Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1552 - 962: Divine General Chessboard, Talisman Array 2

The final issue is about the talisman: Which talisman is suited for array setup, which array it matches with, and whether Cui Yang can skillfully draw the talisman and craft Jade Talismans.

There were many difficulties, but Cui Yang overcame them one by one and completed his first set of talisman arrays today.

Moreover, this talisman array is compatible with his Cultivation Method; he cultivates the Fire Separation Scripture and is most adept at using the Separation Fire technique.

Combining his Cultivation Technique with the Vermilion Bird Fire Separation Array can multiply Cui Yang’s strength.

Though his Vermilion Bird Fire Separation Array is currently flawed in many ways, it’s always hardest to start from scratch; he has overcome the most challenging part, and now he just needs to continue improving the Vermilion Bird Fire Separation Array.

Putting away the Array Plate and Jade Talismans, Cui Yang happily examines the consumption status of the Separation Fire Talismans.

The talisman array has an obvious flaw: The consumption of Jade Talismans is significant; each use damages the talisman, and if the combat lasts too long, the array will collapse on its own.

However, the advantages of the talisman array are also clear. Setting it up is very simple; a few spells can complete the array setup with power greater than usual spells or Magical Treasures.

The flaw is easily solved by preparing extra Jade Talismans, or even refining several sets of talisman arrays; just take them out and use them when needed. It merely costs more Spiritual Material.

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The Spirit Source Land is peaceful, with everyone busy cultivating or improving their strength.

Yet the atmosphere in White Cloud Immortal City is extremely tense.

In the Luo family residence, in the assembly hall, the majority of Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Luo family gathered.

Luo Cheng sat at the main seat, looking at the six younger ones in the hall, his elderly face showed deep solemnity.

The Luo family is undoubtedly a top-tier Immortal Cultivation Family in White Cloud Immortal City; at its strongest, the Luo family had eighteen Foundation Establishment cultivators, but now only ten remain.

In just the past three months, three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Luo family have perished.

All were ambushed and killed after leaving the city.

The consecutive losses at the family’s upper echelon have formed a unified anger within the Luo family.

"Old Ancestor, we can’t keep retreating; if we continue to retreat, my Luo family will sooner or later be wiped out by them!" A passionate young Luo family member stood up, speaking angrily.

"Indeed, it’s no longer a question of whether we want to compete; they are forcing us to take action!"

"We can’t avoid it any longer; continuous evasion will only make them think my Luo family is weak and easily bullied!"

"Especially the Wen family—they not only ambushed our two teams but also seized our business in Jade Valley. We must reclaim those properties!"

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, even Luo Fengxia’s face was solemn.

The primary reason was the significant loss the Luo family had recently suffered, even though the Luo family wasn’t interested in controlling White Cloud Immortal City, other forces believed otherwise.

Several forces felt that the Luo family might rise to control White Cloud Immortal City, especially those Immortal Cultivation Families with similar power to the Luo family, seeing the Luo family as a competitor.

"Enough, stop arguing!" Luo Cheng sternly scolded.

The atmosphere in the hall quieted instantly, everyone’s gaze turned toward him.

Luo Cheng took a deep breath, "I know you are very angry, and I’m also resentful for the unjust deaths of our clan members, but you should understand that now is not the time for rash action!"

"Old Ancestor!" Someone still wanted to persuade.

Luo Cheng waved his hand to interrupt, "Wen family, Kuang family, Shen family, Mu family—they all seem to be targeting us, but who do we seek revenge against?"

"Naturally, the Wen family!"

Luo Cheng shook his head, "Wen family—if we seek revenge against the Wen family, we’ll only fall into our enemies’ trap!"

"Old Ancestor, what do you mean?" Everyone asked in confusion.

Just then, a middle-aged family member came to Luo Cheng’s side and whispered, "Old Ancestor, they have arrived!"

Luo Cheng nodded quietly, "Invite them in!"

"Yes!"

Everyone watched the scene with curiosity and confusion.

A moment later, a figure wearing a conical hat entered the main hall from the back door.

The visitor removed the hat revealing an unattractive face; she was a female cultivator who appeared to be about fifty from her face, but judging a cultivator’s age by appearance is impossible.

The Luo family members were very familiar with this face, and upon seeing her clearly, they stood up nervously.

"Brother Luo, long time no see!" The female cultivator paid no mind to the Luo family’s reaction and greeted Luo Cheng calmly.

"Wen sister, please excuse the mess! A bunch of useless individuals—won’t you please invite the Wen Family Head to sit!" Luo Cheng said.

The visitor was none other than Wen Yu, the Old Ancestor of the Wen family, one of the five Immortal Cultivation Families of the Cloud Wild Alliance.

Wen Yu had sharp eyes; her gaze swept over the Luo family members, all of whom looked away and avoided her gaze.

In White Cloud Immortal City, Wen Yu was considered an extraordinary figure.

Not to mention, no cultivator reaching the Peak of Foundation Establishment or even Foundation Establishment in general was simple.

To cultivate to the Peak of Foundation Establishment and lead such a large family is truly legendary.

The members of the Luo family were just shouting about retaliating against the Wen family, yet one glance from Wen Yu filled them with fear.

"Wen sister, don’t mind the youngsters, have a seat!" Luo Cheng said.

Wen Yu withdrew her sharp gaze, sitting calmly below.

"Brother Luo, since you invited me here today, I assume you’ve noticed some issues!" Her voice was devoid of femin (hints of femininity), sounding exceptionally direct.

"Hmm, someone is sowing discord between us?" Luo Cheng said.

"It’s not just us; all forces in White Cloud Immortal City are being incited against each other!" Wen Yu’s eyes showed sharpness again, "My Wen family has never attacked members of the Luo family!"

Luo Cheng nodded slightly, "My Luo family has also not acted against other families!"

Their gazes met, and their intent was clear.

Since neither side had acted, who, then, was attacking them?

Luo Cheng pondered for a moment, and asked, "What about the other families?"

"What does Brother Luo mean?" Wen Yu inquired.

"Accomplishing such feats wouldn’t be possible with outsiders alone; there must be betrayal within Cloud Wild Alliance!" Luo Cheng said decisively.

"Kuang family, Shen family, Mu family—which one of them?"

Luo Cheng lowered his eyes slightly, "It’s probably not Shen Ming; you and I both know his character—he’s not someone who likes operating in the shadows!"

Wen Yu nodded, "Then it’s just Kuang Fu and Mu Xuan left!"

The five of them were the five elders of the Cloud Wild Alliance, belonging to the same era in White Cloud Immortal City, naturally very familiar with each other.

Who is malicious, who is arrogant—they knew inside and out.

This familiarity is why Luo Cheng invited Wen Yu, and similarly why Wen Yu dared to come alone.

"The current situation seems connected with previous changes!" Luo Cheng stated.

"What do you mean?" Wen Yu asked.

Luo Cheng said, "Since White Cloud Dao’s team was attacked by demon beasts outside the city, the situation has gradually developed to an uncontrollable direction, leading to White Cloud True Monarch’s disappearance and the dissolution of White Cloud Dao, resulting in the five families fighting each other. This likely is all orchestrated by a certain force behind the scenes!"

He had long sensed inconsistencies, but couldn’t find evidence or capture those secretly causing chaos.

Wen Yu’s pupils contracted sharply, "You mean?"

"It should be correct; all this is someone scheming behind the curtain—their aim is to disrupt White Cloud Immortal City!"

"But how is that possible?"

"Why would it be impossible?"

"This~~" Wen Yu’s expression turned very grim, "It involves not only our White Cloud Immortal City but also the Demon Clan—could they even manipulate the Demon Clan?"

"Why just the Demon Clan? Haven’t you noticed even the Ten Thousand Treasures Store is being calculated by them?" Luo Cheng said.

The relationships within demon clans are also extremely complex; provoking the demon clans to attack White Cloud Immortal City seems easy but is, in fact, an intricate operation.

Especially since it involved two Demon Kings in the battle—how could Demon Kings be driven by ordinary forces?