Before long, led by a cultivator in the late Qi Refining stage, the group of cultivators entered the mountain cave.
The two young cultivators guarding the cave entrance watched the cave entrance ahead with slight tension, ready at any moment to deal with any demonic beasts that might burst out from within.
Everyone's faces were brimming with confidence, as though they had already regarded the demonic beasts inside as spoils to be divided next.
Half a month later, a streak of sword light flew in beneath Funiu Mountain and landed directly before the mountain gate.
As the sword light dispersed, a handsome man in black stepped out of it and walked straight toward a white light barrier.
The moment the man in black sent out a voice transmission, spiritual light immediately rippled across the white barrier ahead, and several figures hurried out from within.
"We pay our respects to Elder Xuanfeng!"
Seeing the people bowing before him, Song Xuanfeng merely waved his hand and asked, "Is the First Elder on the mountain?"
"Reporting to Elder Xuanfeng, the First Elder did not leave the mountain today. He should be in the Council Hall."
Song Xuanfeng nodded slightly at this, then stepped onto his sword light and continued flying up the mountain. Before long, he arrived outside the family Council Hall.
"Xuanfeng pays his respects to Sixteenth Uncle-Grandfather!"
The moment he entered the hall, Song Xuanfeng saw a middle-aged man seated in the place of honor ahead. He hurried forward and cupped his hands in salute.
At the same time, Song Yuanfang, who had been busy at work, heard the movement below and immediately looked up at him. A faint smile appeared on his face.
"So Xuanfeng has returned. No need for formalities, come and sit!
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