Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 1046 Battle of Yunye Manor
"Fellow Daoist Xuanzhen!" Ding Qiu said without a smile.

Xuanzhen nodded. "That's about enough. We should set off!"

A moment later, all the cultivators and martial artists boarded the flying boats. The array barrier of the ancient remnant array opened, and two Vermilion Bird Cloud Boats and four Blazing Sun Flying Boats filed out.

The airship ascended above the clouds and headed eastward towards the Yunxiao Mountains at an extremely high speed.

Such a fleet of flying boats is still very rare in the Western Regions of Wanhua.

Many cultivators and martial artists noticed the flying boat in the sky and couldn't help but shrink back and conceal their aura.

In particular, Sheng Youhuang of the Netherworld Prison Sect didn't dare to even breathe loudly.

With Jian Changhe, Yunxiao, and Yang Zhengshan all forming their cores one after another, if you were to ask who was the most distressed, it would undoubtedly be Sheng Youhuang.

Li Xuanxiao, Jiang Taishu, and Ming Shuzi perished outside Wuxiang City. Wang Henglie then led the last elites of Youyumen into the Sun Cave and never returned. In the end, only Sheng Youhuang remained to support Youyumen.

If Jian Changhe, Yunxiao, and Yang Zhengshan had not yet formed their cores, Sheng Youhuang could still hold on. However, with the three of them forming their cores one after another, Sheng Youhuang was already powerless to support the Youyu Gate.

The establishment of the Tianyun Sword Sect plunged Sheng Youhuang and the Youyu Sect into oblivion, and Sheng Youhuang almost had to run away at that time.

Fortunately, no one held a grudge against the Netherworld Sect. Instead, the Netherworld Sect became an external subordinate force of the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect.

What are peripheral, affiliated forces?

The affiliated forces of the Tianyun Sword Sect are mostly immortal cultivation families. Martial arts sects are simply not qualified to become affiliated forces of the Tianyun Sword Sect.

The so-called peripheral affiliated forces refer to the affiliated forces of Elder Peak, which are specifically responsible for recruiting disciples for Elder Peak and providing martial arts laborers for Elder Peak.

For example, Xuanqing Sect and Huanyue Sect are now peripheral affiliated forces of Tianyun Sword Sect. They belong to Cangjian Mountain and are affiliated forces of Cangjian Mountain.

Similarly, the Wuzhen Dao Palace in the Lingxiu Sea is an affiliated force of the Yang family, and also an external affiliated force of the Tianyun Sword Sect.

Thus, the division of interests between the Yang family and Cangjian Mountain in the Lingxiu Sea became clear.

Sects, Elder Peaks, affiliated forces, peripheral affiliated forces, and then martial arts families and clans.

The entire Yunxiao Mountain Range thus formed such a class-based ruling system.

Given Yang Zhengshan's current status and strength, he naturally wouldn't care about the Youyu Sect, nor would he be interested in settling scores with them later.

Moreover, there is no need for it. The Netherworld Sect has declined and is no longer as glorious as it once was. To the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect, the Netherworld Sect is just an insignificant peripheral force.

Therefore, Sheng Youhuang is still supporting the Youyu Gate, preventing it from being completely destroyed.

At this moment, no one cared about Sheng Youhuang's panic, and the fleet of flying boats headed in a grand procession towards the eastern region of the Yunxiao Mountains.

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Three hundred miles north of Baiyun Immortal City lies Yunye Mountain Villa.

Yunye Manor was the former headquarters of the Yunye Alliance outside Baiyun Immortal City. Although it is called a manor, it is more like a gathering place for immortal cultivators.

This place not only has a sizable market town, but also many immortal cultivation families and aristocratic clans.

This used to be the headquarters of the Cloud Wilderness Alliance, but now it belongs to the Luo family.

Since Luo Cheng returned Baiyun Immortal City to Baiyun True Monarch, the Luo family has become the number one immortal cultivation family in Baiyun Immortal City.

Not only did True Lord Baiyun select two disciples from the Luo family, but he also bestowed Yunye Manor upon the Luo family as a reward for their ability to protect the Baiyun lineage during the crisis in Baiyun Immortal City.

It can be said that the Luo family was the biggest beneficiary of Baiyun Zhenjun's return.

Of course, this is understandable. Back then, Luo Cheng really staked everything on the Baiyun lineage. If True Monarch Baiyun had perished and could never return, the Luo family would have become the target of everyone's criticism.

It was a high-stakes gamble. If they lost, the Luo family would have nowhere to go in Baiyun Immortal City. If they won, they would be in the current situation, with the Luo family becoming the number one immortal cultivation family in Baiyun Immortal City and entering the core of the Tianyun Sword Sect.

At this moment, Yunye Manor was in chaos, as a large number of demonic beasts and strange creatures rushed in from the east, surging towards Yunye Manor like a beast tide.

This is not a single group of demonic beasts, but a large herd composed of several groups. Their attack on Yunye Manor was not because they happened to be passing by, but rather an organized and premeditated attack.

The reason is simple: whether they are demonic beasts or strange beasts, they are not ordinary wild animals. They have intelligence comparable to that of adult humans. They know how to seek good fortune and avoid danger, so they escaped from the Wanhua Mountains. However, they are also greedy by nature, so they set their sights on Yunye Manor.

A large settlement of immortal cultivators naturally contains a great deal of resources. These demonic beasts are planning to escape, so this is a good opportunity to rob them. As long as they can escape before the reinforcements from the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect arrive, they can obtain a large amount of resources.

The spiritual herbs, elixirs, and spirit stones that immortal cultivators use are their favorite spiritual items.

At first, it might have been just two or three groups that had this idea, but as these groups started to take action, other passing monsters and beasts followed suit, eventually forming a herd of thousands of beasts that came to rob them.

Huge eagles soared through the sky, unleashing a barrage of sharp wind blades that blasted the buildings surrounding Yunye Manor into ruins.

One after another, ferocious and enormous beasts charged in, including tigers, leopards, bears, jackals, and more. Thousands of giant beasts surged forward, and the earth trembled.

The key issue is that many more monsters and strange beasts came to take advantage of the situation, and the number of beasts increased, making the battle at Yunye Manor increasingly fierce.

The outer array of the manor has been breached, and a large number of cultivators are now engaged in fierce battles with demonic beasts and strange creatures.

Inside the manor, Luo Fengxia, his face ashen, stood suspended in the air, watching the fierce battle outside the formation.

Yunye Manor is divided into two parts. One part is the manor itself, which was originally the headquarters of the Yunye Alliance and is now the residence of the Luo family. The other part consists of the immortal cultivators' settlement, market, spirit fields, medicine gardens, orchards, and so on, built around the manor.

The outer defenses of the manor have been breached, and only the inner defenses are still holding up. However, facing the attacks of thousands of demons and beasts, the inner defenses probably won't last much longer.

"Patriarch, Elder Fenglin says the formation can only hold for another quarter of an hour. Please make a decision as soon as possible!" A member of the Luo family flew over and reported in a trembling voice.

Luo Fengxia's face was so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water.

After the establishment of the Tianyun Sword Sect, Luo Cheng joined the sect, and the position of head of the Luo family fell to Luo Fengxia.

Later, True Lord Baiyun bestowed Yunye Manor upon the Luo family, and the Luo family gradually moved their clan's territory there.

At this moment, most of the Luo family members were in this manor. If the manor were to be breached, the consequences would be unbearable for the Luo family. "What about reinforcements? Has the sect sent any message?" Luo Fengxia asked in a low voice.

"No, the most recent message was sent half an hour ago, saying that the sect's reinforcements are on their way!"

Luo Fengxia narrowed his eyes slightly. Half an hour was only 300 miles from Baiyun Immortal City to Yunye Manor. If a Foundation Establishment cultivator flew at full speed, it would not take half an hour at all.

Of course, in this situation, Foundation Establishment cultivators would definitely not fly at full speed; they would most likely come by flying boat.

The airship was a little slow, but half an hour was enough for it to get there.

But the reinforcements haven't arrived yet!

Luo Fengxia looked towards Baiyun Immortal City. The towering Baiyun Mountain was clearly visible to him even though it was three hundred miles away, but he did not see any reinforcements.

Fight or flee?
Luo Fengxia was still unable to make a decision.

escape!
The Luo family should be able to save some of its members, but they will lose Yunye Manor.

beat!
The Luo family members here may be completely wiped out, or they may hold out until reinforcements arrive, thus saving not only some of their clansmen but also Yunye Manor.

Yunye Manor is different from Xiaoyun Peak. Xiaoyun Peak is the Elder Peak of the sect, and Wen Yu has the responsibility of guarding the Elder Peak for the sect. Yunye Manor, on the other hand, is just the clan land of the Luo family. The Luo family is just an appendage of the sect. If the Luo family abandons the clan land, the sect will not punish them.

Therefore, Luo Fengxia doesn't need to consider the sect's punishment; he only needs to consider what is more beneficial to his family.

roar~~
A deep, muffled roar resounded, and the earth trembled violently as if struck by a heavy blow.

Luo Fengxia looked in the direction from which the beast's roar came, his gaze dark.

"Earthshaker!"

That was a second-tier demon beast, the Earth-Shaking Tiger. It was only about ten feet in size, but its roar could cause the ground within hundreds of feet to crack, turning the buildings and houses in the market into ruins.

The Earthshaker Tiger and the Golden-Winged Eagle are the two demon races most hated by White Cloud Immortal City. It was these two demon races that attacked White Cloud Immortal City, causing countless deaths and injuries.

Although the Earthshaker in front of him might not be from the same Earthshaker clan as before, that doesn't stop Luo Fengxia from hating it.

"Order the troops to engage in battle! Fight to the death, never retreat!"

Luo Fengxia gritted his teeth and shouted coldly.

escape!
It might save some members of the Luo family, but it would also deprive the Luo family of the opportunity to rise again. Only by fighting to the death can the Luo family wait for reinforcements from the sect and gain the sect's attention.

Although the Luo family has no responsibility to guard Yunye Manor, the sect certainly hopes that the Luo family can protect Yunye Manor, because there are many immortal cultivation families behind Yunye Manor, as well as many of the sect's properties.

After giving the order, Luo Fengxia flew out of the protective array and engaged in fierce battle with the monster.

In an instant, many beautiful phantoms appeared on the battlefield, pavilions rose from the ruins, petals fell like flying blades, and rivers surged forth as if their banks had been breached.

The black jade ruler flipped, and ripples spread out, leaving bloody wounds on the strange beasts like flashing swords.

The next instant, Luo Fengxia controlled the black jade ruler and landed it on the head of the Earthshaking Tiger. With a bang, the Earthshaking Tiger swayed and took a step back. Its consciousness seemed to be confused, but it immediately launched a counterattack.

However, Luo Fengxia didn't have time to completely kill the Earthshaking Tiger, because a falcon swooped down from the sky towards him.

Luo Fengxia could only retrieve the black jade ruler to defend against the eagle's attack.

The battle was too intense at this moment. Thousands of demonic beasts and strange creatures attacked, and the thousands of immortal cultivators in the settlement were engaged in a chaotic battle with these demonic beasts and strange creatures.

Chaotic battles raged everywhere, and bloody carnage was everywhere.

In such a large-scale battle, a Foundation Establishment cultivator simply cannot influence the course of the battle. Not to mention a Foundation Establishment cultivator, even if the entire power of the Luo family were mobilized, they would not be able to change the course of the battle. They could only fight as hard as possible and buy time.

Moments later, Luo Fengxia was caught up in the melee and had no time to pay attention to anything else.

But just then, a pure white, cloud-like flying boat swept across the sky. Under the bright sunlight, its shadow approached Yunye Manor at an extremely fast speed, finally stopping above the manor and casting a shadow on the ground.

It's like a white cloud, a pure white cloud, floating in the air.

A figure leaped out of the clouds, looking down at the battlefield below.

"Thunder Sword, Azure Thunder Sword Light."

In an instant, more than a dozen sword lights, each carrying azure lightning, shot toward the eagle flying in the air.

A deafening roar of thunder erupted, and eagles plummeted like kites with broken strings.

"Rune Array, Vermilion Bird's Departing Flame!"

More than a dozen crimson jade talismans flew out, and nine pillars of fire shot into the sky, condensing into a phantom of a Vermilion Bird in the air. Wherever its tail feathers swept, the void would ripple with distortion.

A terrifying and scorching phantom of the Vermilion Bird swooped down from the sky, and wherever it passed, countless strange beasts turned into clusters of crimson flames.

"kill!"

With a furious roar, countless figures burst forth from the clouds and joined the battle.

"Haha, the sect's reinforcements have arrived! Kill them!"

Below, the Luo family cultivators laughed with delight upon seeing this.

The other cultivators were also overjoyed, and their initial panic subsided.

Yang Jizhen hovered in the air, his natal magic weapon, the Azure Thunder Sword of the Wood, standing in front of him. His magic power surged, and streaks of azure lightning transformed into sword light that continuously slashed down.

Dozens of jade talismans surrounded Cui Yang, and numerous pillars of fire erupted around him, transforming into the phantom of a Vermilion Bird that rampaged across the battlefield.

(End of this chapter)