A Foothold, Gathering the Lesser Clans!

The Shan Yue's Secret Method lasted for a full month.

A month later, the mountain range had changed dramatically.

The mountain, which was originally grayish-black, now has a faint yellowish-brown sheen; the concentration of Spiritual Qi has increased several times over, and many spiritual herbs and trees have naturally grown in the mountains.

Fifty Nascent Soul Bear Kings were assigned to guard various spiritual peaks.

The nearly one hundred Nascent Soul subdued by the Flying Soar Clan were scattered and assigned to various peaks to serve as laborers; some were tasked with collecting spirit ores, while others were reduced to being furnaces.

Alternatively, they could become executors, assisting the Giant Bear Clan, enslaving the lower-level cultivators of the Flying Soar Clan, providing resources for the Giant Bear Clan, and governing a region.

Anyway, all the dirty and hard work is done by this group of Nascent Soul.

They became lackeys of the Giant Bear Clan, extending their claws to those at the bottom of the clan; seeking only a peaceful life, they willingly exploited and oppressed their own people.

As Shi Jian's wife, Shan Li held the highest status among the Nascent Soul; therefore, she presided over most affairs.

Shan Li was also extremely capable, managing these miscellaneous tasks in an orderly manner.

Although she was at the Nascent Soul Perfection, in terms of methods and ability to govern a region, even those Spirit Transformation monsters might not be able to match her.

In just one month, she had completely tamed the entire mountain range.

Seeing this, Shi Jian was relieved.

What he needs to do now is to go into seclusion to comprehend the Purple Firmament Lightning Immortal Foundation, while simultaneously using battle to hone his skills, verify his intentions, and wait for an opportunity to strike.

However, the Shan Yue clearly had other plans.

That day, Shi Jian was meditating in his cave abode when he heard a message from the Shan Yue.

"Shi Jian, come out here."

Shi Jian finished his training and left the pass, flying to the main peak.

The Shan Yue stood atop its peak, its Earth Dao contained within; beside it, Cang Wuji sat languidly.

"Ancestor Shanyue, what's wrong?"

The Shan Yue raised their hands, pointing to the northern horizon.

"When I laid down the barrier to Guide Mountains Back to the Ancestor, I used the Earth Dao's energy as a guide, radiating outwards to a radius of tens of millions of miles; this energy is a signal."

Shi Jian raised an eyebrow slightly.

Shan Yue said calmly, "Scattered throughout the Dao Realm are many small clans that cultivate the Path of the Savage Barbarian Bone; these clans mostly drifted here from various realms, each with one or two Nascent Soul residing within them, and they live extremely difficult lives."

"The Dao Venerable E Gu's Barbarian Bone Dao Fruit has many followers in the Dao Realm; this aura of mine is a message sent to them."

"Tell them the Giant Bear Clan has arrived."

Shi Jian's heart stirred, and he instantly understood Shan Yue's intention.

The minor clans of the Barbarian Bone Path cultivate Immortal Foundation of immortality below the Barbarian Bone Dao Fruit. These minor clans have no one to rely on in the Dao Realm, so if they learn that the Giant Bear Clan has established a stronghold here, they will naturally come to attach themselves to them.

This was also part of the Dao Venerable E Gu's plan.

The more cultivators at the Barbarian Bone Dao Fruit there are, the stronger the Dao Venerable E Gu's control over the Great Dao will be; and these small clans, by attaching themselves to the Giant Bear Clan, can also obtain protection and resources.

Killing two birds with one stone.

Shi Jian nodded. "How many came?"

A smile curved Shan Yue's lips, "Soon."

Sure enough, it only took a few months.

The first small tribe arrived.

They were a group of giant ape demons with grayish-white bodies, led by Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator who had cultivated the [White Bone Body] Immortal Foundation below the Barbarian Bone Dao Fruit.

The clan has a total of no more than 30,000 demons, with only six at the Nascent Soul and the rest at the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment.

The Giant Ape Clan knelt at the foot of the main peak, his voice hoarse. "We are of the Gray Bone Clan, drawn by the aura of Lord Shan Yue; we are willing to submit our entire clan and serve the Giant Bear Clan!"

The Shan Yue nodded, instructing the Shan Li to make the arrangements.

In the following months, four more small tribes arrived.

One clan of black rhinoceros Immortal Foundation cultivates the [Dao Bone Immortal] foundation, with seven Nascent Soul; another clan of iron-backed tortoise demons cultivates the [Body Covered in Bones] Immortal Foundation, with six Nascent Soul cultivators.

The first group was a rock-armored lizard demon clan that cultivated the [Barbarian Bone Body] Immortal Foundation foundation, with eight Nascent Soul; the last to arrive was a stone-armed ape Immortal Foundation clan that cultivated the [Suppress All Under Heaven] immortal foundation, with thirteen Nascent Soul.

The five minor clans together have a total of forty Nascent Soul.

Including the nearly one hundred spirits subdued by the Flying Soar Clan, and the fifty spirits of the Giant Bear Clan.

Shi Jian already held nearly two hundred Nascent Soul in his hands.

This number, placed on the edge of the Dao Realm, would already qualify as a force to be reckoned with; but in the eyes of the Giant Bear Race, it was barely enough.

Shi Jian stood atop the main peak, his purple-gold vertical pupils sweeping across the entire mountain range.

Within the mountains, Demon Cultivator of various races roam freely; atop the sacred peaks, Daoist principles intertwine, creating a myriad of magnificent scenes.

Shan Li walked to his side, a hint of a smile in her vertical pupils, "Husband, this stronghold here can be considered established."

Shi Jian did not answer, his gaze fixed on the east.

That extremely decaying Treasured Earth Dao aura still lingered at the ends of the earth, like the final breath of a dying beast.

It's only slightly weaker than it was a few months ago.

"How many of the geniuses from various races have arrived at the Treasured Earth?"

Shan Li's smile faded, "According to information gathered by the Ancestor Shanyue, several hundred Nascent Spirit Transformation have already entered the Dao Realm, belonging to dozens of clans; among them, at least twenty or thirty are Nascent Spirit Transformation seniors cultivating the Earth Dao."

"They're all converging on Dao Venerable Liyuan's territory, wanting a share of the Origin."

Hundreds of Nascent Spirit Transformation stood before him, Shi Jian's lips curled into a slight twitch.

This Dao Realm is truly a den of dragons and tigers.

Shan Li added, "Furthermore, Senior Chi Gang sent word that tens of millions of miles to the north, a Human Race force is expanding; it has already swallowed up several smaller clans and is quite powerful."

"Human Race?"

"Yes, it's said that the leader is a Middle Spirit Transformation who has cultivated the Sword Dao Immortal Foundation."

Shi Jian withdrew his gaze, a cold glint flashing in his purple-gold vertical pupils.

"Just keep an eye on them, but don't provoke them for now."

"And you, now that the stronghold is secure, you can focus on your cultivation; your father, the Ancestor Shanyue, and Senior Cang Wuji will protect you."

"Now that the aura of the Treasured Earth Dao Venerable is waning and the essence of the Treasured Earth is constantly dissipating from heaven and earth, this is the best time for you to draw upon its energy and achieve a breakthrough to the Spirit Transformation realm."

"Just do it with peace of mind. I and all the seniors are here for you, so you can rest assured."