Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 731 The Strange Beast Serpent
Back at Lingxi Mountain, before Yang Zhengshan could even sit down, Yang Xiangheng came looking for him.

His expression was somewhat flustered, and he said urgently, "Grand Uncle, something has happened!"

"what's up?"

"My two children are missing!"

"Child!" Yang Zhengshan was taken aback. "If the child is missing, go look for him. What are you doing here looking for me?"

"We've searched all around, including several mountains, but we didn't find it. However, we found traces of a large python on the eastern mountain!" Yang Xiangheng's face was somewhat pale.

"A python! You mean the child was eaten by a python?" Yang Zhengshan asked.

Yang Xiangheng nodded.

Yang Zhengshan frowned. It wasn't impossible for a python to eat a person.

This is the Yunxiao Mountains. Although this is the edge of the mountain range, it is still part of the Yunxiao Mountains.

He had long heard that there were many strange beasts in the Cloud Mountain Range, but he had never seen one.

It wouldn't be surprising if a python suddenly appeared and ate the two children.

"Come on, take me to see it!"

Whether it's to find his child or to see the strange beasts here, he has to make the trip.

Then, Yang Xiangheng led him to the top of the mountain to the east.

The hills here are higher, covered with grass, trees and vines. Few people would venture to hills like these, which have no spiritual significance.

Even though the Yang family lived only four or five miles away, they rarely went this way.

When Yang Zhengshan arrived at the mountainside on the east side, Wang Lei was already there with five or six strong young men waiting for him.

"Homeowner!"

When the group saw Yang Zhengshan arrive, they quickly went up to greet him.

Yang Zhengshan stepped forward to examine the marks on the ground.

It's still the first month of the lunar calendar, and the weather is still very cold. The ground is covered with a thick layer of withered white weeds and fallen leaves.

On the leaf litter, a winding trail about two feet wide can be clearly seen.

Moreover, the marks look very fresh, so they were probably left today.

"The trails extend all the way up the mountain over there. I fear it's a strange beast, so I didn't bring anyone with me!" Wang Lei said.

These exotic beasts all possess the combat power of the Innate Realm, and they also have powerful physiques. For an Innate Realm martial artist in the Qi Sea stage, any one of these exotic beasts is extremely difficult to deal with.

With Wang Lei's strength, he might not necessarily be able to defeat a strange beast.

Moreover, this mountain forest is the territory of strange beasts, and people are likely to suffer losses here.

Yang Zhengshan looked at the marks on the ground, thought for a moment, and said, "Wait for me here!"

After saying that, he ignored everyone's reactions and flew directly towards the mountains and forests to the north.

Once he was far away from the crowd, Yang Zhengshan had a thought, and a raptor taller than him appeared in front of him.

When dealing with snakes, it's naturally best to send an eagle.

唳~~
A loud eagle cry rang out, and the Flying Slave Eagle looked around warily, as if it were frightened.

Well, that really scared the eagle. It was foraging in the forest when suddenly it was in a strange place, which startled it.

"Don't shout!" Yang Zhengshan reached out and pressed him down.

This is Yang Wanqi's flying slave eagle, named Tianyun, the most powerful flying slave eagle in the Spirit Origin Land.

The fledgling eagle that Yu Qingyi was raising, which had the potential to become a strange beast, had not yet grown up and was not as good as Tianyun in front of her.

This flying slave eagle cannot be considered a mythical beast, but it has a huge size and formidable strength, making it almost as powerful as one.

Upon seeing Yang Zhengshan, Tianyun immediately quieted down and stared at him with eagle eyes.

Tianyun's intelligence is not as high as Hongyun's, but it is still extremely clever. She knows who is the most terrifying and who is the most lovable.

The cutest one is naturally Yang Wanqi. Yang Wanqi dotes on it the most and often gives it good food.

The most terrifying one is naturally Yang Zhengshan. In the land of spiritual source, Yang Zhengshan did not beat it. When it was still a fledgling eagle, Yang Zhengshan slapped it with a big hand just because it flew around in the yard and crashed into Yang Zhengshan.

Actually, Yang Zhengshan was annoyed by them. At that time, Yu Qingyi raised more than a dozen eaglets in the yard. They were jumping around like fleas. Yang Zhengshan was annoyed by them, so he slapped them a few times.

Then, when these guys grew up, they actually sought revenge on Yang Zhengshan. Naturally, Yang Zhengshan wouldn't tolerate it. If Yu Qingyi hadn't stopped him, Yang Zhengshan would have thrown them into a pot and stewed them.

From then on, the flock of flying eagles would avoid Yang Zhengshan as if he were a ghost.

If they couldn't hide, they would stand there dumbfounded in front of Yang Zhengshan.

"There's a big snake over there. Go find it for me. You know what a big snake is, right? It's this thick. Don't mess with it, or it might eat you. Just come back and tell me when you find it!"

"Go!"

Yang Zhengshan gestured as he spoke.

The Flying Eagles naturally knew what the giant snake was; it was one of their favorite foods.

Actually, they love to eat fish, but there are relatively few fish in the Spirit Source Land, so they changed their diet there and now love to eat snakes and rats.

Upon receiving Yang Zhengshan's instructions, Tianyun immediately spread its wings and flew into the sky, while Yang Zhengshan returned to the mountain where Wang Lei and Yang Xiangheng were.

"granduncle!"

At this moment, several more young men from the Yang family came over.

Among them were Yang Xiangdong and Yang Xiangxi, whose two lost children were their sons.

Yang Xiangdong and Yang Xiangxi are Yang Zhenghe's grandsons, and thus Yang Xiangheng's cousins.

Currently, the only people the Yang family of Lingxi can rely on are their brothers of the Xiang generation.

The two brothers were extremely anxious at this moment. When they saw Yang Zhengshan arrive, they rushed to greet him with anxious expressions.

"Don't worry, we'll find it soon!" Yang Zhengshan reassured them.

The eyesight of the Flying Slave Eagles is naturally superb; they can find their own flags in the vast ocean, so finding a large snake in these mountains and forests is naturally a piece of cake.

Moreover, it's winter now, and there are no leaves to cover the forest, so finding a snake that's two feet thick is incredibly easy.

As soon as Yang Zhengshan finished speaking, a cry of an eagle rang out in the air.

唳~~
Yang Zhengshan looked up and saw Tianyun sitting cross-legged on the opposite hilltop. He said, "Found it!"

After saying that, he flashed and flew towards the opposite mountain.

Although he can fly now, he still prefers to skim among the treetops, as it saves him more energy. Flying feels great, but it consumes too much of his true energy.

With his current true energy, he can only fly in the air for a quarter of an hour at most, and that's not even for combat, just pure flight.

"Let's go take a look!"

"Be careful when you get there, and don't get in the way!"

Wang Lei gave instructions.

He knew he couldn't stop these people from going over, after all, Yang Xiangdong and Yang Xiangxi's sons might be inside the snake's belly.

The group hurriedly ran towards the opposite hilltop, their speed naturally not matching Yang Zhengshan's.

When Yang Zhengshan arrived at the mountain, he quickly discovered the traces left by the large snake.

Feiyun also lowered its flight altitude and reduced the range of its hovering.

Soon, Yang Zhengshan crossed the mountain and arrived at a huge rock, where a giant python was clearly visible before him.

"Holy crap, what a huge snake!"

Yang Zhengshan looked at the giant python and couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

This snake was far larger than he had ever imagined. Its body, as thick as a bucket, was coiled up, and it raised its head to flick its tongue at the flying eagle in the sky. It was estimated to be more than three zhang long.

Its body is covered with dark blue scales, but they refract a rainbow of colors in the sunlight.

Its eyes were a deep blue, radiating a chilling aura, and wherever it swam, a thin layer of ice scales quickly formed on the ground.

Upon noticing Yang Zhengshan's presence, it fixed its deep blue eyes on him.

It can be confirmed that this is undoubtedly a mythical beast.

I just don't know how strong they are!
Yang Zhengshan felt a little apprehensive, and even doubted whether he could handle this terrifying giant python.

Before Yang Zhengshan could react, the giant python suddenly let out a deep roar.

Like a thunderclap from a clear sky, it shook the remaining withered leaves on the branches, causing them to fall in a rustling sound.

Immediately afterwards, the giant python transformed into a black shadow, carrying a bone-chilling cold aura, and shot out like a black lightning bolt.

Its body was covered with thick ice scales, with a ghostly blue light flowing across them. Wherever it passed, the grass and trees were instantly frozen into ice sculptures and snapped with a "crack".

The giant python opened its blood-red mouth wide, its two rows of sharp fangs gleaming coldly, and a surge of icy blue cold air burst forth, instantly covering the surrounding vegetation with a fine layer of frost.

Upon seeing this, Yang Zhengshan's eyes sharpened, and he used the "Leaf Falling to Find Roots" footwork. His body moved as nimbly as a leaf, and with a light touch of his toes on the ground, he suddenly pulled back several feet.

"Damn, what an arrogant beast!"

Yang Zhengshan was genuinely startled; the icy chill hit his face, making it feel as if his skin had been frozen.

The giant python launched an attack, and the flying eagle in the air, surprisingly loyal, let out a long cry and swooped down.

However, the giant python that had forced Yang Zhengshan back nimbly turned its head and suddenly exhaled a breath of cold air into the air.

The cold air shot out, immediately creating a white frost, which must have been water vapor in the air condensing into frost.

The giant python's bite froze the water vapor within a ten-zhang radius, forming a large patch of white frost.

However, the Flying Slave Eagle was not stupid. Its dive was just a feint. The moment the snake's head turned around, it stopped diving and flapped its wings to bring it to a sudden stop.

The Flying Serpent Eagle and the giant python were not even on the same level. The difference in size alone was enormous, not to mention the terrifying chill emanating from the python.

As for the Flying Slave Eagle's ability to control the wind, well, it's only good for cooling people off; it has absolutely no offensive power.

Upon seeing this, Yang Zhengshan waved his hand, and a bluish-gray spear appeared in his hand. This spear was made by the Lingyan Forge using jade, wood, bronze, and yellow earth spirit crystals.

Its shaft is long and straight, resembling a pine tree rising from the ground, exuding an aura of unwavering strength. A faint blue halo surrounds its surface, giving it a more agile and ethereal feel.

Its spearhead was sharp and gleamed with a cold light, as pale as moonlight piercing through the night, giving people a sense of its sharp edge.

Yang Zhengshan named this spear "Jiamu Guichen Spear". The reason he came up with this name was because there is a special move in "Jiamu Chuanyun Spear" called Jiamu Guichen.

With the spear in hand, Yang Zhengshan's aura immediately became more imposing, subtly revealing a majestic and towering presence.

The giant snake seemed to sense Yang Zhengshan's difference and did not attack again. Instead, it coiled its body, flicked its tongue, and stared at Yang Zhengshan with a cold gaze.

Seeing this, Yang Zhengshan didn't waste any more words. He shook his spear, and dense wood spirit true energy enveloped the spear shaft, causing it to unleash a three-foot-long green blade.

The next moment, the Returning Dust Spear, like a tree bursting from the earth, thrust straight at the head of the giant snake with unstoppable momentum.

The giant snake reacted with extreme agility, its massive head snapping to the side to easily evade the fierce attack. Immediately afterward, its thick tail, like a whistling ice whip, swept towards Yang Zhengshan with a whooshing sound.

Yang Zhengshan leaped into the air, turned in mid-air, and nimbly dodged the giant python's tail attack. At the same time, he wielded his spear in the air with impenetrable speed, creating a dense barrage of spear shadows that swept across the air like branches of a cypress tree in the wind.

The spear's edge struck the giant snake, producing a clanging, metallic sound.

Upon seeing this, Yang Zhengshan was secretly amazed by the hardness of the snake's scales.

The move he just used was called "Forest Tree Soaring Through the Sky," in which he fired eighteen times in an instant. Each shot was genuine, though its power was slightly weaker. But even with its weaker power, it was still his spear's edge, and it didn't even manage to break through the giant snake's scales.

This shows how hard the snake's scales are.

Although Yang Zhengshan's move pierced the snake's scales, it still caused the snake to hiss in pain.

The pain seemed to enrage the giant snake, which once again exhaled a breath of cold air at Yang Zhengshan.

The biting cold air chilled Yang Zhengshan to the bone, and the frost that formed clung to his clothes, hair, and beard, making him appear much older.

However, although the cold air was cold, it was not enough to harm Yang Zhengshan; it only made Yang Zhengshan shiver.

Feeling the power of the chill and having tested the giant snake's attack, Yang Zhengshan felt relieved.

Although this snake is formidable, he can handle it if he's careful; it's a good opportunity to practice.

Then, Yang Zhengshan began to fight the giant snake with wide-ranging and powerful attacks. He continuously used the moves of the "Jia Mu Chuan Yun Spear" with the Gui Chen Spear in his hand, and his figure kept changing and shifting in the air, verifying all the insights he had gained from the "Leaf Falling Root Seeking Method" during this period.

In just over two months, Yang Zhengshan could not possibly have mastered the spear technique and footwork to a high level. But don't forget, he was also a martial artist who had cultivated for fifty years and had been through countless battles, possessing extremely rich combat experience.

Therefore, his marksmanship and footwork are now quite impressive, unlike those of a beginner.

Now he was just looking for an opportunity to practice, and the giant serpent in front of him was the perfect fit to let him get used to the fighting style of the Sea of ​​Spiritual Beauty.

A chilling aura surged forth, covering the surrounding vegetation with a layer of white frost.

But Yang Zhengshan was not bothered by the cold air at all. On the contrary, the more he fought, the hotter he felt. His figure flew through the air, and his spear thrusts were like a storm. The tip of the spear was like a nimble dragon, shuttling through the cold, white air.

Each shot contains powerful explosive force, capable of instantly piercing the air and emitting a sharp whistling sound, as if it were about to penetrate the clouds.

Real combat is the best practice. Practicing a thousand times on your own is not as good as finding an equally matched opponent for a good, satisfying battle.

The giant snake in front of them was roughly equal to Yang Zhengshan, so the two fought quite fiercely.

(End of this chapter)