These words caused Zhang Wei of the Overlord Saber Sect to pause, but he had to admit that what Ye Bufan said made a lot of sense.
"This matter needs to be reported back to our respective sect leaders for discussion," the elder of the Bright Palace said.
Ye Bufan nodded and continued, "This matter is beneficial and harmless. After all, many parts of these demonic beasts are treasures. If we can kill them, it can be very beneficial for improving our cultivation."
"Thank you for your explanation, Mr. Ye. We will report this truthfully to our sect leaders when we return," Zhang Wei said, cupping his fists towards Ye Bufan.
Ye Bufan pondered for a moment, feeling that talking to these people was like trying to teach a ox to sing. It was uncertain whether they would report it or not.
"Alright, alright," Ye Bufan said, turning to leave the area. His goal this time was to kill demonic beasts to break through to the late stage of Core Formation.
"Where is Mr. Ye heading?" Zhang Wei asked quickly, seeing Ye Bufan about to leave.
Ye Bufan turned back to look at Zhang Wei, who quickly explained, "It's like this, our Grand Elder is on his way."
"I'll be in this forest. About when will Senior Qu Fei arrive?" Ye Bufan asked.
"I don't know," Zhang Wei replied.
Seeing this, Ye Bufan took out a jade stone from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Wei, saying, "Keep this. When Senior Qu Fei arrives, give this jade stone to him. As long as he crushes the jade stone, I will know."
Zhang Wei carefully took Ye Bufan's jade stone.
Immediately after, Ye Bufan vanished from the spot, leaving the cultivators from the various sects stunned.
"Such terrifying strength." As Ye Bufan left, someone secretly marveled. They couldn't even sense Ye Bufan's cultivation, and the true qi that emanated from Ye Bufan as he left had shaken them.
"What is Ye Bufan's cultivation level now?" An elder from the Heavenly Star Sect turned to look at those from the Overlord Saber Sect and the Crimson Sword Sect.
"Why are you looking at us? We don't know either," the elders of the Overlord Saber Sect and the Crimson Sword Sect rolled their eyes.
"Aren't you guys from the Overlord Saber Sect and the Crimson Sword Sect quite close to Ye Bufan? I thought you might know something," the other party said.
"I really don't know about that," the elder from the Crimson Sword Sect said. "He already broke through to the Core Formation stage in the secret realm. He couldn't have reached the middle stage of Core Formation in such a short time, could he?"
Several people nodded, thinking it made sense, and then returned to their respective groups.
After leaving, Ye Bufan continued towards the locations with high-frequency demonic beast activity provided by the Overlord Saber Sect. Ye Bufan visited several locations but found no substantial gains. Even if he did, they were only early-stage or even Foundation Establishment stage demonic beasts.
"This won't do," Ye Bufan frowned, hoping that heaven would send more middle or late-stage Core Formation demonic beasts so that he could break through in battle.
After spending a couple of days in the mountains, one night, a strong wind suddenly blew through the mountains, startling Ye Bufan from his cultivation.
"Is a demonic beast rushing towards me?" Ye Bufan's eyes opened with excitement, and he vanished from the spot.
The next moment, Ye Bufan appeared at the entrance of a mountain cave. Standing before him was an old tiger with white stripes and a single horn, exuding ferocity.
"It's finally here," Ye Bufan smiled faintly.
After days of searching for demonic beasts fruitlessly, Ye Bufan changed his strategy. Since he couldn't find demonic beasts, he could let them find him.
Ye Bufan sprinkled some spirit stone fragments along the way, guiding them to the entrance of his cave.
This was not enough. Since lower-level demonic beasts would likely be attracted, Ye Bufan left a mark of the middle stage of Core Formation above. This would filter out many low-level demonic beasts.
"One-horned White Tiger." Ye Bufan's eyes narrowed. Ye Bufan remembered Lin Xiaoyao once saying that in some worlds, one-horned white tigers could be tamed and even become one's subordinates.
Their talent was unparalleled. They were said to be descendants of the ancient divine beast White Tiger. If he could make it recognize him as master, Ye Bufan would face enemies with much greater ease in his future cultivation journey.
"Cunning human, did you lure me here?" the one-horned white tiger spoke, unleashing its aura. Ye Bufan sensed its cultivation at the middle stage of Core Formation.
"What do you want?" the one-horned white tiger looked at Ye Bufan, extremely vigilant, and even prepared to turn and flee.
"Naturally, to have a spar with you," Ye Bufan said, and his Sword Domain immediately expanded, enveloping the one-horned white tiger to prevent it from escaping.
"Domain! How is this possible? How can a mere youngster not yet at the Nascent Soul stage possess a domain?" The one-horned white tiger panicked the moment Ye Bufan expanded his Sword Domain.
"Human, I cannot defeat you. What is it that you truly want?" The one-horned white tiger was very straightforward. Under the same level, Ye Bufan with the addition of his Sword Domain was a sure death for it.
"What do you think you can give me?" Ye Bufan countered.
The one-horned white tiger paused, looked at Ye Bufan, and said, "You want me to become your beast tamer?"
Ye Bufan looked at the one-horned white tiger and shrugged, saying, "I didn't say anything. You said it yourself."
"As a descendant of the ancient divine beast White Tiger, it's not easy to make me recognize you as master," the one-horned white tiger said.
"Is it enough that I can use a domain at the Core Formation stage? Is it enough that I have the resources to assist your cultivation?" Ye Bufan said, bringing the white tiger into his Taixian Ring.
The one-horned white tiger's reaction was as expected. Just like the spiritual-horned rhinoceros when it first entered, it was dumbfounded.
"I have an entire spirit vein here. Do you think that's enough qualification?" Ye Bufan asked.
The one-horned white tiger sensed the rich spiritual energy within the Taixian Sect and turned to look at Ye Bufan, saying, "If I'm not mistaken, this must be some inheritance that you have obtained."
"I just need an answer from you," Ye Bufan looked at the one-horned white tiger.
The one-horned white tiger paused for a moment, then fell silent. Ye Bufan waved his hand, and the white tiger and Ye Bufan reappeared before the mountain cave.
The conditions offered by Ye Bufan were irresistible temptations for both cultivators and demonic beasts.
The one-horned white tiger had high talent, but demonic beasts faced the hunting and capture by external cultivators, often resulting in death or severe injury, unless they were willing to become someone's mount.
However, the one-horned white tiger had a fierce personality. Unless they were willing, it was impossible to make them recognize a master, and the only outcome was death.
But if the one-horned white tiger recognized Ye Bufan as its master, it might become a divine beast.