Chapter 638 474: The Fei Clan Today

Several people exited the secret room, with Li Xuanfeng leading the way, clad in black gold armor. He took his seat at the head of the room, while the others stood to either side. Sitting upright, he asked,

"Have you gained any insight?"

Everyone nodded. A recent surge had given them enlightenment which emerged from the Talisman Seed within their Qi Sea. The color of the Talisman Seed within their Qi Sea became brighter, and several incantations appeared in their minds. They could sense the Immortal Mirror within The Great Void through the Talisman Seed. By silently reciting the incantations, they managed to make a connection.

Seeing everyone nod, Li Xuanfeng paused briefly, then said solemnly,

"That's good. Xizhi should have felt it within the sect."

The people at the lower seats nodded, but since the mourning period was not over, their enthusiasm was not high, and they did not show much joy. Li Xuanfeng paused slightly, and spoke softly,

"Now, although Yu Muxian has died, we should not act rashly over Wangyue Lake for the time being. I will return to the Southern Border, get some idea of the internal compromises of the sect through the Ning Family's communications, send a reply back here, then proceed with this matter."

Li Qinghong nodded and answered,

"We will wait for the news in the clan, but... there was once a person from the Yu Family, skilled in swordsmanship, known as Yu Mujian."

When she mentioned this, few in the hall remembered. Li Xuanfeng nodded slightly, and Li Qinghong turned to explain to the younger members,

"During the prime of the Yu Family, the brothers each had their own talents. Yu Muxian was intelligent and gifted, Yu Mugao was ruthless, and there was one called Yu Mujian who was defeated by our great-grandfather, devoted himself to seeking the path to the north, and thereafter vanished."

"If this person is still alive, he might have broken through to Foundation Establishment, and we should stay on guard against him."

Upon hearing this, Li Xihong, who had been managing affairs down the mountain, understood and said,

"Over the years, my second uncle and youngest uncle have managed affairs in turns, each planting insiders to cause disarray within the Yu Family. I will check for any correspondence or find out where they might have gone."

Li Xuanfeng nodded slightly, finding everyone quite capable, gestured for them to leave, keeping Li Qinghong behind.

He inquired,

"I've heard... that in recent years the Fei Clan has not been close to our family, perhaps because of Fei Qingyi cultivating at Yuanwu Peak?"

Li Qinghong nodded and roughly outlined the situation, speaking softly,

"Indeed... the Fei Clan has not corresponded with our family for many years now, having forgotten the old kindness a while back."

Years ago, the young master of the Fei Clan, Fei Yihe, accompanied him to the Southern Border, and Li Xuanfeng still held the letters Fei Yihe had entrusted to him for his family. Hearing her words, his brow raised, he said in a deep voice,

"I'll pay a visit to the Fei Clan."

Li Qinghong, concerned, quickly said,

"I... will also make the trip."

Li Xuanfeng did not stop her, and the two took to the skies, flying out of the mountain's Great Formation, heading northward, passing directly over a vast continent covered in ruins and formations.

"The old market of Lake Zhongzhou."

Li Xuanfeng glanced briefly at the market, which had already been visited countless times by Loose Cultivators. The Forbidden Formation intermittently displayed its efficacy. He then said,

"I estimate that in another ten years or so, if we gather a few at the Foundation Establishment level along with an Array Master, we should be able to clear the remnants of the formations in this lake and use it as a foothold. Lake Zhongzhou is rich and fertile, able to sustain cultivators."

Li Qinghong nodded; their family had had this intention for quite some time. They flew together over the market. The North Shore of Wangyue Lake had higher terrain, abundant Spirit Veins, and luxurious natural scenery—cliffs, stone walls, and snowy peaks unfolded before their eyes. Li Xuanfeng took it in at a glance, as they both descended towards Hanyun Peak.

They were directly met by a middle-aged cultivator in white, surrounded by a cold aura. As he lifted his eyebrows to look, his heart skipped a beat.

The woman before him stepped on thunder and lightning, her Cultivation Level was at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage; with willow brows and apricot eyes, approximately in her late twenties, she exuded a feeling of familiarity.

Seeing her appearance was beyond that of an ordinary cultivator at Foundation Establishment and the other was clad in Black Gold Armor, causing pain to one's eyes upon a single glance, with a face sharp as a knife, he made his judgment,

"A disciple of an Immortal Sect."

He bowed as low as he could, respectfully lowering his head as he said,

"This place is the Fei Clan of Hanyun Peak. May I know the identities of the two esteemed elders?"

Li Xuanfeng remained silent while Li Qinghong responded courteously,

"Qingdu Li Qinghong."

Upon hearing this, the man in front of her was struck as if by lightning, his face turned pale, and his lips quivered. For a moment, he did not know how to respond. After a brief hesitation, he said in a low voice,

"So it's... the honorable... My name is Fei Tongcai, and I have the honor of seeing the two elders."

It was then that Fei Tongcai realized why she felt familiar; Li Qinghong had spent three years at the Fei Clan, and he had met her a few times with Fei Tongxiao and the others. Taking a deep breath and bowing his head, he said,

"May I ask the elders..."

Li Xuanfeng finally spoke, his voice low,

"The two families are old acquaintances. Now we come visiting, is it no longer possible to enter Hanyun Peak?"

Fei Tongcai was sweating profusely, unsure of what to say, so he bowed slightly and responded,

"I am of little significance and my words carry light weight... we must ask the Family Head to personally come and welcome the guests."

He hastily retreated, while Li Qinghong spoke softly,

"The Fei Clan was once forbidden to cultivate the 'Interwoven Paths Brocade', their centuries-old Cultivation Technique system completely abandoned, starting all over again, and for decades, not a single Foundation Establishment was fully cultivated."

Li Xuanfeng stood with his hands behind his back, replying,

"People go where the advantage lies and avoid harm; the choices of the Fei Clan cannot be considered wrong. But every time I recall how our second uncle's single sword strike spared the entire Fei Clan, only to receive such a response in return, I always feel some unease."

Li Qinghong was about to speak when her expression slightly changed; below them on Hanyun Peak, a bright light rose, and the [Cloud Enshrouding the Southern Sky] Great Formation that the Fei Clan had relied on for many years suddenly activated, bursting forth with a white luminescence, covering the entire Immortal Peak.