The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

147: Zhang pressured the Tianxuan Sect, and the Second Elder, True Man Yunhe.Three days after the sixth-tier spirit vein and the fifth-tier spirit vein had completely fused, the peak of Qingyun Mountain was shrouded in mist, and the Spiritual Qi was so dense it had almost condensed into a physical substance.

On the Great Path to Heaven outside the mountain gate, teams of carriages and ceremonial guards stretched for several miles, with banners fluttering in the wind, presenting an extraordinary display of grandeur.

Envoys from dozens of kingdoms, such as the Yuan Kingdom, Canglan Kingdom, and Yanwu Kingdom, as well as representatives from Sects like the Tianxuan Sect and Wanjian Sect, all brought heavy congratulatory gifts and waited respectfully outside the mountain gate, with no one daring to make a noise.

Inside the Qingyun Mountain Great Hall, Jiang Chen sat in the main seat, his green robes accentuating his tall stature and handsome features.

His Soul Transformation Stage cultivation caused a faint halo of Spiritual Qi to swirl around him; his gaze was calm yet deep, as if it could pierce through the human heart.

The five Elders and Ling Xuanye sat on either side; due to the promotion of the Spiritual Vein and the heaven-grade aptitude pills, Spiritual Qi now flowed through them, and their auras had remarkably stepped into the Golden Core Stage. Their eyes were filled with reverence and gratitude as they looked at Jiang Chen.

Similarly, the three Guest Elders took their seats at the back; as the only three Nascent Soul Guest Elders of the Jiang Family, they were also qualified to participate in this council.

”Reporting to the Clan Chief, the envoys of various nations and Sect representatives are waiting outside the mountain gate, requesting an audience with the Clan Chief.”

A Guest Deacon responsible for receiving guests walked quickly into the Great Hall and bowed to report.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, his voice flat but carrying an unquestionable authority.

”Pass my command: invite the envoys to enter the hall.”

”Yes!”

Following the command from the Jiang Family Disciples, the envoys outside the mountain gate lined up in order and walked slowly along the Great Path to Heaven into the Qingyun Mountain Great Hall.

Leading the way was the Emperor of Yuan Kingdom, Emperor of Yuan Kingdom. He was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, followed by three Nascent Soul Stage Old Ancestors and a crowd of civil and military officials, holding gift boxes filled with rare treasures, their expressions respectful.

Closely following him were envoys from the Canglan Kingdom, Yanwu Kingdom, and other nations, all of whom were members of the royal families or high-level Sect members, each wearing an expression of awe, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

The last to enter were the representatives of the Tianxuan Sect, led by a white-haired old man dressed in a sky-blue Daoist robe with a jade pendant engraved with the words ’Tianxuan’ hanging from his waist; he was none other than the Second Elder of the Tianxuan Sect, True Person Yun He.

Behind him followed two Golden Core Stage Disciples carrying congratulatory gifts, their expressions complex as they entered the hall.

When True Person Yun He’s gaze met Jiang Chen’s, a flash of imperceptible surprise flickered in his eyes; he clearly hadn’t expected this newly ascended Soul Transformation powerhouse to be so young.

Inside the hall, the envoys from various nations bowed one after another and said in unison:

”Greetings, Clan Leader Jiang! Congratulations to Clan Leader Jiang on breaking through to the Soul Transformation Stage. With the upgrade of the Qingyun Mountain Spiritual Vein, your fame will surely spread far and wide, shining across the Great Wilderness!”

Jiang Chen raised his hand to signal everyone to rise, his tone calm.

”You have all come from afar; it has been hard on you. Please, take a seat.”

Once everyone was seated, Emperor of Yuan Kingdom was the first to speak, his face covered in smiles.

”Clan Leader Jiang is young and promising, having already broken through to the Soul Transformation Stage at such a young age; you are truly a heaven-sent genius! We have come today, first to congratulate Clan Leader Jiang on your Breakthrough, and second to establish a covenant with Qingyun Mountain. From now on, the Yuan Kingdom and Qingyun Mountain shall share what we have and watch over each other. I wonder what Clan Leader Jiang thinks?”

Having said that, he waved his hand to signal the eunuchs behind him to present the gifts. The boxes were opened, revealing a thousand-year-old snow lotus, ten condensing gold pills, and a piece of warm jade containing dense Spiritual Qi, all of which were extremely precious cultivation resources.

Seeing this, the envoys from other nations also stepped forward to present their gifts, expressing their desire for an alliance in earnest terms.

The Canglan Kingdom envoy presented a fifth-tier High Grade spirit sword and ten catties of deep-sea spirit marrow, while the Yanwu Kingdom envoy offered three incomplete Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques and a small Spirit Gathering Array. The various gifts were a dazzling array, all showing great sincerity.

Jiang Chen’s gaze swept over the gifts in the hall, his expression unchanged as he said indifferently:

”I appreciate everyone’s kind intentions. Qingyun Mountain is willing to coexist peacefully and trade with all nations, but there is one thing: if anyone dares to secretly plot against Qingyun Mountain or act against the Jiang Family, do not blame my sword for being merciless.”

The pressure of the Soul Transformation Stage was quietly released; though it was only a sliver, it caused the Nascent Soul Stage Old Ancestors in the hall to turn pale, and they all bowed in response:

”We wouldn’t dare! We will certainly restrain our people and never dare to become enemies of Qingyun Mountain!”

Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction and was about to speak when he saw True Person Yun He of the Tianxuan Sect stand up and bow.

”Clan Leader Jiang, I am True Person Yun He, the Second Elder of the Tianxuan Sect. By the order of the Tianxuan Old Ancestor, I have come specifically to congratulate Clan Leader Jiang on your Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Stage. This is a small gift from my Tianxuan Sect; I hope Clan Leader Jiang will accept it.”

The Disciples behind him presented the gift boxes, which contained two fifth-tier spirit swords, a hundred foundation establishment pills, and a bottle of Heart-Clearing Pills personally refined by the Tianxuan Old Ancestor. Their value was significant and did not fall short compared to the gifts from other nations.

Jiang Chen’s gaze fell upon True Person Yun He, his eyes turning slightly cold.

The Tianxuan Sect, Su Ningshuang, Zhongli Feiyan—these names were not worth mentioning to him now, but they were like a thorn stuck in his heart, giving him a sense of discomfort.

If Su Ningshuang hadn’t tried to eliminate those friendly with the Lin Family to help her Disciple, Zhongli Feiyan, he wouldn’t have been forced to lead his Family away from Tianlin City and wander into the Deep part of the Great Wilderness to establish Qingyun Mountain.

Although he had made the wrong decision himself in the beginning, he had never forgotten this old grudge.

”The gifts from the Tianxuan Sect... I’m afraid I cannot accept them.”

Jiang Chen’s voice suddenly turned cold, and the temperature in the Great Hall seemed to drop several degrees instantly.

”Regarding the matter of Tianlin City back then, I still remember it vividly. Grand Elder Su Ningshuang, for her own selfish desires, slaughtered the innocent and forced my Jiang Family to leave our home. This ’kindness,’ I shall never forget.”

True Person Yun He’s expression changed, and he thought to himself that things were looking bad.

He had come this time hoping to ease the relationship with Qingyun Mountain, but he hadn’t expected Jiang Chen to still be brooding over that matter. It seemed it wouldn’t be settled easily.

He feigned composure, cupped his hands, and said:

”Clan Leader Jiang, you misunderstand. Grand Elder Su Ningshuang’s actions back then were not the intention of my Tianxuan Sect. Afterwards, our Sect severely punished her, confining her to the Sect’s back mountain, never to leave for all eternity. We have come this time with a sincere desire to resolve our conflicts with Qingyun Mountain and become allies.”

”Severely punished?”

A mocking curve appeared at the corner of Jiang Chen’s mouth.

”Being confined to the back mountain can offset the fact that she made my Jiang Family leave Tianlin City to come here and establish Qingyun Mountain? If my Jiang Family didn’t have some capabilities, we would have likely been chewed until not even bones remained by the surrounding wild beasts. How can this grudge be resolved with a mere ’misunderstanding’?”

As his words fell, The Primordial Undying Record began to circulate within Jiang Chen’s body, and the pressure of the Soul Transformation Stage erupted completely, enveloping True Person Yun He like Mount Tai pressing down.

True Person Yun He was only at the Late Stage Golden Core Stage; before the pressure of the Soul Transformation Stage, he had no power to fight back. His body involuntarily knelt on the ground, his face turned deathly pale, and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

”Clan Leader Jiang, please appease your anger!”

True Person Yun He spoke with difficulty, his voice trembling.

”I know the Tianxuan Sect is in the wrong regarding this matter, but our Sect’s Old Ancestor truly hopes to reconcile with Qingyun Mountain. If Clan Leader Jiang has resentment in your heart, my Tianxuan Sect is willing to compensate you! As long as Clan Leader Jiang speaks, whether it be Heaven And Earth Treasures or Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills, our Sect is willing to offer them!”

The other envoys in the hall were terrified upon seeing this and did not dare to make a sound.

They hadn’t expected Jiang Chen to have such a deep grudge against the Tianxuan Sect, nor had they expected this Soul Transformation powerhouse to be so aggressive, exerting pressure at the slightest disagreement.