Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Ji Family Supreme Elders’ Council, Attack on Han Family of Danyang County!
Swoosh—
When Han Penghu regained consciousness, he suddenly realized that somehow, he was soaring high into the sky.
And in front of him, a headless corpse was rapidly falling.
Is that?
My body?
Just as this thought flashed through his mind, his consciousness plunged into boundless eternal darkness.
"Haoyuan..."
By the time Ji Haoyuan had collected all the storage bags from Han Penghu and his group, and burned all their bodies, Ji Bochang finally arrived by his side.
His face at this moment was full of amazement.
With the strength of one man, he had decapitated five Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Among them were three mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators.
This achievement was so incredible that Ji Bochang found it difficult to believe, even now.
"Let’s go, Ancestor."
Ji Haoyuan, however, seemed unaffected.
After a brief word with Ji Bochang, he was the first to head back towards Nanning County.
Sometime later.
The auction in the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion at Crimson Sunset Immortal City was still going on.
But Han Pengfeng, in the private box, was already restless.
Why hasn’t his brother returned after so long?
Logically speaking, with those people his brother had secretly gathered earlier, the matter should have been settled by now.
But now, not only was there no return, but there was not even a message.
This situation seemed quite unusual.
The Zhang Family Brothers, who had been with him all along, seemed to sense Han Pengfeng’s uneasiness.
The two exchanged a glance, and from each other’s eyes, they saw a hint of inexplicable concern.
At this moment, Zhang Mingze spoke:
"Brother Han, what’s wrong? Your brother went out, but hasn’t returned yet?
Could it be that something happened, and he returned early?"
His words clearly carried a hint of probing.
After all, he and Zhang Mingyuan were not foolish.
Although Han Penghu’s previous actions were discreet, the Zhang Family Brothers, who were well acquainted with his ways, could easily guess why he left earlier.
Upon hearing Zhang Mingze’s words, Han Pengfeng forced a rather awkward smile on his face.
But he still pulled himself together and replied to Zhang Mingze:
"I’m not entirely sure about the specifics, but I think my brother might have some important matter to attend to.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t still be out at this time."
"Oh, I see."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingze pretended to understand and nodded.
The two of them fell silent after that.
Time passed bit by bit.
But as time went on, Han Pengfeng’s inner anxiety grew.
Finally.
As more time passed, he could no longer sit still. He immediately stood up and with an apologetic expression, said to the Zhang Family Brothers:
"I’m very sorry, my brother might indeed have something important, so I must go back for now and might not be able to accompany you any longer."
"No worries."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingze nodded understandingly.
"Brother Han, if you have something to attend to, feel free to go first.
We can always contact each other at a later date when you have time."
"Alright!"
Not one for formalities any longer, Han Pengfeng agreed upon hearing this and hurried out of the private box.
Watching Han Pengfeng leave, Zhang Mingyuan suddenly said to Zhang Mingze:
"Brother, what do you think Han Penghu was up to before?
And now, what might happen on their end?"
Zhang Mingyuan’s words aroused the curiosity of Zhang Zhilong on the other side.
Seeing this, Zhang Mingze pondered for a moment, then spoke with a hint of deeper meaning:
"What exactly he was doing is something we can only speculate on at this point.
But judging by Han Pengfeng’s earlier behavior, it seems their Han Family might truly be facing some major issue.
But ultimately, this matter doesn’t concern us at the moment.
All we need to do is wait patiently for the final outcome.
I believe it won’t be long before we get an answer."
...
Some days later.
When Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang returned to the Ji Family, they immediately convened a high-level elders’ meeting.
The two were seated at the head.
Both Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang were seen with a solemn expression.
The numerous Ji Family elders, including Ji Yunfan, upon seeing the two Foundation Establishment ancestors’ demeanor, instinctively sensed that something significant was about to unfold.
And indeed, the reality was not beyond Ji Yunfan and the others’ expectations.
Ancestor Ji Bochang, seated at the head, nodded to Ji Haoyuan beside him.
Then, Ji Haoyuan looked out at everyone with a solemn expression and a tone filled with murderous intent:
"By order of myself and the Ancestor, from this moment on, gather all late and mid-stage Qi Refining disciples of the Ji Family. In half a day, we will attack the Han Family of Danyang County!"
"What?"
Upon hearing Ji Haoyuan’s words, everyone present, including Clan Leader Ji Yunfan, was taken aback.
None of them expected that the two Foundation Establishment elders would suddenly make such a decision.
What had happened before to prompt such an order from the elders?
As if seeing the crowd’s confusion, Ji Haoyuan did not intend to hide anything and briefly recounted their experiences since leaving Crimson Sunset Immortal City.
After listening, every one of them felt a surge of anger besides their surprise.
Despicable! Shameless!
The venerable Foundation Establishment family ancestor actually stooped to the level of tribulation cultivators, plotting to kill and rob, abandoning all principles.
This was not to say that the gathered elders had such high moral standards.
It was simply because the target of the robbery was their own Foundation Establishment ancestor.
Fortunately, their two ancestors were formidable, and not only returned safely, but had also killed Han Penghu and the group of cultivators he led.
Upon realizing this, Ji Yunfan and the other Ji Family elders were taken aback.
When did their own Foundation Establishment ancestor become so powerful?
Under the circumstances of being ambushed by cultivators of the same realm, not only unscathed, but also slaughtered the enemies?
Thinking of this, Ji Yunfan and the other elders’ hearts couldn’t help but rise with a sense of admiration.
And their gaze towards Ji Haoyuan was more filled with reverence.
"Alright..."
Ji Haoyuan gestured with his hand.
"Save the unnecessary words.
Currently, the hostility between our Ji Family and the Han Family is already irreconcilable, like fire and water.
Thus, we must seize this moment when they are most vulnerable, strike with full force, and strive to eliminate this threat once and for all, giving them no chance to rise again.
Does everyone understand?"