Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1278 - 831: Cultivation Plan, 3 Years (Part 2)

Next come the auxiliary Cultivation Techniques, namely the "Qinghua Thunder Skill" and the "Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill".

The "Qinghua Thunder Skill" stands as the key method he has to keep practicing for the upcoming growth of his Lifebound Magical Treasure and Divine Power Skills; after all, the Qinghua Thunder Pearl continues to serve as his primary hidden weapon and demands steady nurturing.

As for the "Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill," it has advanced to the fourth level, appearing fully mastered, but it pairs exceptionally well with the "Qingmu Longevity Scripture," particularly when taking in Spirit Fruit to draw in Spiritual Power, which provides huge advantages to Yang Zhenshan's practice of the "Qingmu Longevity Scripture".

For this reason, ongoing practice of the "Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill" is essential.

Lastly, we turn to the Spells.

Yang Zhenshan sank into profound thought again.

To begin with, there's no necessity for him to work on movement techniques or Escape Techniques; relying on the Spirit Source Land allows for immediate relocation that outshines any conventional method, so traditional training becomes unnecessary.

Besides, his power stems from his Divine Soul; judged by that, he ranks as one of the top powerhouses in his current realm.

Having the Divine Soul as his core strength, the emphasis naturally falls on Divine Soul Skills.

At present, he holds five spells tied to the Divine Soul: Soul Crow Divination Skill, Soul Capturing Skill, Soul Stealing Skill, Soul Searching Technique, and Concentrating Spirit Skill.

The Soul Crow Divination Skill excels in following tracks, probing secrets, keeping watch, and sending messages—a versatile support spell that deserves further refinement.

Soul Capturing Skill belongs to the Divine Soul assault type, full of surprises yet carrying weaknesses—vulnerable to assaults from more robust Divine Souls of other cultivators.

However, for Yang Zhenshan, any backlash to the Divine Soul means little since his Divine Soul connects deeply with the Spirit Source Land's Origin Core; harming him would require shaking that core itself.

As a result, worries about Divine Soul backlash don't apply to him.

The Soul Stealing Skill involves grabbing souls by force, often employed by wicked cultivators to create yin souls and ghostly entities for magical treasures and Spells connected to them.

Examples include the Ten Thousand Ghosts Banner, Soul-Attracting Banner, Five Ghost Transporting Skill, and more.

Clearly, this spell doesn't suit Yang Zhenshan at all, making it ripe for quick discard.

The Soul Searching Technique serves as another support spell, where Yang Zhenshan just needs basic knowledge.

Then there's the Concentrating Spirit Skill, which proves fascinating—it acts both as a way to build up the Divine Soul and boost its power, while also working as a protective spell.

Extended practice builds a shield within the Sea of Consciousness, shielding it from Divine Soul strikes.

Although the spell has value, Yang Zhenshan finds no use for it.

With his Divine Soul linked to the Spirit Source Land's Origin Core, extra shields become pointless.

Still, Yang Jizhen could benefit from practicing this spell.

Out of these five Divine Soul Spells, Yang Zhenshan prioritizes the Soul Crow Divination Skill and Soul Capturing Skill, but he also wants a reliable everyday spell.

After careful thought, Yang Zhenshan settled on the Vine Skill.

The Vine Skill feels deeply familiar and fits perfectly—though it's at a basic level, it brims with great possibilities.

Are vines only meant for binding foes?

Why not have vines fire off barrages of arrows?

Could they strike like spears?

If the Vine Skill can form traps, maybe it can create defenses too?

Yang Zhenshan aimed to elevate the Vine Skill all the way to the Transformation Realm as his main magical tool.

With his future cultivation path outlined, Yang Zhenshan wasted no time and jumped right in.

While other spells presented challenges, the Vine Skill seemed simpler, turning it into his immediate goal.

Getting to the Transformation Realm demands hard work, yet achieving skill level remains within reach.

So, Yang Zhenshan threw himself into training; he switched between quiet meditation and testing spells—when fatigue set in, he turned to making talismans, and even dabbled in alchemy for relief, no matter how dull it felt.

Time flew by; three years passed in a flash, bringing them to the fifty-fourth year of the Spirit Source era.

These three years brought abundant gains for Yang Zhenshan; his cultivation saw small steps forward, but his spells made huge strides.

The Vine Skill and Soul Capturing Skill both reached the skilled level, and the Soul Crow Divination Skill approached the mid-stage.

A mid-stage Soul Crow Divination Skill doesn't offer direct combat power; yet, without realizing it, the soul crows now act just like real crows.

They blend in seamlessly as everyday crows, with behaviors and appearances that fool anyone at a glance.

In these three years, Yang Zhenshan grew twelve Divine Soul Seeds; he turned six into Jade Tokens, using the rest for soul crows.

The Jade Tokens grant easy access to the Spirit Source Land; Yang Zhenshan handed them out with enthusiasm, but growing more seeds takes effort, so he stuck to improving the Soul Crow Divination Skill for now.

Adding these six new Jade Tokens to the ones he had before makes seven in total—enough for all his current outings.

For the soul crows, Yang Zhenshan sent them out; places like Lingxi Mountain, Lotus Heart Valley, the Lian family town, Illusion Moon Sect, and Anhu City now have a soul crow keeping an eye on them.

Apart from progress in spells, Yang Zhenshan made big improvements in his alchemy and talisman crafting over these three years.

In alchemy, he produced eleven batches of Foundation Establishment Pill, resulting in eighteen pills altogether, hitting a sixty percent success rate—he even made three third-rank pills, signaling clear advancement.

On top of that, he gained the ability to create Gathering Spirit Pill; these hold real worth for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Yang Zhenshan didn't chase after Spirit Stones; he focused on meeting his own cultivation demands.

As for talisman crafting, Yang Zhenshan learned to produce Second-Order Talismans like the Tengyun Talisman, earning him the status of a true Second-Order Talisman Maker, even if limited to that one type.

Within just three years, Yang Zhenshan underwent remarkable development, fixing numerous weaknesses in his abilities.

Now, he stands no longer as a Foundation Establishment cultivator strong only on the surface, but as someone solid through and through.

Maybe his power still doesn't match veterans like Master Jing Shui; however, he has grown far stronger than he was three times over.

This rise in power brings rightful celebration, but Yang Zhenshan stays troubled by a single issue.

The stubborn ancestor of the Lian family who refuses to die!

For some unknown reason, after three years, the Lian family ancestor still thrives—showing no signs of nearing his end.