Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1242 - 862: Golden Cores Gather, Grand Tournament Stakes

As noon arrived, the blazing sun shone down, enveloping Sha Huang Mountain in a golden veil.

The cultivators who attended the ceremony were extremely curious at this moment about how many Golden Cores would arrive in the end.

After all, eleven Golden Cores had already arrived.

As time passed, what arrived this time was not Golden Cores but two Dragon Envoy Flying Ships.

And they were not ordinary yellow Dragon Envoy Flying Ships, but orange ones.

This represented the arrival of Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang.

Ye Jingcheng also descended from the mountain peak, unlike other Golden Cores, he could wait until after accepting their gifts to go down the mountain and welcome them.

For the two Golden Core Peak mansion masters, however, he needed to go down the mountain in advance.

Moreover, without waiting for the gifts, the mystical phenomena in the sky reached their peak, with nine clouds transforming into auspicious beasts dancing gracefully, eventually turning into Spiritual Rain falling down.

Many cultivators soaked in the Spiritual Rain and hurriedly closed their eyes to absorb it.

Those who had not sent gifts nor ascended the mountain were regretting it now.

If they had known, they would have prepared a gift, not necessarily to ascend the mountain, but just to soak in the Spiritual Rain, taste the Spirit Fruits, and listen to the discourse, it would have been worth it.

"Prince Wang, Mansion Master Xiao, your esteemed presence takes us by surprise, please forgive our inadequate welcome!" Ye Jingcheng stepped forward.

Behind Mansion Master Xiao was Xiao He, and behind Prince Wang was one of the three fairies of Wangqing Mansion, Wang Shiyun.

"Qianchen Daoist, you coming down the mountain is already quite flattering for the two of us!" Mansion Master Xiao was the first to speak.

Upon hearing these words, Prince Wang nodded as well.

Both of their eyes were fixated on Ye Jingcheng, clearly realizing that Ye Jingcheng had broken through to the Middle Stage of the Golden Core. Remember, seven years ago, Ye Jingcheng was only at the Early Stage.

This terrifying breakthrough speed was comparable to many brilliant and talented great cultivators in history.

Especially hearing that Ye Jingcheng was also a Tier Four Middle-grade Alchemist Master.

"You’re too kind, Mansion Master!" Ye Jingcheng invited the two of them up the mountain.

At this moment, all the Golden Core cultivators on the mountain were waiting at the palace entrance.

Xiao He and Wang Shiyun respectively presented their gifts.

"Mansion Master Xiao of Xiaoshan Prefecture congratulates Master Qianchen on the Golden Core ceremony and presents a Tier Four Demon King Demon Pill!"

"Prince Wang of Wangqing Prefecture congratulates Master Qianchen on the Golden Core ceremony and presents a drop of Cyan Locust Juice!"

The treasures, although they might seem ordinary by their names.

However, it is important to understand that in the Central Domain, Demon King Demon Pills are extremely rare, which is why there are many Golden Cores but fewer Fake Pill cultivators.

As for the Cyan Locust Juice, it is a divine elixir that allows Late-Stage Purple Mansion Body Cultivators to break through.

In essence, it’s very precious.

After Ye Xingliu cheered, Ye Haiyan activated the array, gathering another round of Spiritual Rain.

This round of Spiritual Rain was formed by diluting Tier One Spirit Water, although not as potent as the previous Tier Two Spiritual Rain, its large area.

Thus covering even more cultivators.

The scene was even more magnificent.

"Everyone, please take a seat. I heard Qianchen Daoist has prepared an auction, auctioning some treasures from the Spiritual Sand Mini World. Why not organize a Golden Core trade fair and a cultivation exchange as well?" said Mansion Master Xiao with a smile as they entered the palace.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng naturally agreed. After all, such trade fairs not only bring the Ye Family considerable gains but also enhance its fame.

Judging from recent circumstances, Mansion Master Xiao seems to have the intention of supporting the Celestial Sand Sect.

As for the exchange meeting, Ye Jingcheng was even more satisfied. After breaking through the Golden Core, he had little opportunity to communicate with fellow cultivators and had to explore many cultivation techniques on his own. Now, with over a dozen Golden Cores communicating, including two Golden Core Peaks, it would greatly benefit him.

"What Mansion Master Xiao said is excellent, I concur!" Ye Jingcheng nodded.

His mind moved at the thought of exchanging for some treasures.

Among them, the Golden Core cultivators from Wangqing Prefecture and Tianshu Mansion were seasoned Golden Cores, surely possessing abundant treasures.

He still lacked the two main ingredients of Tier Four Earth Flood Dragon Essence Blood and Golden Falcon Pill, as well as various spirit medicines like Tier Four Stone Block and Tier Four Peach Wood Block.

Although Tian Dao True Monarch was already searching for Tier Four Earth Flood Dragon Essence Blood, it is an unknown factor, and if he could obtain it and refine it beforehand, allowing the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor to advance earlier, it would surely benefit the Ye Family more.

After Ye Jingcheng spoke, the others nodded as well.

They also showed some interest in the trade fair and exchange meeting.

In the Southern Wilderness Province, there is a Tier Four auction and a Golden Core trade fair only once every ten years, which is somewhat insufficient for many cultivators.

After all, at the Golden Core Realm, most of the treasures needed are extremely rare, and not every time does one find the treasures they desire, only with more frequent opportunities one might succeed.

Of course, the proposal for trade fair and exchange meeting was just a small interlude.

The ceremony proceeded as usual.

Dong!

With another chime of the ancient bell, Ye Jingcheng stepped outside the palace.

The ceremony reached the point of the spiritual cuisine.

Within the Celestial Sand Sect, numerous cultivators emerged carrying countless paths of delicious spiritual cuisine.

The Ye Family planned to open a restaurant in Xiaoshan Prefecture, specializing in female cultivators and atmosphere, yet it couldn’t quite compare.

The advantage of the Ye Family lay in its diverse spiritual cuisine compared to Xiaoshan Prefecture’s scarcity.

Not only did they have various Spirit Fish, but also Cloud Deer, Sand Ginseng Scorpion, Forest Pig, Blood Jade Eel, Black Mushroom Fish, and even Star-Feeding Fish, among others.

Because of the previous Beast Tide, the Ye Family accumulated Spirit Beasts, including many Tier Three and Four Spirit Materials.

However, this was just to build momentum for the restaurant, not requiring the best spiritual cuisine.

As the spiritual cuisine was served, many cultivators fixed their gaze steadily.

The Spirit Beast Meat spiritual cuisine not only replenishes Spiritual Energy but also invigorates Vital Energy and Blood. It might not be uncommon near the Celestial Demon Mountain Range but in Xiaoshan Prefecture, many Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment cultivators might only experience such spiritual cuisine a few times in their lifetime.

Even Master Qian He from Hundred Beasts Sect took a different view of Ye Jingcheng.

They naturally learned that Ye Jingcheng and his group came from a desert sea mini world, which was once the inheritance of the Celestial Sand Sect.

However, after dramatic changes, Celestial Sand Sect’s influence in the desert sea diminished greatly, and it suffered setbacks in the Central Domain.

Many speculated that the Celestial Sand Sect was overthrown by Beast Tide.

"Fellow cultivators, I, Qianchen, am grateful for your participation in the Sha Huang Mountain celebration..." Ye Jingcheng spoke a few symbolic words.

He then announced the opening of the banquet.

With all the Golden Core cultivators seated, it featured Tier Three High-Grade Great Demon Spirit Cuisine.

Master Qian He from Hundred Beasts Sect was evidently curious:

"I’m curious, Daoist Qianchen, does your desert sea mini world truly have so many demon beasts?"

"Just some insignificant little Demon Beasts, otherwise our Celestial Sand Sect wouldn’t be without Fake Pill cultivators." Ye Jingcheng explained.

He didn’t elaborate too much, while speaking, Ye Jingcheng also looked towards Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang.

He was inwardly speculating if Master Qian He had been brought by Prince Wang.

Yet soon he realized he was overthinking.

The two mansion masters were uninterested.

After all, what they sought were treasures for Nascent Soul breakthrough, and there were surely corresponding Tier Five Demon Emperors in the Demon Beast Mountain Range.

As the banquet began, Ye Xingliu also approached.

"Elder Qianchen, dear elder, today’s ceremony, if it were just a banquet, would indeed be a bit dull. Why not have some younger generations’ contests to add some flair!"

Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded, without immediately responding, instead glancing at the other Golden Core True Masters.

These True Masters were all looking at Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang again.

"Alright, Celestial Sand Sect was a Tier Five Sect thousands of years ago; this Mansion Master indeed wants to witness it!" Mansion Master Xiao agreed.

Prince Wang soon also agreed.

Ye Jingcheng waved his hand, seeing that dozens of Ye Family cultivators had long been ready.

At this moment, Yellow Iron Cloud from Celestial Sand Sect naturally showed great interest, knowing that if a disciple of the Celestial Sand Sect stood out, it would be an enormous exposure.

However, the selection of participants was already arranged by the Ye Family, and Yellow Iron Cloud could not arbitrarily change it.

The challengers were already predetermined by Ye Xingliu.

First, the challengers came from the Zhu Family, followed by Zifu Sect and Hegu Sect cultivators.

After ten matches, Celestial Sand Sect won more than it lost.

Winning much praise.

The entire ceremony proceeded in an orderly manner according to Ye Jingcheng and the Ye Family’s expectations.

When the banquet ended, Ye Jingcheng also let Ye Xingliu directly set up the auction.

This auction did not feature Tier Four treasures. After all, Celestial Sand Sect currently has only one Golden Core, auctioning Tier Four treasures would seem excessive.

Meanwhile, as the auction took place, Ye Jingcheng also brought together the Golden Cores into the palace for a small trade meeting and cultivation exchange.