Shelter in the Shade of a Great Tree!

Several months passed in the blink of an eye.

Under the care of Shan Li, Six Kings Mountain has truly transformed.

The three Leifeng peaks were re-enchanted, and a fiery canopy was forged around the volcano, with the Nine Flames Ridge-Suppressing Pagoda as the hub.

The two barren mountains, devoid of any attributes, were also transformed into two Earth Dao by Shan Li, who extracted a large number of array flags from the bone ship.

The six peaks form a defensive triangle, offering both offensive and defensive advantages.

Shi Jian had to admit that this mother bear was indeed far superior to him in business.

On this day, Shi Jian was in seclusion in his cave abode on Divine Firmament Peak; he had refined most of the one hundred catties of Purple Firmament Golden Lightning Essence; the Dao essence of his immortal Immortal Foundation [Purple Pivot Lightning] was becoming increasingly profound and robust.

Suddenly, the temperature inside the cave abode plummeted.

No, it's not that the temperature has dropped, but rather that an extremely scorching aura is violently pressing in from the western horizon, forcefully pushing aside the surrounding Dao of Lightning spiritual energy.

Shi Jian slowly opened his eyes, his Divine Sense piercing into the void, instantly spreading tens of thousands of miles.

On the western horizon, three long, blood-red fiery clouds pressed down rapidly toward Six Kings Mountain; within the fiery clouds, the aura of Nascent Soul cultivators surged endlessly.

One, two, three...

Five!

Shi Jian's expression darkened slightly. There were five Nascent Soul demons, two of whom had even reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage!

"The Frenzied Lion Clan has arrived."

Shi Jian remained calm, holding his gun in one hand, and strode out of the cave abode; purple-gold lightning flowed across his body, his fighting spirit undisguised.

"Etc."

A figure blocked the entrance to the cave.

Shan Li, dressed in a bright yellow robe, leaned against the stone wall with his arms crossed; the Dark Gold short spear had transformed into a golden needle, which he was playing with.

"Get out of the way," Shi Jian said.

"You're sending me to my death?" Shan Li raised an eyebrow, his tone dismissive. "Five Nascent Soul Nascent Soul, two late-stage cultivators, you think you can defeat them?"

Shi Jian gripped the gun barrel tightly, remaining silent.

Whether he can win or not is one thing, but this Six Kings Mountain is his territory; if someone comes to cause trouble, and he cowers in his den to let the mother bear stand up for him...

"Don't I know what you're thinking?"

Shan Li scoffed, shoved him aside, and strode toward the cliff edge.

"I'll do it this time, you stay behind and watch."

She glanced back at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said, "Watch closely, this is what you call the confidence of having a powerful family backing you up."

Shi Jian frowned, but ultimately did not stop him.

He stood on the edge of the cliff, holding the thunder spear upright at his side, coldly watching the approaching crimson fire cloud.

Fiery clouds rolled and fierce winds howled.

The nine-headed Nascent Soul Frenzied Lion descended from the western horizon, crushing everything in its path.

The two leading lions, one female and one male, were enormous, like mountains, covered in thick Dark Gold scales; their bodies Heaven-Burning Flame flames that distorted and warped the very void.

Nascent Soul Late Stage, with a profound and powerful aura.

Perhaps weaker than the Blazing Fire Lion King, but not by much.

The lioness is named Jin Yan, a direct descendant of the Blazing Fire Lion King; the male lion is named Chi Ling, one of the three guardians of the western border of the Frenzied Lion Clan.

Both were seasoned Nascent Soul had fought countless battles, and the Sha Qi emanating from them was so dense that it was almost tangible.

This time, I was ordered by the Ancestor of the Spirit Transformation to lead three elite Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators to investigate the background of that "bear demon".

If it's just a bastard with no roots or foundation, then crush it to death.

If there's another reason... then we'll make further plans.

"Is this Three Kings Mountain?"

Jin Yan looked down at the six main peaks; the three thunder peaks, the volcano, and the two Earth Dao were laid out in a well-organized manner, far beyond what a brute could set up.

"This bear demon is no ordinary creature."

Chi Ling said in a deep voice, his nostrils flaring as he sniffed the lingering scent in the air. "What's suppressed in this volcano... is the aura of the Nine Flames Ridge-Suppressing Pagoda!"

Jin Yan's expression turned cold.

The Nine Flames Ridge-Suppressing Pagoda was a precious treasure bestowed upon that brat Blazing Fire by the clan's Spirit Transformation Ancestor; now it has been suppressed within the territory of this bear demon.

"Kill him and take back the tower!" a young, Nascent Soul Middle Stage Frenzied Lion behind him urged.

"Shut up," Jin Yan snapped, suppressing his anger.

She wasn't Blazing Fire, that reckless fool; she could kill Blazing Fire, seize the Nine Flames Pagoda, and even casually move three Thunder Peaks from Thunderclap Valley...

Such methods are far beyond the capabilities of an ordinary Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

"Let's probe their strength first," Jin Yan transmitted telepathically.

Five Nascent Soul demons lined up in a row above Six Kings Mountain; fiery clouds filled the sky, obscuring the sunlight, and scorching heat waves enveloped Six Kings Mountain.

Chi Ling spoke first, his voice booming like a bell, causing rocks to tumble down the Chi Ling: "I am Frenzied Lion Clan! Hand over the Nine Flames Ridge-Suppressing Pagoda and the three Thunder Peaks of Thunderclap Valley!"

"Otherwise..."

Before he could finish speaking, a bright yellow figure had already taken to the air atop Divine Firmament Peak of Six Kings Mountain.

Shan Li stood suspended in mid-air, her black hair tied high, her bright yellow robe fluttering in the strong wind; she held a black jade tablet in one hand, her face cold and stern.

Are you blind?

Shan Li spoke in a cold voice, casually tossing the jade tablet into the air.

The jade tablet hovered in the void, slowly rotating; the mountain bear totem engraved on it suddenly lit up, and a Spirit Transformation power poured down without warning!

Boom--!!

Although that power was not as overwhelming as the Dao Venerable's unparalleled suppression of all ages, it was still far beyond what Nascent Soul Cultivator could withstand; the fiery clouds of the five Frenzied Lion melted away in an instant, like ice meeting the scorching sun, before the power of the Spirit Transformation Dao.

The three-headed, Nascent Soul Middle Stage Frenzied Lion was instantly forced to bend its knees and sink violently.

Jin Yan and Chi Ling's expressions changed drastically. They struggled to activate their Immortal Foundation and barely managed to stabilize themselves.

"The Mountain Bear Lineage!" Jin Yan exclaimed, his vertical pupils suddenly contracting.

She recognized the totem, and even more so, the Spirit Transformation from the jade tablet.

There are only a handful of such tokens in the entire Giant Bear Clan that can carry the power of Spirit Transformation Ancestor and a Dharma Aspect; only the core members of the direct lineage of the seven main branches can use such jade tokens!

"I am Shan Li, the legitimate daughter of the Mountain Bear Lineage."

Shan Li stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the five Frenzied Lion: "Shi Jian is a member of the Mountain Bear Lineage of this palace, and this Six Kings Mountain is also the territory of my Mountain Bear Lineage."

"Are you trying to rob me outright?"

Jin Yan's face turned ashen, his heart churning with turmoil.

The Mountain Bear Lineage! One of the seven main lineages of the Giant Bear clan, with two Nascent Spirit Transformation ancestors presiding over it; its foundation is in no way inferior to that of the Frenzied Lion Clan.

This bear demon... I never expected it to be someone recruited by the Mountain Bear Lineage...

No, wait, the legitimate daughter has come in person, and she even brought a token of the Spirit Transformation stage. This is clearly a marriage alliance!

"If your Frenzied Lion Clan is dissatisfied, then let your Spirit Transformation ancestor come forward and have a word with my Mountain Bear Ancestor."

Shan Li's thin lips curled slightly, his tone sarcastic. "A mere few Nascent Soul dare to challenge my clan? My husband seized this fortuitous opportunity through his own abilities; if he's so capable, let's fight one-on-one!"

"If any of you can kill my husband alone, I will not hesitate to return this land and all its treasures."

"If you can't, then get out!"

Chi Ling's face flushed red, and his chest heaved.

As a veteran guardian in the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage, he was openly criticized by a junior; moreover, the Spirit Transformation power emanating from that jade tablet pressed down like Shan Yue, leaving him without even the confidence to refute.

The struggles between powerful clans at the Spirit Transformation stage have never been a matter for Nascent Soul cultivators to interfere with.

"Walk!"

Jin Yan acted decisively, grabbing Chi Ling who was about to speak.

Although she was seething with hatred, she knew that there was no way to resolve this peacefully today; since the Mountain Bear Lineage had already made their stance clear, any further words from the five Nascent Soul would only bring them humiliation.

If a fight breaks out with the majority of the forces on the side of the weaker party, the Nascent Spirit Transformation jade tablet in Shan Li's hand will not be just for show.

As for going it alone, that's even more out of the question.

Even a top prodigy like the Blazing Fire Lion King was killed by this bear; if they were to fight one-on-one, who could possibly defeat him!

The five Frenzied Lion withdrew their fiery clouds, transforming into several streaks of crimson light, and fled westward.

Before leaving, Jin Yan turned back and took a deep look at Six Kings Mountain.

"Our clan will remember this debt."

Shan Li didn't even bother to look at her, and simply put the jade pendant back into his sleeve.

Turning around, she was met with Shi Jian's cold and stern face.

"What?" Shan Li raised his chin.

Shi Jian paused for a moment, then said, "Thank you."

Shan Li paused for a moment, then grinned, revealing a rare hint of smugness. "From now on, avoid direct confrontations. Losing a battle isn't bravery, it's stupidity."

Shi Jian did not respond.

Shan Li leaned closer to him and lowered his voice. "Today you ganged up on us, and your wife covered for you. Next time they come to provoke us..."

"At that point, you'll have to rely on yourself."

Shi Jian gripped the Thunder Spear tightly. "Naturally."

"If anyone dares to fight me, I will kill them!"