Fox of Doom

Jiang Clan

In the deepest part of the clan, there was a large area that was densely covered with bamboo. Jiang Long slowly entered the bamboo forest.

After walking for a while, he saw a wooden hut built in complete harmony with its surrounding. It was completely one with nature itself.

Jiang Long came in front of the hut and bowed.

"Ancestor. I have something important to discuss." He said in a calm voice and after speaking he was waiting for a reply.

The door of the hut was slowly pushed open and an old man stepped out. He was wearing a long, white robe. He looked very weak and vulnerable. He had long white hair and a long white beard. His eyes were muddy and looked like he had one foot in the grave.

Despite being far stronger than Jiang Long, he looked completely harmless. Just like a mortal. His aura was completely reserved.

"Greetings, Ancestor." Jiang Long hurriedly bowed upon seeing the old man. He was none other than the Ancestor of the Jiang Clan, Jiang Ping.

"At ease. What brings you here." The old man spoke in a bland tone.

"I have got the news about a Grade-6 Array that was recently discovered in the Chaotic Forest..." Jiang Long quickly explained the whole situation.

"...So I wanted to get your opinion on this matter. I fear that our clan's power would not be enough to have sole possession of it."

"By now all the other clans must have noticed it. They must be planning to participate in this matter."

"Please tell me what should I do."

Jiang Ping listened to Jiang Long calmly without interrupting him. His eyes shined briefly on the mention of Grade-6 Array. But they quickly regained their muddy state.

"The old foggy of Fleeting Cloud Sect might not participate in this matter but he will come personally. If my guess is correct, this Array is not as simple as it looks. It must be a legacy left by 'that' sect."

He thought for a moment and then continued-

"I will contact Duàn Mo and Xia Fu. They will be interested in this matter. You go and prepare everything."

After he finished saying this, the next moment he disappeared.

"Yes, I shall take my leave..." Jiang Long bowed once again and left the bamboo forest.

Duàn Mo and Xia Fu were Ancestors of the Duàn and Xia Clan respectively. They were the ones who founded the clan and now lived in seclusion. For the people in their realm, the secular world was the least bit interesting. They lived in peace and solitude.

Jiang Long went to meet one of the three the Grand Elders of the clan. He was going to be the main fighting force in this operation and further plans needed to be discussed with him.

He quickly came to the courtyard of Jiang Bao.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard a loud voice.

"Patriarch, what are you doing at this old man's humble abode?" Spoke Jiang Bao. He didn't look much old. He looked in his forties, tall, muscular but few strands of his hair were turning grey on the sides.

Jiang Bao was the person with the second most powerful cultivation base in the clan. Of course, Jiang Ping, the Ancestor of the clan was the most powerful.

"Grand Elder, I came to discuss a very important matter this time and I am sorry for my sudden visit."Jiang Long smiled and spoke in a calm tone. Being the Patriarch, he only bowed to the Ancestor. Even if the Grand Elder was more powerful than him, he didn't have to bow to him.

"I don't mind at all. Please come inside I will personally serve tea." Jiang Bao also smiled and spoke in his loud voice.

"By the way, congratulations on your breakthrough. You have finally consolidated the mid-level of Divine Tribulation Realm." Jiang Bao spoke while entering the room.

"Ha Ha, I just recently broke through... It's nothing compared to Elder Bao's Peak Divine Tribulation strength." Jiang Long laughed. He wasn't surprised that Jiang Bao could see through his strength.

Jiang Long was at Divine Tribulation 5th Layer cultivation realm. While Jiang Bao was at peak Divine Tribulation for decades. Although he looked young he was ninety-two years old this year.

The average life span of a Divine Tribulation Realm expert was 200 years, so comparatively Jiang Bao was not that old. That was how the cultivation world worked. It was hard to differentiate between ages with just a look. So seniority depended upon their Realm of cultivation.

"Sigh. What's the point? It is too difficult to promote to the next realm. I have been at the peak of Divine Tribulation for almost forty years now. Still, there is no turning point. I hope that the next generation quickly overtakes the old." Jiang Bao sighed. He had been stuck in this realm for a long time.

"You still have time. I believe you will eventually find a way... maybe this time you have an opportunity." Jiang Long smiled and followed Jiang Bao into the room.

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Chaotic Forest

Han Feng finished eating the Flaming rabbit and was about to put out the bonfire.

Suddenly on the other shore of the lake, he saw a black fox appearing behind the dense leaves.

It had a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail. It had an extremely streamlined body, with glossy-black fur, shining in the sun. Its eyes were black, like a black hole sucking everything in it.

Han Feng froze as soon as he saw the creature. It was the last one of the Magical Beast that he wanted to meet.

"Fox of Doom."

Han Feng's face paled as he muttered its name.

Fox of doom was a Level-2 Magical Beast. Although it had a weak fighting power as compared to other Magical Beasts of the same level, everybody still tried their best to avoid it. They would rather fight a peak level Level-2 Beast rather than facing the Fox of Doom.

There was only one reason. The Fox of Doom had the power of curse.

If affected by its curse, the person would face misfortunes upon misfortunes... In extreme cases, people die.

If they faced another Beast, at worst they are going to get injured. The injuries can be treated with enough spirit stones but there is no cure for this curse.

Han Feng's mind was blank. He didn't know what to do. He just stood there looking at the Fox.

The Fox had long discovered Han Feng. It was calmly looking at its prey. Although Han Feng looked like a weak chicken, but It didn't immediately attack as it knew that humans were a cunning bunch.

*ROAR*

The roar of the Fox made Han Feng snap out of his trance. He scolded himself for getting distracted again. He immediately took out the sword from his space ring and took a stance to fight.

"Running away is impossible. The Fox of Doom is as fast as a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator or maybe faster. It will catch me in a few breaths."

"Fighting is the only option for now."