Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1374: Chapter 878: Guiding Humans and Guiding Ghosts Are the Same

The so-called blood puppets of the Yin Ghost Department are actually the third type, because not only do they possess powerful combat abilities, but they also have considerable intelligence and can ensure loyalty.

Previously, when Zhang Mo attacked Lotus Heart Valley, the blood puppets that infiltrated the valley were the first type, while those outside the array were the second type.

As for the third type, the true blood corpse puppets, Zhang Mo mostly sent them back to the Yin Ghost Department, and he only has eighteen in his possession.

In terms of combat capability, blood corpse puppets are not as good as ghost soldiers, because Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators have strong divine souls, making it impossible to refine blood corpse puppets.

But in terms of loyalty, blood corpse puppets surpass ghost soldiers as ghost soldiers still have a risk of betrayal, whereas blood corpse puppets will never betray.

Therefore, in Zhang Mo’s mind, blood corpse puppets are his most important force, while ghost soldiers are merely tools for refining blood corpse puppets.

This is where he differs from Mo Xuanyu, who overly trusted the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Jade to control ghost soldiers, which allowed Xuanzhen and Yang Zhenshan to locate the stronghold.

But something like that would never happen with Zhang Mo, because his Evil Blood Killing Array only permits control by blood corpse puppets and does not allow ghost soldiers to participate.

Hundreds of blood corpse puppets entered the cave chamber, and the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool slowly regained its calm.

At this moment, Duan Qiankun came forward to report: “Master, just as you expected, the six families of Qingli are seeking aid from various forces!”

Zhang Mo stroked his grizzled beard and smiled gently: “Let them seek aid; let’s first see how White Cloud Immortal City reacts!”

Around the Yunxiao Mountain Range, the only force he feared was White Cloud Immortal City.

As long as White Cloud Immortal City doesn’t interfere, he would gradually devour all the forces surrounding the Yunxiao Mountain Range.

Zhang Mo was still waiting for White Cloud Immortal City’s reaction, while Liu Wei had already arrived at Hidden Sword Mountain.

Deep in the Yunxiao Mountain Range, veils of mist surrounded towering cliffs, forming a natural barrier that perfectly concealed Hidden Sword Mountain among the mountains.

Although Hidden Sword Mountain was not tall, it exuded an unyielding sword intent.

It seemed as though it wasn’t a mountain standing there, but a colossal sword holding up the sky.

Liu Wei stood at the foot of the mountain, gazing at the not-so-imposing Hidden Sword Mountain, yet he could feel the immense pressure.

Following that, he was led up the mountain by a disciple of Hidden Sword Mountain to the Hidden Sword Hall at its summit.

The Hidden Sword Hall had eaves that soared to the clouds, with sword shadows glimmering beneath the multiple eaves. Inside the hall, the dome seemed to hang with stars, and the walls were carved with the “Hundred Swords Map,” depicting cutting through the sky with a sword, slicing dragons and xi, where the sword intent still lingered between the walls.

Do not underestimate this “Hundred Swords Map”; it was carved by the Heavenly Sword True Monarch, who once said it contained his lifetime sword intent.

Therefore, this “Hundred Swords Map” is one of Hidden Sword Mountain’s most important inheritances.

Inside Hidden Sword Hall stood a man in a blue robe, tall and straight as a sword, with sharp eyebrows that made him appear rather formidable.

“Haha, Brother Liu, it’s been a long time!” The man smiled when he saw Liu Wei.

Liu Wei looked at the man and couldn’t help but sigh: “Brother Jian, every time I come to your Hidden Sword Mountain, I feel immense pressure!”

The man before him was Jian Changhe, the current Mountain Master of Hidden Sword Mountain.

Although Jian Changhe appeared extremely formidable and seemed difficult to approach, his demeanor appeared very gentle.

“This is the sword intent left by our ancestors; anyone who comes will feel the pressure!”

Hidden Sword Mountain’s legacy has been passed down for over three thousand years, even longer than White Cloud Immortal City’s. Although Hidden Sword Mountain has now declined, its foundation remains exceptionally deep.

Don’t assume that Hidden Sword Mountain is weak now; on the contrary, being able to preserve its heritage without a Golden Core True Monarch proves its strength.

If Hidden Sword Mountain didn’t have some hidden cards, it would likely have been devoured by various forces long ago.

“Please have a seat!” Jian Changhe led Liu Wei to the tea room.

The two of them sat down, and Jian Changhe brushed away tea dregs with a sword tassel, casually scooped tea into a coarse earthenware pot, poured boiling water, and poured the tea out with a fluid motion akin to wielding a sword.

“Brother Jian should know why I am here!” At this point, Liu Wei had no interest in drinking tea and spoke in a solemn tone.

“I can guess a bit! But I can’t guess your plan!” Jian Changhe casually sipped a cup of tea.

“We want to unite the various forces to deal with the Yin Ghost Department!” Liu Wei did not hide his intentions, as there was no need.

“To unite the various forces, including the Lingxiu Three Sects?” Jian Changhe inquired.

Liu Wei’s expression paused for a moment; naturally, he understood the grievances between Hidden Sword Mountain and the Lingxiu Three Sects, but still nodded, saying: “That’s right!”

Jian Changhe lightly swung the sword tassel on his waist, the gentleness on his face disappearing, and said indifferently: “The Lingxiu Three Sects! Heh~”

“Hidden Sword Mountain will never cooperate with the Lingxiu Three Sects!”

Liu Wei took a deep breath; he had expected this outcome, but he still wanted to ask, “Why? Does Brother Jian still wish to control the Lingxiu Three Sects?”

Although the Lingxiu Three Sects are martial sects, they also have immortal cultivators and Divine Soul Realm martial artists.

Without a Golden Core cultivator, Hidden Sword Mountain definitely doesn’t have the strength to suppress Divine Soul Realm martial artists.

“That’s correct,” Jian Changhe replied.

“Brother Jian should understand that for Hidden Sword Mountain to control the Lingxiu Three Sects, a Golden Core cultivator is necessary. Has Brother Jian not realized this reality?” Liu Wei said.

“How can you be sure that I won’t achieve Golden Core?” Jian Changhe stared at him intently.