315: Chapter 315 End of Seclusion

Though Ye Tianxue's words were calm, they were like a cold spring that extinguished the arrogant flames of those young men in silk robes.

Their Faces turned various shades of blue and white. Looking at Ye Tianxue and then considering the current power and influence of the Ye Family, they ultimately lost the confidence to keep up their stubborn front.

The leading youth in silk robes gritted his teeth, eventually suppressing the resentment in his heart. He cupped his hands toward Ye Tianxue and said, "Young Miss Ye's lesson is well-taken. We misspoke for a moment; we hope for your forgiveness."

After speaking, he didn't forget to glare fiercely at the Li Zhengxian brothers before leading his followers away in resentment, not forgetting to leave a harsh word before departing.

"Today, we'll let this matter drop for the sake of the Ye Family's Young Miss. In the future, if the Li Family remains so ungrateful, don't blame us for being impolite."

The crowd dispersed, and the courtyard returned to its usual seclusion, with only the rustling of the wind through the bamboo forest remaining.

To the side, Li Zhengxian hurriedly pulled his younger brother to bow, his expression cramped yet respectful.

"Thank you, Young Miss Ye. We know our own situation and didn't want to cause trouble, but they were pressing us at every step. Today is the eldest Young Miss Ye's big day; my brother and I shouldn't have caused a scene here. We ask for Young Miss Ye's forgiveness."

Ye Tianxue waved her hand, her cold features softening slightly, and her tone became a bit gentler: "It's nothing. Today is my elder sister's big day; it's not suitable for bloodshed or trouble, and even less so for someone to use the Ye Family's wedding banquet to insult others."

"Young Miss Ye is right," Li Zhengxian quickly agreed, not forgetting to nudge Li Zhengning with his elbow.

Ye Tianxue's gaze swept over their somewhat thin clothing. Thinking of the Li Family's current plight, she felt a bit more sentimental.

"Since you followed the Li Clan Chief here to offer congratulations, then stay and behave yourselves. If anyone comes to provoke you again, you can go directly to the front yard to find my father or second uncle. After all, you are guests."

Li Zhengxian was stunned, a warmth rising in his heart.

During these days, as the Li Family lost power, they had to watch everyone's expressions. Even the children of small clans under the Lingxiao Sect's jurisdiction dared to bully them at will. Only the Ye Family, though cold toward Patriarch Li Xiuhe, had never actively mistreated them, the younger generation.

Ye Tianxue's intervention today not only resolved their predicament but also gave them a sliver of dignity.

Thinking of this, Li Zhengxian looked at Ye Tianxue. Seeing her elegant and beautiful Face and her ethereal white clothes, he couldn't help but stare blankly for a moment.

Seeing this member of the Li Family suddenly looking at her like that, Ye Tianxue felt a bit embarrassed and gave a light cough: "Alright, since there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

Li Zhengxian also realized he had lost his composure and hurriedly said, "Please take care, Young Miss!"

After Ye Tianxue's graceful figure disappeared, Li Zhengning couldn't help but say, "The sister of the Ye Family is truly a good person!"

Li Zhengxian helplessly twisted his brother's ear: "You! Stop talking. The Clan Head is still waiting for us in the main hall!"

Inside the Ye Family's main hall.

A burst of melodious ceremonial music sounded, and the master of ceremonies announced loudly: "The auspicious hour has arrived—the groom welcomes the bride, let the wedding ceremony begin!"

Lu Shaoyou, dressed in a bright red wedding robe, stood tall with a smile on his Face. Surrounded by a group of Qingyun Sect Disciples, he led Ye Tianyao, who was wearing a red bridal veil, slowly into the main hall.

Ye Tianyao wore a phoenix crown and embroidered robes, her steps light. Although obscured by the veil, her slender and graceful figure was still evident.

Wu Guiyun looked at her daughter's figure, her eyes reddening slightly as she quietly wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes.

Ye Jing also set down his teacup, gazing warmly at the new couple, a gratified smile appearing on his Face.

The Ye Family was now flourishing with many members, and the grandchildren were starting their own families and careers. Having a continuation made him, this old man, very happy!

After finishing with Ye Tianyao's wedding affairs.

Ye Jing decided to enter into secluded cultivation once again.

This time, he wanted to break through from the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment to the Late Stage, and then take a look at the outskirts of the Luoxia Land.

And this seclusion lasted for five years.

During these five years, Ye Tianhao's wife, Gu Xi, gave birth to two sons. The fourth generation of the Ye Family belonged to the Zhao generation, and they were named Ye Zhaoyuan and Ye Zhaoming respectively.

Ye Tianyao gave birth to a daughter, named Lu Sisi.

From the moment these three children were born, by the time they were only one year old, they naturally possessed Spiritual Roots. They were clever and cute, bringing a great deal of liveliness to the home.

Ye Tianhui sought out a woman from the Lu Clan to marry and focused on the Family business. The Lu woman was now pregnant, and her due date was approaching.

Within the Lingxiao Sect, when Ye Jing emerged from his seclusion.

He specifically took a look at the Immortal Willow and saw that the once-bare willow tree finally had several new willow branches, and its spiritual power was even more abundant.

However, the Immortal Willow had not yet prompted that it could use Immortal Light to advance. He supposed it was because although the Family was developing rapidly, there wasn't a single Golden Core Cultivator yet...

Ye Jing thought this as he felt the spiritual power circulating incredibly smoothly within his body. He felt slightly happier and then stood up from his meditation cushion.

His Physical Body had been tempered by the Thunderbolt Flame Art to become increasingly powerful. Pale gold veins could be faintly seen on his bare forearms. When he circulated his spiritual power, a faint, ethereal flame light lingered around him.

The pressure of the Late Foundation Establishment Stage was as restrained as a deep abyss. Only the occasional sharp glint flashing in his eyes revealed the sense of oppression brought by his Breakthrough.

This time, he did not disturb anyone upon leaving seclusion. He simply walked out of his Immortal Cave and then rode Hei Feng toward the border of the Luoxia Land.

He had previously asked Yun Ling for a map regarding the Buddha Realm; this map was drawn on Yao Beast hide.

The corners of the map had become glossy from being soaked in spiritual power. On it, cinnabar was used to mark the location of the boundary barrier at the edge of the Luoxia Land, as well as the defense points of the Buddha Realm Cultivators—three checkpoints.

At each location, there was a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator stationed, and even Early Stage Golden Core Cultivators secretly patrolling. Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators, let alone breaking through, would be locked onto by buddha light if they approached within a hundred meters of the barrier, causing their spiritual power to collapse and resulting in death.

The former Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect used to visit the Buddha Realm frequently, which is why such a detailed map was left behind.

"It is indeed more strictly guarded than expected."

Ye Jing's fingertips brushed over the cinnabar marks on the map, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He did not intend to force his way through. With a flip of his palm, the thousand void ethereal map quietly emerged, its pale purple patterns flowing in his palm.

An ethereal and void aura spread out, completely concealing his and Hei Feng's presence. They were both enveloped within it, as if merging into one with the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth.

This was precisely the core utility of the thousand void ethereal map: concealing one's presence and crossing boundaries. Even when facing the Divine Thought probes of Golden Core Cultivators, it could deceive them.

Hei Feng seemed to sense the surrounding danger and slowed its pace, its nose twitching constantly as it let out low whimpers from its throat, alerting Ye Jing to the anomalies ahead. Ye Jing patted Hei Feng's neck and said softly, "No matter, follow me and do not make a sound."

As his voice fell, he pushed the power of the thousand void ethereal map to its limit. His figure became slightly blurred along with the pattern's fluctuations, and together with Hei Feng, he darted toward the nearest checkpoint.

The Cultivators at that checkpoint could not sense Ye Jing passing by, and they continued with their business at the station.

The closer they got to the boundary barrier, the more intense the buddha light in the air became. That buddha light was not a gentle light of salvation; instead, it carried a bit of chilling pressure. When it landed on the skin, it actually caused a slight burning sensation.

This was clearly the gate-protecting buddha light set up by the Buddha Realm Cultivators, specifically targeting Cultivators from other realms.

At the checkpoint, two Buddha Realm Cultivators dressed in earthy yellow monk robes were holding Zen staffs and sitting in meditation with their eyes closed. The Buddhist beads at the top of the Zen staffs flowed with a golden halo, and the spiritual power fluctuations around them were as steady as a rock—they were precisely at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

Behind them, a semi-transparent wall of light stood tall. The wall of light was covered in Buddhist runes; it was the boundary barrier. As the runes flowed, they emitted an aura that kept people a thousand miles away.