Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1691 - 1033: Search and Deduction (Part 2)

Yang Zhenshan was also unclear about what the Reincarnation Realm really was; anyway, the restrictions of the Heavenly Constitution Road included a ban on delving deeply into the Reincarnation Realm.

Among the many forces in the Wanhua Central Domain, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was undoubtedly a top-tier power.

With the strength of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, it could naturally stir up the winds and rains in the Wanhua Mountain Range.

But Yang Zhenshan didn’t understand why the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion would go to such great lengths for a mere Longevity True Monarch.

Longevity True Monarch was just a Golden Core Middle Stage cultivator, not considered a strong figure within the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.

Yang Zhenshan fell into deep thought, realizing these major forces held secrets beyond his reach; some matters required more than cultivation—they demanded background and identity.

Yang Zhenshan was just a Loose Cultivator among Golden Core cultivators, and the entire Sky Cloud Sword Sect was merely an Independent Cultivator Alliance.

Comparing with top-tier forces like the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and even some Demon Clans in the Wanhua Mountain Range, Sky Cloud Sword Sect paled in comparison.

He couldn’t figure out the mysteries involved, but since the people from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion came, naturally he had to go meet them.

Yang Zhenshan glanced at the Furnace of Eight Trigrams before him, shook his head helplessly, "Zongyuan, you can use this furnace of elixir as practice!"

An entire furnace of Tongming Pill was wasted just like that, truly a pity.

Knowing Tongming Pill also required third-stage Spiritual Objects, which were relatively scarce resources for Yang Zhenshan.

Managing to refine a furnace of Tongming Pill, yet it ended up wasted, leaving him somewhat disheartened.

"Oh, alright!" Yang Zongyuan scratched his head, responding with some embarrassment.

He also knew he definitely couldn’t successfully refine this furnace of Tongming Pill.

Yang Zhenshan ignored his difficulty, with a flicker of his figure, he returned to the courtyard of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect’s cave house, followed by Ma Qiuyan naturally.

"Go handle your affairs, I’m going to see White Cloud True Monarch!"

Yang Zhenshan said, heading out of the cave house towards the direction of Jade Sky Hall.

Upon arriving at Jade Sky Hall, he found everyone present, even Yun Xiao was there.

Clearly, White Cloud True Monarch had called everyone out, even Jian Changhe, who was in seclusion.

Yang Zhenshan greeted the crowd, then took his seat.

"Why have people from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion come to our Sky Cloud Sword Sect?" Yang Zhenshan asked.

White Cloud True Monarch sighed helplessly, "Whatever their purpose, when the time comes, we’ll go along with them!"

"Master sister!"

He looked at Que Lingyu, a hint of pleading in his gaze.

Que Lingyu understood his meaning, nodded gently, and said, "No worries, I still have the sense not to rashly offend the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."

"Good, good!" White Cloud True Monarch breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly afraid Que Lingyu would clash with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s people.

While the five were speaking, the people from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion arrived at White Cloud Immortal City.

White Cloud True Monarch led the crowd out of the city to welcome them.

"Sky Cloud Sword Sect welcomes the emissary of the Immortal Sect!"

Yang Zhenshan stood behind White Cloud True Monarch, bowing along with him.

Immortal Sect Emissary!

Well, to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, their Sky Cloud Sword Sect was indeed a small sect, making them merely weak Golden Core cultivators.

Form prevails over substance, and White Cloud True Monarch’s adaptability was normal.

Huagai looked at the respectful people of Sky Cloud Sword Sect and nodded in satisfaction, "White Cloud fellow Daoist, coming uninvited, I intrude on your sect!"

"Not at all, haha, True Monarch Huagai personally visits our Sky Cloud Sword Sect, it is indeed a blessing for us."

The two exchanged pleasantries, keeping the atmosphere rather amiable.

A moment later, White Cloud True Monarch led Huagai and the others into the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

Arriving at Jade Sky Hall, Yun Ge had already prepared refreshments and spirit fruits with the disciples, everyone took seats, and White Cloud True Monarch arranged for everyone to savor tea and feast.

During the banquet, Yang Zhenshan quietly observed the people from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.

True Monarch Huagai, True Monarch Jiechen, and True Monarch Dingchen, all were veteran Golden Core cultivators.

True Monarch Huagai and True Monarch Jiechen should have late-stage Golden Core cultivation, while True Monarch Dingchen was slightly weaker, but also had middle-stage Golden Core cultivation.

Generally, Golden Core cultivators from major forces are three times stronger than those from smaller forces, this gap stems from the experience, legacy, and resource foundations of the major forces.

Take Chi Yuan and Dingchen for example, Chi Yun’s Nanhua Sect was also a historically significant sect, but it was always quite thin, most often with only one Golden Core cultivator.

Nanhua Sect had some foundation but certainly couldn’t compare to top-tier forces like the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.

In terms of resources, Dingchen enjoyed more resources than Chi Yuan; with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s foundation, Dingchen could freely use any kind of third-stage Spiritual Objects.

In elixirs and Spiritual Artifacts, Dingchen received more than Chi Yuan, especially Spiritual Artifacts, which he could freely select.

Regarding cultivation experience, the insights and wisdom left by predecessors within the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion were countless, many things and secrets others couldn’t access could be casually asked within the sect.

While Yang Zhenshan was lost in thought, the friendly exchange between both sides concluded.

"White Cloud fellow Daoist, I believe you understand our purpose here, please make it convenient for us!" Huagai looked at White Cloud True Monarch, speaking softly.

White Cloud True Monarch laughed, "The emissary should know, our Sky Cloud Sword Sect would never oppose the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion!"

"Of course, we also understand such matters aren’t explained casually."

"Whatever the emissary wishes, our Sky Cloud Sword Sect will fully cooperate!"

Huagai heard this, gently nodded, "Then, please forgive us for any rudeness!"

As his words fell, True Monarch Jiechen, True Monarch Dingchen, and other Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion cultivators began to act.

More than twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators divided into four groups, holding a compass, they began searching the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

True Monarch Jiechen directly flew into the air, deploying the heavenly star disc for calculations.

Yang Zhenshan watched their actions, lowering his head silently.

They should be probing for traces of Longevity True Monarch.

With the methods of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, if there were any items related to Longevity True Monarch in the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, they could probably find them. Even a slight connection might be discovered.

At this moment, Yang Zhenshan could feel an invisible force surrounding him.

He furrowed his brow slightly; this probing method was quite impolite, more irritating than directly scanning with spiritual sense.

Spiritual sense scanning mostly checks others’ aura and Qi mechanisms, while True Monarch Jiechen likely used heavenly calculations to retrieve some of his past information.

Once, someone attempted to deduce Yang Zhenshan’s fate, it was the Pavilion Master Cangji of White Cloud Immortal City’s Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, and he died on the spot due to the backlash from the Heavenly Dao.

Yang Zhenshan was not very knowledgeable about the fate methods of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but truly feared True Monarch Jiechen might deduce something from him.

If the Life Realm Immortal Palace was deduced, it could potentially bring him significant trouble.

However, his worries were clearly excessive, the fate methods of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion hadn’t reached a level of omniscience. They could derive some information from others but generally wouldn’t use this deducing method.

Especially when facing Golden Core cultivators, they avoid using such methods unless necessary.

Golden Core cultivators possess Dao Intent, which connects with the Heaven and Earth Great Dao, deducing the fate of a Golden Core cultivator is akin to defying heaven.

Even True Monarch Jiechen, not to mention Heavenly Mechanism Master, wouldn’t dare to casually deduce a Golden Core cultivator’s fate.

Moreover, Huagai and his group visited many forces on their journey, meeting dozens of Golden Core cultivators and Demon Kings, they couldn’t dedicate themselves to comprehensively deducing the fate of each individual.

Actually, at this moment True Monarch Jiechen was merely seeking connections to Longevity True Monarch on Yang Zhenshan.

Clearly, Yang Zhenshan had never met Longevity True Monarch, nor had any contact with him.

Perhaps he had seen Longevity True Monarch at a trade meeting, but at that time, everyone hid their identities, Yang Zhenshan was unaware of who the Longevity True Monarch was.