Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1287 - 837: Oppressing with Power (Part 2)

We cannot simply permit the Qianshan Pavilion to vanish from our grasp so effortlessly.

"I shall entrust this matter to the Situ Family Head, please ensure a delegation is dispatched to Anhu City with all possible haste."

Li Xingchen, weary from the discussion, rose to depart.

Situ Wujiu walked him to the gates, his visage darkening as he watched the exit; he felt profound humiliation.

It was an overt display of disgrace.

The Lingxi Yang Family had not only deprived the Situ family of the Qianshan Pavilion but had also compelled them to bow, acknowledge their errors, and provide a formal escort.

While he dared not direct his resentment toward the Illusion Moon Sect, he channeled the entirety of his fury toward the Lingxi Yang Family.

Alas, he was acutely aware that a fragile arm cannot defeat a mountain, and with the Illusion Moon Sect involved, any move against the Lingxi Yang Family remained impossible for the moment.

...

"Father, have you taken leave of your senses?"

Inside the study, Situ Xicheng stared at Situ Wujiu in disbelief, as though he were witnessing a literal apparition.

"Be silent! It is you who has lost your wits!"

Situ Wujiu glared, snapping back with ire.

"You are to personally travel to Anhu City to retrieve the Lingxi Yang Family. Ensure you show no hostility and avoid any further offense. If it is within your power, attempt to resolve these grievances and mend our ties!"

Puzzled, Situ Xicheng countered, "Why? Are you truly terrified of the Lingxi Yang Family?"

Lowering his gaze, Situ Wujiu replied, "We do not fear them, but we must account for the Illusion Moon Sect's position. We absolutely cannot risk offending the Lingxi Yang Family until the nature of their connection to the Sect is unveiled!"

Swallowing his pride was not his preferred course of action, yet as the leader of the clan, he understood the necessity of flexibility.

The enmity was established and would be remembered; however, he could not defy the mandate of the Illusion Moon Sect currently. But what about the future?

"I will not--" Situ Xicheng attempted to protest, but one look from his father silenced him instantly.

Ultimately, he gathered his men and set out for Anhu City to escort Yang Minghao, Ding Qiu, and their party back to Lingxi Mountain.

In reality, the escort was unnecessary; aside from the Situ family, no other threat dared approach them.

Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu were unfazed by the presence of the Situ family. Ding Qiu intended to enter a period of seclusion for his breakthrough, caring little for petty squabbles with Situ Xicheng, while Yang Minghao turned his attention to his own cultivation strategy upon his return, even if his breakthrough remained some distance away.

...

Within the Spirit Source Land, three days after An Yuxing’s successful breakthrough, Liang Shengze finally achieved his own.

Observing Liang Shengze step out of his dwelling, Yang Zhenshan exhaled a breath of profound relief.

"My gratitude to the Family Head for preserving my life!" Liang Shengze bowed deeply, his voice filled with sincerity.

Yang Zhenshan moved to lift him up, "No need for such formalities between us. How does your body fare?"

"Remarkably well, though some lingering injuries remain that will require time to mend," Liang Shengze replied with a smile.

His misfortune had been tempered by luck; failed in his initial attempt, yet fortunate that Yang Zhenshan intervened in time to secure his survival and allow for a successful breakthrough.

Without that timely assistance and the Foundation Establishment Pill provided, his end would have surely mirrored that of Zhou Tianci—death and dissipation.

"It is a relief to see you whole. Furthermore, I have more gladdening news: Old Man An has similarly achieved a breakthrough," Yang Zhenshan chuckled.

The Spirit Source Land had suddenly gained two Martial Gods, and after assessing Qu Changkong, Yang Zhenshan was near certain he would soon follow suit.

Soon, the Spirit Source Land would boast four Martial Gods.

Across the entire Sea of Spirit, outside of the three dominant Sects, what single faction could claim such a concentration of power?

Admittedly, newcomers like Yu Qingyi and An Yuxing remained less potent than established Martial Gods. Nevertheless, these breakthroughs heralded a new era for the Spirit Source Land—the age of Martial Gods.

It was certain that the Spirit Source Land would continue to produce Martial God experts in an unending flow.

"Haha, let us celebrate this momentous occasion!" Liang Shengze laughed, the burden of his recent ordeal finally lifting.

Yang Zhenshan agreed, leading Liang Shengze to locate An Yuxing.

Upon hearing of the celebration, An Yuxing disregarded his cultivation stability to join them in the festivities.

The trio drank for the majority of the day before Yang Zhenshan ordered them back to their training.

Stabilizing their cultivation was of paramount importance, especially for Liang Shengze, whose internal wounds required immediate attention.

Yang Zhenshan prepared elixirs specifically for nourishing his Meridians and insisted he return to his quarters.

By the time he returned to the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, Yang Mingzhi and Ding Qiu had arrived.

Yang Zhenshan beamed with satisfaction upon seeing Ding Qiu.

"Exemplary. It appears you have pushed your cultivation to its absolute limit," Yang Zhenshan stated, patting him on the shoulder.

He was deeply pleased with how far Ding Qiu had matured.

Unlike An Yuxing, Ding Qiu had plenty of years remaining, needing no fear of the toll of time. His progression had been patient and disciplined; he had long held the power to breakthrough but chose to refine himself until reaching this peak state. Consequently, his breakthrough was virtually guaranteed.

"I owe it all to your guidance!" Ding Qiu replied with a grin.

"Enough with the flattery. Now that you have returned, spend time with your kin. All resources required for your breakthrough are prepared at the Clan Hall; go and collect them!" Yang Zhenshan commanded with a laugh.

"Understood!"

"Father, when will it be my turn to break through?" Yang Mingzhi inquired.

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard thoughtfully, "Your brother requires three to five more years for his refinement, and you will need another seven or eight beyond that."

"Seven or eight years still?" Yang Mingzhi muttered, visibly let down.

Patting him warmly, Yang Zhenshan advised, "Patience. Ascending from the Innate Realm to the Golden Body Realm is a far more perilous path than those before; it demands absolute stability. In my estimation, breaking through after one hundred years is preferable; doing so prematurely is unwise."

The Spirit Source Land does not depend on frantic pace, but on steady progress.

With the Spiritual Spring Water, the foundations of the inhabitants are robust, and reaching the Innate Realm by thirty-six is standard. Following that with the ascent from the Qi Sea Stage to the Earth Evil Stage, and finally the Heavenly Gang Stage, success is within reach.

Achieving the Perfect Realm of the Heavenly Gang Stage before a century is no trivial matter. Thus, aiming for a post-centenary breakthrough ensures the best possible outcome.

Yang Zhenshan had carefully orchestrated this timeline to ensure everyone was fully prepared before taking such a significant step.

However, providing the necessary Second-Order Spiritual Objects—preferably of Mid-grade or higher—for every resident remained a significant challenge. With current resources, the Spirit Source Land can only support a few hundred breakthroughs at once, rather than the thousands needed.

Spiritual items and resources cannot be distributed freely to all indefinitely. Currently, the Clan Hall provides them to fill the pressing need for Martial Gods.

Yet, once the number of Martial Gods hits double or triple digits, resources will strictly be allocated based on merit and individual contribution to the Sect.

The Spirit Source Land is in a constant state of evolution, and the Clan Hall will continue to refine its regulations accordingly.