The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

120: Chapter 120 Lu Xin and the Spirit Vein”Kill!”

The Cultivators followed closely behind, joining forces with the Jiang Family Disciples to launch a fierce assault on the beast tide.

The moment the Formation’s light curtain completely dissipated, the wind atop Qingyun Mountain carried the scent of blood.

Those densely packed low-level Wild Beasts lurking at the foot of the mountain had been waiting for the Nascent Soul Wild Beasts to tear through the Formation so they could swarm and feast on flesh, but now they froze in place, their savage eyes filled with unbelievable terror.

The corpses of the Scarlet Flame Lion Emperor and the Black Water Crocodile Emperor were still emitting wisps of green smoke; not a single trace of Nascent Soul aura remained on their charred remains.

Those were the emperors they held in absolute awe! How could they... how could they be taken down by this human with one sword strike each, without even a chance to fight back?

A deathly silence lasted for three full breaths.

It was unknown who let out a shrill whimper first, as if breaking some invisible shackle.

In the next instant, tens of thousands of low-level Wild Beasts completely erupted into chaos; where was the ferocity they had shown before?

One by one, they tucked their tails and turned to flee like mad.

Wolf howls, bear roars, and snake hisses—various cries of despair intertwined, making the mountain forests tremble.

The Wild Beasts, fleeing in panic, collided and trampled each other. Strong Exotic Beasts crushed their weaker kin into pulp. The narrow mountain paths instantly became a scene of total chaos, filled with the nauseating smell of blood and dust.

”Trying to run? Too late!”

Huang Xiaochen’s thunderous shout rang out. Holding a long saber and stepping with Gale Steps, he was the first to charge into the beast swarm.

The cold light of his blade flickered. Every slash drew a spray of blood. A pouncing Azure Wolf was sliced in half at the waist, and hot blood splattered all over him, but he didn’t care, fighting even more bravely.

”Kill! Don’t let these vile beasts escape!”

The Jiang Family Disciples followed close behind. Second Elder Jiang Liejun led the charge, his long sword sweeping out to smoothly decapitate a charging Black Bear.

The Disciples behind him formed a sword Formation. Sword light spread out like a tide, and wherever it passed, low-level Wild Beasts fell one after another, unable to offer any resistance.

The Cultivators of the Qingyun Market were not to be outdone. Some summoned Flying Swords, others activated Talismans, and multicolored spiritual lights exploded within the beast swarm.

These Cultivators usually had their own schemes, but now, under Jiang Chen’s intimidation, they worked together with one heart, only thinking of killing more Wild Beasts to save their lives and harvest some Beast Cores and pelts.

For a time, battle cries, screams, and the clashing of weapons echoed throughout the entire Qingyun Mountain Range.

Meanwhile, in mid-air, Jiang Chen remained suspended, his long sword hanging by his side.

His indifferent gaze swept across the battlefield below. His Nascent Soul Stage pressure acted like an invisible barrier, enveloping the whole of Qingyun Mountain.

He didn’t move against the ordinary Wild Beasts. He had already casually dealt with the few Golden Core Realm Wild Beasts on the field. He simply kept an eye on his Clan Members; whenever he saw someone in danger, he would point a finger, and the danger would vanish into nothingness.

As for any stragglers trying to break through the defensive line and flee toward the ordinary Clan Members at the foot of the mountain, Jiang Chen would similarly raise his hand slightly, and a thin wisp of Sword Qi would shoot through the air, accurately piercing the heads of those Wild Beasts.

There were no extra movements and no grand displays of power, yet it carried an unquestionable killing intent.

Feeling the gaze of the figure above them, the Jiang Family Disciples felt even more at peace.

With the Clan Chief present, they had no worries and only needed to slaughter to their heart’s content.

The outcome of this massacre was predestined from the start.

The low-level Wild Beasts had already been scared witless by the death of the Nascent Soul emperors, and with their retreat blocked by the Cultivators, they had no power to resist.

Half an hour later, when the last Wild Beast fell in a pool of blood, the entire battlefield finally fell silent.

The mountain paths were piled high with the corpses of Wild Beasts. Blood flowed like a river, staining the bluestone paths red, and the scent of blood in the air was too thick to dissipate.

The Jiang Family Disciples leaned on their weapons, gasping for breath. Their clothes were tattered and they were covered in blood and filth, yet they couldn’t hide the excitement and relief on their faces.

The Cultivators of the Qingyun Market also stopped. Many collapsed on the ground, looking at the beast corpses everywhere with the lingering fear of survivors.

”It’s over... it’s really over!”

A young Jiang Family Disciple murmured to himself, his voice trembling. He looked down at his blood-stained hands and suddenly couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

His companion patted his shoulder, his eyes also slightly red.

When the Formation was crumbling earlier, he thought he was doomed. It was the Clan Chief’s return that saved everyone.

Jiang Xuanting walked slowly to the mountain Peak and looked up at Jiang Chen in the air. His aged face was full of excitement as he bowed and spoke in a booming voice:

”Congratulations on your triumphant return, Clan Chief! Thanks to your return, our Jiang Family was able to turn peril into safety!”

”The Clan Chief is mighty!”

”Thank you, Clan Chief, for saving our lives!”

The Jiang Family Disciples knelt on the ground one after another, shouting in unison, their voices echoing through the clouds.

The Cultivators of the Qingyun Market also bowed deeply.

Jiang Chen slowly descended, his toes lightly touching the ground. His clothes were unstained by dust. He raised his hand to gesture for them to rise: ”All of you, stand up.”

His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried a convincing power.

Everyone rose slowly, their gazes still fixed on him as if they were looking at a deity.

”Clan Chief.”

Huang Xiaochen and Mu Yao stepped forward.

”Mm, not bad. Foundation Establishment Late Stage. It seems you haven’t been slacking off.”

Jiang Chen nodded at Huang Xiaochen and then looked at Mu Yao.

Foundation Establishment Ninth Level Peak, just one step away from the Golden Core Realm. It looked like it wouldn’t take long.

”Foundation Establishment Peak. Go into secluded cultivation to break through during this time. Leave the management of the Qingyun Pavilion to others for now.”

Looking at Mu Yao, Jiang Chen said.

”Yes, Clan Chief.”

Mu Yao agreed immediately. Even if Jiang Chen hadn’t said anything, she was already planning to go into seclusion.

”Alright, everyone disperse.”

After saying that, Jiang Chen took to the air again and sped toward the mountain top.

Before long, he arrived at the Jiang Family Square.

”You’re back.”

”Big Brother.”

”Chener.”

As soon as Jiang Chen landed, Jiang Suhai, Lu Xin, and Jiang Chenghe and his wife stepped forward together.

The commotion of the Wild Beasts besieging Qingyun Mountain had been so great that even Jiang Chenghe and his wife, who had been in seclusion, had to emerge from their Immortal Cave.

”Grandfather, Father, Mother.”

Jiang Chen greeted each of them and then walked over to Lu Xin.

At this moment, the Spirit of the Spiritual Vein was constantly circling Lu Xin. Streams of life energy flowed into her body, repairing her currently shattered Spiritual Veins.

”Lu Xin, how are you? Are you alright?”

Conversations between people really do start with nonsense.

”I’m fine, Big Brother,” Lu Xin said weakly.

She could feel for herself that with the help of the Spirit of the Spiritual Vein, she had almost recovered.

”Of course! Look who I am! I am the Spirit of the Spiritual Vein; an injury like this is simple for me!”

At this time, the Spirit of the Spiritual Vein helping Lu Xin heal also began to praise itself with a sense of self-importance.

”Yes, the Spirit of the Spiritual Vein is the best,” Lu Xin said with a smile.