The Perfected One's Inquiry

At Soaring Cloud Peak, accompanied by countless streaks of light, the fog formation outside gradually dissipated.

Many cultivators descended from the sky and then hiked up the mountain, Ye Jingcheng being no exception.

Along the way, the fragrance of flowers and tea wafted through the mountains, carried by the spring breeze, and reached the noses of the group.

The babbling brook cascades down from the mountaintop, and you can almost hear the sound of it breaking up ice crystals.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment, Ye Jingcheng's six senses became much clearer than before.

He could even sense the revival of the entire Soaring Cloud Peak.

There were also many clansmen on the road, all of whom had returned from several counties underground. Some of the cultivators were overjoyed, while others looked solemn.

Ye Jingcheng understood all of this, after all, many ordinary towns had been destroyed by Demon Beast, and many ordinary people had died or been injured.

However, Ye Jingcheng also understood that this was a necessary sacrifice. Moreover, in the counties and towns in front of Soaring Cloud Peak, the number of ordinary people with the Ye Family surname was relatively small.

Ye Jingcheng then sighed, "The world of cultivation can be cruel sometimes."

For the Ye Family, they received a higher starting point than ordinary Lineage, but they also had to endure some things that other Lineage did not have.

The group walked quickly and soon arrived at the Council Hall.

The Council Hall was currently shrouded in Arrays, appearing ready for battle, with several cultivators standing guard there.

"Eleventh Brother, they are receiving Xuandao True Person and Miaofa True Person inside," a member of the Jing generation said.

Ye Jingcheng nodded, then took out the Jade Slip and sent it inside.

Then they waited there.

"Jingcheng, come in!" Soon, Ye Haicheng's voice transmission rang in my ears.

Ye Jingcheng also entered quickly.

The reception this time took place on the third floor of the Council Hall.

Because the Lineage was promoted to the Purple Mansion Lineage, the Council Hall was expanded to three stories, and the animal carvings engraved on it were also made more elaborate.

This time, we were receiving two True Person, and it was on the third floor.

The door to the meeting room was not closed at the moment, leaving a gap for one person.

Ye Jingcheng also entered through the gap and saw two middle-aged Daoist monks with solemn expressions sitting in the main seats of the hall.

One look at it and you can feel an invisible pressure.

Those seated next were Ye Haicheng, Ye Jingyu, and Ye Xingliu. To the right were Master Tianzhen, and Mingyuan Taihao Master.

"Jingcheng greets the two True Person!" Ye Jingcheng bowed directly without needing any prompting.

Ye Jingcheng had seen the True Person of the Taiyi Sect in the Lineage portraits.

Therefore, they are not unfamiliar with each other, including the Nascent Soul True Lord of the Taiyi Sect, whose portraits are kept in various Lineage.

This is to prevent the clansmen from neglecting the True Person or the True Lord.

"Good, have a seat!" It was Xuandao True Person who spoke. Although he didn't want to admit it, as True Person of Taiyi Illusion Peak, he was naturally considered half a host here.

Ye Jingcheng also sat down below Ye Jingyu. Although he looked puzzled, he didn't say anything.

The first to speak was Miaofa True Person. He looked at Ye Haicheng, then Ye Xingliu, and finally Ye Jingyu.

"This Beast Tide is extremely strange. I'd like to ask what you know about it!"

"Let Jingcheng start!" Compared to Xuandao True Person Miaofa True Person was more serious at this moment, and his face was slightly longer. His intimidating aura made everyone in the room feel breathless.

Most importantly, the Taiyi Purple Peak where Miaofa True Person resides is the backing of the Mo Family and Chu Family.

Ye Jingcheng's outward expression didn't change much, but he was already deep in thought.

He knew that this time he couldn't say a single wrong word, nor could he look at Ye Xingliu and the others.

It can't even tell lies. Xuandao True Person goes without saying, as he belongs to Taiyi Illusion Peak at least. If Miaofa True Person were to use the Spirit-Inquiring Talisman, it would be quite possible.

"Reporting to you, True Person, this Beast Tide is indeed strange. I have searched for several waves of Beast Tide and found that most of these Demon Beasts are from the outer Taihang Mountain Range, which is quite different from previous Beast Tide. I suspect that the Demon King has discovered some treasure and came out to seize it, which caused the Beast Tide!" Ye Jingcheng said.

He was also relieved that his Lineage's plans hadn't been revealed to him too much; to be honest, he still didn't know how his Lineage had done it.

At this moment, he even suspected that the Demon King of the Taihang Mountain Range might be the guardian Spirit Beast of the Ye Family.

He was startled when the idea came to him.

If that's the case, then the Ye Family is a Golden Core Lineage.

However, given Hidden Peak's cautious approach, Ye Jingcheng didn't think so.

"If that's the case, I hope you True Person can help us get justice. On this journey, I've witnessed no fewer than ten towns and villages destroyed, and at least tens of thousands of our clansmen lost!" Ye Jingcheng said with a sorrowful expression.

Upon hearing this, the rest of the Ye Family members also showed signs of grief.

Miaofa True Person did not answer; instead, Xuandao True Person spoke:

"Yes, yes, it's similar to what we found here. Don't worry, don't be nervous. We two just had to come and investigate because such a big thing happened in Taihang Commandery. They also need an explanation from the Mo Family!" Xuandao True Person nodded and said.

Ye Jingcheng inwardly scoffed at these words. If it was truly just an investigation, they should have made it clear from the beginning. Why resort to such a statement after failing to elicit any answers?

However, he also knew that even if the Ye Family was on Xuandao True Person's side, the latter would definitely value the attitude of True Person than that of a vassal.

The Miaofa True Person remained silent because he couldn't find anything out.

It is estimated that apart from Mo Hongyuan and others from the Ye Family, and some clansmen in Taihang Marketplace, the entire Mo Family should have been wiped out.

Finding any other evidence is simply impossible.

After all, the bodies of cultivators are extremely attractive to Demon Beasts.

It's estimated that even a single member of the Mo Family will likely be found with their remains intact.

"You flatter me, True Person. Cooperating with the investigation is what we should do. Our entire Ye Family has been living in fear and trembling, and now that we have finally become Purple Mansion Lineage, it's nothing to be suspected!" Ye Haicheng replied.

Upon hearing this, Xuandao True Person nodded in agreement.

This conclusion is generally accepted.

"By the way, Jingcheng Cheng's alchemy skills are particularly outstanding. Does he have a master?" Master Xuandao asked.

These words immediately changed the atmosphere in the hall.

This wasn't a real question about whether Ye Jingcheng had a master, but rather whether he wanted to join the Ye Jingcheng Taiyi Sect.

Given the earlier probing, it would be somewhat True Person for them to refuse now.

"Reporting to you, True Person, Jingcheng is currently a candidate for the head of the Ye Family, but he has not yet been formally apprenticed!" Ye Haicheng replied.

"That's a pity. If you had come to the Taiyi Sect, you might have had the chance to become our fellow cultivators. After all, of the four arts of cultivation, alchemy is the most helpful for cultivation!" Xuandao True Person revealed a hint of regret.

After exchanging a few more words, the two True Person and several other monks departed.

Ye Jingcheng and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.