Kapitel 211: Chapter 213: The Army Assembles!
In the Pill Tower, Yaochen's face carried a smile as he gazed at the tightly closed door and softly called out.
"Creak."
The door responded to the call, and Xiao Yan slowly emerged from the room. As he stepped out, the energy in the surrounding area began to stir faintly, and a divine light flashed in his pitch-black eyes.
In just a few days, his cultivation had once again advanced.
"Let's go. The teacher and the allied forces are all waiting." Xiao Yan looked up at the sky above the Holy Pill City, feeling the swift congregation of powerful auras there.
The day of the great battle, as agreed by both sides, had arrived. In recent days, Xiao Yan had taken the time to visit the Ancient Clan to learn about the battle challenge issued by the Soul Emperor and to finalize discussions with various clans.
The alliance would dispatch ten Dou Shengs to the Four Clans Battlefield, while the remaining strong fighters would be led by Half-Saints to launch a full-scale attack on the remnants of Soul Hall across the continent.
The three clans were surprised that Xiao Yan's side could send out ten Dou Shengs. They didn't mind lower-level Dou Shengs like Fire Cloud Old Ancestor and Yaochen, but the presence of Pill Tower Old Ancestor, Shennong Elder, and the newly advanced Five-Star Dou Sheng Xiao Yan made them formidable allies.
With these three, the alliance's strength nearly matched that of the Medicine Clan.
Yaochen nodded his head. Without further delay, the two figures soared into the sky.
As Xiao Yan and Yaochen appeared in the sky above the front mountain, they saw numerous combatants already gathered in mid-air, forming a neat formation, with immense auras surging as if they were one entity. Even Xiao Yan couldn't help but glance sideways.
"Is everyone here?" Xiao Yan surveyed the group, his gaze finally settling on Pill Tower Old Ancestor.
Pill Tower Old Ancestor nodded, then looked to Xuan Kongzi beside him and said, "Once we leave, the allied forces will launch a full-scale assault to completely eradicate the Soul Hall's influence from the Central Plains."
"And don't forget, the Heaven Nether Sect was once the Soul Hall's minion," Xiao Yan added, unable to resist. The Heaven Nether Sect had past grudges with him before his rise.
Before he could retaliate, consecutive events made him momentarily forget about them. Now, as a Five-Star Dou Sheng, he had little interest in dealing with them, but this opportunity arose perfectly.
Xuan Kongzi was momentarily stunned but quickly nodded, indicating he remembered.
After giving all necessary instructions, Pill Tower Old Ancestor addressed the Dou Shengs present, "Everyone knows the gravity of our mission today, so I won't repeat it. We all know the Soul Clan's strength, so do not underestimate them!"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
"In that case, let's set off."
"Hehe, such a grand event, I, the candidate for Pill Tower's three giants, cannot miss out!"
As everyone was about to depart, a hearty laugh echoed from a distance. A spatial tear appeared in the sky, and Jiang Yun, accompanied by Qing Lin and Little Fairy Doctor, gradually appeared before everyone.
"Jiang Yun!!!"
Seeing Jiang Yun appear, everyone exclaimed in disbelief. Faces filled with shock, they turned to look at him.
Pill Tower Old Ancestor, Shennong Elder, and Xiao Yan looked at Jiang Yun and his companions with awe.
Xiao Yan knew his fortuitous encounters and mysterious gains had pushed him to the forefront of the young generation in the Dou Qi continent.
Long gone were the days when he looked up to Zhongzhou's top prodigy, Jiang Yun. But now, what did he see?
Jiang Yun's seemingly boundless aura made it hard even for him to gauge Jiang Yun's power. Beside Jiang Yun, the two women exuded strength clearly at the Four-Star Dou Sheng level, with a peak soul force of the Heavenly Realm, making him believe they could belong to a Dou Di lineage.
Compared to Xiao Yan's shock, Pill Tower Old Ancestor and Shennong Elder were even more astounded. Recently, the continent seemed to be sprouting geniuses in droves. Was the Dou Qi continent evolving behind their backs, leaving them out?
"Did you obtain the Bodhi Heart?" Shennong Elder looked at Jiang Yun and Little Fairy Doctor, memories flooding his mind, then back at the pair knowingly.
Jiang Yun and Little Fairy Doctor merely smiled in response. Next, Jiang Yun addressed the crowd, "So, you're heading to the final battle with the Soul Clan. As a member of Pill Tower, I cannot shirk this duty, especially with a troublesome individual waiting for me there!"
As he spoke, Jiang Yun's eyes flashed coldly. A swift streak of lightning sliced through the space ahead, creating a spatial rift, causing the observers' hearts to skip a beat.
Gradually, a hint of reverence towards Jiang Yun took over. The title of the continent's number one genius was indeed well-deserved!
Upon hearing Jiang Yun's words, everyone nodded in understanding. Xiao Yan and Yaochen's minds momentarily drifted back to a figure they met in Wutan City, those cold, merciless eyes.
Recalling the scene, Yaochen couldn't help but shudder subconsciously. It was the closest he'd ever been to death, narrowly escaping it.
Noticing Yaochen's reaction, Xiao Yan stepped forward, patting him on the shoulder, and with determined eyes, said, "Teacher, I will avenge you."
"Don't be reckless!" Yaochen patted his shoulder again, expressing his concern.
"Understood!" Xiao Yan nodded, a cold gleam in his eyes. Yun Yi, it's time to settle old scores.
"Then let's set out!" Pill Tower Old Ancestor, acknowledging Jiang Yun's words, looked at the group and commanded solemnly.
Everyone nodded in response. With a wave of Pill Tower Old Ancestor's sleeve, a massive spatial passage opened up in front of them, and he took the lead, stepping in.
Following closely behind were Shennong Elder and Xiao Yan, whose expressions were serious, and then the rest of the Dou Shengs, entering one by one. Once the last person had entered, the spatial passage slowly dissipated.
Simultaneously, massive contingents from the three clans soared into the sky from various large domains, heading towards the northwestern region of Central Plains.
This synchronized mobilization of strong fighters from both the alliance and the clans caused a stir throughout the Central Plains. Everyone understood there was only one enemy that could provoke such a full-scale response— the enigmatic and formidable Soul Clan.
War shadows quickly loomed over the Central Plains.
The Heavenly Burial Mountain Range, located in the northwest region of Central Plains, was perhaps unfamiliar to the contemporary populace. However, to the elders of ancient clans, it remained synonymous with reverence.
At the core of the mountains lay an ancient battlefield, vast and teeming with numerous magical beasts, making it a perilous area that kept people away.
Today, however, the ancient battlefield appeared peculiar. The once-rampant magical beasts had all vanished without a trace. The expansive battlefield showed not even a shadow of a beast, as if they sensed an impending cataclysmic war.
"Whoosh whoosh!"
In the previously silent mountain range, the sound of rushing wind suddenly broke out. From the horizon, figures emerged, flashing into the ancient battlefield.
"We're here."
Landing gently, Xiao Yan glanced at the now desolate battlefield, feeling a mixture of emotions.
This was the site of the ancient battle between the Xiao Clan and the Soul Clan a thousand years ago— the beginning of the Soul Clan's long-laid plans. Would it now be the place where it all ends?
"Search the mountains."
Upon landing, several strong fighters dispersed rapidly to conduct a preliminary sweep of the mountains to prevent any ambushes laid by the Soul Clan.
"Soul Clan isn't foolish. This battle won't be decided by tricks or schemes." Xiao Yan stepped forward, scanning the desolate battlefield with his soul force. Satisfied, he retracted it and spoke.
Yaochen nodded lightly. Aside from some magical beasts trembling from their imposing presence, there was indeed no trace of the Soul Clan.
"The three clans are arriving!" Jiang Yun suddenly announced, looking towards the distant horizon. Countless terrifying auras were rapidly approaching.
Everyone's expressions became sharp as they followed Jiang Yun's gaze, but saw no shadows yet, leaving them puzzled.
Pill Tower Old Ancestor, Shennong Elder, and Xiao Yan, those few with peak Heavenly Realm soul force, looked at Jiang Yun with a hint of astonishment.
Jiang Yun's soul force was likely nearing the Imperial Realm.
Seeing Jiang Yun's calm demeanor, Xiao Yan realized there was no pretense; Jiang Yun's soul force was indeed superior to his own.
Moments later, indeed, from the northern sky came the sound of rushing wind. A dense mass of figures swept over, far outnumbering the alliance's forces by several multiples.
"Seems like the clans have gone all out too!" Yaochen sighed softly at the impressive lineup, then his face changed as he noticed a figure he least wanted to see among the Medicine Clan.
"Teacher..." Xiao Yan's attention was drawn to Yaochen, witnessing his slight tremor as he stared fixatedly at Yao Wanzhang among the Medicine Clan.
"I'm fine," Yaochen responded to Xiao Yan's call, slowly exhaling and regaining his composure.
"Teacher, I promise you that Yao Wanzhang will pay for what he did." Xiao Yan reassured, knowing the history between Yaochen and Yao Wanzhang. He patted Yaochen's arm with a smile, but his eyes carried a chilling resolve.
"Hehe, looks like we're not late after all."
At this moment, the three clans quickly arrived, exchanging pleasantries as they met.
"Didn't expect the Pill Tower to bring together such top hands," Gu Yuan's gaze swept over Pill Tower Old Ancestor and the others, pausing briefly on Jiang Yun, Little Fairy Doctor, and Qing Lin.
"You must be Jiang Yun!" Gu Yuan looked at Jiang Yun warmly.
Instantly, their interaction caught everyone's attention. The Thunder and Medicine Clans also curiously observed this prodigy known as the continent's number one genius.
"Greetings, Clan Leader Gu Yuan!" Facing many eyes, Jiang Yun remained composed, bowing slightly to Gu Yuan.
"Your reputation precedes you, Jiang Yun. Meeting you far exceeds it. You truly live up to the title of the continent's number one genius!" Gu Yuan sighed as he observed Jiang Yun.
Hearing Gu Yuan's words, everyone was stunned. With such acknowledgment from the continent's strongest, Jiang Yun's reputation was cemented.
Among the Medicine Clan, faces turned pale. They had once taken measures against Jiang Yun due to his astonishing talent. Now, even on the brink of war, they felt uneasy.
But no one cared about the Medicine Clan's reaction. Time passed as they waited, and when the sun reached its zenith, Gu Yuan's voice rang low in their ears.
"They've arrived."
Jiang Yun's gaze was already fixed on the distant sky where layers of black mist had formed a massive spatial passage, filling with chilling and sinister auras.
The black mist in the sky blocked the sunlight, causing the temperature to plummet and a chilling aura to pervade.
"Hehe, it's been ages since the Heavenly Burial Mountain Range saw such liveliness," Soul Emperor Tian's figure appeared within the black mist, his gaze sweeping over the army below, a faint smile on his face.
Behind Soul Emperor Tian, Virtual Beast Flame, Yun Yi, the Four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan, and numerous Soul Clan strong fighters emerged.
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted as he fixated on Yun Yi, noting that his position among the Soul Clan was above the Four Demon Saints.
In a clan where survival of the fittest was the rule, such a standing meant a lot.
"Soul Emperor Tian, where is my father?" Without delving into Yun Yi's position, Xiao Yan stared firmly at Soul Emperor Tian, unwavering.
Soul Emperor Tian glanced at Xiao Yan, smiled lightly, then waved his hand. The space behind him rippled, and the sound of chains echoed. A black fog-formed cage appeared in the sky. (End of Chapter)
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