In the side room, the voluptuous Fox Girl and the frail Fox Girl cast off their garments, engaging fervently on the bed.

A few muscular men, their faces ashen, stared vacantly, their bodies stiff as wood, while the yang energy drained from them at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Within the span of a few breaths, these men were left with their eyes wide open, life cut off, transforming into mummified corpses.

The voluptuous Fox Girl donned her clothes, licked the corner of her lips with lingering delight, and said playfully, "Back at Carefree Mountain, all I could get were scraps left by the sisters. Today's been quite the treat."

The frail Fox Girl lightly gathered her gauze gown, her eyes shimmering, fingertips tapping lightly: "That's why being an envoy is such a cushy gig, this trip alone equates to months of harsh cultivation."

The two Fox Girls shared a knowing smile, their eyes still alight with desire.

Just then, a piercing scream shattered the night sky.

The two Fox Girls' expressions changed abruptly, hurriedly dressing as they rushed out the door.

At that moment, many disciples of the Golden Iron Sect had already gathered in front of the main hall.

Mr. Li and two elders stood solemnly at the front.

Noticing the approach of the two Foxes, Mr. Li's gaze swept over them, a slight seriousness in his eyes.

"Ladies, there's grave news."

The voluptuous Fox Girl frowned at the words, "What has scared you so?"

As she spoke, she followed Mr. Li's gaze toward the mountain path.

In the shadows of the night, several dark figures were advancing towards the mountainside.

If not for the eyesight of the Outer Elixir Realm, ordinary people would find it hard to notice.

Mr. Li's fists clenched tightly, sounding grave: "It's the Mountain Patrol General of the Evil Extermination Bureau! They must have irrefutable evidence of the collusion between Golden Iron Sect and Carefree Mountain. Today, our sect faces annihilation."

The frail Fox Girl's eyes flickered with murderous intent: "How many Mountain Patrol Generals are there?"

"Six Outer Elixir Realm experts, while we only have five," Mr. Li said sternly, "this battle is likely to end badly."

When he colluded with Carefree Mountain, Mr. Li had already anticipated the potential consequences and mentally prepared himself.

Thus, faced with such a situation today, he felt little surprise, and with mental preparation, it even seemed quite normal.

"Six against five?" the voluptuous Fox Girl's pupils contracted, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes, "If not now, then when should we leave?"

At this moment, the figures on the mountain path were slowly approaching, still some distance from the mountainside.

The two Fox Girls exchanged glances and turned to flee.

The Evil Extermination Bureau was already deeply rooted, and now they came prepared, even with a numerical advantage.

Victory was simply not possible.

Thus, the two Foxes immediately decided not to help the Golden Iron Sect face this battle.

But before they took two steps, the two elders standing behind Mr. Li stepped forward, blocking their path.

The voluptuous Fox Girl's eyes flared coldly: "Mr. Li, what is the meaning of this?"

Mr. Li said indifferently, "Nothing, really. The Golden Iron Sect and Carefree Mountain are like grasshoppers tied to a single rope, allied for many years. If the Golden Iron Sect suffers, would you abandon the bond of alliance by leaving?"

The frail Fox Girl shouted sharply, "If you force us to stay and we die here, Carefree Mountain will certainly not spare you!"

Mr. Li chuckled: "Spare? If the Golden Iron Sect is wiped out, what would there be to spare? Survive this disaster first."

"Either we fight the enemy together, or—I'll send the two of you on your way right now."

"Outrageous!" the voluptuous Fox Girl snapped, "If you and the two elders leave with us, there might still be a chance of survival. Why fight bitterly? Run as far as you can, as long as we reach Carefree Mountain, we'll be safe."

Though spoken with anger, the voluptuous Fox Girl made a suggestion.

She knew well if the two of them truly left now, Mr. Li would likely turn against them in an instant.

After all, this was the moment of life or death.

Mr. Li shook his head: "We can't leave, the sect's Geng Metal Secret Skill is hidden in the secret chamber. If we leave now, the Golden Iron Sect will never recover."

This was a secret, but it didn't matter anymore.

Infusing weapons with Geng Metal Qi, such power of creation was the secret by which the Golden Iron Sect survived.

Mr. Li knew this secret was hidden in the Golden Iron Sect's secret chamber.

If they left now, that secret would be buried here forever.

Without the method to infuse Geng Metal Qi, both the sect's power and status would plummet.

Additionally, since the Evil Extermination Bureau confirmed Golden Iron Sect's betrayal of humanity and the cooperation with Carefree Mountain was lost, how could they stand in Xunyang Prefecture?

Of course, he could take this secret and leave, but that would take extremely long, and now time was not on their side.

The frail Fox Girl gritted her teeth: "So, there's no avoiding a fight today?"

Mr. Li didn't answer, but the meaning was clear.

The two Fox Girls exchanged a glance and fell silent, yet they didn't attempt to leave again.

The Fox Girls of Carefree Mountain were mostly cunning, and they quickly analyzed the situation.

If they left, Mr. Li was sure to attack them first.

If they stayed to fight the Evil Extermination Bureau, there was still a slim chance of survival.

The tense atmosphere eased a bit with the Fox Girls' silence.

As Mr. Li lamented inwardly, a soft sound suddenly echoed, resounding conspicuously in the silent mountainside.

Mr. Li stifled his sorrow, turned sharply, focusing intently into the darkness: "Who's there!"

At his words, everyone's gaze turned toward the darkness.

From the shadows, two men with blue scales slowly emerged.

They exuded an aura of External Elixir Realm Perfection, especially with two sharp fangs glinting menacingly in their mouths.

The frail Fox Girl was the first to react, exclaiming, "The Clan Leader and Great Elder of the Green Snake Clan! What are you doing here?"

"Green Snake Clan Leader?" Mr. Li frowned, "To my knowledge, the Green Snake Clan is already allied with Carefree Mountain. Could the two of you be sent by the Fox Girl Empress to aid the Golden Iron Sect?"

The Green Snake Clan Leader's vertical pupils swept over, speaking coldly, "Indeed."

The Green Snake Clan Great Elder said nothing, eyeing the disciples of Golden Iron Sect with greedy hunger, as if ready to devour them.

Upon hearing this, the voluptuous Fox Girl's face lit up with joy.

"With the assistance of two Perfect Realm experts, we shall ensure the Evil Extermination Bureau comes and never returns!"

The frail Fox Girl snorted coldly, provocatively glancing at Mr. Li: "Sect Leader, shouldn't there be an explanation for your previous hospitality?"

Mr. Li remained unfazed: "In extraordinary times, we must act in extraordinary ways. If we can repel the enemy today, the Golden Iron Sect is willing to forge a hundred Divine Weapons for Carefree Mountain."

Implied in his words, Mr. Li was unwilling to bring up the previous matter at all.

A cold glint flashed through the frail Fox Girl's eyes, but she knew that dealing with the Evil Extermination Bureau was urgent, so she didn't mention the previous matter.

The Green Snake Clan Leader said sinisterly: "We shall not reveal ourselves for now. When the time is ripe, we will launch a surprise attack. You stall them first."

"Naturally." Mr. Li cupped his hands: "I hope you two will offer your assistance. Afterwards, I, Li, will present cultivator's blood food, and we shall drink merrily together."

The Green Dragon Clan Leader and the Green Dragon Elder nodded repeatedly, then vanished from where they stood.

Mr. Li didn't speak further, waving his hand: "Everyone, form the array! Do your utmost to block the Mountain Patrol General!"

The disciples present knew this was the life-or-death moment for the Golden Iron Sect. They were all in the same boat with the supernatural creatures, and only by fighting for their lives could they survive.

With Sect Leader Li's command, many disciples brandished weapons, girding themselves for action.

A surge of Array Power rose over the many disciples, combined with the Geng Metal Qi in their weapons, seemingly able to disperse the dark clouds in the sky.

...

At this moment, on the mountain path.

Zhou Xuan had a grim expression: "I didn't expect a mere disciple, on the brink of death, to still be able to send out a warning."

Not long ago, they intercepted a disciple of the Golden Iron Sect, intending to gather some intel about the sect to better ensure their mission's success.

Who would have thought that disciple of the Golden Iron Sect, knowing he couldn't survive, would send an alert beforehand, his cry piercing the darkness.

Now, they were rushing to the mountainside, just hoping no unforeseen events would occur along the way.

Qin An executed the Dragon Roar Wind Shadow Step, his figure flashing like a ghost among the mountain paths.

Each flash covered an extremely long distance.

He harbored a vague uneasiness in his heart.

Despite knowing they were about to arrive, the mountainside was as calm as water, with not even a hint of clamor.

The opposition might have a countermeasure.

However, the situation had come to this, as if a triggered arrow had to be released.

Cultivators like Xv Shifeng, among other Prefecture Generals, also guessed what Qin An was thinking, but they didn't speak.

Six shadows approached like meteors, getting closer and closer to the mountainside.

When Qin An's foot stepped onto the platform of the mountainside, he immediately raised his gaze to scan the front, taking in the entire scene before him.

Many disciples of the Golden Iron Sect had already set up an array, ready for battle.

Sect Leader Li, along with two elders of the Golden Iron Sect and a Fox Demon of the Outer Elixir Realm, stared at Qin An and his team, eyes full of killing intent.

Just stepping in, Sect Leader Li sighed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, how about granting us a way out and retreating?"

Zhou Xuan drew the long sword from his back, the blade's intricate patterns glinting with cold light under the moon: "Knowing today, why bother back then? Since you've foreseen today's outcome, why waste words?"

Sect Leader Li sighed: "The Golden Iron Sect is in the wilderness, where the Evil Extermination Bureau can't care for everything. We just strive to survive on our own."

Zhou Xuan's long sword unsheathed, the sword's runes flowed under the moonlight, and he sneered: "Many wish to survive, but those who cling to life eventually face inevitable doom. Knowing today, why bother back then?"

"So, there's no negotiation today?" Sect Leader Li asked.

Zhou Xuan pointed the long sword at Sect Leader Li: "Xv Shifeng, handle those ordinary disciples. The rest will fight the Outer Elixir Realm enemies with me. After you slaughter those ordinary disciples, come help."

Xv Shifeng drew the weapon from his waist, filled with murderous aura: "Yes!"

Zhou Xuan wasted no more words, exerted strength with his feet, and with True Essence surging, rushed toward Sect Leader Li like a meteor.

"Kill!"

The Mountain Patrol General's actions were straightforward and ruthless.

They cared only about results, not the process.

When the word "kill" was spoken, many Silver Prefecture Generals unsheathed their weapons, becoming residual shadows, charging at the remaining Outer Elixir Realm existences.

Qin An gently smoothed the blade, executed the Dragon Roar Wind Shadow Step, targeting the nearest voluptuous Fox Girl.

This was a creature, with a Demon Pill inside.

Only by killing it could the benefits be maximized.

The battle unfolded in an instant, the sounds of killing soaring through the dark clouds in the sky.

The voluptuous Fox Girl felt Qin An's terrifying killing intent, heard the whistling sound as it pierced through the air, and her eyes widened suddenly: "Sister, quickly join forces with me, he's Qin An!"

As these words fell, there was no reply.

Turning back, the voluptuous Fox Girl saw the frail Fox Girl entangled by a Silver Prefecture General, unable to extricate herself.

"Secret Technique! Fox Blood True Form!" The voluptuous Fox Girl gritted her teeth, her eyes suddenly turning extremely crimson.

At the same time, her aura soared drastically.

In just a moment, she transformed into a giant white fox, five zhang tall.

However, after performing the Secret Technique, the white fur on the voluptuous Fox Girl swiftly turned withered yellow.

"I will kill you!" The voluptuous Fox Girl raised her sharp claws, swiping fiercely at Qin An.

Qin An drew his blade for a horizontal slash.

Ice Flame Blood Demon Blade!

A cold star traced out a brilliantly bright path, clashing with the voluptuous Fox Girl's sharp claws.

With a loud bang, Qin An stood by his blade, eyes slightly narrowed.

"Your Secret Technique is indeed high-level."

Meanwhile, the voluptuous Fox Girl roared, pouncing at Qin An once more.

Inside the hall, the Green Snake Clan Leader and the Green Snake Elder exchanged a glance, their tongues flicking out, eyes coldly fixed on Qin An.

"Both Fox Girls have Secret Techniques at their disposal. If they can force Qin An to unleash the power of Three Blades Unite, then it will be our time to act."

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