Chapter 96: Ferocious beasts at the Door, The Covenant is Established
Half a month's time passed in a flash.
Dragon City, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Main Discussion Hall.
The atmosphere of the Sect today was solemn and grave. Inside the hall, Sect Master Yu Boxuan sat in the primary seat, dressed in a Purple-Gold Dragon-Patterned Sect Master's Robe. His aura was profound and deep, carrying a natural majesty without even needing to be angry. To his left were the core high-level members of the Sect, including Grand Elder Yu Qingtian, Elder Yu Boyu, and Yu Mingfeng. To his right were the head of the Ye family, Ye Kuan, along with Ye Zhilan and her parents. Yuanchen sat beside Ye Zhilan. His position seemed casual, yet he faintly formed a pincer formation with Yu Boxuan. His bearing was calm and heavy, making him impossible to ignore.
Outside the hall, the Sect's Disciples stood solemnly with alert expressions. Everyone knew that today, the messengers of that mysterious "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" would arrive, and a meeting that could affect the future landscape of the Sect was about to begin.
When the sun was high in the sky, a Disciple's clear announcement came from outside the hall: "Reporting to the Sect Master, the messengers from the Ten Thousand Beast Sect have arrived!"
Everyone inside the hall was invigorated. Yu Boxuan said in a deep voice, "Show them in!"
As soon as he finished speaking, two distinct yet incomparably powerful auras approached from afar, slowly stepping into the main hall.
The leader was a woman dressed in a jade-green gown. Her appearance was peerlessly beautiful, and her temperament was gentle and ethereal, like an elf from the forest. Her entire body radiated an extremely dense aura of Life. Just by standing there, she made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze, refreshed and happy.
However, those with high cultivation present, such as Yu Boxuan and Yuanchen, could clearly feel that beneath that gentle aura of Life lay a hidden, vast, and unfathomable surge of energy as deep as the sea! Her level of Life was far beyond that of an ordinary Titled Douluo, even giving them a faint sense of oppression.
"Ferocious beast!" The thought flashed through the minds of Yu Boxuan and Yuanchen almost simultaneously. Moreover, she was definitely not an ordinary hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast; her cultivation likely spanned several hundred thousand years! Yu Boxuan was well-traveled and knew there were terrifying existences in the world whose cultivation exceeded a hundred thousand years, known as Ferocious beasts. However, the specifics of who they were and where they were located remained a secret. The woman before them was likely one of them! She actually showed herself with her Soul Beast aura so unreservedly? Was it confidence, or some kind of statement?
Half a step behind the woman in the green gown followed an exceptionally burly and robust red-haired man. His face was rugged, and his eyes flashed with brilliant light as they opened and closed. His entire body radiated a scorching and violent aura, like a volcano about to erupt. He deliberately revealed most of his aura, and the Soul Power fluctuations he emitted had surprisingly reached the level of a rank ninety-seven Super Douluo! He gave off an intense sense of physical pressure.
Yu Boxuan's pupils constricted. Rank ninety-seven! The same rank as him! This Ten Thousand Beast Sect truly had an incredible foundation! Even an accompanying messenger had such strength!
"Emerald Swan, Bi Ji, by order of the Sect Master, I have come specifically to visit Sect Master Yu of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect." The woman in the green gown nodded slightly. Her voice was soft and pleasant, like flowing spring water. She directly stated her identity and race with poise and grace.
"Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiff, Scarlet King." The red-haired man's voice was low and raspy, like grinding rocks. He was concise and also clarified his true form, though he did not mention his cultivation, only letting his Super Douluo aura be fully displayed.
Bi Ji! Scarlet King!
The hearts of Yu Boxuan, Ye Kuan, and the others shook again! Although they didn't know their specific cultivation years, the Emerald Swan and Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiff were both famous top-tier races among Soul Beasts; their status as Ferocious beasts was beyond doubt! One was a Peak of the healing system, and the other was an attack system overlord. The messengers sent by the Ten Thousand Beast Sect carried significant weight and showed great sincerity (by demonstrating strength) as well as deep meaning (in their attribute combination).
"So it is Senior Bi Ji and Senior Scarlet King. I have long heard of your great names. Your presence brings light to our Sect. Please, take the seats of honor!" Yu Boxuan stood up and returned the greeting with cupped fists. His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, fully displaying the style of a master of a great Sect. The other party had revealed their true forms and names; although they were Soul Beasts, coming here as representatives of the "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" made them guests, and etiquette could not be discarded.
Both sides took their seats as hosts and guests, and Disciples served fragrant tea.
Bi Ji's gaze swept over everyone present, pausing slightly on Ye Zhilan. Sensing the aura of Life that shared the same source as her own, along with the faint fluctuations of a plant-type Soul Beast contract, a flash of appreciation appeared in her eyes.
Finally, her gaze landed on Yu Boxuan in the main seat and Yuanchen, whose aura was the most profound and difficult to fathom. She said softly, "Sect Master Yu, everyone, Young Lord Gu Yue should have already conveyed the purpose of our trip. Your noble Sect's willingness to discuss cooperation with our Ten Thousand Beast Sect to explore the new Way of Beast Taming is truly a wise move."
Yu Boxuan also gave a faint smile. His gaze swept over Bi Ji and Scarlet King, his tone peaceful yet carrying a hint of scrutiny: "Senior Bi Ji overpraises us. It is merely that we do not wish to delay the future of the younger generation. However, the auras of you two Seniors are extraordinary. Forgive my lack of insight, but I do not know where your noble 'Ten Thousand Beast Sect' is located? What is its Legacy?" He was testing the other party's origins.
Bi Ji smiled slightly, her emerald eyes as clear as water, and her voice remained soft: "Sect Master Yu is too kind. Our Sect has been secluded for a long time, and the location of our mountain gate is inconvenient to reveal; I hope you understand. As for the Legacy... it can be traced back to ancient times. We have lived as neighbors for generations with some intelligent Soul Beast tribes, supporting each other and jointly participating in the natural Dao. Thus, the Sect is named 'Ten Thousand Beast'." She avoided the heavy and touched on the light, steering the topic toward the core.
Scarlet King, however, gave a snort, his voice like muffled thunder: "Why all the chatter! We came today to talk about cooperation, not to check backgrounds! Sect Master Yu, your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect is a top-tier Sect on this continent, and you have surely seen a bit of our Ten Thousand Beast Sect's strength. Cooperation is of great benefit to both sides, so why beat around the bush!"
He spoke bluntly, even somewhat crudely, but it matched his disguised identity and directly brought the negotiations to the main point, carrying an unquestionable forcefulness.
A sharp light flashed in Yu Boxuan's eyes. He didn't get angry but instead smiled: "Senior Scarlet King is a straight talker. Since that's the case, I will speak plainly. Regarding your Sect's proposal to 'jointly research the Way of Beast Taming,' how exactly will the cooperation work? What can my side gain? Does your Sect have a plan for this?"
Bi Ji and Scarlet King exchanged a glance, and Bi Ji spoke: "I wouldn't call it a plan, our Sect only has a few humble opinions for your side to consider. If there is any dissatisfaction, we can discuss it further."
"First, information sharing. My Ten Thousand Beast Sect is willing to open up some of our Soul Beast records, including the habits, potential, evolution paths, and ancient Bloodline secrets of various Soul Beasts. This will help your Sect, especially Young Miss Ye Zhilan, deepen her understanding of Soul Beasts—particularly plant-type Soul Beasts—and refine the Method of Contracting." Bi Ji's tone was sincere. "Of course, we also hope to exchange unique research your Sect has regarding Martial Souls, Qi and blood, and even medicinal potions."
Hearing this, Yu Boxuan and the others felt a stir in their hearts. Detailed information on Soul Beasts, especially regarding potential and evolution paths, was precisely the weakest link in the human Soul Master knowledge system! If they could truly obtain it, the value would be immeasurable!
"Second, joint research. Our Sect can provide various types of gentle Soul Beasts with different cultivations to try establishing contracts with selected Disciples from your Sect, observing the effects and summarizing experiences. The location can be an inconspicuous villa of our Sect on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, guarded by personnel sent from both our Sects to ensure safety." Bi Ji continued.
Providing live Soul Beasts for experiments! This was no small gesture! It also showed the other party's sincerity... or rather, their determination.
"Third, mutual resource assistance. Various resources needed for research can be provided by both sides through negotiation based on contribution. If the research yields results, its application and the distribution of benefits also need to be agreed upon in advance."
Bi Ji was organized and clear. The cooperation framework she proposed both showed sincerity and protected their own interests.
Yu Boxuan pondered for a moment, looked at Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan, and seeing them both nod slightly, he spoke: "The framework Senior Bi Ji proposed is generally reasonable. Information sharing and mutual resource assistance can be discussed. However, regarding the joint research, having the location at your Sect's villa might be inconvenient. Could it be provided by my Sect near Dragon City, with your Sect sending personnel to reside there? This would make it more convenient for my Sect's Disciples to participate and would be safer."
This was the bottom line. They absolutely could not place Core Disciples and research results in an environment completely controlled by the other party.
Hearing this, Scarlet King let out a low snort from his nose, appearing somewhat displeased, but he was stopped by a look from Bi Ji.
Bi Ji smiled slightly, as if she had anticipated this: "Sect Master Yu is thorough in his considerations. That is fine. The location can be set a hundred li outside Dragon City. Both sides will jointly construct defenses and send experts to station there. How does that sound?"
"Acceptable." Yu Boxuan nodded.
Next, both sides engaged in an intense discussion over the details. Yuanchen remained silent and listened most of the time, occasionally interjecting at key points. His words were often sharp and to the point, forcing both Bi Ji and Scarlet King to take him seriously. They could feel that although this young man was young, his vision was as sharp and his mind as meticulous as Yu Boxuan's. His strength was also not to be underestimated; he was definitely a true core figure of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
Ye Zhilan also timely raised some questions regarding contract stability and the feedback mechanism. Relying on her profound understanding of Soul Beasts, Bi Ji answered them one by one, and the exchange between the two sides was quite deep.
The negotiation lasted for an entire day. Finally, a preliminary cooperation agreement was reached:
1. The cooperative institution is named the "Beast Taming Research Institute," located in a valley eighty li west of Dragon City, to be jointly constructed and garrisoned by both parties.
2. The Ten Thousand Beast Sect will provide the first batch of partial copies of ancient texts, including the "Spirit Beast Bloodline Catalog (Draft)" and "Preliminary Explanation of Spiritual Plant Synesthesia," as well as ten live plant-type and beast-type Soul Beasts with cultivation below a thousand years and relatively gentle temperaments for preliminary research.
3. Research results are shared, and intellectual property rights are jointly owned by both parties. Specific applications and benefit distribution will be negotiated separately.
4. During the cooperation period, neither side may spy on the other's core secrets or harm the safety of the other's personnel.
The agreement was signed, using Soul Power imprints as proof.
Bi Ji and Scarlet King stood up. Bi Ji said gently, "Sect Master Yu, it has been a pleasure cooperating. I hope that by joining hands, we can create a new path for Soul Masters and Soul Beasts."
Yu Boxuan also stood up: "Rest assured, Senior. Since my Sect has agreed, we will certainly cooperate with all our heart."
Scarlet King's gaze swept over Yuanchen, and he said in a rough voice, "Kid, you are quite good. I hope next time we meet, you can give this King more excitement." His words carried a hint of Battle Intent; he had clearly become interested in Yuanchen's strength.
Yuanchen smiled indifferently and did not respond, only gesturing with cupped hands.
After seeing off Bi Ji and Scarlet King, the atmosphere in the hall remained heavy.
"Yuanchen, what do you think of those two..." Yu Boxuan looked at his grandson with a serious expression.
"Bi Ji's cultivation is likely over five hundred thousand years. She is of the healing system, and her aura is pure and gentle; what she said should be true. Scarlet King has a cultivation of two hundred and ninety thousand years and is of the attack system. He seems rough, but is actually meticulous. Although his Soul Power fluctuations are around rank ninety-seven, with his top-tier Soul Beast Bloodline, an ordinary rank ninety-seven might not be his match." Yuanchen analyzed calmly. "The Ten Thousand Beast Sect... its strength is unfathomable. This cooperation holds both opportunities and risks."
Ye Kuan stroked his beard and sighed: "Ferocious beasts at the door. I've practiced medicine all my Life, and this is the first time I've seen such a thing. However, observing their words and deeds, they do not seem to be wicked people."
Ye Zhilan's eyes were shining: "Brother Yuanchen, Senior Bi Ji's understanding of Soul Beasts is truly profound. I feel like I've gained a lot! I want to start the work on the Research Institute as soon as possible!"
Yuanchen nodded: "Mhm, since the covenant is set, we must go all out. Zhilan, you will lead the Research Institute, and the Sect will provide full support. Remember, proceed step by step, safety first, especially when in contact with live Soul Beasts."
"I understand!" Ye Zhilan nodded heavily.
Yu Boxuan said in a deep voice: "From this moment on, block all details of today's talk. The site selection and construction of the Research Institute must be carried out in secret. The personnel stationed there must be carefully selected, with loyalty and reliability being the top priority. Yuanchen, you are fully responsible for this matter. If there is any unusual movement, you have the authority to act first and report later!"
"Your grandson obeys." Yuanchen took the order.
The curtain on a dance with Soul Beasts was thus drawn. The Alliance between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and the "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" was like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake; its ripples would surely spread across the entire continent. And at the center of the storm was that soon-to-be-established "Beast Taming Research Institute," along with the young girl harboring a dream and her mysterious and powerful fiancé.
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