Chapter 262

He slowly raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly spread, and a wisp of crimson-gold True Divine Qi surged from his palm, flowing slowly at his fingertips.

The color of the True Divine Qi was a few shades deeper than before quenching, the crimson-gold becoming somewhat darker.

Like a volcano sealed deep within the earth's crust, it appeared calm on the surface, but inside, it contained terrifying, violent energy.

Every breath at his fingertips caused the surrounding air to distort violently.

Even the sunlight overhead swayed slightly in this wave of scorching heat.

With a thought, he aimed this wisp of True Divine Qi at the blue stone in the courtyard that he had used as a target not long ago, and flicked his finger.

Swish—

The crimson-gold True Divine Qi swept silently like a meteor, sinking into the blue stone.

The next instant.

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a sound that set one's teeth on edge.

The entire half-person-high blue stone melted from the inside out, turning into a pool of dark red magma that flowed slowly on the scorched ground, bubbles still popping at the edges, emitting a scorching, pungent, burnt smell.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ye nodded with satisfaction.

He had witnessed Cheng Yuan's Primordial Fire Qi.

In terms of power alone, his perfected Great Sun Heaven Flame True Divine Qi was enough to contend with the other party's Primordial Fire Qi.

He truly wondered to what extent this Great Sun Heaven Flame True Divine Qi would transform once he also stepped into the Primordial Realm.

Jiang Ye began to look forward to it.

A moment later.

He slowly raised his head and looked in the direction of Ling She Peak, the corners of his mouth curling into a meaningful arc.

He had not forgotten.

Tomorrow was the day of Jiang Jiang Chuxue and Zheng Lin's grand wedding.

It was time for him to make a move...

Otherwise, tomorrow's good show would not be able to be performed.

Jiang Ye immediately unleashed his Ape-Form True Intent, "Spirit Ape Thousand Changes," and the two hundred and six bones in his body emitted a dense and crisp crackling sound.

His figure began to grow taller and change.

His originally slightly hunched spine straightened section by section, his shoulders spread to both sides, and his waist and abdomen tightened.

In the blink of an eye, he transformed from that withered, seventy-year-old man into a young man with a tall posture, broad shoulders, and a narrow waist.

Immediately following this.

He took the disguise mask as thin as cicada wings from his sleeve and covered his face with it; his aged face began to ripple slightly like the surface of water, his facial contours gradually reshaping, and a white-haired version of "Zheng Lin" appeared.

Jiang Ye walked slowly to the bronze mirror in the room and nodded slightly as he looked at himself in the mirror.

In terms of appearance, this face was almost flawless compared to the real Zheng Lin, and even the aggressive sharpness between his brows was carved with three-point depth.

As for this head of half-white hair, Jiang Ye naturally had a way.

The "Green Wood Longevity Qi-Nourishing Method" contained a secret technique that could consume a small amount of vitality to briefly rejuvenate hair; although it could not last, it would be enough to last through tonight.

Linzhou Great City, Northern District.

The residence of the Zheng family, one of the five great families, was located here.

At this moment, the entire residence was shrouded in a festive atmosphere.

Red silk hung from the lintels all the way to the shadow wall, the large red character for "Double Happiness" was pasted on every window lattice, and servants bustled back and forth, busy without stop.

Tomorrow was the day of the grand wedding between the Zheng family's eldest young master and the upper sect's true disciple, Jiang Jiang Chuxue.

This was not only the face of the Zheng family but also the most anticipated wedding in the entire Linzhou Great City in the last decade.

The head of the Zheng family, Zheng Guang, patrolled back and forth in the residence, his sharp face, which was somewhat similar to Zheng Lin's, full of smug smiles.

"I wonder if that girl Jiang Chuxue can invite the Liu Fengzhu of Ling She Peak to the banquet."

Zheng Guang looked toward the direction of the upper sect's mountain gate, muttering to himself, a look of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Within the upper sect, the Peak Masters of the three upper peaks—Ling She Peak, Ling Niu Peak, and Ling Hou Peak—held transcendent status.

They were all—

Martial Path Grandmasters!

Martial artists who possessed this title were no longer confined to the territory of a single prefecture; they were renowned throughout the entire Zhou Kingdom.

The Peak Masters of Ling Niu Peak and Ling Hou Peak were often not in the sect all year round, their whereabouts uncertain.

The only one with a chance of being invited to the banquet was the Liu Fengzhu of Ling She Peak.

If such a person could also attend the Zheng family's wedding banquet.

The significance would be extraordinary.

From then on, within this Linzhou Great City, the status of the Zheng family would faintly suppress the other four great families.

Just at this moment.

"Family Head, that Unicorn Horse has been transported back!"

A steward trotted to Zheng Guang's side, bowing his head respectfully to report.

"Oh? Finally transported back? Hurry and take me to see it!"

Zheng Guang's eyes lit up, his tone full of impatience.

Soon, Zheng Guang, led by the steward, arrived at the stables in the Zheng family's backyard.

In the center of the stables, a small horse, snow-white all over with a spiral horn growing from the top of its head, was being firmly locked to a pillar by several thick iron chains.

It was clearly untamed, its four hooves constantly pawing the ground, swinging that horn with a whistling sound, shaking the several iron chains until they creaked, as if it would break free from its restraints and rush out at any moment.

Zheng Guang stood several yards away and took a look, nodding slightly, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "Not bad, it is indeed a top-quality Unicorn Horse."

Although this Unicorn Horse had the word "horse" in its name, it was actually a bona fide demonic beast.

It flowed with the bloodline of some ancient strange beast, its demonic nature difficult to tame.

Even powerful martial artists found it extremely difficult to tame and ride it.

But it had a special habit that was widely known.

It was naturally close to virgins and detested women who had lost their purity; the purer the vitality of the virgin, the more docile it became.

It was precisely because of this characteristic that it had become the finale item highly sought after at the wedding banquets of noble families.

Using it to test the bride's purity in front of numerous guests was both dignified and decent, and could earn a bit of face.

"Go call a few people to try it out."

Zheng Guang glanced at the steward beside him.

"Yes, Family Head!"

The steward immediately received the order.

Not long after, he led two women and walked quickly into the stables.

One was a mature woman with a good appearance and a plump figure.

The other was a maidservant who had just been bought back a few days ago, with a delicate face and still carrying a bit of the childishness of youth between her brows.

"You go up first."

The steward pointed at the mature woman.

"Yes, my lord."

The mature woman smiled obsequiously, twisting her waist as she walked toward the Unicorn Horse.

However, just as she approached the range of the iron chains, the Unicorn Horse let out a piercing roar, its massive horse head slamming toward her, pulling the iron chains until they clattered, its hooves pawing the ground crazily, its posture as if it wanted to rush up and knock her to the ground.

"My lord... this..."

The mature woman was frightened out of her wits, retreating several steps, not daring to move another inch forward.

"Enough, you come back first."

The steward waved his hand impatiently, then looked at the trembling maidservant on the side: "You go over and try."

"Yes... yes..."

The maidservant moved forward timidly a few steps, her youthful face full of fear, her two legs shaking so much she could barely walk.

To her surprise, as she approached step by step, the Unicorn Horse, which had been as violent as a madman just a moment ago, miraculously quieted down.

Its eyes, which had originally been full of violence, gradually became docile, its massive horse head lowered gently, nuzzling toward her affectionately, a low whinnying sound coming from its throat, as if it were acting like a spoiled child.

Zheng Guang stood not far away, taking in this scene, the last stone hanging in his heart finally landing, and he could not help but clap his hands and laugh.

Tomorrow at the grand wedding, the bride would come forward and use this Unicorn Horse to test, which would be the best proof.

The Zheng family's daughter-in-law, pure and flawless, impeccable.

At the same time.

Linzhou Upper Sect, Ling She Peak welcomed an uninvited guest.