Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1794 - 1088: Heavenly Sword True Monarch (Part 2)
Previously on Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather...
Don’t bother sending them separately, just send them all together.
Additionally, you can take out some inventory from the Spirit Source Land and send it together with the Ten Thousand Treasures Store and Hengshan Sect.
Yang Zhenshan summoned Yun Xiao and entrusted him with the escort personally.
In a few days, a massive fleet set off from the Yang Family Blessed Land.
Four Vermilion Bird Cloud Boats and twelve Flame Sun Golden Boats, carrying large quantities of elixirs, talismans, magical treasures, magic artifacts, etc., sailed eastward.
Starting from the Yang Family Blessed Land, passing through Taoyuan Mountain, and finally reaching Hengshan Sect, requires a long-distance flight of over one hundred thousand miles, and this journey is not peaceful.
Thus, the Spirit Source Land dispatched a powerful escort force, not only led personally by Yun Xiao, but also including Ding Qiu, Hong Fuxiu, Li Janning, Li Jian’an, Yang Qinghua, Lin Pingyang, and other Foundation Establishment cultivators for escort.
As the fleet sailed out from the Yang Family Blessed Land, it naturally caught the attention of those with intentions, and soon the news of the fleet’s departure spread across various factions.
The Yang Family Blessed Land has been closed for more than ten years, and this is the first public appearance since the Yang family’s Natural True Yang Immortal City battle, naturally drawing much attention.
What the Yang Family Blessed Land represents is not just the Yang family, but mainly the actions of Yang Zhenshan.
The reopening of the Yang Family Blessed Land means that Yang Zhenshan will come out of seclusion again.
After the news spread, various forces reacted differently.
First is the Sea of Spirit; the Wuzhen Taoist Palace has already withdrawn, and now the Sea of Spirit only has Xuanqing Sect and Illusion Moon Sect, yet the martial arts families of the Sea of Spirit have increased, with more than thirty Golden Body Realm martial artists.
The reason for so many is because the Yang family previously sold a large amount of resources in the Sea of Spirit.
Including Second-Order Spiritual Ore and Spirit Fruit, these ores and fruits granted many Innate Martial Artists the opportunity for Spirit Base Casting and Golden Body creation, resulting in many becoming Golden Body Realm martial artists in the Sea of Spirit.
However, the current level of the Sea of Spirit is evidently not enough for the Yang family; ordinary Golden Body Realm martial artists are simply unqualified to interact with the Yang family.
Of course, some individuals can still connect with the Yang family, given that Yang Zhenshan had cultivated many friendships in the Sea of Spirit back then, and most of them are still around.
Upon hearing the news of activity at the Yang Family Blessed Land in the Sea of Spirit, many people started having different thoughts.
Illusion Moon Sect, inside the Mirror Abyss Pavilion.
Yue E looked at the few people present, yet her thoughts drifted elsewhere.
At this moment, Yue E appeared much older than before, unable to smooth out the wrinkles at the corner of her eyes, her temples graying more, and even her cold eyes had become somewhat cloudy.
Years ago, although Yang Zhenshan rescued her, her Sea of Consciousness was severely damaged and still hasn’t fully recovered.
During these decades, not only did her cultivation not progress, but it has regressed significantly, and her lifespan has shortened considerably.
Currently, she seemed as if her lifespan was nearing its end, unable to conceal the aging coming from her body.
"Senior Yue E, when do you think we should visit Yang Family Blessed Land?"
Inside the pavilion, everyone’s gaze turned towards Yue E; it was Chu Lingxiao who spoke.
Eight people were present, all acquaintances of Yang Zhenshan: Yue E, Yue Qing, and Master Jing Shui from Illusion Moon Sect; Lin Daoyuan, Chu Lingxiao, and Master Yunxi from Xuanqing Sect; alongside Lu Fusheng and Lan Peng.
After the Yang family closed the Yang Family Blessed Land, Hidden Sword Mountain and Cangyu Mountain followed suit, leaving the Sea of Spirit once again neglected and forgotten.
Even the Guest Elder Hall on Mianyun Continent was abandoned by Hidden Sword Mountain.
Their purpose in gathering here now is to go to Yang Family Blessed Land and request to see Yang Zhenshan.
The Sky Cloud Sword Sect is fragmented, and the Yang family, Hidden Sword Mountain, and Cangyu Mountain sequentially sealed the mountains, causing panic across the Sea of Spirit.
Previously, they also attempted to meet Jian Changhe but were turned away by Hidden Sword Mountain.
Now they wish to meet Yang Zhenshan, which explains why Lu Fusheng and Lan Peng are here.
In terms of strength, Lu Fusheng and Lan Peng remain Golden Body Realm martial artists, but they are not qualified to be here; nonetheless, they have deep friendships with Yang Zhenshan.
Since Illusion Moon Sect and Xuanqing Sect intend to seek an audience with Yang Zhenshan, they invited Lu Fusheng and Lan Peng, hoping Yang Zhenshan would meet them out of old camaraderie.
Yue E snapped back to reality, saying, "Let’s set off tomorrow! You all should go together!"
"Senior, aren’t you going?" Chu Lingxiao asked.
Yue E shook her head, "I’ll pass, better let Master Jing Shui lead you!"
Sitting nearby, Lin Daoyuan also nodded, "Yes, Yun Xi will accompany you too."
The two of them are relics of the past era, with no future left in this world, so they don’t want to participate much in upcoming events, choosing to stay guard over Illusion Moon Sect and Xuanqing Sect.
Jing Shui rose, his expression relaxed, "Alright, we’ll set off tomorrow!"
Among those present, his strength was the greatest, surpassing Yue E and Lin Daoyuan.
Although Chu Lingxiao is currently a Divine Soul Realm martial artist, she is far inferior to Master Jing Shui.
Moreover, Master Jing Shui has deep camaraderie with Yang Zhenshan, making it suitable for him to lead the delegation.
After some discussion, they decided to head to the Yang Family Blessed Land to meet Yang Zhenshan tomorrow.
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Hidden Sword Mountain, at the extreme peak.
A young man lazily leaned against a green pine, with Que Lingyu looking at him helplessly.
"Haha, Little Que’er, why are you looking at me like that?" the man laughed.
"True Monarch, don’t you want to meet Yang Zhenshan?" Que Lingyu asked.
The young man in front was the Heavenly Sword True Monarch, reincarnated with a youthful body, possessing a strong Divine Soul. Although his cultivation was currently only early-stage Foundation Establishment, his power was tremendously fearsome.
Back when his Divine Soul had just awakened, he could slay Leng Xuan with a single sword. Now he not only possesses a body but has resumed cultivation, becoming much stronger than before.
"I do want to meet him, but not now," said the Heavenly Sword True Monarch with a playful smile, his demeanor like a mischievous youth.
"Why?" Que Lingyu asked, puzzled.
She held Yang Zhenshan in high regard; during his time at the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, his character and conduct were impeccable. Whether it’s White Cloud True Monarch or Que Lingyu, they trusted him immensely.
As for the matter of Yang Zhenshan taking people from Sky Cloud Sword Sect after White Cloud True Monarch’s disappearance, that was hardly significant.
White Cloud True Monarch was likely slain, and with Sky Cloud Sword Sect on the verge of collapse, what harm was it for Yang Zhenshan, one of its leaders, to take some followers away?
The Heavenly Sword True Monarch arose, leaping onto the green pine, standing atop the tree branches while gazing at the distant Cloud Sea and hazy mountains.
"Because it is not yet the final stage of the power struggle!"
"I need to lie low, waiting for the ultimate moment!"
While he has experienced rebirth, his power has not returned to its peak, and even if he does regain his peak strength, there is no certainty he can seize the final opportunity.
The cost of his reincarnation is that his lifespan won’t exceed a thousand years, and his True Spirit has been slightly damaged.
Though the current impact is minimal, he cannot undergo reincarnation again.
Meaning he only has this one chance; if he fails, he must await his end.
Further complicating matters, it’s unclear whether those ancient beings might also reincarnate?
Facing those ancient beings, whose lifetimes are unfathomable, the Heavenly Sword True Monarch must proceed with caution.
Therefore, before the ultimate opportunity arises, he must conceal himself well.
Hidden Sword Mountain and Cangyu Mountain’s closure isn’t due to Sky Cloud Sword Sect’s defeat in True Yang Immortal City, but because he has returned to Hidden Sword Mountain, requiring concealment, hence the mountain’s closure.
Upon hearing this, Que Lingyu stopped dwelling on why Heavenly Sword True Monarch wouldn’t meet Yang Zhenshan, instead questioning, "What exactly is this power struggle about?"
The Heavenly Sword True Monarch gazed afar, "A path to becoming a Taoist Master!"
Que Lingyu was startled, "What do you mean?"