132: Return to the Forbidden Mountain

At this moment, the temperature in the garden dropped sharply.

The three of them shivered uncontrollably.

Zhang Linpeng reacted quickly, kneeling and kowtowing, saying, “Ancestor, please calm your anger. The Family Head was only momentarily confused when he defied you.”

Zhang Boyue also came to his senses.

He had always been accustomed to having the final say within the family.

That’s why he had spoken so rashly just now.

Now, he also felt a sense of dread.

With a thud, he also knelt down.

“Please forgive me, Ancestor.”

Lin Mu looked at the three people kneeling on the ground.

He had no intention of telling them to get up.

With a face like frost, he said, “I have always disliked others questioning my decisions.”

“Considering this is your first offense, I will spare you this once. If there’s a next time, I wouldn’t mind replacing the Family Head with someone more obedient.”

Zhang Boyue was so scared that cold sweat streamed down his back.

He hastily said, “Yes, this junior has noted it. Thank you, Ancestor, for your leniency.”

At this moment, Zhang Boyue’s heart was filled with mixed emotions.

He truly doubted whether inviting Lin Mu, this great deity, was the right or wrong decision.

But now, it was no longer up to him to decide.

From now on, he could only act cautiously, lest he anger this great deity.

Just then, Lin Mu suddenly spoke again, addressing Zhang Cheng.

“Starting today, you are confined to the house. You are not allowed to leave without my permission.”

Lin Mu was afraid that this kid would run around recklessly and cause trouble if he were secretly retaliated against by the Ning Family.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng hastily nodded in agreement.

Even his father, whom he usually feared immensely, was as quiet as a cicada before the Ancestor.

How much more so for a second-generation fop like him?

He kowtowed to Lin Mu again, then hastily excused himself and left.

After Zhang Cheng left.

Lin Mu said in a deep voice, “I have another matter that I need you two to handle.”

As Lin Mu spoke, he waved his hand.

Two phantom images appeared before them.

Both of them carefully observed these two phantom images, unsure of the Ancestor’s intention.

Lin Mu didn’t leave them wondering for too long.

He explained, “These two are companions who came to the God Realm with me. Remember their appearances.”

“Send people to discreetly inquire about their whereabouts.”

“Remember not to be too ostentatious.”

With that, Lin Mu took out a jade slip and threw it to Zhang Boyue.

Then he added, “I will be in seclusion for a period. If you find any news of these two, transmit it to me via the jade slip.”

“Also, while I am in seclusion, no one is allowed to approach my courtyard.”

After Lin Mu finished speaking, his body flickered and he vanished from the spot.

After Lin Mu left.

The two remained silent for a long time.

Suddenly, Zhang Boyue said, “Third Brother, matters concerning the Ancestor must be kept strictly confidential.”

Zhang Linpeng immediately understood Zhang Boyue’s meaning.

He was afraid that the three juniors who went to Divine Forbidden Mountain together might let something slip.

He cupped his fists and said, “Family Head, rest assured, I will go warn them immediately.”

Zhang Boyue nodded.

Then he added, “Also, send someone to watch Cheng’er. If he dares to sneak out, break his legs.”

Zhang Linpeng took a deep look at his elder brother, then accepted the order and left.

Zhang Boyue sighed softly and also left on his own.

After Lin Mu left the garden, he did not return to the courtyard the Zhang Family had prepared for him.

Instead, he quietly returned to Divine Forbidden Mountain.

He had received the inheritance of the Primal Spirit Clan through the Dragon Palace passage.

And this Divine Forbidden Mountain was the former habitat of the Primal Spirit Clan.

Since he was here, he naturally wouldn’t miss the opportunity to explore it.

Although he was confident that with his Primal Spirit Eye, he wouldn’t fear anyone.

But if he could obtain more of the Primal Spirit Clan’s inheritance, it would be an added layer of security.

Most importantly, Lin Mu could never forget the scene he saw from the Primal Spirit True Lord when he received the inheritance.

Every Primal Spirit and every Sky Demon in that scene was incredibly powerful.

Even his current self wouldn’t dare to say he could survive in such a situation.

Thinking of this, Lin Mu’s speed increased a fewfold.

It had taken him nearly an hour to come, but now it only took him a quarter of an hour to return to Divine Forbidden Mountain.

Looking at the endless Divine Forbidden Mountain, Lin Mu chose to land on the ground and walk on foot.

Flying in the sky might cause him to miss some details.

He walked step by step towards the depths of Divine Forbidden Mountain.

His divine power spread throughout his body, and some ignorant demonic beasts were instantly crushed into dust by his divine power.

Lin Mu walked like this for about three days and three nights before stopping.

Along the way, countless demonic beasts had died by his hand.

Now, his entire body exuded a dense aura of malevolence.

Some low-level demonic beasts, sensing this malevolence from afar, were scared and scattered.

Lin Mu stopped because, in front of him, appeared an incredibly giant golden eagle.

Its massive body was like a small mountain, and its folded wings were probably tens of meters in size.

At this moment, the golden eagle was staring at Lin Mu with sharp eyes.

Lin Mu also remained silent, staring back at it with meaningful eyes.

After a while, the golden eagle seemed to grow a little impatient.

It spoke in human tongue, “Human, this is not a place you should be. Go back where you came from.”

After the golden eagle finished speaking, its massive wings spread open, covering the sky and obscuring the sun.

Immediately, Lin Mu was enveloped in the shadow of its wings.

Its wings frantically flapped, creating a hurricane, as if to blow Lin Mu away.

However, no matter how much force it used, it seemed to be in vain.

Lin Mu stood motionless in place.

A cautious expression appeared in the golden eagle’s eyes.

Lin Mu saw the golden eagle stop flapping its wings, he sneered and said, “That little breeze just now was quite refreshing.”

The golden eagle was instantly enraged by Lin Mu’s slightly mocking words.

Its tone became sharp.

“This venerable one warns you one last time, leave this place immediately, or don’t blame this venerable one for being impolite.”

Lin Mu scoffed, “As far as I know, this Divine Forbidden Mountain was left behind by the Primal Spirit Clan.”

“When did it become your demonic beasts’ territory?”

Lin Mu paused, then continued.

“Moreover, you, a mere demonic beast of the God King Realm, actually think you can stop my footsteps?”

The golden eagle was so provoked by Lin Mu’s blatant mockery that it could no longer maintain its composure.

Its body whistled as it soared into the sky.

After flying high, it descended rapidly towards Lin Mu in an attacking posture.

Its descent speed was as fast as lightning, and the air it passed through made a rubbing sound.

Its eyes shot out terrifying gazes.

Its sharp talons gleamed with a chilling light.

Just as its talons were about to grab Lin Mu’s head.

Suddenly, an invisible giant palm appeared, mercilessly pressing the golden eagle to the ground.

The golden eagle was pressed to the ground by this sudden giant palm, unable to move.

It flapped its wings, trying to break free.

However, no matter how it struggled, it was futile.

Lin Mu stood with his hands behind his back.

He looked at the golden eagle with indifferent eyes and said, “Does this Divine Forbidden Mountain have any secrets?”

“Tell me, and I can spare your life.”

The golden eagle’s eyeballs spun rapidly a few times.

Then it stubbornly said, “What secrets could this broken mountain possibly have?”

Lin Mu heard this and said, “I always give others only one chance. It’s a pity you didn’t seize it.”

With that, his thought moved.

The invisible giant palm fell heavily.

The golden eagle, which had been so arrogant just a moment ago, was instantly crushed into a puddle of flesh.

And as the golden eagle died, its divine soul strangely sank into the ground.

Lin Mu immediately spread his divine sense to investigate, but found no trace of the golden eagle’s divine soul.

Lin Mu’s brows couldn’t help but furrow slightly.

He said faintly, “It seems this Divine Forbidden Mountain truly has unspeakable secrets.”