Chapter 224: A Warning to the Ye Family

Imperial Palace

Receiving Yan Taibai was the current Great Elder of the Ye Family, as well as a Nascent Soul Stage elder, the Wuguan Elder.

Besides them, there was also the beautiful woman in Daoist robes from the Huangqing Temple earlier.

She was responsible for pouring tea for the three of them; after all, this woman had a close relationship with Yan Taibai.

"True Master Taibai, how much do you know about Kunwu Mountain?"

After some useless, polite pleasantries, the Ye Family Great Elder, a middle-aged Confucian scholar, naturally entered the main topic.

"Inside this Kunwu Mountain, besides the two Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures that your Imperial Ye Family desires, there is also an existence that only I can deal with. If she is allowed to escape, every member of the Ye Family and other cultivators who enter Kunwu Mountain will undoubtedly die. There is absolutely no path to survival."

Yan Taibai spoke with a grave expression.

"Other cultivators? Could it be that other factions are also plotting against Kunwu Mountain?"

Upon hearing these words from Yan Taibai, the Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, and the Wuguan Elder looked at each other in shock.

"No, it's just that you wouldn't think that such a major event as opening Kunwu Mountain could be hidden by using an array, would you?"

Seeing this, Yan Taibai chuckled, his tone laced with a hint of mockery.

"Why wouldn't it be possible? Our Ye Family has made preparations for hundreds of years; no matter how big the commotion, it is enough to conceal it."

The Wuguan Elder retorted in a deep voice.

"Then, since your Ye Family has been the Da Jin imperial clan for thousands of years, why haven't you unified the Dajin Cultivation World, suppressed the Ten Great Sects of the Righteous and Demonic Paths, and instead fallen into becoming their puppets, forced to plot for the Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures inside Kunwu Mountain to use them to break free from their control and make them fear the consequences of acting rashly?"

Hearing the Wuguan Elder's words, Yan Taibai did not intend to be polite and retorted directly.

Once these words were spoken, the Wuguan Elder's face turned blue and white, yet he dared not retort again.

"True Master Taibai's words are reasonable. However, since True Master Taibai says it cannot be concealed, what should be done? Presumably, True Master Taibai must have a solution, right?"

The Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, was not angry; instead, he asked calmly.

"If I had a way, I wouldn't be here cooperating with your Ye Family; wouldn't it be better to do it myself?" Yan Taibai shook his head and said.

"Then does True Master Taibai really think that the array our Ye Family has set up cannot conceal the commotion of Kunwu Mountain's emergence?"

Seeing this, the Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, asked back with a much gloomier expression.

"Unless you can wipe out all those sects like those in the Southern Border, the Huaxian Sect, the Jiuyou Sect... otherwise, don't even think about it."

Yan Taibai sneered and stated an impossible task.

"What does True Master Taibai mean by this?"

The Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, looked even more unsightly.

"These sects are actually all related to the ancient cultivators who sealed Kunwu Mountain back then. Once Kunwu Mountain has any movement, their sects will all have a sense of it. This kind of sensing cannot be concealed by mere arrays."

Yan Taibai did not hide it and told the Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, and the Wuguan Elder directly. The two were shocked, and after looking at each other, their expressions were indescribably ugly.

They had never imagined that there would be such a huge problem.

Wiping out the various sects of the Southern Border was purely a joke; even the Ten Great Sects of the Righteous and Demonic Paths would not dare to claim they could do it.

"Most importantly, besides these sects in the Southern Border, the Righteous Path's Taiyi Sect and the Demonic Path's Heavenly Demon Sect also have corresponding sensing items, and even other sects have them. Therefore, the arrays you have set up are fundamentally useless and can at most deceive some low-level cultivators."

Yan Taibai continued.

"Is there really no way at all?"

Upon hearing that the Righteous Path's number one sect, the "Taiyi Sect," and the Demonic Path's number one sect, the Heavenly Demon Sect, could both sense the emergence of Kunwu Mountain, the Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, turned pale.

"None. The only way is to finish the battle quickly once Kunwu Mountain is opened and obtain the two Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures inside as fast as possible. But these two Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures are responsible for suppressing the split soul of a Saint Ancestor of the ancient Demon Realm. If they are taken away, you can imagine the consequences yourselves!"

Yan Taibai shook his head again, revealing an even more shocking and unbelievable truth.

"True Master Taibai, is this the trouble you said only you could solve?"

The Ye Family's Wuguan Elder said in a deep voice.

"Correct, this is the trouble that only I can solve. Otherwise, relying solely on your Ye Family and the other cultivators entering Kunwu Mountain is purely courting death. If you don't believe me, I don't care. After your entire Ye Family is buried in Kunwu Mountain, I can still kill that Demon Realm Saint Ancestor's split soul."

Yan Taibai chuckled and said indifferently.

"No, True Master Taibai is joking. How could we not believe you? It is just that what you said differs too much from our Ye Family's original plan, and we must discuss it with other clansmen."

The Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, smiled bitterly.

After all, this matter far exceeded their expectations.

"Then discuss it slowly! I shall take my leave now."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai stood up without any intention of staying longer and directly took his leave.

After all, the materials promised by the Ye Family were already in hand; he just needed to do them a favor.

"Very well, once we have discussed it, we will naturally inform True Master Taibai. Please rest assured, True Master Taibai."

The Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, nodded and stood up to see him off.

After Yan Taibai left, the Ye Family Great Elder, the middle-aged Confucian scholar, had the Wuguan Elder notify the other Ye Family elders to come and discuss the matter of Kunwu Mountain.

Regarding what Yan Taibai said, they naturally chose to believe it. But it was precisely because they believed it that the matter was troublesome.

As for the Imperial Ye Family's affairs, Yan Taibai had already said what needed to be said, and the Imperial Ye Family would definitely not give up on Kunwu Mountain.

After all, they had plotted for so many years; giving up just like that was simply impossible.

Furthermore, having someone like Yan Taibai, the number one person in the Tiannan Cultivation World who was capable of wiping out the entire Yinluo Sect, also gave them much more confidence.

After leaving the Imperial Palace, Yan Taibai reunited with Xin Ruyin and the Tianlan Saintess, Lin Yinping.

As for the Mulan Tribe's Le Shennü, she continued to scout for information regarding the Great Divine Master surnamed Zhong.

After all, the current Jinxi Market could be said to have gathered the most top-tier group of people in the entire Dajin Cultivation World, so there might be news. Especially since she had also asked merchant associations like the Tianji Pavilion to help inquire about information.

This was also one of the businesses of merchant associations like the Tianji Pavilion, so they would not refuse.

This was a big business deal.

"What did the Imperial Ye Family say? Did they agree to Brother Yan?"

Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping asked.

She had also learned about the matters concerning Kunwu Mountain from Yan Taibai.

"They naturally will not refuse, but there are too many troubles ahead; they still need to renegotiate and make arrangements."

Yan Taibai chuckled and replied. "Then will they continue?"

Facing Kunwu Mountain, this once-greatest holy land of cultivation in the Human World, it was naturally impossible for Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping not to be tempted.

And to enter it, the most important factor was the Imperial Ye Family.

"They have been plotting for hundreds of years, so they naturally cannot give up. If they give up, their Ye Family will never again have the possibility of shaking off the control of the Ten Great Sects of both the righteous and demonic paths."

"If even a shred of this leaks out in the future, the Ye Family will be completely erased from the Dajin Cultivation World. Therefore, they have no room for choice now."

Yan Taibai said in a flat tone.

"But what if they truly obtain a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure? What should be done then?"

Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping asked with concern.

"Why, do you also want a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure?" He asked curiously upon hearing this.

"If this concubine were to say I do not want one, Brother Yan would likely not believe it either."

Hearing Yan Taibai's follow-up question, Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping spoke the truth.

"Anyone would be tempted by a treasure like a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, but obtaining it is not an easy matter."

Yan Taibai shook his head and sighed softly.

"If you truly have the luck to obtain a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, that is your own opportunity, and I will not fight for it. But if you are not certain, do not do such a suicidal thing. The dangers within Kunwu Mountain far exceed your imagination; let alone you, even I could potentially fall."

"Brother Yan also has no way to obtain a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure?"

Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping asked in shock.

"No. The risks and the magnitude of the danger are the greatest in the Human World. Moreover, there is an eight or nine in ten chance that Spirit Severing Stage cultivators will appear. At that time, it will be a perfect chance to witness the divine abilities of Spirit Severing Stage cultivators manipulating the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, and see just how powerful they are. I hope they do not disappoint me."

Yan Taibai smiled, his tone revealing a hint of fighting spirit.

"Spirit Severing Stage cultivators will also appear!"

While believing Yan Taibai's words, Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping also felt incomparable shock.

"That is natural. They might even be considered the guardians of Kunwu Mountain themselves. With such a major event occurring at Kunwu Mountain, they likely know about it earlier than anyone else. At that time, it will be much more spectacular."

Yan Taibai chuckled, his expectant tone causing a sense of regret and withdrawal to arise in the heart of Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping.

Yet, at the thought of the Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, she ultimately chose to head to Kunwu Mountain.

After all, even if she could not obtain the Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, obtaining other good things would not be bad.

After all, it was once the number one holy land of cultivation in the Human World; it was perfectly normal for there to be good things.

"Then Brother Yan must be careful when the time comes."

"That is natural. I just don't know how many fellow Daoists will come this time; I hope more will come."

Yan Taibai gave a chuckle, carrying a hint of ill intent.

"What does Brother Yan mean by that? If too many fellow Daoists come, wouldn't it be even more troublesome and chaotic?"

Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping frowned slightly, asking with a puzzled expression.

"Although it will be troublesome and chaotic, as long as they all fall, the remaining good things will naturally be quite numerous. This is also our opportunity."

Yan Taibai said with a smile, not hiding it from Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping.

Hearing these words from Yan Taibai, Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping nodded her head slightly and smiled beautifully in agreement.

"Brother Yan's words are very true!"

……

Compared to the matters of Kunwu Mountain, the upcoming grand auction was what Yan Taibai and Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping cared about even more.

And on this day, Yan Taibai, Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping, Xin Ruyin, and Le Shennü, who had waited for many days, finally reached the day the grand auction began.

However, they encountered a slight bit of trouble.

"Seniors, please forgive me. It is just that the number of cultivators coming to participate in the auction this time has increased by a full third, or even nearly half, compared to the past. We had to urgently borrow this Nine Heavens Hall from the Tianji Pavilion for temporary use. Furthermore, paying these Spirit Stones is the same regulation as in previous years, mainly to avoid the auction being too crowded; we had to resort to this method to control the number of people at the auction. However, with the status of high-level seniors like yourselves, you naturally would not take these Spirit Stones to heart. Otherwise, if anyone could enter the hall at will, even if the venue were ten times larger, it would be impossible to accommodate them."

A Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator was explaining to Yan Taibai, Xin Ruyin, Le Shennü, and Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping.

After all, these few people had quite a reputation in the Jinxi Market these past few days.

Not to mention anything else, the status of Le Shennü as a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage was not something ordinary forces or cultivators dared to offend. Let alone him, a mere Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.

"One thousand Spirit Stones per person, they really know how to rake in Spirit Stones!"

Le Shennü snorted with dissatisfaction.

"If Elder Sister does not have enough Spirit Stones, Younger Sister will pay for you."

Saying this, Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping immediately took out forty Intermediate Grade Spirit Stones and handed them to the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.

This was equivalent to four or five thousand Spirit Stones. If Lin Yinping were not the Tianlan Saintess with substantial wealth, it would have truly pained her.

After all, it was well known that the grasslands were lacking in Spirit Stone resources.

The Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator who received the forty Intermediate Grade Spirit Stones did not care about the grievances between Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping and Le Shennü, and immediately pulled four numbered Jade Tablets from his sleeve and handed them to Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping, who had paid the Spirit Stones.

Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping took the Jade Tablets with her jade hands, then gave one each to Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin, and finally gave one to Le Shennü, whose expression was not very good.

Therefore, after Le Shennü took the Jade Tablet, she said nothing, a flash of rosy light enveloped her graceful body, and she turned into a streak of light, heading directly toward the great hall in the sky.

Seeing this, Yan Taibai and Xin Ruyin looked at each other, shook their heads, and followed closely behind.

Even though they were already used to the grievances and grudges between Le Shennü and Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping, they still felt speechless.

Anyway, as long as the two sisters felt it was interesting, they naturally would not say anything more.

A moment later, the group arrived at the entrance of the Nine Heavens Hall. At this moment, there was only a pale white light screen at the entrance, and no one else was there.

Immediately, Yan Taibai injected a bit of spiritual power into the Jade Tablet in his hand and waved it at the light screen. A red light instantly shot out from the Jade Tablet, and the light screen parted on its own wherever it passed.

Seeing this, Yan Taibai took the lead and entered the light screen first. Before Xin Ruyin, Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping, and Le Shennü could follow behind, the white light screen healed rapidly.

While the three women were taken aback, they had no choice but to take out their Jade Tablets one after another to open the white light screen and enter it in turn.

Compared to Xin Ruyin, the expressions of Le Shennü and the Tianlan Saintess Lin Yinping were not very pleasant.

(End of this chapter)