Yang Tianyou's Golden Core Banquet
In fact, the conflict between Yang Tianyou and Luochuan Sect was originally very minor.
However, as time went by and various events occurred one after another, until today, two Spirit Transformation cultivators personally came to his door, coercing him to sign the Heavenly Dao Contract.
At this point, his hatred for the Luochuan Sect reached its peak.
With both old and new grudges combined, he could not achieve his goal if he could not destroy the Luochuan Sect in this lifetime.
Of course, even if the Luochuan Sect were to be destroyed, it would take a long time, but Yang Tianyou could afford to wait.
There are downsides to signing the Heavenly Dao Contract.
There are advantages, of course.
The benefit is that from now on, Luochuan Sect will no longer be on guard against Yang Tianyou.
On some issues, there is a high probability that concessions will be made; this represents a political compromise and easing of tensions.
The most direct gain for the Yang Household was likely the territory of Jinshui County.
Originally, Yang Tianyou guessed that Luochuan Sect was unlikely to hand over all of Jinshui County's territory to the Yang Household.
On the one hand, this territory is 50-60% larger than the entire Dragon Valley County, governing nearly ten million Mortal and two to three hundred large and small Lineage, with enormous interests at stake.
On the other hand, there is still one Golden Core Cultivator alive in the Goldwater Sect. This person is named True Person Goldenlight. He is at the Early Golden Core cultivation and is currently stationed on the Goldwater Sect's Cross-Commandery Flying Boat, heading to Qian Commandery, the southernmost part of Qin Province. He has not yet returned.
Once True Person Goldenlight hears the news of the sect's destruction, he will surely have the Luochuan Sect step forward to uphold justice.
In this way, for the sake of balance, Luochuan Sect may very well redistribute a portion of Jinshui County's territory to True Person Goldenlight, allowing him to rebuild Goldwater Sect.
But things are different now, starting with a change in mindset.
Bound by the Heavenly Dao Contract, Yang Tianyou was unable to attack the Luochuan Sect, but he was certainly unhappy about it.
Given his talent and the Yang Household's potential for development, his influence in Luochuan Commandery will undoubtedly grow. As the ruler, the Luochuan Sect will either suppress him or try to win him over.
However, the suppression could no longer be carried out due to the signing of the Heavenly Dao Contract; otherwise, it would have been better to have wiped out the Yang Household three days ago.
Given True Person Beigong's ability to navigate complex situations, the choice that Luochuan Sect will make is quite obvious.
They will likely gradually ease tensions in the years to come.
Simply put, it's about winning over Yang Tianyou and the Yang Household.
Given this, the Yang Household could easily propose to take over Jinshui County. True Person Beigong would certainly not object; on the contrary, he would go with the flow and make the matter a natural outcome.
As Yang Tianyou had predicted, half a month later, True Person Goldenlight hurriedly returned from another prefecture, wanting to pay his respects to True Person Beigong and ask him to uphold justice for him.
Unexpectedly, True Person Beigong spoke kindly but made no mention of the territorial division of Jinshui County.
Instead, they temporarily lent a Third Tier Spirit Mountain, eight thousand miles east of Luochuan City, to True Person Goldenlight and the remaining nearly one hundred Goldwater Sect cultivators.
Seeing this, True Person Goldenlight was dumbfounded, and the other forces in Luochuan Commandery were also stunned.
That doesn't make sense. Logically, shouldn't both sides be held equally responsible?
Why is True Person Beigong so kind to the Yang Household?
Moreover, the Great Elder's Line, who has always been at odds with the Yang Household, remained silent, seemingly acquiescing to the matter!
Amidst this fog of uncertainty, the Yang Household launched a surprise attack and directly occupied the entire territory of Jinshui County.
Furthermore, together with the Feng Household, they petitioned the Luochuan Sect to merge the entire territory of Jinshui County, along with the half of the territory occupied by the Yang Household in Dragon Valley County, into a new large county, Purple Moon County!
The remaining half of Dragon Valley County's territory was renamed Clearwind County!
Three days later, Luochuan Sect agreed to the requests of the Yang and Feng Households.
From then on, the Yang Household of Purple Moon County rose to prominence north of Luochuan Commandery, becoming the most powerful Golden Core Force among the Three Counties.
Another month later, Escape Light suddenly flew out from Purple Moon Mountain, heading in all directions.
Luochuan Sect, the Yun Household's residence, atop the Yun Tian Thunderclap Peak.
Thunder rumbled, Dark Clouds filled the air, and a rich Spiritual Qi and Thunder Essence Qi permeated the area.
In the main hall at the center of the mountain, True Person Yunting held the Purple-Gold Invitation in his hand, looked at Yang Dangmo in his red robe opposite him, and asked softly, "What did the sect leader say?"
"Senior Beigong said that you, Senior, should represent the Luochuan Sect at the Golden Core Banquet!" Yang Dangmo said, clasping his hands in greeting.
"Is that so?... Alright, go back and tell Great White that I will be there on time for his Golden Core Banquet!"
"This junior obeys!" Yang Dangmo said, then turned and left Thunderclap Peak.
"Zhan'er, your future uncle-in-law is quite an extraordinary person."
Once he broke through to the Golden Core, he led his Lineage to stand at the pinnacle of all Golden Core Forces in Luochuan Commandery.
This reminds me of my father, so dashing and heroic, leading my Yun Household through thick and thin to become the foremost Lineage in the Luochuan Sect! It's a pity..."
True Person Yunting's gaze was complex. It was a pity that after Zhen Leizi's death, the Yun Household's status declined and was overtaken by the Song Household.
Furthermore, Yunhua, the most outstanding disciple of the Yun Household, has never been willing to join the Luochuan Sect.
Naturally, she drifted further and further away from her Lineage. Although the blood ties could not be severed, the relationship was not as close as it had become.
"Yang Tianyou is indeed much stronger than me!" Yun Zhan sighed, recalling the first time they met.
At that time, Yun Zhan was absolutely confident that he could kill Yang Tianyou within ten moves.
But now... I'm afraid I'll be the one killed within ten moves!
It's only been a few years... Yun Zhan clenched his fists, somewhat bewildered, "Is my talent really that bad?"
"Alright, don't overthink it. Even the Luochuan Sect can't find anyone comparable to Yang Tianyou, a man of exceptional talent."
His talent is among the best in the Mountain and River Hall, so you don't need to worry about it. Just focus on your own path.
The path to immortality is long and arduous. Some achieve fame at a young age, while others achieve greatness later in life. Individual Destinies differ, but the most crucial element is always perseverance!
Don't be influenced by external factors, only seeing the brilliance of others while underestimating your own potential and damaging your self-confidence!
True Person Yunting's words of admonition made Yun Zhan suddenly realize that his grandfather was using Yang Tianyou to punish him.
He nodded, his expression hardening, and said firmly, "Rest assured, I will definitely break through to the Spirit Transformation and lead my Yun Household back to its peak!"
"Good, it's good that you have this confidence. A year from now, you will come with me to Yang Tianyou's Golden Core Banquet. You two are both young people, and you have the connection with Yunhua. You should try to get closer to each other in the future!" True Person Yunting stroked his beard and said with satisfaction.
"Grandson understands!"
In the dimly lit main hall of the Seven Absolutes Sect, on the Hundred-Mile Lake Heart Island.
Seven Absolutes Master looked kindly at Yang Tianxue, who stood respectfully before him, and said, "Fellow Daoist Taibai will be holding a Golden Core Banquet a year from now."
This is a major event in Luochuan County. I will definitely make time to personally travel to Ziyue County to congratulate Fellow Daoist Taibai on his advancement to the Golden Core stage!
"Then my Yang Household congratulates Senior Seven Absolutes on your esteemed presence!" Yang Tianxue bowed and slowly withdrew.
After she left, Seven Absolutes True Person's eyes filled with emotion as he murmured to himself, "Truly, a golden carp is no ordinary fish; it transforms into a dragon once it encounters wind and clouds! Blade Venerable Great White, a peerless genius indeed..."
Next to the small wooden house where True Person Yunxia resided at the Cloudglow Sect, Yang Tianwang stood there, his expression calm and composed.
Dressed in plain white, with disheveled hair and beard, True Person Yunxia, resembling an old farmer, straightened up from the vegetable garden.
Looking at the Invitation in his hand, written in Yang Tianyou's own handwriting.
Especially feeling that exceptionally domineering Blade Intent, he exclaimed in a low voice, "What a Blade Venerable Great White!"
Turning around, Master Yunxia looked at King Yang and said gently, "Go back and tell Fellow Daoist Taibai that I, Yunxia, will personally attend his Golden Core Banquet!"
"This junior obeys!" Yang Tianwang and slowly withdrew.
Northern Yin County, the Corpse Yin Sect!
Wang Household Heiling County!
Jianmen County, Yi Sword Sect!
Wave Moon County, Wave Moon Sect!
Baicang County, Baicang Sect!
Double Horse County, Ma Household!
Red Tide County, Flamefrost Sect!
Apart from the Three-Leaves Sect of Xinkou County and the Lin Household of Huangshan County, who were not invited by the Yang family due to their hostile relationship, the Yang Household did not extend an invitation.
All other Golden Core Force, upon receiving the Invitation from the Yang Household, indicated that they would send their highest-ranking members to attend Yang Tianyou's Golden Core Banquet.
Besides the major Golden Core Forces, the Golden Core Rogue Cultivators in Luochuan Commandery, such as Lingfeng True Person and True Person Xuanling, who had good relations with the Yang Household, also received Invitation the Golden Core Banquet and expressed their intention to attend in person a year later.
Many Golden Core Cultivator had previously had little interaction with the Yang Household were also eager to prepare gifts after hearing that Yang Tianyou was going to hold Golden Core Banquet.
I want to establish some connection with this rising star, the Blade Venerable Great White.
At least you need to become a familiar face, right?
Otherwise, if you try to build a closer relationship with them after they break through to the Nascent Soul Nascent Soul or even the Spirit Transformation, the price you'll have to pay will be far too high.
And south of Luochuan Commandery, Spirit Commandery!
Sun-Refining True Person, who had always been on good terms with the Yang Household, also received Yang Tianyou's Invitation. Overjoyed, he couldn't help but feel proud of his investment more than 20 years ago.
With Yang Tianyou's current momentum, even Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't stop him.
He might be the next Chen Qiaosheng.
At that time, relying on this relationship, Jin Lianri's status in the Gold and Silver Alliance and his Lineage will rise sharply.
In fact, you don't even have to wait too long.
As early as a month ago, Yang Tianyou's achievements in Luochuan Commandery were reported to the Gold and Silver Alliance.
Some elders in the alliance already wanted to elevate his status, and this suggestion was approved by many elders.
Thinking of the bright future ahead, Jin Lianri was in high spirits and excitedly began preparing gifts.
On the other hand, there was Zheng Qiufeng, who had once worked with him to purchase Cold Tide Spirit Items in Dragon Valley County.
He sat in the chair, looking extremely annoyed and filled with regret.
Why was he so foolish before, not offering more support to Yang Tianyou and the Yang Household?
Some first or second-tier Cultivation Resources are nothing to him.
Now look what's happened! He's squandered a promising future and a powerful backer. It's too late to regret it now. He can only watch helplessly as his old rival, Jin Lianri, rises to prominence and enjoys a smooth path to immortality because of this connection.
"Well..."