Inside Lotus Cave, it was pitch-black. They could not see a thing and could only heighten their senses to detect the fox demon's presence.
After they had walked nearly a hundred paces, lights suddenly flickered within Lotus Cave. Then numerous lamps appeared around them, illuminating the previously dark cavern.
Kinkaku and Ginkaku both shut their eyes. After being in such darkness, the sudden brightness was too much for their eyes to adjust to.
Bang! Bang!
Before they could react, someone knocked both of them to the ground.
Kinkaku and Ginkaku were no ordinary beings. They were Taishang Laojun's disciples and had followed him for many years. They quickly sprang to their feet, forced their eyes open, and held their weapons before their chests in a defensive stance.
Only then did they see their opponent clearly. On the open ground ahead stood a throne, and seated upon it was an elderly woman. Her hair hung loose and disheveled, a cane rested in her hand, and her clouded eyes stared at the two of them, filling their hearts with pressure.
Kinkaku and Ginkaku stood where they were, watching the old woman as well, neither daring to attack first.
"You two little brats are rather interesting. You dared to barge into my territory without permission. In all these years, no one has ever dared treat me this way. You two are the first!" the old woman said coldly.
"Are you the ten-thousand-year fox demon of Lotus Cave on Flat-Top Mountain?" Ginkaku asked.
"If you came here, there is no way you have not heard my name. Why ask such a pointless question?"
"Old fox, my brother and I came here today to seize your cave dwelling. Get out of this cave now. From now on, Flat-Top Mountain belongs to my brother and me!"