Chapter 175: The Fox Clan of Zizhushan

Zizhushan.

In a hidden valley, the vegetation is lush, and over a dozen types of wild flowers are in full bloom.

Hundreds of foxes of various colors wander and pace about the valley, frolicking in pairs.

It is a scene of peace, a tranquil state undisturbed by the outside world.

This is the territory of the Zizhushan Demon King, and also the base camp for the Fox Clan of this mountain.

Outside the valley lies an Illusion Technique Great Array personally set up by the Fox King; outsiders are simply unable to break through.

In the center of the valley, there is a platform rising more than three meters above the flat ground, planted with a large Zizhulin.

This type of Zizhulin is different from the purple bamboo familiar to mortals; it is a rare spiritual material.

To create such a Zizhulin, it would take at least several hundred years.

In the middle of the purple bamboo, there is an elegant Zhulu built entirely from purple bamboo.

From the overall design, one can see the ingenuity the builder spent on it.

It both hides the Zhulu among the bamboo forest and does not completely leave it without a trace.

Unlike the noisy atmosphere of the surroundings, the area around the Zhulu is extremely quiet.

All the Fox Demons in the valley, regardless of size, lighten their steps and hold their breath as much as possible when passing by this Zhulu.

Because this is the residence of the Fox King.

If not for the rise of the Great King, they would still be living in deep water and scorching fire, enslaved by the Demon Kings of the other three mountains.

If it were only being enslaved, that would be one thing; one could endure it and it would pass.

However, these foxes of theirs, in the eyes of other Demon Kings, are sometimes even used as spare rations!

Without the Great King to save them, they would never be able to turn their situation around and would only be bullied by others.

Toward the Great King, every fox holds a feeling of immense gratitude.

"Something is wrong!!!"

Without warning, an anxious roar tore through the peace in the valley.

A Grey Fox with dull fur passed through the Array and rushed quickly into the valley.

"Reporting to the Great King!"

It had no spare capacity to care about other foxes and sprinted toward the Zizhulin.

Fortunately, it had not completely lost its reason and stopped outside the bamboo forest.

Lowering its head toward the high ground, it reported:

"The fox patrolling the mountain has not returned since it went out!"

"There are no signs of battle in the surroundings, nor is there the scent of the other three mountains; it went out on its own."

"The tracks lead to the east; the small one suspects it must have run away to defect to the Wolf King!"

Hearing the words of the Grey Fox, the valley fell into silence.

They have an impression of that patrolling fox; it was a strong and brave fox warrior.

But now, has it betrayed them?

"Additionally, the small one also observed one point: there are birds and beasts scurrying about in the east; I fear the Wolf King has walked out of the Wanlangku! I do not know if it is coming toward us!"

If the previous news could only make the foxes wring their hands and sigh, then this piece of news completely gripped their throats.

The Wolf King...

Is coming!!!?

Among the Four Great Demon Kings of this region, only the Wolf King to the east has always harbored malice toward them.

That cruel and bloodthirsty old wolf has always wanted to take the Great King as a concubine and also wants to eat the entire Fox Clan of Zizhushan!

For this reason, it has been constantly trying over these years, although it has been trapped outside by the Array every time.

However, it is already able to walk much further than at the beginning, almost reaching halfway into the Array!

This is not a good sign.

If things continue like this, the Wolf King will sooner or later break through the Illusion Technique and step into this valley!

When that time comes, everything will truly be over.

"Quiet."

A dignified voice emanating from the bamboo forest echoed throughout the entire valley.

The Fox King has spoken.

"What are you afraid of?"

The Fox King did not walk out from the bamboo forest and did not show its face before its subjects.

It remained sitting securely inside the Zhulu, asking back in a calm tone:

"Do you not trust your own kin? Do you think it would betray the clan so easily?"

The foxes were silent.

In their hearts, they naturally do not want their kin to betray them just like that.

But in their reason, they do not think so.

These Fox Demons who have opened their spiritual wisdom all understand that the possibility of this matter is extremely high.

"Are we not gathered together just to be able to survive in these great mountains?"

"If there is no trust between us, then what is the point? It would be better to scatter and live our own lives as in the past."

Scatter?

No... please, anything but that!

"Great King, calm your anger!!!"

The Grey Fox lowered its head, trembling, tucked its tail between its legs, and spoke in terror:

"This one, this one did not mean that! This one is not making wild speculations, just worried about such a possibility!"

If this truly led to the scattering of the tribe and the Fox King no longer cared whether they lived or died, then it would truly become a sinner of the tribe.

When that time came, its fate would truly be miserable.

Regardless of whether the Wolf King would actually come, it would definitely die.

"Since it is only a possibility, what is there to be panicked about?"

The Fox King did not actually want to split the tribe; it was just knocking some sense into this panicked idiot who had disrupted the atmosphere of the valley.

"Could it be that you do not trust me?"

"Have I not been saying all along that the Wolf King is nothing?"

The Fox King sat calmly inside the Zhulu, showing not a hint of panic.

"Even if it blocks the entrance to the valley today, what use would it be? Can it even get in?"

"Even if it goes all out, abandoning its old lair in the east to wait here, how long can it wait?"

"Everything in this valley is enough for us to live without going out for decades; what is there to worry about?"

As the leader of the tribe on this Zizhushan, it also had its own pride.

"After my next breakthrough, it will never again have the chance to step into this Great Array."

"At that time, it will be its death date!"

"Not only will I tear it into ten thousand pieces, I will personally slaughter my way into the Wanlangku and exterminate its tribe to avenge the humiliation it has brought upon me all these years!"

"Before that, let it be arrogant for a while longer."

The Fox King's words instantly reversed the atmosphere in the valley.

The morale that had just plummeted to the bottom changed in just a few sentences, suddenly erupting!

"The Great King is mighty!"

"Tear them into ten thousand pieces!!!"

Fox cries rang out one after another in the valley, as they unrestrainedly conveyed their excitement.

However, a discordant sound appeared.

Clap, clap, clap!!!

A delicate-looking youth stood at the entrance of the valley, clapping his hands forcefully and shouting in approval:

"Good, good, good!!!"

"So much spirit!"

"It truly makes one's blood boil!"

Ren Yidao smiled, but it caused the atmosphere in the valley to drop to freezing point.

And behind him, Li Lingling looked at Yu Yu in confusion and asked in bewilderment:

"Senior Sister, can you understand what this group of little foxes just said? Why didn't I understand a single word?"

Is it my problem?

I only see a group of foxes yapping; cute as they are, I simply cannot hear anything that makes my blood boil!

Yu Yu thought for a moment, and in the end, she also honestly shook her head:

"I don't understand it either, but it's not a big problem; just listen to Senior Brother."