloud Fall Star Rock and the Earth Spike Skill.

It seemed to merely add a slight illusory effect, and nothing more.

Ye Jingcheng studied it once more and finally discovered that it wasn’t illusion, but a slight spatial displacement.

Hence, it only appeared to have an illusory effect.

This realization filled Ye Jingcheng with immense joy.

Though the current spatial displacement of the Stone Spirit is minor and of little use, if the Stone Spirit were to grow.

Spiritual Power could transform into Demon Essence, and the power of spells at that time would be unimaginable.

One must understand that a normal cultivator must reach the Nascent Soul True Monarch realm to involve oneself with space-related divine abilities.

After further researching the Spirit Disc of the Stone Spirit, Ye Jingcheng unexpectedly found that a day had already passed.

The horizon lit up with bright dawn light, and a crimson sunrise floated at the mountain’s end.

In the bamboo forest, some bird songs could be heard.

Ye Jingcheng pushed open the door and saw in the distance several spiritual ships bearing the emblem of the Taiyi Sect flying in from beyond the horizon.

They moved quickly, all being Tier Three Spiritual Ships.

Apparently, many cultivators from the Taiyi Sect had arrived once again.

Ye Jingcheng went to the restaurant hall and sent message transmissions to other clan members.

He did not continue using his Divine Sense to observe, as it might easily expose his cultivation.

After all the Ye Family members had gathered, Ye Jingcheng led Ye Jingyong and Ye Jing Hu towards the hall, entrusting Xu Xiuqing to stay at the market, safeguarding the Ye Family’s shops and properties.

Upon reaching the market square, three Purple Mansion Ascendants from the Taiyi Sect were already there, all familiar to Ye Jingcheng.

They were Luo Fa Ascendant from Sword Peak, Qianhe Ascendant from Dharma Peak, and Ming Yuan Ascendant from Purple Peak.

Qianhe Ascendant had some past conflict with Ye Jingcheng, as the Li Family and Chen Family previously were covert interests of Dharma Peak.

What surprised Ye Jingcheng, however, was that despite the events involving the Chu Family’s Chu Xiyu, Ming Yuan Ascendant seemed unchanged as before, even appearing more refined and ruddy.

“Alright, continue according to the pre-arranged actions!” Tianzhen Ascendant transmitted a command.

Everyone flew to the insect infestation areas as previously arranged.

The Ye Family had managed their defenses well and had no issues.

“Elder Tianzhen,” Ye Jingcheng spoke with a tone of delight as he watched Tianzhen Ascendant approaching with several cultivators from Illusion Peak.

Compared to other Purple Mansion cultivators, the Ye Family evidently trusted Tianzhen Ascendant more.

“Chang County’s infestation is the most severe, head there first as the presence of evil cultivators may be greatest!” Tianzhen Ascendant ordered, taking out a Tier Three Treasure Ship.

The treasure ship flew towards the distance in the air.

Ye Jingcheng watched the treasure ship depart, a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

Seeing this, Tianzhen Ascendant reassured:

“Patriarch Ye, you will reach this realm sooner or later. Melancholy does not befit a cultivator, we should face challenges head-on. I’m sure Ye Daoist also hopes you will soon inherit his Tier Three Spiritual Ship.”

On the day Ye Haicheng had his accident, Ye Jingcheng used the True Essence left by Ye Haicheng to pilot the Tier Three Spiritual Ship and escaped.

“Thank you, Elder Tianzhen, for your guidance. It’s just that I still feel some sorrow,” Ye Jingcheng nodded.

The spiritual ship pierced through the skies, and the speed of a Tier Three Spiritual Ship far surpassed that of a Tier Two. In less than half a day, they had reached Xing County.

In the distance, large swaths of Spirit-Slaying Locusts lingered in the air like drifting sand.

Where they passed, it instantly turned to black soil, with all vegetation wiped out.

Even though the Ye Family members were psychologically prepared, they were still shocked upon seeing this.

The Demon-Seeking Disc in Tianzhen Ascendant’s hand lit up.

He swiftly piloted the treasure ship forward, releasing a Five-Colored Dao Disc in the air, which emitted five-colored Spirit Flames.

These five-colored flames were vast and powerful beyond belief.

In an instant, they engulfed all the Spirit-Slaying Locusts.

The might of a Purple Mansion was even more terrifying than imagined.

The five-colored flames incinerated the Spirit-Slaying Locusts, turning them to ash, causing countless blackened carcasses to fall with crackling noises.

Unexpectedly, several hundred Spirit-Slaying Locusts emerged from the five-colored flames.

Their eyes were wild, gnashing their fangs fiercely.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng rapidly harnessed Earth Phase Spiritual Power, manipulating Cloud Fall Star Rock and Earth Spike Skill.

Crushing large numbers of Spirit-Slaying Locusts, spraying black juices everywhere.

These black juices contained the Spirit-Slaying Locusts’ venom, instantly corroding vast areas where they landed.

As Ye Jingcheng took action, other cultivators from the Taiyi Sect and Ye Family members joined in.

Additionally, they released numerous Earth Lizard Toad Fire-Swallowing Finch Spirit Beasts.

These could devour the Spirit-Slaying Locusts.

The primary role of these Spirit Beasts was to locate and completely consume the insect eggs.

The Spirit Beasts quickly dispersed and headed towards areas traversed by the locusts.

Digging up large quantities of Spirit Eggs.

“These Spirit-Slaying Locusts can actually advance!” At this moment, Ye Jingcheng’s treasure light shone.

He suddenly discovered a cluster of insect eggs capable of advancing.

While he’d encountered many advancing spirit beasts and insects, never had he seen hundreds able to advance at once.

This realization both shocked and intrigued him, considering seizing these Spirit-Slaying Locusts.

After all, should tens of thousands of Tier Two Spirit-Slaying Locusts arise, even a Purple Mansion cultivator couldn’t resist.

But upon further thought, Ye Jingcheng abandoned the idea.

Seizing insect eggs now would undoubtedly inform Tianzhen Ascendant that he released the Spirit-Slaying Locusts.

Especially since there were no sightings within Ye Family’s domain.

Although preemptively managed, it was ultimately only claimed by the Ye Family.

Facts were indeterminate.

Despite his desire, Ye Jingcheng prioritized the larger picture.

Finally deciding to let Ye Family’s talented spirit beasts consume these Spirit-Slaying Locusts, hoping it might enhance these beasts’ abilities.

“Patriarch Ye, we should split up. The Spirit-Slaying Locusts are currently only numbering a few thousand, something ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators can handle!” Tianzhen Ascendant, upon sensing, saw no loose cultivators or other cultivators present.

Estimating that Spirit-Slaying Locusts already had over a dozen groups.

Quick intervention was crucial.

“Alright, Second Brother, take a few clan members and follow Elder Tianzhen!” Ye Jingcheng nodded, then turned to Ye Jingyong.

Although Taiyi Sect’s methods against Spirit-Slaying Locusts were strong, they had difficulty with the insect eggs, due to the eggs’ strong concealment capability.

However, Ye Family’s spirit beasts could find them.

For the Ye Family members, they were elated as their spirit beasts devoured the spirit eggs, giving significant positive feedback.

As for Ye Jingcheng himself, he could also go searching for new Spirit-Slaying Locusts.

He might even find some with two advancement opportunities.

If so, it could even be cultivated for other family members.

Such Spirit-Slaying Locusts must remain within Ye Family members’ control.

…

At Void Spirit Ridge, inside a cave, Ye Xingqun and Ye Xingshui were present.

The two of them watched a Spirit Disc, which displayed some sensing arrays, showing some images.

However, these images were quite blurry and intermittent.

“Fifteenth Brother, could it truly be that the Yuan Family and Wei Family are Qinghe Sect spies?” Ye Xingshui couldn’t help but ask.

After all, in his view, Jade Cloud Yuan Family and Ping Lake Wei Family were longstanding families in Taichang Commandery.

“The likelihood is high, though the chances of entering the Taihang Mountain Range through Void Spirit Ridge is low,” Ye Xingqun nodded, believing it unlikely that trouble might stem from here.

Considering last time’s Beast Tide came through Void Spirit Ridge, and with the Silver Moon Demon King already severely injured, even provoked, another Beast Tide was improbable.

For Demon Kings, their intelligence rivals that of the Human Race.

“Brother Qun, there’s movement, someone’s coming!” At that moment, Ye Xingshui exclaimed.

Within the images, five or six figures wearing Spirit-Blocking Robes indeed appeared.

“Shut down the Spirit Screen!” Ye Xingqun quickly ordered.

The Spirit Screen immediately turned off.

One had to know that while this sensing array projection was convenient, for many Foundation Establishment or even Purple Mansion cultivators, it could alert them.

Such arrays were more suited for observing the Demon Race.

Upon shutting down the array, numerous Black Wood Ants emerged from the cave.

These Black Wood Ants gathered densely, moving in organized groups.

Compared to Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment cultivator Ye Xingqun could control far more Black Wood Ants.

“Their likely target is Earth Dragon Valley.” Ye Xingqun took a deep breath and spoke.

Heading for Earth Dragon Valley implied the presence of possible Purple Mansion cultivators, which was why Ye Xingqun deactivated the array.