Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1844 - 1111: Farewell to Que Lingyu (Part 2)

Zhou Lan’s Yin Soul was just a newly born Yin Soul, its intelligence was still in a state of ignorance, not yet a Ghost Cultivator. To turn her into a Ghost Cultivator, it would still need Red Soul to guide her for some time.

Yang Zhenshan was also unable to immediately turn her into a Ghost General. However, that group of Power of Divine Soul could enhance her Yin Soul, allowing her to become a Ghost Cultivator more quickly.

Subsequently, Yang Zhenshan distributed the Power of Divine Soul in his hand to the surrounding Yin Souls, giving a little to each. Although this couldn’t turn them all into Ghost Generals, it could speed up their cultivation advancements.

This way, it could maximize the utilization of the Power of Divine Soul and allow these Yin Souls to grow better.

After finishing these tasks, Yang Zhenshan chatted with Red Soul for a while before leaving the Divine Soul Hall.

First, he went to visit Yue Yao and talked with her about the Spirit Deer Clan, also to strengthen the relationship between both sides.

Then he summoned Yun Fan, Yun Bi, Lin Daoyuan, Chu Lingxiao, Yue E, Jing Shui, and others. These were considered his old friends, but now they had all become his subordinates.

He could see that Lin Daoyuan and Yue E’s feelings were quite complex, but both of them were now nearing the end of their lifespans and had no other thoughts, only wanting to live in the Spirit Source Land for their remaining years.

As for the others, they all seemed to have adapted to life in White Jade City and accepted the rules of the Spirit Source Land.

After being busy for several days, Yang Zhenshan finally found the time to visit the Yang Family Blessed Land.

The Yang Family Blessed Land was still the same as before, but now it was an empty shell, devoid of people.

Looking at the current Yang Family Blessed Land, Yang Zhenshan suddenly thought of the Ancient Relic Array from the past.

This time, the evacuation from the Yang Family Blessed Land was quite hasty and left a lot behind. If White Jade City never returns here in the future, will this place become like the Ancient Relic Array of the past in a thousand years?

It would definitely not be as abundant as the Ancient Relic Array from before, as White Jade City would not leave so many treasures here.

Perhaps the Sun True Sect of the past also evacuated hastily from here, leaving behind a large number of treasures.

But the Sun True Sect never returned, and White Jade City will certainly return one day.

The Array here is still intact, and the spirit fields and Spirit Plants will remain preserved.

After surveying the Blessed Land, Yang Zhenshan flew out of the Array. He first went to check the Sea of Spirit and found that it had not been occupied by the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

”Strange, why hasn’t the Unpredictable Ghost Sect come yet?”

Yang Zhenshan hovered in the clouds above, looking down at the Sea of Spirit below, feeling a bit puzzled.

He initially thought the Unpredictable Ghost Sect had already taken over the Sea of Spirit, but he found no trace of them inside or outside of it.

After some contemplation, he flew towards the Yunxiao Mountain Range.

At first, he didn’t notice anything unusual, but as he ventured further into the mountains, he discovered many traces of battles and sensed the presence of Ghost Soldiers and Blood Puppets.

Moments later, he arrived near Hidden Sword Mountain, looking down on it from above, his eyes slightly narrowing.

At this moment, there were no Ghost Soldiers or Blood Puppets, but the lingering aura of both was evident, and battle scars littered the surrounding forests.

It was clear that the Unpredictable Ghost Sect had been here, but Hidden Sword Mountain had managed to fend off their attack.

”Surprisingly, they managed to repel the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s assault, truly unexpected!” Yang Zhenshan squinted, gazing at Hidden Sword Mountain in the distance.

Hidden Sword Mountain still stood, without any breaches in its Mountain Protection Array.

Moreover, many cultivators and demon beasts were gathered around Hidden Sword Mountain in small groups, scattered through the forests, building wooden shelters or dwelling in caves, appearing quite haggard.

However, their congregation here indicated this place was safe.

”Just what does Hidden Sword Mountain have that allowed it to withstand the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s assault?” Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard, deep in thought.

Based on his understanding, Hidden Sword Mountain shouldn’t have been able to hold off the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

This assault on the Yunxiao Mountain Range by the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, although not a full-force attack, still mobilized considerable strength.

Judging by them having Yellow Springs Old Ghost and Chi Yuan True Monarch lead the Yin Ghost army against the Yang Family Blessed Land, it was clear they were well-prepared.

However, their understanding of Yang Zhenshan and White Jade City was insufficient, leading them to miscalculate their strength, resulting in a total defeat.

Que Lingyu and Jian Changhe now both had significant reputations, and the Unpredictable Ghost Sect couldn’t possibly have misjudged their abilities.

Unless both of them had recently strengthened their powers beyond measure, they couldn’t have possibly repelled the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s attack.

Unable to fathom the reason, Yang Zhenshan decided to visit Hidden Sword Mountain to investigate.

Appearing, revealing his presence, he arrived directly above Hidden Sword Mountain.

In moments, a petite figure appeared before him.

”Why are you here?” Que Lingyu asked, looking at Yang Zhenshan.

Yang Zhenshan shrugged, answering, ”I came to see Senior Brother and Senior Sister!”

Que Lingyu looked him up and down, her lively eyes full of inquiry, ”You broke through?”

”Indeed, I just broke through recently,” Yang Zhenshan replied with a smile.

”Congratulations!” Que Lingyu said, a slight curve on her lips.

”Where’s Senior Brother Changhe?” Yang Zhenshan inquired.

”He’s in seclusion!”

”I see!” Yang Zhenshan’s gaze shifted from Que Lingyu to Hidden Sword Mountain. Within the Mountain Protection Array, the mountain was shrouded in mist, appearing particularly enigmatic.

Que Lingyu, however, continued to stare at him, ”What exactly do you want to do?”

She harbored no ill feelings toward Yang Zhenshan. During their time in the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, they were fellow disciples, and relations were harmonious with no conflicts. Since the sect’s disbandment, though they hadn’t met again, there was a tacit understanding to keep an appropriate distance.

Of course, she didn’t fully trust Yang Zhenshan either. While he wasn’t a vile person, he wasn’t exactly a paragon of virtue.

Yang Zhenshan chuckled and bluntly asked, ”I’m just curious how you managed to fend off the Unpredictable Ghost Sect!”

Que Lingyu glared at him, ”You’d better not know!”

Yang Zhenshan was a bit surprised, ”Why not?”

”Because it has nothing to do with you!” Que Lingyu replied.

Yang Zhenshan nodded, ”Very well, then, I won’t press further. The Yang family will temporarily abandon the Yang Family Blessed Land; we won’t be near the Yunxiao Mountain Range for a while. Take care, Senior Sister!”

With that, he clasped his hands in a salute to Que Lingyu.

”You’re leaving?” Que Lingyu asked, surprised.

”Yes, the Unpredictable Ghost Sect is formidable. If the Yang family stays, we’ll only become a thorn in their side. Rather than clashing with them here, we’d be better off avoiding the conflict for now,” Yang Zhenshan said.

For White Jade City right now, avoiding the Unpredictable Ghost Sect is the most sensible choice.

Continuing to confront them would bring no benefits and would hinder White Jade City’s growth.

Thus, Yang Zhenshan had long decided to relocate to the Central Region.

Having the Life Realm Immortal Palace meant he didn’t need a Spirit Vein Blessed Land, only a secluded spot to open the Pocket World Gate.

In the Central Region, whether trading with the Hengshan Sect or dealing with the Ten Thousand Treasures Store, it would be much more convenient than here.

Away from strife, quietly growing stronger, this is what Yang Zhenshan desired.

This was the lesson Yang Zhenshan learned from the failure of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

Que Lingyu was silent for a moment, then said, ”Very well, if there is ever a chance, you can visit Hidden Sword Mountain again!”

”Will you still not let me in next time I come?” Yang Zhenshan joked.

Que Lingyu’s lips curved slightly, ”In twenty years, when you come to Hidden Sword Mountain again, we’ll certainly welcome you warmly!”

”Twenty years!”

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard and nodded, ”Alright, see you in twenty years! Farewell.”

Then he turned and left, transforming into a Tunneling Light, flying towards the east.

Even though he wasn’t sure why Que Lingyu set a meeting twenty years later, he knew that Hidden Sword Mountain surely had some hidden card against the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

He was very curious about what this trump card was, but since Que Lingyu wasn’t willing to say, he didn’t press the issue.

In the future, he would certainly find out.