Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1247 - 817: Changes in the Spirit Source Land (2)

Yang Zhenshan keenly sensed it, scrutinizing the Earth Veins and Spirit Veins across Spirit Source Land.

His grasp on Earth Veins and Spirit Veins stayed quite shallow, since precise sensing of them was feasible only within Spirit Source Land. Beyond its borders, he could merely speculate about their states from visible signs.

The caliber of Spirit Veins determines the density of Spiritual Energy at any spot. In the past, Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau likely held second-rank low-grade or mid-grade Spirit Veins, resulting in remarkably dense Spiritual Energy.

Yet at this moment, Yang Zhenshan noticed a dramatic upgrade in the Spirit Veins' quality on Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau.

That said, he lacked knowledge of the distinctions between second-rank top-grade and third-rank Spirit Veins, leaving him unable to gauge the precise current level of the Spirit Veins there.

When it comes to Spiritual Springs, each one emerges directly from the Spirit Veins.

Right now, Spirit Source Land features two Spirit Veins. One reaches northward from Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau and harbors six Spiritual Springs, encompassing the ones at the Plateau and Green Wolf Mountain. This must serve as the central Spirit Vein for all of Spirit Source Land.

The remaining one splits away from the primary Spirit Vein, stretching beyond 300 miles to the northwest of Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau. This tributary Spirit Vein rates about second-rank low-grade.

Equipped with these pair of Spirit Veins, Spirit Source Land holds the potential to develop countless cultivation zones.

"Three mineral veins in total, including one second-rank mid-grade Jin Huo attribute mineral vein, remarkably akin to the mineral vein within the Ancient Array—yielding Red Gold Geng Essence and Golden Flame Stone through mining—yet its purity falls short of the one inside the Ancient Array!"

"Another is a first-rank top-grade Mystic Iron Ore; it was the former Mystic Iron Ore, simply elevated in rank, and at last, it's viable for extraction!"

"Then there's a Spirit Stone Mine, regrettably just first-rank mid-grade, suitable only for harvesting low-grade Spirit Stones."

"These mineral veins count as treasures of Spirit Source Land, so it's wiser to avoid tapping them and prioritize those in the Ancient Array instead!"

Besides Spirit Veins and mineral veins, a Fire Vein exists too, located at Flame Mountain. It scarcely qualified as first-rank before, but now it has reached second-rank mid-grade.

The upgrading of Earth Veins points to heightened Spiritual Energy density throughout Spirit Source Land, while also providing the base for cultivating Spiritual Objects within it.

Yang Zhenshan reviewed the layout of Spiritual Springs once more. "The flow should stick to the old river path, with no big shifts!"

His biggest worry had been fresh Spiritual Springs altering the Spirit River's path. Aware that all towns and villages in Spirit Source Land lined the Spirit River, a route change would force relocations for them. Fortunately, nothing of the sort occurred.

…

Amid the forest of Spiritual Fruit Trees.

Yang Zhenshan strolled alongside Yu Qingyi through the woodland, both having solidified their cultivation bases, basking in utmost ease.

Earlier, they had toiled intensely for breakthroughs, carrying heavy burdens in their minds.

But with breakthroughs achieved, each gained three centuries of life. No matter what lies ahead, they could share at least two hundred years together.

"Haha~~"

Yang Zhenshan glanced at Yu Qingyi and burst into hearty laughter.

"What’s so funny?"

"Haha, my lady has grown even more stunning!" Yang Zhenshan chuckled.

"You seem younger too!" Yu Qingyi giggled, hand over her mouth.

Absolutely!

Yu Qingyi now looked like a seventeen-year-old maiden, radiating vibrant youthfulness.

She had appeared youthful before, yet missed the pure innocence of girlhood.

This shift came from consuming a Youthful Pill and her breakthrough, which reversed her aging process.

Yang Zhenshan’s amusement arose from seeing his wife turn into a tender young lady—hehe~~ what an incredible feeling...

Yang Zhenshan had changed as well, though not mainly in looks, but in his beard.

For his features, he stayed the dashing middle-aged man, just de-aged from forty to thirty, appearing much more youthful, without the full rejuvenation Yu Qingyi enjoyed.

Merely his beard had shortened a lot, not from trimming, but as Foundation Establishment refined and reshaped his body, the beard shed and regrew denser and sleeker.

The once three-foot-long grand beard now measured under one foot, giving Yang Zhenshan a milder, more bookish vibe.

He no longer evoked a battle-scarred General, but rather a modest scholar.

The pair didn’t come across as a veteran couple anymore, but like lovers in fresh marital delight.

Yang Zhenshan touched his beard, finding it strange.

With his enhanced body, regrowing the old beard would be simple, yet he opted against it, deeming it too unwieldy.

He couldn’t bring himself to shear it before, but now altered, there was no point in clinging to it.

"I intend to head to Lotus Heart Valley shortly!" Yang Zhenshan remarked offhand, encircling Yu Qingyi’s supple waist.

This Lotus Heart Valley stands as the workshop nearest to the Sea of Spirit in the Yunxiao Mountain Range’s northern reaches, famed for housing numerous Immortal Cultivation Families.

Having stepped onto the path of immortality, Yang Zhenshan must acquaint himself with the Immortal Cultivation World, rather than staying confined to the Sea of Spirit.

While the Sea of Spirit does shelter Immortal Cultivators, it truly belongs to the domain of Martial Artists, ruled by a handful of supreme Martial Immortals rather than true Immortal Cultivators.

Unable to locate kindred cultivators here, Yang Zhenshan resolved to visit Lotus Heart Valley.

"Bring me along!" Yu Qingyi yearned to venture out, having rarely departed Spirit Source Land in recent years while pursuing breakthroughs. Now successful, she itched to roam and was eager to discover the Immortal Cultivation realm.

"Haha, certainly. Let’s travel there as a pair!" Yang Zhenshan agreed.

"Any troubles in the Sea of Spirit?" Yu Qingyi inquired.

Yang Zhenshan shook his head faintly, "No, the Three Sects and Nether Prison Sect have halted their conflicts."

Curiously, the decade-plus war between the Three Sects and Nether Prison Sect wrapped up in a surprisingly tame fashion with a truce.

Apparently, both parties struck a deal, pulling back forces to end the clashes.

As for the deal’s specifics, the Secret Martial Guards uncovered bits, showing the Three Sects yielded ground by permitting Nether Prison Sect access to the Ancient Relic Array.

On this pact, Yang Zhenshan sensed the conflict hadn’t truly concluded and would surely reignite.

The Three Sects and Nether Prison Sect cooperating to delve into the Ancient Relic Array?

What nonsense!

Upon entering the Ancient Relic Array, probably only the Transmission Hall and mineral veins would linger there.

If Spirit Source Land could somehow shift the Transmission Hall and mineral veins away, Yang Zhenshan would gladly abandon the rest of that Ancient Array to them.

However, such issues barely concerned Yang Zhenshan; come the next ten-year mark, he’d recall his forces to Spirit Source Land, leaving just a Jade Token behind.

Hmm, post their probe, Yang Zhenshan would reset the Pocket World Gate, dispatching miners to plunder the Ancient Relic Array, adhering to the tactic of retreating when foes press and advancing when they withdraw—persisting until the mineral veins and Transmission Hall are fully depleted.

How the Three Sects and Nether Prison Sect handle things afterward? Yang Zhenshan couldn’t care less.

…

With breakthroughs for both Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi, Spirit Source Land erupted in lavish festivities, feasts stretching over three days and filling the land with elation and thrill.

Following that, pressing duties demanded attention.

The Clan Hall now tackled a fresh challenge: greening the newly claimed territories of Spirit Source Land.

This spanned eighty thousand square kilometers, turning barren expanses into verdant hills and meadows would demand vast effort and time.

Luckily, Yang Zhenshan’s standards were modest—merely scatter seeds and allow flora to flourish naturally. For wildlife, in ten years, populations would boom on their own.

The Clan Hall threw itself into greening Spirit Source Land, as Yang Zhenshan kept busy too.

Post-Foundation Establishment, his physique, mana, and Divine Soul Power saw monumental boosts, though no need to dwell on physique and mana. The vital part was merging his Divine Soul with Spirit Source Land’s Origin Core.

As his Divine Soul Power surged, Spirit Source Land’s Origin Core elevated correspondingly; that’s why Spirit Source Land grew larger.