"Ah!"
From afar came Han Pengshan's anguished scream.
In that instant, he hurriedly fled, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Seeing this, Ji Haoyuan did not pursue him.
He knew that with things having reached this point, it was just right.
If he really had kept Han Pengshan here forever.
Then, undoubtedly, an exterminating war between the Ji Family and the Han Family would break out.
Although with the current situation, animosity between the two families was inevitable.
Especially between him and Han Pengshan.
But as long as Han Pengshan wasn't dead, the most extreme scenario wouldn't happen.
After all, just the strength he displayed earlier had already explained many things.
If the Han Family truly wanted to clash with the Ji Family, they would need to consider whether it's worth it.
This is also why he showed such a strong stance right from the start.
"Fifth Uncle..."
Ji Yunfeng and the others finally gathered around.
There was still a trace of shock remaining on their faces.
Clearly, Ji Haoyuan's earlier performance not only completely intimidated Han Pengshan but also left Ji Yunfeng and the others both astonished and excited.
They had heard earlier that Ji Haoyuan had just broken through Foundation Establishment and had killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the neighboring Sun Family in Fuyang County.
At the time, they couldn't quite imagine what kind of scene that would be.
Now having witnessed Han Family's Foundation Establishment being overpowered by Ji Haoyuan, eventually fleeing in disgrace with serious injuries, their hearts were filled with satisfaction and excitement.
With their elder being so powerful, who would dare underestimate the Ji Family in the future?
"Hmm, Yunfeng, are you all alright?"
Ji Haoyuan nodded towards Ji Yunfeng and the others.
Ji Yunfeng and the others immediately shook their heads.
Ji Yunfeng replied, "Reporting to Fifth Uncle, we're not seriously harmed.
It's just that the Array we had set up here earlier was thoroughly broken by that Han Family's Foundation Establishment cultivator."
"Array?"
Ji Haoyuan furrowed his brows slightly but soon relaxed.
"No matter, I'll personally stay here in the coming days, and you only need to reset the array."
With those words, Ji Haoyuan seemed to think of something and said to Ji Yunfeng:
"By the way, what kind of array did you set up before? Take me to see it."
At this moment, Ji Haoyuan realized it might be time for him to devote some time to studying the Hundred Skills of Cultivation.
He believed that with his insight, delving into the four essential aspects of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation—plants, tools, talismans, and arrays—shouldn't be too difficult.
The only thing limiting his progress would be the lack of relevant inheritance and appropriate resources.
According to his understanding, the Ji Family's inheritance in plants, tools, talismans, and arrays did not exceed second-tier content.
The only ancestor who reached second-tier Talisman Master status four hundred years ago, unfortunately died outside in an accident, leaving no related inheritance materials to the family.
This has caused the Ji Family's foundation in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation to remain at the first-tier level until now.
The array that Ji Yunfeng and the others set up before was also a first-tier Defense Array, at most having some concealing functionalities.
But that level of array hardly provides effective defense against a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Their previous ordeal was the best proof of this.
At this moment.
Ji Haoyuan was following Ji Yunfeng and the others to the site of the damaged array.
As he gazed upon the damaged array and listened to Ji Yunfeng's introduction beside him, a mysterious and profound feeling gradually arose in his heart.
In a flash, he seemed to enter a state of enlightenment.
[You observe the surroundings, gaining insight.]
[You observe the surroundings, gaining insight.]
[You observe the surroundings, gaining insight, and comprehend the basics of arrays.]
[Congratulations, you have successfully entered the Array Master's realm.]
[Current array mastery grade: First-tier, low quality.]
...
At this moment, Ji Haoyuan instantly comprehended and mastered the fundamentals of arrays.
This is the extraordinary aspect of full-level insight.
Just by observing the damaged array and listening to Ji Yunfeng's introduction, he became a first-tier, low-quality Array Master.
Although it's just the lowest tier of an Array Master, this is clearly only the beginning.
Once Ji Haoyuan thoroughly reads the family's array-related inheritance materials.
His proficiency in arrays, if not immediately promoting to second-tier, reaching first-tier high quality shouldn't pose any problem.
Thinking of this, he immediately sent a message to the family.
On one hand, to inform Ji Bochang and the others of the recent situation here.
On the other hand, to request a copy of the family's Hundred Skills of Cultivation inheritance materials.
Especially those related to plants, tools, talismans, and arrays, to be sent to him.
After finishing this task, Ji Haoyuan let Ji Yunfeng and the others start repairing the array.
As the Ji Family's only current first-tier high-quality Array Master, Ji Yunfeng could repair the damaged array without much issue given enough materials.
As for Ji Haoyuan himself, he went into a temporarily established cave mansion to begin deciphering Han Pengshan's Storage Bag.
Meanwhile.
Han Pengshan, having returned to the Han Family wounded and in disgrace, immediately caused a stir throughout the entire Han Family.
Clearly, no one expected Han Pengshan's excursion to end with him coming back in such a miserable state.
Soon enough.
The Han Family's other two Foundation Establishment ancestors.
Han Penghu and Han Pengfeng, upon hearing the news, quickly came to see Han Pengshan.
And upon seeing Han Pengshan's current state, both wore somber expressions.
"Pengshan, what exactly happened?
Who was it that injured you so badly?"
The oldest and most cultivated of the three, Han Penghu, immediately voiced his fury.
No matter what, they needed to fully understand the situation leading to Han Pengshan's condition.
Han Pengshan's face was pale.
With resentment shining in his eyes, he recounted his earlier experiences truthfully to Han Penghu and Han Pengfeng.
"You mean, that person attacked you directly without saying a word?"
After listening to Han Pengshan's account, Han Penghu and Han Pengfeng were not only shocked and angry but also felt a hint of apprehension.
The fact that the opponent could immediately overpower Han Pengshan and injure him like this proved their strength was far superior.
It's not an exaggeration to say that if the opponent really intended to kill Han Pengshan, he might not have ever made it back.
"Second Brother, can you deduce the identity of that person?"
At this moment, Han Penghu turned to look at Han Pengfeng.
Han Pengfeng showed a thoughtful expression.
After a brief pause.
He spoke slowly, "If I'm not mistaken, the person's identity likely corresponds to the rumors—someone who succeeded in Foundation Establishment at the age of a hundred."