The clan leader was very surprised. "Why do you say that?"
Wang Daoyuan replied, "From the conflict between the Ghost Sect and the Jin Clan, it can be seen that the Ghost Sect has different attitudes towards us old clans.
The Liang Clan's ancestor, the Jin Clan's ancestor, and the black-robed old man all want to kill us. Elder Liu and Elder Zhou have an ambiguous attitude towards them towards the old clans, neither suppressing nor protecting them.
Although the Yang Clan's ancestor is protecting them, they dared to use the Yang Clan as cannon fodder in the Carriage Gorge battle. What does our Wang Clan count for?
Moreover, the Ghost Sect knew that there was an ambush but didn't reveal it to the affiliated clans. It's clear that they're using the two clans to consume the strength of the affiliated clans.
Grandson's words are not for the clan to fight against the Ghost Sect, but to remind the clan leader and the elders that even if they successfully integrate into the Ghost Sect, it's not all good.
Now that the Thousand Spirit Sect and the Cruel Sun Palace have joined forces to fight against the Ghost Sect, although there won't be a big battle for the time being, it's hard to say what will happen in the future.
The Ghost Sect doesn't have much of a chance of winning. It's not a wise move for our Wang Clan to bet on the Ghost Sect.
'If one doesn't think for the future, there will be immediate troubles'. If we don't leave a way out now, once the Ghost Sect is defeated in the future, where will our Wang Clan go?
We can't live under the same sky as the Cruel Sun Palace, and now we've killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Thousand Spirit Sect. At that time, there won't be a place for the Wang Clan in Zhao. "
After listening to Wang Daoyuan's words, everyone in the hall fell into deep thought. Everyone was well aware of the Ghost Sect's attitude towards the old clans. They were just weak and didn't have the ability to resist.
It wasn't that they didn't think of a way out, but it wasn't easy to find one.
To the east of the Jade Spring Peak was the insurmountable Sky Beheading Mountain Range. Demon beasts ran rampant in the mountains. It was said that there were fifth rank demon beasts comparable to Yuanying cultivators.
Only rogue cultivators roamed around the edges. Any mountain with a spirit vein was occupied by demon beasts. There was no condition to establish a clan.
To the south of the Jade Spring Peak was the Qing Li River. There were hundreds of mountains with spirit veins, but they all had their own clans belong to the Ghost Sect and couldn't be touched.
The Qing Li River flowed south and eventually joined the Wan Chuan River. South of the Wan Chuan River was the territory of the Thousand Spirits Sect.
If the Wang Clan dared to develop in the territory of the Thousand Spirits Sect, they would be torn apart by the Underworld Sect.
To the west was the core area of the Underworld Sect, and further west was the Cruel Sun Palace, which was the Wang Family's mortal enemy.
North of Mount Huiyan was the territory of the North Mountain Demon Clan. The North of the Mountains was a bitter and cold place. It was not easy for demons to survive there, let alone humans.
In addition, the North Mountain Demon Tribe was on good terms with the Underworld Sect. If the Underworld Sect wanted to get rid of the Wang Family, the North Mountain Demon Tribe would be more than happy to help.
Seeing that no one had anything to say, Wang Shouye opened his mouth and said, "If the family wants to leave a way out in case of a disaster in the future, I have an idea."
"What is Shouye's opinion?" Great Elder Wang Zhiren asked excitedly, "Tell us quickly!"
The others also looked anxious. Although they couldn't think of a way out, it didn't mean that they didn't care about the future of their families.
Who didn't want to leave a way out for their descendants to ensure that the family's legacy would continue? However, their abilities and knowledge were limited, so they didn't know what to do. Now that Wang Shouye said that he had an idea, they naturally wanted to know.
Wang Shouye didn't keep them in suspense and said five words, "The Thirteen Families of Linhai."
Everyone in Zhao knew about the Thirteen Families of Linhai.
The Wan Chuan River was the largest river in Beiyuan Xiuxian. The water flowed from west to east, breaking through the obstruction of the Sky Beheading Mountain Range and flowing into the sea.
The river flowed between the mountains of the Sky Beheading Mountain Range. There were dangerous beaches and rapids along the way. After passing through the Sky Beheading Mountain Range, the water flow became gentle. The sand carried by the river was deposited here. After a long time, a vast plain was formed east of the Sky Beheading Mountain Range.
When Zhao was founded, Linhai County was established here. The descendants of the main family were given the title of Linhai County Prince to manage Linhai County.
However, Linhai County was blocked by mountains and could only be connected through the Wan Chuan River. The waterways were filled with dangerous beaches and there were also aquatic demon beasts causing trouble. The Zhao Imperial Family couldn't control Linhai County and it was gradually controlled by the families established by rogue cultivators.
After thousands of years, Linhai County was occupied by the thirteen families. The Zhao Imperial Family also became one of the thirteen families, the Zhao Clan.
Each of the thirteen families had more than one Violet Palace Realm cultivator. The stronger families even had Golden Core Realm ancestors. The thirteen families intermarried for generations and their relationships were complicated. Once they joined forces, their strength wasn't inferior to any of the three major sects.
The three major sects destroyed the Zhao Clan and massacred the remnants of the Zhao Clan. However, they didn't dare to make a move against the Zhao Clan, which was a legitimate Zhao Imperial Family. The strength of the thirteen families was evident.
Linhai County was located at the mouth of the Wan Chuan River. After thousands of years of erosion, their territory grew larger and larger. Furthermore, the Zhao Imperial Family couldn't control that area. Thus, the thirteen families changed Linhai County to Linhai Province. Each family's territory was called a county and thus, they were called the Thirteen Linhai Counties.
Of course, the thirteen counties were only an exaggeration. The entire Linhai Province was equivalent to three or four Qingli Counties. The average size of each county wasn't even a third of Qingli County's size.
The thirteen families were very xenophobic. If outsiders dared to interfere, they would definitely be suppressed. Even the three major sects were no exception. The Myriad Spirit Sect and the Netherworld Sect ruled by the river. The nine counties north of the river were governed by the Netherworld Sect. The four counties south of the river were governed by the Myriad Spirit Sect.
However, the Violet Palace Realm cultivators that the two sects sent to govern the Linhai Province had mysteriously disappeared. The two sects wanted to join forces to flatten the Linhai Province. However, the reality was harsh.
If they attacked with all their strength, the cultivators below the Violet Palace Realm wouldn't even be able to pass through the Heavenslash Mountain Range. If only the cultivators above the Violet Palace Realm died and a few Golden Core Realm cultivators were lost, they wouldn't even be able to hurt the thirteen families.
The two sects couldn't bear such a price.
In the end, they had no choice but to negotiate. The two sects requested for the thirteen families to submit on the surface and not interfere in the affairs of the Linhai Province. As long as they paid regularly, the two sects would reward them with more things.
In this way, the two sects would gain face and the thirteen families would gain benefits. The two sects were afraid that the thirteen families would expand inland, and the thirteen families were afraid that the two sects would fight to the death. Under the fear of both sides, the agreement was successfully reached.
The thirteen families of the Linhai Province resisted the two sects, making the Linhai Province a refuge for desperadoes.
It was very suitable for rogue cultivators to go to the Linhai Province. If a family wanted to move there, they would have to witness the strength of the thirteen families. Thus, the Wang Family was very puzzled by Wang Shouye's words.
Wang Shouye saw that everyone was puzzled and explained, "Although the Linhai Province is powerful and rich, it only lacks one thing — ores.
Because that place is filled with sand from the mouth of the river. Even the spiritual mountains of the various families are where there are spirit veins. They are all piled up with earth element techniques. There are no mines at all.
The terrain of the west side of the Heavenslash Mountain Range is complicated. There are many small mountain ranges and peaks. There are many small mines without spirit veins. The terrain of the east side is simple. There are a lot of high mountains and very few small mines. Large mines are usually accompanied by spirit veins, but they are all occupied by demonic beasts. No one dares to mine there.
Thus, whether it is ores or stones, the Linhai Province is extremely lacking.
Although the waterway is difficult to travel, it is not impossible. I once heard that there is a special spirit boat that can fly close to the water surface without fear of dangerous shoals.
If we can get this spirit boat and find a way to avoid demonic beasts, we can sell the ores produced by the family to the Linhai Province and establish a foothold in the Linhai Province.
Of course, the family's development goal is not the Linhai Province. Our necks are not as hard as their knives.
There are many islands near the mouth of the Ten Thousand Rivers. We can set up a shop in the Linhai Province to sell ores. Using this as a springboard, we can choose a suitable unowned island and gradually move some of our family members there to establish a foundation.
Our Wang Family mainly uses water element techniques. When we go to the sea, we are like a flood dragon entering the sea. If there is a day when we have a Golden Core cultivator in the family, our Wang Family may be able to become the fourteenth family in the Linhai Province. "
The elders were very tempted by Wang Shouye's words. If they could really establish a foundation in the Linhai Province, it would definitely be better than being a grandson of the Netherworld Sect.
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