Reopening Two Hidden Valleys, the Earth Dragon's Probe

The serene Moonlight Stone, under its warm-colored paper cover, emitted a warm red glow, making the entire attic exceptionally cozy.

The third floor of the Ye Family's Treasure Pavilion.

The huge, long table was once again filled with cultivators.

Behind the table, the previous Spirit Diagram had been replaced by Ye Jingcheng.

The original Spirit Diagram represented the Ye Family's ambition towards the Yan Kingdom, but the Spirit Diagram Ye Jingcheng has now replaced is the Spirit Diagram of the Taihang Mountain Range.

Previously, the existence of Hidden Peak gave the Ye Family a thorough understanding of the Taihang Mountain Range, but now that Hidden Peak has retreated, the Ye Family has no choice but to further deepen its control over the Taihang Mountain Range.

At the same time, within the Yan Kingdom, the Ye Family is indeed not suitable for rapid rise at present.

It can be said that Ye Jingcheng is following the old path of the Ye Family.

But for Ye Jingcheng, it was the most effective way to improve.

However, unlike the many experts of Hidden Peak, the members of the Ye family's Lingyun Peak still need to proceed cautiously and plan carefully.

"Alright, everyone's almost here. This time, we'll also determine the Lineage's future direction!" Ye Jingcheng looked around the table and saw that there were quite a few more people, a look of joy appearing in his eyes.

These extra faces are all clansmen who have broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining in recent years.

With Ye Jingyun's breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, the strength of the cultivators on Lingyun Peak of the Ye family has increased dramatically recently.

The number of Foundation Establishment cultivators has increased to six, and the number of late-stage Qi Refining cultivators has increased to thirty-two, which is already extremely high.

It should be noted that the Ye family's Lingyun Peak clan has a total of less than 180 members, many of whom are newly promoted immortal talents.

Other Lineage, at this number of members, typically have a dozen or so late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

"I will be going into seclusion for a while. The affairs of the Alchemy Hall will be managed by Ye Jingyun, Uncle Xingyu hall master of the alchemy hall, assisted by Uncle Xingshui, the Spirit Talisman Hall Formation Hall, and Xingshui, the hall master of the formation hall. Ye Jingyu of the Jing generation will serve as the hall master of the Spirit Plant Hall, and Ye Jinghu will serve as the hall master of the Beast Hunting Hall. The other halls will remain unchanged!" Ye Jingcheng began to announce the appointments of each hall.

Most people were not surprised by this change. It was perfectly normal for Ye Xingqun and Ye Xinghan to step down, after all, they were getting old and needed to hide after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment.

Ye Jinghu's appointment was the one that surprised everyone.

Ye Jingcheng looked around, unsurprised by the crowd's discussion, but of course, he wouldn't offer any explanation.

The number and length of the Beast-Link Mark were not actually known to each other. In the Ye Family, although Beast-Link Mark and talent were important, ability was valued more for each position.

He appointed Ye Jinghu as the Beast Hunting Hall to train Ye Jinghu's abilities. In fact, the higher-ups and the Xing generation of the Ye Family had high hopes for Ye Jinghu.

Whether Ye Jinghu can seize the opportunity and win the recognition of other Lineage through his own abilities is Ye Jinghu own business.

And the pressure will definitely be placed on Ye Jinghu.

"Since there are no objections, let's move on to the main matters of the Lineage!"

"First, the Lineage has begun preparations for a new restaurant, aiming to open one in Taichang Market. The One Leaf Pavilion there has a large courtyard, but before I emerge from seclusion, we will only release the news and not open for business!" Ye Jingcheng said solemnly.

The plan to open a restaurant had been in the works for some time, but everyone was worried that the Ye Family didn't have the backing of the Purple Mansion.

After all, the Jin Family and Kong Families' drastic reduction of their power has given other Lineage an opportunity.

But Ye Jingcheng's current intention is clearly to demonstrate the power of the Purple Mansion after emerging from seclusion.

The Ye Family could naturally control the restaurants in Taichang Market.

This naturally delighted them.

After all, now that the Ye Family has earned Spirit Stones, the beneficiaries are them and the next generation of the Qing generation.

"Secondly, the Lineage needs to establish two Spirit Beast Valleys in the Ethereal Mountain Range. One valley will be used to cultivate Mountain-Devouring Rats, Dense Forest Pigs, and Cloud-Horn Deer to support the Lineage's meat supply, while the second Spirit Beast Valley will be used to cultivate Spirit Insects!" Ye Jingcheng continued, looking around as he spoke.

This Spirit-Extinguishing Locusts made Ye Jingcheng realize the potential of Spirit Insects. The Blackwood Ants, Big-headed Ants, and Spirit-Seeking Bees that the Ye Family had cultivated before were actually not bad, but they just hadn't been studied to a certain extent.

Of course, more importantly, Ye Jingcheng also obtained a considerable number of Golden Light Spirit-Extinguishing Locust larvae, which naturally could not be hatched and cultivated on Soaring Cloud Peak.

Establishing a new Spirit Beast Valley is a must.

This also conveniently frees up Ye Xingqun, who can take charge of a new beast hideout on Soaring Cloud Peak.

The narrow, elongated mountain range of the Ethereal Mountain Range could provide the terrain for the Ye Family to keep their secrets.

It connects to the Earth Dragon Valley at the back, and faces the Soaring Cloud Peak in the front.

Most importantly, even if someone wanted to discover the Teleportation Array of Earth Dragon Valley through the Ethereal Mountain Range, there would be a suitable warning line.

The Ye Family is a beast-taming Lineage, and all its members are publicly known, so it doesn't matter if they are exposed.

Unlike the previous Hidden Peaks, there are seven in the Taihang Mountain Range, and all of them are rumored to be occupied by deceased cultivators.

Of course, Ye Jingcheng didn't decide on a location; instead, he pointed to the Spirit Diagram behind it.

The decision will be made by all the cultivators in the Lineage.

After everyone had spoken in turn, they finally chose two locations.

One Beast Valley serves as the open valley, and the other Insect Valley serves as the hidden valley.

Ye Xinghan went to guard the Beast Valley, Ye Xingqun went to defend the Insect Valley.

It's equivalent to the Ye Family reopening their two secluded retreats.

"Patriarch, has the Wan Family organized a Spirit Beast exchange conference?" Ye Xingqun asked again.

This exchange conference should have been held much earlier.

It was only postponed because of the insect infestation.

The insect infestation has now ended two months ago.

"Uncle Xingqun, we need to change our strategy regarding the Wan Family. We can't get too close to the Wan Family now!" Ye Jingcheng said repeatedly.

The situation has changed again. Taiyi Sect is no longer at a disadvantage; it's time for the Taiyi Sect to eliminate internal troubles.

Now it's naturally up to the Wan Family to handle that awkward relationship; it would be unwise for the Ye Family to get involved now.

It's easy for hatred to be spread out among the other party.

"The Spirit Beast Exchange Conference can be postponed, but it can't be postponed. Let Sixth Brother go, but try to keep him out of the limelight as much as possible!" Ye Jingcheng added after a moment of silence.

He and Wan Hongchang have a good relationship; they even attended the Azure Spirit Commerce Association's night market together last time.

But friendship is friendship, and he can't make it public, especially since it involves the safety of two Lineage and hundreds of thousands, even millions of people.

Wan Family experienced the Zhenhuang incident, it's clear that it's either the Beast Wasteland or the Sword Wasteland.

It would be a big problem if the Taiyi Sect didn't take action when they were idle.

He even doubted whether the Wan Family could still be truly united with the Taiyi Sect under such immense pressure.

"In addition, the Yuan Family can also be given a proper warning!" Ye Jingcheng said again.

When the situation is unclear, taking the side with the greater strength makes it easier to reduce mistakes.

The Ye Family has now completely bound Taiyi Illusion Peak to their control.

Knowing that the Yuan Family harbors ill intentions, it would be perfectly acceptable to follow the Taiyi Sect's line of thinking and put pressure on the Yuan Family.

Ye Jingli and the others nodded upon hearing this.

After everyone dispersed, Ye Jingcheng spoke with Ye Jingli and the Ye Xingqun Lineage's current top combatants, discussing all the details and solutions.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Summer arrived very suddenly, with terrifying torrential rain that kept pouring down.

In the wilderness and forests, many water moths reappeared.

The entire Soaring Cloud Peak was shrouded in a world of mist and rain.

At that moment, on Soaring Cloud Peak, a figure swiftly descended from the mountain and vanished from the main peak in an instant.

After crossing the mountainous area near Soaring Cloud Peak, a figure gradually came into view.

It was Ye Jingcheng, dressed in a five-colored robe.

At this moment, he also took out Spirit Boat, but it wasn't the second-tier Mysterious Shadow Azure Cloud Boat; instead, it was another Spirit Boat, which silently entered the mountains.

On the Spirit Boat, the Jade Ring Rat pricked up its ears to listen.

In the sky, a Golden Falcon surveyed everything from thousands of feet above.

After a long while, the misty, rainy weather began to darken further.

Ye Jingcheng knew it was getting late.

But he didn't stop and continued towards the Earth Dragon Valley.

Earth Dragon Valley is now considered half of the Ye Family's territory, because the high-level Demon Race there don't dare to do anything to the Ye Family.

With the Earth Dragon Demon King in control, the Ye Family truly faces no pressure here.

"Chirp!" A loud, long cry rang out; the Golden Falcon had clearly discovered something.

A chameleon appeared in the distance, Ye Jingcheng was greatly surprised because his Divine Sense had failed to detect this chameleon demon.

But the other person actually appeared right in front of him.

This demonstrates the opponent's formidable ability to conceal themselves.

Ye Jingcheng took a step back, extremely wary.

Anything can happen in the Taihang Mountain Range, so Ye Jingcheng naturally wouldn't completely trust a powerful demon.

Upon seeing Ye Jingcheng, they retreated.

The chameleon demon's abdomen began to swell, emitting human-like sounds:

"Follow me!"

Hearing this voice, and seeing that the latter hadn't yet revealed any ferocity, Ye Jingcheng began to believe it a little.

However, he still used the Lineage Token to transmit his voice, and only felt completely at ease after receiving a response.

However, halfway there, Ye Jingcheng was still a little puzzled as to why Ye Haicheng didn't bring Turtle Ancestor over.

Instead, they sent over a chameleon-like demon.

Soon, Ye Jingcheng bypassed a huge mountain from behind.

Seeing this mountain, Ye Jingcheng clicked his tongue in amazement. On the other side of the mountain, there was a misty rain, while on this side, there was only Desert Gobi.

The two are like a timeless masterpiece with two opposing poles.

Or perhaps this kind of environment is more suitable for the forces of Earth Dragon Valley.

Inside the next room, you can already see quite a few lizards and Armored Beast Spirit Beast, as well as many ordinary Golden-Scaled Beasts.

However, among these Spirit Beasts, only a few can see the Treasure Radiance.

Among them, one is related to their age, and another can guard the valley entrance, but its potential is not high.

"The Demon King wants to see you!" Just then, Ye Jingcheng's Lineage Token sent a message.

The message came from Ye Haicheng, which surprised Ye Jingcheng greatly.

The fact that the Earth Dragon Demon King summoned him alone might also be the reason why the Chameleon Demon King came to greet him this time.

The Earth Dragon Demon King is considered half a Spirit Beast of the Ye Family, and they have always maintained contact.

But Ye Jingcheng hesitated at this moment.

Although Ye Haicheng also sent him a telepathic message.

But it is, after all, the lair of the Demon King.

Even a large number of powerful demons in the Purple Mansion could potentially kill him.

Moreover, there's also Fourth Stage Demon King.

"What, is this all the courage the head of the Beast Communion Lineage has?" Just then, a completely unfamiliar voice transmission sounded in his mind.

This scene also made Ye Jingcheng feel a little flustered.

But on the surface, he remained calm and made no move.

They were even ready to release the Lake-Holding Pearl at any moment and then escape using water escape techniques.

In this Desert Gobi, without the Lake-Holding Pearl, his water escape technique is completely ineffective.

But once they escape to the other side of the mountain and enter the misty, rainy weather, Ye Jingcheng will have the upper hand.

Just then, in the valley, two figures stood side by side, one dressed in a golden Daoist robe and the other in a blue brocade robe.

The one in the cyan robe is Ye Haicheng, while the golden figure is the Earth Dragon Demon King.

"This patriarch is indeed cautious. Hai Cheng, it seems you have no choice but to step in!" The Earth Dragon Demon King looked at Ye Haicheng with a hint of amusement.

"It's truly because our Lineage has been severely suppressed in recent years. I apologize for making you laugh, Master Long. But concealing our abilities and being cautious are qualities befitting a cultivator." Ye Haicheng nodded and then walked out of the valley.

The Earth Dragon Demon King looked at the retreating figure and nodded inexplicably.

Soon, Ye Jingcheng, led by Ye Haicheng, also entered the valley.

Inside the valley, Ye Haicheng remained silent.

Instead, they simply told Ye Jingcheng that the Teleportation Array was inside the Earth Dragon Valley.

Ye Jingcheng neither heard the telepathic message nor received any prompts, nor did he see any eye contact.

This struck him as incredibly strange.

But it was precisely this eerie atmosphere that made Ye Jingcheng think about many things.

Given Ye Haicheng's mindset, he wouldn't make baseless accusations.

Even at this moment, Ye Jingcheng felt like he was being tested.

Just like back in the market, there were no instructions, you had to rely entirely on yourself.

The one being tested appears to be the Earth Dragon Demon King.

Ye Jingcheng was somewhat taken aback. If that were the case, then his earlier caution might have backfired.

But he quickly shook his head. Whatever it was, it meant little to him. He couldn't kill the great demon of Earth Dragon Valley. Let his Second Ancestor bear the test of the Demon King.

Having figured things out, Ye Jingcheng left with greater composure.

A glimpse of the middle-aged man in the golden robe from afar instantly imbued him with a terrifying aura.

Clearly, the Golden Dragon Demon King can now transform into human form.

"Your Majesty Demon King!" Ye Jingcheng bowed.

But then the latter spoke:

"I'm temporarily leaving the Lineage, and even the clan head doesn't acknowledge me anymore!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng's expression changed; he knew he might have said something wrong.

"This is the Dragon Ancestor!" Ye Haicheng's voice transmission came through, serving as a reminder.

"Your Demon King, you misunderstand. When you return to your Lineage Demon King, you will naturally be the Dragon Ancestor!" Ye Jingcheng replied quickly and respectfully.

Now that the Earth Dragon Demon King wants to draw a boundary, then Ye Jingcheng will draw a boundary.

He felt that the relationship between the two was now quite peculiar.

The Earth Dragon Demon King must have something to ask of the Ye Family.

Otherwise, simply repaying past favors would not have warranted this level of action.

It should be noted that it was the Earth Dragon Demon King who said he would use up his three chances back then, and now it is the Earth Dragon Demon King has come to test him.

Logically speaking, the Ye Family should be the ones being cautious and prudent, needing to offer up treasures to curry favor with the Earth Dragon Demon King.

Ye Jingcheng's mind raced with thoughts, and soon he realized it was about the Ye Family's second and third Soul Infusions.

Those Spirit Beasts themselves cannot receive the blessing of the Beast-Link Tower; they can only do so through members of the Ye Family.

This Earth Dragon Demon King, at the late Golden Core stage, is just a hair's breadth away from breaking through to the Nascent Soul Demon Emperor realm. It's highly likely that he wants to infuse his soul to enhance his soul power.

After all, the physical bodies of Demon Beast beasts are absolutely incapable of having problems with breakthroughs.

Only the Divine Soul can provide this power, which is why Ye Jingcheng's Spirit Beasts, empowered by the Divine Soul, were able to break through to the next minor level.

The way the Earth Dragon Demon King was looking at Ye Jingcheng now was as if he were observing whether Ye Jingcheng was qualified to Beast Communion with it.

At this moment, it also released a faint spiritual power.

Ye Haicheng also became nervous. He had his reasons for not speaking. In his eyes, Ye Jingcheng was a member of his clan who could even form a contract with Wood Demon.

He also hoped that the Earth Dragon Demon King would take the initiative to bewitch Ye Jingcheng and form Blood Pact with the Beast Communion.

In this way, even if the Second Ancestor Ye Xuecang breaks through but fails to reconcile with the Earth Dragon Demon King and establish Beast Communion, Ye Jingcheng can continue the relationship.

That's his real purpose today.

Ye Jingcheng also sensed it at this moment, but the Earth Dragon Demon King clearly underestimated him, and the aura he released was not strong.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng couldn't help but start daydreaming, and the idea of forming Blood Pact with the Earth Dragon Demon King also sprouted in his mind.

After all, his own Treasure Book could transform Blood Pact into Soul Pact, and this transformation was definitely more powerful than that of the Beast-Link Tower.

Blood Pacts may backfire due to the difference in cultivation levels between the two parties, but Soul Pacts will never have this problem.

Ye Jingcheng had verified this with Golden Falcon.

Therefore, Ye Jingcheng's heart couldn't help but pound when he thought about this.