Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1090 - 769: The One-Strike Pact and Unending Marriages (Two-in-One)

The midday sun blazed, and Lingyun Peak was alive with vibrant energy, bamboo rustling and auspicious clouds swirling.

Avian creatures soared, and spirit beasts frolicked with elegant grace.

The cheers atop the peak never ceased; thanks to recurring beast tides, the Taiyi Sect had recently distributed a substantial quantity of Foundation Establishment Pills.

As a result, new Foundation Establishment cultivators emerged in droves, achieving significant breakthroughs.

Although Taihang Commandery had yet to see any Purple Mansion Clans or Influences, several Foundation Establishment Clans had now appeared. Previously rivals of the Ye Family, these clans now made annual pilgrimages to Lingyun Peak to offer their respects.

Their formal presentations, complete with opulent treasures, bore a striking resemblance to those of Wei Dazhong.

The territories claimed by these burgeoning Foundation Establishment Clans were modest, situated nearer to the Jade Dragon Valley region.

Beyond Taihang Commandery, both Taiqing and Celestial Arrival Commanderies also witnessed a considerable increase in new Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Both sects were currently navigating similar predicaments, and an abundance of Foundation Establishment cultivators offered a greater chance for individuals to ascend.

Publicly, it was stated that the Foundation Establishment Pills were concocted using Celestial Essence Fruit. However, the Ye Family, having acquired several, knew the truth: they were synthesized from Demon Pills.

It was evident that the Taiyi Sect possessed the formula for the East Sea Foundation Establishment Pill but had chosen not to divulge it.

Finally, as the acclamations for the newly established Foundation Establishment cultivators began to wane.

A resonant voice emanated from the Cyan Cloud Nunnery.

"Ascendant Su Xin of the Cyan Cloud Nunnery extends congratulations to Ascendant Lei Hu on his ascension to the Purple Mansion, specially presenting a Tier Three Calming Jade!" Ye Xingsu from the Cyan Cloud Nunnery was the first to step forward.

Despite the favorable turn of events owing to the beast tide and the alliance with the Taiyi Sect, which secured the Ye Family's position, the Cyan Cloud Nunnery currently preferred to remain inconspicuous.

"Universal felicitations!" Ye Jing Hu also advanced, adding his own congratulations.

At this juncture, Ye Jing Hu was fully cognizant of Ye Xingsu's existence and his impending Purple Mansion ceremony in six months.

The future of Taihang Commandery would soon see the Cyan Cloud Nunnery and the Ye Family standing as equals.

Maintaining proper decorum was essential, as was establishing appropriate boundaries.

"Xiao Shao’an of the Xiao Family in Celestial Arrival Commandery conveys congratulations to Ascendant Lei Hu, offering a Tier Three Fuling Herb!"

"Xuan Huayu of the Xuan Family in Celestial Arrival Commandery presents congratulations to Ascendant Lei Hu, bestowing a piece of Tier Three Soul Reviving Wood!"

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Following the Cyan Cloud Nunnery's presentation, other Purple Mansion Clans began to come forward.

The arrival of each Purple Mansion Clan left the independent cultivators in utter astonishment.

Indeed, it was a rare spectacle in the Yan Kingdom to witness the emergence of such a prominent new Purple Mansion Clan.

At this moment, with the exception of the Qinghe Sect, it appeared that virtually all Purple Mansion Clans were in attendance at the Ye Family's event.

Some individuals even began to quietly tally the number of anticipated Purple Mansion cultivators who would grace the occasion.

Ye Jing Hu and Ye Jingyu alternated in stepping forward to greet the esteemed guests.

It must be noted that at this particular time, Ye Jingyu's appearance bore an uncanny resemblance to that of Ye Jingcheng.

A period of imitation had proven entirely sufficient.

Furthermore, situated here on Lingyun Peak, there was no cause for concern regarding any clandestine Array formations being used for surveillance or investigation.

Conversely, should Ye Jingcheng fail to make an appearance at the Purple Mansion ceremony, that would indeed signal a significant issue.

"Ascendant Changqing of the Purple Cyan Sect in Celestial Protection Commandery extends congratulations to Ascendant Lei Hu, presenting a Tier Three Water Mist Grass!"

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With the arrival of Purple Mansion cultivators from Celestial Arrival Commandery, the affiliated clans and subsidiary forces of the Tian Dao Sect, hailing from the Three Commanderies of Celestial Protection, Celestial Jade, and Celestial Metropolis, also made their presence known.

Each instance that a Purple Mansion influence graced the Ye Family's Lingyun Peak, a shower of spiritual rain would cascade from the heavens.

More than ten consecutive downpours of spiritual rain confirmed the extraordinary prestige currently held by the Ye Family for all observers.

While marveling at the spectacle, everyone's perception of the Ye Family began to undergo a profound reevaluation.

Such immense influence clearly indicated that the Ye Family was far more than a mere fledgling Purple Mansion Clan.

Recalling the previous instance where the Taiyi Sect had compelled the Jin Family to retreat to Taichang Commandery,

suspicions arose that perhaps the Ye Family was an offshoot established by the Taiyi Sect itself.

The intended purpose, it was theorized, was to serve as a bulwark against the Taihang Mountain Range.

Otherwise, it seemed implausible that the Jin Family would have relinquished control of Taihang Commandery.

While everyone was deep in thought, the Golden Core Clan made their move.

"Gu Quan from the Gu Family of Celestial Arrival Commandery extends congratulations to Ascendant Lei Hu, offering a piece of Tier Three Boundless Wood!"

Suddenly, vermillion birds seemed to dance in the sky, a cascade of spiritual rain descended, and Ye Jingyu, along with Ye Jing Hu, jointly extended their welcomes.

A contingent of Purple Mansion Golden Core cultivators alighted before the mountain's gateway and proceeded upwards together.

Following the trail of the first Golden Core Clan, the Jin Family and Kong Family from Taichang Commandery arrived with their own Purple Mansion Realm members.

Kong Yurong of the Kong Family made her appearance, as did Jin Yutang of the Jin Family.

They were all cultivators who had emerged from the same cohort as Ye Jingcheng in days past, having now ascended to the Purple Mansion cultivation level.

However, the gifts they presented were merely of Tier Three Lower grade, proving to be somewhat inferior even to those offered by some of the lesser Purple Mansion Clans.

"Greetings, Daoist Ye!" Jin Yutang and Kong Yurong arrived in unison, clasping their hands in a respectful salute.

"What rare guests! I had assumed you were too occupied in Taichang Commandery!"

Ye Jingyu, standing beside Ye Jing Hu, had initially harbored the expectation that only a Foundation Establishment cultivator from either of those families would grace them with their presence. They had not anticipated such generosity in terms of valuable gifts, and without such offerings, it would have naturally brought shame upon both families.

Yet, it became evident that their resolve was stronger than anticipated, as not a flicker of embarrassment crossed their faces.

"Ha ha, on the grand occasion of Daoist Lei Hu's celebration, no matter how busy we may be, attendance is a must. Furthermore, we also wish to reconnect with you, Daoist Ye!" Jin Yutang could not resist casting a side glance at Ye Jingyu.

It was as though he were attempting to peer through Ye Jingyu's very being.

"Jing Hu, escort them upstairs without delay and ensure they are seated at the same prominent table as the Esteemed Ascendant from the Taiyi Sect!" Ye Jingyu did not directly address Jin Yutang's remark but instead instructed Ye Jing Hu to arrange their ascent up the mountain.

Upon hearing this directive, Jin Yutang felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. He began to suspect that Ye Jingcheng and the other members of the Ye Family were perhaps located within the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain, rather than on Lingyun Peak. He even entertained the possibility that the individual standing before him might not be the true Ye Jingcheng.

It was known that they had a historical grievance with the Ye Family.