Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1522 - 948: Jie Dan Spirit Object, Golden Core Thunder Tribulation (Part 2)

Moreover, judging by the other party’s appearance, they had been prepared for a long time and were very familiar with their travel route.

This was definitely not a sudden impulse, but a long-planned scheme.

Who exactly wants to target their Luo family!

Luo Fengxia’s eyes flickered with a thoughtful expression.

Yang Zhenshan was also considering this, though he wasn’t very familiar with the various power struggles within White Cloud Immortal City, despite being part of the Ten Thousand Treasures Store for many years, he had never deeply understood the factions within the city.

As for the forces around White Cloud Immortal City, he knew even less.

He was aware of Jade Valley, a settlement for Immortal Cultivators located in the southeastern Yunxiao Mountain Range, bordering the Wanhua Mountain Range, possessing a sizable workshop within.

However, his knowledge of Jade Valley was limited to this.

The Luo family wasn’t a typical Immortal Cultivation Family; it had intricate ties with the White Cloud Dao. Targeting the Luo family was akin to targeting the White Cloud Dao.

Which faction has the capability and audacity to target the White Cloud Dao?

After chatting for a while, Yun Ge reached the vicinity of White Cloud Immortal City.

Once Yang Zhenshan controlled Yun Ge to halt outside the city, everyone disembarked from the ship, and Yang Zhenshan stored away Yun Ge.

"Senior’s life-saving kindness will be remembered by the junior, should Senior need anything from the junior in the future, please do not hesitate to instruct!" Luo Fengxia once again expressed gratitude to Yang Zhenshan.

"Haha, alright, if there’s anything, I will seek you!" Yang Zhenshan said with a smile.

"Another day, I will invite my ancestor to visit and express gratitude!" Luo Fengxia added.

"It’s fine, it’s fine!" Yang Zhenshan continued courteously.

"Then this junior will take his leave!"

Watching Luo Fengxia enter White Cloud Immortal City, Yang Zhenshan also led Yang Zongyuan and the others into the Immortal City.

Arriving at Ten Thousand Treasures Store, Yang Zhenshan easily found his small courtyard.

The courtyard was still there; several years had passed, yet it remained the same as before.

Yang Zhenshan very much appreciated this aspect of Ten Thousand Treasures Store.

Ten Thousand Treasures Store neither compelled Guest Elders to stay nor forced them into various tasks, as long as the Guest Elder completed their contribution quotas, the store wouldn’t interfere with their endeavors.

Over the years, Yang Zhenshan had gained numerous advantages from Ten Thousand Treasures Store, exchanging contribution points for many rare Spiritual Materials.

Similarly, Ten Thousand Treasures Store had reaped substantial benefits from Yang Zhenshan; he had sold more than a dozen Demon Essence Pills to them alone.

"Pick your rooms and settle in, you can explore freely for the time being, but don’t wander aimlessly within Ten Thousand Treasures Store!" Yang Zhenshan advised Yang Zongyuan and the others.

The small courtyard wasn’t large, but it sufficed to accommodate several people.

Yang Zongyuan, Li Janning, and Li Jian’an each chose rooms to settle in.

Following a brief rest, Yang Zhenshan brought Yang Zongyuan to the shop area of Ten Thousand Treasures Store, finding Zhongli Xiayi.

Zhongli Xiayi remained the same, as magnificent and dignified as ever.

Inside the tea room.

Zhongli Xiayi and Yang Zhenshan sat facing each other.

"You haven’t returned for several years, I thought you had forgotten you were a Guest Elder of Ten Thousand Treasures Store!" Zhongli Xiayi spoke with a gentle, artistic voice.

She didn’t notice that Yang Zhenshan’s cultivation had broken through because Yang Zhenshan had intentionally concealed it.

The matter of breaking through cultivation wasn’t disclosed by Yang Zhenshan; though he exhibited strength when assisting Luo Fengxia, he didn’t reveal his cultivation.

The reason for concealing his cultivation wasn’t a matter of playing a fool to deceive others but to avoid trouble.

The difference between late-stage and mid-stage Foundation Establishment was only a small realm gap, yet the significance was vastly different.

In mid-stage Foundation Establishment, a cultivator’s target is to break through to late-stage Foundation Establishment.

If cultivation reached late-stage Foundation Establishment, the target would shift to matters concerning Core Formation.

It can be said that every late-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator prepares for Core Formation; regardless of how slim the chance is, they won’t abandon the thought of Core Formation.

Yang Zhenshan took a sip of tea, "I was entangled with matters of the Sea of Spirit! However, matters of the Sea of Spirit have been resolved, and I plan to stay in White Cloud Immortal City for several years ahead!"

"Yes, I heard Hidden Sword Mountain summoned the Green Gold Sword to slay a Divine Soul Realm Martial Artist!" Zhongli Xiayi said with a smile.

"You also know about the Green Gold Sword?" Yang Zhenshan curiously asked.

"I’ve heard of it, it’s the Spirit Sword of Heavenly Sword True Monarch." Zhongli Xiayi replied.

Yang Zhenshan realized this made sense; Ten Thousand Treasures Store isn’t a small faction, how could they not understand Heavenly Sword True Monarch and Hidden Sword Mountain?

"I came with something to consult with you!" He shifted the topic to business.

"What is it?"

"Does Ten Thousand Treasures Store have any Mandala of Forget River or Forget River Dew?" Yang Zhenshan inquired.

Zhongli Xiayi’s eyes fixed on him, and that solid gaze made Yang Zhenshan feel a bit uncomfortable.

"What’s wrong?" Yang Zhenshan was puzzled.

"Forget River Dew is a Jie Dan Spirit Object, didn’t you know?" Zhongli Xiayi said.

"I know!" Yang Zhenshan replied.

Zhongli Xiayi was somewhat speechless, "Since you know, why ask so directly?"

"What do you mean?" Yang Zhenshan was confused by her.

Zhongli Xiayi elegantly rolled up her sleeves, gracefully pouring Yang Zhenshan a cup of tea, "Do you know the purpose of Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s establishment in White Cloud Immortal City?"

Yang Zhenshan was taken aback, "What is it?"

Zhongli Xiayi revealed a meaningful smile, "To collect Jie Dan Spirit Objects!"

Yang Zhenshan was initially astonished, but suddenly realized.

"I see!"

Suddenly, many things became clear to him.

Why does Ten Thousand Treasures Store set up branches everywhere, is it merely to earn Spirit Stones and obtain low-level resources?

Of course not.

To Ten Thousand Treasures Store, low-level resources aren’t important; Spirit Stones aren’t important; what’s important are Jie Dan Spirit Objects.

Why does Zhongli Xiayi hold him in such high regard?

It’s precisely because he has the potential to refine a Top-grade Demon Yuan Pill.

The Top-grade Demon Yuan Pill is also a Jie Dan Spirit Object.

But then came another problem, if Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s aim is to collect Jie Dan Spirit Objects, wouldn’t this mean he couldn’t obtain any Jie Dan Spirit Objects from them?

Upon this thought, Yang Zhenshan’s brows furrowed slightly.

Zhongli Xiayi, observing his furrowed brows, her expression returned to calmness, "It’s not impossible to get Jie Dan Spirit Objects from Ten Thousand Treasures Store!"

"What’s the way?" Yang Zhenshan asked.

"Simple, trade Jie Dan Spirit Objects for Jie Dan Spirit Objects!"

Zhongli Xiayi calmly explained, "Jie Dan Spirit Objects are generally classified into three categories. First are those that can provide massive amounts of Mana temporarily, like the Top-grade Demon Yuan Pill. The second category benefits the Divine Soul during Core Formation, stabilizing, restoring, and protecting the Divine Soul, like Forget River Dew, Tongming Pill, and so on."

"The third category aids in overcoming tribulations, such as Thunder Tribulation Pill, Nine-striped Bodhi Seed, Vitality Spring, etc."

Golden Core Thunder Tribulation isn’t Heaven’s rule attempting to obliterate cultivators, nor is it a test for them, but a fortune gifted by Heaven and Earth Great Dao to the cultivators.

Thunder Tribulation has nine layers; the first to third layers are Body Tempering Thunder Tribulation, possessing the effect of refining the physique. The fourth to sixth layers correspond to Spiritual Power Thunder Tribulation, where the overwhelming Spiritual Power infuses the cultivator’s body, requiring the cultivator to absorb it; otherwise, they’d self-destruct.

The seventh to ninth layers correspond to Dao Heart Thunder Tribulation, the seventh being Heart Demon Tribulation, which triggers the inner demons within the cultivator. The eighth layer is Ignorance Thunder Tribulation, blinding all of the cultivator’s senses and plunging the consciousness into oblivious chaos, only those with a firm Dao Heart could awaken from ignorance.

The ninth layer is Heavenly Dao Asking Heart, as the saying goes, nine layers of thunder lock piercing the clouds, culminating in Core Formation knocking on destiny’s threshold. This signifies the initiation of enlightenment through core formation.

Once the Heart Demon Tribulation is overcome, the cultivator is no longer plagued by inner demons.

Surviving the Ignorance Thunder Tribulation allows the Dao Heart to become clear, enabling direct insight into the Heavenly Dao.

Heavenly Dao Asking Heart, myriad thoughts forming a core, signifies the start of enlightenment; if able to overcome this thunder layer, not only could one achieve Golden Core, but also establish their own Dao path, allowing the cultivator to find a clear and precise Dao path.

Therefore, Golden Core Thunder Tribulation is the greatest opportunity for a cultivator, akin to a carp leaping over the dragon gate.

The Nine-layered Thunder Tribulation corresponds to physique, Mana, and Divine Soul, thus during tribulation, it’s not enough to merely use various means to counteract the tribulation thunder, but one must also utilize various Spiritual Objects to ensure they can withstand the Heaven-gifted fortune.