Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1709 - 1043: Welcome, True Monarch! (Part 2)

"Welcome True Monarch!"

"Welcome True Monarch!"

"Welcome True Monarch!"

The cries echoed continuously, not a respectful salutation, but a mix of joy and a cry of relief after surviving a disaster.

And amidst their cries, the previously frozen forests suddenly sprouted countless vines.

The vines shattered ice trees, crushed layers of ice crystals, transforming into a sea of green that covered the originally frozen world, revitalizing the dilapidated mountain wilderness with infinite vitality.

Yet beneath this infinite vitality was a strong killing intent.

Those toxins, those tough snake scales, in the seemingly fragile vines were like bubbles that burst at a touch.

In front of a Golden Core Cultivator, Second-Order demon beasts are not much different from ants.

Golden Core Cultivators have the power to turn decay into magic; in Yang Zhenshan’s hands, even a single fragile vine could inflict lethal damage on a Second-Order demon beast.

In the span of a breath, over a hundred Poison Fang Vipers had all turned into corpses.

...

Inside the suspended building on the cliff.

Yang Zhenshan stood by the window, gazing at the vast expanse of mountains.

Wen Yu and Wen Qiao stood behind him, their faces still somewhat pale, though their breath had stabilized.

Yang Zhenshan withdrew his gaze, waved his sleeve, and took out several porcelain bottles.

"Today you worked hard, consider this your reward!"

During the battle at Little Cloud Peak, Wen Yu and Wen Qiao persisted for two hours; though they nearly faced total annihilation, they awaited Yang Zhenshan’s arrival and secured Little Cloud Peak.

The Sect should reward them, and the reward should not be too meager.

Yang Zhenshan simply decided to spend from his own pocket to give them the reward first.

One top-grade Demon Yuan Pill, three high-grade Demon Yuan Pills.

For Yang Zhenshan now, a top-grade Demon Yuan Pill isn’t worth much, just a little effort.

Wen Yu received the porcelain bottle, "Subordinate thanks the True Monarch for the gift!"

Yang Zhenshan nodded, went to the nearby tea table and sat down, "Currently, many demon beasts are fleeing from the Wanhua Mountain Range to the Yunxiao Mountain Range. Next, Little Cloud Peak will surely face more demon beast attacks."

"Not just Little Cloud Peak; there are now many demon beasts hidden in the eastern Yunxiao Mountains, so your task ahead is heavy, requiring you to eradicate these demon beasts!"

Wen Yu was startled, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "True Monarch, why are the demon beasts from the Wanhua Mountain Range coming here?"

Yang Zhenshan chuckled, "Some events happened in the Wanhua Mountain Range, forcing these demon beasts to flee in all directions. You don’t need to worry about that; you just need to stop these demon beasts from further intruding into the Yunxiao Mountains!"

"But my strength is weak, I’m afraid I can’t hold off so many demon beasts!" Wen Yu said in a deep voice.

"Don’t worry, I’ve already sent word to Green Feathered Mountain, Hidden Sword Mountain, and Sea of Spirit; their support will arrive soon! However, they’re unfamiliar with the terrain here, so you’ll need to lead them in eradicating the demon beasts lurking in the mountains!" Yang Zhenshan said.

Wen Yu’s eyes brightened, "This subordinate understands and will eradicate all these demon beasts!"

Yang Zhenshan looked at Wen Yu with approval, casually tossing his Jade Token to her.

"This is my token; with it, you may command the cultivators of each peak!"

This token is not the one that grants entry to the Spirit Source Land but rather the Supreme Elder Token given by the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

Nominally, Hidden Sword Mountain, Cangyu Mountain, and the Yang family from the Sea of Spirit all count as Elder Peak of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect. Wen Yu, with this token, can command the cultivators from these three sides.

Of course, this involves only the supporting cultivators, not the internal affairs of these three places.

Even for Yang Zhenshan, interfering in the internal affairs of Hidden Sword Mountain and Cangyu Mountain is out of the question; it is an understanding among the five Golden Core cultivators.

After the matter was explained, Wen Yu and Wen Qiao took their leave, while Yang Zhenshan decided to stay at Little Cloud Peak, waiting for the support from each peak to arrive before leaving.

He feared that the moment he left, a horde of demon beasts would come to attack Little Cloud Peak.

"Aunt, what reward did the True Monarch give?"

Just after leaving the suspended building, Wen Qiao couldn’t help but ask.

A Golden Core True Monarch’s reward must not be an ordinary item, and Yang Zhenshan is renowned for his alchemy skills, which filled Wen Qiao with anticipation for Yang Zhenshan’s reward.

Wen Yu opened the porcelain bottle, looking at the elixirs inside.

"High-grade Demon Yuan Pill!"

Her eyes lit up, and a faint smile appeared on her face.

Although a high-grade Demon Yuan Pill is far from a top-grade Demon Yuan Pill, it is still a very rare Spirit Pill for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

One high-grade Demon Yuan Pill can equal twenty or thirty years of hard cultivation.

"It’s actually a high-grade Demon Yuan Pill, True Monarch’s generosity is truly exceptional!" Wen Qiao said excitedly.

Currently, he has a cultivation at the mid-stage Foundation Establishment; if assisted with a high-grade Demon Yuan Pill, he is confident in breaking through to the late-stage Foundation Establishment within ten years, otherwise, it may take him forty to fifty years to break through.

Wen Yu opened the remaining porcelain bottles and checked them one by one.

When she saw the top-grade Demon Yuan Pill, her body halted abruptly, and her breathing intensified.

"This is, a top-grade Demon Yuan Pill!" Wen Qiao exclaimed.

Wen Yu took a deep breath, stabilizing her restless Heart Spirit.

A top-grade Demon Yuan Pill, it is indeed a Jie Dan Spirit Object, even though its value is relatively lower compared to other Jie Dan Spiritual Objects, its value, however low, is a Jie Dan Spirit Object, an existence that countless Foundation Establishment cultivators covet.

Despite Yang Zhenshan casually producing a top-grade Demon Yuan Pill, it’s a misconception that top-grade Demon Yuan Pills are easily obtainable. In truth, they are challenging to refine, otherwise, the Ten Thousand Treasures Store wouldn’t place such importance on alchemists who can refine top-grade Demon Yuan Pills.

Wen Yu’s cultivation has already reached the late-stage Foundation Establishment, just a step away from the peak of Foundation Establishment. If all goes well, she would attempt to break through to Core Formation in three to fifty years at the end of her lifespan, finishing her life in that way.

This is the fate of most Foundation Establishment cultivators; any still harboring hope for Core Formation would attempt to break through at the end of their lifespan, ultimately dying from a failed attempt.

Wen Yu too has made preparations for Core Formation, but Jie Dan Spirit Objects are too rare for her; over a century, she managed only to obtain a single Mandala.

Just one Mandala still hasn’t been refined into Forget River Dew.

A single top-grade Demon Yuan Pill certainly won’t allow her to achieve Core Formation, but at least it gives her a slight chance in an almost impossible endeavor.

Moreover, this top-grade Demon Yuan Pill isn’t necessarily for her own use; she could reserve it for the younger generation of the Wen family.

"This matter must be kept confidential and not disclosed to anyone, including family members!" Wen Yu said sternly.

Wen Qiao was taken aback, then nodded, "Nephew understands!"

"Hmm! These two high-grade Demon Yuan Pills are for you; quickly enhance your cultivation. Don’t let the True Monarch’s expectations down!" Wen Yu added.

Yang Zhenshan gave them four Demon Yuan Pills, which clearly implied that the top-grade Demon Yuan Pill was for Wen Yu, and the high-grade Demon Yuan Pills included Wen Qiao’s share.

"Hmm!" Wen Qiao nodded heavily.