The Last Dance, Secret Mission

The early autumn wind was not fierce, and its impact on Soaring Cloud Peak was merely ordinary.

However, at this moment, many people were looking towards the mountainside.

Ye Jingcheng couldn't help but ask Ye Jingyun:

"Jingyun, who is breaking through?"

Judging from this fluctuation, it's not a typical breakout fluctuation.

The surge of Spiritual Qi energy is so intense that it usually only occurs when someone breaks through to the Foundation Establishment or Foundation Establishment.

However, in the Ye Family now, Ye Jingcheng Foundation Establishment Late Stage, while Ye Xingyi, and Ye Jingli Ye Jingyong all recently broken through to the Foundation Establishment.

"Patriarch, it's Third Grandfather," Ye Jingyun said.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng was also taken aback.

"Third Grandfather is almost 120 years old, how can he break through?" Ye Jingcheng was taken aback.

Ye Jingcheng then quickly headed toward the source of the commotion.

"Third Grandfather said before that he was injured and needed to go into seclusion to heal," Ye Jingyun said.

The group quickly arrived at a courtyard where Array were being activated, and at the same time, the Spiritual Qi of the entire mountain peak surged towards them.

At this point, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment is now a certainty.

However, according to ancient books and past experience, it is possible to break through without the Foundation Establishment, but that is before the age of sixty, when there is no decline in Qi and Blood.

Once the Qi and Blood decline, failure is inevitable.

Ye Jingcheng saw this scene but remained silent, while Ye Jingyun also remained somewhat quiet beside him.

After a long while, the Array disappeared, and everything in the courtyard was revealed to everyone.

In the courtyard, a simple plum tree stood, not a sacred tree, and its flowers had never bloomed; it stood plainly before everyone.

Several wooden dummy stakes squeezed the stone table in the courtyard into a corner.

Ye Jingcheng rarely visited Ye Haiyi's home; he only followed Ye Haiyi to complete the Lineage's task of attracting Spirit Stone.

But no one ever imagined that this was the home of the former Beast Hunting Hall of the Ye Family, who was also the third elder of the Ye Family.

"Third Grandfather is certainly unwilling to let this end, but sixty is indeed a formidable hurdle for everyone." Ye Jingyun remained silent for a moment.

Now he is also approaching the age of sixty, and he may face the consequence of not having Foundation Establishment.

Whether he can give it his all and give it a try remains to be seen.

Cultivating immortality doesn't exempt one from human emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, and the anxieties of gain and loss.

"Third Grandfather wanted to express more than just that," Ye Jingcheng replied abruptly.

This period was a crucial juncture for the Ye Family, a turning point in their Ye Family, from victory to decline and from prominence to obscurity.

The latter left the Ye Family in an invincible position, while the former greatly weakened Ye Family morale.

After all, adapting from a Purple Mansion Lineage to a Foundation Establishment Lineage is indeed difficult for the clansmen to accept.

But in fact, Ye Haiyi told all his clansmen that even without Foundation Establishment, the Ye Family could still break through.

You also need the courage to break through.

Since the Ye Family has already been reduced to Foundation Establishment Lineage, there's nothing left for them to lose.

Of course, Ye Jingcheng knew even better that this was Ye Haiyi's final sacrifice for the Ye Family.

With Ye Haiyi, the Ye Family could naturally produce a large number of cultivators who could break through without using Foundation Establishment Pills.

The Lineage's Beast Communion actually increase the chances of breakthroughs.

At the same time, the Ye Family is also capable of refining Foundation Establishment, thanks to this breakthrough.

The Ye Family can simply conceal the Foundation Establishment; even if they did use Foundation Establishment, they can declare that Foundation Establishment didn't.

The prevalence of Water-grade, Earth-Tier Pill, and Golden Rank Pill among the Ye Family's Foundation Establishment cultivators has led to a higher rate of breakthroughs in Foundation Establishment.

Ye Jingcheng remained silent, his Divine Sense focused on the area outside Ye Haiyi's room, unwilling to disturb him.

What reason would he have to hinder such a respectable elder from breaking through to the Foundation Establishment?

That level of achievement may never have been reached by Ye Haiyi, but it is a level he should have reached.

Even if it's just for a fleeting moment.

More and more clansmen are paying attention to this area, many of whom are at the seventh level of Qi Refining, or even the eighth or ninth level.

In fact, for many members of the clan, if they haven't reached the ninth level of Qi Refining by the time they are fifty, they will become discouraged, thinking that even if they break through to the ninth level of Qi Refining quickly, it may be too late.

But Ye Haiyi showed everyone through his actions that one can break through without the Foundation Establishment.

And breakthroughs are worthy of respect.

The Ye Family no longer needs to be conservative, nor does it need a Qi Refining Level 9 cultivator who dares not take that step.

"Third Grandfather..." The Spiritual Qi in the sky suddenly slowed down.

The entire vortex of Spiritual Qi also began to stagnate.

Ye Jingcheng's eyes also lit up with anxiety.

His Divine Sense penetrated and he could see that Ye Haiyi's skin had returned to that of his youth. His handsome face was no less than that of any beautiful young man, except for his eyes, which seemed to have seen all the changes of time, turbid and deep.

However, soon enough, liquid spiritual energy began to emanate from Ye Haiyi's body.

Ye Haiyi succeeded; he cultivated liquid spiritual energy.

But he failed; he couldn't retain the liquid spiritual energy, and his body was already too weak to bear the burden.

Ye Haiyi stopped the incantation in his hand and breathed a long sigh of relief.

He turned his gaze and looked out the window, then at the plum tree in the yard.

And then it seemed as if their eyes met Ye Jingcheng's.

Just like the lessons I taught you back then in Taichang Market.

It was only a glance, silent, and fleeting.

Ye Jingcheng's eyes stung a little; he seemed to hear Ye Haiyi saying something to him.

"Jingcheng, you know what to do next, right?"

Ye Jingcheng nodded; he knew what to do.

The spiritual light surged wildly once more, exploding together with the spiritual liquid.

The Spiritual Qi in the sky also dissipated, and there were no more miraculous phenomena; only a gentle breeze wafted through the mountains.

It blows over hills, over valleys where flowers bloom, and over rivers and lakes.

Ye Jingcheng swallowed hard, then spoke loudly:

"Respectfully bidding farewell to Ye Haiyi, the Foundation Establishment cultivator and elder of the Ye family!"

Ye Jingcheng spoke.

The rest of the people immediately began to repeat it.

The chanting mingled with the mountain wind, carrying for dozens of miles along the mountain path.

"From this day forward, the Ye Family will not stop anyone from breaking through to the Foundation Establishment. As long as they reach the ninth level of Qi Refining, the Lineage will fully support them!" Ye Jingcheng declared.

These words demonstrated the Ye Family's resolve.

At this point, the Ye Family doesn't need any stable development; what they need is the courage to burn their bridges.

The path to immortality is one that should not be feared.

Once you're afraid, you'll never find your original intention to cultivate immortality again.

As soon as Ye Jingcheng spoke, all the members of the Ye Family nodded.

Ye Jingyun nodded vigorously.

"Patriarch, count me first!" As soon as Ye Jingyun said this, several other Qi Refining Level 9 members in the distance responded, and finally, the Qi Refining Level 7 and Qi Refining Level 8 members echoed him.

Ye Xinghan and Ye Xingqun's eyes also dimmed.

They, too, no longer have the courage to try.

As for Ye Jingcheng, he now needs to help his five Spirit Beast break through to the third-tier great demon realm. Any extra third-tier great demon inner cores can be used to refine Foundation Establishment.

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse more than a decade ago, that fleeting glimpse has remained etched in his mind for over a decade.

In addition, he has recently refined a lot of Demon Beast Core and elixirs, and now he is confident that he can refine Foundation Establishment.

As the sun began to set, the mountain breeze turned the maple trees red.

The crimson maple leaves, like flames, sway and dance in the wind.

Ye Jingcheng walked into the courtyard and personally took out Ye Haiyi's belongings and returned them to the Lineage ancestral hall.

Along the stone path, white cloths were draped on the mountainsides, and all members of the Ye Family were dressed in mourning.

For three whole days, the bells of Lingyun Peak of the Ye family rang continuously.

On the fourth day, frost appeared in the sky, and the entire Soaring Cloud Peak seemed to have become much colder overnight.

The Greenstone Bamboo in the bamboo grove was covered with a layer of white frost.

Ye Xingqun and Ye Xinghan entered the bamboo forest. They exchanged a glance, both puzzled by what had happened that day.

Ye Jingcheng was the one who invited them.

But it was precisely because it was Ye Jingcheng that they were puzzled.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng should be preparing for the Purple Mansion.

"Seventh Uncle, Sixteenth Uncle!" Ye Jingcheng emerged from the bamboo forest.

His complexion has returned to normal, and he is not too mired in grief. Those of the Hai generation who have not broken through to the Foundation Establishment will naturally pass away one by one.

This is a given fact, and no one can change it.

But for those who come after, the most important thing is to uphold the will of their predecessors and strive even harder to go further on the path to immortality.

Ye Jingcheng's current state naturally pleased them.

"Patriarch, is there a secret mission today?" Ye Xingqun couldn't help but ask.

He was very familiar with Ye Jingcheng, so he didn't care about anything.

As for Ye Xinghan, he also had a close relationship with Ye Jingcheng, but Ye Xinghan was a taciturn person who rarely spoke more than a few words.

His erudition is only revealed when he studies Spirit Plant.

"There is indeed a secret mission." Ye Jingcheng smiled slightly.

He then walked to the table, took out a pot of Blue Wave Wine, and poured it for the two elders.

Only then were six jade boxes taken out.

"How old are Seventh Uncle and Sixteenth Uncle today?" Ye Jingcheng asked.

The two looked at the jade box, which contained large spirit peaches, and were somewhat puzzled, since what kind of mission required an age?

When it comes to completing tasks, they believe their age gives them more experience.

But out of trust, I replied:

"I'm seventy-five, and he's seventy-one!" Ye Xingqun said.

Back then, the Ye Family received Foundation Establishment. Ye Xingqun was less than three years short, and as a result, he lost the right to compete for the Foundation Establishment. After all, Ye Xingyu had already broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining for several years, while Ye Xingqun had just broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining and was also at the limit of his age.

"This is Life-Extending Spirit Peach," Ye Jingcheng said.

"So the secret mission of the two uncles is to break through to the Foundation Establishment and become a hidden Foundation Establishment force of the Ye Family," Ye Jingcheng said.

"And while we're at it, let's also help the Lineage train two new hall masters," Ye Jingcheng said with a smile.

Ye Xingqun is now the Beast Hunting Hall, Ye Xinghan is the Spirit Plant Hall.

However, if one breaks through to the next level, one can no longer be a hall master, but can only stay in the Lineage's clan mountain to guard the Lineage's Treasure Pavilion or Spirit Beast Valley.

It is only used in critical moments.

"Let's give these spirit peaches to the rest of the Lineage. Jingyun is getting old, so he can use them, as well as Xing Shui." Ye Xingqun shook his head repeatedly.

"Seventh Uncle, Sixteenth Uncle, firstly, the Lineage needs to research methods to upgrade first-tier Spirit Plant to second-tier Spirit Plant; secondly, the Lineage needs a second-tier cultivator to control Spirit Insect!"

"Moreover, this Life-Extending Spirit Peach is the first time it has extended lifespan by ten years. For your two uncles, only two need to be consumed, and the remaining two can be given to the rest of the Lineage."

Ye Jingcheng also spoke up.

The effects of longevity spirit medicine are usually halved after the second pill.

Therefore, both of them can take two pills.

"You two shouldn't refuse. Choose a member of the clan to take over your positions as soon as possible. The Ye Family needs young people," Ye Jingcheng said directly when he saw that the two were still hesitating.

These words left the two of them extremely embarrassed.

After all, apart from Ye Xinghe, the current management of the Ye Family has indeed been replaced by members of the Ye Family generation.

The succession of power within the Lineage has been completed quietly.

"Okay, we'll try it, but we don't need the Foundation Establishment!" Ye Xingqun wasn't one to hesitate, and when he heard there were six pills, the two of them decided to give it a try.

However, they were somewhat unwilling to waste Foundation Establishment.

"No need for Foundation Establishment, we can Earthflame Fire Sha!" Ye Jingcheng smiled slightly, then took out another jade box.

Ye Xingqun was also taken aback when the jade box was produced.

This Earthflame Fire Sha is naturally only suitable for him.

Ye Xinghan cultivates Wood Attribute Cultivation Method, which clashes with this Qi of Earth Sha.

"Among the second-tier Spirit Beast suitable for the Lineage to inherit, there are the Lizard Elder and the second-tier Blood Hawk. Seventh Uncle can choose one, while Sixteenth Uncle might as well wait a year. Next year, the Taiyi Sect will make an exception and start the grand auction ahead of schedule. Not only will they auction Foundation Establishment, but they will also auction Purple Palace Jade Liquid!"

Ye Jingcheng added again.

These words delighted both of them.

The two looked at Ye Jingcheng with a hint of hope, their eyes then filled with questioning intent.

It was clearly a question directed at Ye Jingcheng.

Ye Jingcheng nodded, which completely reassured the two of them.

The key to the Ye Family's future now lies not with anyone else, but with Ye Jingcheng. If Ye Jingcheng breaks through to the Purple Mansion, the Ye Family's glory will continue once again.

Of course, what they didn't know was that Ye Jingcheng actually already had the Purple Jade Fruit.

Once you have refined the Purple-Condensing Spirit Liquid and the Purple Palace Jade Liquid, you can break through.

After returning from Ye Xingqun's bamboo grove, Ye Jingcheng went straight back to his own courtyard.

Inspired by Ye Haiyi, every member of the Ye Family is now working very hard.

As the head of the family, he naturally couldn't fall behind others.

Upon returning to the Ye Family, he began refining Ren Water Pill, Wood Scenery Pill Earth Return Pill.

Jade-Scale Flood Dragon is likely to break through the barrier the fastest now. Once his aura reaches the required level, he will give Jade-Scale Flood Dragon a third-tier inner core.

Next are the Golden-Scaled Beast and the Four-Colored Cloud Deer, who also need to break through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage as soon as possible.

On the contrary, the Flesh Ganoderma and the Soil-Turning Earthworm can be delayed a little longer.

Besides, the Wood Demon can't be delayed any longer.

At Ye Jingcheng's wave of the hand, the Crimson Flame Fox quickly appeared in the room. It chirped twice, seemingly anticipating Ye Jingcheng's Three Thousand Harmony Furnace.

Ye Jingcheng continued to nurture the furnace, but while doing so, Ye Jingcheng discovered that the Three Thousand Harmony Furnace seemed to be struggling to keep up with his pace.

He needs a better Pill Furnace.

For a time, Ye Jingcheng was also filled with anticipation for the auction a year later.

Flames spread and array patterns became prominent. Ye Jingcheng took out the spirit medicine and began to put them in one by one. The tedious alchemy process began again.