Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1299: Chapter 843: Forcing Mo Xuanyu to Retreat

The Ghost General is a ghost entity comparable to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

The evil ghost that appeared in the Ancient County city back then was a Ghost General, but it was merely a Ghost General artificially created through an array, far less powerful than a true Ghost General.

Besides the Ten Thousand Ghosts Banner, Mo Xuanyu actually has a Divine Soul defensive magical treasure, otherwise, the Soul-breaking Cone wouldn’t be halted.

This is the difference between Yang Zhenshan and Mo Xuanyu; look at Mo Xuanyu’s magical treasures and then at Yang Zhenshan’s, there’s really no comparison.

Though Yang Zhenshan occupies Spirit Origin Land, he is still far inferior to Mo Xuanyu, who hails from a major power as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

This is also why he had previously refused Xuanzhen’s suggestion, and his attack on Mo Xuanyu was not truly intended to capture him but merely to probe, otherwise he wouldn’t have retreated so swiftly.

The simple probe ended in an instant, and Yang Zhenshan’s figure completely disappeared.

Mo Xuanyu used Spiritual Sense to survey the surroundings, the Soul Suppressing Lamp and Ten Thousand Ghosts Banner hovered around him, Xuanzhen also put on a vigilant pose looking around, while Bai Shangyuan approached Mo Xuanyu full of lingering fear.

In the distance, Shi Pingshan and Shi Shengyuan huddled together, looking at Mo Xuanyu and the others with grave expressions.

The events of tonight were really beyond their expectations.

These sudden enemies made them feel terrified and puzzled, yet the elusive figure also filled them with doubt.

Why is this happening?

Who are these people, and why do they want to destroy my family?

And who is that person, why do they want to help us?

The two were full of questions, yet also apprehensive.

Meanwhile, Yang Zhenshan was at Spirit Origin Land, quietly observing the outside situation. The Soul-breaking Cone had been retrieved, but after being washed by ghost entities, it became tainted with some Ghost Qi and was temporarily unusable.

Watching Mo Xuanyu’s figure, Yang Zhenshan thought briefly, moved, and appeared before Shi Pingshan and Shi Shengyuan.

His sudden appearance startled Shi Pingshan and Shi Shengyuan, but the two remained relatively calm, although they were greatly startled inside, they did not show it on their faces.

Mo Xuanyu’s gaze locked onto Yang Zhenshan, "Who are you, sir?"

Yang Zhenshan was silent for a moment before speaking coolly, "Who I am, sir, need not concern you, all you need to know is that as long as I am here today, your conspiracy will not succeed!"

"You know me?" Mo Xuanyu’s eyes were dark and uncertain.

"Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s Yin Ghost Department deacon Mo Xuanyu! Also the leader of the Soul-breaking Blade!" Yang Zhenshan said flatly.

Hearing this, Mo Xuanyu’s expression finally changed.

His greatest reliance was his secret identity, whether it was the Three Sects of Peak Spirit or the Nether Prison Sect, none knew he came from the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, only assuming he was the leader of the Soul-breaking Blade.

But now, not only did someone know his identity, but they have also exposed it.

With the strength of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, they naturally weren’t worried about the Nether Prison Sect or the Three Sects of Peak Spirit, but the issue was that he couldn’t represent the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, he was only a deacon of the Yin Ghost Department.

His main task was merely refining Ghost Soldiers and Corpse Ghosts for the Yin Ghost Department, as well as refining the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade.

Therefore, he could not mobilize much force, only those under his command.

Yang Zhenshan had already killed five of his Martial God Corpse Ghosts earlier, which was already a considerable loss for him.

"I can’t let you stay today!" Mo Xuanyu said angrily.

"Haha, I advise you to return quickly, it would be best to watch out that your Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool in Black Mountain Ridge is taken apart!" Yang Zhenshan chuckled lightly.

The Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool is indeed Mo Xuanyu’s most important asset; Yang Zhenshan’s words were not to remind Mo Xuanyu, but to make him leave.

The Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool is not something easily taken apart; not only is it protected by great arrays around it, in truth, even if Yang Zhenshan went, it would be useless, he couldn’t dismantle it either.

Mo Xuanyu’s expression changed slightly. He didn’t know whether Yang Zhenshan’s words were true, but he dared not gamble.

The Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool contains the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade, a magical treasure of the Yin Ghost Department; losing the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade would lead to consequences worse than death.

Though he didn’t believe anyone could destroy the Blood Evil Array around the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool in a short time, he still didn’t dare to take the risk.

Furthermore, Yang Zhenshan’s methods were too mysterious; he could see Yang Zhenshan wasn’t using a movement technique or escape technique, but a spell similar to a small Teleportation Skill.

The small Teleportation Skill, which allows for instant short-distance movement, is countered by the Great Shifting Skill, which can instantly cover thousands of miles.

However, the Great Shifting Skill is a Divine Skill that only Golden Core Cultivators can grasp, and not every Golden Core Cultivator can master it.

Whether it is the small Teleportation Skill or the Great Shifting Skill, both are difficult spells to master; to cultivate them, not only does one require the matching Cultivation Technique but also some special talent.

Mo Xuanyu had only heard of the small Teleportation Skill before.

The mysterious person in front of him could actually use the small Teleportation Skill, which made him wary, mainly because he had no way to counter this technique.

Actually, relying on Spirit Origin Land, Yang Zhenshan’s instant movement was more flexible than the small Teleportation Skill, which still required the casting of spells and mana operation, while he only needed a thought.

Of course, his instant movement also had shortcomings; the maximum distance it could cover was just over a thousand feet, not beyond his Spiritual Sense range.

The small Teleportation Skill could cover dozens of miles instantly, far exceeding his Spiritual Sense range.

Mo Xuanyu did not hesitate too long; once sure he couldn’t capture Yang Zhenshan quickly, he decisively turned to leave.

In the end, he couldn’t bear the consequences of loss concerning the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade.

"Go!"

He spat this word through clenched teeth, his form transforming into a dark light, disappearing under the cold moonlight.

Yang Zhenshan watched their departing figures without pursuing.

"Shi Pingshan of the Master Family greets the senior! Many thanks to the senior for resolving our crisis!" Shi Pingshan advanced, cupped his fists and bowed, expressing gratitude.

Yang Zhenshan turned around, revealing a face covered by a black cloth, the cloth merely for concealing his visage, while his Spiritual Sense concealed his aura.

"This matter isn’t only about your family, do you understand?"

Yang Zhenshan spoke in a slightly hoarse voice.

Shi Pingshan’s expression changed slightly, "What the senior speaks of is the Unpredictable Ghost Sect!"

He had noticed earlier that Yang Zhenshan mentioned the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, which was indeed purposely brought up by Yang Zhenshan.

"Correct!" Yang Zhenshan nodded.

Shi Pingshan furrowed his brows, "What is this Unpredictable Ghost Sect you speak of?"

"I know not either!"

"Why do they target my family?"

"They are not targeting your family, but rather the Three Sects of Peak Spirit and the Nether Prison Sect, aiming to frame the Nether Prison Sect and incite war between the Three Sects of Peak Spirit and the Nether Prison Sect!" Yang Zhenshan explained simply.

Shi Pingshan’s face blanched, "I see!"

If their family was annihilated by the Nether Prison Sect, would the Xuanqing Sect go to war with the Nether Prison Sect?

The answer is affirmative.

Because the current Xuanqing Sect Supreme Elder Lin Daoyuan was once a disciple of one of their family’s ancestors; whether for personal reasons or to maintain the dignity of the Xuanqing Sect, Lin Daoyuan would demand justice for the Master Family.

Moreover, with the Northern family gone, there would be the Southern family.

Both the Northern and the Southern families stem from the same source; though separated due to some past events, they are ultimately of the same origin; if the Northern family were wiped out, the Southern family would not rest quietly.