Beast Taming: I Have an Immortal Mansion

For the past few days, the Qingyuan Sect’s Celestial Eagle Mountain had been adorned with lanterns and festive decorations. Invitations had been sent a month prior to the desks of the various sect leaders across White Mountain. In these chaotic times of constant battle, a joyous Core Formation Ceremony was enough to let the many tense Cultivators relax for a moment.

Fang Qingyuan’s Core Formation Ceremony should have been held three or four years ago. However, it was postponed out of concern that the Great Zhou Academy would use his breakthrough to make an issue of things.

Later, it was further delayed because the establishment of the White Mountain Beast Taming Sect tied up too much manpower.

Now, with personnel from both the White Mountain Beast Taming Sect and the Qingyuan Sect available, and with Bear Wind ready to back him at any time, Fang Qingyuan decided to hold the Core Formation Ceremony. He seized the opportunity after returning from his trial in Jixia City and before the White Mountain Beast Taming Sect was due to relocate.

At this moment, disciples from the Qingyuan Sect were at the foot of the mountain, working alongside disciples from the White Mountain Beast Taming Sect. They were setting up the venue, receiving gifts, seating the Loose Cultivators who had come to offer congratulations, and liaising with other smaller sects and powers.

Essentially, any Loose Cultivator who heard about a Core Formation Ceremony like this would attend. They came partly to foster good relations, and partly in anticipation of the subsequent discourse.

As was customary, the Golden Core Cultivator would give a discourse, sharing the insights and realizations gained during their Core Formation process. For Foundation Establishment Cultivators, this was an incredibly valuable opportunity.

Even Qi Cultivation Disciples could gain cultivation insights, and it wasn’t unheard of for attendees to have an on-the-spot Breakthrough Realm at these ceremonies.

In addition to the nearly two thousand Loose Cultivators, some of White Mountain’s most prominent powers also sent delegations, led by their sect leaders, to show their support.

The respect they were showing was not for Fang Qingyuan or the Qingyuan Sect, but for Lechuan, who was present on the mountain.

With the successful founding of his sect, Lechuan’s status had risen accordingly. Occupying tens of thousands of square kilometers of territory, the White Mountain Beast Taming Sect was now a true major power. Combined with its beast-taming heritage, it was deservedly considered the eleventh major power in White Mountain.

And this was without outsiders even knowing of Bear Wind’s existence. If news of Bear Wind’s fealty were to get out, Fang Qingyuan’s Core Formation Ceremony would be the grandest event of the past several years.

"Sect Leader Chu Shen of the Nanchu Sect has arrived!"

At the disciple’s announcement from the mountain’s base, Fang Qingyuan and Lechuan went to the entrance of the main hall to welcome Chu Shen.

"Sect Leader Le, my heartfelt congratulations."

Chu Shen was very cordial. As the Vice Sect Leader of the Nanchu Sect, he had traveled a great distance—effectively crossing the entirety of White Mountain—just to congratulate Fang Qingyuan. For a Nascent Soul Sect with a Qi Yun heritage to do so was a tremendous honor for the Qingyuan Sect.

Lechuan stepped forward, took Chu Shen’s hand, and smilingly ushered him inside. Fang Qingyuan followed behind them, his own etiquette impeccable.

The Loose Cultivators were all seated at the base of the mountain; only those of sufficient status were welcomed into the main hall. By now, many Golden Core Cultivators were already seated within.

Most were from the Beast Taming Sect’s various branches in the surrounding regions, including Situ Jingyu and Gu Hong. Upon seeing Chu Shen, all these Golden Core Cultivators rose to greet him.

Before they had exchanged more than a few words, the announcing disciple called out once more:

"City Lord Bomu of the Spirit Wood Alliance, Chai Yi, has arrived!"

Chai Yi had come as well. As a prominent figure in the Spirit Wood Alliance, his arrival gave the unattached Loose Cultivators of White Mountain much to speculate about.

After seating Chu Shen, Fang Qingyuan and Lechuan returned to the entrance to greet the newcomer. Dressed in the green robes of the Spirit Wood Alliance, a smiling Chai Yi was leading his retinue toward them.

Seeing Chai Yi, Fang Qingyuan recalled the matter he and Lechuan had discussed with him a few months ago. ’I wonder how it’s progressing?’

As if sensing Fang Qingyuan’s thoughts, Chai Yi approached. While offering congratulations aloud, he secretly sent a voice transmission:

"That matter is nearly settled. Pick a time later, and our three parties can finalize the details."

Looking at Chai Yi’s expression, Fang Qingyuan felt a surge of elation. ’With his confirmation, that territory of over ten thousand square kilometers in the Far East will soon be in the Qingyuan Sect’s grasp.’

He ushered Chai Yi into the main hall, but before they could even sit, there was another series of announcements:

"Elder Zhong Xingyue of the Hehuan Sect has arrived!"

The representative from the Hehuan Sect was a Golden Core Female Cultivator. She appeared quite elderly, yet her face was caked in a thick layer of makeup. A cloying fragrance, strong enough to be overwhelming, wafted from her as she moved.

Zhong Xingyue came to the entrance, first showering Fang Qingyuan with praise before proactively grabbing Lechuan’s hand and saying:

"Sect Leader Le, we must get much closer from now on."

With his hand in her grasp, a subtle flicker of discomfort crossed Lechuan’s face. The Beast Taming Sect was known for its uninhibited culture and had few restrictions concerning relations between men and women. However, her sect specialized in Dual Cultivation, and that, combined with Zhong Xingyue’s appearance, made it difficult for Lechuan to maintain his composure.

But she was a guest, and Lechuan couldn’t just snatch his hand back. He resignedly led Zhong Xingyue into the main hall.

Next to arrive was Lang Jigao, the Sect Leader of the Li Huo Alliance. He also appeared advanced in years and had brought a retinue of Li Huo Alliance Cultivators to offer their congratulations.

These sects were all located nearby, and in consideration of their future as neighbors, their Golden Core Cultivators had attended in person. The remaining powers of White Mountain, such as the Sharp Metal and Thick Earth Alliances, as well as the White Mountain Sword Sect and Illusion Sword Alliance, had all sent Foundation Establishment Disciples to pay their respects. Fang Qingyuan, however, had his people keep the two groups separated to prevent them from starting a fight at the slightest disagreement.

Besides the people of White Mountain, some large merchant houses like the Vast Collection Pavilion, Treasure Pavilion, and Spirit Medicine Pavilion also sent a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to attend. Their business philosophy was to create wealth through harmony, so they naturally made a point of showing support at such events.