After a cold laugh, as if recalling something, the Grand Elder pondered for a moment and then slowly spoke to Mohe You.
"Yes, and not just our clan, the five great ancient clans have had more or less contact with the forces of Tianluo Continent!" Mohe You nodded slowly, then a look of confusion appeared on his face. "I just don't understand why the Ghost Emperor, who has dealings with our clan, hasn't responded ever since being defeated by Jiang Yun. Worse yet, he nearly drew his blade against the people we sent. Truly strange!"
"Heh, they're just a bunch of fence-sitters. Whoever prospers, they lean towards!" Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder shook his head, his face full of disdain.
"After Tian'er breaks through to Holy Grade, he will still need a stepping stone. Since this Jiang Yun has grievances with our clan and is so renowned, we might as well choose him. Let the people of the Great Thousand World know that it's our Mohe Ancient Clan's prodigy who is the strongest!" The Grand Elder then proudly looked towards the place where Mohe Tian was in seclusion.
"Yes, I follow the Grand Elder's orders!" Mohe You's heart felt uneasy thinking about that invincible figure. However, he believed that with Mohe Tian on the verge of advancing to Holy Grade, wielding the eighth-ranked Mahayana Wuliang Body and various means, defeating an Immortal Grade Jiang Yun was highly achievable.
Even though Jiang Yun's recent feats have been terrifying, having even slain the Heavenly Demon Emperor, he believed that if his brother Mohe Tian advanced to Holy Grade, he too could accomplish such feats. Thus, this battle favored him!
"Boom~~~"
As the two conversed, a sudden boom echoed as if a bottleneck had been broken through. A storm of black and white spiritual power burst through the clouds in the sky, terrifying phenomena occurring in the heavens. Feeling the pressure of this moment, Mohe You almost kneeled.
"Whoosh~~~"
The frightening pressure came and went quickly. A faint whistling of wind followed as a black and white light shadow appeared before Mohe You and the Grand Elder. The figure sitting within the light slowly opened his eyes.
Those were eyes that seemed to have experienced countless years, filled with the vicissitudes of the mortal world, and his aura was like a long river, eternal and boundless.
"So this is the power of the Holy Grade Heavenly Supreme, truly terrifying..." The moment Mohe You locked eyes with those eyes, he instinctively lowered his head, cold sweat dripping from his forehead. He felt that Mohe Tian could wipe him out with just a glance.
"Congratulations, brother, on breaking through to Holy Grade."
Coming back to his senses, Mohe You looked happily at Mohe Tian and clasped his hands with a smile. The Grand Elder, who was also a Holy Grade Heavenly Supreme, looked satisfied and smiled, the wrinkles on his face deepening with his grin.
Seeing this, Mohe Tian lifted Mohe You with a hand from afar and slowly said, "No need for these formalities. Tell me, how long was I in seclusion, and what's the current situation in the Great Thousand World? What has Jiang Yun been up to? Tell me everything!"
"Brother, during this time, the Great Thousand World has been quite lively, and Jiang Yun has been stirring up a storm." Mohe You nodded, his face serious, and began to report to Mohe Tian.
In his ear, he heard about the recent major events in the Great Thousand World, all of which featured Jiang Yun since the Battle of the Ancient Holy Abyss.
Supporting the Northern Territory for thousands of miles, repelling the demon scourge, single-handedly entering the Demon Territory to slay the Heavenly Demon Emperor, returning safely, unifying the Chiyan Continent, establishing the Chiyan God Palace, becoming the northern barrier, and unifying Tianluo Continent to re-establish the Ancient Heavenly Palace.
Each of these deeds was enough to make one renowned throughout the Great Thousand World, yet all these were accomplished by Jiang Yun alone. Truly incredible.
Hearing these deeds, Mohe Tian's brows furrowed deeply. After some thought, he said, "I didn't expect this Jiang Yun to achieve so many great feats. Slaying the Heavenly Demon Emperor is a feat unseen for tens of thousands of years!"
"Brother, there's no need to praise others while belittling yourself. Now that you've broken through to Holy Grade, with the Mahayana Wuliang Body and various divine abilities, I'm sure you can achieve the same." Hearing Mohe Tian praise Jiang Yun, Mohe You retorted unhappily.
In response, Mohe Tian nodded and did not refute. Although Jiang Yun was indeed extraordinary, he would not underestimate himself either. He was confident that if given the same circumstances, he could do what Jiang Yun did.
"Brother, what merit does Jiang Yun have to monopolize two Super Continents? Moreover, on Tianluo Continent, he shows no respect for our clan. Our hidden forces on Tianluo Continent have been completely eradicated by him." With this in mind, Mohe You slowly spoke to Mohe Tian.
"Hehe, Tian'er, Mohe You is right. Our Mohe Ancient Clan's face is not so easily tarnished. Now that you've broken through to Holy Grade, it's time to proclaim our clan's strength to the Great Thousand World. Jiang Yun is a good target." The Grand Elder timely added.
"That's right. Jiang Yun's actions are too overbearing. Even though he is the Demon-Slaying King of the Great Thousand Palace, he is only an Immortal Grade Heavenly Supreme. What right does he have to monopolize two Super Continents? Mohe You, send letters to the forces meddling in Tianluo Continent, tell them Mohe Tian wants to seek justice from Jiang Yun and invite them to join us!" Mohe Tian's words were full of pride and confidence. However, he acknowledged that Jiang Yun now had dozens of Heavenly Supremes under him.
If only the Mohe Ancient Clan acted, even if they won, they would suffer great losses. But if they united with other forces coveting Tianluo Continent, it would be for the best.
Alliances and strategies, Mohe Tian was no mere brute.
Futu Continent, one of the Super Continents in the Great Thousand World.
As a Super Continent, it should have numerous powerful forces, but here, there was only one, the Futu Ancient Clan.
Naming the continent "Futu" indicates the Futu Ancient Clan considered it their territory. Such dominance did not evoke any dissatisfaction.
For they were the Futu Ancient Clan, one of the oldest and most formidable forces in the Great Thousand World. This wasn't an isolated instance; all five great ancient clans operated similarly.
In the central region of Futu Continent stood a majestic city named Futu City, the heart of the continent.
As the central city, Futu City never lacked people. Recently, its popularity peaked, with superpowers from all over gathering for the Futu Ancient Clan's decennial internal martial arts competition.
Above Futu City, a massive space gate shimmered. Beyond it lay the Futu Realm, where the Ancient Clan's ancestral home was situated.
"That Jiang Yun is outrageous, taking our clan's inheritance without returning it. Even if he is the Demon-Slaying King of the Great Thousand Palace, where's our clan's dignity?" A elder with black and white hair said angrily, exuding strong pressure as a formidable Heavenly Supreme.
"Indeed, just a lucky mortal who ascended from a lower plane. How dare he occupy two Super Continents and demand our Grand Elder personally negotiate? Ridiculous!" Another elder, with white hair and a fierce aura, spoke.
"Our arrangements in Tianluo Continent were all destroyed by him. This cannot go unanswered. Mohe Tian of the Mohe Ancient Clan has emerged from seclusion, breaking through to Holy Grade, and intends to ally with Qing Yanjing, posing a united front against Jiang Yun. This is an opportunity!" At this moment, the head elder of the Mysterious Branch, Xuanguang, opened his eyes and casually spoke.
Hearing Xuanguang's words, the head elder of the Mo Branch also opened his eyes. The Elder Pavilion fell into an eerie silence.
Qing Yanjing was the strongest talent in this generation of the Futu Ancient Clan. Not only had she broken through to Earth Supreme at a young age, but her array talent was even more terrifying. Coupled with the clan's most formidable Eight Divine Veins, she was the clan's most promising candidate for Heavenly Supreme.
In the Great Thousand World, spiritual power was the primary cultivation path. A key factor in measuring spiritual power talent was the spirit veins within one's body. The higher the rank of spirit veins, the faster the cultivation speed, and upon breaking into Heavenly Supreme, the more terrifying the power unleashed by the spirit veins.
In the Great Thousand World, having seven or more spirit veins was known as Divine Veins, with one in a billion possessing them. Most were just Seven Divine Veins. Eight Divine Veins were rarer, while the legendary Nine Divine Veins were extremely rare.
When the clan leader of the Futu Ancient Clan was still around, no one dared to target Qing Yanjing. But now, with the leader grievously injured and unconscious, Qing Line's position weakened. The Futu Ancient Clan's prestige dwindled, needing the Mohe Ancient Clan's power to maintain status.
Moreover, Qing Line's talents meant nothing to Mo Line and Xuan Line.
This move would solve the Futu Ancient Clan's declining status and weaken the Qing Line, which Mo Line and Xuan Line highly supported.
Even if the Qing Line opposed, with most elders inclined, they could only be angry but silent.
"Shouldn't we inform the Grand Elder?" A hesitant elderly of the Qing Line spoke.
Hearing this, everyone looked at the Qing Line's four remaining elders. Finally, Xuanguang gravely said, "The Grand Elder is still in the Ancestral Tower, using its power to heal the clan leader. He has to handle many affairs afterward. Let's not trouble him with this. We'll notify him after reaching an agreement with the Mohe Ancient Clan."
"Indeed, indeed."
Seeing the unanimous agreement of the Mo and Xuan Branch elders, the Qing Line's four elders sighed helplessly.
Within the Futu Realm, a secluded courtyard housed a beautiful woman with bright eyes and pearly teeth, standing in the garden. She held a jade water jug from which flowed a spiritual liquid, absorbed quickly by the plants, making the flowers more vibrant and fragrant.
Spirit butterflies danced among the flowers, their beautiful colors mesmerizing, all surrounding the woman.
Everything was harmonious and natural.
At this moment, another beautiful woman hurried into the courtyard. Noticing, the woman in the garden turned her head, wearing a warm, brilliant smile that contained an undertone of melancholy.
"Sister, you're here!"
The woman in the garden was Qing Yanjing, and the newly arrived one was her sister, Qing Xuan.
Qing Xuan approached, speaking softly, "The clan's martial competition is soon. Many powers are gathering in the Futu Realm. Doesn't my sister wish to see the prodigies?"
"Sigh," Qing Yanjing sighed, her eyes brightening only to dim again, her melancholic expression deepening. "I wish I could see our Futu grand event, but with our father gravely injured, how can I have the heart?"
Qing Yanjing turned gracefully, like a beautiful spirit butterfly between the flowers.
Qing Xuan sighed, then weakly smiled, "It's not good to keep sulking. Many talents have emerged in the Great Thousand World, some now in the Futu Realm."
"For instance, in the Western Heaven Continent, someone inherited the Ancient Battle Emperor's legacy, creating the Ancient Battle Emperor Body. He's now called the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, a peak Earth Supreme, dominating many forces. It's said a Heavenly Supreme has predicted his future ascension."
"Also, the Blue-Clad Sword Saint of the Sword Domain single-handedly killed several Demon Emperors. Many say he might become the next Demon-Slaying King."
"The Asura Spear Ye Qing from the Western Underworld Palace."
"The Dharma Protector King Kong Shiluo from the Great Spirit Mountain."
Listening to Qing Xuan's chatter about various prodigies, Qing Yanjing suddenly stopped. Her beautiful eyes gleamed as she turned, staring intently at Qing Xuan. "They are indeed talented, but I'm not interested. Why bring them up?"
The more Qing Yanjing thought, the more suspicious she became. Qing Xuan wasn't usually gossipy. Why today?
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