Returning to the Clan

### Chapter 26: Returning to the Clan As the teleportation formation's light faded, Mu Chen and his clan members appeared in a secluded part of their clan grounds. This was a backup teleportation point the clan had established for emergencies, surrounded by Defensive Formations and Guardian Spirits to ensure the clan members' safety. Mu Chen breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the familiar surroundings, he felt a thousand emotions surge through his heart. This ordeal had been far too perilous. Had they not shaken off the Dark Shadow Organization's pursuit in time, the consequences would have been unthinkable. "Is everyone all right?" Mu Chen asked, his gaze sweeping across the faces of every young Spiritual Practitioner and Wise One. "We're all fine, thanks to you, Mu Chen," a young Spiritual Practitioner said, his eyes filled with admiration. "Don't celebrate too soon. The enemy came at us with overwhelming force this time. We must report everything to the clan elders as soon as possible," Mu Chen said gravely. He led everyone toward the clan's council hall. Along the way, he gathered his thoughts, preparing to give the elders a detailed account of their adventures in the Phantom Spirit Abyss and the Mysterious Cave, as well as the Dark Shadow Organization's attack. Meanwhile, at Luo Li's clan, Luo Li and the clan's Spiritual Practitioners began clearing the battlefield after successfully holding their defensive position. They discovered that although the mysterious attackers had been driven back, they had left behind some strange spiritual power items and runes. Luo Li knew these objects might contain important information, so she ordered them collected to be taken back to the clan for study. "Handle these objects carefully. Don't trigger any traps that might be hidden in them," Luo Li reminded everyone. After ensuring it was