Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1720: Chapter 1049: Ancient Mutant Beast—Five-tailed Vicious (Part 2)

Twelve to one!

This gap far exceeded his expectations.

Since forming his core, he had met many strong individuals, like the Yellow Springs Ancestor, but his lifespan consumption ratio was only seven to one. As for Qingyuan Fox Venerable, his ratio was close to ten to one.

But this guy in front of him, his lifespan consumption ratio actually reached twelve to one.

Could it be that this guy’s strength is even greater than Qingyuan Fox Venerable?

Impossible!

This guy is definitely not as strong as Qingyuan Fox Venerable!

The factors that affect the lifespan consumption ratio are mainly two: cultivation and Dao intent, but if it’s a demon beast, there’s a third factor, which is the bloodline!

This means that the bloodline rank of the Five-tailed Vicious is above that of Qingyuan Fox Venerable.

”Your Excellency, please leave!” Yang Zhenshan said coldly once more.

The Five-tailed Vicious stopped roaring, its gray eyes coldly looking at Yang Zhenshan. However, compared to before, there was now less indifference in its eyes and more gravity.

”The Path of Life and Death, the Path of Void? Junior, your talent is high!”

Yang Zhenshan felt an increasingly heavy pressure, as the other had instantly recognized the two Dao intents he just used, proving that the other was knowledgeable and experienced.

The Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron flew out, emanating a gentle green light, with rich vitality swirling around Yang Zhenshan.

”Since you know the Withered and Flourishing Dao Intent, you should understand that I do not wish to be enemies with you!”

The Five-tailed Vicious looked at the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron, a hint of fear flashing in its gray eyes.

It wasn’t afraid of the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron, but of the vitality within it.

The Withered and Flourishing Divine Power consumes the enemy’s lifespan with one’s own, but a cultivator who masters it can use vitality to replenish their own lifespan.

This means that as long as there is enough vitality, anyone would be exhausted to death by a cultivator who has mastered the Withered and Flourishing Divine Power.

The Five-tailed Vicious didn’t know the lifespan consumption ratio between him and Yang Zhenshan, nor how much vitality was within the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron, but he didn’t dare to take the risk.

”I also do not wish to be enemies with a junior like you!” the Five-tailed Vicious’s tone softened, and its aura retracted, the previously injured pelt recovering to its original state, its form transforming into a seven-foot-tall middle-aged man.

Unlike other demon beasts, the human form of the Five-tailed Vicious looked no different from a normal person; eyes, nose, mouth, ears—all identical to a human’s, except on his back were five arrows, presumably his tails transformed.

Wrapped in a red fur coat, his features were somewhat rugged but not ugly, exuding a kind of masculine charm.

Yang Zhenshan watched him transform, somewhat stunned.

He had seen many demon beasts in human form, and almost all retained some of their features, most appearing very ugly and not in line with the aesthetics of the Human Clan.

Only the Qingyuan Fox Clan was an exception; other demon clans were all hideous.

But the Five-tailed Vicious in front of him, though not handsome, had almost no difference in appearance from a human, and no beastly traits could be found on him.

”I am Zhen Zhang, junior, what is your name?” Zhen Zhang asked.

”Sky Cloud Sword Sect’s Yang Zhenshan, greetings to the senior!” Yang Zhenshan put away the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron and Thunder Fire Spear, but did not let down his guard at all.

”Yang Zhenshan!” Zhen Zhang pondered for a moment, seemingly unfamiliar with the name.

But he clearly had not heard of Yang Zhenshan’s name.

”Since there is no enmity between us, why block my way?” he asked.

”This place is the territory of my Sky Cloud Sword Sect!” Yang Zhenshan replied.

”I will not target your Sky Cloud Sword Sect!” Zhen Zhang said.

”Sorry, junior cannot trust the senior!” Yang Zhenshan said bluntly.

This guy is not easy to deal with, Yang Zhenshan certainly could not let him enter the Yunxiao Mountain.

Zhen Zhang glanced at Yang Zhenshan, his eyes flickering.

Yang Zhenshan stared back, showing no sign of backing down.

Their gazes clashed and they were silent for a long time.

The Five-tailed Vicious was not the Green Bull Demon King; though the Green Bull Demon King rarely appeared, there were many external rumors about him. Moreover, the Green Bull Demon King seemed like a simple big boy, and with a little contact one could discern his temperament, so Yang Zhenshan wanted to bring the Green Bull Demon King to the Life Realm Immortal Palace.

But even so, Yang Zhenshan remained wary of the Green Bull Demon King, even arranging for Yun Xiao to keep an eye on him.

As for the menacing Five-tailed Vicious in front of him, Yang Zhenshan naturally wouldn’t try to win him over, nor would he let him enter Yunxiao Mountain.

Such a guy was too dangerous to keep around, and Yang Zhenshan would not risk it.

After a long silence, Yang Zhenshan spoke again: ”With senior’s strength, you shouldn’t need to fear the Unpredictable Ghost Sect!”

The Green Bull Demon King had to flee the Wanhua Mountain Range due to the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s hunting, but the strength of the Five-tailed Vicious in front of him far surpassed the Green Bull Demon King; he should have been able to contend with An Wusheng and Yu Yuan.

There was no need for him to flee the Wanhua Mountain Range.

”I am indeed not afraid of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, but the authority struggle has begun, and I do not wish to get involved for now!” Zhen Zhang said.

Yang Zhenshan was taken aback, ”Authority struggle!”

Zhen Zhang furrowed his brows, ”In short, I need a place to avoid the authority struggle!”

”What is the authority struggle?” Yang Zhenshan asked.

Zhen Zhang shook his head, with no intention of enlightening Yang Zhenshan.

Yang Zhenshan felt that this authority struggle seemed significant, but since the other party did not want to explain, he could not force it.

”Since senior just wants a place to avoid it, there is no need to come to Yunxiao Mountain. There are many suitable places in the south for senior to stay!” Yang Zhenshan said.

A fellow Taoist’s misfortune is not my toll.

There are vast areas south of Yunxiao Mountain, with many Spirit Vein Blessed Lands, and with the strength of the Five-tailed Vicious, finding a foothold should be easy.

Zhen Zhang thought for a moment, then nodded, ”Fine, I will give you face and not go deeper into Yunxiao Mountain!”

”Many thanks for senior’s leniency!” Yang Zhenshan politely bowed.

”Farewell!” Zhen Zhang said no more, turning into a stream of light flying southward.

Yang Zhenshan watched him leave, momentarily dazed.

This guy left just like that?

How straightforward!

But what did he mean by the authority struggle?

Yang Zhenshan recalled something.

There is a ban in the Heavenly Constitution Road that prohibits the usurpation of authority; could this authority be related to the authority struggle mentioned by the Five-tailed Vicious?

If related, what does this authority refer to?

Power?

Clearly not.

In the Immortal Cultivation World, strength dictates power.

Strength is fundamental, power is merely a symbol of strength.

”Authority, authority!”

Yang Zhenshan’s expression shifted slightly as he looked up at the clear sky.

A vast expanse of blue, the blazing sun shining its warm glow, yet Yang Zhenshan was not looking at these; he was looking at the essence behind it all, the Dao Intent.

Authority!

Dao Intent!

Taoist Master!