Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1477 - 927: Taking Over the Wuxiang Sect

With the city gates flung wide, three thousand Yujing Guards entered in flawless formation, assuming command of the city’s security and public order.

Chu Lingxiao harbored a strong desire to inquire about these soldiers, yet her unfamiliarity with Song Dashan made her hesitant to ask too many questions.

"Elder Chu, perhaps we could find a place for some tea? I have numerous matters I wish to consult you on!" Song Dashan suggested to Chu Lingxiao.

"Very well, let us proceed to the Three Saints Tower within the city!" Chu Lingxiao agreed.

"The Three Saints Tower?" Song Dashan reiterated, a hint of puzzlement in his voice.

"It is a towering structure erected a millennium ago by the Wuxiang Sect to honor three great virtuous monks. Nowadays, the Three Saints Tower functions as the governing body for the city!" Chu Lingxiao elaborated.

Understanding dawned on Song Dashan. The pair proceeded into the city side-by-side, the imposing Cloud Tiger Cub trailing behind Song Dashan, observing its surroundings with evident curiosity.

Chu Lingxiao, too, regarded the Cloud Tiger Cub with a measure of intrigue.

"This Cloud Tiger Cub does not appear to be ordinary!"

A simple, sincere smile graced Song Dashan's features. "Da Hu has already commenced its cultivation journey. It may not be long before it achieves the status of a demon beast."

"A demon beast!" Chu Lingxiao expressed even greater surprise. "Does the Yang family possess numerous demon beasts?"

"Ah, regarding that... I must beg your pardon, but I am not at liberty to disclose such information!" Song Dashan replied.

At present, the Spirit Source Land harbored only a single demon beast, the Green Wolf King. However, a multitude of Mutant Beasts within the Spirit Source Land were now diligently practicing the Taichu Transformation Skill.

Various species, including the Gale Grey Wolf, the Golden Feathered Fire Crow, the Cloud Tiger Cub, and the Red Cloud Horse, guided by the Beast Hall, were all engaged in cultivating the Taichu Transformation Skill.

Currently, the Beast Hall's primary objective was to impart foundational cultivation knowledge to these Mutant Beasts, identify those with superior intelligence, and subsequently provide more specialized guidance for their cultivation.

The Beast Hall's demon beast training programs had already progressed through seven or eight cohorts.

Nevertheless, the transformation into a demon beast was no simple feat. Lacking preferential resource allocation, a Mutant Beast could only depend on its inherent bloodline and innate talent in its pursuit of becoming a demon beast.

Song Dashan’s Cloud Tiger Cub appeared to possess considerable aptitude. Its intelligence was relatively high, demonstrating an understanding of humans and a capacity for learning. Though not yet a fully realized demon beast, it had already entered the preliminary stages of cultivating the Taichu Transformation Skill.

Upon hearing this, Chu Lingxiao refrained from further inquiries and instead began to apprise Song Dashan of the city's current circumstances.

"Following the incident involving the Wuxiang Sect, Wuxiang City descended into a state of disarray. Despite our utmost efforts to maintain order, our limited manpower has resulted in numerous deficiencies."

"To reinstate the former order of the Wuxiang Sect will likely demand considerable exertion!"

"The city hosts a multitude of Martial Arts Families. Many of these families maintained various connections with the Wuxiang Sect. The sect's downfall significantly impacted them, and they may still harbor feelings of loyalty or gratitude towards the Wuxiang Sect."

"It is plausible that a substantial number harbor aspirations of rebuilding the Wuxiang Sect!"

Chu Lingxiao concluded her statement, directing her gaze toward Song Dashan.

Song Dashan, possessing a keen intellect, grasped her implication immediately.

If these individuals intended to resurrect the Wuxiang Sect, it followed logically that they would seek to reclaim all that had once belonged to it.

Yet, with the Yang family now in possession of the Wuxiang Sect's former assets, those wishing to re-establish the sect would inevitably perceive the Yang family as their adversary.

"I shall proceed with utmost caution!" Song Dashan avowed.

As their conversation unfolded, an abrupt commotion erupted nearby.

"Wuxiang City belongs solely to the Wuxiang Sect; expel them from our city!"

"Expel them from the city!"

"Kill! Slay them!"

...

On a nearby thoroughfare, several dozen individuals who appeared to be Martial Artists suddenly unleashed an assault upon a contingent of soldiers newly arrived to maintain order.

The street, moments prior tranquil, instantly dissolved into pandemonium.

"I neglected to mention, a significant number of Wuxiang Sect Disciples still reside within the city. They may harbor animosity towards you," Chu Lingxiao remarked, her brow furrowed.

The Yang family was not the Xuanqing Sect. The Xuanqing Sect commanded immense respect and prestige throughout the Sea of Spirit. When the Wuxiang Sect met its demise and the Xuanqing Sect assumed control of Wuxiang City, while it might have elicited discontent among the Wuxiang Sect Disciples, it did not typically provoke direct attacks from them.

However, the Yang family found themselves in a different situation. Their family's influence was insufficient to intimidate the remaining members of the Wuxiang Sect.

Furthermore, the Yang family had only ever been a mere Family, whereas the Wuxiang Sect, being one of the three great Sects, naturally held them in disdain.

"It is a trivial matter. Elder Chu, please hold for a moment!"

Song Dashan swiftly mounted the Cloud Tiger Cub and ascended into the heavens.

He surveyed the city from above, observing that a number of disturbances had already erupted within its walls.

Truthfully, at this juncture, the majority of the city's common folk were wisely remaining indoors, too afraid to venture out. Those who dared to appear were predominantly individuals of some standing and authority.

"Relay my military decree: The entire city is to be sealed! Any individual who dares to sow chaos will face immediate execution!"

His resonant voice boomed across Wuxiang City like rolling thunder, a formidable aura emanating outwards to encompass the skies above.

"Seal the entire city!"

"Anyone causing unrest shall be killed on sight!"

"Kill!"

The soldiers' shouts echoed, and immediately, cries of combat erupted from all directions, intensifying the turmoil already plaguing the city.

"They intend to kill us, fight back!"

"Kill!"

The remnants of the Wuxiang Sect appeared to be provoked into a frenzy. They surged into the streets, engaging in brutal combat with the Yujing Guard soldiers.

In mere moments, the entirety of Wuxiang City seemed to transform into a brutal slaughterhouse. The number of skirmishes escalated, and the situation descended further into chaos.

Witnessing this unfolding chaos, Chu Lingxiao swiftly flew to Song Dashan's side, expressing, "Esteemed Guest Elder Song, is this not somewhat excessive?"

A significant portion of these individuals were Disciples of the Wuxiang Sect, and the three great Sects were originally like branches stemming from the same tree. Following the destruction of the Wuxiang Sect, the Xuanqing Sect should, under any circumstances, offer protection to the remaining Disciples.

Gazing downwards, Song Dashan responded in a calm, measured tone, "The Family Head has issued an order: Wherever chaos takes root, a decisive purge shall follow."