Ji Yunfan took a deep breath, then looked at Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang and said:
"Ancestor, Fifth Uncle, just now, a Foundation Establishment cultivator appeared on the Han Family’s side in Danyang County."
As he spoke, he handed over the message in his hand to the two of them.
After Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang finished reading the message, their expressions took on a grave look.
The Han Family dispatching a Foundation Establishment cultivator at this time is already quite obvious.
They intend to fight with all their strength for the Cloud Iron Ore Vein.
They might even be willing to go to war with our Ji Family.
Perhaps, in their eyes, they have not really regarded our Ji Family as anything significant.
After all, the two families are separated by a county.
As for the real situation of our Ji Family, it’s unlikely that the Han Family has heard much.
Or even if they have, they may not have taken it to heart.
In the end, the power of the Han Family is there for all to see.
It’s quite natural for them not to take the Ji Family seriously.
"Ancestor, Fifth Uncle, what should we do next?"
Ji Yunfan looked at the two of them.
Ji Haoyuan replied, "Since the Han Family has already dispatched a Foundation Establishment cultivator, our Ji Family cannot remain silent."
As he spoke, Ji Haoyuan looked at Ji Bochang and said:
"Ancestor, let me handle this matter. I want to meet these Han Family cultivators and see where they get the audacity to disregard our Ji Family."
Originally, according to Ji Bochang’s plan, he wanted to handle this matter personally.
But Ji Haoyuan evidently did not think the same way.
Although Ji Bochang’s lifespan has increased, and his cultivation has broken through to mid-Foundation Establishment.
The Primordial Qi he lost over the years has not been fully replenished.
If Ji Bochang really engages in a fight again, those newly regained twenty years of life might be reduced once more.
It’s genuinely not worth it.
It’s better to let him go.
Not to boast, but with the foundation of his current cultivation technique and the various magics he has mastered, he is confident of having a fighting chance against even a late-Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Much less, the Han Family, who might not even have a late-Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Even if they do, it is unlikely they’d come this time around.
Ji Bochang showed signs of hesitation at Ji Haoyuan’s proposal.
In his eyes, Ji Haoyuan is both the future hope and pillar of the Ji Family.
Even if something happens to Ji Bochang, nothing must happen to Ji Haoyuan.
But, before Ji Bochang could speak, Ji Haoyuan had already said to Ji Yunfan:
"Give me the precise location of the Cloud Iron Ore Vein. There’s no time to waste; I will head there immediately."
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He saw a bitter smile on Ji Bochang’s face, then he solemnly said to Ji Yunfan:
"Just follow your Fifth Uncle’s instructions.
From now on, for any matter that your Fifth Uncle speaks of, there is no need to consult me further.
Your Fifth Uncle’s will is the will of the entire Ji Family."
Undoubtedly, this was the formal transition of authority and power of speech.
From this moment on, Ji Haoyuan’s decision is the decision of the entire Ji Family, not to be challenged or contradicted by anyone.
Including Ji Bochang himself, also has to follow this.
Ji Yunfan immediately agreed respectfully.
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately told Ji Haoyuan the precise location of the Cloud Iron Ore Vein.
Ji Haoyuan nodded after hearing it.
Without any delay, he greeted Ji Bochang and Ji Yunfan one last time, then summoned the Crimson Flame Patterned Spear, his entire body transforming instantly into a streak of scarlet light, disappearing swiftly into the sky above the Ji Family’s Qianyang Mountain.
Beiling Valley, where the Cloud Iron Ore Vein was located.
Several elders of the Ji Family, led by the Third Elder Ji Yunfeng, were bracing themselves as if facing a great enemy.
The reason was none other than the Foundation Establishment cultivator towering over them from the opposite side.
This person, dressed in a brown robe, tall and thin, stood on six black-glowing sharp blades under his feet, exuding incomparable sharpness.
Making Ji Yunfeng and all Ji Family cultivators feel immense pressure.
This was the Foundation Establishment ancestor of the Han Family from Danyang County, Han Pengshan.
At this moment, his eyes were indifferent, looking down on Ji Yunfeng and his group with absolute arrogance, speaking in an emotionless tone:
"Did I not make myself clear just now?
This Cloud Iron Ore Vein, we from the Han Family in Danyang County want it.
Now, I’m giving you ten breaths of time to immediately take your people and get out of here, or face the consequences!"
His words were utterly blunt, causing shock and anger among Ji Yunfeng and the Ji Family cultivators.
While also feeling a flood of frustration.
The other side clearly intended to use their power to oppress, unwilling to reason at all.
No matter how eloquent or skilled in various methods, those had no room to come into play.
Yet, despite everything, as the leader, the Third Elder Ji Yunfeng straightened himself, looking up at Han Pengshan in the air and said:
"Elder Han, isn’t your behavior a bit inappropriate?
This Cloud Iron Ore Vein was first discovered by our Ji Family.
Even if you wish to share, it should not be done in such a manner, right?"
Upon hearing Ji Yunfeng’s words, Han Pengshan’s eyes in the air narrowed immediately.
A glint shot through his eyes suddenly.
His blunt response followed: "Are you teaching me how to do things?
What are you, a mere junior, having any right to speak here?
Do you think I’m too kind that I won’t dare make a move against you?"
As soon as he finished, without any warning, the six black-glowing blades under Han Pengshan flickered darkly.
The powerful spiritual pressure unique to a Foundation Establishment cultivator erupted suddenly from Han Pengshan.
With several swooshing sounds.
The six black-glowing blades, enveloped in formidable magical power, shot toward Ji Yunfeng and his group.
Witnessing this, Ji Yunfeng and the others were instantly pale-faced.
They never imagined the opponent would truly act without a single second thought.
And by the look of it, he came with apparent killing intent.
Activate the array with all your might!"
Without a second thought, Ji Yunfeng immediately deployed several array flags.
In an instant, a semispherical light shield rose around them.
This was precisely a temporary array they had set up earlier.
However, a mere first-level temporary array could hardly withstand a Foundation Establishment cultivator’s attack.
In just a short while, the semispherical light shield in front of Ji Yunfeng and the others dimmed rapidly.
The next instant, the entire array shattered with a crash, disintegrating into particles of light that dispersed.
At that moment, several Ji Family cultivators, including Ji Yunfeng, suffered backlashes from the broken array, spitting a mouthful of fresh blood.