Chapter 1427 The Grand Array
The Beast Taming Sect was a renowned existence throughout the entire Heavenly Realm.
This was not only due to their beast-taming abilities but also their immensely powerful influence.
They had a presence in almost every major city.
However, few people knew the location of the Beast Taming Sect's headquarters.
In the far west lay a region sparsely populated, densely forested, and even rarely frequented by demonic beasts due to the heavy miasma.
The spiritual energy there was not significantly stronger than elsewhere, and cultivators had to constantly expel miasma from their bodies. Ordinary practitioners would never waste their lives in such a place.
Yet, if they ventured further, they would discover a large array deep within the jungle.
This array not only isolated the miasma but also perfectly concealed everything within the jungle.
Occasionally, flying demonic beasts would emerge from the depths of the jungle, soaring at extremely high altitudes, which ordinary practitioners would not pay much attention to.
As Chen Yang approached the Beast Taming Sect, he spotted the array at a glance.
"Your Beast Taming Sect's array operates remarkably well."
"Maintaining such an array must consume considerable resources, wouldn't you agree?"
In response to Chen Yang's question, Tian Huihuang awkwardly shook his head. "I'm not entirely sure how this array operates, but it seems the Nascent Soul stage elders take turns on duty."
As the flying demonic beast beneath Tian Huihuang's legs entered the array, it offered no resistance.
Both Tian Huihuang and his mount bore unique markers within the array.
However, the elders controlling the array sensed other presences.
An outsider had entered!
"Tian Huihuang... the demonic beast belongs to Lu Hao Chen. It's likely someone from the Chen family has arrived."
One of the elders, reacting swiftly, immediately surmised the identity of the stranger.
"Then notify the Sect Master and the Grand Elder."
"The matter concerning the Chen family's sage is currently causing a great stir. The arrival of a descendant from the Chen family naturally calls for a warm reception."
"Moreover, they are now our esteemed guests."
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As Chen Yang and his companions descended, they immediately drew considerable attention.
Being within the domain of the Beast Taming Sect, Chen Yang could feel several powerful auras even from the beast docking area.
More than one Nascent Soul stage cultivator was stationed here.
Just as Chen Yang was about to inquire why so many Nascent Soul stage cultivators were guarding the sect, a demonic beast suddenly roared and thrashed its neck wildly, appearing on the verge of crashing into others.
At that precise moment, a Nascent Soul stage cultivator materialized and suppressed the beast with a single palm strike.
It was then that Chen Yang understood; the cultivators stationed here were to prevent the demonic beasts from harming others.
The Beast Taming Sect had many low-level practitioners.
If a single demonic beast went berserk, who knew how many would be injured.
As the Nascent Soul cultivator who had subdued the beast was about to return to rest, he saw several streams of light flash past.
"Greetings, Sect Master and all Elders!"
Upon hearing this, all disciples of the Beast Taming Sect halted their actions.
The Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect waved his hand. "You continue with your tasks. I am here to welcome our esteemed guest!"
Speaking thus, he walked up to Chen Yang and cupped his fists. "Fellow Daoist Chen Yang, please!"
The crowd was unaware of Chen Yang's true identity, but the fact that the Sect Master himself had come out to greet him suggested he was either a powerful individual or someone with profound connections in the Northern Region.
Chen Yang had actually come to the Beast Taming Sect with a mission.
On one hand, he intended to settle the outstanding debt of spirit stones from their previous encounter. On the other, he wished to negotiate another transaction with the Beast Taming Sect.
"Oh? Purchasing flying demonic beasts, and so many?"
The Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect frowned. Trading flying demonic beasts was a commonplace affair for the Beast Taming Sect.
However, the quantity Chen Yang required was far too great!
Not dozens, but hundreds!
Such a large-scale transaction involving demonic beasts, and even requiring the accompaniment of several disciples or elders.
"Yes, if the quantity is too small, it would be of little use to me."
"Sect Master, rest assured, I will not shortchange the Beast Taming Sect on the price."
"In addition to these demonic beasts, I will also require a considerable amount of provisions, such as fodder."
"If you could also assign a few disciples, I would be most grateful!"
"I will also ensure their safety."
Seeing Chen Yang's eagerness, the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect couldn't help but shake his head with a hint of bitterness. "Fellow Daoist Chen Yang, you may not be aware."
"The Beast Taming Sect truly cannot produce so many flying demonic beasts in such a short period!"
Chen Yang looked incredulous. There were more than a hundred demonic beasts on that plaza he had just seen!
Was it possible they were unwilling to sell them to him?
As Chen Yang pondered, the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect explained his predicament.
"Currently, we do not possess that many adult flying demonic beasts. In fact, there are still several families whose pre-ordered beasts have yet to be delivered."
"The remaining beasts are juveniles, and they are unsuitable for long journeys."
"They have not even been fully tamed!"
"If these young beasts were sold, it would easily lead to riots similar to the one that just occurred on the plaza."
Upon hearing this explanation, Chen Yang immediately calmed down.
However, a thought flashed through his mind, and he slapped his thigh. "It's alright, even if I purchase these beasts now, I won't be deploying them immediately."
"Besides, I heard from Tian Huihuang that it's better to cultivate these beasts from a young age, isn't that right?"
Chen Yang primarily intended to transport these beasts to the Ground Realm.
The human population in the Ground Realm was rapidly increasing, and many powerful cultivators would surely emerge in the future.
Regarding demonic beasts and magical treasures, Chen Yang was not concerned about the latter.
It was only the demonic beasts that gave him some worry.
While some demonic beasts in the Ground Realm lacked sentience, controlling them was extremely difficult.
As for sentient demonic beasts, they had already formed their own tribes, much like humans.
Attempting to control these tribes would be tantamount to declaring war.
Bringing these young beasts back to cultivate them, allowing the powerful cultivators of the Ground Realm to train them from a young age, seemed like a viable option. However, if this were to be done, a considerable number of disciples would be needed!
The Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect pondered for a moment, then turned to one of the elders. "How many newly hatched juvenile demonic beasts can we allocate?"
The elder, clearly in charge of beast rearing, quickly calculated and provided a number.
It was more than enough to meet Chen Yang's requirement of over a hundred.
"Very well... In that case, Elder, please make the necessary preparations."
"Also, among the Foundation Establishment stage disciples, are there any who wish to gain some experience?"
"Allow Fellow Daoist Chen Yang to take them along."