Lord Holy Sword is unreliable again.

The three of them stealthily made their way to the northernmost part of the Lu family estate.

The further north you go, the more profound and solemn the surrounding spiritual energy becomes. The snow on the ground is above your knees, ancient trees stand tall and strong on both sides with branches as hard as iron, and a faint ancestral pressure permeates the air, even the sound of the wind becomes a little softer.

The ancestral hall is located in the deepest part of the northern border of the Lu family. It is built with blue brick walls and covered with black tiles. Above the door hangs an old plaque with the four characters "Linghu Ancestral Hall" inscribed on it. The characters exude the majesty of the years.

The ancestral hall is surrounded by faintly visible array formations and restrictions, making it difficult for ordinary demons to even approach, making it a true forbidden area for the Lu family.

From afar, Wang Hong heard a cacophony of voices coming from ahead. The three of them quietly hid behind an ancient tree on one side, and saw that the area in front of the ancestral hall's main gate was already in complete chaos.

The stone lions on both sides of the gate were kicked askew by the Iron Fox Guards, and broken branches and a few drops of undried blood were scattered on the ground.

Several thousand Iron Fox Guards, each armed with knives, spears, and halberds, still intoxicated, shouted "Catch the thieves Huang San and Yun Ying!" and charged headlong into the ancestral hall.

Most of them were independent cultivators from other places or members of the Lu family's outer branches, and they were usually looked down upon by the Xuanhu Guards.

Now that they have a legitimate reason to "catch the thieves," and know that the core members of the ancestral hall have all gone to the Zixiao Tower for a banquet, leaving only these Xuanhu Guards on duty, they are even more unscrupulous and make no attempt to hide their inherent hostility.

The Xuanhu Guards who guard the ancestral hall are all direct descendants of the Lu family. They wear white and gold armor, with fox-shaped tokens at their waists. Their auras are calm and sharp, and the lowest level they are all at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

Among them were five Foundation Establishment cultivators, each with sharp eyes and strict discipline, a stark contrast to the chaotic Iron Fox Guards.

"Halt! The ancestral hall is forbidden territory of the clan; who dares to trespass!"

The leader of the Xuanhu Guards, Lu Lingfeng, stood blocking the doorway with his sword drawn, his face icy cold, and he shouted sternly.

Relying on their superior numbers and Commander Shi's orders, the Iron Fox Guards refused to back down. The bear demon Qiao'er, reeking of alcohol, stomped her foot and roared, "We're ordered by Commander Shi to hunt down thieves! These thieves have infiltrated the ancestral hall and disturbed our ancestors! Can you take responsibility for this?!"

A snake-tailed, human-bodied demon chimed in, "Don't try to intimidate us with the clan's forbidden area! The young lady herself gave the order; the search must be conducted today! Otherwise, if the thieves disrupt the wedding, you will all be executed!"

Qingxiang introduced in a low voice that this snake demon was Bai Yexing, the deputy commander of the Iron Fox Guard.

[Bio-scanning: Walking in the Midnight Sun]

Race: White Water Serpent; Cultivation Level: Late Foundation Establishment; Spiritual Energy Attribute: Water

The Xuanhu Guards stood firm, guarding the ancestral hall's main gate and the passageways on both sides.

"Thief? Where's the thief? Stop talking nonsense!"

"I think you're the thieves!"

"The Iron Fox Guards have no right to trespass into the ancestral hall. To take another step forward would be considered treason!"

The two sides pushed and shoved each other, shouting, clashing weapons, and cursing all mixed together.

Taking advantage of the chaos, the Iron Fox Guards charged around, while the Black Fox Guards held their ground. The once solemn and dignified ancestral hall was completely transformed into a chaotic battlefield.

Wang Hong couldn't help but sigh, "Monsters are monsters after all; they don't seem to be very bright..."

Lu Lingfeng unleashed the full power of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, suddenly unleashing a massive sword aura that forced the Iron Fox Guards back.

"The ancestral hall is the resting place of our ancestors, a forbidden area of ​​the Lu family. Shi Nutian's orders have no place here!" His tone was filled with unquestionable authority. "Any further insolence will be considered disturbing our ancestors, and will be punished with death!"

These words thoroughly enraged the Iron Fox Guards.

"Kill without mercy? You think you can do this?" A burly figure suddenly rushed out from the Iron Fox Guards. It was none other than Qiao'er, the late-stage Foundation Establishment bear demon who had been exchanging flirtatious glances with Wang Hong!

She was as big as a small mountain, covered in dark mane, and wielded a heavy black iron axe. "Today I'm going to make my way here, let's see what you can do to me!"

Before she finished speaking, Qiao'er swung her black iron axe, bringing a whistling wind with it, and slashed fiercely at Lu Lingfeng!

Lu Lingfeng was a direct descendant of Elder Jian. He was slender with handsome features and was surrounded by a faint wind-elemental spiritual energy.

Seeing that Qiao'er's axe was fierce, he remained calm and nimbly dodged the powerful blow.

"A distant branch of the family, daring to act wildly in front of the ancestral hall?" A fierce glint flashed in Lu Lingfeng's eyes, and a pale blue blade aura condensed at the tip of his sword as he slashed at Qiao'er's wrist with his backhand.

As a direct descendant, he cultivated the orthodox "Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox Technique." Although he lacked the bloodline of a divine beast, he was exceptionally agile, and his moves were precise and ruthless, far surpassing Qiao'er, who was of the same level.

Qiao'er suffered a hidden loss; her wrist was slashed open by the blade's energy, causing her to roar in pain and go completely berserk.

Abandoning all techniques and rules, she relied on the thick hide of the bear clan to wield the black iron axe and charge wildly. The axe wind was fierce, smashing the ground and sending stones flying everywhere. Even the bluestone slabs in front of the ancestral hall were smashed into deep pits.

Everyone hurriedly retreated, fearing they would be caught in the fierce axe wind, and in the blink of an eye, a clearing was created.

"You stinky fox, what are you hiding for! Come here and let me give you a close hug!"

Lu Lingfeng moved like a ghost through the shadows of the axe, constantly unleashing pale blue sword energy. Each strike landed precisely on Qiao'er's vital points, causing her to scream in pain.

Much of her mane was cut off by the sword energy, and her wounds bled continuously, yet she couldn't even touch the hem of Lu Lingfeng's clothes.

"Fool, no matter how strong you are, it's nothing but brute force." Lu Lingfeng sneered, unable to resist making a sarcastic remark.

The two fought relentlessly, their spiritual energies clashing and roaring endlessly, completely igniting the conflict between them.

Seeing this, the Iron Fox Guards brandished their weapons and charged towards the Black Fox Guards, shouting, "Kill these meat-eating lords!" The Black Fox Guards also stopped holding back, drawing their longswords and channeling their spiritual power to meet the attack.

The incense burner overturned, and the ancient wood broke.

The ancestral hall, which was originally solemn and filled with the aura of the ancestors, was now in complete chaos, disturbed by shouts of killing, the clash of weapons, and angry curses.

Hidden behind the ancient tree, Wang Hong was filled with excitement, only regretting that he lacked the cultivation to lead the charge.

I need to find a way to get Lu Qingyuan to talk and teach me how to cultivate.

Wang Hong muttered to Lu Qingyuan in a low voice, "I didn't expect your Lu family's internal strife to be so fierce! This Qiao'er looks pretty tough, but it's a pity she's not very bright."

"Qiao'er? Who is Qiao'er?" Lu Qingyuan asked curiously, looking towards Wang Hong's gaze, which was that of the roaring bear demon.

Qingxiang smiled faintly, "Commander, you have a good memory. It seems that Qiao'er is quite special in your eyes."

Lu Qingyuan recalled the burning gaze Qiao'er had given Wang Hong back at the Iron Guard Camp, and patted Wang Hong on the shoulder: "Oh, it's Qiao'er! I remember now! Lord Shi is indeed incredibly charming, able to attract such a beauty!"

Wang Hong did not reply to Lu Qingyuan, but stared intently at the fighting crowd, and said with a wicked smile, "Let them fight! The more they make a scene, the easier it will be for us to sneak into the ancestral hall."

Unbeknownst to him, he was tightly gripping Lu Qingyuan's clothes, watching the scene with anxious eyes, fearing that the fighting would affect their hiding place.

Lu Qingyuan stared at the chaos before her, a cold glint in her eyes. She turned to Wang Hong and whispered:

"The Xuanhu Guards are the direct descendants of the Lu family, loyal only to the clan leader and the ancestral hall. They will never give face to the Tiehu Guards. Qingxiang, prepare to lead us in."

Seeing the two guards fighting, and many people getting injured and bleeding in no time, Qingxiang felt a pang of sadness. The Northern Fox Lu family had a history of five thousand years. If her father hadn't lost his mind, how could they have fallen to such a state... She was determined to find out who was behind this!

Qingxiang said, "The ancestral hall is protected by a family formation, which can only be broken by brute force. Even a Golden Core cultivator cannot sneak in silently. I know the secret passage to the ancestral hall, which can be opened by using a secret technique."

"What are you waiting for? Let's go!" Wang Hong said anxiously. The mission to investigate the Lu family's secrets might be completed here. Just how amazing is the reward for information blockade?

Qingxiang hesitated: "There is a Supreme Elder guarding the ancestral hall. If he discovers that I have sneaked into the hall and brought outsiders with me..."

Wang Hong looked at Qingxiang, rubbing his face, and asked, "Tell me, with the Supreme Elder's cultivation level, did he discover us? Did he discover our little tricks?"

Qingxiang fell silent. With the Supreme Elder's cultivation level, the entire Lu family was probably within his divine sense range. If he weren't in Zixiao Tower, they would have been exposed long ago.

Looking at the silent Qingxiang, Wang Hong grinned and said, "So, we don't need to hesitate at all, let's just go in and be done with it!"

He then turned and pointed at Lu Qingyuan, "You have Lu Qingyuan, a favorite of the Lu family, by your side. If your elders had discovered her, they would have broken her leg and taken her back to Lingyue Pavilion long ago!"

Lu Qingyuan was about to get angry when she heard the words "interrupt Gu's leg".

"Don't move, Qingxiang and I will go ahead and scout ahead." Ignoring Lu Qingyuan's resistance, Wang Hong forcefully pressed her shoulders down.

Wang Hong hadn't gone far when he heard a shout!

"Stop right there! What are you doing here?!"