Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1863 1120: Scraping the Land Three Feet Deep (Part 2)

Hundred Arms Divine is the Divine Dao Intent comprehended by Kou Ta. 'Hundred Arms' needs no further explanation—simply means having numerous arms. Kou Ta is an Artifact Refiner, and his lifebound treasure used to be six arms. Now that his lifebound treasure has advanced to a Lifebound Spiritual Artifact, the number of arms has increased significantly.

Of course, 'Hundred Arms' is just a figurative number. Currently, Kou Ta has only thirty-eight arms, but later, his arms may exceed a hundred.

Having many arms doesn't necessarily mean being strong. The key to Hundred Arms Divine lies in the divinity; each arm can wield a different attribute of Divine Dao Intent. As long as Kou Ta comprehends enough Divine Dao Intents, his power can elevate indefinitely.

Yet, understanding multiple divine skills is no easy task. Even without many Divine Dao Intents available, Kou Ta can still make do by using spells of different attributes.

The interplay between attributes can counter and complement, ensuring some attribute will subdue the enemy.

Additionally, mixing spells of different attributes can yield unexpected effects.

Currently, dozens of massive arms launched a joint attack, forcing Xiang Yuan, caught off guard, to face them head-on.

Ghost Qi surged from his body, forming round shields blocking each incoming fist. The continuous clashes reverberated with a persistent rhythm.

Though Kou Ta's attack wasn't overwhelming, it was unceasing and relentless, punch after punch, forcing Xiang Yuan to constantly defend, leaving him without any room for counterattacks.

However, he was preoccupied with fending off Kou Ta's strikes, unwittingly ignoring Yun Xiao's presence.

Just as he struggled against Kou Ta's fists, a sharp sword edge suddenly appeared at his back. Before he could react, it had already pierced through his body.

"Ah~~"

Xiang Yuan let out a dreadful howl, his Ghost Qi rippling violently.

This strike wasn't lethal but clearly conveyed that staying here would spell his certain doom.

With no time to spare, Xiang Yuan turned and fled.

But his attempt to escape wasn't something Yun Xiao and Kou Ta would allow.

Quickly, the three entered a chase; Xiang Yuan fled swiftly, but Yun Xiao matched his speed, remaining close, preventing his escape.

The battle among Golden Core Cultivators is like this. Once a pursuit begins, the fight won't end quickly.

Nevertheless, Xiang Yuan's fate is sealed. Without reinforcements, he will eventually fall under Yun Xiao and Kou Ta's blades.

Outside the Yellow Springs Hall, Xuanzhen, with his divine generals, began capturing ghost cultivators. He brought a thousand divine generals, plus the three hundred sixty-one generals from his Divine General Chessboard, totaling one thousand three hundred sixty-one divine generals working together, greatly accelerating the capture of ghost cultivators.

The divine generals formed an encirclement, trapping most ghost cultivators in the Yellow Springs Hall, which Xuanzhen then tossed one by one into the Ten Thousand Ghosts Banner.

"Hahaha, you wretched ghosts, hurry into this Taoist's banner!"

Xuanzhen gleefully drove the ghost cultivators, occasionally pulling out a few Ghost Generals from the crowd.

The Ghost Generals were in utter panic, wanting to escape but failing, begging for mercy which Xuanzhen ignored, fighting back but unable to defeat Xuanzhen.

They resembled lambs before slaughter.

The whole battle lasted only two hours and concluded, with over fifty thousand Yin Soul Ghost Cultivators entering Xuanzhen's Ten Thousand Ghosts Banner, including nearly three thousand Ghost Generals.

Not only that, Xuanzhen found numerous spiritual materials inside and around the Yellow Springs Hall, mostly Second-Order, but a few were Third-Order Spiritual Materials.

Moreover, the Yellow Springs Hall and the Protective Array were made from spiritual materials. Xuanzhen, with a 'leaving no stone unturned' mentality, dismantled both the hall and the array.

"That one, yes, that wall built with Yinming Stone, tear it down completely!"

"You there, go above and dig out all the Netherworld Cold Stone!"

"Check whose cave it's over there, search for any valuable items!"

"This chair is nice, carry it onto the Flying Boat!"

Xuanzhen acted like a bandit, eager to take everything, showing not a hint of a Golden Core Cultivator's demeanor.

Soon, the entire Yellow Springs Hall disappeared without a trace, leaving no ruins, turning the Earth Abyss into ruins.

Yet Xuanzhen was unsatiated, "What a pity we can't claim this land; otherwise, we could set up mining operations here!"

He hovered in mid-air, his golden eyes scanning the whole Earth Abyss.

This place is a gathering ground for ghost cultivators because of its high-grade Yin Vein, containing many Yin Attribute minerals like Netherworld Cold Stone and Yinming Stone.

Such an abundant high-grade mineral vein would be a lucrative asset to any faction.

Unfortunately, White Jade City can't occupy it, since it's still the Unpredictable Ghost Sect's territory.

To avoid reinforcements from the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, Xuanzhen cleaned the Earth Abyss and promptly retreated.

They had just directed the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat away from the Earth Abyss when Yun Xiao and Kou Ta returned.

"How was it? Did that guy escape?"

Xuanzhen spotted the two of them and asked urgently.

Kou Ta laughed heartily, "How could we let him escape? He's right here!"

With that, a black bead appeared in his hand, its surface faintly etched with countless runes, and within the runes was a swirling black mist.

This is the Sealing God Pearl, specialized for sealing Divine Souls and ghost cultivators. Generally, it can't seal a Ghost King, but if the Ghost King is severely injured, it's no problem.

"That's good!"

Xuanzhen grinned as broadly as a blooming chrysanthemum.

This time, they achieved great victory with significant gains—not only capturing a multitude of Yin Soul Ghost Generals but also taking down a Ghost King and seizing numerous spiritual materials.

With these Yin Soul Ghost Generals, Yang Zhenshan's divine general army is set. Moving forward, they won't need to capture more ghost cultivators, only gradually cultivate the Ghost Generals into divine generals.

Though gathering an army of one hundred thousand divine generals quickly isn't feasible, assembling five to six thousand is quite doable.

Returning to the Spirit Source Land, Xuanzhen immediately focused on the divine general enterprise. He first sealed ordinary Yin Souls within the Divine Soul Hall and then led disciples from Wuzhen Taoist Palace to convert those Ghost Generals into divine generals.

With the increasing number of disciples at Wuzhen Taoist Palace, the efficiency of divine general conversion and nurturing is significantly enhanced.

The Golden Light Divine Spell is a mandatory cultivation technique of Wuzhen Taoist Palace, not essential as the main cultivation method for every disciple, but all are required to practice it.

Golden Light Divine Spell is not only for nurturing divine generals; it's also a versatile auxiliary cultivation technique, enhancing any undertaking.

Currently, Wuzhen Taoist Palace's disciples exceed a thousand, although they are mostly Qi Refining Cultivators, with many just starting their Immortal Cultivation paths, yet they provide substantial assistance to Xuanzhen.

Thanks to their help, Xuanzhen's efficiency in converting divine generals improved considerably.

Meanwhile, at the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, within the Inconstant Earth Cave Heaven, a massive palace shaped like a skull housed a strikingly handsome cultivator clad in a black robe standing on a high platform, observing his two subordinates below.

The person atop the platform is none other than Chang Buzai, Sect Master of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect. He wore a Bronze Ghost Face Crown embedded with a Seven-orifice Soul Lamp, draped in a 'Hundred Souls Refining Heart Robe', woven of bone and skin, with Yin Sha Talismans embroidered on the hem, exuding the air of leadership and authority.

Standing below were the Hall Master of Soul Hooking Hall, Hun Ji, a female cultivator with a ghostly pale face; her features were extremely exquisite and perfect, yet her pallor made her less appealing and rather eerie.

The other was a Ghost King, Zhong Mingshou, Vice Island Master of Ghost Island. In reality, he helms Ghost Island, as Chang Buzai, the nominal Island Master, rarely interferes with its affairs, delegating almost all authority to Zhong Mingshou.