The night was as dark as ink, with a cold moonlight occasionally piercing through the clouds, casting mottled shadows on the desolate mountain path.

Fire Fist Sect is merely a second-rate faction in Shuiyun Prefecture, with the Sect Leader and elders only possessing Pulse Condensation Realm cultivation.

Yet at this moment, more than ten figures lurking in the shadows all emitted the pressure of the Outer Elixir Realm, even the weakest among them.

The three fox girls leading the group were enchanting, with Inner God Realm auras deep as an abyss.

The one in the center had a teardrop mole at the corner of her eye, making her particularly striking.

Hu Cai wore a red gauze dress that wrapped her curvaceous figure, and the teardrop mole glinted with an eerie sheen under the moonlight.

"Hu Cai, it's time to act." The fox girl on the left brushed her fingers past her temple.

Hu Cai's teardrop mole twitched slightly: "The scout said this is their weakest point after they split their forces... But it's never wrong to be cautious."

The fox girl on the right suddenly crushed a stone in her palm: "The empress demands an enormous amount of blood qi, and we don't have much time left. If we fail the mission, you won't be the only one punished when we return."

Hu Cai cast a cold glance: "This mission, I'm the leader; if there's a mishap, the primary responsibility is mine. Why panic?"

"You!" The fox girl on the right revealed sharp teeth: "Even if the main responsibility is yours, we'll also be implicated. You're not afraid to die, but don't assume it's the same for us."

Hu Cai sneered, looking back toward the dark mountain path, her brows slightly furrowed as if contemplating something.

The two Inner God Realm fox girls glimpsed her actions, though wary of Hu Cai's words, chose not to voice further opposition.

After all, if the mission fails, and Hu Cai reports today's events to the Fox Girl Empress, they would become scapegoats for sharing the blame.

The hidden area fell into silence.

The time it takes for half an incense stick to burn passed.

Blood-red fury surged in Hu Cai's eyes: "Enough, leave no one alive!"

As the fox girl stated earlier, with Hu Cai as the leader, the greatest responsibility fell on her.

Earlier, she questioned why the opponent would implement their troop-splitting plan so easily.

But since the mole said so, Hu Cai didn't dwell on it further.

Regardless of whether this was truly the weakest area, just splitting their forces made them easy targets for elimination.

Upon Hu Cai's command, the fox women grinned, revealing sharp fangs.

The evil qi grew thicker, resembling indelible ink.

Figures vanished from their positions.

Wind sounds echoed incessantly along the mountain path.

...

Beyond the mountain path, walking up for half an hour's time leads to Fire Fist Sect's location.

Hu Cai led the way up front, stepping onto the platform at the mountain's waist, her expression suddenly changed.

The buildings on the hillside were intricately arranged, yet not a person was present, empty and lifeless like a dead land.

"Although the Fire Fist Sect is only a mid-level force..." Hu Cai's charming eyes flickered with deadly intent as her red dress billowed without wind: "But it's impossible there's not a single person here, we've fallen into a trap!"

Her words prompted the two Inner God Realm fox girls on either side to suddenly turn toward a building's shadow.

The shadow twisted as if draped with cloth, suddenly unveiled by someone.

Over a dozen figures approached at a leisurely pace.

Everyone wore mysterious robes, rustling in the night breeze.

Ding De rotated a short staff, speaking with interest: "Three against three, fair."

Jiang Siyi licked her red lips, her stunning beauty sharply contrasting with her bloodthirsty eyes: "One for each."

Kong Zhi's face remained grim, deep in thought, saying nothing.

Hu Cai's eyes gleamed with solemnity: "I see, indeed we've fallen into your trap."

"The fox girls of Carefree Mountain are known for their cunning." Ding De remarked indifferently: "Allowing you to fall into our ambush is worth flaunting."

"Whether you can flaunt or not depends on your true skills!" Hu Cai snorted, waving her hand: "Be vigilant!"

At that command, all ten of the fox girls, including the two Inner God Realm fox girls, watched Ding De and the others with full alertness.

Hu Cai's gaze scanned the crowd before fixing on one point, followed by a look of ecstatic surprise.

"It's Qin An!"

All fox women turned uniformly to the corner where a mysterious-robed youth stood, their eyes blazing with murderous intent.

"Searching high and low only to find it effortlessly!" Hu Cai clenched her fair fist: "If we can kill you today, the mission can be sacrificed!"

Jiang Siyi looked at Qin An in surprise.

Though she knew Qin An was somewhat famous in the Ancient Battlefield ruins, she wasn't aware he held such deep grudges with Carefree Mountain.

Seeing Qin An, the Inner God Realm fox women were more thrilled than seeing the three Mountain Patrol Silver Generals, which was truly bewildering.

Ding De glanced at Qin An's calm demeanor, pondering: "No wonder Mr. Jin values him so much; for an Outer Elixir Realm to attract such attention from Inner God Realm fox demons, this child has immeasurable potential."

Kong Zhi took a slight step back yet remained silent, a stark contrast to his previous arrogance.

Qin An faced the multitude of demonic gazes but retained a calm demeanor.

Many Mountain Patrol Copper Generals looked on with admiration.

If it were them coveted by so many fox women, especially with three Inner God Realm fox women involved, they'd likely be drenched in sweat.

"Fight if you must, spare the talk." Qin An caressed Cold Star lightly, speaking calmly: "I've slain more than my share of Carefree Mountain's flaunting foxes, yet you talk the most."

Hu Cai was initially smug but stiffened at his words: "You little bastard, they say your tongue cuts like a knife, it seems your name precedes you. Let's see if you keep mouthing off in the afterlife!"

Qin An swept his glance around: "Three against three, where does your confidence come from?"

A shadow of mockery crossed Hu Cai's eye: "Three against three? No, four against two."

Her voice barely fell when Hu Cai turned to a spot: "Still hiding?"

A blur flashed, stood beside Hu Cai.

"They must die; if my identity is exposed, you won't fare well either."

Kong Zhi lifted his folding fan sideways, speaking coldly: "Especially Qin An, his head is mine."

This abrupt scene left all the Mountain Patrol Copper Generals at the spot dumbfounded.

Ding De gripped his short rod tightly, his killing intent palpable: "Just as Qin An anticipated, you've betrayed the Evil Extermination Bureau."

"You guessed it?" Kong Zhi responded with a start: "No wonder the sudden change in plan, you reckoned there was a traitor."

Jiang Siyi sneered: "What did Carefree Mountain offer you? Worth betraying the Evil Extermination Bureau?"

Kong Zhi shook his head: "You wouldn't understand... The Evil Extermination Bureau may be good, but its future is uncertain."

His eyes flashed a trace of greed.

"Carefree Mountain specializes in the path of Dual Cultivation, utilizing blood feasts and dual cultivation to rapidly elevate one's cultivation."

"Originally, I had no hope of breaking through to the Unity Realm, but they gave me hope."

Lord Ding shook his head and sighed, "It seems today's events are inevitable."

Kong Zhi spread his arms, "There's a way to survive, it's up to you if you want it. If you associate with this group of Fox Girls and experience the path of dual cultivation, then you become one of us. Of course... not Qin An, he must die."

Fox Cai licked her red lips, "It's been a long time since I've tasted the flavor of an Inner God Realm cultivator. Rest assured, even as women, we can make you wish you were dead."

"Courting death!" Jiang Siyi's beautiful eyes widened slightly, "A mere fox demon dares to boast so boldly!"

Lord Ding raised his short staff, "I will personally take this traitor's head!"

Kong Zhi sneered coldly, "Taking my head? Just you lot?"

He laughed heartily, as if hearing the funniest joke in the world.

"I'm curious." Kong Zhi stifled his laughter, "Since you've already uncovered my identity, why not act earlier?"

"Naturally, it's to avoid alerting him." Qin An's fingertips brushed over Cold Star.

Kong Zhi raised an eyebrow, "Without alerting him, yet you bring in a venomous snake capable of killing."

"Lethal?" Qin An dismissed, "Just a little snake."

Kong Zhi's smile faded, his face darkened, "The little bastard really has a tough mouth, Fox Cai! Attack!"

The truth was clear at this point.

Fox Cai shrieked, revealing her true fox demon form.

All the Fox Girls around her activated the True Essence within, evil Qi covering the sky and eclipsing the full moon.

Three female Fox Demons of the Inner God Realm, together with an Inner God Realm Kong Zhi.

At this moment, their aura pressed forward, forcing even Lord Ding and Jiang Siyi to retreat a step.

The numerous Mountain Patrol Copper Generals were drenched in cold sweat.

Jiang Siyi's face was solemn, "This time we've played too big. Had I known, I would have killed this traitor first, we wouldn't be so passive."

Lord Ding gripped his short staff, "Not necessarily."

Jiang Siyi frowned slightly, something felt off.

Even if Lord Ding remained calm, he shouldn't be expressionless at a time like this.

There should at least be a trace of solemnity.

But now that the battle had begun, no one paid attention to Lord Ding's expression.

Fox Cai took the lead, transforming into a remnant shadow, pouncing towards Lord Ding.

Together with her, another Fox Girl from the left joined the attack.

Two female Inner God Realm Fox Demons against one Inner God Realm cultivator, it was a crushing blow.

Beads of cold sweat broke across Lord Ding's forehead, feeling the overwhelming pressure.

But he remained unperturbed, calm as ever, slightly shifted his steps, astonishingly running towards Jiang Siyi.

Jiang Siyi was slightly stunned, unable to comprehend the reason behind Lord Ding's actions at this moment.

However, now he was being targeted by Kong Zhi and another Inner God Realm Fox Demon.

If the two of them came together, facing the attack of four Inner God Realm beings, they'd be defeated even more miserably.

"This feels wrong!" Jiang Siyi thought to herself.

Lord Ding was an elder among the Mountain Patrol Silver Generals, with strong Secret Techniques, and fully experienced in battle.

Why would he willingly get close, driving the situation into disadvantage?

She felt puzzled, but no one was there to answer her doubts.

As the two gathered together, Fox Cai and Kong Zhi exchanged glances, excitement evident in each other's eyes.

"Never thought, in the face of death, you'd mess up your own formation." Kong Zhi sneered, "Lord Ding, it's time to settle scores for yesterday's grievances. Together, you'll die even faster!"

The folding fan opened in mid-air, transforming into a stream of light.

Terrifying True Essence spread across it, accompanied by powerful Divine Sense, along with Fox Cai and the other three Fox Demons, attacking Lord Ding first.

Jiang Siyi repeatedly waved her palms, True Essence covering her silk gloves.

Each wave brought forth a terrifying and vast air current.

Lord Ding then waved his short staff, creating remnants in mid-air.

Each remnant carried terrifying True Essence, seemingly real yet illusory, not to be underestimated.

The two had exchanged dozens of moves within a short span.

Though they were both Mountain Patrol Silver Generals of the Evil Extermination Bureau, and albeit having their heritage, facing enough enemies yet still in a disadvantaged position.

Jiang Siyi's mouth bled, having suffered light injuries.

Fox Cai gloated, "If I weren't afraid of getting injured, I'd have taken your life long ago. But this is good too, able to perfectly take your head."

Intent to kill burned fiercely like the sun in Kong Zhi, "After killing you, I'll kill Qin An, that little bastard. Today, my thoughts will be clear!"

Thinking of this, Kong Zhi turned his head towards the direction of Qin An, his expression suddenly froze.

At this time, the Mountain Patrol Copper Generals and remaining Outer Elixir Realm Fox Demons were embroiled in a battle.

Qin An was a Mountain Patrol Copper General, but as Kong Zhi's eyes swept past, he couldn't find Qin An's figure.

"What's going on here?" Kong Zhi's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief, "Qin An isn't here, where is he?"

The sound of his self-talk caused Fox Cai's attack to pause.

Instinctively turning her head, she too couldn't see Qin An's figure, unease rising in her heart.

Just then, a swift wind sounded behind Kong Zhi.

Kong Zhi hurriedly turned, seeing a Straight Blade enveloped in six-colored True Essence and terrifying Divine Sense power, fiercely stabbing into his chest.

"Ah!"

Kong Zhi felt a pain in his chest, looking down, he raised his eyes to see the face he extremely loathed.

"Inner God Realm!"

Kong Zhi opened his mouth, spitting out large amounts of blood, shouting unbelievingly, "How could this be!"

Qin An smiled, "Thanks to Lord Ding's excellent performance, otherwise, we couldn't find this chance for a fatal strike."

As his words fell, Qin An kicked Kong Zhi's chest, pulling out Cold Star.

Blood flowed along his fingers and dripped to the ground as he brushed the blade with his fingertips.

Qin An bathed in the gentle breeze, his eyes calm as autumn waters.

"Today... you all must die."

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