Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1649: Chapter 1013: A Sudden Attack

“Haha, this Sword Spirit is quite stubborn. Back then, it wouldn’t even let me touch it,” Chi Hua True Monarch said with a gentle smile.

Jian Changhe appeared slightly surprised, “Senior, have you interacted with the Green Gold Sword?”

“Didn’t Que Lingyu tell you about my relationship with Heavenly Sword True Monarch?” Chi Hua True Monarch asked with a smile.

“No!”

“Heavenly Sword True Monarch is my Guardian!”

Jian Changhe was stunned; this truly exceeded his expectations.

A Guardian refers to someone who plays a crucial role in a person’s growth process, preventing them from encountering accidents before fully developing.

They may guide one’s cultivation path, impart cultivation techniques, or provide protection when personal strength is weak.

The most common Guardians are masters, clan elders, etc.

However, masters and clan elders are not referred to as Guardians; only those without master-disciple or clan relations are referred to as Guardians.

Ordinary Guardians usually protect during the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation stages.

For example, Yang Zhenshan is Liu Yue’s Guardian, personally protecting her during her Foundation Establishment.

Likewise, Que Lingyu is Jian Changhe’s Guardian, overseeing his Core Formation at Hidden Sword Mountain.

The Guardian relationship is extremely close, as only absolute trust allows one to assume the role of Guardian.

“Back when I underwent Core Formation, Heavenly Sword True Monarch not only gifted me a Jie Dan Spirit Object but also personally protected me during my Core Formation. Furthermore, after Core Formation, he guided me extensively!”

“If I hadn’t already joined Huaxian Sect, I might have joined your Hidden Sword Mountain back then!”

As Chi Hua True Monarch spoke, he took out a sword-shaped Token.

Yang Zhenshan was slightly stunned, as he also had a Token like this—it’s the Guest Elder Token of Hidden Sword Mountain.

So Chi Hua True Monarch is a Guest Elder of Hidden Sword Mountain!

With this Token, their relationship instantly became much closer.

After putting away the Token, Chi Hua True Monarch asked, “Why did you come to see me?”

“This junior is here representing Sky Cloud Sword Sect, hoping to invite Senior to help us compete for a director seat in True Yang Immortal City!” Jian Changhe said.

“Sky Cloud Sword Sect?” Chi Hua True Monarch showed a hint of doubt.

“Sky Cloud Sword Sect is a sect recently established by our Hidden Sword Mountain together with Cangyu Mountain, White Cloud Immortal City, and the influential Yang family. The founding ceremony was held just yesterday!” Jian Changhe explained.

Chi Hua True Monarch looked at him in surprise, “A new sect? How come I haven’t heard anything about it?”

“Well, I don’t really pay attention to external affairs, but the fact that you’ve managed to unite and form a sect is quite interesting!”

Various factions uniting to form a sect isn’t an easy task.

Golden Core Cultivators rarely agree to being subordinate to others, let alone several Golden Core Cultivators finding a balance.

The quick establishment of Sky Cloud Sword Sect was mainly due to two reasons.

One was the director seats in True Yang Immortal City, providing a common interest goal that facilitated swift agreement on the alliance.

The second reason was that none of the forces surrounding Yunxiao Mountain Range had profound foundations or involved Dao tradition disputes.

Yang Zhenshan, for instance, doesn’t possess Dao traditions, and as long as his interests aren’t harmed, he’s open to cooperative mutual benefits.

Though Hidden Sword Mountain has some foundation, it’s mainly left by Heavenly Sword True Monarch, and its Dao tradition doesn’t carry an unbreakable faith.

White Cloud True Monarch also originates from a Loose Cultivator background, establishing the White Cloud Dao himself, hence he holds authority.

As for Que Lingyu, the situation is similar to White Cloud True Monarch, doing as she pleases.

Thus, there’s no dispute over Dao traditions among the four unified sects.

In contrast, many forces within Wanhua Mountain Range find it difficult to unite, with Xiaxian Sect, Huaxian Sect, and Nanhua Sect all holding onto their beliefs, and their three progenitors being rife with conflicts, naturally making union impossible.

“Would Senior be willing to unite with our Sky Cloud Sword Sect?”

“Currently, there are three director seats left in True Yang Immortal City, with Senior holding one and our Sky Cloud Sword Sect holding two seats!”

Jian Changhe said.

Chi Hua True Monarch held up the green porcelain bowl and took a light sip, “I originally had no intention of meddling in True Yang Immortal City affairs, but your proposal piqued my interest.”

Although Huaxian Sect has a long tradition, it’s not a Major Sect, with less than two hundred cultivators within the entire sect.

Thus, Huaxian Sect appears somewhat weak, and Chi Hua True Monarch rarely participates in various power struggles.

Even during the Sun Cave Heaven’s collapse, he didn’t show up, let alone disputing the interests in Sun Giant Mountain.

“With Lingyu Fairy and White Cloud Daoist present, vying for this seat shouldn’t be impossible!”

Chi Hua True Monarch set down the green porcelain bowl and said, “I agree to this matter!”

He didn’t hesitate and readily agreed.

Choosing not to compete isn’t due to lack of desire but a lack of certainty.

Now, as Sky Cloud Sword Sect actively pursues alliance, he doesn’t mind joining the competition.

Certainly, it’s also due to Jian Changhe’s influence.

The three then discussed the matters regarding vying for the director seats, although there wasn’t much to discuss; they simply agreed to proceed to True Yang Immortal City in five days to negotiate with Wanhua Demon Court.

The success of this venture will depend on Wanhua Demon Court’s stance, as True Yang Immortal City is led by Wanhua Demon Court.

Two hours later, Jian Changhe took his leave and departed Huaxian Sect with Yang Zhenshan.

Chi Hua True Monarch personally escorted them from the sect gate, watching as they entered the Void.