Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1061: Chapter 730: Beginnings of Turmoil (Part 2)

“Is Qinting five years old this year?” Yang Zhenshan asked.

“Yes, he is five!” Yang Cheng’an replied.

“Then he should start practicing martial arts!” Yang Zhenshan smiled.

Yang Mingzhao laughed, “The family is already prepared, next year I’ll personally teach the boy!”

Yang Zhenshan thought for a moment and said, “In a few days, go up the mountain. I’ll prepare some cultivation techniques for him to practice!”

Yang Mingzhao’s eyes lit up, “Is it the cultivation technique of the Sea of Spirit?”

The matters related to the Sea of Spirit couldn’t be hidden from Yang Mingzhao and the others. Although Yang Zhenshan didn’t tell them in detail, there were already many legends about the Sea of Spirit in the Spirit Source Land, and everyone was very excited about it.

“Yes, the cultivation technique of the Sea of Spirit is quite different from our previous techniques. You can study it too, but first focus on having Qinting practice!” Yang Zhenshan said.

“Father means?” Yang Mingzhao was somewhat puzzled.

Yang Zhenshan replied, “Qinting is still young; he can start practicing according to the methods of the Sea of Spirit. It will be a waste of time if you change your cultivation techniques now. It’s better to wait until you reach the Innate Realm before practicing the Energy Introduction Skill!”

“At that time, you can also choose the Energy Introduction Skill you prefer!”

The cultivation techniques of the Sea of Spirit rely heavily on elixirs, and the Yang family cannot yet provide various elixirs for everyone, so it’s better to let everyone continue practicing the previous techniques.

Although this means that it might take some extra time to practice the Energy Introduction Skill in the future, it’s better than slowing the progress due to a lack of elixirs.

As for Yang Qinting, Yang Zhenshan has other plans.

He intends to have Yang Qinting practice the “Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill,” specifically cultivating with the Wood Spirit techniques from a young age, following the methods of the Sea of Spirit. When he becomes a Martial Artist at fifteen, he plans to see if he can send him to one of the three major sects as a disciple.

“Oh, I understand, I’ll look into it when the time comes!” Yang Mingzhao had no objection to this and casually agreed.

Yang Zhenshan then looked at Yang Cheng’an and said, “You young rascal, wandering around all day, you should find yourself a task to do!”

“Uh, Grandpa, I’ve been learning to forge weapons with Sixth Brother recently, not wandering around!” Yang Cheng’an said with grievance.

The Yang family is not without forging masters; Yang Chengzhen has been studying forging for over ten years, and even went to the Zhu family for further study for two years. His skills may not be exceptional, but they are decent.

And there are quite a few blacksmiths in the Spirit Source Land. Although their skills are far inferior to the Zhu family, they can still forge some decent weapons.

However, the Spirit Source Land’s most superior skill is alchemy. Under Wang Mingzhe’s leadership, Yang Chengyu, Yang Qinyong, Wang Chengxue, Wang Chengyun, and other juniors have already developed decent alchemy abilities.

Unfortunately, the Spirit Source Land does not have the Rune Secret Skill, so all the elixirs they refine are Mortal Pills.

“Since you like forging weapons, study well. There is a spiritual weapon forging method in the Sea of Spirit; if there’s an opportunity in the future, Grandpa will arrange a heritage for you!” Yang Zhenshan laughed.

In the Sea of Spirit, there is a saying that martial cultivators have a hundred skills, including alchemy, artifact refining, arrays, beast taming, spirit plants, insect breeding, etc.

Among these, alchemy, artifact refining, and spirit planting are the most widespread.

Spirit planting involves cultivating various spiritual objects, such as spirit fruits, spirit rice, spiritual medicine, etc., and is very widespread. Almost every Martial Arts Family conducts research in this area.

The importance of alchemy and artifact refining doesn’t need to be stated; every martial artist depends on these two things.

Currently, Yang Zhenshan’s greatest desire is to obtain the heritage of alchemy and artifact refining.

As for arrays, these are not something ordinary powers can handle, not even martial arts families can manage them. Even most families can’t master them.

In the entire Sea of Spirit, only the three major sects can handle this.

It is said that each of the three major sects has a Mountain Protection Array. Once activated, even Martial God Realm experts find it hard to break through.

Earlier this year, Yang Zhenshan went to the Nanha workshop to retrieve the spear he had custom-made at the Spirit Flame Foundry, and these days, he’s been practicing spear technique with this new spear.

Only after using it did he realize the difference between a spiritual weapon and a mortal weapon. A spear alone increased the power of his spear technique by twenty percent, which was a very obvious difference.

Understanding this difference made Yang Zhenshan eager to obtain a heritage of artifact refining.

The Yang family wants to stand out in the Sea of Spirit, and they must specialize in the hundred skills of martial cultivation.

Alchemy, artifact refining, spirit planting, beast taming, etc., all must be developed, and none can be left behind.

“Really? Grandpa, don’t make me wait too long!” Yang Cheng’an said with a face full of joy.

Yang Zhenshan smiled, “Just wait and see!”

…

After a lively day, Yang Zhenshan returned to the Lingxi Yang family.

This festive season, the Lingxi Yang family had a lively time. Although Yang Zhenshan took over Lingxi Mountain, after a few months of interaction, the Lingxi Yang family members recognized this uncle-grandfather, almost treating him as their real elder with respect.

Among them, the greatest merit belongs to Wang Lei. The training was tough and tiring, but he managed to unite a group of people in a short time.

Wang Lei’s training made the young and strong adults complain bitterly, but they were not ignorant, and naturally understood the benefits of Wang Lei’s training for them.

Therefore, Wang Lei gained their recognition, and Yang Zhenshan gained their approval.

With several Innate Martial Artists, including Yang Zhenshan, stationed there, and the Lu family issuing an announcement prohibiting the annexation of spirit fields, this dispelled the oppressive clouds over the Lingxi Yang family and allowed them to have a secure and lively festive season.

After the lively festival, the Lingxi Yang family returned to a peaceful life, but this peace did not last long.

On the night of the twelfth of the first lunar month.

On Green Feathered Mountain, the blazing fire lit up the night, and the furious shouts and terrible screams broke the silence of the night.

Hundreds of martial artists, holding long knives and dressed in black outfits, charged into the estate on Green Feathered Mountain like ruthless beasts, launching a brutal massacre.

The Green Feathered Lin family was not a small family; it was considered a notable Martial Arts Family in the northeast of Ancient County. But tonight, the Green Feathered Lin family was like a fledgling chick being devoured by a fierce python.

“Why? Why?”

The family head of the Lin family stood in the courtyard, engulfed in flames, blood-stained all over, hair dancing wildly in the wind, and roared at the cold figure ahead, “Yu Xiaoning, my Lin family has no grievances or enmities with your Yu family. Why do you wish to annihilate us?”

Yu Xiaoning, dressed in a plain white robe, with his robe hem fluttering in the wind, was stained with blood, making him look especially striking.

He had a face full of mocking expression, his eyes flashing with extreme cold, and he said coldly, “Hehe, why? Do I need a reason to kill you?”

The voice, sharp as ice shards, echoed in the deathly silent courtyard, sending chills down one’s spine.

The Lin family head was initially stunned, seemingly unable to believe what he heard, with disbelief on his face. But soon, he burst out laughing, a laugh full of sadness and despair that pierced the silence of the courtyard and spread into the distance.

“A great ‘no reason needed’! My Lin family has been kind-hearted and virtuous for generations, never harming anyone, yet today, we face an exterminated fate. Aren’t you beasts afraid of retribution?”

The Lin family head shouted with eyes wide open in fury, shooting flames of hatred from his eyes.

“Retribution? Hahaha, is there such a thing as retribution in this world? There’s only the law of the jungle! Your Lin family is too weak and is blocking our path, so naturally, there’s only one dead end for you.”

Yu Xiaoning sneered disdainfully, his gaze full of contempt.

“Even if I die, I won’t let you have it easy!”

The Lin family head roared and suddenly utilized his remaining spiritual power, his body flashing with light as he charged at the man.

Yu Xiaoning’s lips curled with a cruel smile, his eyes flashing with a trace of killing intent as he gently raised his hand. The long knife in his hand slashed out with crimson flames.

The Lin family head groaned and flew backward like a kite with a broken string. Already split in half while still in the air, he fell heavily to the ground.

The wound in his abdomen emitted white mist, mixed with the scent of roasted meat.

His gaze gradually darkened, but the flames of hatred still flickered in his eyes…

“Actually asking me why? Haha~~”

Yu Xiaoning walked to him, coldly watching the last glimmer of light in his eyes fade away, then kicked his half body into the burning building.

Having done all this, Yu Xiaoning turned and walked into the rising flames.

“Master!”

A man dressed in black approached, “Everything has been handled, a total of three hundred and twenty-eight people, not one less!”

“Hmm, watch over it, and don’t burn the spirit field down the hill!” Yu Xiaoning casually left behind a comment and then started walking down the mountain.