The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

153: Zhang enhances the strength of the Jiang family membersAt the entrance of the Ancestral Road of Qingyun Mountain, the cliff was like a sheer cut, and a Bluestone Platform about ten feet high stood amidst the swirling clouds and mist.

Su Ningshuang wore a set of plain, tight-fitting clothes, replacing the luxurious robes she once wore as a Tianxuan Sect Elder. She stood quietly on the stone platform; although she deliberately restrained her Golden Core Late Stage Peak aura, she still resembled a silent, sharp sword, silently guarding this vital pass leading to the core of the Jiang Family at the summit of Qingyun Mountain.

Passing Jiang Family Disciples or traveling merchant messengers, seeing her standing there, would all hold their breath and bow in greeting. Everyone knew that this gatekeeper had once been a powerful Golden Core expert who dominated a region, but now she had become the ”facade” of the Jiang Family. This level of deterrence showcased the Jiang Family’s foundation far more than ordinary guards could.

Su Ningshuang had long been indifferent to this. Every day, she simply stood quietly by the cliff, her gaze fixed on the distant sea of clouds. Regret and unwillingness were intertwined in her heart, yet she did not dare to make the slightest move.

Jiang Chen’s warning that day was like a maggot in her bones. She could clearly feel that the entire Qingyun Mountain was shrouded in an invisible pressure, and every single one of her movements was under the other’s control.

Occasionally, some blind Loose Cultivators would attempt to force their way into the Ancestral Road, only to be repelled by the spiritual power she casually unleashed. Her Golden Core Late Stage strength was fully displayed, and the news that ”a Golden Core expert is guarding the Jiang Family’s mountain gate” quietly spread throughout the surrounding territories, invisibly raising the Jiang Family’s prestige.

For a time, the entire Jiang Family suddenly quieted down, and the Elders entered their Immortal Caves one by one for secluded cultivation.

At this moment, from the direction of the secret chamber, two surging waves of spiritual power suddenly erupted, like awakening dragons, causing the entire Qingyun Mountain to tremble slightly.

Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up, and he instantly appeared outside the Immortal Cave.

The stone door of the Immortal Cave slowly opened, and two figures walked out side by side.

Jiang Chenghe was dressed in a cyan robe with a resolute face, and the aura of the Nascent Soul Early Stage around him was thick and mellow, as steady as mountains and rivers. Mother Jiang, Qin Xiangwan, wore a white dress and had a gentle temperament; her aura had also reached the Nascent Soul Early Stage, but it appeared more agile and ethereal.

After a long period of secluded cultivation, the couple had used the heaven-grade aptitude pill for transformation, combined with the massive resources Jiang Chen had left behind, to finally break through the Bottleneck in one go and step into the Nascent Soul realm.

”Chener, your father has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage. How is it?”

Jiang Chenghe’s voice was resonant, carrying the exhilaration of his Breakthrough.

”If it weren’t for the heaven-grade aptitude pill Chener gave us, someone like you would probably never have glimpsed the threshold of the Nascent Soul realm in this lifetime.”

Qin Xiangwan on the side had a look of disgust, not expecting her husband to become increasingly narcissistic since he started cultivating.

As soon as Qin Xiangwan said this, the smugness on Jiang Chenghe’s face instantly froze. He then scratched his head and chuckled, ”What my wife says is true, it’s true. If it weren’t for Chener’s filial piety and you accompanying me in bitter cultivation, how could I have broken through so quickly?”

”What my wife says is true, it’s true. If it weren’t for Chener’s filial piety and you accompanying me in bitter cultivation, how could I have broken through so quickly?”

That silly look was a world away from the steady appearance he had when he just broke through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Jiang Chen stood to the side, a soft smile rippling in his eyes. He stepped forward and bowed to the two of them, his tone both playful and full of respect.

”Father and Mother’s cultivation has progressed, which is truly a blessing for the Jiang Family. It can only be said that Father’s talent was already extraordinary; he just lacked the Opportunity before. Now, with the heaven-grade aptitude pill supplemented by massive resources, breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm is a natural progression. Mother is intelligent and has always been diligent in her cultivation; breaking through together with Father is truly a double blessing.”

His words both affirmed Jiang Chenghe’s potential and praised Qin Xiangwan’s diligence, skillfully resolving the minor interlude from before.

Hearing this, the disgust on Qin Xiangwan’s face vanished, replaced by a gratified smile as she gently patted Jiang Chen’s arm.

”My son still knows how to talk. You’ve worked hard these years, supporting the entire Jiang Family and even going through the trouble of finding such opportunities for us.”

Jiang Chenghe also hurriedly agreed.

”Exactly, exactly! Chener is the pillar of our Jiang Family! Come, let’s go home. I wonder how Siyao is doing and if she missed her father. Today is a perfect day for a family reunion and a good celebration!”

Hearing Jiang Chenghe’s words, Jiang Chen suddenly didn’t know what to say, thinking to himself: ’So you still remember you have a daughter. Since you could start cultivating, your daughter almost starved to death several times. Fortunately, I, her brother, was there, otherwise...’ The group talked and laughed as they returned to the Jiang Family’s main residence. At this moment, in the small courtyard, Jiang Siyao sat quietly on a stone bench, looking at the sky with a blank expression.

Since playing with Lu Xin last time, Lu Xin had gone directly into secluded cultivation, and she suddenly became alone again.

As for the maid Xing Lan, she was too obedient, and Siyao didn’t want to play with her.

Just then, the small courtyard gate opened, and the three of them, including Jiang Chen, walked in.

”Brother.”

Seeing Jiang Chen, Siyao skipped and pounced to Jiang Chen’s side, hugging his arm and acting spoiled.

”Hug me.”

Jiang Chen picked up Jiang Siyao and laughed, ”Look, Father and Mother have both come out!”

”Look, Father and Mother have both come out!”

”Hmph.”

However, Jiang Siyao tilted her head, as if she hadn’t even seen the two of them.

Indeed, since coming to the Jiang Family on Qingyun Mountain, the times she could see her parents were few and far between—not even as often as her brother.

But in the end, she still called them Daddy and Mommy.

At dinner time, Xing Lan prepared a sumptuous feast. There was no luxurious display, only the warmth of a family reunion.

The dishes on the table were all carefully prepared by Xing Lan, paired with rice wine brewed from spiritual springs, and the aroma filled the air.

Jiang Chen sat below, watching his parents smile at each other and his younger sister chirping away as she shared the interesting things that had happened in the Jiang Family during this time. A long-lost warmth welled up in his heart.

Qin Xiangwan kept picking up food for Jiang Chen, nagging and reminding him:

”Chener, you are always busy with clan affairs. Now that your parents have broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, we can share some of the burden for you. Don’t be too tired in the future.”

Jiang Chenghe also nodded.

”Yes, Chener, the Jiang Family belongs to everyone. There’s no need for everything to be pressed onto you alone.”

Jiang Chen agreed with a smile and raised his glass, saying:

”Today Father and Mother broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, which is a great joy for the Jiang Family. I toast to you both. May your cultivation progress and may you enjoy health and longevity.”

The family raised their glasses and drank together. Laughter and chatter echoed in the courtyard, and even the night seemed exceptionally gentle.

The next morning, on the plaza at the summit of Qingyun Mountain, all Jiang Family Clansmen gathered, except for the Elders in seclusion.

Jiang Chen, in a black robe, stood on the high platform. His aura was steady, and as his gaze swept over the dense crowd of Clan Members below, his voice, bolstered by spiritual power, spread clearly to every corner.

”I have gathered everyone today to announce a great joy. My father Jiang Chenghe and my mother Qin Xiangwan, after a period of bitter secluded cultivation, have already broken through their Bottlenecks and advanced to the Nascent Soul realm!”

Jiang Chen continued:

”But you all must know that the path of cultivation is like rowing upstream; if you do not advance, you will retreat. Although the Jiang Family now has three Nascent Soul Guest Elders, plus my parents, our Nascent Soul combat power has reached five, the cultivation of the clan’s Disciples is still insufficient. There are few Golden Core Cultivators in the Main Branch, and although there are many Foundation Establishment Disciples, they still need to progress.”

”Starting today, all resources in the Jiang Family’s storehouse will be prioritized for the Main Branch Clan Members! High-Grade Spirit Stones, thousand-year Spiritual Plants, Realm-Breaking Pills, Cultivation Techniques... Any of my Jiang Family Clansmen, as long as they Cultivate diligently, can exchange for them based on their contributions.”

Jiang Chen’s voice was powerful and resonant.

”I have ordered the expansion of the Trial Grounds and the addition of Spirit Gathering Arrays. I have also invited the three Guest Elders to take turns giving lectures and guiding the clan’s Disciples in their cultivation. From now on, the clan will hold a Minor Tournament every month and a Major Tournament every half year. Winners will receive double resource rewards!”

”I hope that within the next year, the clan can add another ten Golden Core Cultivators, and all Foundation Establishment Disciples will break through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage!”

Jiang Chen’s eyes were bright with earnest expectation.

”The glory of the Jiang Family must be forged by every clan member together. Only when we work with one heart, improve our cultivation, can the Jiang Family gain a firm foothold in this cultivation world and even go a step further!”

As the news spread, the Jiang Family children were all excited.

In the past, although they cultivated painstakingly, they progressed slowly due to a lack of guidance from famous teachers and opportunities for experience; the highest among them was only at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Now with resources tilted toward them and famous teachers in residence, the Disciples signed up for the trials one after another.

In the following period, Jiang Chen led the Jiang Family’s Nascent Soul Cultivators to the Deep part of the Great Wilderness to open up a section of the Trial Grounds.

Within the Trial Grounds, Spiritual Veins crisscrossed and Desolate Beasts roamed. There were both dangers and opportunities.

In just three months, the appearance of the Jiang Family Disciples was completely transformed.

The number of Foundation Establishment Late Stage Disciples increased to over fifty, with more than twenty at the Peak of Foundation Establishment. Furthermore, three exceptionally talented Core Disciples, under Jiang Chen’s personal guidance, successfully condensed their Golden Cores, becoming the youngest Golden Core Cultivators of the Jiang Family’s Main Branch.