Wu Shattered Star River

Below Black Blood Mountain!

Jiang Han had been suppressed here for over eight months, and his mind was becoming somewhat muddled.

His spirit had become listless, and his life essence was greatly depleted, making him feel half-dead.

In these eight months, he had tried many methods, but ultimately, he couldn't break free from his restraints, nor could he commit suicide.

He didn't know what to do anymore, feeling so powerless for the first time. He had no other choice but to continue to sink here.

In these past few months, no cultivators had entered Black Blood Mountain. The guarding cultivators were stationed at each level and didn't need to come down to investigate.

Because historically, no cultivator or strongman suppressed in Black Blood Mountain had ever escaped alive.

Although Jiang Han had many strange techniques, now that he was suppressed here, he couldn't escape either.

Initially, Dark Valley was quite concerned about Jiang Han's situation, partly because they thought the Guangming Society might come to rescue him. However, after more than half a year passed with no movement from the Pei family, the higher-ups in Dark Valley gradually lowered their guard.

Half a month later!

Outside the Dark Valley Imperial Palace, a Dao Ancestor Realm Eighth Level expert hurried over. He bowed outside the Imperial Palace and solemnly announced, "Clan King, your humble servant seeks an audience to report important matters!"

"Enter!"

The voice of the Kan Clan King rang out, and the Dao Ancestor Realm Eighth Level expert quickly entered. The Kan Clan King was not in the main hall but in a study, leisurely drinking tea, with Kan Xun sitting beside him.

After the Dao Ancestor Realm Eighth Level expert entered, he bowed to the Kan Clan King and Kan Xun before saying, "Clan King, the Feng Hu Clan in the south was attacked and the entire clan was massacred. Furthermore, three of our hidden strongholds were also slaughtered, with not a single clansman escaping!"

"Hmm?"

The Kan Clan King's expression changed slightly, and a murderous aura emanated from him as he asked, "Who did it?"

The Dao Ancestor Realm Eighth Level expert replied, "Although the attacking experts tried their best to conceal their identities and clues, we still managed to investigate. Preliminary estimates suggest it was three Dao Ancestor Realm Ninth Level experts from the Guangming Society. One of them should be Pei Tianfan, as his soul perception is particularly strong. Several of our top spies were discovered and killed, with only one special clan managing to hide and survive."

"Pei Tianfan?"

The Kan Clan King's expression immediately darkened. He abruptly stood up and said, "Three Dao Ancestor Realm Ninth Level experts entering our territory, does the Guangming Society want to start a full-scale war? Do they want to confront us head-on?"

"Clan King, please calm your anger!" Kan Xun stood up and said, "They probably don't want to start a full-scale war, otherwise, they wouldn't have only sent three Dao Ancestor Realm Ninth Level experts."

The Kan Clan King calmed down slightly and asked, "Then what do you think their purpose is?"

"There are only two possibilities!"

Kan Xun said, "Either they want to retaliate against us for Jiang Han's matter, to regain some face and boost morale. Or… they want to rescue Jiang Han!"

"Rescue Jiang Han, hahaha!" The Kan Clan King laughed and said, "I'm only afraid they won't come. If they dare to come to Dark Valley, we'll make sure they all go back!"

After the Kan Clan King finished speaking, he paced back and forth in the study, and after a moment, he said, "Mobilize all top scouts to track their movements. Kan Xun, you lead three Dao Ancestor Realm Ninth Level experts to intercept them. If you're confident… let Kan Yu and the others cooperate with you to see if you can leave one or two behind!"

"Yes!"

In addition, many patrolling soldiers are arranged near Dark Valley, led by several Dao Ancestor Realm experts, patrolling crisscrossing paths. Unless one possesses a perverted technique like Jiang Han's Immortal Evasion Art, even Dao Ancestor Realm Eighth Level experts would find it difficult to approach.

“Boom boom boom boom!”

Three days later, a battle broke out in the northwest. A Dao Ancestor Realm Fifth Level cultivator attempted to infiltrate Dark Valley but was discovered by scouts, who then informed the patrolling soldiers.

A team of patrolling soldiers happened to be nearby, led by a Dao Ancestor Realm Sixth Level expert. This Dao Ancestor Realm Sixth Level expert contacted another patrolling Dao Ancestor Realm expert, and together they led their teams to surround and kill him.

Then, the infiltrating Dao Ancestor Realm expert was surrounded and killed. They initially thought they could take him down easily, but they didn't expect this Dao Ancestor Realm expert to have some treasures on him, relying on the treasures to desperately break through the encirclement.

The two Dao Ancestor Realm experts from Dark Dao naturally couldn't let him go easily, so they tracked him while sending messages to mobilize experts to encircle and capture him.

Soon, four or five Dao Ancestor Realm Seventh Level experts were dispatched from Dark Valley, and two were teleported to the northern forces to block him ahead. This Dao Ancestor Realm Fifth Level expert was clearly from Guangming Dao. Since he dared to come here, they naturally couldn't let him return alive.

Almost simultaneously!

A Kan Clan member came to Black Blood Mountain, and he was also a Dao Ancestor Realm Eighth Level expert.

He went straight to Black Blood Mountain, took out a token, and said, "By order of the King, investigate Jiang Han's situation, lead the way!"

"Greetings, Head Teacher Qiu!"

The Dao Ancestor Realm Seventh Level expert guarding the mountaintop bowed to the newcomer and then led the way, saying, "Head Teacher Qiu, follow me!"

The Dao Ancestor Realm Seventh Level expert led Head Teacher Qiu towards the inside, going all the way down. The cultivators at the checkpoints below immediately activated the flowing lights, opening the formations and allowing the path to be unobstructed.

Head Teacher Qiu smoothly walked downwards, soon reaching the underground level.

After Head Teacher Qiu came down, many cultivators below were alarmed, including Jiang Han.

Head Teacher Qiu walked in front of Jiang Han, glanced at him a few times, nodded slightly, and then said to the guarding envoy, "You go out first, I want to ask Jiang Han a few words!"

"This… is against the rules!"

The guarding envoy hesitated, saying, "The Clan King once stipulated that I must accompany the Head Teacher when he comes down."

"In that case, you must not spread what I ask!"

Head Teacher Qiu walked in front of Jiang Han, looking at Jiang Han with a dark face. He suddenly blinked, and then revealed a rolling murderous intent, saying, "Jiang Han, you killed my descendants, today I will take your life!"

After speaking, Head Teacher Qiu produced a battle blade in his hand and viciously slashed at Jiang Han's head.

"Buzz~"

At this moment, the space suddenly fluctuated, and then a hand protruded from the void, instantly grabbing the battle blade.

A Kan Clan Dao Ancestor Realm Ninth Level expert flashed beside Head Teacher Qiu, looking at Head Teacher Qiu with fierce eyes, and said, "Kan Qiu, I have been waiting here for more than half a year, I didn't expect to wait for you? Why did you betray the Kan Clan?"