Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1283 - 835: You Yangs Had Better Prepare for Extermination—That’s a Promise!

"If we can’t become allies, then enemies we shall be, Senior Ding—consider your options carefully!"

"Hehe, Brother Yang, what's your view on this?"

"The Lingxi Yang family isn't any mighty clan; stirring up issues will prove hard to resolve!"

Situ Xicheng flashed a scornful grin.

Yang Minghao couldn't help but chuckle at the sheer nerve of this man.

"What audacity, threatening me outright—hahaha~~ Lad, you've got some spine!"

Yang Minghao offered Situ Xicheng a thumbs-up gesture.

How long had it been since Third Master Yang faced a threat?

Ticking off the years on his fingers, it had been no less than three or four decades. Since the Yang family settled on Divine Wood Island, none had dared to belittle Third Master Yang.

Over these years, though his reputation didn't shine brightly in Anhu City, he had navigated life without forging foes.

Yet, with the decade-long span almost expired, someone actually stepped up to challenge him.

Situ Xicheng took offense at Yang Minghao's demeanor, his brow arching as his eyes turned menacing.

"Is the Lingxi Yang family eager to clash with the Situ family?"

The Situ family, keen on enlisting Ding Qiu, had naturally probed into his history and status.

Outwardly, Ding Qiu seemed merely a Guest Elder for the Lingxi Yang family, a minor clan at best.

For a trivial clan like that, the Situ family paid little heed, and once they identified the Lingxi Yang family, they ceased deeper inquiries.

Yang Minghao wasn't known for his patience either. Upon hearing Situ Xicheng's bold intimidations, he abruptly pounded the table, jabbed a finger toward Situ Xicheng's face, and snarled, "Lad, you impudent rogue—do you believe I won't slice you apart?"

Situ Xicheng's expression soured at once. He never imagined Yang Minghao would hurl insults his way; this turn of events strayed far from his expectations.

How could a puny Lingxi Yang family dare treat him so?

"Very well, very well—the Yang family can await your doom, mark my words!" Situ Xicheng spat in fury.

"Doom, hahaha~~~" Yang Minghao laughed heartily, "With just the likes of your Situ family!"

To wipe out the Yang family, one would first need to breach the Spirit Source Land—not even the Three Sects could do so without Yang Zhenshan's consent, let alone the Situ family.

Amid Yang Minghao's chuckles, Situ Xicheng sensed the profound ridicule, his inner rage exploding like a erupting volcano.

"Time will tell!"

With those words, he flicked his sleeve and stormed off.

Deep down, he had already condemned Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu to death, itching to rush back to his clan, rally forces, and butcher these two foolhardy individuals.

Ding Qiu and Yang Minghao observed his retreating form, their eyes growing icy cold.

"Seems I've sparked some conflict!" Ding Qiu sighed, feeling a touch downcast.

"Haha, Old Ding, why worry—if they show up, we'll simply eliminate them!" Yang Minghao bellowed with laughter.

True, the Situ family boasted two Martial God experts, but the Yang family possessed a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a Martial God expert as well. Yang Minghao was unaware of Yang Zhenshan's schemes, yet he trusted Yang Zhenshan wouldn't tolerate any grievances.

When had the Yang family ever endured such insults quietly?

Ding Qiu wrinkled his forehead, "We should notify the master of this right away, so it doesn't interfere with his arrangements!"

Though unclear on Yang Zhenshan's exact intentions, Ding Qiu recognized that Yang Zhenshan always strategized before moving. The Situ family, being one of the Twelve Families, could complicate matters if they targeted the Lingxi Yang family now and derailed Yang Zhenshan's designs.

Yang Minghao mulled it over briefly and replied, "Fine, I'll update Father."

Saying so, he retrieved the Jade Token, channeled a thread of True Yuan into it, and disappeared from the hall.

In the next instant, he materialized within the Grand Reception Hall of Longevity City.

The opulently adorned Grand Reception Hall was shielded by layers of arrays, with three hundred Guardian Army troops stationed in rotations for security.

Be it via Jade Token or traversing the Spirit Source Land through the Pocket World Gate, all paths led through the Grand Reception Hall.

Since the Pocket World Gate couldn't discern outside origins, nor could the Jade Token, anyone holding a Jade Token could access the Spirit Source Land.

Thus, to bar intruders from the Spirit Source Land, vital verifications and defenses were indispensable.

Naturally, outsiders found it tough to infiltrate the Spirit Source Land. The Pocket World Gate on Divine Wood Island was array-protected and patrolled by Guardian Army soldiers, and even internal users faced scrutiny upon entry.

Regarding the Pocket World Gate inside the Ancient Relic Array, concerns were minimal, as it served only those within the array confines.

Moreover, Jade Tokens were scarce, provided they weren't misplaced.

"Salutations, Third Master!"

Upon Yang Minghao's reappearance in the Grand Reception Hall, the on-duty soldiers promptly saluted.

"Mm, your efforts are appreciated!"

Yang Minghao acknowledged with a nod, and the duty soldier noted his return timestamp before escorting him to the stables.

Yang Minghao chose a Red Cloud Horse, hopped on, and departed the Grand Reception Hall, galloping directly toward the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau.

All who returned via the Grand Reception Hall were required to log in for tracking—one measure to block outsiders from infiltrating the Spirit Source Land, another to monitor Pocket World Gate and Jade Token usage rates, aiding in gauging the Spirit Source Land's Spiritual Energy drain.

Upon reaching the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, Yang Zhenshan was in his study, sketching talismans.

"Father!"

"Hm! What's going on?"

Without glancing up, Yang Zhenshan inquired offhandedly.

Yang Minghao grinned and stated, "Indeed there is an issue—we ran into some hassle in Anhu City!"