The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

73: Chapter 73 Crisis of DeathGoing alone, one wouldn’t even be a match for a Wild Beast of the same Realm, let alone a Nascent Soul Wild Beast; they would be completely wiped out.

If they didn’t go, their cultivation progress would fall behind. For cultivators, having their cultivation stuck and unable to improve was more painful than being killed.

Later, they heard that a Family had opened another market in the Deep part of the Great Wilderness, so Stone Python led his team there.

However, they did not head directly to the Qingyun Mountain market but first came to this area to see what resources were available.

Not long ago, they sensed a wave of spiritual power here, so they followed it.

”Hmm, let’s go in and take a look.”

Hearing his teammate’s words, Stone Python said the same. Having come all this way, they hadn’t found the spiritual power fluctuation they sensed earlier. Now that they found a cave entrance, they definitely needed to explore it.

”You, go in first and take a look.”

Stone Python casually pointed at someone, and that person didn’t hesitate, walking straight toward the cave.

Just as that person was about to enter the cave, he was stopped by a War Hall Disciple.

”Who are you? This place is occupied by my Jiang Family. Please leave immediately.”

This Jiang Family Disciple showed no fear. Although he could sense that the opponent’s cultivation was stronger than his own, his Clan Chief was a Golden Core; in terms of confidence, he was fully self-assured.

The commotion here quickly alerted Jiang Liejun inside the cave. Without hesitation, he led the War Hall Disciples out of the cave and immediately saw a stranger in front of the cave, with six or seven other strangers behind him.

As Jiang Liejun and the others walked out of the cave, Stone Python saw them too and hurriedly led his people to stand in front of the previous man.

”Who are you?”

Jiang Liejun looked at the group of people with a solemn expression. He sensed that among these seven people, three were on par with him or even slightly stronger, while the leader gave him a pressure like a mountain, forcing him to treat the situation with caution.

Stone Python’s gaze swept over Jiang Liejun and the others, lingering for a moment on Jiang Liejun’s face. The scars on his face twitched as he gave an insincere smile: ”We’ve taken a liking to this place. You all leave.”

His tone was flat, but the Aura of the First Level of Golden Core diffused faintly, weighing on the hearts of Jiang Liejun and the War Hall Disciples like an invisible mountain.

Originally, he only had a slight interest in this cave, but the appearance of Jiang Liejun and the others made him even more curious. It seemed the fluctuation he sensed earlier really did come from inside; otherwise, why would the other party have so many people guarding an ordinary cave and refusing entry?

Sensing Stone Python’s ill intentions, Jiang Liejun’s heart sank.

”Senior, my Jiang Family discovered this place first, and it is now controlled by my Jiang Family. It’s impossible for us to give it up just because of a single word from you.”

Feeling the suppression of the opponent’s Golden Core Aura, cold sweat broke out on Jiang Liejun’s back. The surrounding War Hall Disciples were even worse off, each one swaying, yet they gritted their teeth and remained standing, refusing to yield.

”That’s not for you to decide.”

Stone Python gave a cold laugh.

”In this Great Wilderness, strength has always been respected. If you’re sensible, leave obediently, and I might spare your lives. Otherwise, this time next year will be the anniversary of your deaths.”

Sensing the other party’s killing intent, Jiang Liejun had no choice but to continue resisting the ever-increasing pressure. Right now, the Clan Chief had entered the Secret Realm alone, and the outcome was unknown. If an accident occurred because of these people, he would be to blame.

”Do you intend to defy the rules of the Ancestral Court? This area is currently my Jiang Family’s Wilderness Reclamation Area. My Jiang Family has the primary right of disposal over everything here.”

Jiang Liejun looked at the opponent with a determined gaze, hoping the existence of the Ancestral Court would make them hesitate.

Stone Python chuckled, but his eyes grew sharper:

”Wilderness Reclamation Area? The Jiang Family has quite the grand style. However, in this ownerless land of the Great Wilderness, we go by first-come-first-served, and also by... strength.”

He took a step forward, and the pressure suddenly intensified.

”I see the Spiritual Qi in this cave is obscure and seems unusual; perhaps some treasure is hidden inside. You’re so nervous—could it be there really is something good that you want to keep for yourselves?”

The team members behind him also closed in, each with a fierce look in their eyes, their Auras locking onto the Jiang Family members. The atmosphere instantly became tense.

”Don’t go too far. Our Clan Leader of the Jiang Family is inside, and he is also a Golden Core True Person. If you dare take another step, you won’t be able to bear the consequences.”

Seeing the other party’s lack of restraint, Jiang Liejun couldn’t help but feel anxious. He glanced back at the cave, hoping Jiang Chen would come out soon; otherwise, they really would all perish here.

”Hahaha, a mere Jiang Family, and the Clan Chief is a Golden Core True Person? Trying to trick me with such a ghost story—are you stupid, or am I?”

However, hearing Jiang Liejun’s words, Stone Python burst into laughter. How could a Golden Core True Person appear so easily? Even he had cultivated tirelessly for over three hundred years and hunted for resources in the Great Wilderness to break through to the Golden Core.

Before coming, he had learned that the Jiang Family was previously just a Qi Refining Family. Even if they progressed by leaps and bounds, being able to break through to Foundation Establishment would already be remarkable. How could there be any Golden Core True Person?

”Brothers, he says his Clan Chief is a Golden Core True Person. Do you believe him?”

Stone Python then asked the few people beside him.

”I don’t believe it.”

The others also laughed, their faces full of disdain. Golden Core—the other party probably didn’t even know what kind of existence a Golden Core was.

It was mainly because they were poorly informed. If they had gone to the Qingyun Market to learn more first, perhaps things wouldn’t be this way, but there are no ”ifs” in the world.

”It seems you’ve chosen the hard way.”

Stone Python stopped smiling, and killing intent was revealed in his eyes.

”Since you’ve brought up a non-existent Golden Core Clan Chief to scare people, then I’ll see if your ’Golden Core Clan Chief’ will crawl out from underground to avenge you after I’ve slaughtered you all!”

He spoke no further, releasing the pressure of the First Level of Golden Core without reservation. The heavy Spiritual Pressure, almost tangible, instantly choked Jiang Liejun and the others. Several War Hall Disciples with weaker cultivation turned pale and could barely stand.

”Do it! Leave none alive!”

Stone Python shouted, his body turning into an afterimage as he aimed directly for Jiang Liejun!

He reached out with his right hand, fingers forming a claw, the tips glowing with a black light. With a whistle that tore through the air, he lunged for the top of Jiang Liejun’s head!

This was his famous ultimate technique, the ”Black Python Claw”—vicious and sharp, leaving anyone it hit either dead or crippled!

”Form the array! Fight to the death!”

Jiang Liejun’s eyes were nearly bloodshot, knowing there was no way out today.

He let out a wild roar, pouring all his spiritual power into the long sword in his hand without reservation. The ink-colored Sword Qi on the blade surged several feet, turning into a silk-like river of light that met Stone Python’s black claw.

The War Hall Disciples behind him also endured the pressure, gritting their teeth to activate the Battle Array. They linked their spiritual power to form a green light shield in front of the group. Simultaneously, they unsheathed their long swords, all using the Nirvana Sword Art, prepared to fight for their lives.

”Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!”

A cruel smile hung on the corner of Stone Python’s mouth. The black claw’s momentum remained unchecked as it instantly collided with the Fire Python!

”Screech—Boom!”

To Stone Python’s horror, his attack with the strength of a Golden Core was actually neutralized by someone at the mere Fifth Level of Foundation Establishment.

However, although the attack was neutralized, Jiang Liejun felt as if he had been struck by a heavy blow. He spat out blood and was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the rocky wall of the cave, the long sword in his hand nearly slipping away.

The gap between the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment Realms was clearly revealed in this one claw strike!