Less than an hour after Gu Jianhua entered seclusion again,
the Ancient Clan activated its clan-protecting formation that very day.
At the same time, all its combatants were on their highest alert, ready for a great battle that could come at any moment.
When Lin Heng and the other two arrived outside the Ancient Clan's territory, they noticed that even the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.
Jian Yin swept his gaze over the area ahead, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
"Something's not quite right with the Ancient Clan today."
The Holy Mother of the Jade Lake nodded and took up the thought.
"There are noticeably fewer signs of living beings within the Ancient Clan."
"And have you noticed?"
"The place is brimming with fighting spirit, as though everyone in the Ancient Clan is ready for battle."
With the Holy Mother's reminder, Lin Heng and Jian Yin finally realized what was amiss.
Lin Heng then said in a low voice:
"Given the situation, if I'm not mistaken,
"the Ancient Clan has probably reached the most critical point in refining the magic treasure meant to deal with you two."
Lin Heng naturally had his reasons for saying so.
He then explained his reasoning to Jian Yin and the Holy Mother of the Jade Lake.
On their previous visits, the two had never seen the Ancient Clan so tense.
Even though the Ancient Clan knew Jian Yin and the Holy Mother of the Jade Lake could come to cause trouble at any time,
they had always waited until the two appeared before taking defensive measures.
After all, ordinary measures could not stop them.
But today, Jian Yin and the Holy Mother of the Jade Lake had yet to show themselves,
and the Ancient Clan was already acting as