Lingyun Peak grew livelier and livelier as the date of the Nascent Soul Ceremony approached.
Soaring Clouds Market was already a sea of black-crowded heads, and the Ye Family had even expanded the market considerably.
Otherwise, it would simply have been too cramped. Although some factions were hostile to the Ye Family, there were also many rogue cultivators within their territories. As early as several years ago, these rogue cultivators had consciously begun making their way to Taihang County.
While the market bustled with activity, Ye Jingcheng, Ye Jingyu, Ye Xuefan, and the others gathered in the Ye Family's Council Hall.
Besides them, Liu Huan of the Taiyi Sect was also present.
She had brought news from the Taiyi Sect.
Several factions might already have pledged allegiance to Penglai Sect's side, serving as a warning to the Ye Family that they needed to remain especially vigilant.
"Senior Ye, and all Ye Family Daoists, this is all Liu Huan can do—offer these reminders." Liu Huan cupped her hands and prepared to take her leave.
After all, she was an outsider, and the Ye Family needed to arrange its clan affairs now.
With that, she headed off into the distance.
"Fourth Brother, see Fairy Liu off," Ye Jingcheng said to Ye Jingyu beside him.
Ye Jingyu looked at Ye Jingcheng, then at Liu Huan.
In the end, he nodded and led Liu Huan away.
After the two had gone far away, Ye Jingcheng activated the formation. Fresh sandalwood incense was lit within the hall, and Ye Jingcheng released all of his divine sense.
Only then did he speak. "Fourth Grand Uncle, what do you think Penglai Sect's purpose is? Retaliation against us, or sowing discord between us and the Taiyi Sect?" Ye Jingcheng asked gravely.
Although Liu Huan had told them that