Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1358 - 870: Breakthrough, Breakthrough, Breakthrough

In truth, the core of the Spirit Source Land turns out to be a Grotto Heaven. Right now, the Spirit Source Land resides not in the Void, but firmly in the real world, resembling a delicate porcelain bead inset into a room's wall.

The room's inside contains the real world, while the outside stretches into the Void.

A subtle sensation stirred in Yang Zhenshan, and with a swift flicker of his form, he materialized at the Spirit Source Land's boundary. Inside the barrier he stood, gazing blankly toward the exterior.

Before this, a misty barrier obscured his view here, hiding everything beyond, but clarity now reigned supreme.

A vast wasteland lay revealed, stark and barren, extending endlessly beyond even Yang Zhenshan's piercing gaze.

Could this be a seal?

Yang Zhenshan examined the barrier before him closely. Dense runes now adorned its surface vividly.

Yet their meanings remained a mystery to him.

After scrutinizing it for some time without insight, he made his way back to the Quiet Chamber.

Far more captivating than probing the edge barrier, his focus now burned on unraveling the Golden Light Divine Spell.

The Golden Light Divine Spell lay like a hidden gem yearning for his excavation.

Even with just a scant amount of golden light gathered, its versatility spanned countless applications.

In cultivation, it amplified his progress dramatically. In combat, it bolstered his mana and magical treasures. On the Divine Soul, it sharpened his clarity. In his eyes, it unveiled all worldly transformations. In his ears, it heightened his perception keenly.

Infinitely adaptable, the golden light proved handy in every realm, though Yang Zhenshan possessed too little to waste recklessly.

Subsequent days saw Yang Zhenshan dwelling on the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau in devoted cultivation. As time flowed, the Spirit Source Land burgeoned and expanded at a breathtaking pace.

Six months onward, the Wuzhen Taoist Palace reached completion. Xuanzhen welcomed six disciples and two apprentices, solidifying the Taoist Palace's foundation.

Yang Zhenshan integrated into the Taoist Palace, claiming the position of its lone elder.

Concurrently, Xuanzhen aligned with the Taiwei Tower, rising as the second elder in its Immortal Hall.

In name, Wuzhen Taoist Palace submitted to Ziwei Tower's oversight, while its disciples enrolled in Jingxuan Hall, integrating as a vital segment of the Spirit Source Land.

Wuzhen Taoist Palace thus equaled the Twelve Floors in stature, standing as an autonomous powerhouse inside the Spirit Source Land.

Once the Taoist Palace took shape, Xuanzhen held back from clashing with Mo Xuanyu, choosing instead to settle in and cultivate with steadfast patience.

Those grueling years under Mo Xuanyu's control had forged bitter hatred within him. Absent the Purifying Heart Divine Spell, he dreaded his nature twisting long ago into that of a fiend from the evil path.

Clinging to his pure heart, he still demanded time to cleanse flesh and spirit, banish inner turmoils, and deepen his communion with the Dao Heart.

Besides, his cultivation teetered at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment bottleneck, with Mid-stage Foundation Establishment breakthrough looming near, keeping him rooted in the Spirit Source Land for the foreseeable future.

With passing seasons, a torrent of cultivation advancements swept through the Spirit Source Land.

During the Spirit Source's sixty-fourth year, Yang Minghao shattered his limits, emerging as the seventh Golden Body Realm Martial Artist in the Spirit Source Land.

The sixty-fifth year witnessed Yang Mingwu and Yang Chengze surging forward in the same month.

In the sixty-sixth year, Yang Zhenshan stood vigil for Liu Yue atop Moon Mountain of the Illusion Moon Sect, where she forged her Foundation successfully, ascending to Foundation Establishment Cultivator status. Bonds between the Yang family and Illusion Moon Sect tightened even further.

By year's end, Wu Zheng powered through his breakthrough, claiming the tenth spot among the Spirit Source Land's Golden Body Realm Martial Artists.

The sixty-seventh year brought successive triumphs for Song Dashan, Yang Mingzhen, Wu Zhan, and Luo Jingsong.

Four fresh Golden Body Realm Martial Artists bolstered the Spirit Source Land overnight, rendering such powerhouses far less scarce.

Yet the momentum persisted. Qingxia and Red Cloud emerged from two years of seclusion with breakthroughs, joining the ranks of Golden Body Realm Martial Artists.

Qingxia and Red Cloud's prowess shone brilliantly amid the Spirit Source Land's talents.

Their cultivation matched Yang Mingcheng's exactly, backed by foundations even sturdier. Their breakthrough lag arose purely from duties nurturing Yang Zhenshan's disciples.

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Spring in the sixty-eighth year of the Spirit Source.

Quiet Chamber in the mountain courtyard.

Yang Zhenshan’s mana inside his body struck the peak of Early-stage Foundation Establishment, naturally launching an assault on the bottleneck.

Sensing the breakthrough approaching, tremendous spiritual pressure from the surroundings pulled massive amounts of natural spiritual energy into him. It converged in his Dantian, relentlessly converting into liquid mana, while a subtle smile graced Yang Zhenshan’s face.

In that instant, he astonishingly shattered the barrier, advancing to Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

"Hehe, one step ahead of Xuanzhen!"

Yang Zhenshan’s eyes snapped open, brimming with boundless joy as he sensed the surging mana filling his body.

Merely eighteen years had elapsed since he first achieved Foundation Establishment—far swifter than the twenty-five to thirty years he had foreseen. This leap forward by years stemmed entirely from the Golden Light Divine Spell.

Devouring the Daoist Intent Sacred Lotus seed sharpened his grasp of the Golden Light Divine Spell. Cultivating golden light within himself flipped some hidden switch, nearly doubling his spiritual energy absorption and mana condensation speed.

These perks from the Golden Light Divine Spell took Yang Zhenshan completely by surprise.

"Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, it’s truly different!"

Yang Zhenshan emerged from the Quiet Chamber, staring at the pristine sky, his entire presence utterly transformed.

The shift extended beyond mere mana; his Divine Soul had also surged in power.

His Divine Soul expanded tremendously, while his insight into the world’s essence deepened profoundly. Gazing now at Spirit Source Land’s heavens, an entirely new sensation washed over him.