Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1449 - 913: Sea of Spirit Faces Upheaval!

Within the confines of the Blood Spider Immortal Trapping Array.

The intense battle had concluded. Witnessing Lin Daoyuan, Yue E, and Han Jiangche ensnared by illusions, Zhang Mo let out a triumphant laugh.

"Hahaha~~"

"Three cultivators in the Divine Soul Realm, hahaha, excellent, truly excellent~~"

"In this engagement, you two deserve the most commendation. From this moment forth, you shall remain by my side as my most trusted lieutenants!"

He addressed Yang Shenwu and Zhang Xian with these words.

Both Yang Shenwu and Zhang Xian were his Ghost Soldiers, and it was Zhang Xian who had achieved a breakthrough to the Divine Soul Realm through his covert nurturing.

The commencement of Zhang Xian's cultivation under his tutelage was relatively recent, coinciding precisely with White Cloud Immortal City's preparations to establish Qingli Immortal City within Lotus Heart Valley.

At that juncture, he recognized his inability to continue causing disturbances within the Qingli Dynasty, prompting an immediate redirection of his focus.

Among the myriad of factions encircling the Yunxiao Mountain Range, his attention settled upon the Nether Prison Sect and the Sea of Spirit.

This selection was due to other factions lacking sufficient strength or being too intricately connected with White Cloud Immortal City, which he dared not antagonize. Consequently, his only recourse was to target entities not closely affiliated with it.

Furthermore, he held little regard for those Immortal Cultivation Families and Sects boasting one or two cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage.

His interest gravitated more towards cultivators of the Divine Soul Realm than those of Foundation Establishment.

Cultivators in the Divine Soul Realm possessed power a half-step beyond Foundation Establishment cultivators, yet they were not as formidable as Golden Core cultivators. With his own might, augmented by array formations and a few cunning stratagems, he still had the capacity to apprehend Divine Soul Realm Martial Artists.

Therefore, his ultimate objective became the Nether Prison Sect and the Sea of Spirit.

However, the Nether Prison Sect was a fully established major sect, rendering its complete subjugation an exceedingly difficult undertaking. Moreover, he had not identified a suitable candidate within the Nether Prison Sect, leading him to abandon that particular pursuit.

Within the Sea of Spirit, his choice fell upon Zhang Xian.

Mentioned Zhang Xian possessed both talent and cultivation, standing merely a breath away from breaking through to the Divine Soul Realm.

Concurrently, Zhang Xian harbored a profound animosity, a deep-seated hatred directed towards the Nether Prison Sect, and equally towards the Xuanqing Sect and Illusion Moon Sect.

Indeed, his animosity extended not only to the Nether Prison Sect but also encompassed the Xuanqing Sect and the Illusion Moon Sect.

Despite the demise of his mentors and fellow disciples at the hands of the Nether Prison Sect, the inadequate and delayed intervention from the Xuanqing Sect and Illusion Moon Sect was also a contributing factor.

Zhang Xian's animosity, coupled with his fervent desire for a breakthrough, facilitated his effortless allegiance with Zhang Mo.

Zhang Mo provided him with abundant resources, aiding his advancement.

Following his breakthrough, Zhang Xian also brought Yang Shenwu into their fold.

Yang Shenwu harbored reservations concerning this alliance, but his objections proved futile. This was because his Divine Soul was bound by the Divine Soul Restriction of the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade. Even against his will, Zhang Mo retained the capability to transform him into a Blood Pool Puppet devoid of self-awareness.

Consequently, Yang Shenwu ultimately relented, accepting his fate as a thrall subservient to Zhang Mo's command.

Zhang Xian then deliberately instigated Lin Daoyuan and Yue E into conflict with the Nether Prison Sect, his true intention being to deceive them.

His ultimate objective was to ensure their attendance at his Martial Immortal Ceremony.

As per their design, Lin Daoyuan and Yue E were disinclined towards open war with the Nether Prison Sect, yet they could not refuse the honor of attending the ceremony of this newly ascended Martial Immortal, and thus, they proceeded to the event.

As for Han Jiangche, his presence was an unforeseen bonus.

Zhang Mo and Zhang Xian's primary targets were Lin Daoyuan and Yue E; they had not initially intended to ensnare the Nether Prison Sect.

Han Jiangche arrived of his own volition.

"Sir, a considerable number of individuals have already congregated beyond the array. Shall we make our withdrawal now?" Duan Qiankun inquired of Zhang Mo, offering a deep bow.

Zhang Mo restrained his smile and turned his gaze outward, past the array's confines. His eyes, tinged crimson by the pervasive blood mist, penetrated the layered crimson fog to discern the figures gathered outside.

At this precise moment, Yun Xiao's spiritual power surged with remarkable intensity, his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation radiating powerfully. The spiritual energy within a radius of several dozen meters converged upon his sword, akin to countless rivers flowing into a vast sea. A verdant sword qi, extending over ten meters in length, ascended skyward like a colossal blade piercing the heavens.

The piercing shriek of the sword qi slicing through the air assailed the ears of all present. Wherever it traversed, the very fabric of space fractured like shattered glass, giving rise to abyssal fissures.

Rumble~~

The formidable sword qi impacted the Blood Spider Immortal Trapping Array, agitating the blood-red mist into a tempestuous flux. The spider webs concealed within the mist became visible, quivering precariously, as though on the verge of dissolution.

The potent gust of wind radiated outwards like a relentless hurricane, leaving the surrounding territories for tens of miles in a state of profound disarray.

Gasps of astonishment echoed from all those outside the array, and many turned to flee in sheer terror.

Upon witnessing Yun Xiao’s sword qi once more, Yang Zhenshan couldn't help but express his admiration for Yun Xiao's profound Sword Dao.

Within the confines of the Blood Spider Immortal Trapping Array, Zhang Mo's pupils narrowed slightly as he observed Yun Xiao's sword strike.

"Haha, the Sea of Spirit certainly cultivates exceptional talents!"

Although Yun Xiao's powerful strike failed to shatter the Blood Spider Immortal Trapping Array, it inflicted substantial damage. The surrounding blood mist visibly thinned, the spectral spider flickered precariously, and even the formidable webs seemed on the brink of disintegration.

"Fall back!"

Zhang Mo let out a chuckle and gestured with his hand, signaling for a complete retreat.

Their primary objective during this excursion was focused on the Martial Artists of the Divine Soul Realm. Naturally, if an opportunity arose to apprehend a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators along the way, he wouldn't object to expending a bit more effort.

However, it was abundantly clear that Yun Xiao, positioned outside the array, was not someone to be taken lightly.

Even with his Devouring Spirit Body having achieved the Great Success Realm, rendering him capable of withstanding assaults from Divine Soul Realm Martial Artists, he still harbored extreme caution towards sword cultivators like Yun Xiao.