Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1462 1049: Secret Realm's Gift, Testing the Sword

He also turned his gaze toward Wan Chengjie, wanting to see what kind of gift the Wan family had prepared this time.

"The affiliated Wan family congratulates True Monarch Qianchen on achieving Nascent Soul Great Success! We offer one Tier Three Secret Realm, one Tier Three Spirit Mountain, and three Tier Two Spirit Mountains..."

As the announcer called out the gifts, Ma Xiuyuan's face instantly fell. He suddenly remembered that the Wan family possessed Void Spirit Insects; when it came to detecting secret realms, they were far superior to the Ma family. The fact that the Wan family had secretly discovered a Tier Three Secret Realm without the Ma family hearing a single whisper of it naturally filled him with immense dread.

At this moment, he could only comfort himself with the thought that the Wan family wouldn't dare disobey the Ye family, and therefore wouldn't harbor any ambitions of annexing other clans.

"This Wan family..." Even Ye Haicheng couldn't help but look at Wan Chengjie in a new light. The man's boldness was simply astounding. A Tier Three Secret Realm was undoubtedly an extraordinary asset even for the Wan family. They could have easily developed it themselves, yet they chose to gift it away directly. Even if the Tier Three Secret Realm had already been tapped into, its value still far exceeded that of a Tier Three Oasis.

"Counting the Spirit Medicine dowry they provided earlier, the Wan family must have handed over more than half of their Spirit Medicines to the Ye family!" Ye Xingxiao, standing nearby, was equally shocked.

With the Wan family acting like this, they didn't even know what kind of reward to give them in return. Whether it was taking the lead in searching for the Celestial Sand Sect's legacy previously, or presenting treasures at every ceremony, the Wan family was undoubtedly the most dazzling standout.

Of course, in truth, the Xu family had also been quite impressive this time. It was just that the Xu family's treasures had been handed over in secret.

As the announcements for the affiliated clans concluded, it was now time for the Ye Family Members to present their gifts.

Although there were no Golden Core Cultivators from other forces in the Desert Sea, and even Purple Mansion Cultivators were scarce, the Ye family now boasted quite a few. Even excluding those stationed in the Eastern Domain and the Central Domain, their numbers were still substantial. As they began to present their treasures, the affiliated forces were left completely speechless in shock.

They counted silently: there were forty-eight Purple Mansion Cultivators and a full four Golden Core Cultivators from the Ye family congratulating Ye Jingcheng. And this was with many Cultivators still in seclusion or dispatched on external missions.

Ye Jingcheng was also at the peak of the mountain. Looking at his fellow clan members holding their treasures, his face was filled with joy. Even though he disliked overly formal ceremonies, how could he reject the earnest enthusiasm of his junior clan members?

Once the congratulatory announcements finished, bursts of Spiritual Radiance bloomed in the sky one after another. Many clan members carried trays of Spiritual Cuisine and Spirit Tea up the mountain peak.

For this celebration, the Ye family had prepared a lavish spread of nine varieties each of Spirit Tea, Spirit Wine, Spirit Fruit, and Spiritual Cuisine. Considering the Ye family had operated restaurants for countless years, the sheer sight of the Spiritual Cuisine alone made many Cultivators feel the trip was worthwhile.

"Elder Qianchen, celebratory occasions like this usually call for some friendly competition for a prize. Our humble Wan family would like to offer Wan Muchun to give it a try," Wan Chengjie spoke up as the banquet commenced.

Typically, affiliated forces would take the initiative to propose these sparring matches as an opportunity to display their younger generation's prowess. Those who performed well might even be taken in as disciples. Now, Wan Chengjie clearly wanted to showcase Wan Muchun's abilities, hoping it would convince the Ye family to allow him to marry into their clan.

Just as he had decades ago, Wan Muchun still held onto his obsession. He wanted to grow stronger, but the Wan family couldn't provide him with the means to do so. This was another reason why the Wan family had offered the Tier Three Secret Realm. Of course, it was also because Wan Chengjie didn't want Wan Muchun to end up like him—stuck at the Purple Mansion realm, unable to advance any further.

"Very well," Ye Jingcheng nodded.

He cast a glance at Wan Muchun. He had heard of this young man before: he possessed Gold Wood Dual Spirit Roots, had exceptional talent in the Sword Dao, and executed Wood Attribute Magic with natural ease. However, he was somewhat stubborn in nature and had been raised in the Wan family for far too long, which was why the Ye family hadn't agreed to his request all these years. In fact, the Ye family had dropped numerous hints, but Wan Muchun had ignored all of them.

He guessed that aside from wanting to try one last time, the Wan family also intended to display their strength to the other forces. After all, while the Ye family was powerful, their Foreign Affairs Tower only recruited about three hundred people. Even though it had expanded to four hundred over the years, the number was still relatively small. Naturally, many Loose Cultivators couldn't get in, but they were exactly what the Wan family desired to recruit.

The reason the Wan family was willing to give away the secret realm was that they already possessed quite a few oases. They had five oases previously and had recently annexed three more. Even if none of the eight oases were particularly large, the Wan family was already considered a sizable force. With their current manpower, they were already struggling to manage everything.

"I'll go spar with him." Seeing Wan Muchun step up, Ma Yuyuan, who was standing nearby, could no longer hold herself back. The Ma family also desperately needed this opportunity to show off their strength.

"Go ahead!" Ma Xiuyuan nodded. Since the Wan family had set the stage, why shouldn't they seize the chance? Besides, in his view, a Female Cultivator held more of an advantage. Wan Muchun's Cultivation was at Peak Foundation Establishment. Just like Ma Yuyuan, he was only one step away from breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm. Given their solid foundations, there was even a slim chance they could achieve a direct breakthrough without needing the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

"Ma Yuyuan!"

"Wan Muchun."

The two exchanged a look and cupped their fists in greeting before quickly engaging in Magical Combat.

Ma Yuyuan possessed quite a few Magical Artifacts. She brought out a Golden Bell to trap him, whipped out a lash to entangle him, and even deployed a Red Silk Spiritual Artifact. However, Wan Muchun's Swordsmanship was executed like a cascading waterfall—impenetrable and watertight. Ultimately, as soon as he unleashed the Ten Thousand Woods Spring technique, Ma Yuyuan was inevitably defeated.

"Thank you for the match!" Wan Muchun said, cupping his fists as he sheathed his sword.

However, he didn't step down from the arena. Instead, he looked upwards.

"Elder Qianchen, this junior is bold enough to request another challenge. I've long heard that the Ye family's Sword Hall is filled with exceptional talents, and I would like to test myself against them."

Naturally, Wan Muchun had his own pride. He felt that if he were part of the Ye family, he would have a brighter future, but he also didn't believe he would fare poorly without them. Challenging Ma Yuyuan was meant to prove his strength to the Ye family. Challenging a member of the Ye family's Sword Hall, on the other hand, was to show that he was no less capable than many of their own. He wanted to prove that the Ye family's refusal to accept him was their own loss.

"This grandson will give it a try!" At that very moment, a young man with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes leapt into the arena. This young man was none other than Ye Zhijian, the Ye family's Celestial Spirit Root genius.

"You're only at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment..." Wan Muchun hesitated. Because the Ye family had kept his existence highly confidential, not many ordinary clan members knew about Ye Zhijian, let alone the Wan family and the affiliated clans.

"And your Sword Intent has barely crossed the threshold," Ye Zhijian retorted, seeing that Wan Muchun was looking down on him.

As the genius of the Ye family, he naturally possessed his own pride. Most importantly, among the Ye family women Wan Muchun had previously pursued was Ye Zhijian's biological aunt. Ye Zhijian had been itching to teach this guy a lesson for a long time.

"Your sharpness is too overwhelming. That isn't good... for your sword, nor is it good for your future," Ye Zhijian continued.

"Then I will be so bold!" Hearing this, Wan Muchun felt a surge of frustration. Without any further hesitation, he agreed to the fight. He was still highly vigilant when facing a member of the Ye family. Therefore, even though he really wanted to offer to let his opponent make the first three moves, he swallowed the words before they could leave his throat. He even took the initiative to strike first.

However, the moment his Chang Chun Sword flew out and transformed into phantom blades, they were instantly shattered by a Golden Sword from his opponent. A surge of Sword Intent crashed right in front of Wan Muchun, instantly causing his expression to change drastically.

"This Sword Intent of yours..."

At this moment, it wasn't just Wan Muchun; Wan Chengjie and the rest of the Wan family were all thoroughly astounded. This caliber of Sword Intent was normally only seen in Purple Mansion Cultivators, yet right now, they were witnessing it in a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Give it everything you've got!" Ye Zhijian declared.

This scene naturally looked a bit ridiculous—a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator telling a Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator to go all out.

"Alright!" Not daring to delay, Wan Muchun unleashed his most relied-upon Ten Thousand Woods Spring Swordsmanship. As soon as he struck, it was as if a Sword Array had materialized out of thin air. Countless sword phantoms rained down, completely enveloping Ye Zhijian.

But soon enough, as a streak of Golden Light burst forth like a blazing golden sun, all the sword phantoms were annihilated. The Golden Sword Skill landed right in front of Wan Muchun, stopping only when it was blocked by his Spirit Shield.

At this moment, Wan Muchun's face was filled with bitterness. He knew he had lost—and he had lost in the very Swordsmanship he was most proud of! For a Sword Cultivator, being forced to rely on a Defensive Spirit Shield meant defeat. Furthermore, he had lost at the hands of a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.