94: Chapter 94 Panic and Uncertainty: A Message as a Backup Plan!

Above the Main Peak.

The mountain-protecting Formation was fully activated; a layer of deep purple lightning curtain inverted downwards, sealing the entire back mountain tightly.

A pungent smell of blood-evil, along with violent Geng Metal Qi, permeated the air.

"Sun Boan" stood with his hands behind his back, stopping more than ten zhang away from the light curtain. He frowned slightly and turned to look at Sun Mao, who had followed him.

"Little Mao, the Old Ancestor has been in seclusion for five years. Why has this clan-protecting Formation suddenly turned into a lethal Formation? Even the Disciples who look after the Beast Valley and cultivate the Spirit Beasts have been blocked..."

"What exactly is going on?"

Hearing this, Sun Mao sighed, his eyes also filled with confusion:

"Clan Chief, I do not know either. This morning, Elder Rat suddenly issued an order that the back of the Main Peak is now a Forbidden Ground, and no one is allowed to approach."

"The Formation Plate that controls the clan-protecting Formation was also taken by Elder Rat."

"Sun Boan" smiled, his tone as gentle as always: "Alright then, I will go take a look. If the Old Ancestor has any instructions, we should do our best to serve."

As he spoke, he took a step forward and headed towards the Formation.

Just three steps out.

"Boom!"

A two-zhang tall dark gold giant bear stepped out fiercely from the lightning mist; the ground shattered instantly, and countless rock fragments splattered everywhere.

Shi Mo stood like an iron tower, blocking the path of the group!

He stared at "Sun Boan," his nostrils puffing out two streams of white Qi, his whole body exuding the suffocating pressure of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"Sun Boan" paused in his steps, a trace of imperceptible coldness flashing in his eyes.

Immediately after, a blood-red afterimage darted out from behind Shi Mo and landed steadily on the giant bear's broad shoulders.

It was Elder Rat.

It had dark red fur, with sharp thorns on its back, and its crimson eyes stared fixedly at "Sun Boan." A stench of blood-Evil Qi suddenly rushed towards them.

"Old man Sun, are you deaf?"

Elder Rat's voice was sharp, filled with undisguised killing intent:

"The Formation is fully activated; those who cross the line die!"

"The Old Ancestor is in seclusion; are you trying to defy the Old Ancestor's order?"

"Sun Boan" did not change his expression, smiling amiably, still maintaining the composure of an elder: "Elder Rat, I am just worried about the Old Ancestor..."

"The Old Ancestor is the heaven of my Sun Clan. If something were to happen..."

"The Old Ancestor is doing just fine; there is no need for you to worry."

Elder Rat interrupted him, waving its claw tip to unleash a streak of blood-evil claw light, carving a three-foot-deep trench at "Sun Boan's" feet.

"From today on, the Main Peak is sealed!"

"If anyone from the Sun Clan dares to step across this line by even half a step, I will skin him alive!"

Seeing the situation suddenly change, far exceeding Sun Mao's expectations, even though Sun Mao had not noticed anything before, he clearly realized something at this moment of tension:

"Please calm your anger, Elder Rat!"

"The Clan Chief also has good intentions. There have been rumors circulating in the clan recently, and everyone is anxious. Could you reveal a little bit so that we can reassure the clansmen?"

Elder Rat glanced coldly at Sun Mao. This silly boy, being sold and still helping to count the money; he probably didn't notice the abnormality in Sun Boan...

"Sun Mao, keep your people under control."

Elder Rat sneered, its gaze sweeping over the Sun Clan elders present: "The Old Ancestor is at a critical moment. Whoever dares to disturb him is a sinner!"

"And you, Sun Boan."

"Don't blame me for not warning you. Watch the people around you. Quite a few dirty things have entered Hongtian City recently."

"Sun Boan's" eyes twitched slightly, then he sighed: "Since it is the Old Ancestor's decree, we will naturally obey..."

"Little Mao, let's go. Let us not disturb the Old Ancestor's cultivation."

Seeing this, Sun Mao had no choice but to nod and lead the many clan stewards away.

Inside the Meeting Hall, the atmosphere was oppressive.

"How can the clan-protecting Spirit Beast take over as the host?"

"That Main Peak is clearly the ancestral land and shrine of our Sun Clan. They won't even let the Clan Chief enter the Main Peak!"

"What kind of logic is this?! This is truly too bullying!"

A young steward of the same generation as Sun Mao spoke with indignation. They, the Sun Clan, had been ruling Baiyun Prefecture for over a decade.

Today, they were actually choked by the clan's own guardian Spirit Beast.

If this got out, how would outsiders view their Sun Clan? They couldn't even manage the Spirit Beasts they raised themselves; how embarrassing!

"Exactly!"

"Our Sun Clan spends so many resources every year to support them, and now it's good; the Main Peak has become their territory!"

"And us!"

"A bunch of greedy beasts. Every bit of wealth they consume is squeezed from the hands of the Sun Clan Disciples!"

"So many years, we really raised a bunch of ungrateful wolves. Not a shred of gratitude!"

"This bunch of bea..."

"All of you shut up!"

At this moment, Sun Mao slapped the table, instantly suppressing all the voices. For a moment...

The entire hall fell into dead silence!

"Have you argued enough!"

Sun Mao's gaze was sharp, sweeping over the crowd: "Without the Old Ancestor, and without those Spirit Beasts in the Beast Valley, the Sun Clan would still be in the mud acting like dogs for others!"

"You are the ones who are wolf-hearted and dog-lunged. The Family has raised you all in vain!"

"Whoever dares to criticize even half a word again, Family Law will be served!"

Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound.

"Sun Boan" sat to the side, holding a teacup and gently skimming the foam.

"Little Mao, don't be angry."

He put down the teacup, playing the perfect peacemaker: "They are all good children, and they are all doing it for the good of the Family."

"Since the Old Ancestor wants peace and quiet, we will just guard the perimeter well."

As he spoke, Sun Boan stood up and straightened his clothes:

"I heard there was some trouble with the trade route in Fenghe County. You still need to sit in the Family, so let this old man go for a trip."

"Regarding the Family's affairs, put in more effort. Don't delay the Old Ancestor's major event."

Sun Mao sighed and stood up to bow: "Thank you for your trouble, Clan Chief. For big and small matters in the Family, we still need you to come out. Mao is ashamed."

"Sun Boan" walked out of the Meeting Hall with a smile. The moment he turned around, the gentleness on his face vanished, leaving only a mocking sneer.

That blood rat seems to have sensed something is wrong.

But it doesn't matter.

It seems that the Sun Clan's bear Yao is likely in seclusion breaking through to Core Formation. Once the celestial phenomenon appears, the clan-protecting Formation will surely be in chaos.

At that time, more than a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators from the outside will attack together. These few beasts won't be able to stop them at all. If they can be killed...

I wonder if Immortal Master Yan Qiu will be satisfied...

Qingfeng Mountains, Stone Forest.

Thunder clouds never disperse all year round, and the air is filled with a scorched smell.

A One-Horned Grey Badger was lying on the highest stone pillar. Its size was a full circle larger than it was six or seven years ago, already over a zhang in size.

Between its fur, there were faint purple electric arcs swimming!

Level 2 Yao Beast, Thunder Badger.

A grey-furred rat crawled out from a crack in the stone, quickly climbed to the top along the stone pillar, and spat out a blood-stained Jade Slip.

The Thunder Badger crushed the Jade Slip with one claw.

In the blood light, Elder Rat's sharp voice exploded in its mind, mixed with it:

"The Old Ancestor has been in seclusion for many years, aiming to break through to Core Formation. Bring your vassals, sneak into Hongtian City, and follow us to protect the Old Ancestor!"

After hearing this, the Thunder Badger was extremely excited.

Then it stood up abruptly and let out a deafening roar towards the sky.

Around the Stone Forest, hundreds of Yao Beasts tainted with Thunder Qi responded one after another, crawling out from rock crevices and caves, their beast eyes filled with bloodthirsty light.

"Raising soldiers for a thousand days, using them for a single moment."

The Thunder Badger spoke in human language, its voice rough but filled with fanaticism:

"Follow me, protect the Old Ancestor!"

White Cloud Temple, Inner Sect Immortal Cave.

Sun Yao sat cross-legged, surrounded by swirling water vapor and vibrant Spiritual Qi. She opened her eyes, her spiritual power restrained, and her aura steady.

Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

Beside her, a dirt-yellow giant bear was hugging a Tier 3 spirit ore and gnawing on it, its aura becoming incredibly thick.

Shi Pan not only reshaped its lower body but also borrowed the glory of the Tianyi True Water Qi from back then to receive plenty of resources from the Sect...

In these few years, it naturally broke through to Level 2 smoothly and was promoted to a Foundation Establishment great Yao.

Moreover, its control over the Earth Dao became increasingly proficient; its fur gradually faded from the color of green iron, turning towards brownish-yellow, and its physique became increasingly sturdy and massive!

The Formation outside the Immortal Cave was suddenly triggered.

A paper crane flew in, wobbling.

Sun Yao took the paper crane and unfolded it. There was only one line of crooked words on it, the handwriting filled with a strong blood-Evil Qi.

"Return quickly, protect."

Sun Yao stood up abruptly, her face changed drastically, and she was immediately overjoyed.

The Old Ancestor is going to reach Core Formation!

"Shi Pan, stop eating, let's go!"

"Sigh, I understand." Shi Pan sighed, reluctantly dropping the spirit ore.

Then Shi Pan conjured a Yao cloud, took Sun Yao, and headed straight towards Hongtian City, leaving a scratch across the sky.