The mist was dispelled by the spirit light, revealing a winding path beneath their feet.

The Illusion Array is broken!

Having secluded herself for many years, Fu Changli was eager to venture forth again. She was about to step onto the winding path but stopped when she saw Fu Changsheng standing still:

"Patriarch, is there something amiss?"

The winding path before them extended, leading to a valley.

In the distance.

The roar of a Golden-eyed Ape resounded.

Fu Changsheng felt unease, as if the path before them was the Road to the Underworld, and his mind was unsettled. He immediately focused his thoughts:

"Exchange information"

Buzz!

The panel trembled.

A surge of yellow light flowed.

Rows of text appeared:

[The Golden Ape Canyon you have opened is a hidden outpost of the Ping Family in Thousand Cliff Mountain. In the past, an ancestor of the Ping Family accidentally entered this place and made an agreement with the Tier Two Golden-eyed Ape King. The Ping Family was responsible for providing the Round Fragrant Horn needed by the Golden-eyed Apes, and in return, the Golden-eyed Apes supplied the Ping Family with Spiritual Ape Wine, trading every ten years.

Today is the scheduled trading day between the Ping Family and the Golden-eyed Ape King.

200 miles away.

The Ping Family Elder, Ping Xingyang, is already coming with a magical tool.]

"Damn it!"

Fu Changsheng's heart chilled.

Not only was there a Tier Two Golden-eyed Ape King in the valley, but Ping Xingyang was also about to arrive.

Ping Xingyang was a Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and a veteran at that, formidable even on his own. Not to mention the presence of the Tier Two Golden-eyed Ape King.

Just as he was about to command a retreat.

Grandmaster Yu frowned as he gazed at the winding path before him, his eyes narrowing slightly:

"It's actually an Array-in-Array?"

Apparently.

Apart from the natural illusion outside.

The Ping Family had set up another array at the entrance.

If it weren't for Grandmaster Yu's reminder, they wouldn't have detected it at all.

Fu Changsheng quickly said:

"In that case, the things inside likely already belong to someone else. Uncle Yu, can you restore the terrain to its original state within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea?"

"I can."

Grandmaster Yu understood what Fu Changsheng meant.

He performed a handseal.

In an instant, the array flags placed around them uprooted one by one, falling into his storage bag.

An onlooking fourth sister was a bit reluctant:

"Patriarch, are we withdrawing just like that?"

"Yes."

Fu Changsheng hesitated not at all, waving his sleeve. The flying ship hovered in the air, and once Grandmaster Yu finished, they immediately left the place and returned to Cloud-Riding Ridge.

Fu Molan, seeing they had been out for so long.

Was puzzled:

"Patriarch, is there a demon beast lurking in Thousand Cliff Mountain?"

Before Fu Changsheng could reply.

Fu Changli quickly narrated the events that took place.

Fu Molan nodded approvingly at Fu Changsheng's cautious handling, as their goal this trip was to safely proceed to the fief transfer. Naturally, fewer complications were better.

.....

200 miles away.

Ping Xingyang, driving an Enchanting Immortal Bell, was slowly flying towards Thousand Cliff Mountain. Accompanying him atop the bell was another young man, Ping Yunchong.

Ping Yunchong was the son of the late Third Elder of the Ping Family, Ping Xingfei.

His cultivation had reached the Peak of Qi Cultivation.

Ping Yunchong's face was full of resentment at this moment:

"Second Uncle, since it has been found that my father died at the hands of that hybrid, Fu Changsheng, from the Shangguan Family and the Fu Family, why does the Patriarch still allow Fu Changsheng to roam free? Our Ping Family is a Ninth-Grade Noble Family; we should have long sent troops to wipe out the Fu Family to honor my father's spirit!"

"We couldn't do anything about the Shangguan Family for now, fine, but Fu Changsheng has only been in Foundation Establishment for less than three years. If not now, when?"

Ping Yunchong grew more agitated as he spoke.

If he were stronger, he would've already attacked the Fu Family.

Ping Xingyang had retreated from the Demon Cave Battlefield due to injuries, and facing his fiery nephew, he could only explain patiently:

"There is only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the entire Fu Family, avenging your father is only a matter of time. Don't worry, the Patriarch has already devised a plan. Once the Demon Cave War ends, Fu Changsheng will be sent to the Netherworld to confess to your father."

"Second Uncle, I've been hearing this for three years, I'm tired of it.

In my opinion, the Patriarch is clearly afraid of retaliation from the Shangguan Family, hence the inaction against Fu Changsheng.

Second Uncle, since the Patriarch is unwilling to act, why don't we deal with Fu Changsheng, that little bastard, ourselves.

I heard he's supposed to go to Yunshan County within three years to hand over the fief. By my calculations, he should already be on the road.

Thousand Cliff Mountain is on the way, why don't we ambush here, lure them into the canyon.

Second Uncle, if you team up with the Golden-eyed Ape King, killing Fu Changsheng, who has just reached Foundation Establishment, would be as easy as squashing an ant.

The Golden-eyed Old Ape King needs the essence blood of cultivators to extend his life these years, he'd be more than pleased to have a Foundation Establishment cultivator delivered to him!"

Ping Yunchong didn't want to wait any longer.

Waiting longer.

Once Fu Changsheng takes over the fief, after a few more years, he will have grown formidable, making it incredibly difficult to act.

Ping Xingyang was slightly tempted by the words.

After pondering a moment, he said:

"Luring Fu Changsheng into the canyon won't be easy."

"Second Uncle, does that mean you agree?!"

Ping Xingyang realized something and immediately sobered up, waving his hand:

"No, no, no. If the Tier Three Primordial Alms Bowl from our clan falls into Fu Changsheng's hands, even I might perish when facing him. If I fall, gaining a Foundation Establishment for our line would be extremely difficult, best not to risk our necks. We should stick to the strategy proposed by the Patriarch.

Thereafter.

No matter what Ping Yunchong said.

Ping Xingyang no longer paid heed; unknowingly, they arrived at Thousand Cliff Mountain, causing a bit of irritation in Ping Yunchong towards his second uncle's stubbornness.

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