I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Chapter 66: Chapter 65: War Begins

The Yu Family.

After helping the Iron Carving King break through to the Tier One Sixth Layer, Yu Changsheng returned to his room and took out the Spiritual Sense Technique scroll.

It was called the "Thousand Thoughts Slash." The description was simple: it primarily targeted an enemy’s Divine Sense and soul. When cast, one’s Divine Sense could transform into a blade to sever the opponent’s.

Yu Changsheng studied it carefully. The technique was profound, but its casting requirements were extremely strict. The caster had to possess an immensely powerful Divine Sense; otherwise, a single use could result in damage to their own.

However, Beast Masters generally had stronger Divine Sense than other Cultivators, and Yu Changsheng’s had already reached the Foundation Establishment Level. Therefore, this technique wasn’t difficult for him.

’It’s a great technique for a surprise attack.’

A wide grin spread across Yu Changsheng’s face. The Thousand Thoughts Slash was impossible to defend against. It was invisible to the naked eye and could only be detected by a Cultivator’s Divine Sense.

For a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator with a hundred-meter Divine Sense range, the Thousand Thoughts Slash could cross that distance in less than a breath’s time.

’First, I have to condense my Divine Sense into a sword or saber.’

’A thousand thoughts, a hundred forms. In a single thought, I can transform my Divine Sense into various weapons, and Swords and Sabers are the easiest to create!’

’Annihilating an enemy with Divine Sense... what a terrifying technique!’

Yu Changsheng quickly began his experiment. He released his Divine Sense, letting it gather in mid-air.

The invisible, transparent Divine Sense began to coalesce as he channeled the technique, his consciousness gradually taking shape.

But due to his inexperience, the moment he relaxed, the nascent form he had gathered simply dispersed.

’So tired... It feels like my head was just struck, I’m dizzy!’

’Looks like I’ll have to wait for my Divine Sense to recover a bit.’

Yu Changsheng reluctantly retracted his Divine Sense and sighed, muttering in frustration, "I can’t master this technique in one go."

The last few times he cultivated, he had grasped the Refining God Technique and the Beast Taming Technique on his first try. This time, however, was different. It seemed he had to successfully condense his Divine Sense into a bladed weapon to truly learn it.

Two hours later, Yu Changsheng got up and tried again.

’Still not quite there.’

His Divine Sense dispersed once more, and Yu Changsheng shook his head.

’If only my control were a little more precise, I might have succeeded!’

Yu Changsheng tried two more times and finally familiarized himself with the method of condensing his Divine Sense. An invisible blade of Divine Sense, a sword, materialized before his eyes!

"I did it!"

[You have learned Thousand Thoughts Slash. Add points?]

"Add points!"

In an instant, a wealth of knowledge flooded Yu Changsheng’s mind, granting him a much deeper understanding of how to control his Divine Sense.

"Thousand Thoughts Slash!"

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he condensed his Divine Sense into a Flying Sword and thrust it violently toward the head of his bed.

The Divine Sense Flying Sword stirred a gust of wind as it passed straight through the wooden bed and the walls of the room.

It caused no physical damage.

But judging by its aura, Yu Changsheng had no doubt that if it struck an enemy, it would inflict grievous harm. A light blow would injure their mind, but a heavy one would shatter their very soul!

"Good."

After unleashing the Thousand Thoughts Slash once, Yu Changsheng’s face paled considerably, yet a smile touched his lips.

This was a trump card, something that could catch anyone by surprise. After all, very few Cultivators knew Divine Sense attacks, and his own Divine Sense was comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

’A Peak Qi Refining cultivator?’

’I wonder what would happen if one of them got hit by this!’

Feeling exhausted, Yu Changsheng collapsed onto his bed. He closed his eyes, didn’t bother with any more Cultivation, and immediately fell asleep.

His Divine Sense was overdrawn and needed to recover.

「The next day.」

The disciples within the Yu Family were all on edge, terrified that the Chen Family’s Cultivators would come storming their gates.

Yu Taoran sat calmly in the main hall, stroking his Wooden Sword with a tranquil expression.

"Father, all the clan members who aren’t Cultivators have been moved to the rear. When the fighting starts, two Cultivators will lead them away to escape."

Yu Chenghe walked in from outside, his expression sorrowful as he said, "How many can escape will depend on their own fortune."

When Peak Qi Refining Cultivators clashed, a single stray slash of Sword Qi could wipe out a huge number of mortals. Those clan members without Cultivation could only struggle like ants, praying the battle wouldn’t spill over to them.

As the Patriarch of the Yu Family, he felt it was his failure that he couldn’t protect his own people.

Yu Taoran looked at him and said, "Do not let your heart be in turmoil. However many of our clan die, we will kill that many from the Chen Family. A debt of blood will be paid in blood. That is all the vengeance they need."

Yu Chenghe lowered his head and agreed, but it was clear from his expression that he still couldn’t accept it.

"You... your temperament is fine for a Clan Leader who manages the family, but it will never allow you to become a Sword Cultivator."

"Not a single one of the younger generation has been able to inherit my Swordsmanship."

"A pity, a pity."

Yu Taoran stood up. "Your son, Yu Changsheng, however... though his talent in the Sword Dao is limited, he will find success on other paths."

"That boy understands the Immortal Cultivation Path better than you do."

At the mention of Yu Changsheng, a smile couldn’t help but appear on Yu Chenghe’s face.

"Alright, go and prepare. How many of us in the Yu Family survive this will be up to fate. I will lead you all in a full-scale breakout."

After dismissing Yu Chenghe, Yu Taoran gripped his Wooden Sword, strode out of the hall, and walked onto the vast martial arts stage. He slowly began to practice his sword forms, just as he had as a boy.

"The swords are all ready for you. Let’s see which of you comes to claim one first!"

As his sword fell, the martial arts stage split in two. A razor-sharp Sword Intent shot into the heavens, sweeping across the entire Yu Mansion and filling the Cultivators in the front courtyard with fighting spirit.

Yu Changsheng also gazed at this display of Sword Intent, a heroic feeling swelling in his heart as he sighed in admiration, ’Sword Cultivators... they really are cool.’

「Early the next morning.」

The Chen Family’s Cultivators surrounded the Yu Mansion.

"Yu Taoran, open your Defense Array and surrender without a fight! If you do, we can show mercy and spare the rest of your clan!"

"If you resist stubbornly, don’t blame us for being ruthless and exterminating your entire clan!"

The one shouting at the front was Chen Tianyun, Chen Hai’s father.

He was dressed in a black robe, his expression cold and sinister. He pointed a spear-shaped Magical Artifact at the Defensive Array and commanded his clansmen.

"Attack!"

BAM! BAM! BAM!

Receiving no response, they launched an all-out assault to break the Defensive Array.

A thrill of pleasure filled Chen Tianyun as he watched the trembling Yu Clan Qi Refining Cultivators beneath the Defensive Array.

’You dared to kill my Hai’er? I’ll annihilate your entire clan! Today, with three Peak Qi Refining experts from my Chen Family, plus several Cultivators from the Tang Family, I doubt even Yu Taoran will dare to be arrogant!’

"Did you think you’d be safe hiding in your turtle shell? Hehehe. How many of our attacks can this Array of yours withstand?"

"Break for me!"

Chen Tianyun thrust his spear at the Defense Array, and a sharp burst of energy exploded in mid-air.

RUMBLE!

The Defensive Array trembled violently, cracks spreading across its surface as if it were about to shatter at any moment.

"Keep attacking!" Chen Tianyun shouted viciously.

"Kill!" Chen Yuanbai’s eyes were bloodshot as he controlled nine Flying Sabers, striking the cracks one after another.

PSSSH!

The Defensive Array finally gave way, shattering into dust.

But at that very moment, a dazzling light erupted from within the Yu Mansion, so brilliant that the members of the Chen Family couldn’t keep their eyes open.

"Tianyun, be careful!" Chen Yuanbai shouted, his face paling in alarm.

"Noisy!" Yu Taoran swung his Wooden Sword.

A beam of Sword Light shot out from the Yu Mansion, carrying a tyrannical sword force as it cleaved toward Chen Tianyun’s head.

Chen Tianyun’s mind was completely seized by the Sword Qi, leaving him frozen in place.