Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1451 - 914: Chaos

Leaving the Mirror Abyss Pavilion behind, Yang Zhenshan made his way to Moon Mountain, specifically to the secluded courtyard situated at its peak. Despite the brief duration of his stay, the courtyard remained impeccably maintained, a testament to the proactive efforts of the Illusion Moon Sect in ensuring its upkeep.

Once settled within the courtyard, Yang Zhenshan initiated the defensive array and retreated to the Spirit Source Land.

The unfolding events within the Sea of Spirit would necessitate a period of gestation. Presently, widespread bewilderment and disquiet permeated the region. Even as various factions harbored ambitions for the Sea of Spirit, the opportune moment for action had yet to arrive, requiring careful preparation.

Upon his return to the Spirit Source Land, Yang Zhenshan’s immediate concern was to check on Yang Mingcheng and Ding Qiu. Thankfully, their conditions were not critical, and they regained consciousness after a rest of just over two hours.

Nevertheless, the psychological toll had impacted their spirits, necessitating a period of tranquil recuperation.

Assured of their well-being, Yang Zhenshan departed for the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, resuming his cultivation regimen and the refinement of Demon Essence Pills.

The preceding attempt at refining these pills had met with failure, thus necessitating the preparation of a new batch.

His process began with the extraction of a Demon Core to thoroughly analyze its inherent properties, followed by the meticulous preparation of medicinal ingredients, carefully calibrated to complement the core's diverse attributes.

Concurrently, the broader external landscape did not escape his attention. The Secret Martial Guards were diligently engaged in intelligence gathering across various fronts, while the Illusion Moon Sect maintained a vigilant watch over the activities of diverse powers. All pertinent information was promptly forwarded to him.

In his moments of respite, Yang Zhenshan perused the multitude of reports submitted. His prevailing sentiment was one of impending upheaval in the Sea of Spirit, a realm teetering on the precipice of ceaseless turmoil.

Foremost among the affected was the Wuxiang Sect, bearing the initial brunt of developments due to its direct involvement in the recent incidents.

Even without the direct intervention of the Nether Prison Sect, the familial powers participating in the Martial Immortal Ceremony had already instigated the downfall of the Wuxiang Sect.

It is worth noting that the majority of attendees at the Martial Immortal Ceremony hailed from Martial Arts Families. From the esteemed twelve families of Spirit Show to the myriad Martial Arts Families encircling the Sea of Spirit, participation was widespread among those capable of joining the fray.

Within the Spirit Show Twelve Families, with the exception of Yang Mingcheng, Ding Qiu, and Lu Fusheng, the remaining members tragically perished within the Blood Spider Immortal Trapping Array.

This catastrophic event claimed the lives of seven Golden Body Realm Martial Artists and over a hundred Heavenly Gang Stage Martial Artists, all of whom represented significant figures within their respective major families.

In essence, the Spirit Show Twelve Families suffered a devastating loss of seven Golden Body Realm Martial Artists as a consequence of this conspiracy.

Considering the total number of Golden Body Realm Martial Artists possessed by the Spirit Show Twelve Families, this loss was particularly crippling.

Excluding the Yang family, the other eleven families collectively mustered merely fifteen or sixteen Golden Body Realm Martial Artists; losing seven in this single incident represented a severe blow.

The Zhuang family, the Feng family, and the Nan Shi family each lost their sole Golden Body Realm Martial Artist, a consequence that plummeted them from their esteemed standing amongst the families.

Consequently, only nine families now remain from the original Spirit Show Twelve Families.

This represented only the losses incurred by the Spirit Show Twelve Families; the damage sustained by the Three Sects, and particularly the Wuxiang Sect, was even more profound. The sect, once a prominent power, was reduced to a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator and an Elder who had recently ascended to the Golden Body Realm.

This Elder’s survival was largely a matter of serendipity. He was originally slated to attend Zhang Xian’s Martial Immortal Ceremony, but his recent advancement necessitated a period of cultivation stabilization. Thus, he made only a brief appearance at the ceremony before returning to his seclusion.

This fortuitous circumstance allowed him to narrowly evade the calamity.

Yet, this fortune proved ephemeral. On the eighth day following the incident, this Elder vanished without a trace. While it is plausible he absconded from the Wuxiang Sect of his own volition, it is far more likely that he was forcibly taken.

In under a fortnight, the Wuxiang Sect, one of the prominent Spirit Show Three Sects, found itself ostracized and condemned by public opinion.

Ultimately, even Jie Yan was compelled to abandon the Wuxiang Sect and seek refuge afar.

Despite being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Jie Yan found himself lacking the requisite power to sustain the Wuxiang Sect. Rather than be dragged down into its inevitable ruin, he opted to sever all ties.

Following Jie Yan’s departure, the Wuxiang Sect ceased to exist.

Deprived of Divine Soul Realm Martial Artists, Golden Body Realm Martial Artists, and even a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator, all that remained was a collection of insignificant remnants.

With its defenses shattered, the sect became prey to opportunists. Some cast blame on the Wuxiang Sect, while others sought to exploit the ensuing chaos. Swiftly, the sect’s former headquarters devolved into a scene of pandemonium.

Cultivators, martial artists, influential families, and even wandering lone cultivators were all present. A multitude of individuals thronged the area like cats drawn to the scent of fish, completely carving up the ruins of the Wuxiang Sect.

The Xuanqing Sect and Illusion Moon Sect deliberately turned a blind eye to the unfolding events.

They had no alternative. At this critical juncture, they dared not reveal themselves, lest they incur widespread wrath and become targets of public fury.

"From this day forward, the Sea of Spirit shall no longer bear the name of the Wuxiang Sect!"

Within the study, Yang Zhenshan, perusing the intelligence report in his hands, spoke with a tinge of regret.

"To think such a vast Sect could vanish just like that!" Yu Qingyi echoed, his voice filled with emotion.

He recalled their initial arrival in the Sea of Spirit, when the Wuxiang Sect stood as an unassailable power. The Spirit Show Three Sects, collectively, dominated their territories, effectively barring numerous Immortal Cultivation Forces from the Sea of Spirit.

But the situation had drastically changed.

The Xuanqing Sect and Illusion Moon Sect were now compelled to withdraw their forces, focusing solely on self-preservation, while the Wuxiang Sect had crumbled in less than a month.

"In truth, this outcome was unavoidable! Without the backing of Hidden Sword Mountain, the Spirit Show Three Sects could not have held onto the prized Sea of Spirit for much longer!" Yang Zhenshan stated with a placid demeanor.

The decline of the Spirit Show Three Sects had commenced long before, not recently, but at the very moment they severed ties with Hidden Sword Mountain.

Stripped of Hidden Sword Mountain's support, the Spirit Show Three Sects resembled soldiers without armor, easily falling prey to any encroaching blade.

Had Hidden Sword Mountain and the Spirit Show Three Sects maintained their close alliance, the Spirit Show Three Sects would not find themselves in such a vulnerable state today.