Supreme Purity Peak, Fairy Yunxiao

The Langya Wang Clan!

Yu Ke's gaze sharpened.

Its name was like thunder rolling in the ears, renowned throughout the entire Great Zhou Divine Dynasty.

Over four hundred years, it had produced two True Persons, suppressing the Great Zhou Divine Kingdom.

Its current patriarch held great power and had already been granted a marquisate in Great Zhou.

By comparison, although the Yu Family Yu Ke belonged to was also counted among the aristocratic clans, before such a mighty family, it was utterly eclipsed. The gap was simply too vast.

When Great Zhou was founded seven hundred years ago, the Yu Family had earned land along the Great Zhou Luo River through its service in supporting the dragon. From then on, the family flourished and its reputation spread far and wide.

The Yu Family's founding ancestor had also been a True Person cultivator whose name had shaken his era. Almost by himself, he had overpowered Lei Province. He could have led the Yu Family to even greater heights, yet at the very peak of his prosperity, he suddenly passed away in meditation.

Ever since then, it seemed as though the Yu Family had exhausted its fortune, declining further and further. In four hundred years, not a single True Person cultivator had emerged, while its descendants grew worse with each generation. It could not help but make one sigh.

For this woman to travel the world under the name of the Langya Wang Clan showed just how extraordinary she was.

One had to know that great aristocratic clans cherished their reputations above all else. Traveling outside was not merely a matter of personal dignity—it was the face of the entire family.

He just did not know what status this woman held within her clan.

Though the Yu Family had declined, its direct bloodline could still easily enter the ranks of inner sect disciples in the Divine Firmament Sect by relying on the family name.

Yu Ke, however, was from a collateral branch and had never received sufficient attention from the family.

Though waves rose and fell in his heart, Yu Ke remained calm on the surface. He solemnly returned the greeting.

"Yu Ke of the Luo River Yu Clan greets the Marquis's Daughter."

There was meaning behind that form of address. Marquis's Daughter was the title for a direct descendant of the Wang Clan, and he did not know the woman's true standing.

Calling her that could not go wrong.

For instance, when meeting a vice principal, one could not call them vice principal. One had to call them principal.

The woman smiled sweetly.

"Senior Brother Yu is too polite. Yunxi has only just arrived and will need much care from Senior Brother Yu."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhou Liang, the friend beside her, chimed in.

"Junior Brother Yu, you don't know, do you? This Junior Sister Yunxi possesses extraordinary talent and has earned the favor of a sect elder. She has already joined the Jade Purity Peak Lineage. A ceremony will soon be held to announce the matter publicly."

"We disciples of the Great Zhou Divine Kingdom now have another pillar to rely on in the Divine Firmament Sect."

The Jade Purity Peak Lineage!

One of the Divine Firmament Sect's three upper peaks.

Yu Ke's heart stirred. But with the Wang Clan's standing, the eight inner sect peaks were not theirs to choose at whim.

Yu Ke understood the implications, and coupled with his friend's well-meaning reminder—

His tone became exceedingly courteous.

"It seems we Great Zhou disciples will have to rely on Junior Sister Yunxi in the future. If Junior Sister Yunxi needs anything later, simply speak. Yu Ke would not dare refuse."

That was merely polite talk. If something truly happened later, who could say what would come of it?

Junior Sister Yunxi smiled gently and replied, "Senior Brother Yu is too polite."

After exchanging a few simple words—

Yu Ke quietly found a secluded corner and sat down. He casually picked up a spirit fruit from the table and took a bite.

It melted in his mouth!

Crisp and sweet!

Large and juicy!

Yu Ke praised it endlessly in his heart, yet his expression remained calm. As though nothing had happened, he slipped several spirit fruits into his sleeve, his movements smooth and natural.

Steady and composed.

Why was he so practiced at this?

In his past life, banquet-hopping had trained him... it was all too familiar!

Zhou Liang had already sauntered over with practiced ease, greeting him with a beaming smile.

"Junior Brother Yu, you came so late. I heard quite a few lovely junior sisters came from Lei Province this time. You must have missed plenty."

Zhou Liang paused, then suddenly said in a tone of frustrated disappointment, "I forgot—you're a cultivation maniac. You don't understand these romantic affairs."

"The path of cultivation is certainly important, but life is short. When one is young, one should enjoy oneself in time. Look at me. Though I am not particularly talented, I understand that beyond cultivation, one should savor life in all its forms and enjoy it."

Yu Ke studied his predecessor's friend seriously. He was somewhat handsome, fair-skinned, and refined in appearance, with the bearing of a young aristocratic master between his brows.

The few strands of hair hanging by his temples appeared unruly, but had clearly been deliberately arranged. Even the creases on his sleeves had been carefully smoothed flat.

His predecessor and Zhou Liang had utterly different temperaments, yet they had become friends.

The reason was that both their families had taken root along the Luo River. As collateral descendants of their respective clans, they shared the same origins and suffered the same neglect.

Yu Ke was just about to respond.

When he saw—

Zhou Liang's eyes suddenly lit up, as though he had discovered some priceless treasure.

He swiftly straightened his robes and strode elegantly toward a spot not far away.

"I am Zhou Liang. Is this Junior Sister's first time here?" Zhou Liang's voice was gentle and warm, carrying a reassuring strength.

The junior sister he addressed was clearly somewhat nervous. Fumbling with the hem of her clothes, her cheeks flushed faintly as she answered in a voice as thin as a mosquito's buzz, "Yes, Senior Brother."

Before long, Zhou Liang and that junior sister were chatting merrily as they gradually walked away.

"..." Yu Ke was dumbfounded.

He might as well not have this friend.

Still, with no one disturbing him, it was rather peaceful.

At the third quarter of the Hour of the Dog, the venue became increasingly lively.

More and more outer sect disciples entered. Even some inner sect disciples came in, prompting the outer sect disciples to call out, "Senior Brother Chen!" "Senior Sister Xu!" Whenever they received even the slightest response, their faces glowed as though sharing in the honor.

However!

That woman in azure robes, Wang Yunxi, remained the center of everyone's attention.

In her conversations with all sides, every gesture revealed an innate nobility and propriety.

Whether she dealt with outer sect disciples or inner sect disciples, she treated them equally, leaving no crack for criticism.

Her every word and action invisibly inspired goodwill in others.

As time passed, more and more people entered the area, until it became a bustling sea of people.

Everyone was more or less here!

Wang Yunxi gently raised her jade-like hand. Someone immediately understood, and one of her followers promptly called out.

"Everyone, please be patient. Junior Sister Yunxi has an important matter to announce."

The moment those words fell, the formerly clamorous venue fell silent. Every gaze focused on the figure in azure.

Some frowned, but no one objected.

Wang Yunxi smiled faintly, like spring wind turning into rain.

"Everyone present is an outstanding talent of the Great Zhou aristocratic clans, and also my senior brothers and sisters. To gather here with you today is truly Yunxi's good fortune."

Yu Ke, standing nearby, clearly did not believe her. If they were truly outstanding talents, they would have entered the inner sect long ago.

"Yunxi still has two pieces of news to share with everyone."

At this, everyone revealed curious, expectant expressions.

"The first concerns the Outer Sect Tournament."

Everyone knew it was the major event through which outer sect disciples advanced to the inner sect, and what most of those present sought.

They could not help pricking up their ears.

She did not keep them in suspense.

"The Supreme Purity Peak, which has been silent for centuries, will reopen its mountain gates during the Outer Sect Tournament two years from now and select new disciples."

The entire venue erupted in an uproar.

"What? Th-this is real?" Someone leaped to his feet in excitement, repeating the question in disbelief.

"Doesn't that mean the famed Fairy Yunxiao will also emerge from seclusion in person to seek out her successor?"

"This is an event that will shake all five provinces!"

Discussions erupted all around, every face filled with excitement and anticipation.

Even Yu Ke, in a corner, looked through the noisy crowd and felt somewhat shocked through the memories of his predecessor.

The Divine Firmament Sect's inner sect had eight lineages of inheritance, but seven hundred years ago, nine lineages had stood side by side in incomparable splendor.

Among them, the Supreme Purity Lineage had stood alone above all others.

Yet for some unknown reason, the Supreme Purity Lineage had ultimately chosen to seal its mountain gates and cut itself off from the world, leaving behind countless legends and regrets.

The final mountain master of the Supreme Purity Lineage, and the last person of Supreme Purity Peak, was that peerless Fairy Yunxiao.