Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1316 - 852: Alchemy with True Sun Fire

These two cultivation techniques had been gathering dust for numerous years, but at long last, they now possess a true purpose where they can shine.

"Heart Sword Scripture" and "Heart Hand" both qualify as Sword Cultivator techniques.

One prioritizes directing the sword via the heart, whereas the other concentrates on manipulating the sword through Spiritual Sense.

The first lays greater stress on the mindset, while the second highlights technique.

Combined, they perfectly complement one another.

Regrettably, Yang Zhenshan avoids the Sword Dao path, leaving these two cultivation techniques to collect dust in the warehouse all along.

Li Janning and Li Jian’an, however, represent promising Sword Cultivation talents. The techniques they secured from the Transmission Hall years ago all pertained to Sword Cultivation.

Those three techniques consist of "Sword Heart Clarity Scripture," "Hidden Blade Nine Skill," and "Nine Transformations Sword Skill."

Each obtained precisely the identical techniques, with zero variations between them.

Yang Zhenshan figures their cultivation technique inheritance closely resembles Hidden Sword Mountain’s.

Hidden Sword Mountain draws its inheritance from an Ancient Relic Array, so it makes perfect sense they acquired matching techniques within the Transmission Hall of that array.

Especially "Hidden Blade Nine Skill," the defining signature of Hidden Sword Mountain.

"These two techniques pair excellently with the cultivation techniques you’re currently practicing, so cultivate them with utmost diligence moving forward!" Yang Zhenshan counseled with great patience.

"Sword Heart Clarity Scripture" likewise stresses the mental realm, proving the Dao through the sword while commanding it with the heart.

"Sword Heart Clarity" signifies freedom from stray thoughts and zero obstructions from the sword.

Differing from "Heart Sword Scripture," the "Sword Heart Clarity Scripture" further underscores the Heaven and Earth Great Dao, treating heaven and earth as the sword itself and all things as its sharpened edge. A true master might wield a mere willow twig like a divine blade, unleashing Sword Qi to ravage thousands of miles.

In contrast, "Heart Sword Scripture" solely focuses on the mental state—sword as heart, heart as sword, transcending self and blade alike, where a mere thought cleaves through all existence.

Yang Zhenshan remains uncertain about full compatibility between these two techniques, yet he’s convinced they share profound common ground.

The future unfolding of these two young girls’ cultivation journeys rests entirely in their hands.

The master can only point the direction; true cultivation depends on personal effort.

As their master, he offers guidance to his disciples but refrains from excessive meddling, for the Immortal Path revolves around personal enlightenment—what one comprehends lies solely within oneself.

Paths of others may inspire, but one must never confuse them with their own true way.

"Master, we’ll cultivate with all our might!" Li Janning promised obediently, clutching the Jade Scroll.

Yang Zhenshan extended his hand to softly tousle the hair of both young girls.

Here lies the benefit of accepting young disciples: with proper instruction, they’ll never veer astray.

Yang Zhenshan has mentored countless disciples, spanning from Lin Zhan and Yun Qiao to the current seven Immortal Cultivator pupils. Though personalities vary wildly, every one reveres their master and grasps the essence of courtesy, justice, integrity, and honor.

"Now go discover the rewards your teacher has set aside for you!" Yang Zhenshan urged with a warm smile.

"Yes, this disciple takes her leave!" The two young girls offered a formal bow before departing.

As he watched them exit the study, Yang Zhenshan couldn’t suppress a hearty chuckle to himself.

With their interruption, Yang Zhenshan lost all interest in those pointless annual reports and instead proceeded into the Quiet Chamber for cultivation.

Fourteen years deep into Foundation Establishment, his realm lingers at Early-stage Foundation Establishment, yet versus seven years prior, his Mana has surged several-fold in potency.

Mana’s enhancement unfolds gradually, and Yang Zhenshan approaches cultivation with unwavering patience, free of any haste.

By his calculations, another decade or two might bring him to the Early-stage Foundation Establishment bottleneck, totaling twenty-five to thirty years dwelling in that stage.

Such a pace isn’t sluggish at all; Master Jing Shui required fifty years to reach the Early-stage bottleneck, followed by ten more to advance into Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

In contrast, Yang Zhenshan’s timeline amounts to merely half of that.

Beyond cultivation gains, Yang Zhenshan’s Spell mastery over the last seven years marks blazing progress.

The basic Vine Skill has reached Transformation Realm perfection, while even the challenging Qinghua Thunder Skill now boasts a second nurtured Qinghua Thunder Pearl.

Cultivating dual Qinghua Thunder Pearls concurrently reduces efficiency somewhat, yet grants him a vital second strike option.

The original Thunder Pearl, matured over nearly two decades, stands as Yang Zhenshan’s ultimate offensive trump card—deployed only in dire straits.

This newer second Thunder Pearl, tempered for just five years, already wields formidable might.

Each session nurturing the Thunder Pearl lets Yang Zhenshan vividly sense the ferocious thunder power roiling inside.

Following two hours of cultivation, Yang Zhenshan gradually parted his eyes, twin inch-long azure flashes erupting forth before vanishing tracelessly.

"The cultivation has edged forward once more—not bad at all!"

Grinning, Yang Zhenshan rose and strode from the Quiet Chamber into the front hall, spotting the two girls still badgering Yu Qingyi.

Rather than interrupt, he swiftly headed straight for Flame Mountain’s Pill Hall.

Flame Mountain had undergone a stunning transformation by now, adorned with countless pavilions—the bulk comprising Artifact Refining Rooms and Alchemy Rooms.

As Spirit Source Land flourished, Alchemists and Artifact Refiners multiplied rapidly there, bolstered by Yang Family Town’s steady growth; thus, Spirit Source Land’s elixir and spiritual weapon sectors boomed spectacularly.

Flame Mountain now hosts over three hundred Alchemists, each adept at crafting Spirit Pills, alongside even more Artifact Refiners exceeding five hundred in number.

Moreover, over a dozen among them have attained Second-Order prowess.

Training Martial Arts Alchemists and Artifact Refiners proves far simpler than Immortal Path cultivators; provide ample mineral resources for practice plus innate talent, and ascending to Alchemist or Artifact Refiner status comes readily.