Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1549 - 961: Chaotic Situation

At this moment, White Cloud Immortal City needs someone to take charge of the situation, but the White Cloud True Monarch does not show up, so who can take charge?

Could it be Yun Ge, Yun Fan, Yun Bi, these disciples of the White Cloud True Monarch?

If they had participated in the battle defending White Cloud Immortal City, they might now be able to take charge, but unfortunately, they ran away.

At the time, Cloud Sea felt helpless to reverse the situation, so he let them flee White Cloud Immortal City.

But now it would be difficult for them to return to White Cloud Immortal City and take charge with credibility.

Not only that, but some might even see them as deserters, resent them, and be hostile towards them.

Therefore, currently, only White Cloud True Monarch and Ten Thousand Treasures Store can take charge in White Cloud Immortal City. Ten Thousand Treasures Store has its rules and cannot take charge, and White Cloud True Monarch’s life is uncertain, whereabouts unknown, uncertain if they can return, thus White Cloud Immortal City remains in chaos.

"I see! Without White Cloud True Monarch, it’s likely White Cloud Immortal City won’t stabilize for a long time," said Jian Qingxiao.

"Hmm!" Yang Zhenshan nodded, asking, "What brings you to me?"

Jian Qingxiao hesitated for a moment, then said, "I want to ask about Qingli Immortal City!"

"Qingli Immortal City? What’s going on with Qingli Immortal City?" Yang Zhenshan asked in confusion.

"Yun Ge is also missing!" Jian Qingxiao replied.

Yang Zhenshan looked at her in astonishment, now understanding her implication.

No one is in charge of Qingli Immortal City just like no one is in charge in White Cloud Immortal City.

However, the situation in Qingli Immortal City is much better than in White Cloud Immortal City because the forces in Qingli Immortal City are not as complicated.

"You’re thinking of Qingli Immortal City? Aren’t you afraid of White Cloud True Monarch holding you accountable in the future?"

It’s not surprising that Hidden Sword Mountain has such thoughts, since Qingli Immortal City is near Hidden Sword Mountain, less than two thousand miles away.

Moreover, since Hidden Sword Mountain got involved with the Sea of Spirit, its external stance has changed and it’s no longer isolated.

"We can help White Cloud Immortal City by temporarily managing Qingli Immortal City!" Jian Qingxiao stated.

Yang Zhenshan was speechless for a moment.

This reason is quite strong.

However, it might actually be feasible.

After all, it’s just temporary management. Once the White Cloud True Monarch returns, they can hand Qingli Immortal City back to White Cloud Immortal City.

If any other force were to do this, it would surely incur the wrath of White Cloud True Monarch, but if Hidden Sword Mountain were to do so, perhaps White Cloud True Monarch wouldn’t mind.

"Is this the Mountain Master’s idea?"

Jian Qingxiao shook her head slightly, "The Mountain Master is currently in seclusion, this is Elder Gu Yun’s idea!"

After some thought, Yang Zhenshan said, "I advise against doing this!"

"Why?"

"Because, for Hidden Sword Mountain, the most important thing right now is not seizing Qingli Immortal City, but ensuring the Mountain Master successfully forms his core!" Yang Zhenshan said solemnly.

"As long as the Mountain Master successfully forms his core, Hidden Sword Mountain can have Qingli Immortal City with just a word. But if the Mountain Master fails, the more Hidden Sword Mountain does, the greater its mistakes."

He hopes Jian Changhe can successfully form his core. The Spirit Source Land doesn’t conflict with Hidden Sword Mountain’s interests; Hidden Sword Mountain is based in the western Yunxiao Mountain Range, while the Spirit Source Land’s foundations are only in the Spirit Source Land and won’t be placed in the Sea of Spirit or elsewhere.

Therefore, in terms of territory, Spirit Source Land won’t have disputes with any force.

Yang Zhenshan’s external strategy has always been to pick up territory, not seize it.

Yang Family Town was only taken over by the Yang family after the Lian family was overthrown. Similarly, after the Wuxiang Sect was destroyed, the Spirit Source Land established the Wuzhen Taoist Palace.

Spirit Source Land doesn’t need territory externally, only outposts or bases. A suitable place suffices without competing with other forces.

Secondly, for Spirit Source Land to establish externally, it needs strong allies or support from other forces.

Like the Ten Thousand Treasures Store, Yang Zhenshan has repeatedly used it to elevate his status and influence.

However, the force behind the Ten Thousand Treasures Store is too vast, and Yang Zhenshan finds it difficult to reach higher management, so his relationship with it is more like borrowing its prominence.

Hidden Sword Mountain is different; it can be an ally for Spirit Source Land. With such an ally, Spirit Source Land can sustainably acquire low-end resources in the Sea of Spirit.

Lastly, for Yang Zhenshan personally, he will also form his core in the future, but he is still quite unfamiliar with this milestone and needs someone to precede him to have a look at it.

Cloud Sea’s forced Core Formation previously attracted a Heavenly Tribulation, showing him the horrors of Golden Core Thunder Tribulation.

Unfortunately, Cloud Sea’s tribulation consisted of only two instances, so Yang Zhenshan hadn’t seen the full scope of a Golden Core Thunder Tribulation.

Therefore, he hopes Jian Changhe can successfully form his core, attracting a full Golden Core Thunder Tribulation for him to witness.

Jian Qingxiao fell silent, as there was indeed something amiss inside Hidden Sword Mountain.

Perhaps Hidden Sword Mountain had felt constricted for too long, and since it controlled the Sea of Spirit, it became rather aggressive.

Everyone wanted to restore Hidden Sword Mountain’s former prestige, hoping to see it once again dominate the western Yunxiao Mountain Range.

"I understand, I will try to persuade Elder Gu Yun!" Jian Qingxiao said.

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly, "Hmm, I hope you’ll understand that nothing before us is more important than the Mountain Master forming his core. Only with the Mountain Master’s successful Core Formation can Hidden Sword Mountain rise once again!"

"Thank you for the guidance, Elder Yang!"

Jian Qingxiao stood, bowed respectfully, and then turned to leave.

Yang Zhenshan watched her back as she left, standing under the eaves, stroking his beard thoughtfully.