Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1511 - 943: Negotiation

After handing the Fang family’s matters to Hong Fuxiu and Kou Ta, Yang Zhenshan continued to stay on the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, refining the Soul Suppressing Lock, while in Wuxiang City, Yang Mingzhi and Yang Minghao were in charge.

After the Xuanqing Sect and family army of the North Route broke through Xianling City, they advanced eastward along the edge of the Yunxiao Mountain Range, capturing territory through warfare; while the South Route’s Illusion Moon Sect combined with three thousand Yujing Guards pushed southward along the Yi River, sowing fear among the people in the southern areas of the Nether Prison Sect.

In just over ten days, the two armies had already penetrated deep into the heartland of the Nether Prison Sect, particularly the Northern Route army, which was less than a thousand miles away from the Nether Prison Sect’s base.

The army advanced as if entering an unoccupied land, a situation that caught many by surprise.

The reason for this was firstly due to the battle of Wuxiang City where the Nether Prison Sect suffered a great defeat. Upon news spreading, families affiliated with the Nether Prison Sect were filled with fear, not daring to confront the army from the Sea of Spirit, causing little significant resistance against the two armies.

Secondly, it was because the time was too rushed. The Nether Prison Sect itself hadn’t even reacted; they hadn’t yet accepted the fact of their defeat at Wuxiang City, let alone imagined that the army from the Sea of Spirit dared to penetrate their heartland.

Additionally, numerous conflicting voices emerged within the Nether Prison Sect following the defeat, making it impossible for the high echelon of the Nether Prison Sect to form a unified opinion, leading to the current worsening situation.

At this point, apart from seeking peace, the Nether Prison Sect had no other choice.

The battle continues!

Both Wang Henglie and Sheng Youhuang feared being slashed by the Green Gold Sword.

Therefore, when Yun Xiao led the North Route army into the heartland of the Nether Prison Sect, the Nether Prison Sect requested mediation from Qingli Immortal City.

Yun Ge was naturally willing to mediate this matter, promptly sending people to Wuxiang City to find Jian Changhe and express his intentions.

Another few days passed.

A magnificent flying boat crossed the Yunxiao Mountain Range and arrived at Wuxiang City.

Soon after, Wang Henglie and Sheng Youhuang also arrived at Wuxiang City.

The tripartite meeting began, and negotiations commenced.

Within the Four-direction Hall, Jian Changhe and Yun Ge sat beside the tea table, leisurely savoring the tea.

"Has True Monarch been in seclusion recently?" Jian Changhe asked.

"No, the East has been unsettled recently, and Master has been troubled by it!" Yun Ge replied.

"I see!" Jian Changhe pondered and then said, "In a few days, I’ll visit True Monarch, and I request Brother Yun Ge to inform him in advance."

"No problem!" Yun Ge replied with a smile.

The relationship between the White Cloud Immortal City and Hidden Sword Mountain is quite complex; neither enemies nor allies.

This needs to be traced back to the time before White Cloud True Monarch formed his Core. At that time, Heavenly Sword True Monarch was the only Golden Core cultivator in the Yunxiao Mountain Range, while White Cloud True Monarch was a nondescript Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Before forming his Core, White Cloud True Monarch had visited Heavenly Sword True Monarch and, in return, Heavenly Sword True Monarch generously instructed White Cloud True Monarch on various matters to heed while forming his Core.

Later, after successfully forming his Core, White Cloud True Monarch once again visited Hidden Sword Mountain, and Heavenly Sword True Monarch cordially received him, resulting in a bond of friendship between the two.

White Cloud True Monarch selected White Cloud Immortal City as his Dao Field, also receiving approval from Heavenly Sword True Monarch.

At that time, White Cloud Immortal City was actually the territory of Hidden Sword Mountain, but Heavenly Sword True Monarch did not value White Cloud Immortal City, hence he granted it to White Cloud True Monarch.

Later, a Demon Venerable appeared among the Yun Que Clan of Cangyu Mountain, establishing the tripartite situation in the Yunxiao Mountain Range.

Hidden Sword Mountain, Cangyu Mountain, and White Cloud Immortal City are all in Yunxiao Immortal City, with the three Golden Core level powerhouses led by Heavenly Sword True Monarch as the strongest, so before Heavenly Sword True Monarch’s ascension, both White Cloud Immortal City and Cangyu Mountain followed his leadership.

Thus, these three forces formed a small team to jointly resist the hostility from the Wanhua Mountain Range.

In those days, the relationship between Hidden Sword Mountain, Cangyu Mountain, and White Cloud Immortal City was similar to the previous relationship among the three sects of the Sea of Spirit. However, the three sects of the Sea of Spirit originated from the same source, holding a closer relationship, whereas Hidden Sword Mountain, Cangyu Mountain, and White Cloud Immortal City united to face the hostility from the Wanhua Mountain Range.

Therefore, at that time, the three powers were allies.

Until Heavenly Sword True Monarch ascended, the alliance among the three powers was broken; losing Heavenly Sword True Monarch meant Hidden Sword Mountain lost its equal status with Cangyu Mountain and White Cloud Immortal City, naturally failing to maintain the tripartite balance.

Fearing White Cloud True Monarch’s ambition towards its own inheritance and foundation, Hidden Sword Mountain closed its mountain gate, isolating itself from worldly matters, thus obscuring its name previously, which is also why Hidden Sword Mountain allowed the three sects of the Sea of Spirit to drift away.

Due to the lack of trust between Hidden Sword Mountain and White Cloud Immortal City, over the past centuries, their relationship has grown much more complex.

Neither is an ally like before, nor can they be considered enemies.

White Cloud True Monarch still remembers Heaven Sword True Monarch’s favor, but among his disciples, quite a few covet Hidden Sword Mountain.

So, the concerns of Hidden Sword Mountain are not unfounded.

As for why Hidden Sword Mountain abruptly changed its strategy now and opened the mountain gate, firstly, it was due to the threat from the Nether Prison Sect, forcing Jian Changhe to step out to protect the Sea of Spirit; Hidden Sword Mountain could tolerate the departure of the three sects of the Sea of Spirit but could not tolerate the Nether Prison Sect occupying the Sea of Spirit.

Secondly, it is because Jian Changhe knows that White Cloud True Monarch harbors no ambition towards Hidden Sword Mountain, and he no longer holds great wariness towards White Cloud True Monarch.

Jian Changhe and Yun Ge sat at the tea table, casually chatting, and the atmosphere between them was relaxed and pleasant.