Imparting the Way, a Misunderstanding?
The Beast Tide barely retreated several miles, and across two mountains, they could see Soaring Cloud Peak in the distance.
Several Golden Lizard Great Demon also floated in the sky, neither approaching nor going far away.
The roars of the beasts continued unabated, as if they might attack Soaring Cloud Peak again at any moment.
If you look at the mountain peaks, you can even see that some of them have been hollowed out, which means that the Beast Tide in Earth Dragon Valley has not yet dissipated.
The group even spotted some Blood Moon Python within the Beast Tide.
This means that it's not impossible for the Silver Moon Demon King to join the Beast Tide.
However, the Ye Family members on Soaring Cloud Peak breathed a sigh of relief, as the Beast Tide had come to an end.
They had enough time to recover their Spiritual Qi and enough time to heal their wounds.
Some talisman refiners Array can even refine more Spirit Talisman and set up more Array.
Of course, the most important thing is that Tianfu True Person is here. With his cultivation level, unless the Earth Dragon Demon King reappears, Soaring Cloud Peak can be guaranteed to be safe.
"Jingcheng, you've finally emerged from seclusion!" Ye Jingteng, standing beside him, also smiled as he looked at Ye Jingcheng.
He didn't have many opportunities to act this time, but he arrived just in time.
"I'm sorry to have troubled you, elder brother. Your cultivation has improved quite a bit. You should be able to reach the half-step Purple Mansion by now!" Ye Jingcheng replied, a look of astonishment in his eyes.
"Not at all, not at all. At most, I can only exchange blows with ordinary Rogue Cultivator Purple Mansion the Purple Mansion level. I'm far inferior to a true Purple Mansion!" Ye Jingteng said repeatedly.
His voice wasn't quiet, and many members of the Ye Family were still curious about Ye Jingteng's words.
After all, if a sect's Foundation Establishment can withstand an ordinary Purple Mansion, it means that their Cultivation Method and Law Artifact are extraordinary.
For some members of the Qing generation, the Taiyi Sect remains quite mysterious.
At that very moment, Ye Jingcheng suddenly groaned, and his face turned pale.
But he quickly recovered, though anyone with eyes could see that Ye Jingcheng's aura was fluctuating wildly.
This is clearly a case of a breakthrough that wasn't properly consolidated, thus shaking the very foundation.
This is a minor matter; it's best to address it promptly.
However, it's a huge undertaking; if it's not properly consolidated, one might be stuck at the early stage of the Purple Mansion for their entire life.
"Jingcheng, what's wrong with you?"
"It's alright if it's not stable yet, we'll stabilize it again later!" Ye Jingcheng said repeatedly, and finally looked at Taihao Master and Tianfu True Person.
The only people who have any influence here are these two.
Moreover, Ye Jingcheng has been waiting for Tianfu True Person these past few days.
"The Beast Tide should be far away. Let's go to the Council Hall and I'll take a look at your injuries!" Tianfu True Person stepped down from the sky and landed towards the Ye Family's main hall.
His words were extremely calm, but Ye Jingcheng felt that he couldn't refuse them at all.
Taihao Master did not go, but instead stayed with Ye Jingteng in the sky above Soaring Cloud Peak.
At this moment, Ye Jingcheng also took a deep breath, and his gaze followed with determination.
For him, the next step is the most crucial.
Moreover, he had been preparing for this day for decades.
The main hall of the Ye Family remained the same as always, with only a second-order Array. Tianfu True Person casually cast another Array, covering the entire hall.
This move made Ye Jingcheng even more vigilant.
He always kept a distance of five steps from Tianfu True Person. If Tianfu True Person wanted to kill him, he wouldn't be able to react in time. But if he wanted to possess him, he would have at least half a breath to react.
The two walked in remarkably unison.
Even Ye Jingcheng felt his breathing rhythm become somewhat synchronized due to nervousness.
Ye Jingcheng took another deep breath. He knew he couldn't act like this; he had to act normal.
For True Person of that caliber, even the slightest deviation could trigger their suspicion.
Once they arrived at the main hall, Tianfu True Person sat in the main seat and looked at Ye Jingcheng.
Tianfu True Person, clad in a purple robe, exuded immense power. His eyes remained deep and unfathomable, just as they had been in the Taichang Mountain Range. Ye Jingcheng felt as if everything about him had been seen through.
But he kept telling himself that Tianfu True Person couldn't see anything.
After all, after obtaining the Beast Communion Peachwood, he had the Earth Dragon Demon King examine it, and only after confirming there were no problems did he emerge.
Ye Jingcheng met Tianfu True Person's gaze with a single glance before turning his head away. He took out a teapot and prepared the finest Floating Cloud Tea.
He knew that the best way to deal with nervousness was to distract himself and talk less.
He had brewed Floating Cloud Tea countless times and had also poured tea for Tianfu True Person.
As Tianfu True Person tapped the table twice, Ye Jingcheng put down the teapot.
He didn't pour it for himself; as a disciple, he wasn't qualified to do so before Tianfu True Person spoke.
Tianfu True Person also looked Ye Jingcheng up and down again, and then glanced into Ye Jingcheng's eyes.
Finally, he spoke:
"Your cultivation level fluctuates between the Purple Mansion and the Foundation Establishment. This is because you rushed out of seclusion. Here is a Profound Purity Pill. Paired with the Supreme Clarity Spirit-Guarding Art, it can eliminate this hidden danger." Tianfu True Person took Ye Jingcheng's spiritual tea, took a sip, and put it down. He then flipped his hand and took out a pill bottle.
"Thank you, Master. I understand, but I am troubled by the approaching Beast Tide and have no time!" Ye Jingcheng respectfully accepted the pill bottle with both hands, his face showing embarrassment.
Every time Ye Jingcheng received a pill bottle or a treasure, it was a time when he was most vigilant.
He knew he couldn't afford to make a mistake.
Fortunately, Tianfu True Person did not make a move at this moment!
Ye Jingcheng felt much more at ease, which meant that Tianfu True Person hadn't noticed his Spirit Control technique.
As for why he didn't take action, Ye Jingcheng believed it was because the timing was wrong.
Ye Jingcheng put away the pill bottle and put his hands together again, holding them in front of his waist. However, they were far away from his Storage Bag and Spirit Beast bag. In fact, Ye Jingcheng only needed to think about it, and the Vast Azure Turtle would appear immediately, along with the Earth Dragon Demon King.
Therefore, he was highly focused.
"Sit down, there's no need to be so formal. Do you think I'm going to eat you?" Tianfu True Person said casually.
"Master, of course not. I am merely the head of a small Lineage. To be treated like this by you is already a blessing I have accumulated over eight lifetimes!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head.
Then, seemingly realizing something was amiss, he added:
"But I'm worried that this might be a delaying tactic!"
"The Earth Dragon Demon King hasn't appeared, and only one late-stage third-tier demon has shown up, and it hasn't launched an attack yet, as if it's waiting for reinforcements from the sect!"
"If my disciple's guess is correct, they originally planned to launch a two-pronged attack, but the Silver Moon Demon King must have been afraid and dared not do it all at once!"
"But with Master's arrival, Jade Dragon Valley may fall!"
"Your analysis is not wrong, so I might as well tell you that what I came here this time was just an avatar!" Tianfu True Person said very casually, which surprised Ye Jingcheng.
He hadn't expected it to be a clone, but he quickly shook his head inwardly.
He is currently in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion and has seen Golden Core cultivators before. They are either clones of Golden Core cultivators in the Golden Core Early Stage cultivators.
But he still smiled knowingly on the surface.
"That's right. With Master's strength, even an avatar could make Earth Dragon Valley stop in their tracks!" Tianfu True Person did not accept Ye Jingcheng's praise, but paused for a moment and began to discuss the spiritual tea.
"Your Floating Cloud Tea is quite ingenious. It's clearly only a top-grade first-level spiritual tea, yet it has the aroma of a second-level tea!"
Ye Jingcheng was taken aback and did not answer. He thought that Tianfu True Person had seen through something, and his body stiffened.
Unexpectedly, after Tianfu True Person finished drinking the spiritual tea, he began to sigh again:
"Too bad, we won't be able to drink it for many more days!"
Upon hearing Tianfu True Person's words, Ye Jingcheng was immediately taken aback and stammered:
"Master's divine power is vast; it is enough to have the sect find longevity-extending spiritual fruits. It is only a pity that your disciple has been in seclusion these past years, otherwise you could also go and help Master find longevity-extending spirit medicine."
"No need. After a thousand years of cultivation, what longevity fruits haven't I eaten? I could have lived many more years, but the strength of that Green Wind Demon King is actually not inferior to that of the Earth Dragon Demon King." When Tianfu True Person said this, he was also a little scared and regretful.
After speaking, she looked into Ye Jingcheng's eyes again.
However, seeing the sadness and sorrow in Ye Jingcheng's expression, she seemed quite satisfied and smiled as she spoke.
"However, being able to protect the sect for a while before leaving is a decent outcome!"
"It's just that I'm on my deathbed, and I'm worried about Illusion Peak Taiyi Sect!" Tianfu True Person said.
"As you've probably guessed, Purple Extreme Patriarch Taiyi Sect is already in decline. They're just waiting for the Green River Sect to raise an army, Taiyi Five Peaks will become a laughing stock!" Tianfu True Person said.
He sounded somewhat forlorn and dejected as he spoke.
Tianfu True Person spent his entire life within the Taiyi Sect, ever since the Taiyi Sect was still Golden Core Faction Taiyi Sect.
Unexpectedly, as Jin Dan's lifespan was nearing its end, he had to watch the Taiyi Sect decline into obscurity.
Once the Green River Sect makes its move, the five peaks of the Taiyi Sect will be completely wiped out, just like the eight desolations of the Eight Desolations Sect back then.
And any signs of this will be suppressed.
Tianfu True Person, dressed in a purple robe, looked out of the main hall, where the setting sun was directly overhead.
At this moment, some light still shone on the face of Tianfu True Person.
The wrinkles on his weathered face seemed to have deepened even further.
He saw the eyes of the Tianfu True Person, and he didn't know how to describe them.
Pity? Regret? Loneliness?
Ye Jingcheng hesitated for a moment, wondering if he was overthinking things.
After all, apart from the Supreme Clarity Spirit-Guarding Art and Ye Jingteng's multiple visits, Tianfu True Person had never shown any desire for him.
"You are not formal disciple of the Taiyi Sect, so I can only pass on to you Cultivation Method I obtained by chance, and a magical Law Treasure!"
"I also hope you will cultivate diligently. With your talent, you shouldn't be limited to the Purple Mansion!"
Tianfu True Person took out a Storage Bag and then a Jade Slip.
Ye Jingcheng hesitated at this moment, knowing that if he were to possess someone, it might happen right now.
From a normal perspective, after the emotional manipulation, that's when Ye Jingcheng's vigilance is at its lowest.
So when he received it, his heart was in his throat.
The incantation to release the spirit almost slipped out of his mouth.
However, even after Ye Jingcheng took over, no problems arose.
Tianfu True Person gave him a meaningful look, then he finished his tea, stood up, and stood up, his purple robe making him stand out.
The purple robe was embroidered with images of peach and plum trees, all of which were trees bearing spiritual fruit.
At this moment, the figure of Tianfu True Person seemed exceptionally tall and imposing.
He didn't say much, but walked towards the outside of the hall:
"Consolidate your cultivation well. Tomorrow I will announce that I have accepted you as Registered Disciple. Since you are Registered Disciple, there is no need for too many formalities. Just consolidate your cultivation. If possible, please take care of Illusion Peak in the future!" After saying this, Tianfu True Person left the main hall and flew towards the outside of the mountain, in the direction of the Golden Lizard, as if he wanted to confirm something.
Ye Jingcheng was left standing there, stunned.
His hand was still resting on the Spirit Beast pouch, but he found that the pouch had already gone far away.
He glanced at the Jade Slip, which contained the Four-Flame True Art, along with some pure insights into alchemy. This Four-Flame True Art was extremely wondrous.
He possesses a four-attribute Cultivation Method, but he cultivates the four-phase Spirit Flame.
It is somewhat similar to the Crimson Flame Fox, and this Cultivation Method is a top-grade Xuan-level skill that can be cultivated to the Late Golden Core.
It seems to be Tianfu True Person, who is worried that he doesn't have a suitable Cultivation Method to reach a higher level.
This Cultivation Method is definitely quite good for ordinary cultivators.
The insights into alchemy beside him also deeply moved Ye Jingcheng.
As Alchemist, he naturally knew that these insights were all based on experience.
Although there isn't a single pill-refining technique, if Ye Jingcheng were to comprehend it, he could at least break through a minor rank.
Reaching the level of a third-tier superior Alchemist.
Ye Jingcheng glanced at the Storage Bag again. Inside the bag was only one Law Treasure, a mid-grade third-tier Heaven-Training Ruler.
Ye Jingcheng stood unusually still, his hand still resting on the Spirit Beast pouch, but Tianfu True Person was nowhere to be seen.
He took out the elixir he had just used.
Finally, a long sigh escaped his lips.
This is Tianfu True Person's best opportunity ever!
Ye Jingcheng walked out of the courtyard and out of the Array. The entire Soaring Cloud Peak was still under the Fourth Stage Array, but according to his senses, the Beast Tide in the distance was retreating madly towards the Taihang Mountain Range.
Tianfu True Person single-handedly forced back the entire Beast Tide.
None of the four Golden Lizard Great Demon survived!
Countless first and second-tier Demon Beast were crushed into a bloody pulp by the Purple Jade Seal, which was unleashed with a wave of the hand.
Tianfu True Person even collected only the corpses of the four Golden Lizard Great Demons.
So he retreated.
He didn't take any of the remaining Spirit Beast Materials.
Then he headed alone towards Granary Mountain, where Azure Cloud Nunnery was located.
Ye Jingcheng walked out of the courtyard and met the gaze of Taihao Master in the distance.
"Junior brother, Master has already told us about this matter. If the Ye Family has any problems in the future, just contact your senior brother at any time. Although Illusion Peak is not the strongest of the Taiyi Five Peaks, it is definitely the most united!" Taihao Master also introduced.
However, when he looked at Tianfu True Person's back, there was a hint of loneliness in his eyes.
"Thank you, senior brother and junior brother. I'll go into seclusion to consolidate my strength first!" Ye Jingcheng didn't say much, but went straight up to Soaring Cloud Peak.
He needs to think about it carefully; he feels like he's missed some details!
He was certain that this Tianfu True Person was the original body, but why did he claim to be an avatar?
"All disciples of the Taiyi Sect, listen to my command! All the Demon Beast and great demons of the Taihang Mountain Range are dead. Follow me and advance the Beast Tide further into the mountains!" As Ye Jingcheng went inside, Taihao Master gave the order again!