Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 833 I'll Turn You into a Ghost Soldier!

Yang Zhengshan, with his mouth agape, said irritably, "That's several Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Body Realm martial artists, no, more than a dozen!"

"No, what do they want to do here?"

He guessed that Xuanzhen would be in trouble, but he never expected that Xuanzhen would be in such big trouble.

Xuanzhen revealed a faint smile, "Let's fan the flames and cause an even bigger war between the Netherworld Prison Sect and the Three Lingxiu Sects!"

"What is their purpose?"

"Soul-stealing, blood-refining, and ghostly soldiers created."

Yang Zhengshan really didn't know what to say. What exactly was this Wuchang Ghost Sect?
He hesitated for a moment and said, "I need to think about this carefully. Damn, if I had known you were in such big trouble, I wouldn't have come looking for you!"

“Hehe~~” Xuanzhen chuckled. He wasn’t angry at Yang Zhengshan’s teasing. Instead, he felt more relaxed than ever before.

He didn't know if Yang Zhengshan could help him, but being able to talk to Yang Zhengshan about these things made him feel relieved.

How can I contact you?

Xuanzhen said.

Yang Zhengshan thought for a moment and said, "Do you have a spirit beast pouch?"

"Have!"

"Put my Soul Raven into the Spirit Beast Bag. If you need anything, you can just crush the Soul Raven!" Yang Zhengshan said.

Soul crows cannot enter the storage bag, but they can enter the spirit beast bag.

Yang Zhengshan could immediately sense any damage to the Soul Raven.

"it is good!"

Xuanzhen nodded and immediately put the Soul Crow into the Spirit Beast Bag, while Yang Zhengshan also withdrew his consciousness.

He sat in his study, pondering profound matters.

According to Xuanzhen, this Wuchang Ghost Sect seems to be an incredibly powerful force.

However, the existence of the Impermanent Ghost Sect seems to be very secretive. Yang Zhengshan had never heard of this sect when he was in Lotus Heart Valley.

It is very likely that the Impermanent Ghost Sect is not a force located around the Cloud Soaring Mountains at all.

Impermanent Ghost Sect, Underworld Ghost Division!

Xuanzhen did not say what position the Yin Gui Si held within the Wuchang Gui Zong, but it is certain that the Yin Gui Si could not represent the entire Wuchang Gui Zong.

The Impermanent Ghost Sect likely has Golden Core cultivators.

It is clearly unwise to provoke a force that possesses a Golden Core cultivator.

However, Yang Zhengshan couldn't just ignore Xuanzhen.

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard and paced back and forth in his study.

And this Yin Gui Si wants to fuel the war between You Yu Men and the Ling Xiu Three Sects, so should he remind the Ling Xiu Three Sects?

Currently, the Illusion Moon Sect is a partner of the Spirit Origin Land, so in theory, he and the Illusion Moon Sect should be considered to be on the same side. However, he has no connection with the other sects.

He would even prefer to see the Netherworld Sect and the Three Sects of Spiritual Beauty go to war, because this would benefit the Spiritual Source Land in its clandestine development.

"There's no rush. Xuanzhen is not in danger right now, so there's no need to rush to rescue him!"

"As for the Lingxiu Three Sects and the Youyu Sect, let them fight another battle!"

"Moreover, even without the Wuchang Ghost Sect secretly stirring things up, the Youyu Sect would probably still go to war with the Lingxiu Three Sects again!"

One of the conditions for the truce negotiations between the Lingxiu Three Sects and the Youyu Sect was that both sides would share the ancient remnant array. However, the ancient remnant array is now empty except for the mines and the Transmission Hall.

When the people from Youyumen enter and discover this scene, it would be strange if they didn't turn against the Lingxiu Three Sects.

It is foreseeable that a conflict will inevitably break out between the two sides. If the Impermanent Ghost Sect adds fuel to the fire, a brutal war will be inevitable.

"The Netherworld Sect, the Three Lingxiu Sects, Hidden Sword Mountain, and the Impermanent Ghost Sect—navigating between so many forces is truly troublesome!"

"Looks like I'd better keep a low profile!"

Thinking of this, Yang Zhengshan simply announced to the public that he would be going into seclusion and not going out.

His claim was only directed at the Illusion Moon Sect, since he was still on the Illusion Moon Sect's Moon Gazing Mountain.

However, as soon as he returned from the Illusion Moon Sect, he sensed that his Soul Raven had been crushed.

In the same quiet room, Xuanzhen sat at the desk, looking at the soul crow that was re-forming with a strange expression.

"This is a pretty good spell."

he exclaimed.

"What's wrong?" Yang Zhengshan's consciousness entered the Soul Crow, sensing its remaining soul power. "This Soul Crow can only be destroyed three times. After that, its soul power will be completely exhausted. Use it sparingly!"

He had only been gone for less than two hours when Xuanzhen summoned him back.

"Uh, there is something!" Xuanzhen said somewhat embarrassedly.

"what's up?"

Are you familiar with the Lu family of Shanggu?

"You seem quite familiar with me!" Yang Zhengshan looked at him in surprise.

"I would like to ask you to help me find someone. About five years ago, a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was skilled in lightning magic killed an evil spirit in Shanggu County. I hope you can help me find him."

Xuanzhen hesitated for a moment and said, "This is a task given to me by Mo Xuanyu!"

Yang Zhengshan's eyes turned strange.

"What's wrong?" Xuanzhen felt a little uncomfortable under his dark, raven-like eyes.

"If I'm not mistaken, the person you're talking about is me!" Yang Zhengshan said frankly.

"It's you!" Xuanzhen exclaimed in surprise.

He truly hadn't expected that the person Mo Xuanyu was looking for was actually Yang Zhengshan.

"Wait, aren't you skilled in soul magic?"

When he saw Yang Zhengshan's soul crow, he thought that Yang Zhengshan was only good at soul magic.

Yang Zhengshan said irritably, "I know a little bit of thunder magic and soul magic."

He then asked, "What does Mo Xuanyu want with me?"

Xuanzhen chuckled, "I'll refine you into a Yin soldier!"

"Damn it! I'll kill him one day!" Yang Zhengshan roared.

How could he not be angry when someone suddenly started targeting him?
What do you suggest we do?

Xuanzhen thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, I can stall for time. But let me know in advance when you're going to kill Mo Xuanyu, and I'll help you from the inside!"

Yes, he was very interested in killing Mo Xuanyu. If he could, he would kill Mo Xuanyu right now.

"no problem!"

After saying that, Yang Zhengshan snapped out of his daze.

Yang Zhengshan was actually quite wary of the mysterious and unpredictable Ghost Sect, so when he said he would kill Mo Xuanyu, he was just talking and didn't really intend to take any action.

At least for now, he won't jump out and become an enemy of the Impermanent Ghost Sect.

Back at the Spirit Source Land, Yu Qingyi was still cultivating, so Yang Zhengshan didn't disturb her and instead headed towards the bamboo forest on the south bank of the Spirit Spring Lake.

In more than three years, the Golden Thunder Bamboo has not yet grown to its full size, but it is already more than ten feet tall. In addition to the Golden Thunder Bamboo, Yang Zhengshan has also transplanted many other bamboos to keep the Golden Thunder Bamboo company.

Yang Jizhen built a bamboo house next to the bamboo forest as his new home with Ma Qiuyan.

"Ancestor!"

Upon seeing Yang Zhengshan, Yang Jizhen, who was taking care of Jin Leizhu, quickly came to greet him.

"Hmm, it's growing quite well!" Yang Zhengshan nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the golden bamboo.

This Golden Thunder Bamboo is the only Tier 3 spiritual plant in the Spirit Source Land, and Yang Zhengshan is waiting to use it to refine the Azure Wood Purple Lightning Sword.

"Hehe, the golden bamboo grows very fast," Yang Jizhen said with a smile.

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard and smiled, then asked, "I heard you can refine high-grade magic artifacts?"

"Hmm!" Yang Jizhen took out a longsword and handed it to Yang Zhengshan. "This is the first high-grade magic weapon I have ever crafted. Please appraise it, Ancestor!"

Yang Zhengshan took the longsword and examined it carefully. "Is this a flying sword?"

He had no expertise in weapon crafting, but that didn't stop him from appraising magical artifacts, since he had seen quite a few of them by now.

“That’s right,” Yang Jizhen said.

Flying swords are not ordinary magical artifacts; it doesn't mean that any sword that can fly is a flying sword.

Flying swords specifically refer to the swords used by sword cultivators.

For example, Yang Zhengshan's Qingmang Sword is not a flying sword; it is just an ordinary sword.

"Not bad, but a bit too complicated?" Yang Zhengshan commented.

"Complex?" Yang Jizhen asked, puzzled.

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then said, "Would you like to go to Lotus Heart Valley to broaden your horizons?"

He didn't know much about flying swords. In his impression, sword cultivators' flying swords were extremely simple. Simplicity did not mean low grade. On the contrary, simplifying complexity was a characteristic of sword cultivators.

A true swordsman needs nothing fancy, only a sword heart.

Yang Jizhen has good talent, especially in weapon crafting. While he might not be considered exceptionally gifted, he is certainly outstanding.

However, Yang Zhengshan was not good at crafting artifacts, and there were no immortal artifact crafting masters in the Spirit Source Land who could teach Yang Jizhen.

If Yang Jizhen wants to go further on this path, he must go out and find his own opportunities.

It wasn't just Yang Jizhen; it was the same for others.

"Can I?"

"Why not? You now have the cultivation of the fourth level of Qi Refining, you can go out and take a walk!" Yang Zhengshan said with a smile.

The fourth level of Qi Refining is a watershed moment. Immortal cultivators who enter the middle stage of Qi Refining already possess a certain level of combat power. Their magical power is no longer as scarce as it was in the early stage of Qi Refining, and they can use spells and magical artifacts to fight.

Yang Jizhen also wanted to go out and see the world, "I'll listen to our ancestors!"

"Yes, let your uncle go with you. You can discuss anything that comes up!" Yang Zhengshan said.

The uncle he mentioned was Yang Cheng'an. Yang Cheng'an had been running a foundry in Nanxia County for many years, and his skill in forging spiritual weapons was now extremely high.

However, he was only a martial artist and could not refine magical artifacts; he could only forge spiritual weapons for use by martial artists.

Yang Jizhen is still young, and he has always lived in the land of spiritual energy, so he has relatively little experience. In contrast, Yang Chengan has been doing very well in Nanxia County over the years and has become increasingly shrewd.

With him by Yang Jizhen's side, Yang Zhengshan could rest assured.

After making some simple arrangements, Yang Chengan accompanied Yang Jizhen to Lianxin Valley. Yang Zhengshan did not personally escort them there, but instead told them to make their own way.

As the saying goes, "Travel ten thousand miles and read ten thousand books," this journey of thousands of miles was also a kind of tempering for them.

As for whether they would encounter danger, Yang Zhengshan gave them many life-saving items. Yang Jizhen had a Soul Crow, and Yang Chengan had a Jade Token. They could summon Yang Zhengshan at any time if they encountered danger.

While Yang Chengan and Yang Jizhen were heading to Lianxin Valley, Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu in Anhu City encountered some trouble.

Calculating the time, Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu have been in Anhu City for almost ten years. According to the original recruitment requirements, they only need to stay in Anhu City for ten years before they can leave.

And the ten-year period that built them up is coming to an end.

But at this critical juncture, a major problem struck them.

To be precise, this trouble didn't just start now; it's been plaguing the two of them for the past few years.

In the courtyard, Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu sat in the main room, neither of them looking too good.

Beside them stood a finely dressed young man, who appeared to be around thirty years old, with an arrogant air about him.

"Senior Ding, this is your last chance. If you miss this opportunity, you may never have another chance in your life!"

The young man said arrogantly.

There was also a hidden threat in his words.

Ding Qiu stared at him sharply, "Are you threatening me?"

"Hehe, how could that be? My Situ family sincerely invites Senior Ding to join us! As long as Senior Ding is willing to join my Situ family, my Situ family is willing to help Senior Ding become a Martial God!" Situ Xicheng said with a smile.

Situ Xicheng is the direct descendant of the Situ family, which is one of the twelve great families.

The Situ family is not the Lian family. In terms of both strength and foundation, the Situ family far surpasses the Lian family.

Especially now that the Situ family is at its peak, with two martial arts masters in charge.

Situ Xicheng's purpose in seeking out Ding Qiu was simple: to win Ding Qiu over.

People are afraid of famous pigs.

Ding Qiu, known as the number one swordsman in Anhu City, has attracted many people to try to win him over the years, with the Situ family being the most eager among them.

"What if I refuse?" Ding Qiu remained unmoved.

He didn't need the Situ family's help at all. He had originally planned to return to the Spirit Source Land to cultivate and break through after the ten-year period ended. The clan hall had already prepared the spiritual items and resources he needed for his breakthrough, so he didn't need to worry about them.

Logically speaking, the Situ family's courting of Ding Qiu represents their high regard for him, which should have been a good thing. Even if Ding Qiu refused, he should have spoken politely.

However, the Situ family's attitude was terrible; they claimed to be trying to win them over, but it was more like coercion and enticement.

(End of this chapter)