"Whether it’s Ancestor Kunhao or Ancestor Kundi! Daring to attack Brother Shouzhe is a grave sin!" The Seven-tailed Fire Fox looked up at the Dragon Whale howling in the sky, yet for some reason, the ferocity in its golden eyes suddenly surged as it bared its teeth and roared with fury, "Roar! Old thing, prepare to die!"

With that said, it stomped in the void with its four paws, the entire fox leaping forth to face the terrifying force as if to overturn the sky.

Man and fox were instantly entangled in mid-air.

For a while, the foxfire soared into the sky, dyeing half the heavens a crimson red, as the surging Primordial Water Spiritual Qi boiled, rolled, and undulated incessantly, crashing around with powerful energy waves that were overwhelmingly distressing.

In the sky, winds rose, clouds gathered, and even the sea below was affected, rolling up tremendous waves.

However, the Seven-tailed Fire Fox ultimately suffered from insufficient realm, and coupled with the fact that this was at sea, where the Primordial Water Spiritual Qi was abundant but the Fire Spiritual Qi was sparse, it soon fell into a disadvantage.

Several times, it was knocked unstable by the formidable force, retreating while its massive demon body slid back several hundred zhang in mid-air before regaining its balance.

"Patriarch Shouzhe, the situation is dire~~" Wei Wenxun’s heart involuntarily lifted, "Cao Kunhao is a seasoned Purple Mansion Ascendant, extremely powerful, and Ancestor Fire Fox is ultimately too young, she may not be able to resist. I think you should retreat first~"

Upon hearing this, before Wang Shouzhe could speak, Wang Zong’an laughed: "Uncle Wei, do not worry. Father must have already made arrangements."

From childhood to adulthood, he had witnessed miracle after miracle.

Though his father lost every fight with his mother, it didn’t diminish the high regard Wang Shouzhe held in Wang Zong’an’s eyes.

Sure enough.

Seeing Ancestor Fire Fox at a disadvantage, Wang Shouzhe immediately turned around, cupped his hands, and said, "In that case, I’ll have to trouble the two seniors."

As soon as he said this.

Two figures stepped forward from the Household Generals’ ranks, one leading and the other following.

The two appeared unremarkable at first glance, but as they stepped forth with the stride of dragons and tigers, a formidable aura rose from them, no less than that of the Seven-tailed Fire Fox.

As they stepped forward, they casually wiped off the disguise on their faces.

"The, the Lord Governor?!" Wei Wenxun suddenly widened his eyes.

It turned out, the one at the front was none other than Tai Shi An Kang, the Lord Governor of Longzuo County.

Beside Tai Shi An Kang was a somewhat plump, kindly-faced middle-aged man. This middle-aged man wore gorgeous clothing, with temples already slightly graying, looking just like an ordinary wealthy gentleman.

However, being able to walk alongside Tai Shi An Kang, and in such an image, his identity was actually quite apparent.

Wei Wenxun hurriedly saluted them, respectfully saying, "Lord Governor. Ancestor Shao Yuan."

It turns out, this was Ancestor Shao Yuan of the Purple Mansion Qiaan Family.

Ancestor Shao Yuan waved his hand, yet his gaze turned toward the sky, where the Seven-tailed Fire Fox and Cao Kunhao were battling.

"Earlier when Shouzhe spoke, I thought he was exaggerating, but unexpectedly..." he sighed, "Back in the day, Ancestor Kunhao was also a Celestial Pride, unmatched in his time. Who would’ve thought, in the end, his reputation would be tarnished."

He was over a hundred years younger than Ancestor Kunhao; when Ancestor Kunhao ascended to the Purple Mansion Realm, he had just reached the Middle Stage of the Celestial Human Realm. Having witnessed Ancestor Kunhao’s glory back then, his current sentiments were naturally profound.

"The struggle between Noble Families hinges on the mindset and vision of those in power." Tai Shi An Kang’s demeanor was much calmer, "Once the Qingluo Guard is established, it would benefit the Cao Family’s development considerably. If they had a longer-term perspective, they would have known to endure for the moment and seek family development as their immediate goal. Unfortunately, they’re used to shortcutting, unwittingly narrowing their path."

Standing in different positions gives rise to different perspectives.

He had served as the Lord Governor for over a hundred years, having witnessed the rise and fall of the Ping’an Wang Family firsthand, and then watched them become the Changning Wang Family. The rise and fall, and mutual exploitations among Noble Families in Longzuo County’s Guardian Cities were not uncommon affairs, though few rose as swiftly as the Wang Family.

Having seen much, the rise and fall of Noble Families doesn’t evoke as much sentiment for him.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Shao Yuan sighed once more and stepped forward to speak toward the sky, "Ancestor Kunhao, why put yourself through this? Considering the marriage ties between our two families, why not lay down your arms, and I shall ensure your life is spared."

His voice was deep and powerful, spreading instantaneously across the sky chaotic with rampant energy under the enhancement of Profound Qi.

"What?"

In the sky, as Ancestor Kunhao fiercely battled the Seven-tailed Fire Fox, his pupils shrank, and his Divine Sense swept across, immediately recognizing the two.

Qiaan Shaoyuan? And Tai Shi An Kang?

Almost instantly, he realized, "Not good, it’s a trap!"

In a flash, his momentum weakened, and he found himself counterpressed by Ancestor Fire Fox.

However, Ancestor Kunhao was also decisive in taking action. As soon as he realized something was wrong, he developed the intent to retreat.

The Dragon Whale’s shadow behind him let out a long cry, and he suddenly exerted all his strength to repel the Seven-tailed Fire Fox before a magnificent blue radiance enveloped him, carrying him swiftly away.