Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1099: Chapter 748: Martial Arts and the Immortal Path

Lan Peng saw that Yang Zhenshan wasn’t speaking and continued, “The method I told you to obtain the Golden Body Skill is actually the method given by the Three Major Sects!”

“Entering the Ancient Relic Array to seek Cultivation Techniques and Spiritual Objects!”

Yang Zhenshan was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, somewhat unclear about his meaning.

Lan Peng explained, “The history of the Sea of Spirit can be traced back to ten thousand years ago. Since then, sects and families have existed, although changes have occurred, the Sea of Spirit has always been there.”

“Therefore, this ten-thousand-year history is referred to as the near ancient! And history before ten thousand years is called ancient times, while a hundred thousand years is referred to as ancient!”

“Many legends about the ancient past are difficult to verify now, even the Three Major Sects have only a partial understanding.”

“However, the history of ancient times is somewhat understood by the Three Sects and Twelve Families.”

“The so-called Ancient Relic Array is a Great Array left behind by sects from ten thousand years ago!”

“You do know of the Southern Wilderness, right?”

Lan Peng suddenly asked.

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly, “Heard of it, supposedly three thousand miles to the south!”

“Indeed, it should be a battlefield left behind from ancient times, and in the north of the Southern Wilderness, a thousand miles south of the Sea of Spirit, there is roughly a three-hundred-mile area enshrouded by a Great Array, which is the Ancient Relic Array!”

“It is said that this Great Array was originally a sect’s base, and the Southern Wilderness might be the battleground between this sect and other forces!”

Lan Peng chuckled.

Yang Zhenshan’s mouth slightly opened, looking at him with a face full of astonishment.

“So the Three Major Sects would have us go into the Ancient Relic Array to search for treasures?”

Lan Peng gave him an approving look and said, “Exactly, the Ancient Relic Array opens once every ten years, specifically on Jiazi, Jiaxu, Jiashen, Jiawu, Jiachen, Jiayin years, according to the Three Major Sects, during these six years, the Protection Array around the Ancient Relic Array will have a one-month weakening period, allowing the Three Major Sects to use Secret Techniques to send one hundred and twenty people inside.”

“And within the array, not only are there Cultivation Techniques and Magic Artifacts left behind from ancient times, but also many spiritual fruit and spirit medicine! Of course, there are many mutant beasts as well!”

Upon hearing this, a bright gleam flashed across Yang Zhenshan’s eyes, “Magic Artifact?”

Lan Peng nodded slightly, “Yes, not spiritual weapon, or Spiritual Artifact, but Magic Artifact!”

“The ancient cultivators did not practice Martial Arts, but pursued the Immortal Path. Martial Arts emphasized oneself, while the Immortal Path emphasized the Taoist Skill of nature. I don’t know much else, only that ancient cultivators could fly through the sky, escape into the earth, and live for ten thousand years!”

Yang Zhenshan’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Live for ten thousand years? Then why are there no ancient cultivators now?”

“Who told you there are no ancient cultivators now?” Lan Peng looked at Yang Zhenshan, half-smiling.

Yang Zhenshan was taken aback, looking at him inexplicably, “Are there still? The Three Major Sects!”

Lan Peng laughed and shook his head, “It’s Hidden Sword Mountain!”

Hidden Sword Mountain!

Lan Peng had mentioned this before, but only briefly without detailed explanation.

Yang Zhenshan showed a thoughtful expression.

Lan Peng continued, “Actually, Hidden Sword Mountain isn’t entirely an Immortal Sect. Roughly from ten thousand years ago, the Immortal Path began to decline, and Martial Arts started to rise. Although some Immortal Path methods still exist today, most cannot be cultivated anymore!”

“It is said that Hidden Sword Mountain possesses the legacy of ancient Immortal Path, but even now, Hidden Sword Mountain is primarily focused on Martial Arts!”

Yang Zhenshan quietly murmured, “The Immortal Path declines, Martial Arts rise!”

This information made him feel somewhat unbelievable, truly beyond his understanding.

“In fact, the current Martial Arts is evolved from the Immortal Path, and the sect ruins within the Ancient Relic Array are in the process of transitioning from Immortal Path to Martial Arts, so there are not only Immortal Dao Skills but also Martial Arts Cultivation Techniques!” Lan Peng dropped another bombshell on Yang Zhenshan.

“Is it better to cultivate the Immortal Path or Martial Arts?” Yang Zhenshan asked, somewhat confused.

Lan Peng smiled, “Martial Arts!”

“The Immortal Path can grant longevity for ten thousand years!” Yang Zhenshan looked at him.

“But the Immortal Path has declined! Although I don’t know why the Immortal Path declined, the fact that it did makes it clear that the Immortal Path is much harder than Martial Arts!” Lan Peng said earnestly.

Yang Zhenshan nodded; this seemed correct.

But cultivating immortality!

The thought of being able to cultivate immortality stirred Yang Zhenshan’s heart.

What a great temptation!

Lan Peng did not continue speaking; in fact, his understanding of the Immortal Path was quite limited, only having heard some tales.

He could only show off in front of Yang Zhenshan since he would not have the chance to show off this knowledge in front of the other family disciples.

Yang Zhenshan pondered for a long time before shifting the topic to the Ancient Relic Array, “Why would the Three Major Sects let outsiders enter the Ancient Relic Array? I don’t believe they would be so kind-hearted!”

Lan Peng said calmly, “Because the interior of the Ancient Relic Array is very dangerous. Many arrays remain in the ruins inside, and taking one wrong step can cost you your life!”

“Also, as I mentioned earlier, there are mutant beasts, many powerful ones.”

“Each time the array opens, only one-third of the people who enter come back!”

“Moreover, regardless of your gains inside, half must be given to the Three Major Sects, you can copy a portion of any Cultivation Technique, but any Magic Artifact must be handed over to them. The Three Major Sects will reward you, while you can keep half the spirit medicine and spiritual fruit!”

Yang Zhenshan sneered, “No heavenly pie falls without strings! We risk our lives, while the Three Major Sects enjoy the rewards from outside, what a cunning plan!”