Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1380 - 880: Mutant Beast, Flying Boat (Part 2)
Previously on Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather...
Fields such as Pill and Artifact Talisman Array, Beast Taming, Spirit Plant Cultivation, and Spirit Insect Breeding have all seen notable advancements. Even more specialized areas, like Puppet Making, Mechanical Techniques, Poison Techniques, and Curse Techniques, have dedicated research divisions within the Twelve Floors.
Yang Zhenshan offered no explanation of these advancements to Yue Qing. With the Illusion Moon Sect ready, the two teams combined and set off towards the Qingli Dynasty.
Upon reaching the Sea of Spirit, they found teams from Xuanqing Sect and Wuxiang Sect already in wait. In terms of sheer magnificence, Xuanqing Sect certainly made an impression.
Despite the abundance of Second-Order Mutant Beasts in the Spirit Origin Land, Xuanqing Sect possessed a grand Flying Boat. Their impressive Glaze Cloud Boat hovered in the sky, attended by two Golden Fire Flood Dragons, making the Mutant Beasts of the Spirit Origin Land seem somewhat ill-equipped.
Yang Zhenshan's gaze fell upon the Glaze Cloud Boat, and a flicker of desire crossed his features. A large Flying Boat! Such a vessel is an exceedingly rare and valuable Magical Treasure.
Crafting such colossal Magical Treasures isn't within the capability of ordinary Artifact Refiners. It necessitates the combined expertise of multiple Artifact Refiners and Array Masters. The sheer effort and resources involved far exceed typical Artifact Refining.
Yang Zhenshan himself yearns to acquire a large Flying Boat, but alas, he has had no success in finding one. The Glaze Cloud Boat belonging to Xuanqing Sect was a gift from Hidden Sword Mountain in years past, and it's understood that Hidden Sword Mountain also possesses a similar vessel, making acquisition from them an impossibility.
Even White Cloud Immortal City lacks the means to manufacture such enormous Flying Boats. Yang Zhenshan's only recourse is to seek out the major powers specializing in the production of large Flying Boats within the Wanhua Mountain Range.
While Yang Zhenshan found himself envying Xuanqing Sect's magnificent Flying Boat, others were equally taken aback by the Yang family's collection of Mutant Beasts. The sheer number of Second-Order Mutant Beasts present was a sight rarely witnessed, even within the Sea of Spirit.
Yun Xiao and Yun Xi, after a moment of expressed astonishment, promptly invited Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi aboard their Flying Boat.
Inside, the floor was adorned with warm jade bricks, their surface intricately decorated with flowing cloud patterns outlined in gold thread. Softly glowing Luminous Pearls embedded in the walls provided illumination, replacing conventional lighting.
The main cabin was remarkably spacious, enclosed by carved wooden railings. Entwined Spirit Vines, emitting a delightful fragrance, as well as pale purple Spirit Flowers, contributed to a serene and elegant ambiance.
Beyond the main cabin, the Flying Boat featured numerous other cabins, each meticulously decorated with exquisite taste. The concentration of Spiritual Energy within was exceptionally high, making the Glaze Cloud Boat akin to a luxurious cruise ship, enabling cultivation during extended journeys without any travel-related delays.
Naturally, the operational cost of such a vessel is substantial. Yang Zhenshan's Jade Cloud Boat consumes a single Low-grade Spirit Stone for every hundred miles traveled. In stark contrast, the Glaze Cloud Boat's minimum consumption, merely to maintain flight and basic alert arrays, is at least a hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones per hundred miles.
Should all the arrays on the Glaze Cloud Boat be fully activated, the Spirit Stone expenditure per hour could escalate into the tens of thousands. Possessing such a large Flying Boat isn't merely a matter of cost or availability; it also presents challenges in terms of maintenance and operational upkeep.
Only Xuanqing Sect, with its considerable financial resources, can afford to occasionally display such a magnificent vessel. Under the guidance of Yun Xiao and Yun Xi, Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi explored the various amenities and exquisite decorations of the Cloud Boat.
"Xuanqing Sect truly possesses profound heritage," Yang Zhenshan couldn't help but remark. "To even possess such a large Flying Boat is astonishing!"
Yun Xiao let out a hearty laugh. "It pales in comparison to the Yang family. My goodness, a dozen Second-Order Mutant Beasts! Such a bold display truly stunned us!"
Yang Zhenshan offered a slight shake of his head. "Second-Order Mutant Beasts are not precisely rare. Major sects and families typically possess them. Consider the Three Sects of Spirit Origin or the Nether Prison Sect, along with various Immortal Cultivation Families – don't they all have a number of Second-Order Mutant Beasts?"
He continued, "Forces like White Cloud Immortal City even engage in the external sale of Second-Order Mutant Beasts. This demonstrates that while they are valuable, they are not exceedingly scarce. Large Flying Boats, conversely, are not within the reach of ordinary powers. Xuanqing Sect's possession of theirs owes much to the past generosity of Hidden Sword Mountain."
Yang Zhenshan harbored a deep longing to acquire a large Flying Boat of his own, but regrettably, no avenue for purchase presented itself.
Spirit Origin Land has been engaged in the research and development of substantial Flying Boats, yet their progress has unfortunately been limited.
The Boat and Car Workshop, situated under the Artifact Refining Hall, has successfully manufactured large aerial vessels and even devised a ship exceeding ten zhang in length that possesses the capability of flight. However, this creation can only be classified as a flyable ship, not a true Flying Boat.
A genuine Flying Boat transcends the definition of a mere flying vessel; it is a grand Magical Treasure that intricately integrates countless arrays, representing the ultimate fusion of the Array Dao and the Artifact Dao.
This endeavor encompasses an immense number of array techniques and refining methodologies. The most crucial element lies in the flawless integration of these arrays and the tens of thousands of individual components.
Considering the current refining capabilities of Spirit Origin Land, it would be unrealistic to expect the manufacturing of such a Flying Boat within the span of a century. As for what might transpire a century from now, it will entirely depend on the future potential of Yang Jizhen, Ma Qiuyan, and Ning Yun.
After concluding his examination of the Glaze Cloud Boat, Yun Xiao guided the other two individuals to the adjacent tea room.
"Actually, I've long held a desire to inquire, Master Yang: how has the crafting of the Demon Essence Pill been progressing?" Yun Xiao inquired, while simultaneously pouring a cup of tea for Yang Zhenshan.
To be truthful, Yun Xiao had demonstrated considerable patience. Since entrusting those three Demon Cores to Yang Zhenshan, a period of six to seven years had elapsed without him raising the topic.
This forbearance was not due to a lack of concern for the Demon Essence Pill's creation; rather, he fully grasped the inherent complexities involved in its production.
Yang Zhenshan retrieved a porcelain bottle from his person and presented it to Yun Xiao, stating, "Senior, kindly examine this!"
"It has been crafted?"
A look of delight crossed Yun Xiao's features as he gladly accepted the porcelain bottle. However, Yang Zhenshan promptly shook his head and replied, "No, it is merely half-crafted!"