Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 1019 Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat Sand Nightmare Beast

After leaving Qingyuan Cave and venturing deep into the Great Void, Yang Zhengshan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Standing in the vast and mysterious void, Yang Zhengshan's face was extremely gloomy.

"True Lord Chiyuan, I'll remember this debt!"

Having lived for nearly two hundred years, this was the first time Yang Zhengshan had been chased and forced to flee in such a sorry state. Moreover, if he hadn't been lucky enough to encounter the Azure Fox Lord, he probably would have met his end at the hands of the Crimson True Monarch.

The thought of Chi Yuan's mocking tone made it hard for Yang Zhengshan to suppress his murderous intent.

However, he also understood that with his current strength, he was no match for Chi Yuan.

After flying for about half an hour, Yang Zhengshan returned to Baiyun Immortal City.

He had just emerged from the Great Void when Jian Changhe flew out of the Jade Palace.

"Are you OK?"

Jian Changhe looked at Yang Zhengshan, his sharp brows showing concern.

Yang Zhengshan forced a smile, saying, "It's alright, you're back!"

"Is it that old ghost Chi Yuan?" At this moment, Que Lingyu also flew out and asked in a cold voice.

"Hmm!" Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly.

"Let's go back first!" Jian Changhe called to Yang Zhengshan as they returned to the Jade Night Palace.

After the three were seated and the disciples served tea, Que Lingyu said, "I have already contacted Chi Hua. Chi Yuan is probably targeting Chi Hua because he wants to compete for a council seat in Zhenyang Immortal City."

"He was originally worried that Chi Hua would step in to compete for the board seat, but he didn't expect to run into you guys!"

"I've already discussed it with Chi Hua. Chi Hua is searching for Chi Yuan's whereabouts. Once we find him, we will make them pay the price!"

Que Lingyu's tone was very firm, and filled with killing intent.

This time, Chi Yuan really angered Que Lingyu. Now that they have established the Tianyun Sword Sect, the five of them are both allies and fellow disciples.

To put it more bluntly, they are now a community of shared interests.

Yang Zhengshan and Jian Changhe were attacked, and no matter what, they were determined to seek justice for them.

Moreover, it was she who suggested that the two of them go to the Huaxian Sect this time, so she naturally had to take responsibility for it.

However, Yang Zhengshan waved his hand, "Let's put this aside for now, the important matter is more important!"

"How is the situation in Zhenyang Immortal City?"

Although he now wished he could kill Chi Yuan, he also knew that killing Chi Yuan would be extremely difficult.

Chi Yuan's strength is beyond that of ordinary mid-stage Golden Core cultivators. This person not only possesses formidable supernatural abilities, but also numerous spiritual artifacts.

Even if Que Lingyu and Baiyun Zhenjun joined forces, they might not be his match. Even if Chihua were added, it would still be difficult to keep him.

As for Yang Zhengshan and Jian Changhe, to be honest, they probably wouldn't be able to help if they got caught up in the chaos.

My family knows their own affairs.

With their combined strength, they are no match for a veteran Golden Core cultivator like Chi Yuan.

Instead of wasting time and energy on Chi Yuan, it would be better to first secure a seat on the board of directors of Zhenyang Immortal City.

As long as they can obtain a council seat in Zhenyang Immortal City, they will receive a large amount of resources. At that time, they can use these resources to improve their cultivation, enhance their supernatural powers, and refine spiritual weapons.

A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years; a true lord's reward is never too late, even after a thousand years.

More than seeking revenge, Yang Zhengshan wanted to improve his own strength at this moment.

"The matter is half settled," said Que Lingyu.

"What do you mean?" Yang Zhengshan asked, puzzled.

Que Lingyu explained, "Xiaoshan has agreed to let True Monarch Baiyun occupy one board seat. As for the remaining two board seats, they still need to discuss it."

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly. "I understand, senior. Let's not talk about Chi Yuan for now. I will take revenge myself when I have the chance. The most urgent matter right now is Zhenyang Immortal City."

"Therefore, I urge you to seek a council seat in True Yang Immortal City from Senior Chi Hua as soon as possible."

Que Lingyu frowned. "You mean you want me to go? What about you?"

Yang Zhengshan looked at Jian Changhe and said, "Changhe and I are too weak to occupy council seats in Zhenyang Immortal City."

Jian Changhe nodded, "That's right, senior, this matter still requires your intervention!"

They had previously discussed who should join the council of Zhenyang Immortal City.

There is no doubt that True Lord Baiyun will occupy a seat.

However, the group did not reach an agreement on the remaining one.

Que Lingyu wanted Jian Changhe to go, and Yang Zhengshan also had some similar thoughts.

However, it seems that only peacock feathers are the most suitable now.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

Given Yang Zhengshan and Jian Changhe's current cultivation levels and strength, they are indeed not suitable to join the council of Zhenyang Immortal City.

Que Lingyu frowned and fell into deep thought.

She didn't like things that were too troublesome. Her original plan was to help Tianyuan Sword Sect secure a seat on the board of directors, and then return to Cangyu Mountain to continue guarding that cenotaph.

If she weren't forced to, she really wouldn't want to join any council.

Que Lingyu looked at Jian Changhe, who said softly, "Senior, this matter cannot be left to you!"

Que Lingyu could only nod, "Then I'll go to Zhenyang Immortal City first."

After the matter was settled, Que Lingyu discussed the matter of Chi Yuan with Yang Zhengshan and Jian Changhe. Yang Zhengshan insisted that it be dealt with later, and that the matter of Zhenyang Immortal City should be dealt with first.

Jian Changhe agreed with Yang Zhengshan's opinion, and in the end Que Lingyu did not insist any further, deciding to go to Zhenyang Immortal City first to settle the matter of the council seat.

The affairs of Zhenyang Immortal City were handed over to True Lord Baiyun and Que Lingyu, while Yang Zhengshan and Jian Changhe stayed behind to oversee the city.

As for Yunxiao, he went into seclusion to cultivate.

Yunxiao was also very frustrated. Although he was also a Golden Core cultivator, there was a big difference between a fake Golden Core and a real Golden Core.

As a pseudo-Core Formation cultivator, he lacked confidence in anything he did in front of a true Core Formation cultivator. He seemed somewhat superfluous in any matter involving Core Formation cultivators.

Since it doesn't involve Golden Core cultivators, there's no need for him to personally intervene.

He simply retreated to the Immortal Palace to meditate and comprehend the divine power.

After Que Lingyu went to Zhenyang Immortal City, Yang Zhengshan also returned to Shengjing Immortal Palace to go into seclusion.

Although his encounter with Chi Yuan was fraught with danger, it also gave him many new insights, especially regarding the Dao Intent of the Great Void, from which he gained a great deal.

……

Just as Yang Zhengshan was in seclusion, a huge flying boat pierced through the vast sky and arrived at the Sun Giant Mountain.

This flying boat was designed by Ma Qiuyan and built by thousands of array masters and weapon refiners in the Spirit Source Land over five years.

The Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat is sixty zhang long and twenty zhang wide, its entire body seemingly cast from molten gold. The prow is carved with the head of a Vermilion Bird, its beak curved, holding a red copper fire pearl in its mouth. The cracks on the pearl resemble flames flickering, gleaming with a dazzling red light in the sunlight. The mane on its neck curls like burning flames, each feather engraved with spiraling fire patterns, making it appear from a distance as if the entire divine bird is about to take flight.

The ship's hull is as wide as a reclining whale, with twelve flame-shaped wing plates on each side. The edges of the plates are as thin as if cut by a knife, and the surface is hammered with fine, dense scale patterns. Each layer of scales is inlaid with cinnabar, and when the wind blows, the plates strike each other, producing a sound like firewood exploding. The deck is paved with red sandalwood, the wood grain naturally resembling flowing fire. At the joints, copper strips are inlaid with flint and steel patterns, and when you step on it, the soles feel slightly warm, as if heat is seeping up from the seams of the planks.

The stern features a seven-tiered watchtower, each with openwork railings shaped like flames. A bronze bell hangs from the top tier, inscribed with the characters "焚天" (Fen Tian, ​​meaning "Burning Heaven"), the spaces between which are filled with sulfur. When struck, smoke and flames emerge from the gaps in the characters, visible from a hundred miles away. Thirty-six fire patterns lie beneath the hull, their lines inlaid with black iron. When still, they resemble dark red blood vessels; when airborne, they blaze with intense white flames, suspending the entire ship in mid-air, leaving a trail of flames over ten feet long behind, like a burning brocade.

The cabin doors are all shaped like tripods, with bronze rings carved into the heads of fire beasts. The lintel is engraved with the "Li" trigram, and the gaps between the trigrams are filled with red sand. The portholes on both sides are inlaid with red crystals, allowing light to pass through like fused glass, making everything outside appear warm in color. When the ship is still, it is like lying in a fiery hell; when it is moving, it is like a red dragon soaring through the clouds. Where the flames flow, even the air seems to be slightly heated.

The Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat was designed based on the blueprints of a large flying boat left by the Sun True Sect. However, during the design process, Ma Qiuyan also referenced the Mysterious Fortress Flying Boat of the Netherworld Sect, and combined it with the array formation and weapon crafting skills of the Spirit Source Land.

Overall, the Vermilion Bird Flying Boat is only about half the size of the flying boat in the blueprints of the Sun True Sect, but even so, it far surpasses the Xuanbao Flying Boat of the Netherworld Prison Sect.

The Vermilion Bird Flying Boat's flight speed and defense are not outstanding, but its attack formation is extremely powerful.

Above it is the Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Formation. When the formation is pushed to its limit, the three-legged crow phantom on the top of the watchtower at the stern will leave the body and resonate with the Vermilion Bird head at the bow, condensing into a hundred-foot-long flame Vermilion Bird.

The Vermilion Bird spreads its wings, and raging flames burn the sky, lasting for a hundred days.

To the west of the Sun Giant Mountain, a dark red cloud floated in the distance, closing in in an instant. The fiery pearl on the Vermilion Bird's head shone brightly, and the twelve flame-shaped wings flapped, creating hot winds that swirled sparks like countless red butterflies flitting across the sky.

Flame patterns lit up the ship's hull in succession, spreading from bow to stern like red-hot iron chains moving through the clouds. The ship's hull swept over the wisps of clouds, leaving a trail of red-hot lines.

The Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat flew through the air without any attempt to conceal itself, immediately attracting the attention of many people in the Sun Giant Mountain.

In a dark red stone forest, a male and a female Foundation Establishment cultivator were looking up at the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat in the sky.

"Brother, whose flying boat is this? How dare they make such a big show of it?" Zhang Ying stared at the flying boat in the sky in astonishment.

Zhang Baishan's eyes were filled with a complex expression as he said, "The Yang Clan of the Immortal Race!"

“The Yang Clan of the Immortal Race!” Zhang Ying was taken aback at first, then nodded in realization. “So it’s the Yang Clan’s flying boat! No wonder.”

The two people in front of them were Zhang Baishan and Zhang Ying, two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Zhang family of the Southern Wilderness.

Zhang Baishan was once captured by Kota and Hong Fuxiu, and Zhang Ying also went to Yangjia Town with Fang Zhen from the Fang family of Nanhuang to ransom people.

After the Fang and Zhang families apologized, Yang Zhengshan didn't hold it against them anymore.

However, the Zhang family later started doing business with the Yang family. They brought the goods produced by the Yang family to the market in the southern wilderness to sell, which brought the Yang family a lot of profit.

Now, the Zhang family has become the Yang family's agent in the Southern Wilderness, specializing in selling various goods for the Yang family in the markets of the Southern Wilderness.

Of course, the Zhang family also profited from the price difference.

Now, the fact that Yang Zhengshan has formed his core is no longer a secret; it has spread not only throughout the Yunxiao Mountains but also throughout the Southern Wilderness.

The name of the Yang clan of the Immortal race has also caught the attention of various forces.

Foundation Establishment cultivators dared not flaunt their presence in the Sun Giant Mountain, but it was a different story for Golden Core cultivators.

In this world, only a very small number of forces dare to provoke Golden Core cultivators.

However, it's not impossible.

Just as Zhang Baishan and Zhang Ying were admiring the Yang family's flying boat, a dozen or so earth-yellow streaks of light suddenly burst out of the dust in the distant stone forest, as fast as bullets. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be dwarfs about three feet tall.

With a head as big as a bucket, a body covered in hard armor made of sand and gravel, outward-curving claws like eagle hooks, and two murky, yellowish-brown eyes, it was the Sand Nightmare Beast.

Before they even reached the ship, they all opened their mouths, spewing out a curtain of yellow wind that instantly formed a canopy, carrying sand and gravel as it crashed down upon them. The wind, mixed with fine sand blades, scraped against the flame-shaped wing panels of the Crimson Flame Ship, producing a dense, crisp "clinking" sound, like countless needles chiseling iron.

On the flying boat, Ning Yun looked at the howling yellow wind around her, and her pretty face instantly turned extremely ugly.

"How dare these Shar Peis attack us?"

"hateful!"

They had barely entered the sky above the Sun Giant Mountain when they were attacked by the Sand Nightmare Beast.

Although they had anticipated the chaos at Mount Sun, they hadn't expected to run into trouble so quickly.

"Senior sister, you said it yourself, they are Shar Peis!" Li Jianing held her sword with both hands, her eyes shining brightly, her face calm and stern, and said in a cool tone.

Shar-Pei dogs, also known as Sand Nightmare Beasts, are notorious in the Wanhua Mountains.

Compared to ordinary wild beasts and strange creatures, the monster beast race is relatively rare.

Even in the vast Wanhua Mountains, demon beast clans are rare, numbering only a few hundred. These clans range in number from a few thousand to just three or five.

The quantity may sound like a lot, but in the vast Wanhua Mountains, it is an extremely rare existence.

The reproduction of the demon beast race is also very difficult. Most demon beasts are evolved from exotic beasts, while a small number of demon beasts are born from demon beasts. Therefore, it is difficult for the number of demon beast races to grow rapidly.

However, among the many monster races, the Sand Nightmare Beast is an exception.

The Sand Nightmare resembles a hairless hyena, with skin covered in sand-like keratinous scales and pupils that are vertical slits that reflect the luster of fine sand crystals.

Compared to other demonic beasts, the Sand Nightmare Beasts appear extremely weak, both individually and in groups, far inferior to those powerful demonic races.

Moreover, the lifespan of the Sand Nightmare Beast is not as long as that of other demonic beasts; a typical second-tier Sand Nightmare Beast only has a lifespan of about two hundred years.

However, the Sand Nightmare Beasts have a very special advantage: they reproduce very quickly.

Second-tier female Sand Nightmare Beasts can reproduce almost every thirty years, giving birth to three to five cubs each time. After weeding out the weaker cubs, they can raise two or three offspring each time.

In just thirty years, these two or three Sand Nightmare Beast cubs will grow into adults and become second-tier Sand Nightmare Beasts.

Therefore, among the many demon beast races in the Wanhua Mountains, the Sand Nightmare Beasts are the most numerous. They are divided into dozens of groups and distributed throughout the Wanhua Mountains. They are the most common demon beast race in the Wanhua Mountains, without exception.

(End of this chapter)