Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1052: Chapter 726: Midnight Phantom (Part 2)

This person is truly too bizarre, every move exudes strangeness, as if they are not facing a person, but a wisp of smoke or a cold breeze.

As his combat becomes more urgent, the noise he causes also grows louder.

Lv Hua was awakened too, but he did not make a move. He just stood quietly under the eaves watching.

The elongated eyes revealed a grave expression.

The difference was too obvious!

It seemed that person had been toying with Li Chang and Wang Lei from the beginning, always dodging their attacks without any intention to strike back.

Lv Hua glanced at the direction of the main house, which remained as quiet as ever, devoid of any movement, dismissing his plans to intervene.

His strength was not as good as Wang Lei and Li Chang’s, and he didn’t have any rapport with them, so acting rashly might actually get in the way.

Inside the main house, Yang Zhenshan actually stood by the window, coldly observing the battle outside.

When Wang Lei broke through the door earlier, he had already returned from the Spirit Source Land, watching every move as they besieged that vague figure.

He knew Wang Lei and Li Chang’s strength very well, and he also noticed some things about this sudden stranger.

The opponent’s figure was very vague, even under Wang Lei and Li Chang’s attacks, the figure remained a shadowy blur, with no discernible features, not even clothing, just a fuzzy silhouette.

Clearly, this was an Innate Martial Artist who had cultivated a spirituality Cultivation Technique.

The cultivation was likely at the Qi Sea Realm, but because of the spirituality, his combat style appeared particularly eerie.

What kind of spirituality could have such an effect?

Yang Zhenshan slightly lowered his eyes, his mind pondering the Cultivation Techniques he’d seen at the Ten Thousand Skill Pavilion.

Human like a specter, following like a shadow!

For a moment, he couldn’t really figure out what kind of Cultivation Technique this was, mainly because the techniques he’d seen were few, merely names and simple introductions at the Ten Thousand Skill Pavilion.

Time ticked by, and that figure, like a specter, darted amidst Li Chang and Wang Lei’s attack, mockingly evading repeated deadly strikes.

About half an hour later, the person seemed to have had enough fun, suddenly leaping onto the roof, and swiftly floating away into the distance, leaving just a gradually fading silhouette.

Wang Lei and Li Chang were full of anger, their eyes blazing with indignation but helpless, staring as the figure vanished under the cold moonlight, until it was completely obscured in the thick ink of the night.

With hearts full of unwillingness, yet forced to accept this powerless reality.

A moment later, they dragged their slightly weary bodies back to the main house door, standing orderly, faces full of guilt and self-reproach, and in unison pleaded for punishment: "Subordinates are incompetent, please punish us, Family Head!"

Their voices carried traces of frustration and annoyance, sounding especially clear in the silent night.

Inside, Yang Zhenshan heard the voices, slowly opened the door, and the cold moonlight poured into the room, illuminating his calm face. He looked at the two of them calmly, asking softly: "How do you feel?"

Li Chang slightly frowned, his tone carrying a hint of defeat, honestly replied: "It feels a bit helpless!"

Wang Lei hurriedly chimed in, a face full of unwillingness: "Hmm, that person’s movement technique is extremely eerie, several times I was about to strike him, but every time it was in vain."

At this moment, Lv Hua stepped forward thoughtfully, his brows knitted in thought, seemingly sorting through the details in his mind, mumbled: "This kind of Cultivation Technique should have limitations! Such a magical movement technique, if without flaw, would be unreasonable."

Yang Zhenshan heard this, gently stroking his beard, a faint smile appearing on his face, slowly said: "Did any of you notice his shadow?"

"Shadow?" Wang Lei and Li Chang exchanged glances upon hearing this, eyes full of confusion, then simultaneously shook their heads.

Their focus had been entirely drawn by the specter-like movement technique of the figure earlier, completely ignoring any abnormalities about the shadow.

"His shadow is more complete than his figure, it should be a Cultivation Technique related to shadows!"

Yang Zhenshan pondered a moment, continued saying: "Perhaps you were always battling with just his shadow!"

This was only his speculation, but he felt that this guess might be true.

"Possibly!" Lv Hua nodded, "Family Head, is his cultivation at the Earth Evil Stage?"

"Yes!" Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard and nodded slightly.

Lv Hua looked at Yang Zhenshan, his voice somewhat deepened, saying: "Can the Family Head catch him?"

Yang Zhenshan chuckled, "I don’t know, I haven’t yet figured out how to break his Cultivation Technique!"

Lv Hua took a deep breath, "It seems we need to be more cautious in the future!"

During these days, he already gained significant insight into many affairs of the Sea of Spirit, but he still felt ignorant.

"Yes, caution is correct, but it doesn’t mean we have to be overly restrained!"

Yang Zhenshan waved his hand as he spoke.

Although that person is bizarre, it hasn’t reached the point where he feels helpless.

After all, that person’s cultivation is only at the Qi Sea Stage, and he has already progressed to the Earth Evil Stage.

This small difference in realm is still enough for him to suppress the opponent.

"Everyone go to sleep, tomorrow we’ll talk!"

With that, Yang Zhenshan closed the door.

They didn’t discuss the identity or origin of that person because there was no need.

They had only just arrived here, having nothing to do with the local people and forces, surely the opponent wasn’t after them.

The opponent must have been targeting the Lingxi Yang Family, with few enemies against the Lingxi Yang Family, likely only the Nanqing Xiang Family had such thoughts to investigate.

Returning to the Spiritual Spring Mountain courtyard, Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard in contemplation for a moment.

The Nanqing Xiang Family is a nuisance; a solution must be found!

But for now, they really can’t handle the Nanqing Xiang Family.

Although the Nanqing Xiang Family is only a small clan in the Sea of Spirit, they are a formidable enemy to them.

This matter can only be approached slowly, no rush.

Fortunately, this time, the Nanqing Xiang Family only sent someone to investigate, without directly taking action.

"Are they also wary of me? Indeed, just a small clan; in the Sea of Spirit, they have to act cautiously, when facing strangers, they can’t just strike!"

"This matter should be able to drag on for a few days!"

With this thought, Yang Zhenshan went to the courtyard, sitting beside Yu Qingyi, and began cultivating.

The next morning.

Yang Zhenshan and Lv Hua left the Lingxi Mountain, heading not elsewhere but to the northern forest of Lingxi Mountain.

"Greetings, Family Head!"

In the forest, Chen Zhongshu and three guards had been waiting for a while.

The thirty or so sailors and guards he brought along have now become Chen Zhongshu’s spies, gathering information from all around during these days.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work!" Yang Zhenshan smiled.

Chen Zhongshu laughed, "What’s so hard about this, hehe, after coming here, I realize we were frogs at the bottom of a well!"

After arriving at the Sea of Spirit, Chen Zhongshu changed a lot, becoming more cheerful, unlike his previously somber demeanor.

It might be because witnessing the prosperity and magic of the Sea of Spirit made him let go of his past attachment to Da Rong, pursuing new aspirations.

Yang Zhenshan laughed, "I’m glad you don’t mind the workload!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and immediately three figures appeared beside him.

They were none other than Zhou Tianci, An Yuxing, and Liang Shengze.

Upon appearing, the three began to examine the surroundings.

"Is this the Sea of Spirit? Where’s the sea?" An Yuxing turned his head around looking at the surroundings.

Yang Zhenshan had informed them about the situation here. Of course, he had also briefed them in advance about today’s visit.

"The sea is over there, not a place we can tread yet!" Yang Zhenshan pointed towards the southeast, smiling.

"Oh, doesn’t seem special!" An Yuxing remarked.

"There are many special places, you’ll know in time!"

Yang Zhenshan said: "Let’s handle the main task, this relates to whether we can obtain more Cultivation Techniques; you can’t afford to mess up!"

Zhou Tianci laughed, "Don’t worry, we know the importance of this task!"