Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1395: 887: Preparing to Ambush Mo Xuanyu

Yang Zhenshan experienced immense joy. Yang Jizhen's successful Foundation Establishment signified that the Yang family possessed future generations, indicating a strengthened presence on the immortal path and a more stable foundation for the family.

Concurrently, it meant Yang Zhenshan had acquired an additional ally.

Xuan Zhen, being an outsider, was someone Yang Zhenshan trusted but could not possibly grant authority over the Spirit Source Land.

Every other individual was a martial artist; even those in the Golden Body Realm appeared insignificant when juxtaposed with Foundation Establishment Immortal Cultivators, finding themselves unable to stand tall, which impeded their involvement in numerous affairs.

Throughout this period, Yang Zhenshan alone shouldered the responsibility for the advancement of the Spirit Source Land within the immortal cultivation community.

Now, with Yang Jizhen's emergence, Yang Zhenshan could significantly alleviate his burden and delegate a multitude of tasks to him.

“First, solidify your cultivation base. Once it’s stable, have the Ziwei Tower arrange a Foundation Establishment ceremony for you!” Yang Zhenshan declared with elation, placing a hand on Yang Jizhen’s shoulder.

The Foundation Establishment ceremony is a tradition within the immortal cultivation world. Following a cultivator's successful establishment of their foundation, they convene friends and family for a celebration, partly to exchange insights on the process and partly to display their newfound strength.

Consequently, holding such a ceremony is a common occurrence in the world of immortal cultivation.

However, this would mark a first for the Spirit Source Land.

Yang Zhenshan had little regard for ostentatious ceremonies; for matters such as accepting disciples, he merely had them offer a cup of tea.

Regarding Foundation Establishment ceremonies, he hadn't held one for himself, and his desire to now hold one for Yang Jizhen stemmed primarily from the fact that Yang Jizhen was on the cusp of formally entering the ranks.

Following the conclusion of the Foundation Establishment ceremony, Yang Zhenshan intended to transfer the Immortal Hall of the Taiwei Tower and the Jingxuan Hall of the Ziwei Tower to his care.

The Immortal Hall of the Taiwei Tower served as the Elder Hall of the Spirit Source Land, currently comprising only Yang Zhenshan and Xuan Zhen, functioning more as a symbolic entity.

The Jingxuan Hall of the Ziwei Tower, however, was distinct; it oversaw all immortal cultivators within the Spirit Source Land and managed all immortal cultivation-related industries.

Naturally, the majority of operational aspects concerning the immortal cultivation industries were handled by the Commerce Department of the Tianquan Tower, with the Jingxuan Hall providing support rather than leadership.

The elixir and talisman shops situated in Qingli Immortal City, although managed by Zhang Hexuan and Cui Yang, employed shopkeepers and clerks who were part of the Commerce Department.

The Jingxuan Hall's focus was more aligned with production, responsible for the creation of low-grade elixirs, talismans, and magical artifacts.

Their cultivation levels were comparatively modest; aside from Yang Zhenshan's disciples and Xuan Zhen, the highest cultivation within the Jingxuan Hall reached merely the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining.

Ten days elapsed.

The normally tranquil Taiwei Tower suddenly buzzed with activity.

Lanterns adorned the pavilions and towers, flowers bloomed in profusion, and misty clouds created a scene befitting an immortal family.

A jubilant atmosphere permeated the entirety of Taiwei Tower.

This day marked Yang Jizhen's Foundation Establishment ceremony, summoning all high-ranking members of the Spirit Source Land to commemorate Yang Jizhen's successful breakthrough.

Both inside and outside the tower, lavish feasts were laid out, with everyone gathered together, raising their glasses in high spirits.

Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi also graced the ceremony with their presence, but they made only a brief appearance before departing. The spotlight today belonged to Yang Jizhen, and Yang Zhenshan's presence would inevitably overshadow the event, hindering the maintenance of a lively ambiance.

Currently, Yang Zhenshan wielded considerable influence within the Spirit Source Land, to the point that even others felt a sense of deference in his presence, including Yang Mingcheng and Ding Qiu.

This stemmed from Yang Zhenshan's century-long cultivated prestige and his recent reclusive lifestyle, having seldom shown himself in Jade City.

Despite Yang Zhenshan's consistently amiable demeanor, the respect afforded to him by others grew with each passing day.

Returning to the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, Yang Zhenshan stood at the cliff's edge, gazing down at the lively proceedings in Taiwei Tower, his long beard stroking gently.

“Returning to Da’an in the past made me feel that things transformed, yet the people remained unchanged!” Xuan Zhen expressed a touch of melancholy.

He had only recently come back from the Da’an Dynasty, having been away for nearly fifty years.

Fifty years was more than enough time for significant transformations to occur.

Yang Zhenshan shared a similar sentiment. He mused that if he were to revisit Da’an now, the sense of familiarity would likely be gone.

Many of his old companions had already passed away; figures like Ji Zhen, Lu Baishu, and Zhang Luan were long gone from this world.

He suspected that if he returned and looked around, not a single familiar countenance would greet him.

Naturally, this was precisely why he had brought the majority of his familiar associates to the Spirit Source Land.

“Haha, our journey ahead is vast and long; is it not a tad premature to be lamenting the passage of time and its changes?” Yang Zhenshan was not one to dwell on sorrow; rather, his spirit remained robust and full of fervor.

“The path ahead? Towards the Golden Core realm?” Xuan Zhen inquired thoughtfully.

“Precisely, the Golden Core path! It is something I have eagerly anticipated for a considerable duration!” Yang Zhenshan affirmed with a nod.

Now, the crucial task was to commence preparations for solidifying his spiritual pill.

With the Demon Essence Pill at his disposal, enhancing his cultivation was no longer a daunting obstacle; it was conceivable that he would swiftly ascend to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, after which his entire focus and energy would be directed towards achieving Core Formation.

However, before he could attain the Core Formation stage, a multitude of tasks awaited his attention.

Foremost among these was the refinement of his Lifebound Magical Treasures: the Green Wood Purple Lightning Sword and the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron.

Yang Zhenshan intended to possess both Lifebound Magical Treasures, necessitating his meticulous preparation for their forging well in advance.