Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1436 - 907: Rising Divine Soul Realm Powerhouse Zhang Xian

"What is this?"

Liang Shengze could hardly believe his eyes, swallowing hard with an expression of utter disbelief.

Phenomena from the heavens are indeed rare, but not entirely unheard of.

When an Immortal Cultivator successfully establishes their Foundation, or a Martial Artist forges their Golden Body, they can indeed trigger celestial events. However, the scope of these occurrences is usually limited, typically spanning only a few hundred meters around the event, and visible from perhaps a hundred miles away.

Yet, the current spectacle in the eastern sky was undeniably beyond the scope of a mere Golden Body forging. The scale of this phenomenon seemed to stretch for well over a hundred miles, its sheer power sending a palpable chill down the spines of both Liang Shengze and An Yuxing.

"The Divine Soul Realm!"

An Yuxing finally broke free from his stupor, his eyes igniting with fervent excitement. "Someone has ascended to the Divine Soul Realm!"

They were intimately familiar with the heavenly signs accompanying Innate Martial Artists breaking through to the Golden Body Realm. After all, countless breakthroughs had illuminated the Spirit Source Land with such phenomena over the years.

Thus, they were certain the current display was not from an Innate Martial Artist achieving the Golden Body, nor merely a Qi Refinement Cultivator successfully establishing their Foundation. It was highly probable that a Golden Body Realm Martial Artist was advancing to the Divine Soul Realm.

"That direction points directly to the Wuxiang Sect!" Liang Shengze declared.

A shared look passed between them, their initial shock transforming into a profound sense of gravity.

For over a decade, the Wuxiang Sect had been signaling a gradual decline, its influence within the Sea of Spirit dwindling significantly. While still counted among the prestigious Three Sects, its momentum paled in comparison to the Xuanqing Sect and the Illusion Moon Sect.

Consequently, the Wuxiang Sect's vested interests in the Sea of Spirit had faced considerable pressure and encroachment.

This was especially true with the increasing prevalence of goods from the Yang family in recent years. Although the Yang family did not directly operate retail outlets, they had flooded the Sea of Spirit with a substantial volume of lower-grade commodities, severely impacting the economic interests of various factions.

The Xuanqing Sect, possessing vast resources, remained largely indifferent. The Illusion Moon Sect, an ally of the Yang family, even profited from the situation. Other families, while affected, had smaller-scale industries and foundational workshops that mitigated the fundamental harm.

The entity truly bearing the brunt of this economic shift was, undoubtedly, the Wuxiang Sect.

The Yang family's merchandise had successfully captured a significant segment of the Wuxiang Sect's market share, directly translating into substantial financial losses for the Wuxiang Sect within the Sea of Spirit.

Previously, the Wuxiang Sect's weakened state prevented them from effectively addressing these market intrusions. However, with the potential addition of a Divine Soul Realm Martial Artist, their decline could be reversed, and they might even regain their former prominence.

Such a shift would inevitably alter the established power dynamics within the Sea of Spirit and certainly affect the Yang family's interests there.

"It might be Zhang Xian of the Wuxiang Sect. Fifty years ago, he was widely considered the most promising candidate to reach the Divine Soul Realm in the entire Sea of Spirit," An Yuxing mused.

Liang Shengze gave a slight nod. "This development could reshape the entire landscape of the Sea of Spirit. We must begin making preparations immediately!"

An Yuxing appeared to be deep in thought. After a brief silence, he stated, "I shall return at once to ensure Ziwei Tower is ready!"

...

Inside the Ziwei Tower, on the uppermost floor's study.

Upon An Yuxing's arrival, Yang Chengmao and Yang Chengye were already present, accompanied by Lv Hua.

"Senior An!"

The three immediately offered greetings as An Yuxing entered.

"Hmm, do any of you know who achieved the breakthrough?" An Yuxing inquired.

"It has been largely confirmed to be Zhang Xian from the Wuxiang Sect," Lv Hua replied.

Lv Hua himself had now reached the Golden Body Realm, and his appearance had reverted to its former noble and handsome state, though now imbued with a distinct aura of coldness.

Despite his restored appearance, the hardened ruthlessness forged within him over the years remained unyielding.

"Hmm, will this impact our interests?" An Yuxing directed his question to Yang Chengmao.

Yang Chengmao's brow furrowed in contemplation. He leaned back in his chair, his fingers drumming a soft rhythm as he pondered, his normally resolute face now etched with a grave expression.

A Martial Artist in the Divine Soul Realm represented a different caliber of power compared to one in the Golden Body Realm. Within the Sea of Spirit, while a Golden Body Realm expert commanded respect and considerable strength, they typically lacked the influence to unilaterally sway the overall balance of power.

However, a Divine Soul Realm Martial Artist was a game-changer; any single individual at this level possessed the inherent ability to significantly influence and alter the established order of the Sea of Spirit.

The Sea of Spirit aside, even within Qingli Immortal City, individuals at the Divine Soul Realm command substantial authority, their might far exceeding that of Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"We must remain calm. Let's observe the Wuxiang Sect's next move," suggested Yang Chengmao.

Yang Chengye concurred, nodding, "Precisely. Even if the Wuxiang Sect acquires another formidable Divine Soul Realm cultivator, what of it? Do they truly believe they can expel us from the Sea of Spirit?"

The two swiftly conferred, resolving to postpone any immediate action.

As of now, the Wuxiang Sect had taken no overt steps, leading them to believe there was no cause for undue anxiety.

...

In the ensuing days, Zhang Xian's advancement sent ripples of excitement across the Sea of Spirit, prompting numerous factions to dispatch envoys to the Wuxiang Sect bearing tokens of congratulation. Even the Nether Prison Sect, upon receiving the news, sent their own emissaries.

For a time, the Wuxiang Sect, once in a state of decline, reascended to prominence, appearing poised to achieve the status of the preeminent sect within the Sea of Spirit.

Indeed, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to declare the Wuxiang Sect as the foremost power in the Sea of Spirit, now boasting two experts at the Divine Soul Realm.

However, to the astonishment of many, the Wuxiang Sect eschewed the immediate opportunity to claim a larger share of influence within the Sea of Spirit. Instead, their focus turned directly towards the Nether Prison Sect.

Xuanqing Sect, Sword Origin Peak.

Lin Daoyuan's brow furrowed as he regarded Zhang Xian, who stood before him.

Zhang Xian was positioned with the grace of jade, his presence exuding an aura akin to a luminous moon among pines—radiant, extraordinary, and seemingly untouched by worldly concerns. His brows were sculpted like verdant, overlapping peaks, and his eyes, as profound as star-strewn, icy pools, held a shifting gaze that hinted at a golden glint of sharp intent.