Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1332: Chapter 859: Aren’t

"Who goes there?"

Lu Yang saw the crowd approaching the mountain gate and shouted.

"Yang Chengye of the Yang family, here to demand justice from the Xuanqing Sect!" Yang Chengye stood with his spear planted before him, his slightly plump body erect, exuding an invisible aura of dominance and pride. His voice, filled with oscillating True Yuan, echoed for miles, allowing even those who were merely there for the spectacle to hear clearly.

"Demand justice!" Lu Yang glanced at the miserable state of Wang Shanhu, his eyes twitching slightly.

He had been guarding the mountain gate for over a decade, and it was the first time he had seen someone bring Xuanqing Sect members to the Sect to demand justice.

Those gathered for the spectacle erupted into chatter upon hearing this.

"The Yang family, which Yang family?"

"Which other could it be, naturally the Yang family of Lake Garden!"

"They actually dare to come to the Xuanqing Sect to demand justice, have they gone mad?"

"Who knows, I heard the Yang family of Lake Garden’s ancestor is a Foundation Establishment Cultivator! That’s an Immortal Cultivator!"

"Can an Immortal Cultivator actually challenge the Xuanqing Sect?"

"An Immortal Cultivator naturally stands a cut above!"

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The so-called Lake Garden referred to the Spirit Fruit Garden near the lake in the north of Yang Family Town. The former Lian family was also called the Lian family of Lake Garden, and now the Yang family was also known as the Yang family of Lake Garden.

Immortal cultivation was relatively secretive in the Sea of Spirit, and most people were unaware of the situation, though some were informed about the affairs of Immortal Cultivators.

Yang Zhenshan had joined the Illusion Moon Sect with his Foundation Establishment cultivation, becoming a Guest Elder, something not considered a secret in the Sea of Spirit either.

Listening to the people’s discussions, Lu Yang realized the identities of those demanding justice before him.

"The Yang family of Lake Garden, how did Wang Shanhu provoke the Yang family of Lake Garden?"

He muttered secretly to himself.

"Please wait a moment, I will call for the elder guarding the gate to come and preside over justice," Lu Yang said politely.

This matter, if spoken of as large, was not large; if small, not small.

To have someone demanding justice at their doorstep somewhat tarnished the reputation of the Xuanqing Sect, yet with the Sect standing strong in the Sea of Spirit for three thousand years, such a matter couldn’t damage its prestige.

Lu Yang’s responsibility primarily was guarding the gate to protect against intruders or infiltrators, and addressing such demands for justice wasn’t really within his duties.

Thinking it over, he decided it was best to call the elder guarding the gate to handle it.

He tapped on the talismanic restriction beneath his feet, which promptly emitted a stream of light before dimming.

Lu Yang’s manner surprised Yang Chengye. Yang Chengye had expected to be scolded or driven away by the gate disciples and had even prepared for a fight, but unexpectedly, the deacon guarding the gate merely asked a question before calling for an elder to preside over justice.

With Lu Yang’s attitude, Yang Chengye had no recourse to press the issue and could only wait quietly.

Towards the back of the crowd, Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi were also observing the scene.

"The Xuanqing Sect is not entirely incompetent either," Yu Qingyi remarked softly.

"Of course, the Three Sects of Sea of Spirit have stood strong for three thousand years for a reason," Yang Zhenshan said with a smile while stroking his beard.

In the Sea of Spirit, the Three Sects undoubtedly stand at the pinnacle, akin to an exploitative class.

However, labeling them as evil villains would not be factual.

Similarly, the Nether Prison Sect is not some demonic sect; both are merely different factions with disputes arising from interests, not righteousness or evil.

Compared to them, the Soul-breaking Blade and Mo Xuanyu are quintessentially heretical, known for committing heinous acts to elevate their own cultivation and strength.

Although the Xuanqing Sect sometimes conducts itself overbearingly and exploits Martial Arts Families and Martial Arts Family resources, generally speaking, the Sect maintains boundaries, refraining from unbridled persecution of others.

Shortly after Lu Yang sent his message, an elderly man with white hair descended elegantly from Qingyun Peak.

Clad in a gray-white robe, the man exuded an air reminiscent of an immortal sage.

"Greetings, Elder Lu!" Lu Yang and the gate disciples hurriedly bowed to the elder.

Elder Lu surveyed the situation at the mountain gate, furrowing his brows, "What’s going on?"

"Reporting to Elder, for some unknown reason, the Yang family of Lake Garden has come bearing Wang Shanhu and others to demand justice!" Lu Yang simply explained.

Upon hearing this, Elder Lu squinted slightly, focusing on Wang Shanhu.

Lu Yang’s words sounded ordinary but subtly insinuated that the Wang family caused the issue.

This Elder Lu was indeed the ancestor of the Lu family and Lu Yang’s Great Uncle.

As for the relationship between the Wang and Lu families, to put it simply, they were at odds.

"What justice do you seek?" Elder Lu stepped forward and asked.

Yang Qinting quickly stepped up, saying, "Inner Sect Disciple Yang Qinting pays respects to Elder Lu!"

"Yang Qinting?" Elder Lu nodded slightly, "Is there something troubling you?"

"Disciple left the Sect the day before to return home, and this Deacon Wang pursued disciple along the way, intending to kill disciple. If not for the timely arrival of family elders, disciple would likely have perished at the bottom of the lake! I implore Elder Lu to seek justice for disciple!" Yang Qinting recounted the events briefly.

Elder Lu was perplexed, not understanding why Wang Shanhu would want to kill this disciple.

However, Lu Yang understood the situation and quickly whispered, "Elder, this Yang Qinting and Li Qianqian of the Li family are mutually affectionate, while Li Qianqian is betrothed to Wang Qisheng of the Wang family. I heard two days ago Li Qianqian and Wang Qisheng caused a disturbance at the Diligent Work Hall, even coming to blows."