Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1348: Chapter 866: Blood Pool Steward, Taking Away 10,000 Ghost Blood Jades

Time flowed like water, and in the blink of an eye, another three years had passed.

In the quiet chamber of the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau’s separate courtyard.

Yang Zhenshan operated the Qingmu Longevity Scripture, surrounded by a green light that rippled like waves, each wave surpassing the previous.

The liquid mana in his Dantian Qi Sea had expanded and improved over the years, now reaching a very substantial level, just a hair’s breadth from the bottleneck of early-stage Foundation Establishment.

While he was cultivating, he suddenly sensed his soul crow being crushed again. With a slight perception, he discovered it was Xuanzhen summoning him.

Completing a Grand Circulation of mana, Yang Zhenshan’s consciousness immediately projected onto the soul crow.

It was still that dim cave, still the old Taoist in robes.

“Is there something?” Yang Zhenshan asked.

“Yes, it’s something significant!” Xuanzhen said with a solemn expression.

“What significant matter? Is Mo Xuanyu preparing to act against Lotus Heart Valley?”

Mo Xuanyu had been at Lotus Heart Valley for about ten years, during which time he had been setting up the Evil Blood Killing Array. Now that the array was complete, he should be preparing to take action.

However, Xuanzhen rejected Yang Zhenshan’s speculation, “No, another Blood Pool Steward has appeared!”

“What do you mean?” Yang Zhenshan was somewhat perplexed.

“Mo Xuanyu is a Blood Pool Steward of the Yin Ghost Department, but besides him, there’s another Blood Pool Steward here, and this steward seems to wield considerable power!” Xuanzhen explained.

Yang Zhenshan paused slightly. Now he knew much more about the Unpredictable Ghost Sect. Located in the eastern part of the Wanhua Mountain Range, the sect’s power primarily centered around the central area of the Wanhua Domain — an extremely powerful sect force.

The so-called Yin Ghost Department was merely a branch institution under the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s Soul Control Hall, primarily tasked with training Ghost Soldiers and Blood Puppets. A Blood Pool Steward like Mo Xuanyu was just middle to low level in the sect, hardly worth mentioning.

Surely, the Yin Ghost Department had other Blood Pool Stewards, and likely in considerable number.

Yet, the western Wanhua Mountain Range wasn’t within the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s sphere of influence. Why had they recently been sending people frequently to the Yunxiao Mountain Range?

“Tell me in detail!” Yang Zhenshan demanded.

“Just yesterday, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator named Zhang Mo came knocking, and Mo Xuanyu personally went to greet him. This Zhang Mo has late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, and four Foundation Establishment Ghost Soldiers accompany him.”

“Judging by Mo Xuanyu’s attitude, he seemed quite fearful of Zhang Mo, but he was also very displeased. After Zhang Mo left, Mo Xuanyu’s face remained grim!”

“I’m not sure about the specifics of their conversation, but I’m guessing they will have significant moves!”

Xuanzhen stated.

There’s no need to guess because everywhere the Yin Ghost Department appears, there will inevitably be an Evil Blood Killing Array, a Blood Pool, and a Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade.

These are their standard setups, as well as the means by which they refine Ghost Soldiers and Blood Puppets.

Just one Mo Xuanyu wouldn’t suffice; now there’s another Zhang Mo.

This truly adds insult to injury.

Yang Zhenshan suddenly felt a sense of urgency rising in his heart.

Whether Zhang Mo or Mo Xuanyu, their goal is certainly to refine Ghost Soldiers and Blood Puppets.

And what is required to refine Ghost Soldiers and Blood Puppets?

Golden Body Realm Martial Artists and Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

These two are real calamities!

“Alas, it seems that the vicinity of the Yunxiao Mountain Range will be hard to remain peaceful in the future!” Yang Zhenshan sighed.

With just Mo Xuanyu, even though Yang Zhenshan couldn’t beat him, he could still maneuver somewhat. But with the addition of Zhang Mo, Yang Zhenshan could only avoid them.

As for uniting other forces against Mo Xuanyu and Zhang Mo, that would also be quite challenging — at least, Yang Zhenshan couldn’t achieve it.

Because the Spirit Source Land couldn’t be exposed to the world, and a hidden force would find it tough to gain the trust of other forces.

Just like the Illusion Moon Sect, although they are eager to cooperate with the Yang family, they maintain a constant vigilance towards them.

“I’ve found a way to break free of the blood jade’s control!” Xuanzhen suddenly announced.

He wasn’t concerned with anything else; he only wanted to break the blood jade’s control over him.

“What method?”

“You should refine the blood jade!”

Yang Zhenshan had a strong urge to roll his eyes, “Mo Xuanyu won’t hand the blood jade over to me.”

“But you can steal the blood jade. I can send the soul crow into the Blood Pool; can’t you retrieve items through the soul crow? You can directly take the blood jade from the Blood Pool!” Xuanzhen suggested.

Yang Zhenshan paused, “Is that possible?”

“Earlier, I couldn’t do it, but now I can control part of the array and send the soul crow into the Blood Pool!” Xuanzhen explained.

He had been with Mo Xuanyu for over thirty years, and Mo Xuanyu had developed some trust with him, especially now that Mo Xuanyu was short of manpower and had to rely on him to do many tasks.

That’s why he now had access to part of the Evil Blood Killing Array.

Yang Zhenshan considered for a moment; actually, he still hoped Xuanzhen would stay by Mo Xuanyu’s side because then he’d be able to gather a lot of intelligence about Mo Xuanyu and the Unpredictable Ghost Sect from Xuanzhen.

If he lost Xuanzhen as his inside informer, he wouldn’t be able to keep track of Mo Xuanyu’s whereabouts and movements.

However, for Xuanzhen, breaking free from Mo Xuanyu’s control was the most important thing. Being controlled by the blood jade concerned not only Xuanzhen’s life but also his freedom.

“Then let’s give it a try!” Yang Zhenshan said.

He had promised to help Xuanzhen break free from the blood jade’s control, and now that ten years had passed, it would be inappropriate to delay any longer.