Seeing Martial Uncle's breakthrough,
We all shouted out in surprise.
"He broke through!"
"Wonderful, Martial Uncle has broken through too!"
"..."
Martial Uncle retracted the surging Dao Qi, his energy settling in his Dan Tian.
He then slowly opened his eyes.
I felt Martial Uncle brimming with vitality, his complexion appearing slightly more radiant.
"Master!"
"Martial Uncle!"
"..."
Martial Uncle, with a smile, stood up:
"I truly never imagined that in my lifetime, I could ascend to another level."
"Congratulations, Martial Uncle!"
"Congratulations, Master, on reaching the Mid Stage of True Light."
Martial Uncle chuckled, waving his hand:
"Alright, alright, you two are doing well too. Your auras have strengthened, have you also broken through?"
"Yes, I've reached the Mid Stage of Profound Elixir, and Old Qin has also touched the threshold of the True Light realm."
Martial Uncle was taken aback, he looked at me, then exclaimed in surprise:
"Good lad. It took me a full eight years to go from the peak of Profound Elixir to touching the True Light portal, and your master also took seven years.
You, however, have only just broken through and are already about to enter the next major realm."
I smiled.
Perhaps this was a gift from heaven.
It gave me a Yin destiny, causing me to be plagued by spirits, yet it unlocked my talent in cultivation.
"My breakthrough this time is entirely thanks to the Fox Clan. I must go and thank the Fox Elder properly. Without her invitation, we wouldn't have had this opportunity."
Martial Uncle said earnestly.
Lao Mo and I nodded in agreement; it was only right.
The Fox Elder's arrangement was clearly meant to create this opportunity for us.
"Certainly! Grandma also said that once you awaken, she wants to meet you. They also have a contract to give you."
Xiao Mei replied.
We didn't hesitate.
After bowing to the statue of Daji, the ancestor of the fox clan,
We then asked Xiao Mei to lead the way.
Subsequently, we descended the mountain and went to the fox cave.
In the cave, we met the Fox Elder.
The Fox Elder, with kind eyes, smiled upon seeing us:
"It seems all three of you have gained something!"
"Fox Elder, the opportunity and cultivation advancement our three martial nephews received this time is the blessing of the Fox Clan.
Once again, we three express our gratitude."
Saying this, I cupped my fists and bowed to Hu San Tainai.
The Fox Elder smiled:
"This is all your own fortune. If you don't find it bothersome, you are welcome to come during our Fox Clan's sacrifices every few years."
The Fox Elder was truly generous.
She bestowed such an opportunity upon us so casually.
"You are too kind, Fox Elder. Should the Fox Clan need our help in the future, we martial nephews will surely assist."
The Fox Elder nodded:
"It would be wonderful if this alliance could be formed and the Dao Alliance agreed to our Fox Clan's conditions."
With that, she extended her hand.
A small fox flew over with a piece of black wood.
On the plaque were three fox claw marks and a drop of blood that had already seeped into the wood.
The Fox Elder held the wooden plaque and spoke to us:
"This is our Fox Clan's contract. If the Dao Alliance agrees, then let their leader, True Person Cang Song, also drip his vital blood onto it.
At that moment, I, who am far away in Fox Mountain, will know the contract is successful.
The entire Fox Clan will then go all out."
After saying this, she handed the plaque to Martial Uncle.
Martial Uncle reached out and took it:
"Fox Elder, I will do my best in this matter."
The Fox Elder continued to smile:
"Very well, then stay a few more days in the mountains. There's no rush to return once you've had your fill."
However, Martial Uncle shook his head:
"Fox Elder, we must take our leave.
While Fox Mountain is pleasant, the current situation is changing.
We must return quickly to report."
The Fox Elder paused for a moment, then nodded, "Mm."
"That is also good. I will have Xiao Mei continue to accompany you in your worldly trials. With her around, it will be more convenient for you to contact our Fox Clan."
This was not a problem.
Therefore, we readily agreed.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries with the Fox Elder in the cave, I also woke up Chen Long and Si Snake.
We bid farewell to the Fox Elder.
And so, we prepared to depart.
There was no significant meaning in staying longer.
Calculating the time, less than half a month remained until the Dao Alliance's next encirclement and annihilation of the Black Demon Cult's headquarters.
Thus, our group of four, after packing our belongings, descended Fox Mountain.
Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, we once again met Hu Jiu, the leader of the Two Lakes Mountain.
Hu Jiu glanced at us and then, with a group of fox demons, walked in another direction.
Xiao Mei explained that they were returning to the Two Lakes Mountain.
Without much further attention, we began to walk back along the same path.
Fox Mountain is a two-day journey from the scenic area where we first arrived.
This was mainly due to the difficult terrain, which was not suitable for us living beings.
For a beast like Xiao Mei, it would only take about half a day.
Through the miasma, and along the thorny mountain forest, we finally emerged from Fox Mountain.
We returned to the scenic area.
Everyone was famished.
We immediately found a hot pot restaurant and began to feast.
Only Xiao Mei showed no interest in these cooked foods.
After staying at the scenic area for a night, we set off for home the next morning.
We sent the news and the Fox Clan's conditions back to the Dao Alliance.
The Dao Alliance did not make an immediate decision, as opening up the mountains to the Fox Clan involved many sects.
It was not something True Person Cang Song alone could decide.
Therefore, whether the alliance between the Fox Clan and the Dao Alliance would be successful remained to be seen once the Dao Alliance responded...