167: Chapter 167 The Five Royal Clans Mobilize

"Yes!" General Affairs Elder Ye Jiefeng immediately directed everyone to specific positions based on the foundations of the remaining Formation, channeling Spiritual Qi to move rocks and fill in the holes, blocking all the excavated entrances.

"Great-uncle, what about the treasure ship?" Ye Jiechuan asked, eyes full of anxiety, disregarding his own injuries.

"Take it back," Grand Elder Ye Ronghui said without hesitation.

"Alright!" Ye Jiechuan replied, beaming with joy. He immediately took Ye Xiaowu and Ye Jietie to pick up the scattered parts of the treasure ship nearby, thinking they might be useful when repairing it later.

When the Ye Family originally built this treasure ship, they had hired a fourth-rank Artifact Refiner and a fourth-rank Formation Master from the prefectural capital. With the cooperation of three Martial Ancestors and hundreds of Martial Masters from the Family, it had taken several months to barely complete this fourth-rank giant treasure ship.

Afterward, it underwent several modifications and improvements. The amount of spiritual materials and high-rank Ore consumed throughout the entire process was countless, and the Spirit Stones spent amounted to well over a million. Naturally, the Elders of the Ye Family would not abandon this treasure ship here and leave it unattended.

That was why Grand Elder Ye Ronghui had said "Take it back" without hesitation, and the Elders all agreed with that sentiment. Among the eight, Ye Jiesheng and Ye Jietie were two of the three Martial Ancestors who had assisted in building the treasure ship. Their personal experience made them even more acutely aware of how difficult it had been to build it.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Ye Family Disciples who had been searching for the treasure ship's parts returned one after another. The Martial Masters and lower-ranked Martial Artists stayed on the treasure ship, while the eight Martial Ancestors, under the command of Ye Jiechuan, stood at their respective positions, lifted the treasure ship, and flew rapidly toward Luomu Mountain.

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On the same day that the Cangjiang Prefecture Prefecture Examination concluded, Clan Leader Cang Lan once again opened the Myriad Mile Mirror.

"How is everyone's preparation going?" A flicker of impatience flashed through Clan Leader Cang Lan's calm tone.

"Clan Leader Cang Lan, everything is ready. For this beast tide, our clan will send three Clan Elders to lead one hundred fourth-rank youngsters to attack Linhai Prefecture; we are determined to break the ancestral lands of the Zhao and Song Families," said Tiger Shark Clan Clan Chief Clan Leader Xue Lang.

"Our clan is also prepared. For this beast tide, I will personally lead two Clan Elders and one hundred and twenty fourth-rank youngsters to break the ancestral lands of the Ouyang Family and Ding Family in Linhai Prefecture, to avenge the deep blood feud from when they harmed my son," said Deep Sea Giant Turtle Clan Clan Chief Clan Leader Ji Yan, his eyes blood-red.

"Good, many thanks to you two brothers for your strong support," Clan Leader Cang Lan said, cupping his hands in thanks. "I wonder how the Jellyfish Clan and Spearfish Clan are prepared?"

"No need for you to worry, Clan Leader Cang Lan. For this beast tide, our clan will dispatch two Clan Elders to lead eighty youngsters into battle. We will ensure not a single soldier from Nanya Commandery can support Cangjiang Prefecture or Linhai Prefecture," the sharp, thin voice of Jellyfish Clan Clan Chief Clan Leader Huan Mei came through the Myriad Mile Mirror.

"Our clan will also dispatch two Clan Elders to lead seventy youngsters into battle. We will definitely hold back the human Martial Artists of Nanya Commandery and not let a single one cross the border to disturb your enjoyment," replied Spearfish Clan Clan Chief Clan Leader Yin Suo.

"Good, since everyone is prepared, let us agree to strike together in seven days. This time, I will definitely make the damned humans pay for their blood debts with blood!" Clan Leader Cang Lan roared in anger, shattering a large section of the glazed tiles above the palace, which fell to the ground with a pattering sound.

"Seven days it is. However, Brother Cang Lan, you must pay fifty percent of the agreed-upon reward upfront, otherwise, it will be difficult for us to explain it to the various Elders in our clans!" Clan Leader Xue Lang narrowed his eyes and demanded the payment.

Hearing this, the three Yao, Clan Leader Ji Yan, Clan Leader Huan Mei, and Clan Leader Yin Suo, also turned their gazes toward Clan Leader Cang Lan, staring straight at him. Clearly, this request had been discussed by the four Yao beforehand.

"Very well. The treasures will definitely be delivered to you within three days. I hope you will not disappoint me in this battle," Clan Leader Cang Lan readily agreed to the four Yao's request and gave a final instruction before his figure disappeared from the Myriad Mile Mirror.

"Many thanks for your generous gift, Brother Cang Lan!" the four Yao said, raising their hands in thanks.

After meeting with the leaders of the four clans and setting the time for the troops to set out, Clan Leader Cang Lan summoned his three sons to his palace.

"Eldest, Second, for this trip to Cangjiang Prefecture, you two will accompany me into battle. We must make the three great families of Cangjiang Prefecture pay a bloody price and avenge your third brother for the pain of having his bones scraped and flesh peeled," Clan Leader Cang Lan said, getting straight to the point once all three had arrived, explaining the plan for the troop deployment. "Third, your injuries have not yet healed, so you will remain at home to protect the clan's people. If any powerful enemy attacks, the Old Ancestor will come out of seclusion, so do not worry."

"Yes, Father," the three brothers replied, bowing their heads in obedience.

No matter how much friction or infighting the three brothers had in private, in front of the old Dragon, they could only obey and dared not act out of line.

Eldest Cang Xing and Second Cang Yun exchanged glances, feeling secretly resentful. The old Dragon was still so biased. Ever since the Third was born and demonstrated the ability of Bloodline ancestral reversion, they had been doing all the dirty and tiring work, while the good things never fell to them.

Their little actions were naturally seen by Clan Leader Cang Lan, but he did not explain much. He was well aware that the Eldest and Second felt unbalanced and did not understand his actions.

They still had not recognized the reality of the situation, that was all.

When the Third breaks through to the sixth rank and becomes an Emperor, leading the Black Flood Dragon Clan to return to the core sea area of the Inner Sea, they will naturally understand his painstaking efforts today.

"Eldest, you lead the Saury Clan and the Small Yellow Croaker Clan to attack the Wang Family; just keep them contained, do not act recklessly. Second, you lead the Lion-head Fish Clan and the Swallow Fish Clan to attack the Ye Family. That old thing from the Ye Family had his weapon bitten in half by me a month ago, and his strength is greatly diminished. See if you have a chance to severely injure him and exterminate the entire Ye Family," Clan Leader Cang Lan said, withdrawing his thoughts and continuing the deployment.

"As for the Wei Family, I will personally go and meet those two old ghosts. If we don't show them some color, they will really think our Black Dragon Clan is easy to bully."

"Go back and prepare well. Gather in Cangjiang Prefecture in seven days, and within ten days you must arrive at the ancestral lands of the three families and destroy them!"

"Yes, Father," the three replied, accepting the orders.

"Third, you stay behind." Just as the three were about to step out of the palace, Clan Leader Cang Lan called out to Cang Ming and made him stay.

"Yes, Father," Cang Ming stopped and returned to his original seat.

After Cang Xing and Cang Yun stepped out of the palace, the burly Cang Yun could not help himself and asked Cang Xing in a low voice, "Big Brother, do you think Father left Third Brother behind alone because he has some other good things to give him?"

"Probably not. Our Black Flood Dragon Clan has spent a significant amount to invite the four clans to fight this time; there shouldn't be many treasures left in the clan," Cang Xing analyzed. Although the two brothers did not have free control over the fifth-rank treasures, they were very clear about what was in the treasure vault.

"Then why did he keep the Third behind?"

"It should be related to the matter of staying behind. With such a big movement from our clan, it's impossible to hide it from interested Yao Races, especially the Green Dragon Clan. They might be brewing some conspiracy behind our backs to deal with us."

"Ah, this..."