Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1300: Chapter 844: The Ghost Maiden Escapes the Ancient Array

“I understand, I will explain this matter to the Xuanqing Sect!” Shi Pingshan said, knowing the gravity of the situation.

“Very well!” Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly and was about to leave.

Initially, he did not intend to show himself tonight, but after arriving at the Beishi family, he decided to make an appearance.

Primarily to seize the opportunity to expose Mo Xuanyu’s identity, so the Three Sects could be prepared in advance.

“Please wait, Senior.” Shi Pingshan saw Yang Zhenshan preparing to leave and hurriedly spoke to hold him back.

“Something else?”

Shi Pingshan cupped his hands in a salute once more, “Senior, you saved our family from calamity, we are deeply grateful. In the future, we will certainly do our utmost to repay your kindness. Please, leave your name so our family can repay this debt of gratitude!”

“Please, leave your name, Senior!” Shi Shengyuan also cupped his hands in salute and said.

Yang Zhenshan thought for a moment and said, “No need for my name, but consider this as your family owing me a favor.”

He took out a jade token and tossed it to Shi Pingshan, “If anyone comes with a similar token in the future, you can repay the favor then!”

Of course, this token could not grant entry into the Spirit Source Land. Although its design and contained restrictions were identical, it did not hold a Divine Soul Seed.

As for the Beishi family’s favor, Yang Zhenshan did not actually expect them to do anything. However, since they wished to express gratitude, he gave them an opportunity, thinking there might be a time he could use assistance from the Beishi family.

Shi Pingshan caught the token, hesitated for a moment, but decided not to probe further about Yang Zhenshan’s identity.

Yang Zhenshan waved his hand, elegantly returning to the Spirit Source Land, while Shi Pingshan and Shi Shengyuan watched him leave, exchanging glances filled with complex emotions.

The Beishi family had nearly faced annihilation today; if not for Yang Zhenshan’s intervention, there would be no Beishi family in the Sea of Spirit tomorrow.

At this moment, the two felt a mix of terror and relief.

“Let’s go, we should comfort the tribesmen first, and tomorrow we’ll visit the Xuanqing Sect to request an audience with the Supreme Elder.”

…

The next day.

Shi Pingshan and Shi Shengyuan together arrived at the Xuanqing Sect.

The Supreme Elder of the Xuanqing Sect, Lin Daoyuan, resided on Sword Origin Peak. It is said that back then, Heavenly Sword True Monarch established the Xuanqing Sect on this peak, and the Xuanqing Sect was named as such because the first Martial Arts technique granted to it by Heavenly Sword True Monarch was the Xuanqing Skill.

The Xuanqing Skill was not simply a cultivation technique but a comprehensive compilation, encompassing dozens of Martial Arts True Intents, compiled by Heavenly Sword True Monarch based on his own understanding of Martial Arts, even including his insights into Sword Dao.

Heavenly Sword True Monarch did not establish the Xuanqing Sect to recruit martial artists for exploring Ancient Relic Arrays but to provide for the disciples’ kin and clan from Hidden Sword Mountain.

Hidden Sword Mountain only accepted Spiritual Acupoint children, but they had family, who couldn’t be ignored.

To take care of the disciples’ kin, Heavenly Sword True Monarch established the Xuanqing Sect, allowing the kin to cultivate martial arts and become strong martial artists.

Later, following the need for exploring Ancient Relic Arrays, Hidden Sword Mountain successively established the Wuxiang Sect and Illusion Moon Sect, forming what is known as the Three Sects of Lingxiu.

Lin Daoyuan, now over three hundred years old, is among the strongest Sword Immortals in the Sea of Spirit of the three martial immortals, although not the oldest, he is the most powerful.

The Xuanqing Sect has deep ties with Hidden Sword Mountain, and its strongest martial practice relates to the Sword Dao.

Though Lin Daoyuan is not an Immortal Cultivator, his proficiency in Sword Dao is not much less than that of a true Sword Immortal.

His only shortcoming is his inability to become a genuine Immortal Cultivator; he can only constantly strive towards the Immortal Path.

Shi Pingshan and Shi Shengyuan reached Sword Origin Peak and met Lin Daoyuan.

Lin Daoyuan donned a dark cyan robe, with a square visage and sharp eyes, embodying a drawn sword with his prominent demeanor.

Just standing before him, Shi Pingshan and Shi Shengyuan felt an immense pressure.

“The Unpredictable Ghost Sect! So it was them!” Lin Daoyuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, emitting a brief sword light.

Others may not know the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, but Lin Daoyuan was quite familiar with them, as he had traveled extensively in his youth, visiting places like White Cloud Immortal City and even crossing the Wanhua Mountain Range to reach the central region of the Wanhua Domain.

The Unpredictable Ghost Sect was a substantial influence in the central region of the Wanhua Domain.

Recall, Lin Daoyuan had nearly been turned into a Corpse Ghost by the Unpredictable Ghost Sect years ago.

“I never expected them to come to the Sea of Spirit; it’s quite interesting!”

“Master knows the Unpredictable Ghost Sect?” Shi Pingshan cautiously inquired.

Lin Daoyuan nodded slightly, “I know of them, but not in much detail. Rest assured, that Mo Xuanyu is merely a Blood Pool Steward of the Yin Ghost Department in the Unpredictable Ghost Sect!”

Facing the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, Lin Daoyuan had no confidence.

But dealing with a Blood Pool Steward from the Yin Ghost Department, Lin Daoyuan had no significant concerns.

The Unpredictable Ghost Sect is very powerful, but their influence is primarily east of the Wanhua Mountain Range; they have limited presence west of the range.

“You may return; I will handle this matter myself!”

Lin Daoyuan stated calmly.

…

Lin Daoyuan certainly would not let Mo Xuanyu go unpunished. After learning of Mo Xuanyu’s identity, he immediately arranged for people to track the movements of the Yin Ghost Department and Soul-breaking Blade, while also sending someone to the Ancient Relic Array to invite Ming Shuzi of the Nether Prison Sect for a meeting.

The matter of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect concerns not only the Three Sects of Lingxiu but also the Nether Prison Sect.

This time, both parties must unite to oppose the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

Though the Unpredictable Ghost Sect has limited power in the Sea of Spirit, Lin Daoyuan in no way underestimated them.

The Unpredictable Ghost Sect is an enormous force, and even though Mo Xuanyu is just a Blood Pool Steward, he cannot be taken lightly.

While Lin Daoyuan was gathering various forces, on the other side, Mo Xuanyu stood beside the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool, his pale face full of gloom.

“What shall we do next?”

Xuanzhen asked with distaste, glancing at the crimson blood pool.

“Migrate the Blood Pool!” Mo Xuanyu said coldly.

At this point, he had no other choice but to relocate the Blood Pool.

He had very few forces at his disposal, only about a dozen or so people he could use. Those below the Martial God or Foundation Establishment Stage didn’t count in his eyes, just making up the numbers at best.

Originally, he had more than twenty people available, but last night Yang Zhenshan killed five in a row, leaving him with fewer than twenty now.

The Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade could not be lost, and the tasks from the Yin Soul Bureau had to continue. Now that his identity was exposed, he had no choice but to relocate first and then figure out how to complete his tasks.

“Damn it!”

He said angrily.

“Isn’t it a bit hasty to just move like this?” Xuanzhen said softly.

He naturally didn’t want Mo Xuanyu to relocate the Blood Pool; he hoped someone would come to destroy the Blood Jade in the pool, allowing him to escape Mo Xuanyu’s control.

“Don’t worry, I’ll leave them a great gift to vent my anger!” Mo Xuanyu said.

Migrating the Blood Pool wasn’t an easy task. This pool required the Evil Blood Killing Array for nourishment and protection, and setting up this array required a huge amount of materials—a staggering fortune. If it wasn’t absolutely necessary, Mo Xuanyu wouldn’t casually move the Blood Pool.

This time, Mo Xuanyu suffered significant losses. Not only did it delay his task completion, but it also wasted a substantial amount of materials.

“So where are we moving to?”

“You’ll find out when the time comes!”

Like a cunning rabbit with three burrows, Mo Xuanyu naturally had multiple escape routes prepared long ago.

The situation in the Sea of Spirit no longer allowed him to stir up any trouble, but he had other choices.

Mo Xuanyu acted quickly. In just two days, he’d moved the Blood Pool, though he left behind the Evil Blood Killing Array.

Yang Zhenshan didn’t know Mo Xuanyu had already run away because Xuanzhen stayed by Mo Xuanyu’s side these past few days, lacking any chance to relay a message, so he still thought Mo Xuanyu was at Black Mountain Ridge.

Meanwhile, as Mo Xuanyu was making his escape, only one day remained until the Ancient Relic Array was set to open.

Inside the array, the ghost lady stood gravely at the array’s opening spot, her pale face full of confusion.

This past month had been utterly miserable for her.

Since their exposure, people from the Three Sects of Lingxiu and Nether Prison Sect had united to hunt them down.

Her subordinates had been slain one by one, while she could only flee desperately.

Given her strength, she needn’t fear a group of Heavenly Gang Stage martial artists; no matter how many there were, she could handle it.

But the problem was that this time, the people sent by the Three Sects of Lingxiu and Nether Prison Sect weren’t just martial artists, but also included six late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

Even with her numerous methods, facing six cultivators of the same level left the ghost lady with no choice but to run.

At this moment, she faced a decision—whether to leave.

If she left, she’d face the Three Sects of Lingxiu and Nether Prison Sect, and her situation would likely be fatal.

If she didn’t leave, staying inside the Ancient Relic Array meant she’d never achieve Foundation Establishment, as she lacked Foundation Establishment Pills and Spiritual Objects. Achieving Foundation Establishment would be a pipe dream, and the inside of the array wasn’t meant for unfamiliar Foundation Establishment cultivators to appear.

Unaware that others were still waiting to enter the array to mine, she felt deeply conflicted.

Yet time no longer allowed her to remain indecisive.

Taking a deep breath with closed eyes, she ultimately chose to leave the Ancient Relic Array.

She still wished to achieve Foundation Establishment and walk further on the Immortal Path. She didn’t want to wait here to die, nor face a future where she couldn’t keep advancing.

As time slowly passed, her figure transformed into a shadow hidden among sparse vegetation, quietly watching those who were waiting to leave the array.

Those people didn’t want to let her leave the array, standing guard at the array’s opening, vigilantly watching their surroundings.

The ghost lady paid no attention to these people; her concern was outside the array with the Foundation Establishment cultivators and Martial God experts.

Even though there were six late-stage Qi Refining cultivators among them, they posed little threat to the ghost lady.

Ever since she shifted her cultivation to the “Mystic Yin Soul Silence Scripture”, her concealment abilities had grown significantly, especially with a spell from the scripture, the Shadow Transformation Skill, allowing her to hide in shadows without revealing a trace.

This very skill had enabled her to evade capture multiple times.

Finally, the exit of the array opened, and the people from the Nether Prison Sect and Three Sects of Lingxiu orderly filed out of the array.

The ghost lady observed their movements, and just as the leading person was about to step out, she suddenly transformed into a fleeting shadow, gliding across the ground.

“Stop her!” someone shouted upon noticing her, but there was no chance to block her.

Quickly reaching the exit of the array, she dashed out with no hesitation.

“Elders, stop her, she’s with the Soul-breaking Blade!”

“What?”

“Who?”

Outside the relic array, a group of Martial God experts hadn’t yet reacted, and the ghost lady, transformed into a fleeting shadow, had already darted towards the east.

It wasn’t surprising that these Martial God experts failed to react; they didn’t expect anyone else to emerge from the array, especially since there weren’t many Martial God experts outside the array at this time.

Ming Shuzi had been invited to the Xuanqing Sect, Master Yuqian had returned to the Beishi family, and several others had left together.

The appearance of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect had eased tensions between the Three Sects of Lingxiu and Nether Prison Sect, lessening mutual vigilance and the need for many personnel to remain here.

The critical factor was Ming Shuzi’s absence; if he were present, not even ten ghost ladies would escape.

With Ming Shuzi gone, the ghost lady seized the opportunity to escape. Before the crowd could react, she vanished into the vast forest, aided by her Shadow Transformation Skill.