Zhongli’s words startled Zhang Shao and the four great ancestors.

The Wuji Sect, one of the Four Great Sects, was actually a force backed by the Nangong Family!

Had they known this in the past, the Wolf Fang Sect wouldn’t have dared to make an enemy of the Wuji Sect, not even if they were ten times bolder.

But times had changed.

They might have the Nangong Family, but the Wolf Fang Sect had the Blessed One.

Even putting the Blessed One aside, Young Prince of the Kaosan Li Yuanhao alone carried more weight than the entire Nangong Family.

"Senior Zhong, forget the fact that your Wuji Sect is just running errands for the Nangong Family. Even if someone from the Nangong Family themselves were standing here, I still wouldn’t hand anyone over."

The pros and cons were crystal clear, and Zhang Shao made his decision without a moment’s hesitation.

Zhongli was so furious he laughed. "Good. Very good. Your Wolf Fang Sect has gotten bold. It’s a real eye-opener that you don’t even respect the Nangong Family. If that’s how it’s going to be, then war is our only option!"

"If you want a war, you’ll get one! Don’t think we’re afraid of you!" Zhang Shao raised a hand, and the powerhouses of the Wolf Fang Sect swarmed out. Led by the four great ancestors, they completely surrounded Zhongli and his men.

"Four Great Ancestors, I suggest we take him down and hand him over to Lord Qin to be dealt with."

’Although I don’t know why Mo Qi had his people slaughter the Wuji Sect’s disciples, someone from their sect must have provoked him.’

’If we can capture Zhongli and offer him to Mo Qi, we’ll definitely score some major points. We might even get more benefits out of it.’

The four great ancestors naturally arrived at the same conclusion as Zhang Shao.

"Alright. The four of us will take on this legendary figure together. Let’s see if he’s really all he’s cracked up to be!"

A great battle was about to erupt!

"They say the people of the Wolf Fang Sect are fierce warriors, and that you possess a Secret Technique allowing you to merge with your Beast Pets. Today, I, Zhongli, will take on all four of you at once and shatter your Dao Hearts!"

His tone was wild, brimming with boundless confidence.

The moment he finished speaking, the cord tying back his hair snapped, and his black hair danced in the wind.

A massive Grotto Heaven rose up behind his head. A pair of Golden Armor Gloves flew out from within, fitting themselves onto Zhongli’s hands.

The aura of the Void Realm burst forth, and a tyrannical pressure bore down on them.

Aside from the four great ancestors, everyone else from the Wolf Fang Sect scattered, not daring to face his intimidating presence.

Zhang Shao was no exception.

At this moment, no one paid any mind to the so-called laws of the Empire, or the rule that those in the Void Realm should not act rashly.

"Kill!"

The four great ancestors seized the initiative. They simultaneously manifested their Grotto Heavens, each drawing their Lifebound Weapon as they charged at Zhongli.

Although they had the numerical advantage, they didn’t dare let their guard down.

Zhongli was renowned for his ferocious power; his name thundered in their ears!

"Bring it on!"

Far from being alarmed, Zhongli was delighted. He took the initiative and surged forward to meet them.

His movements were grand and sweeping as he threw his punches.

Even against four opponents, he didn’t give an inch.

The five Void Realm experts clashed, and in an instant, the Wolf Fang Sect’s headquarters—already devastated by a single sword strike from Mo Xiao—completely disintegrated.

Countless Low-Tier Cultivators were killed or injured by the battle’s shockwaves, creating a devastating scene.

Fortunately, the giant black wolf appeared just in time, activating the Energy of the sect’s ultimate weapon to protect the survivors.

Zhang Shao clenched his fists. He wasn’t yet qualified to interfere in a battle between Void Realm experts.

At this moment, his title as Sect Leader of the Wolf Fang Sect seemed so pale and powerless.

This only strengthened his resolve to grow stronger.

’No matter what, no matter the cost, I, Zhang Shao, must rise above all others!’

Meanwhile, dozens of miles from the Wolf Fang Sect’s headquarters, a force of a thousand people gazed toward the sect, the thunderous impacts of the battle echoing in their ears.

With every boom, their hearts clenched in their chests.

"Just what kind of powerful beings could cause such a ruckus?!" one man, drenched in a cold sweat, stammered in awe.

A burly, tower-like man with the back of a tiger and the waist of a bear spoke up. "It’s a battle between ancestors. We’re talking about the Void Realm!"

"The Void Realm!" the crowd exclaimed.

But their exclamation was followed by confusion. Why would experts of that caliber be causing trouble for the Wolf Fang Sect?

The burly man sneered. "The Wolf Fang Sect offended someone they should never have crossed. Their destruction is only a matter of time."

After speaking, he silently added, ’I wonder if that brat Mo Qi is behind this.’

This man was none other than Jin Sanpang’s father, Jin Quan!

He had come straight to the Wolf Fang Sect after leaving the Imperial City.

He wanted revenge!

After all, he had served as the Wolf Fang Sect’s Steward Leader for many years. He was exceptionally capable and had made countless great contributions to the Sect.

He had no shortage of friends outside the Sect, nor of confidants and admirers within it.

So, the day he returned, all it took was a single rallying cry for a thousand people to defect from the Wolf Fang Sect and follow him.

At the time, Zhang Shao was away, and the four great ancestors had yet to emerge from their seclusion in the Secret Realm.

The rest of the Wolf Fang Sect’s leadership was caught completely off guard by Jin Quan’s sudden move and suffered disastrous losses.

During that time, Jin Quan led frequent raids against the Wolf Fang Sect. They were clean hit-and-run attacks, with no hesitation or delay.

By the time the Wolf Fang Sect’s experts could react, Jin Quan and his followers would be long gone, leaving only a field of corpses in their wake.

The Wolf Fang Sect was harassed to no end. With casualties mounting, they had no choice but to report the matter to the four great ancestors.

The four great ancestors flew into a rage. They emerged from the Secret Realm and laid an inescapable trap, intending to capture Jin Quan.

Who would have thought that the ones to spring their trap would be Mo Qi and his party instead.

"Brother Jin, what’s the plan? Should we take advantage of the chaos and raid them?"

"Go? Of course, we’re going! This isn’t just about profiting from their misfortune. I want to witness the complete fall and utter destruction of the Wolf Fang Sect with my own eyes!"

...

While a world-shaking battle raged outside the Wolf Fang Sect, the scene within the Secret Realm was another matter entirely.

At the peak of a great mountain, a desolate wind howled.

An orange-red glow flickered strangely.

An eerie, unsettling aura filled the air.

The Pig Emperor, for once shedding his usual laziness, stood alertly on Mo Qi’s shoulder. His gaze was profound, his thoughts unreadable.

Mo Qi’s expression was unusually grave. He stared at the object before him and slowly raised his arm.

Seeing this, Hu the Eighth’s entire body went taut. His eyes narrowed to slits, his gaze laser-focused. A phantom image of his Grotto Heaven unconsciously materialized behind his head.

Even Yan hid behind Mo Qi, peeking out with just her small head, her hands gripping the hem of his robes for dear life.

"Three..."

"Two..."

As Mo Qi counted down, both Hu the Eighth and Yan held their breath, their tension mounting to an incredible degree.

"One!"

As the final number left his lips, Mo Qi struck.

His fingers moved like a sudden gale, as fast as lightning.

He held a small brush between the index and middle fingers of his right hand, and in his left, a bowl of sauce.

With a speed so fast one couldn’t even cover their ears, he brushed the Demon Beast on the rack before him, coating it thoroughly inside and out.

"Success!" Mo Qi beamed.

The eerie aura in the air suddenly transformed as a rich, savory aroma wafted from the roasted Demon Beast.

Expressions of pure bliss and yearning appeared on everyone’s faces.

"See? The Yinfeng Beast is edible! All you need is my special sauce to dispel the baleful qi within its body and completely unlock the succulent, savory flavor of its meat!" Mo Qi laughed heartily.

After entering the Wolf Fang Sect’s Secret Realm, he discovered that its greatest riches weren’t Spiritual Medicines and Treasures, but a wide variety of rare Demon Beasts.

Far from being disappointed, he was ecstatic.

’These rare Demon Beasts are all top-tier ingredients!’

’A truly rare find!’