At Celestial Sword Peak, the battle did not last long. Huang Tiyun killed three Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus one Purple Mansion cultivator, and at this moment, just felt exhilaration to the extreme.

The once-indomitable sword cultivators all lay defeated before him.

His eyes were somewhat brimming with tears, as this moment was truly extraordinary for him.

Four years ago, Celestial Sand Sect was attacked by Celestial Sword Sect at Sha Huang Mountain, nearly to the point of complete obliteration.

But in fact, that was not the first confrontation between Celestial Sand Sect and Celestial Sword Sect.

In the past, when Celestial Sand Sect had Purple Mansion cultivators, they would compete in secret with Celestial Sword Sect, with occasional mutual encroachments. But ever since Celestial Sand Sect no longer had Purple Mansion cultivators, the situation became one-sided, and four years ago, they were almost annihilated by Celestial Sword Sect.

The other three Foundation Establishment cultivators from Celestial Sand Sect were also extremely excited. To the Ye Family members, it might not feel like much, just the annihilation of a Demon Cultivation Sect, but to them, it was a monumental act of revenge, of great significance.

"Senior Brother Huang, there is a Purple Mansion Jade Liquid here!" As the battle calmed, everyone couldn’t help but check the storage bags, and one of the Foundation Establishment cultivators from Celestial Sand Sect excitedly exclaimed.

However, it was taken by Huang Tiyun, who walked towards Ye Xingliu in the distance.

At this moment, Ye Xingliu had already finished collecting from the Treasure Tower of Celestial Sword Sect.

He was now collecting the Sword Ladder of Celestial Sword Sect.

This Sword Ladder was no ordinary item, with a total of thirty-six steps, engraved with thirty-six swordsmanship techniques, and also the refining methods for thirty-six Magic Swords.

The swordsmanship ranged from the Yellow Tier to the Profound Tier, even usable by Purple Mansion cultivators.

It was also the most important legacy of Celestial Sword Sect.

Moreover, the refining methods of the Magic Swords were extraordinary. Nine Magic Swords could form a Small Celestial Essence Sword Array, and when thirty-six Magic Swords were gathered, they were unmatched by typical Tier Three Lower-Grade Treasures.

"Unfortunately, the latter thirty-six steps of the Sword Ladder are missing!" Ye Xingliu was also slightly regretful at this moment.

While the Ye Family did not have a complete sword cultivation legacy, there were still many powerful sword cultivators, such as Ye Xuecang and Ye Haisheng, who had both cultivated their Lifebound Sword Embryos.

In the future, the Ye Family would naturally train some sword cultivators, making these thirty-six steps of the Sword Ladder very necessary.

It could significantly enrich the Ye Family’s legacy in the Sword Dao, the only pity being that it was said the Sword Ladder originally had seventy-two steps, but the thirty-six steps with the Celestial Essence Sword Array methods were lost.

Of course, if those thirty-six steps were not missing, even based on Celestial Sword Sect’s strength, they likely wouldn’t have been able to hold onto these Sword Ladders.

"Elder Qian Liu, here is a Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, and this is the storage bag of Xuan Qiusheng from Celestial Sword Sect." Huang Tiyun was not tempted by the allure in front of him. Although he felt his opportunity for breakthrough was approaching, he had already purchased a Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, making it unnecessary to keep this one. Moreover, Xuan Qiusheng, although killed by him, was more of an opportunistic take.

And since Ye Xingliu brought people to risk attacking Celestial Sword Sect, it was a favor. How could he take this storage bag?

Ye Xingliu did not refuse but nodded and accepted it.

After all, Huang Tiyun was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the primary credit for killing Xuan Qiusheng went to the White-Browed Cyan Wolf. Ye Xingliu had no need to pretend to be generous by giving Huang Tiyun Xuan Qiusheng’s storage bag.

Of course, Huang Tiyun’s actions still pleased Ye Xingliu.

Although Celestial Sand Sect had declined, it had not reached an irredeemable state, and Huang Tiyun had a clear sight of the situation.

He also intended, after checking the storage bag, if there were no special treasures, to simply give them all to Huang Tiyun as a reward, so Huang Tiyun could use this opportunity to break through to the Purple Mansion.

This would make it more convenient for the Ye Family to operate in the Central Domain in the future.

"Let’s leave first!" Ye Xingliu did not immediately take stock but waved for everyone to board the Spiritual Ship.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng was also piloting the Profound Light Ship over from a distance.

Everyone then switched to the Profound Light Ship and fled into the distance.

"Elder Qianchen, did the Golden Core of Demon Jade Mountain really leave?" Huang Tiyun saw that Ye Jingcheng seemed unharmed and even his clothes remained intact, unchanged from when they parted.

Moreover, no cultivators were pursuing them from behind.

Unable to hold back, he asked.

In his view, it was likely because they delayed nearly an hour before taking action.

The Golden Core of Demon Jade Mountain had gone to support Cyan Spring Valley.

But if this matter were to spread, it could very well lead other Golden Core cultivators to collectively report them to the Righteous Sect for accountability.

After all, if everyone acted this way, the Southern Wilderness’s fight against Southern Wilderness’s affiliated Evil Cultivators would indeed become a joke.

"Yes, they left." Ye Jingcheng, at this moment, wasn’t contemplating much but was carefully observing the surroundings, steering the Spiritual Ship towards Abyss Valley.

This was the prearranged meeting place.

Of course, Ye Jingcheng was not someone who couldn’t adapt. If he sensed anything unusual, he would escape immediately.

Mansion Master Xiao of Xiaoshan Prefecture could rally Golden Cores to intercept the Golden Cores of Gui Xuan Sect, and the Golden Cores of Gui Xuan Sect could treat them in the same way.

Therefore, after breaking through the gates of Demon Jade Mountain, Ye Jingcheng had no more extraneous thoughts.

Nor did he want to go to Cyan Spring Valley to find Master Zifu.

After all, according to the previous agreement, even if he didn’t go, he would still receive a share of the treasure.

"Elder Qianchen, we intended to take action at dawn, but were not timely. Perhaps we still need to clarify the reasons with other True Masters. In the past, Mansion Master Xiao was extremely strict in this regard." Huang Tiyun interjected at the right time.

He spoke with utmost caution, fearing Ye Jingcheng might blame him.

But he felt compelled to speak up.

After all, it concerned the dignity of the Righteous Sect.

"Don’t worry, our task was Demon Jade Mountain, and we have managed to distract it!" Ye Jingcheng said directly.

He didn’t offer much explanation, but he still appreciated Huang Tiyun’s reminder.

Moreover, it also proves that his destruction of the Celestial Sword Sect was the right move.

After this battle, the Ye Family can completely continue to send cultivators over, filling the lower and middle ranks of the Celestial Sand Sect.

In this way, the future rise of the Celestial Sand Sect will be more reasonable.

Coupled with the battle achievements from this engagement, the Ye Family will have smooth sailing for decades to centuries to come.

The Profound Light Ship traveled all the way to Abyss Valley, and the entire valley remained the same as when they came, without any changes.

Ye Jingcheng even used the Star Illusion Eye to scan, confirming that there was no issue before hiding in the valley to wait.

"No more waiting, retreat to Yellow Court Peak first!" Ye Jingcheng gave the order decisively after waiting for two hours.

The calmness of Abyss Valley had become somewhat eerie.

Logically speaking, at this moment Jiayuan Prefecture should be rife with chaos, with plenty of Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment riffraff everywhere.

Although these cultivators cannot detect anything, as long as they are eliminated and the Soul Talisman shatters, it serves as the best sensory information.

No one coming to investigate indicates that they might be intercepting at the border.

Even Master Zifu and others might have changed routes.

The Profound Light Ship transformed into Spiritual Light and sped away again.

...

In Jiayuan Prefecture, in a mountain range, an orange beam of light rapidly shot through the sky.

Leaving behind a long orange spiritual rainbow.

This spiritual rainbow was none other than the orange Dragon Envoy Flying Ship, although it was currently not in particularly good shape, with one side slashed open by a huge crack.

To continue moving so swiftly already attests to the Treasure Ship’s exceptional durability!

And behind the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship, another spiritual ship with a giant ghost head was chasing.

This spiritual ship was no ordinary ship; it was the Ghost Spirit Ship of the Gui Xuan Sect, although not as formidable as the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship, it wasn’t far behind either.

Moreover, the Ghost Spirit Ship had secret techniques, and under this fluctuation, the group seemed to be on the verge of being caught up.

"Quickly head to Abyss Valley to meet Qianchen Daoist!" At this moment, Xu Qiukui swallowed a handful of elixirs. His arm was severed, and his chest bore a claw mark filled with a chilling poison.

Though this claw wasn’t as powerful as Gui Xuanzi’s claw against Mansion Master Xiao, it caused Xu Qiukui immense suffering.

He’s already considered as having narrowly escaped Ghost Gate.

"Xu Daoist, your final pursuit lacked reason!" At this point, Feng Daoran and Master Zifu both expressed discontent.

Meanwhile, He Yu Dual Cultivation was fully controlling the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship.

The group looked at the storage bag in front of Xu Qiukui.

In their view, it was entirely unnecessary.

Although attacking Cyan Spring Sect didn’t yield the Longevity Tea Tree or the Brocade Star Fruit Tree,

they completed the Righteous Sect’s task, which was already considered a great harvest.

There was no need to pursue Master Qing Liu, who escaped using a secret technique, leading them into such a perilous situation.

Even facing the Golden Core cultivators from the Gui Xuan Sect and Blood Gold Sect who came as reinforcements.

"This matter was impulsive of me; I had a past grievance with Master Qing Liu. Once we escape back to Xiaoshan Prefecture, I will give everyone an explanation, but now is not the time to discuss this!" Xu Qiukui spoke repeatedly.

Yet the others remained skeptical, especially Master Zifu and Feng Daoran.

Additionally, the two were displeased with Xu Qiukui’s intention to go to Abyss Valley.

"We have pursuers, no need to go to Abyss Valley, or else it would not be good for Qianchen Daoist!" Master Zifu finally refused.

At this moment, they estimated that Ye Jingcheng might be pursued by two Golden Core True Masters from Demon Jade Mountain.

Gathering there might harm both sides instead.

Not gathering, but fleeing directly to Yellow Court Mountain, would be better for both.

Of course, for Master Zifu, there’s private interest; he believes that he has a good relationship with Ye Jingcheng, and with Long Xunxian’s help in finding Essence Blood, if Ye Jingcheng successfully returns to Xiaoshan Prefecture, he may look after the Zifu Sect in the future.

"Whatever!" Xu Qiukui, hearing this, glanced at the other four, feeling extremely aggravated.

He knew that now was not the time to demand too much.

"Hopefully Mansion Master Xiao has arranged cultivators to receive us at Yellow Court Mountain!" Xu Qiukui shifted the topic.

The others also took a deep breath.

"Once we reach Xiaoshan Prefecture, disperse each sect’s members!" At this moment, Lady He spoke up.

Though there was some reluctance in her eyes.

She understood, however, that this was the best arrangement.

The pursuers would likely target only those of the Golden Core, which would allow some of the Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment Race People to escape.

It would be beneficial for everyone.

And if the opposition pursued the Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion cultivators, it would provide them some breathing space.

Though it was rather ruthless, it was indeed the best solution at the moment!