Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1478 - 927: Taking Over Wuxiang Sect (Part 2)

"What do you mean?" Chu Lingxiao's brow furrowed even deeper.

Song Dashan cast a glance at her. "The Sea of Spirit no longer contains the Wuxiang Sect. Its disciples are now useless burdens, only bringing chaos to the Sea of Spirit!"

"In these tumultuous times, we cannot permit such petty scoundrels to run rampant!"

Song Dashan, a seasoned veteran, possessed a somewhat rigid and straightforward demeanor, yet his decades of military service had forged him into a mature commander.

The demise of the Wuxiang Sect had long been a certainty, and now, save for a few scattered remnants of its disciples, no one would entertain the notion of its revival.

The Yang family lacked the capacity and inclination to placate these individuals, nor would they squander precious time and effort engaging with them.

With the Nether Prison Sect amassing its forces and a formidable adversary on the horizon, swift and decisive action was paramount.

It is better to err on the side of eliminating all rather than allowing any to slip through the net!

Understanding dawned upon Chu Lingxiao, and with a light sigh, she ultimately chose silence, content to observe the grim scene unfolding below.

The sounds of battle persisted, the crimson tide of blood already saturating the long street.

Amidst the glint of blades and the flash of swords, naught but a brutal massacre ensued.

The surviving disciples of the Wuxiang Sect still possessed some martial prowess, and numerous influential families within Wuxiang City rallied to their cause.

Their resistance was fierce, their calls for aid met with widespread support.

Alas, they stood against the impeccably trained and outfitted Yujing Guard.

Chu Lingxiao, surveying the scene, focused on a squad of ten soldiers.

This unit comprised two spearmen, four with sword and shield, and four archers.

This small contingent advanced down the street, forcing over thirty martial artists to retreat step by agonizing step, suffering grievous losses.

Despite both sides boasting comparable cultivation levels, with many reaching the Earth Evil Stage and all being Innate Martial Artists, the ten-person squad fought with escalating ferocity against their numerically superior foes.

"Archers!"

She quickly discerned a key factor behind the Yujing Guard's formidable strength.

Positioned at a height, the four archers commanded the airspace, ensuring that any who dared to ascend would face a volley of arrows. Meanwhile, all the Innate Martial Artists found themselves locked in close combat with the sword shield soldiers and spearmen on the ground.

Though possessing a clear numerical advantage, the martial artists were kept at bay by the four archers, unable to gain the upper hand and forced into a defensive posture, clustered together.

The complex urban environment, far from hindering the archers, actually augmented their defensive capabilities.

Chu Lingxiao witnessed an archer, skillfully utilizing the surrounding buildings for cover while evading an attack, then swiftly dispatching an arrow that found the enemy's throat.

The ensuing chaos raged for over two hours before finally subsiding, leaving the city streets strewn with the haphazardly fallen bodies.

Song Dashan merely cast a cursory glance across the cityscape before averting his gaze.

"Elder Chu, please!"

He turned, extending another invitation to Chu Lingxiao.

"Lead the way!"

Chu Lingxiao composed herself and, accompanied by Song Dashan, ascended towards the Three Saints Tower.

...

The unrest in Wuxiang City was anticipated, much like the turmoil within the Wuxiang Sect itself.

Song Dashan was tasked with overseeing the pacification of Wuxiang City, while the internal affairs of the Wuxiang Sect fell under the direct purview of Yang Zhenshan.

Yang Zhenshan, at the head of three thousand Yujing Guards, made a grand entrance at the Wuxiang Sect.

The handover of the Wuxiang Sect from Yun Xi's control proceeded smoothly initially; Yun Xi decisively led the Xuanqing Sect disciples away, permitting the Yujing Guard to establish their presence within the sect's grounds.

However, once Yun Xi departed with the Xuanqing Sect disciples, the remaining disciples within the Wuxiang Sect began to stir unrest.

In response, Yang Zhenshan issued a singular, unwavering command: 'Kill'.

'Leave no one alive; slay all who can be slain.'

The slaughter was brutal, resulting in decapitations and rivers of blood.

Thus, the Wuxiang Sect was reduced to mere dust in the annals of history.

Standing before the main hall, Yang Zhenshan gazed out at the pagodas and pavilions of the Wuxiang Sect, his hands clasped behind his back.

"Father, all has been cleared," Yang Minghao announced, approaching his side.

"Hmm," Yang Zhenshan responded with indifference.

The act of killing held no significance for him.

Yang Minghao, also unconcerned with the fate of the Wuxiang Sect disciples, surveyed the surrounding pagodas with a slight frown. "These Buddhist towers are quite an eyesore!"

"Leave them for now. These towers form the basis of the Protective Array," Yang Zhenshan replied.

Wuxiang Sect's formidable Guardian Array, known as the Nine Palace Trapped Dragon Formation, employed nine Buddhist towers as its foundation. Harnessing the cyclical generation and overcoming forces of the Five Elements, it generated a defensive shield capable of ensnaring and annihilating foes.

This Grand Array was classified as Second-Order Mid-grade. However, its residual power hinged on whether Yang Shenwu and Zhang Xian had succeeded in dismantling its core.

"Master, the array has been inspected. It remains largely intact, with only minor areas requiring repair!" Ning Yun announced, descending before Yang Zhenshan.

Yang Zhenshan nodded subtly. "And the treasury? Has it been accessed?"

"It was opened, but alas, it's completely empty!" Ning Yun replied with a hint of disappointment.

"Haha, an anticipated outcome!" Yang Zhenshan chuckled.

Whether it was Zhang Mo, or Yang Shenwu and Zhang Xian, their strategy of luring and eliminating numerous Martial Arts experts within Wuxiang Sect clearly indicated they had made thorough preparations for their escape; any valuable assets would have been long gone.

Ning Yun then turned, a smile returning to her face. "However, I've stumbled upon a veritable treasure land!"

"A treasure land? Pray tell, what sort of treasure land?" Yang Zhenshan inquired, his interest piqued.

"Master, please accompany me!"

Ning Yun guided Yang Zhenshan and Yang Minghao toward the rear of the Wuxiang Sect.

Before long, they reached a thriving grove of spirit fruit trees. Verdant and brimming with life, its serene aura remained untouched by the recent bloodshed.

"Master, observe!"

Ning Yun gestured toward several large trees at the grove's heart. Yet, Yang Zhenshan's gaze had already been captured by these very trees.

"These are Five Elements Fruit Trees!"

Yang Zhenshan circled the six prominent trees.

"I cannot be certain, but they appear to be Third Order Spirit Fruit Trees!" Ning Yun ventured.

Yang Zhenshan's eyes gleamed with recognition. "Indeed, these are Third Order Spirit Plants, specifically Five Elements Fruit Trees!"

Five Elements Spiritual Trees, a highly uncommon Third Order Spirit Tree, flourish only in locales rich in balanced Five Elements Spiritual Power. They possess the innate ability to accumulate and harmonize ambient Five Elements Spiritual Energy, thereby augmenting the density and equilibrium of the surrounding spiritual energy. This greatly benefits cultivators who practice Five Elements Skills, accelerating their cultivation progress and amplifying their magical power.

The fruits, wood, branches, and leaves of Five Elements Spiritual Trees are invaluable components in the refinement of advanced elixirs and potent magical treasures. Elixirs concocted from these materials exhibit remarkable effects, such as boosting cultivation, mending injuries, and fortifying the physique. Magical treasures crafted from them frequently embody the essence of the Five Elements, showcasing formidable power and exceptional stability.

Most crucially, Five Elements Spirit Fruit bestow the invaluable ability to aid in Core Formation, significantly enhancing the success rate for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage to achieve the coveted Jie Dan realm.

The thought of the Five Elements Spirit Fruit sent a wave of warmth through Yang Zhenshan's core.

Yet, the warmth swiftly subsided as the profound rarity of Five Elements Spirit Fruit came to mind.

While Five Elements Fruit Trees do bear Five Elements Spirit Fruit, the prerequisites for fruit production are exceptionally stringent. These trees mature only once every century, and at each maturation, they yield but a single attribute spirit fruit. Though still classified as Third Order Spirit Fruits, these lack the harmonization of the Five Elements.

For the trees to produce genuine Five Elements Spirit Fruits, a minimum of a thousand years is required, and the trees must be situated in an environment saturated with balanced Five Elements Spiritual Energy. Only under such ideal conditions might the Five Elements Fruit Trees possibly yield their most prized fruits.

It was evident that this location did not possess the required Five Elements balance. Situated near the Sea of Spirit, the Water Attribute Spiritual Energy was overwhelmingly abundant. Consequently, the water attribute of these six Five Elements Fruit Trees would be excessively dominant, meaning the fruits they bore would predominantly be of the water attribute.

Stroking his beard, Yang Zhenshan mused that the Spirit Source Land might harbor a location with harmonious Five Elements. However, even relocating them to the Spirit Source Land would necessitate another thousand years before Five Elements Spirit Fruits could be harvested.

A millennium was an unacceptably long wait.

Nevertheless, these Five Elements Fruit Trees were exceptionally rare Third Order Spirit Plants, and numerous Second-Order Spirit Plants of other varieties were also present. The acquisition of so many Spirit Plants represented a substantial gain.