Ling Wanduo Borrows a Third-Tier Formation

Half an hour later.

Halfway up Lingxiao Mountain, outside the ancestral hall.

All the cultivators from the Clan Mountain gathered here, with Ling Pengyun, Ling Pengshan, Ling Pengqiu, and Ling Penglin standing at the head.

As for the clansmen in front of them, most of them were young, and there were even half of them young boys and little girls with ponytails.

Clearly, these young faces were members of the Ling Clan from the Wan Generation.

In addition, Ling Pengyun's parents, Daoist partner Yan Siyi, and only son Ling Chengxia were also among them.

Standing at the head of the group, Ling Pengyun then loudly announced his plan to go to the White Cloud Mountain Range to expand the clan's territory.

When these members of the Wan Generation heard that they were about to go to the White Cloud Mountain Range with their Lineage Patriarch Pengyun to develop new clan territory, these young cultivators, who had never left the mountain gate and had stayed in the mountains since Dao Path, all showed a look of pride.

The act of expanding the Lineage's territory is a glorious achievement for the ancestors, and it can be recorded in the clan genealogy with a separate section, to be passed down by future generations.

As for danger, they had never seen it before, so naturally they weren't afraid.

Furthermore, with the Golden Core Old Ancestor present, who would dare to act recklessly?

If all else fails, we'll take a gamble; who's afraid of who?

Upon hearing this news, a dark-skinned young man in the crowd had a burning gleam in his eyes.

"According to the records in our clan's ancient books, the White Cloud Mountain Range stretches for millions of miles and is the largest Demon Beast Gathering Ground in our Yan Kingdom, where there are countless Demon Beast."

"We will surely encounter countless Demon Beast when we follow Patriarch Pengyun to explore our clan's territory."

"My years of hard work have finally paid off."

"At that time, I will definitely slay countless Demon Beast and expand the Lineage's territory."

"Let my name, Ling Wanduo, be known throughout the entire Lineage."

This dark-skinned young man was none other than Ling Clan, the eighteenth member of the Ling Wanduo generation among the four generations of the Wan Generation: Xiao, Peng, Cheng, and Wan.

"My sons of the Ling Clan, do you dare to follow me to conquer the White Cloud Mountain Range!"

Ling Pengyun shouted loudly.

"Dare!"

A youthful shout echoed throughout the entire Lingxiao Mountain.

"Alright, pack your things quickly, we'll set off immediately."

Ling Pengyun was extremely satisfied with the responses from these members of the Wan Generation, and a smile appeared on his face as he spoke.

Half a day later.

Thirty-one young people with expectant expressions, all of whom had reached the Qi Refinement Realm, Ling Pengyun's family, and the rest of the clansmen in the mountains gathered again outside the ancestral hall.

Seeing this, Ling Pengyun also summoned a Azure Flying Boat that was eight zhang in size.

This flying boat is one of the medium-sized flying boats he forged in his early years with the Clan Head Ling Yunhong and Wen Nianling, known as the "Wind Cloud Flying Boat".

Originally, this flying boat was only of the Second Rank Low Grade level. However, two years ago, Ling Pengyun added several spiritual materials and reforged the Wind Cloud Flying Boat, raising its grade to the Second Grade Middle Rank level.

After reaching the Second Grade Middle Rank, the flying boat's speed more than doubled, enough to travel 36,000 li per day.

The number of passengers that the flying boat could carry also increased from forty to eighty.

The accompanying escape Divine Ability, "Wind Cloud Escape Technique," has also been greatly enhanced. Once activated, the speed of the flying boat will more than double, reaching 72,000 li per day.

However, this will also increase the consumption of spiritual energy.

"Get on the flying boat."

Ling Pengyun called out.

The thirty-one members of the Wan Generation who had entered the Qi Refining Realm, as well as Ling Pengyun's family, quickly boarded the flying boat.

Ling Pengyun gazed at his clansmen who had participated in the battle, a hint of nostalgia gradually appearing in his eyes.

"If Pengxing Clan Brother Pengxing Clan Brother were still in the Lineage and at the height of his power, he would definitely participate in such matters."

"I wonder where Pengxing Clan Brother has traveled to this day."

After regaining his senses, Ling Pengyun gave instructions to Ling Pengshan, who was standing beside him.

"Brother Peng Shan, I entrust the Lineage to you."

"Don't worry, Eighth Brother, while you fight on the front lines, I will definitely manage the Lineage well," Ling Pengshan said solemnly.

Ling Pengyun nodded slightly and then jumped onto the flying boat.

He waved his hand and channeled a massive amount of spiritual energy into the flying boat, directly activating the Wind Cloud Escape Technique attached to the flying boat. He transformed into a half-white, half-blue light and shadow, soaring into the sky.

Still outside the ancestral hall on Ling Pengshan, watching the Wind Cloud Flying Boat away, his eyes gradually became deep.

"If only I could join in this effort to expand the clan's territory, I wonder when Ancestral Grandfather Yun Hong, the true Lineage Clan Head, will be able to return to the Lineage and take charge of Lineage affairs."

"Speaking of Ancestral Grandfather Yun Hong Ancestral Grandfather Yun Hong, I wonder how things are going with his journey to find the Golden Core Opportunity."

Several days later.

The Wind Cloud Flying Boat that departed from Ling Clan Mountain did not head directly to the White Cloud Mountain Range.

Instead, it traversed hundreds of thousands of miles, flew into the Hundred Spirits Sect Hundred Spirits Mountain Range, the base of the Bailing Sect, and finally stopped outside the gates of the Hundred Spirits Sect.

Not long after the flying boat arrived, the Pseudo-Core Realm True Person "True Person Bai Yuan," who was left behind inside the Hundred Spirits Sect, flew out of the void from the Hundred Spirits Sect and stopped in front of the Wind Cloud Flying Boat.

"Ling Daoyou, why have you come with such a large entourage this time?" True Person Bai Yuan asked, somewhat surprised to see Ling Pengyun arriving in a medium-sized flying boat with a number of cultivators around ten years old.

"Bai Yuan Daoist Friend, my Ling Clan plans to expand our territory in the White Cloud Mountain Range."

"I wonder what the other four major Golden Core Force in my Yan Kingdom are now regarding the Ling Clan's desire to join the conquest of the White Cloud Mountain Range?"

Ling Pengyun asked politely.

Two years ago, when Ling Pengyun returned from Golden Core Boundless Sea Region, he sought out True Person Bai Yuan and entrusted the Hundred Spirits Sect behind him to help the Ling Clan join the attack on the White Cloud Mountain Range.

The White Cloud Mountain Range are a huge pie, and White Cloud Mountain Range Ling Pengyun, with his mere Golden Core cultivation, simply cannot possibly carve out a piece of it.

The Hundred Spirits Sect has recently fallen out with the Profound Yang Sect and is in dire need of allies. Upon learning of Ling Pengyun's request, they immediately agreed.

In addition, if the Ling Clan remains within the territory of the Hundred Spirits Sect, they will also pose a threat to the Hundred Spirits Sect.

For various reasons, the Hundred Spirits Sect also put a lot of effort into helping the Ling Clan join the conquest of the White Cloud Mountain Range.

On a regular basis, he often interacted with the other four major Golden Core sects in the Yan Kingdom.

Upon hearing Ling Pengyun's words, True Person Bai Yuan pleased.

"The Ling Clan is finally leaving."

He couldn't wait for the Ling Clan to leave his territory.

"Just like last year during your Golden Core Ceremony, the three major Golden Core Force —the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, the Medicine King Valley, and the Pure Heart Daoist Temple— which are weaker, have all expressed their support for your Ling Clan's participation in the attack on the White Cloud Mountain Range in order to avoid excessive losses of their cultivators. They hope that your Ling Clan can share the pressure from the Demon Beast in the White Cloud Mountain Range."

"The powerful Profound Yang Sect still disagrees with your Ling Clan's participation in the attack on the Demon Beast of the White Cloud Mountain Range."

"However, four out of our five major powers support your joining, so the opposition from the Profound Yang Sect is not a problem."

"As I always say, once you enter the White Cloud Mountain Range, you must be wary of not only the Demon Beast, but also of our fellow cultivators, especially the Profound Yang Sect."

"This sect is at odds with our sect, while your Ling Clan is on good terms with our sect. Furthermore, your Ling Clan has been involved in the White Cloud Mountain Range incident, offending the Profound Yang Sect. I'm afraid your Ling Clan has become a thorn in the side of the Profound Yang Sect."

"On the surface, this sect probably won't do anything, but secretly, the people of the Profound Yang Sect will likely try to trip up your Ling Clan cultivators."

A bright smile appeared on True Person Bai Yuan's face as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun frowned slightly.

However, he could understand why the Profound Yang Sect did not approve of the Ling Clan joining the attack on the White Cloud Mountain Range.

Profound Yang Sect is the strongest of the five major Golden Core sects in the Yan Kingdom, and it has as many as four Golden Core True Person.

Furthermore, there is also a Golden Core Completion True Person who is only one step away from the Nascent Soul Realm.

A powerful sect with such strength naturally wouldn't want the Ling Clan to take a slice of the White Cloud Mountain Range's big cake.

Without the Ling Clan, the Profound Yang Sect could have received a larger share.

To seize benefits is tantamount to murdering one's parents; the Profound Yang Sect will hold a grudge, but it will not end there.

"I thought that after a year, the Profound Yang Sect would relent and allow the Ling Clan to join in the conquest of the White Cloud Mountain Range, but I didn't expect that the sect would still be like this."

"It seems the feud with the Profound Yang Sect is now set in stone."

Ling Pengyun sighed inwardly.

He would definitely not give up on participating in the capture of the White Cloud Mountain Range.

There are very few Third Rank Spirit Vein in the entire Yan Kingdom, and they are all occupied by the five major Golden Core sects of the Yan Kingdom.

Among the surrounding Demon Beast Gathering Ground with Third Rank Spirit Vein, the Third Rank Spirit Vein of the White Cloud Mountain Range is the best place to plot.

The Demon Beast of the White Cloud Mountain Range are now at a disadvantage, and the five major sects of the Yan Kingdom also intend to conquer White Cloud Mountain Range in one fell swoop during the Demon Beast Uprising decades later.

If the Ling Clan can join in, it won't be difficult for them to occupy a Third Rank Spirit Vein afterward.

Meanwhile, other Demon Beast Gathering Ground around the Yan Kingdom with Third Rank Spirit Vein are occupied by numerous Demon Beast and Golden Core Demon Beast. Given the current strength of the Ling Clan, it would be quite dangerous for them to occupy these areas.

After all, the other Demon Beast Gathering Ground in the Yan Kingdom with Third Rank Spirit Vein have at least hundreds of thousands of Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Demon Beast, and at least one Golden Core Demon King, making them extremely powerful.

"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist. After I leave, my Lineage's defenses will be weakened. I hope you can take good care of my Ling Clan."

"I have another matter I'd like to ask for your help with. I wonder if your sect has any available Third Rank Array Formation?"

"The White Cloud Mountain Range are teeming with Demon Beast beasts, including many Golden Core Demon King. If we had a Third Rank Array Formation to assist us, our Ling Clan could slay these Demon Beast Demon Beast and occupy the White Cloud Mountain Range more safely." Ling Pengyun came to his senses, thanked True Person Bai Yuan, and then asked.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. Everyone knows that your noble family has become Golden Core Family. I doubt those cowards would dare to lay a hand on you."

"Of course, if the nobles are truly in danger, I will certainly not stand idly by."

"As for Third Rank Array Formation, my sect does possess them, but how would you like to borrow them, fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, True Person Bai Yuan's expression shifted, and he waved his hand, saying...

"Our clan is willing to rent your clan's Third Rank Array Formation for fifty years with 100,000 Spirit Stone."

"If the formation is damaged, our clan can spend Spirit Stone to help restore its power to full."

"However, the Spirit Stone required to rent the formation are too many, and my Ling Clan Ling Clan cannot afford to pay them out immediately. How about we pay off the entire Spirit Stone in one lump sum twenty years from now?"

Seeing that True Person Bai Yuan did not immediately refuse, Ling Pengyun realized that there was hope for the matter and offered a large reward.

Third Rank Array Formation is worth at least 300,000 Spirit Stone on the market, Ling Clan cannot afford to buy at present, so they can only rent it.

If the price is too low, Ling Pengyun is afraid he won't be able to rent it, after all, Third Rank Array Formation is a valuable item.

Under these circumstances, the only option is to rent the property for fifty years at one-third of the market price.

Fifty years is not a short time; the Ling Clan should have had enough time to recover and purchase a Third Rank Array Formation on their own.

Upon hearing the price, True Person Bai Yuan's smile widened even more.

One hundred thousand Spirit Stone is a large sum of money, enough to equal several years' worth of revenue for the Hundred Spirits Sect.

Furthermore, renting it out for fifty years will earn you 100,000 Spirit Stone, and it will be repaired if damaged. For the Hundred Spirits Sect, which possesses many Third Rank Array Formation, this is quite a good deal.

That adds up to about two thousand Spirit Stone a year.

Twenty years later, paying for the Spirit Stone needed to rent the formation would be meaningless for True Person Bai Yuan.

Twenty years is not a long time for Golden Core True Person like him. The Ling Clan clan has many members, and they cannot escape.

"Just as Master guessed, Ling Pengyun will come to the sect to rent or buy Third Rank Array Formation."

"Those Third Rank Array Formation in the sect's storeroom that were only good for gathering dust can finally bring some benefits."

Because of the early spirit array patriarch Mo Congxin, the number of third-order arrays in the Bailing Sect is too many to count on two hands.

Furthermore, when the Spirit Array Ancestor Mo Congxin left the sect, the Hundred Spirits Sect Master, True Person Hundred Spirits, squeezed the Spirit Array Ancestor for a while, which added a few more third-order formations to the sect.

As for why the Hundred Spirits Sect obtained so many Third Rank Array Formation but kept them in the storeroom, it's quite simple.

The reason is that all those Third Rank Array Formation were saved for the sect to use when cultivators break through to the Golden Core stage to withstand the tribulation of lightning.

Immediately, True Person Bai Yuan smiled and said, "My Hundred Spirits Sect can borrow this Third Rank Array Formation."

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