Jing Lie in Peril

"When you received the Shan Yue message, why didn't you contact me first, but instead reported it directly to the head of the family?"

Xing Mo sternly questioned his daughter.

Xing Shan lowered her head, avoiding her father's sharp gaze.

"Father, haven't you always taught me that the Xing Family is the root, and we are the branches that depend on it? Everything we have comes from the Xing Family Xing Family. The rise and fall of the Xing Family is related to the fate of every member of the Xing Family. Am I wrong to report this matter to the head of the family?"

Seeing his daughter unaware of the impending crisis, Xing Mo was extremely anxious.

"The rise and fall of the Xing Family is a matter for our two Nascent Soul ancestors and for us Golden Core cultivators. What does it have to do with you, a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

"She managed to escape the Xing Family's pursuit in Shan Yue and even dared to return to Fangzhu City. She's no pushover. This time, she risked revealing her whereabouts and took the initiative to contact you. Do you really think she's thinking of your past relationship?"

"Why didn't you consult me first about this matter, instead of reporting it to Xing Xingxiu? Do you really think Xing Xingxiu values you? He's just using you to lure out Shan Yue and the 'Anti-Xing Society' behind her, adding another merit to his own record. Xing Xingxiu doesn't care about your life or death at all!"

A hint of fear and worry finally appeared on Xing Shan's face.

"Father, are you saying I might be in danger tomorrow?"

Xing Mo said coldly, "It's not a possibility, it's a certainty."

"What should I do?" Xing Shan was immediately filled with anxiety.

Seeing his daughter's frightened expression, Xing Mo finally couldn't bear to continue scolding her.

"Don't worry, I'll secretly follow you tomorrow. Come here, and I'll seal a wisp of Law Power within you; it might save your life in a critical moment."

"But this will deplete your cultivation, Father."

"My lifespan is running out, and I'm afraid I'll never be able to break through to the Peak Golden Core Stage again in this lifetime. What does it matter if I expend a little Law Power!"

Song Wen did not go to the Ghost Market, but instead came to the vicinity of Cloud Ridge Mountain.

According to Jing Feiyao, the Holy Spirit Pill and other treasures in the Xing Family Treasury were all moved to Cloud Ridge Mountain.

Furthermore, given that Xing Xinyu has been stationed here for many years, there must be a great secret hidden in Cloud Ridge Mountain.

Song Wen wanted to try ambushing a member of the Xing Family who was entering or leaving Cloud Ridge Mountain and performing a soul search on him, hoping to uncover the secrets of Cloud Ridge Mountain.

Knowing that there were Nascent Soul Cultivator in Cloud Ridge Mountain, Song Wen did not dare to get too close. He hid three hundred miles away from Cloud Ridge Mountain, on the road leading from the Xing Family to Cloud Ridge Mountain.

The wilderness was quiet at night, with only the chirping of insects and the occasional roar of an animal.

Song Wen hid in a Cave, and as dawn approached, he did not see anyone pass by.

Suddenly, a sharp shout echoed through the sky above Cloud Ridge Mountain.

"You scoundrel, stop hiding, come out, I've already spotted you."

Xing Xinyu appeared suddenly in the sky above Cloud Ridge Mountain, like a ghost.

Keen eyes!

The powerful aura of the Nascent Soul Realm was released without reservation, firmly locking onto a large mountain ten miles ahead.

Jing Lie slowly rose into the air from the mountains, his expression solemn.

"Junior Jing Lie of the Jing Family greets Senior Xing."

The aura emanating from Xing Xinyu had locked onto him, leaving him nowhere to hide.

Therefore, he had no choice but to reveal himself.

A cold smile appeared on Xing Xinyu's usually aloof face.

"So it's you, the top Golden Core cultivator of the Jing Family. Why aren't you staying in your Jing Family? What are you doing here on our Fangzhu Island?"

"Reporting to Senior, the Jing Family's shop on Fangzhu Island has encountered some thorny issues, so I came here specifically to handle them. I just happened to be passing by today and did not expect that Senior would be here in seclusion. I apologize for the inconvenience caused." Jing Lie bowed and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Have forgiveness? If you spare your life, I will not pursue your mistakes."

Jing Lie's expression tightened. He forced down his panic and forced a fake smile onto his face.

"Senior, you jest! The Jing and Xing families have always been partners in times of trouble. How could you possibly take my life over such a trivial matter?"

"A joke? Hahaha..." Xing Xinyu sneered repeatedly.

"Jing Lie, do you really think the Xing Family knows nothing about the 'Anti-Xing Society'?"

Jing Lie's face revealed undisguised panic and fear.

"Senior, you are wise. I have never heard of any 'Anti-Xing Society'."

"Still trying to argue? Prepare to die!"

Xing Xinyu's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he decided not to waste any more words with Jing Lie.

With a flick of her wrist, a gleaming flying sword shot out, transforming into a streak of silver light, aiming straight for Jing Lie's head.

The flying sword pierced the air, its Sword Qi crisscrossing and creating a sharp gust of wind.

Jing Lie felt a chilling aura wash over him. He quickly dodged, summoning his Life-Bound Treasure, the Flood Dragon Banner, in an attempt to block the fatal blow.

The Flood Dragon Banner flutters, and a sudden gust of wind rises!

However, before the Flood Dragon Banner could be fully activated, Xing Xinyu's flying sword had already approached like lightning.

"Ancestor, save me!"

Jing Lie was terrified and cried out in alarm.

Just as Jing Lie was about to die under the flying sword, suddenly, a giant ape phantom, tens of feet tall, appeared in mid-air.

The giant ape raised a thick finger and gently tapped it towards the approaching flying sword.

This seemingly casual gesture actually contained immense power.

The moment the flying sword touched the giant ape's finger, the blade trembled violently, the Sword Qi dissipated instantly, and it flew backward.

Jing Wuming's voice came from the giant ape's mouth, as loud as a bell.

"Xing Xinyu, you have no right to kill members of the Jing Family at will."

Xing Xinyu stared at the giant ape, his expression turning serious.

"Jing Wuming, I didn't expect you to come too."

Jing Wuming's figure appeared at the giant ape's feet.

He seemed unwilling to take action against Xing Xinyu, or rather, it wasn't the right time to break ties with the Xing Family.

"Jing Lie has already said that we just happened to be passing by. Why must Fellow Daoist Xing be so aggressive?"

"Hmph! Jing Wuming, do you take me for an ignorant child?!"

Facing Jing Wuming, who was two minor realms above him, Xing Xinyu showed no fear whatsoever.

Jing Wuming's gaze turned cold, and his voice gradually carried a hint of killing intent.

"Xing Xinyu, don't force me to take action."

"You think I'm afraid of you!"

A sudden flash appeared between Xing Xinyu's brows, revealing nine transparent, sharp blades.

The sharp blade pierced the air and shot towards Jing Wuming.

The third level of <Soul-Concentrating Spike>!

"Court death!"

Jing Wuming's eyes narrowed, but without moving, a palm-sized jade tablet suddenly appeared.

The jade plaque emitted a silvery-white glow.

Nine transparent blades pierced the silver light one after another. Not only did their speed decrease drastically, but their luster also gradually dimmed and eventually dissipated, as if they had never existed.

"With an attack of this level, you dare to attack me? You're utterly ungrateful!" Jing Wuming sneered.