At the junction of Chixia Ridge and Lion King Ridge in the Taihang Mountain Range.

Here on one side, there is a dense growth of shrubs, and on the other, maple trees, which in this early autumn appear brightly red like fire.

And beneath the forest, a narrow path trodden out by Spirit Beasts.

Only a few cultivators wearing Spirit-Blocking Robes can be seen cautiously moving forward.

Yuan Haoyun is among them, occupying the foremost position.

"Why are there so many Fire-Devouring Sparrows, Fire Cloud Birds, and Chixia Birds these days?" A black-robed cultivator at the back spoke up.

This remark caused Yuan Haoyun's body to tremble involuntarily.

They hadn't encountered so many during their prior explorations.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to bring a few people here.

"Perhaps these beasts are entering their frenzy season; there weren't so many before!" Yuan Haoyun couldn't think of a reason and could only speak with a stiff upper lip.

Fortunately, the person behind did not refute him.

The group continued their advance.

They had already passed through the areas of Jade Dragon Valley and Chixia Ridge and entered Cloud Lion Ridge dominated by the Cloud Lions.

"The Red Flame Cloud Lions are quite lethargic. As long as we don't disturb them, it's hard to be detected!" Yuan Haoyun said confidently.

He was quite knowledgeable about the habits of Spirit Beasts.

The Spirit-Blocking Robe Cultivators nodded in agreement.

However, they had not gone ten miles further.

When suddenly, the cultivators in Spirit-Blocking Robes scattered abruptly.

Yuan Haoyun didn't have time to react when he saw one of the Spirit-Blocking Robe Cultivators strike directly with a sword!

Decapitating Yuan Haoyun and throwing his head away.

Both his Storage Bag and Spirit Beast Bag were stripped bare.

Right at that moment, one could see with Divine Sense that a number of blazing cloud lions were already surrounding them, and not far away were also Fire-Devouring Sparrows and Chixia Birds!

This was clearly an ambush!

"Everyone, break through separately!" Fortunately, these few were Purple Mansion independent cultivators recruited by the Cyan River Sect, all possessing substantial strength of their own.

Yet when the figures of the Yun Shi Demon King and the Three-eyed Demon King appeared in the distance, the few nearly exploded in curses!

What a fine place to choose indeed!!

...

On Lingyun Peak, the fire maple trees, at this moment, were unfurling like flames.

A Spiritual Ship pierced through the glowing clouds, landing in front of Lingyun Peak.

The three people on it, faces a subtle shade of rosiness from drinking.

Yet as soon as they reached Lingyun Peak, Ye Jingteng headed straight for Ye Jingcheng's courtyard.

"Go have a look at Jingcheng; he now has a tremendous opportunity awaiting him!" Ye Jingteng entered Lingyun Peak, passing many courtyards, finally arriving at Ye Jingcheng's courtyard.

As usual, he stayed near the courtyard, pacing back and forth.

Looking somewhat anxious, he saw Ye Jingyun and Ye Jingli still nearby and spoke again.

"The quality of Spiritual Energy is still a bit lacking; why don't we set up a few more Spirit Gathering Arrays!" Ye Jingteng suggested.

Ye Jingyun and Ye Jingli nodded at this suggestion.

After the group set up the Spirit Gathering Arrays and felt the changes in Spiritual Energy, Ye Jingteng frowned again, looking toward the courtyard.

Although the contents inside couldn't be seen clearly, the Spiritual Energy still offered some sensory feedback.

"Could something have gone wrong?" Ye Jingteng voiced his concern.

"Nothing's wrong; I checked the Jade Talisman a couple of days ago," Ye Jingyun shook his head immediately.

"He might not have reached the peak of cultivation yet. After all, it hasn't been long since the Patriarch broke through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment!" Ye Jingli added from the side.

"I'll watch over it for another couple of days!" Ye Jingteng insisted.

Ye Jingli and Ye Jingyun wanted to persuade Ye Jingteng to leave, but at that moment, Ye Jingteng's determination was evident, allowing no room for refusal.

Due to the age of Ye Xingqun and Ye Xinghan, they couldn't intervene at this moment.

Instead, for a time, there was no one on Lingyun Peak to hold Ye Jingteng back.

The only Foundation Establishment elder available was Ye Xingyi.

And the latter was currently in Taichang Market, making an appearance at the Ye Family impossible.

"Brother, why don't we first go check on the Immortal Seedlings of our clan and see if any are fit to be brought into the Taiyi Sect!"

"That's not urgent; Jingcheng's matter is of utmost importance!"

...

Ye Jingyun and Ye Jingli tried several times, but seeing no other alternative, they could only go along with Ye Jingteng.

Fortunately, Ye Jingteng didn't do anything inappropriate; he continued to stay in front of the Spirit Gathering Array, observing the flow of Spiritual Energy, walking a while, watching a while, and occasionally feeling the Spirit Stones inadequate.

He even placed a few more Spirit Stones down.

Moreover, aside from initially worrying over potential issues with Ye Jingcheng, he said little else afterwards.

Ye Jingli and Ye Jingyun exchanged looks, but found themselves without any means, having no choice but to let Ye Jingteng be.

But due to Ye Jingcheng's reminder, neither of them left, instead staying on alongside him.

Not until two days later did Ye Jingteng finally sigh!

"Old Six and Old Jiu, watching further won't do any good; it'll be up to Jingcheng himself now!" Ye Jingteng put down two Upper-grade Spirit Stones, then got up to leave Ye Jingcheng's courtyard.

As he departed, he indeed went to the Ye Family's clan studies, casting a few glances.

Seeming as though selecting a seedling that caught his eye.

After completing these tasks, Ye Jingteng left Lingyun Peak, heading towards Jade Dragon Valley.

It appeared there were new developments in Jade Dragon Valley.

Ye Jingyun and Ye Jingli had nothing more to say, escorting Ye Jingteng away, and afterwards, each went about their usual activities, one practicing Alchemy, the other Artifact Refining.

In Alchemy and Artifact Refining, both coincidentally burned the robes they wore before.

If it hadn't been Ye Jingcheng's reminder, they might not have felt anything peculiar, but with his prior warning, they felt that Ye Jingteng had become exceedingly measured these past two days.

After burning their robes, they even used their Spiritual Fire to burn themselves, and finally burnt their hair, allowing it to regrow before taking out their Clan Tokens to send a message to Ye Jingcheng.

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