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Chapter 28 Zhang Hongqing Returns Home, A Storm is Brewing!

The Zhang family was not the only one attacked.

All factions on the Penglai Islands have been attacked by evil cultivators to varying degrees.

Some small families were even wiped out, with not a single mortal escaping.

An investigation revealed that the cause of all this was the Soul Devouring Cult, a heretical cultivation group that suddenly appeared in the South China Sea Immortal Continent, whose name was known but whose whereabouts were unknown.

Although it caused quite a stir, it did not touch the core interests of those major powers.

Therefore, it did not attract much attention.

In their eyes, these people were nothing more than a pack of hyenas living in the dark.

They can't make a ripple at all.

But today they dare to attack people from the Golden Core faction.

This is enough to prove that the other party has become a force to be reckoned with.

Zhang Hongzhan said in a heavy voice, "Fifth Elder, we cannot be careless about this matter."

Since the other party dared to harm my Zhang family, it proves that they have a backup plan and are not afraid of retaliation.

We only received the news after Hongyu Island was destroyed; those evil cultivators must have been prepared all along.

We should now quickly sell off the spiritual veins surrounding the family's territory and relocate mortals to the inner areas.

To consolidate the family's power.

Zhang Hongzhan had been the clan leader for decades, and he wasn't an impulsive or easily angered person.

It requires skill, foresight, and a sharp mind.

As the clan leader, it can be said that every decision he made brought different results to the Zhang family.

Especially now.

If things go wrong, it could lead to the destruction of your family and the loss of your life.

After calming down, I carefully analyzed the information I had collected about heretical cultivation practices.

He continued, "The only option for those evil cultivators to gain protection and leadership is to join the Soul Devouring Cult."

We are unaware of the conditions for joining the Soul Devouring Cult.

Judging from the behavior of heretical cultivators, they must be related to the flesh and blood of cultivators or mortals.

"I always felt that the Soul Devouring Cult was pursuing some kind of goal. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and the best option for the Zhang family now is to wait."

Let's see which force gives up first!

Therefore, Fifth Elder, you cannot go.

Upon hearing Zhang Hongzhan's words, the seven elders in the hall fell silent.

Although they weren't very bright, their clan leader's analysis showed that this force called the Soul Devouring Cult was no ordinary organization.

Zhang Guangli clenched his fists, veins bulging on his forehead, his eyes still filled with murderous intent.

Although Zhang Hongxu wasn't particularly talented, as a mid-level first-tier beast tamer, he had given him a lot of guidance, and the two naturally had a very good relationship.

"Did my Zhang family members die in vain?"

"How could this be! They killed members of my Zhang family! They must pay with their blood! Hongqing!"

The sound hadn't even faded yet.

A cloud of purple mist appeared in the center of the main hall.

As the purple mist dissipated, a short-haired young man dressed in a purple robe, with a tall and straight figure and a stern face, appeared before everyone. He looked to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old.

"Hongqing! When did you get back?"

"Hahaha, now that Hongqing has returned, the evil cultivator who killed my people will surely not escape punishment."

Looking at the young man in the main hall, Zhang Guangli instantly understood why the clan leader had forbidden him from going.

Zhang Hongqing can be considered the fourth genius of the Zhang family.

Apart from Zhang Xuanbing, Zhang Xuanchen, and their mother Lin Wanqing, no one else's talent can compare to his.

Before he was even sixty years old, his cultivation had already broken through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and he cultivated a dark attribute technique that was good at assassination.

In terms of strength, Zhang Guangli is no match for him even without using his beast-taming ability.

With him taking action, there's really nothing to worry about.

Looking at the people inside the hall, a smile appeared on Zhang Hongqing's face.

He bowed respectfully to everyone: "Greetings, clan leader, elders."

After two and a half years of training away from home, returning to his family and seeing his relatives again, it would be a lie to say he wasn't excited.

But now is not the time for reminiscing.

Those heretical practitioners deserve to die!

Zhang Hongzhan waved his hand and said softly, "Hongqing, there's no need for that. You should have rested for a few days after you just got home."

But as you can see from the current situation of the family, evil cultivators are rampant now, and the demon-hunting team led by Uncle Twenty-Seven alone is simply not enough.

I order you to select thirty disciples from within the clan to patrol the western part of the clan and to handle the matter of Red Jade Island.

If you find any trace of those evil cultivators, kill them without exception.

As for the east side, it will be inspected by the twenty-seventh uncle.

Upon hearing the clan chief's instructions, Zhang Hongqing immediately bowed and obeyed.

"Hongqing obeys! He will surely annihilate all the invading enemies!"

Zhang Hongzhan had no doubt about his cousin's strength.

He immediately said, "Third brother believes in you. Also, Xuanbing will be traveling with you this time, Hongqing, so don't hold back."

Zhang Hongqing was taken aback, then gave a wry smile.

"Third brother, don't flatter me. I couldn't even beat that kid Xuanbing two and a half years ago, so how could I possibly teach him anything?"

The Second Elder, Zhang Guangyao, stroked his beard and said with a smile, "You can't say that."

Xuanbing's talent and strength are undoubtedly exceptional; even I and the clan leader are probably no match for him.

Currently, the only people in the family who can consistently outrank him are the patriarch and the eldest elder.

But in terms of experience in handling affairs, I'm definitely far inferior to you.

Zhang Hongqing had, after all, spent decades in the world of cultivation.

Experience is something that Zhang Xuanbing, a greenhorn, can't compare to.

You'll definitely learn a lot from him.

"Clan leader, elders, rest assured, I will definitely teach Xuanbing well."

"Yes, go ahead, but do what you are capable of."

"Hongqing will remember this."

After saying that, Zhang Hongqing transformed into a purple streak of light and disappeared from the main hall.

After giving instructions on various family matters...

Zhang Hongzhan returned to the clan chief's courtyard, looked up at the sky, and sighed:

"A storm is brewing. Xiao Chen hopes you can return unharmed, otherwise..."

Look at the billowing spiritual energy emanating from the side room.

Zhang Hongzhan swallowed hard.

This looks like he's about to break through to the peak of Foundation Establishment.

At this rate, it's really hard to say whether my wife or my eldest son will break through to the Golden Core stage first.

I have no idea what that five-colored spiritual fruit is.

It's incredible that a cultivator with three spiritual roots could be so powerful.

He wanted to eat one too.

Otherwise, he'll be stuck down there from now on.

There's no way to turn things around!

……

Half a month later.

Inside a simple house.

The young man, lying in bed with a pale face and chapped lips, suddenly coughed violently, startling the girl who was wiping his cheeks beside him.

"Mother, Mother, come quick! He's awake! He's awake!"

Inside the main room, a middle-aged woman who was disciplining a young boy heard her daughter's voice and replied, "Coming, coming."

He glared at the little boy lying on the ground, clutching his bottom and with snot running down his face.

"I'll deal with you later!"

He left those words behind and quickly went to his room.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at the young man lying on the bed with a pained expression, a hint of heartache flashed in his eyes.

He called out, "Zhang Tiedan! Go and fetch a bowl of water!"

"Okay, Mother."

As if receiving an imperial decree, Zhang Tiedan quickly got up from the ground and wiped away the snot that was about to drip onto the ground with his sleeve.

I ran quickly to the kitchen, intending to fetch a bowl of water.

But as she tilted her head, she seemed to recall the scene of herself coming to the kitchen to fetch water again.

So I just filled a basin with water.

The kind that's bigger than an adult's head.