Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1790: Chapter 1086: Central Domain, Hengshan Sect (Part 2)

"Hmm! Sorry for the trouble!" Yang Zhenshan said kindly.

Being kind was necessary!

The other party was a top-tier power, while he was just an unknown in the Central Domain. Although he came with the Zhongli family’s token, he dared not act arrogantly in front of the Hengshan Sect.

One must know when to yield and when to stand tall. Besides, they were treating him with courtesy, so Yang Zhenshan naturally wouldn’t be unreasonable.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator went to report, while another Cultivator led Yang Zhenshan to the Immortal Welcoming Pavilion.

The so-called Immortal Welcoming Pavilion was just a building specifically used to host guests.

The Cultivator from the Hengshan Sect arranged a tasteful private room for Yang Zhenshan, served tea and Spirit Fruit, and then left.

Yang Zhenshan didn’t mind, casually gazing at the Hengshan Sect from the private room.

This Immortal Welcoming Pavilion was situated on one side of the mountain gate, actually outside the Great Array. Standing here, it was impossible to see the full view of the Hengshan Sect, only glimpses of palace and pavilion eaves through the mist.

After waiting for about an hour, a graceful woman entered the private room. However, she was not True Monarch Yun Xi, as her cultivation was only at the mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

"This junior Lan Xi greets the True Monarch. My master is in seclusion and unable to greet the senior, I beg for your forgiveness!" Lan Xi said softly.

Yang Zhenshan suddenly understood and smiled, "No problem, actually I didn’t come to see True Monarch Yun Xi!"

Lan Xi was stunned, "Then, you are?"

Yang Zhenshan explained, "I am Yang Zhenshan of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect. Previously, our sect had some elixir business with your sect. I came this time to deliver the elixirs!"

"The reason for requesting to see True Monarch Yun Xi is that I have a friend from the Zhongli family familiar with True Monarch Yun Xi, and since this is my first visit, I’m unfamiliar with the place, so I hoped True Monarch Yun Xi could introduce me to True Monarch Qi He."

True Monarch Qi He is acquainted with White Cloud True Monarch and is an Alchemist responsible for the elixir matters in the Hengshan Sect.

White Cloud True Monarch took the order from him.

Since Yang Zhenshan needed to deliver the elixirs, he naturally had to find True Monarch Qi He, but since he didn’t know him, he planned to use the Zhongli family’s status, hoping to make acquaintances with True Monarch Yun Xi. However, it turned out that True Monarch Yun Xi was in seclusion.

Nevertheless, he gained a new understanding of the Hengshan Sect. At this time, the Hengshan Sect was still in a state of war with the South Sea Demon Court, and the conflict in the Southern Domain was intense.

Yet, True Monarch Yun Xi was in seclusion, and there was no sense of tension within the Hengshan Sect, rather it seemed peaceful.

This indicated that the Hengshan Sect was not struggling in the war against the South Sea Demon Court.

"I see!" Lan Xi smiled gently, her eyes curving, "I will send someone to invite True Monarch Qi He!"

"Thank you, young friend!" Yang Zhenshan said.

"You’re welcome, senior, you may call me Lan Xi!" Lan Xi replied.

In fact, in terms of age, Lan Xi might not be much younger than Yang Zhenshan. Now Yang Zhenshan was only around two hundred and twenty years old, and Lan Xi might be close to two hundred years old as well.

Not all disciples from top-tier powers are geniuses; talent is just the starting point. The level of achievement also depends on external conditions.

Top-tier powers provide resources far beyond those of ordinary powers. Their prodigies may far surpass the geniuses of ordinary powers, but this isn’t absolute.

Though the White Jade Pavilion is not a top-tier power now, it may not possess fewer resources than top-tier powers.

The Hengshan Sect likely has other resources, but they absolutely lack one type of resource.

That is the most common Spiritual Spring Water in Spirit Source Land.

Spiritual Spring Water is very common, whether externally or within Spirit Source Land, but the Spiritual Spring Water from Spirit Source Land is different.

Don’t forget that the Spiritual Spring Water in Spirit Source Land also enhances potential.

This effect seems insignificant, and even people from Spirit Source Land overlook this effect. Still, the most heaven-defying resource of Spirit Source Land is this seemingly insignificant Spiritual Spring Water.

Enhancing potential is equivalent to enhancing talent. Although its improvement height is limited, it gives everyone an elevated floor in Spirit Source Land.

Why are there so many Martial Artists in the Sea of Spirit, yet only a few dozen can become Golden Body Realm Martial Artists?

Why can everyone in Spirit Source Land have the chance to become a Golden Body Realm Martial Artist?

It’s because Spiritual Spring Water enhances their potential, raising their base level to Golden Body Realm Martial Artists.

Of course, the effect of Spiritual Spring Water has limits. For Martial Artists, the limit is the Golden Body Realm. Those in Spirit Source Land aiming for a higher level, the Divine Soul Realm, must rely on personal fortunes.

Did Yang Mingcheng and others become Divine Soul Realm Martial Artists?

Was it due to their talent?

No, it was due to Yang Zhenshan’s favoritism!

The rules of Spirit Source Land are fair and just, but as the head of the Yang family and as a father, Yang Zhenshan giving more care to his sons wasn’t up for criticism.

So Yang Mingcheng and they became Divine Soul Realm Martial Artists because, first, Spirit Source Land had Spiritual Spring Water, elevating Yang Mingcheng and the others’ talent, and second, Yang Zhenshan provided enough resources to allow them to continuously enhance their cultivation.

Similarly, Lan Xi’s talent might be high, but her growth speed may not exceed Yang Jizhen, Ma Qiuyan, and others.

Lan Xi arranged for someone to invite True Monarch Qi He and then stood by Yang Zhenshan, serving tea.

"Please sit, young friend!" Yang Zhenshan said with a smile.

"Thank you, senior!" Lan Xi sat opposite Yang Zhenshan.

Yang Zhenshan asked, "Is your sect’s war with the South Sea Demon Clan still not over?"

"No, the South Sea Demon Clan has long been trying to occupy the Southern Domain. Many True Monarchs in the sect are dissatisfied with this, so we are still battling the South Sea Demon Clan!" Lan Xi said.

"I see, from your demeanor, it seems the fighting over there isn’t intense!" Yang Zhenshan curiously tried to learn about the war situation between Hengshan Sect and the South Sea Demon Court.

Lan Xi tucked her hair back with a gentle smile, "Actually, those involved in fighting are some affiliate sects in the Southern Domain, with only three True Monarchs from the sect participating!"

Yang Zhenshan was slightly surprised and then understood.

Indeed, the Hengshan Sect is not like the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, which is shunned and despised, while the Hengshan Sect is a legitimate sect.

Unpredictable Ghost Sect doesn’t have affiliate forces; they only recruit some heretical cultivators.

In contrast, Hengshan Sect has many affiliates, including Golden Core Powers.

Therefore, the war in the Southern Domain mainly involves forces from the Southern Domain, with Hengshan Sect not needing to act directly but only providing support and resources from behind.

Chatting casually, Yang Zhenshan learned a lot about Hengshan Sect from Lan Xi.

As an apex force in the Wanhua Domain, Hengshan Sect’s strength needs no further elaboration.

One could even say that Hengshan Sect is the strongest power in Wanhua Domain besides the Heavenly Constitution Road.

Among top forces, the Unpredictable Ghost Sect is secretive and unpopular, the Ten Thousand Treasures Sect focuses on commerce, favoring all trades of Immortal Cultivation, while the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion enjoys working on some mysterious and inexplicable things, somewhat derelict of proper duties.

Only Hengshan Sect is dedicated to cultivation, focusing on enhancing cultivation, which is why it has the most Golden Core Cultivators and the strongest power.

However, Hengshan Sect also has its weaknesses, being at a disadvantage in the various arts of Immortal Cultivation. Although it possesses many Blessed Lands and mineral veins, it remains the largest client of the Ten Thousand Treasures Sect.

This is why Hengshan Sect entrusted part of its elixir orders to White Cloud True Monarch.

It’s not that Hengshan Sect didn’t order from Ten Thousand Treasures Store; it’s just that the store’s supplies couldn’t satisfy Hengshan Sect’s requirements, so it had to order various consumables elsewhere.

Elixirs, talismans, magical treasures, and such are all the traded goods Hengshan Sect needs.

Although Hengshan Sect did not dispatch much force to participate in the Southern Domain’s war, they must supply various resources to many affiliate forces in the Southern Domain.

To put it simply, Hengshan Sect pays, and the multitude of forces from the Southern Domain provide the efforts.

For the White Jade Pavilion, Hengshan Sect is undoubtedly an excellent partner of cooperation.

With abundant foundational resources, numerous mines, various spirit medicines and spiritual fruits, and numerous basic spiritual materials, Hengshan Sect is well-equipped, although it shows apparent deficiencies in alchemy, artifact refining, arrays, talismans, etc.

While the White Jade Pavilion’s standards may not match Hengshan Sect in every aspect, it can still supply Hengshan Sect with many traded goods.

At this moment, in Yang Zhenshan’s eyes, Hengshan Sect is a valuable client with gold bricks. If possible, he wouldn’t mind deepening commercial cooperation with Hengshan Sect.

Securing a few big orders from Hengshan Sect could make the White Jade Pavilion greatly profitable.