Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1437 - 907: Newly Advanced Divine Soul Realm Expert Zhang Xian (Part 2)

He was dressed in a moon-white robe with dark patterns and wide sleeves, carrying himself with poise and grace, truly embodying "as bright as the sun and moon embracing the world, as solemn as the wind under the pine trees."

Zhang Xian was very young, not yet two hundred years old, but he was already a powerhouse in the Divine Soul Realm.

"Why?" Lin Daoyuan asked.

"There’s hatred in my heart!" Zhang Xian’s face was jade-like, his voice clear.

Lin Daoyuan fell silent!

Hatred in Zhang Xian’s heart?

Hatred for what? Naturally, it was the Nether Prison Sect!

The Wuxiang Sect suffered heavy losses due to the war with the Nether Prison Sect, and among those who died in the battle were his friends, mentors, fellow disciples, and his younger generations.

His hatred for the Nether Prison Sect is not surprising; it would be strange if he didn’t hate them.

But can the Three Sects of the Sea of Spirit fight against the Nether Prison Sect?

Zhang Xian looked at the silent Lin Daoyuan and said quietly, "Are you afraid, senior?"

"This isn’t just my own matter?" Lin Daoyuan replied.

"No, this is indeed your own issue. The Sword Dao favors breaking over bending; senior’s cultivation hasn’t progressed for a long time, right? Perhaps you should reflect on your own problems!" Zhang Xian’s eyes were exceptionally sharp.

He was still young and had the vigor of youth.

Having just broken through, he was at the height of his spirit.

He bore hatred in his heart, so he sought to eradicate the hatred to perfect his state of mind.

Lin Daoyuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing deeply into the mountains of the Yunxiao Mountain Range.

"You think too simply; now the relationship between the Sea of Spirit and the Nether Prison Sect is no longer just an issue between the two parties!" he murmured.

A flash of crimson light appeared in Zhang Xian’s eyes, fleetingly.

"Because of Qingli Immortal City?"

"It’s White Cloud Immortal City. White Cloud Immortal City does not wish for disturbances around the Yunxiao Mountain Range!" Lin Daoyuan said.

Zhang Xian stepped forward, "Precisely, for this reason, we must act proactively, White Cloud Immortal City will support us!"

Lin Daoyuan was taken aback and turned to look at him in surprise.

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Xian’s gaze lowered, his voice becoming somber, "Since White Cloud Immortal City doesn’t want chaos around the Yunxiao Mountain Range, they certainly won’t let us escalate the matter."

"We initiate the war, White Cloud Immortal City will surely help us conclude it!"

Lin Daoyuan furrowed his brow slightly, perhaps Zhang Xian’s words were not incorrect, once the Sea of Spirit and Nether Prison Sect resumed fighting, White Cloud Immortal City would undoubtedly intervene to mediate.

But in this way, the Sea of Spirit would have offended White Cloud Immortal City and tarnished their reputation.

Lin Daoyuan did not wish to offend White Cloud Immortal City, especially now White Cloud Immortal City was at its peak, particularly having established Qingli Immortal City, bringing many benefits to the Xuanqing Sect.

"This matter still needs discussion, I cannot decide alone!"

Zhang Xian took a deep look at Lin Daoyuan, chose not to continue persuading, and said, "I will visit Senior Yue E!"

He hadn’t given up, since Lin Daoyuan was indecisive, he would first persuade the Illusion Moon Sect.

So long as the Illusion Moon Sect agreed, the Xuanqing Sect would also be unable to refuse.

"Farewell!" Zhang Xian cupped his hands, saluted, and turned to leave.

Lin Daoyuan watched the departing figure with knitted brows.

...

Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau.

Yang Zhenshan also knew about Zhang Xian’s promotion to the Divine Soul Realm, but he wasn’t particularly concerned about it.

As long as Zhang Xian didn’t provoke him, he was not inclined to stir trouble with the Wuxiang Sect either.

As for the interests of the Spirit Source Land in the Sea of Spirit, it’s better to yield when necessary, rather than fight to the death over trivial benefits.

Despite the Sea of Spirit being the largest market for Spirit Source Land, the main outlet, the profits obtained from the Sea of Spirit are far less than those from Qingli Immortal City.

In terms of low-grade resources, the Sea of Spirit is undoubtedly very abundant.

However, in second-order resources, the Sea of Spirit seems rather barren.

In contrast, Qingli Immortal City has a vast market of second-order resources, not only various spiritual medicines, spirit ores, spirit fruits, mutant beasts, etc., but also elixirs, magic artifacts, talismans, arrays, etc.

In simple terms, the Sea of Spirit is a low-end market, Qingli Immortal City is a high-end market, while White Cloud Immortal City is an even higher-end market.

Currently, Spirit Source Land is preparing to enter White Cloud Immortal City, not seeking substantial profits, but aiming to establish footholds for more avenues to acquire high-end resources.

These matters naturally did not require Yang Zhenshan to worry personally, Ziwei Tower had its plans and procedures.

Therefore, the Sea of Spirit now just serves as a dumping ground for Spirit Source Land, providing a large amount of spirit stones but failing to provide high-grade resources.

Even now, if Spirit Source Land abandoned the Sea of Spirit, Yang Zhenshan would not mind.

Thus, upon receiving news of Zhang Xian’s breakthrough, Yang Zhenshan merely responded indifferently and paid no further attention.

Rather than Zhang Xian’s breakthrough, he placed more importance on Yunxiao’s breakthrough.

Just one day after Zhang Xian’s breakthrough, Yunxiao ascended to late-stage Foundation Establishment, Yang Zhenshan even went to Xuanqing Sect personally to deliver a congratulatory gift to Yunxiao.

After returning from Xuanqing Sect, Yang Zhenshan also went into retreat.

During this time his cultivation had also improved significantly.

First obtained the Seven Treasures Soul Suppressing Tower, and then refined the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron, a top-grade magical treasure, and a lifebound magical treasure, not only greatly enhancing Yang Zhenshan’s strength but also accelerating his cultivation.

A lifebound magical treasure is not just a treasure, but part of a Foundation Establishment cultivator’s body, bringing not only combat prowess but also aiding in cultivation.

The Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron originates from the Qingmu Longevity Scripture, sharing a common origin, inherently advantageous for cultivating the Qingmu Longevity Scripture.

Moreover, Yang Zhenshan’s Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron was fused with the Water of Transformation, containing the ’maternal essence of life’, perfectly aligned with the Qingmu Longevity Scripture.

One could say the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron was like an accelerator for Yang Zhenshan’s cultivation, significantly enhancing his efficiency.

In the quiet chamber, Yang Zhenshan sat cross-legged on a mat, gazing vacantly at the ground before him.

"Something seems off!"

"The Qingmu Longevity Scripture seems different now!"

"What is this?"

He murmured softly, various thoughts like raindrops on banana leaves, falling upon his heart.

Just now, while circulating the Qingmu Longevity Scripture, something abnormal occurred.

Mana flowed through his body as usual, yet he felt his mana seemed to have acquired something unusual.

"Could it be the change brought by Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron?"

He pondered long, without understanding.

After a moment of hesitation, he took out a seed of the Tiaoist Intent Sacred Lotus and swallowed it down.

The seed of the Tiaoist Intent Sacred Lotus has the effect of enhancing comprehension of the Heaven and Earth Dao Intent. Although this effect isn’t substantial for Yang Zhenshan now, it’s better than nothing.

Moreover, at critical moments, the seed of the Tiaoist Intent Sacred Lotus is indeed useful.

Yang Zhenshan couldn’t comprehend the change earlier, so he hoped the seed of the Tiaoist Intent Sacred Lotus could bring some inspiration.

After the seed entered his stomach, Yang Zhenshan felt his thoughts suddenly clear, and chaotic notions vanished without a trace.

Then he began reciting the Purifying Heart Divine Spell, a spell with the effect of purifying the body and mind, eliminating distractions, stabilizing the heart and spirit, enabling the mortal soul to enter tranquility, reflecting back on the Dao Heart, entering a state of serenity.

With the seed of the Tiaoist Intent Sacred Lotus and the Purifying Heart Divine Spell, Yang Zhenshan entered a state of mind as calm as water, his divine thought clear.

He circulated the Qingmu Longevity Scripture, meticulously perceiving the changes within his body’s mana.

Cycle after cycle, one Grand Circulation ending, then starting another.

Currently, Yang Zhenshan’s Divine Soul is extraordinarily strong, not needing to worry about the Divine Soul Power being unable to sustain the mana circulation.

Time slowly elapsed, no one knows how much time passed, Yang Zhenshan consumed another lotus seed.

He was like one possessed, oblivious to everything, desiring only to elucidate the changes in the Qingmu Longevity Scripture.

His heart fully immersed in it, mana in his body continually circulating, mouth ceaselessly reciting the Purifying Heart Divine Spell, one lotus seed after another ingested.

Currently, the Daoist Intent Sacred Lotuses in the Spiritual Spring Lake are numerous, a total of three hundred and sixty plants, producing more than three thousand lotus seeds every twenty years.

Although Yang Zhenshan has included the lotus seeds in the Spirit Source Land’s merit exchange system, he still holds a considerable number of seeds.