Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 1048 The Ancient Beast Five-Tailed Zhen

The demon kings from the Wanhua Mountains had fled here. Yang Zhengshan had long anticipated that some demon kings would come here, as the previous Green Ox Demon King was an example. That's why he was guarding this place to prevent any demon kings from entering the depths of the Yunxiao Mountains.

It's one thing if some second-tier demonic beasts go to the Cloud Sky Mountains; the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect can simply spend more time and manpower to clean them up one by one.

However, if a demon king were to run into the Cloud Mountain Range, it would be tantamount to planting a time bomb within the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect, which could cause incalculable losses to the sect at any time.

Just like this guy in front of us, if we let him enter the Cloud Mountain Range, then the Cloud Mountain Range will probably never be peaceful again.

"Sir, this is the territory of my Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect. Please leave!"

Yang Zhengshan looked at the strangely shaped monster opposite him and spoke in a calm tone.

The Five-Tailed Serpent stared at Yang Zhengshan with its gray eyes, which were filled with emotions that made Yang Zhengshan feel uncomfortable.

Indifference, a haughty indifference, as if he saw not Yang Zhengshan, but an ordinary stone in the mountains.

Yang Zhengshan frowned slightly; that look in his eyes was truly unsettling.

"Sir, please leave!"

His tone turned cold and hard.

The Five-Tailed Serpent finally spoke, "Junior, get out of the way!"

His voice was strong and clear, carrying an unquestionable tone.

Yang Zhengshan suddenly felt a chill in his heart, as if he were being watched by some ferocious beast. No, he was being watched by a ferocious beast.

Driven by instinct, Yang Zhengshan's figure vanished suddenly.

Just as he disappeared, a streak of light, like an arrow, flashed past the spot where he had just been.

As his body became invisible, Yang Zhengshan noticed the streak of light, and an unprecedented rage surged within him.

To attack without saying a word, that's really domineering!

If he hadn't reacted quickly, he might have been seriously injured by now.

That streak of light was no ordinary attack, but some kind of divine power, though Yang Zhengshan couldn't tell what it was.

Could this guy really be the ancient mythical beast Zheng?

Yang Zhengshan had this thought in his mind: ordinary demon beasts don't have such supernatural powers.

In ancient times, the Wanhua Domain was home to many divine beasts, such as dragons, phoenixes, qilin, and Bai Ze, as well as many strange beasts, such as Zheng, Kui, Hou, Fei, Chongming, and Bifang.

Ancient mythical beasts are easy to understand, and ancient exotic beasts are not difficult to understand either. In fact, they are the same as the exotic beasts of today; they all originated from the mutation of ordinary animals.

However, the strongest alien beasts nowadays are only second-tier alien beasts, while the ancient alien beasts were third-tier or even higher-level alien beasts.

As for why there are no powerful ancient beasts among the current mythical creatures?
The reason is simple: the ancient period spanned a full 100,000 years, and it's not surprising that some powerful mythical beasts emerged during that time.

But now, Yang Zhengshan has only lived for a few years, so it's normal that he hasn't seen those powerful alien beasts.

Actually, it's wrong to say that Yang Zhengshan has never seen an ancient beast. The Sand Nightmare Beast is actually a descendant of the ancient beast Nightmare Beast. However, the ancient beast Nightmare Beast was a relatively weak creature, so its descendant, the Sand Nightmare Beast, looks just like a Shar Pei dog.

Of course, the Nightmare Beast also has its advantages, namely its exceptionally strong reproductive ability. While other ancient beasts have left virtually no offspring, the Nightmare Beast has countless descendants.

The Zheng should be one of the more powerful ancient mythical beasts. Yang Zhengshan had only seen descriptions of it in some ancient books.

The Zheng has five tails, and the five-tailed Zheng in front of us also has five tails. So the question is, is the five-tailed Zheng in front of us the ancient mythical beast Zheng?

Yang Zhengshan found it difficult to judge. Ancient mythical beasts were inherently peculiar beings, and their history was so ancient that even the descriptions in ancient texts might not be accurate.

At this moment, Yang Zhengshan felt that the Five-Tailed Demon in front of him was terrifyingly powerful, but he had no intention of backing down.

After dodging the Five-Tailed Ferocious's sneak attack, Yang Zhengshan suddenly appeared beside the Five-Tailed Ferocious, the Thunderfire Spear appearing in his hand. He thrust the spear straight into the Five-Tailed Ferocious's chest and abdomen.

His attack was completely unexpected. He teleported away, becoming invisible, and then suddenly unleashed a devastating spear strike, making it impossible for anyone to defend against.

The power of the Void-Piercing Strike is self-evident; it can even pierce through the barriers of the real world, let alone the bodies of alien beasts.

With a soft thud, the spear tip pierced the crimson fur, and the Five-Tailed Ferocious let out a furious roar.

"Junior, you dare!"

In an instant, five streaks of light shot towards Yang Zhengshan, and Yang Zhengshan's figure disappeared again!

Then, he reappeared on the other side of the Five-Tailed Serpent and pierced through the void with another spear thrust.

The crimson fur was pierced, but Yang Zhengshan felt no joy, for his shot had only pierced the fur.

Despite the Five-Tailed Serpent's pitiful cries, he didn't actually inflict any serious damage on it.

Simply put, the Five-Tails' body is even stronger than the World Barrier.

As the streaks of light struck again, Yang Zhengshan finally realized that they were the tails of the Five-Tailed Ferocious Beast.

Yang Zhengshan moved swiftly, creating distance between himself and the Five-Tailed Serpent.

His eyes turned bluish-gray, and the Tai Chi diagram of withering and flourishing unfolded beneath his feet, enveloping the five-tailed beast within it.

Lifespan is 1,860 years, with a consumption ratio of 12 to 1.

Sensing the information conveyed by the Dao of Withering and Flourishing, Yang Zhengshan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Twelve to one!

The gap was far beyond his expectations.

Since he formed his core, he has met many powerful figures, such as the Yellow Spring Ancestor, but his lifespan consumption ratio was only seven to one. The Green Origin Fox Lord's lifespan consumption ratio was only close to ten to one.

But this guy in front of me has a lifespan consumption ratio of twelve to one.

Could this guy be stronger than Qingyuan Fox Lord?

impossible!
This guy is definitely not as good as Qingyuan Fox Lord!
There are two main factors that affect the lifespan consumption ratio: cultivation level and Dao intent. However, for demonic beasts, there is a third factor: bloodline!
In other words, the bloodline rank of the Five-Tailed Ferocious Beast is even higher than that of the Azure Fox Lord.

"Your Excellency, please leave!" Yang Zhengshan said again with a cold and stern expression.

The Five-Tailed Serpent stopped roaring, its gray eyes coldly fixed on Yang Zhengshan. However, compared to its previous gaze, it was now less indifferent and more solemn.

"The Way of Withering and Flourishing, the Way of the Great Void? Junior, your talent is extraordinary!"

Yang Zhengshan felt increasingly pressured. His opponent had immediately recognized the two Dao intents he had just displayed, which showed that the opponent was very knowledgeable.

The Divine Wood Cauldron flew out, radiating a soft green light and a rich life force that surrounded Yang Zhengshan.

"Since you know the Dao of Withering and Flourishing, you should understand that I do not wish to be your enemy!" The Five-Tailed Ferocious looked at the Divine Wood Cauldron, a hint of fear flashing in its gray eyes.

What he feared was not the Divine Wood Cauldron, but the life force within it.

The Withering and Flourishing Divine Power is the ability to consume the lifespan of an enemy by using one's own lifespan. However, cultivators who master the Withering and Flourishing Divine Power can also replenish their own lifespan using the power of life force.

In other words, anyone with enough vitality can be worn down to death by a cultivator who has mastered the power of decay and prosperity.

Wuwei Zheng didn't know the ratio of his lifespan consumption to Yang Zhengshan's, nor did he know how much life force was inside the Divine Wood Cauldron, but he dared not take the risk.

"I don't want to be enemies with a junior like you!" The Five-Tailed Demon's tone became calmer, and at the same time, its aura subsided. Its previously injured fur was restored to its original state, and its form changed, transforming into a middle-aged man who was seven feet tall.

Unlike other demonic beasts, the Five-Tailed Zhen's human form looks no different from an ordinary person. Its eyes, nose, mouth, and ears are exactly the same as those of an ordinary person. The only difference is that it has five arrows on its back, which should be transformed from its tail.

He was dressed in a red fur coat, and his face was slightly rugged, but not ugly; on the contrary, he had a kind of masculine air about him.

Yang Zhengshan stared blankly as he transformed into human form.

He had seen many demon beasts in human form. Almost all of them retained some of their own characteristics, and most of them looked very ugly, which did not conform to human aesthetics.

The Qingyuan Fox Clan is an exception; all the other demon clans are ugly monsters.

Although the Five-Tailed Beast in front of you is not exactly handsome, it looks almost exactly like a human. You can't find any characteristics of a beast on it.

"I am Zheng Zhang, young man, what is your name?" Zheng Zhang asked.

"Yang Zhengshan of Tianyun Sword Sect greets Senior!" Yang Zhengshan retrieved the Green Wood Cauldron and Thunderfire Spear, but his vigilance did not lessen in the slightest.

"Yang Zhengshan!" Zheng Zhang pondered for a moment, seemingly thinking about the name Yang Zhengshan.

However, he clearly had never heard of Yang Zhengshan.

"Since we have no enmity, why are you blocking my way?" he asked.

"This place is the territory of my Tianyun Sword Sect!" Yang Zhengshan said.

"I will not target your Tianyun Sword Sect!" Zheng Zhang said.

"I'm sorry, but I can't trust you, senior!" Yang Zhengshan said bluntly.

This guy in front of us is not easy to deal with, and Yang Zhengshan definitely cannot let him enter the Yunxiao Mountains.

Zheng Zhang glanced at Yang Zhengshan, his eyes gleaming.

Yang Zhengshan stared at him, still showing no sign of backing down.

Their eyes met, and they remained silent for a long time.

The Five-Tailed Ferocious is not the Green Ox Demon King. Although the Green Ox Demon King lives a secluded life, there are many rumors about him in the outside world. Moreover, the Green Ox Demon King looks like an honest and simple boy. You can understand his temperament after a little contact. That's why Yang Zhengshan wanted to win over the Green Ox Demon King to the Immortal Palace of Life.

Even so, Yang Zhengshan was still somewhat wary of the Green Ox Demon King, and even specially asked Yunxiao to keep an eye on him.

The Five-Tailed Demon in front of him looked like a ferocious creature, so Yang Zhengshan naturally wouldn't try to win him over, and didn't even want him to enter the Cloud Mountain Range.

Having such a guy around is too dangerous; Yang Zhengshan wouldn't dare take that risk.

After a long silence, Yang Zhengshan spoke again: "With your strength, Senior, you should have no need to fear the Impermanent Ghost Sect!"

The Green Ox Demon King had to flee the Wanhua Mountains because of the hunt by the Impermanent Ghost Sect, but the Five-Tailed Ferocious Beast in front of him was far stronger than the Green Ox Demon King and should be able to fight against An Wusheng and Yu Yuan.

He had absolutely no need to flee the Wanhua Mountains.

"I am naturally not afraid of the Impermanent Ghost Sect, but the struggle for power has already begun, and I do not want to get involved in these struggles right now!" said the Five-Tailed Ferocious.

Yang Zhengshan was taken aback. "A power struggle!"

Five-Tailed Ferocious frowned slightly. "In short, I need a place to avoid the power struggle!"

"What is the struggle for power?" Yang Zhengshan asked.

The Five-Tailed Ferocious shook its head, showing no intention of answering Yang Zhengshan's question.

Yang Zhengshan felt that this power struggle seemed very important, but since the other party was unwilling to explain, he couldn't force them.

“Since you just want to find a place to take refuge, there’s no need to come to the Cloud Mountain Range. There are many places in the south that are suitable for you to live in!” Yang Zhengshan said.

A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist.

There are still large areas south of the Yunxiao Mountains, containing many blessed lands with spiritual veins. With the strength of the Five-Tailed Ferocious Beast, finding a place to settle down would be extremely easy.

Five-Tailed Ferocious thought for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, I'll give you face and won't venture further into the Cloud Sky Mountains!"

"Thank you for your understanding, senior!" Yang Zhengshan bowed politely.

"Farewell!" Without saying another word, the Five-Tailed Serpent transformed into a streak of light and flew south.

Yang Zhengshan stared in the direction he left, momentarily lost in thought.

This guy just left like that?

That's really straightforward!

But what did he mean by the power struggle?
Yang Zhengshan thought of something.

One of the prohibitions of the Heavenly Constitution is against the usurpation of authority. Is this authority related to the power struggle mentioned by the Five-Tailed Serpent?

If so, what does this authority refer to?
that power?

Obviously not.

In the world of immortal cultivation, power comes with strength.

Strength is the foundation; power is merely a symbol of strength.

"Power, power!"

Yang Zhengshan's expression shifted slightly as he looked up at the clear sky.

The sky was clear and cloudless, and the sun blazed down with intense heat. But Yang Zhengshan wasn't looking at these things; he was looking at the essence behind them all, the Dao.

authority!

The Dao!

Taoist Master!

(End of this chapter)