"Smash Bao Yufeng’s damn head!"

... 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Amidst the crowd’s hateful clamors.

Behind Qiu Ming, Liou Yuan, Xie Xiaobo, and Fu Xueping slowly walked out of the cave.

Liou Yuan surveyed the area, seeing the battle intent on the faces of the junior disciples and sisters, he simply uttered a single word in a low tone: "Go!"

The group set out in an imposing manner, heading straight for Little Cyan Valley.

Little Cyan Valley, like Xiaopei Mountain, was under the jurisdiction of the Fifth Peak.

Separated from Xiaopei Mountain by several mountain ranges.

Most of the huts on Xiaopei Mountain were located on the slopes, whereas the disciples’ residences in Little Cyan Valley were mostly within the valley.

In the center of the valley stood a single hut, distinct among the many simple huts like a crane among chickens.

Occupying it was Bao Yufeng, the strongest among the new disciples, who had achieved the Five-Star Star Acupoint.

This hut was far more exquisite compared to the others.

Tea table, fence, all the fine necessities for living inside were carefully arranged.

At this moment, Bao Yufeng sat contentedly by the tea table, facing a shady-looking young man, his voice full of joy: "Thanks to Mr. Liou’s news, I made quite a profit this time, plundering over twenty Star Stones."

"Enough for the remaining months of cultivation supplies."

Liou Tao looked on expressionlessly, staring at Bao Yufeng’s face with an ambiguous meaning in his eyes, spoke in a hoarse tone: "It was your Bao family’s elders who made the effort, others couldn’t stomach these Star Stones."

"Haha, how can my Bao Family compare to the Liou Family." Bao Yufeng smiled modestly, lowering his posture considerably.

"In the future here at Five Extremes Mountain, please continue to look after us, Mr. Liou."

While speaking, Bao Yufeng discreetly pushed a black bag in front of Liou Tao.

"A little token from your junior..."

This time going after Xiaopei Mountain, snatching Star Stones was secondary; the main goal was to connect with the Liou Family.

Among the disciples under Five Extremes Mountain, many disciples whose path seemed hopeless returned to the mortal world to have offspring, forming so-called Cultivation Families.

In the eyes of ordinary disciples, these individuals from Cultivation Families were disciples with background and strength.

But the true family disciples know the real situation at home.

Their ancestors were disciples with hopeless breakthroughs, so how prosperous could their families be?

Families like Xie Xiaobo and Fu Xueping’s, neither prominent nor insignificant, are countless.

The Bao Family is the same.

But the Liou Family is different.

Xiang Mountain the Liou Family is renowned among Foundation Establishment families at Five Extremes Mountain.

Its position in Five Extremes Mountain is unmatched by other families.

As long as the Liou Family offers a little support to the Bao Family, it would mean soaring to new heights for the Bao Family.

This is why Bao Yufeng readily agreed when Liou Tao approached.

Even his family’s elders almost unquestioningly approved of Bao Yufeng’s plan to raid Xiaopei Mountain.

"This is due to Mr. Bao’s talent." Liou Tao didn’t even glance at the bag, his eyes carrying a subtle hint of mockery, seeming dismissive of these things.

Bao Yufeng didn’t insist either, and with a smile, he put the bag of Star Stones away again.

If Liou Tao didn’t mention it, he was still going to present it.

Even if Liou Tao ultimately rejected it, this gesture was essential.

"Then I humbly accept." Bao Yufeng collected the Star Stones, his face showing hesitation, and tentatively said: "I heard from those returning from Shoushan Tower that those two have already come back. They must be unable to swallow their anger and are coming for revenge."

"Perhaps Mr. Liou should avoid the confrontation temporarily, let me handle them for you, my senior."

"Who said I’m leaving?" Liou Tao shot him a sideways glance, his tone as calm as usual, but his eyes carried an intriguing gleam: "This is exactly what I’m waiting for."

Bao Yufeng was momentarily stunned, his eyes showing understanding, and he laughed: "I wonder whether Qiu Ming or Liou Yuan have offended Mr. Liou, truly two who don’t know better..."

Liou Tao said no more, leisurely gazing beyond the valley, ignoring those around him entirely.

Bao Yufeng laughed awkwardly, lowering his eyes which gleamed with coldness.

How could a genius with a Five-Star Star Acupoint possibly be willing to be so submissive?

He was annoyed but concealed it well, lifting his head again with a smiling face.

Until a flock of birds startled at the entrance of the valley.

A disciple hurriedly reported, "Mr. Bao, Xiaopei Mountain has attacked us."

"Good!" Bao Yufeng exclaimed loudly, suddenly standing up from beside the tea table.

He was about to call Liou Tao beside him.

The latter’s figure had already vanished from the spot when the reporting disciple’s voice fell.

"Worthy of being known for cunning, the Fog Acupoint." Bao Yufeng was not surprised to see the spot where Liou Tao disappeared, murmuring softly while brushing his hand over the long sword at his waist.

Clang! The long knife was unsheathed, Bao Yufeng’s figure leapt up, diving toward the entrance of Little Cyan Valley.

At the valley entrance, the cries of battle rang out.

Leading the charge was a brawny youth wielding a brass giant axe, valiant beyond compare.

He charged at the forefront, the strongest section of the team, attacking into Little Cyan Valley.

Along the way, the disciples of Little Cyan Valley who tried to block him couldn’t withstand even a single strike. With a sweep of the giant axe, two or three Qi Cultivation Third Layer disciples immediately spat blood and were knocked backward.

There was simply no comparison in strength with the disciples of Little Cyan Valley.

Following behind the brawny youth were more than ten disciples from Xiaopei Mountain.

"Qiu Ming!" Bao Yufeng, seeing this scene, was not the least bit surprised. Instead, he laughed heartily and called out the brawny youth’s name.

"Bao Yufeng!" How could Qiu Ming not recognize Bao Yufeng? Instantly, he glared angrily and directly abandoned attacking other disciples, wielding the giant axe and rushing straight to kill Bao Yufeng.

Hidden behind Bao Yufeng, Liou Yuan did not act, watching as Qiu Ming and Bao Yufeng engaged in battle.

His eyes darted left and right, constantly observing the surroundings with caution.

He still remembered the information Fu Xueping had informed him: behind this attack on Xiaopei Mountain by Little Cyan Valley was Liou Tao, secretly orchestrating it.

He and Qiu Ming had to leave one person behind to guard against Liou Tao.

"The Fog Acupoint is especially skilled in stealth and assassination; one careless move and you’ll suffer greatly."

Liou Yuan thought silently, his gaze naturally not missing the confrontation between Bao Yufeng and Qiu Ming, two Five-Star Star Acupoint talents.

Qiu Ming’s fighting style was always fierce, without any flair, immediately striking with his axe upon meeting his opponent.

The power of a mid-grade magical artifact spewed from the axe blade, combined with Qiu Ming’s physical strength, making it difficult for a Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer cultivator to withstand.

Who knew Bao Yufeng neither dodged nor evaded, leaping up and also slashing down with a knife from above, accompanied by a pale yellow blade light.

Bang! An ear-splitting crash reverberated through Little Cyan Valley as the knife edge collided with the giant axe.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Ming didn’t gain the slightest advantage from this strike.

His towering figure was pushed back several steps by the force on the axe.

In contrast, Bao Yufeng’s figure twisted in midair, and when he landed, he had already dissipated the force.

This scene was caught by Liou Yuan, whose expression immediately became serious.

He was well aware of Qiu Ming’s strength, his brute force was not weaker than his own, who practiced the Five Mansions Star Gazing Breathing Skill. Plus, with his innate physical strength and the support of a mid-grade magical artifact, it was impossible for him to be at a disadvantage in a head-on clash.

"Something’s off about Bao Yufeng!"

As Liou Yuan’s thoughts flickered, he had already begun to suspect Bao Yufeng.

A flash of violet gleamed in his eyes as he took in Bao Yufeng’s entire cultivation.

The surging spiritual power was more than double that of a Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, clearly already at Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer.

"Liou Yuan, that bastard has broken through!" Qiu Ming also realized something was wrong and shouted loudly, seemingly intending for Liou Yuan to assist.

Liou Yuan didn’t dare move. In the instant Qiu Ming spoke, a grayish hue flashed less than twenty yards to his left, his eyes narrowing.

Wasn’t it the very Liou Tao he had been guarding against?

"He’s indeed here."

Liou Yuan gently pressed his hand on the Profound Brilliance Sword strapped to his back, ready to counter at any moment.

As for supporting Qiu Ming, it was absolutely impossible now.

So, Liou Yuan, while activating the Evil Eyes and scanning all around, busy trying to lock onto Liou Tao’s form amid the gaps, simultaneously cursed towards Qiu Ming: "Both are Five-Star Star Acupoint, he’s already broken through, and you’re still hovering at Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, serves you right for losing out."

"I told you, idiot, not to mess around every day and just run about."

Qiu Ming was full of defiance, hastily retorting, "Nonsense, he definitely took drugs, back when he joined, his spiritual power wasn’t even stronger than mine."

"With just that bit of Star Stone resources, how could he possibly break through so quickly."

"He’s not a Six-Star Star Acupoint, and I’m not a pig!"