บท 186: Chapter 185: Hun Tiandi vs. Gu Yuan!
The sudden appearance of this voice immediately made Elder Yao, Elder Wanhuo, and the powerful Yao Clan members guarding the Sacred Medicine Mountain instantly tense up.
"Enemy attack, Yao Clan on alert!"
Elder Wanhuo reacted swiftly, letting out a long howl that echoed throughout the Sacred Medicine Mountain Range, his stern shout reverberating endlessly in the heavens and earth.
Immediately, within the vast mountain range, streaks of light flew out. All the Yao Clan experts appeared at this moment, and instantly, the vast aura surged in the sky.
Over a dozen Dou Shengs appeared, their dou qi roaring like a flood. At any disturbance, their attack, like a torrential downpour, would immediately erupt!
At this moment, Elder Yao's face stiffened slightly. No one noticed the fear in his eyes. The next moment, he looked at the place where the space rippled ahead and murmured in a low voice, "Hun Tiandi!?"
The space rippled, and a vortex slowly took shape. From the vortex, an elegant hand extended, propping against the upper part of the vortex. A figure gracefully walked out, finally appearing under the gaze of all the Yao Clan members.
Hun Tiandi was dressed in grey-white robes, exuding a kind of gentle and friendly aura. If he held a scroll, he would look no different from a scholar.
However, Hun Tiandi's appearance made the expressions of Elder Yao and Elder Wanhuo extremely solemn. Elder Wanhuo's body even trembled slightly.
Hun Tiandi completely ignored the Yao Clan members and strolled leisurely towards the mountaintop where Elder Yao was. While observing his surroundings, he softly said, "Elder Yao, we haven't seen each other in many years. The scenery of the Medicine Realm is still as beautiful as ever."
"Hun Tiandi, what are you doing here? This is not a place you should come to." Hun Tiandi's words instantly made Elder Yao tense up. He stepped forward, bypassing everyone, and directly confronted Hun Tiandi, his expression unprecedentedly solemn.
The person before him was the strongest on the continent, a Nine-Star Dou Sheng at the peak, a supreme soul powerhouse at the Emperor realm. Aside from the Gu Clan's leader Gu Yuan, who could match him, there was no equal.
What was even more alarming was that even the Yao Clan's protective formation could not guarantee dealing with Hun Tiandi. This was a truly terrifying individual capable of annihilating a clan single-handedly.
"There is no place in this world that I should not go to." Seeing the tense Elder Yao, Hun Tiandi chuckled lightly. At this moment, he acted as if he were the master of the Medicine Realm, his words filled with dominance.
As he spoke, his gaze slowly swept across below.
Anyone touched by his gaze felt an uncontrollable chill emanate from deep within their souls. Although his gaze seemed gentle, beneath that gentleness was a surging, emotionless coldness, as if everything in the world was mere grass to him.
"Hun Tiandi, our Yao Clan did not invite you here. Trespassing into another clan's territory goes against the iron rules that not even Gu Yuan would break!" Elder Yao, facing Hun Tiandi, mentioned Gu Yuan, hoping to instill some caution in the other party and make him leave the Medicine Realm.
Among the clans, Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi always kept each other in check, constantly monitoring each other. Otherwise, with a Nine-Star Dou Sheng at the peak, the clans wouldn't remain this stable.
"You don't need to bring up Gu Yuan to pressure me. Whatever I, Hun Tiandi, decide to do, not even Gu Yuan can stop me!" Hun Tiandi's face suddenly turned cold as he spoke, causing Elder Yao to shiver.
"I heard from Hun Xu that the Yao Clan has a Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus in storage. I came today to make a deal." Judging the situation to be right, Hun Tiandi slowly revealed his purpose.
Indeed, aiming to restrain Gu Yuan and distract the Gu Clan was his true objective. Taking advantage of the opportunity to gain benefits from the Yao Clan was also desirable.
"Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus!"
"Hun Xu!!!"
Upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words, Elder Wanhuo took a sharp breath. The Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus was the main ingredient for the Nine-Colored Golden Elixir, a miracle medicine that could bring the dead back to life, known as the number one healing elixir in the Dou Qi Continent.
Of course, no one in the Dou Qi Continent could currently refine the Nine-Colored Golden Elixir, but its seeds could be used to refine the lower-grade Nine-Colored Mysterious Elixir, also a top-tier healing elixir in the world.
The Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus had only been possessed twice throughout the long history of the Dou Qi Continent. One instance was in the hands of the Medicine Emperor, who used it to make the Nine-Colored Golden Elixir, while the other remained with the Yao Clan as one of their important reserves.
Thus, upon hearing Hun Tiandi's target was the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus, both Elder Yao and Elder Wanhuo were shocked.
While inwardly relieved, Elder Yao also gritted his teeth in hatred towards Hun Xu for "leaking" this information.
Simultaneously, another doubt arose in Elder Yao's mind: Why would Hun Tiandi, with such an overwhelming presence, invade the Medicine Realm to demand the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus? Could it be that a significant figure in the Hun Clan was severely injured?
"Elder Yao, my patience is limited. Will you give the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus or not?"
As Elder Yao pondered, Hun Tiandi's face suddenly grew cold, the sky dimming around them.
The vast energy of heaven and earth roared behind him, connecting the heavens and earth. It was like an endless tide of energy from a distance, with the continuous sound of waves crashing.
The power of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng could form this vast, hundred-year rarity energy tide with a single thought. Hun Tiandi's current display made Elder Yao's face incredibly solemn.
He had no doubt that if a conflict arose, he would instantly be crushed under this terrible pressure.
"All members of the Yao Clan, activate the Transformational Heavenly Medicine Array!" Sensing Hun Tiandi's actions, Elder Wanhuo immediately called out.
"Buzz, buzz!"
The elders of the Yao Clan didn't hesitate at all, quickly casting beams of light that shot into the mountains. Instantly, the mountain range trembled, and giant beams of light broke through the mountains, finally forming a massive strange array in the sky.
"Wait!"
Just as the array was about to be completed, Elder Yao's stern shout made everyone pause.
Then, he looked at Hun Tiandi and said, "I can give you the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus, but you must promise to leave the Medicine Realm immediately after obtaining it!"
"Patriarch…" Hearing Elder Yao's words, Elder Wanhuo reluctantly glanced at him.
Elder Yao turned and sternly said, "Medicinal herbs can be found again, but if the ancestral protection formation is lost, it would be our great sin!"
Elder Wanhuo trembled all over, eventually retreating sullenly behind Elder Yao.
Seeing this, Hun Tiandi chuckled mockingly, "Elder Yao, you need not be so nervous. Even if the Yao Clan perishes, I can still get the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus. Since I'm here to negotiate, I'm not targeting the Yao Clan."
Hun Tiandi's explanation inexplicably made Elder Yao feel relieved. Although it didn't guarantee that the crisis was resolved, it did bring some peace of mind.
Recognizing the overwhelming odds, Elder Yao took out a jade box from his spatial ring. Inside was a Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus, pristine as jade. Its center radiated nine colors, and even after tens of thousands of years, it still seemed alive, emitting a faint fragrance.
Hun Tiandi observed this interestingly. At his level, ordinary items were ineffective. Only rare treasures like the Netherworld Lotus Flame, the Void Swallowing Flame, and the Nine-Heaven Lightning held value. Naturally, the twelve-colored Nine-Petal Lotus attracted his curiosity.
"Here you go!"
Reluctantly taking a last glance at the jade box in his hand, Elder Yao decisively pushed it towards Hun Tiandi.
Hun Tiandi watched calmly. At this moment, a barely noticeable glimmer of joy flashed in his eyes, quickly masked by a light laugh. His figure flickered towards the flying jade box.
"Gu Yuan, when did you start sneaking around?"
"Boom—"
In the void, two jade-like hands collided, without an earth-shattering noise, only the silent breaking of spatial lines and an overflowing destructive force.
If not for the Medicine Realm's space being reinforced over thousands of years, the clash would have torn the space apart.
"Clan Head Gu Yuan!" Seeing this scene, Elder Yao visibly relaxed and commanded the Dou Sheng elder behind him, "Protect the Sacred Medicine Mountain, do not let it be affected."
"Yes!"
In the void, two figures engaged fiercely, trading hundreds of blows within a few breaths. Space was born and annihilated within their hands, and even an Eight-Star Dou Sheng would be seriously injured by the resulting fluctuations.
After clashing again, Hun Tiandi grabbed the jade box holding the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus, his figure reappearing far away. Looking at the finally revealed Gu Yuan, he said, "Gu Yuan, why aren't you staying in the Gu Realm? What brings you to the Yao Clan?"
"Hmph!" Seeing his failed attempt, Gu Yuan snorted coldly, glaring at Hun Tiandi, "If you can go anywhere, why shouldn't I?"
"Oh~~~" Hearing this, Hun Tiandi snickered, mocking, "We've known each other for a thousand years. How come you've never come to visit me in the Hun Realm?"
"…"
At Hun Tiandi's words, Gu Yuan was momentarily speechless. Why not go to the Hun Realm? To avoid ending up like Xiao Xuan.
Xiao Xuan was formidable, reigning over an era, yet he was besieged and killed by the Hun Clan. Gu Yuan didn't consider himself at Xiao Xuan's level and wasn't ready to join him. He still aimed to break through to Dou Di and lead the Gu Clan to prosperity!
Taking a deep breath, Gu Yuan retorted, "And you have never set foot in my Gu Realm in a thousand years!"
"Gu Yuan, rest assured, the opportunity will come soon!" Unlike Gu Yuan, Hun Tiandi's eyes shone mischievously as he stared at Gu Yuan meaningfully.
Hearing Hun Tiandi's words, Gu Yuan felt a sudden foreboding. However, he soon dismissed it, coldly glaring at Hun Tiandi, "Hun Tiandi, you forced the Yao Clan today, which you shouldn't have. Leave the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus and I will let you go!"
"Let me go?" Hearing Gu Yuan, Hun Tiandi seemed amused, retorting, "You don't have the power, Gu Yuan!"
"Tear—"
With that, Hun Tiandi immediately tore open a space rift, turning to Gu Yuan, "If you have the guts, follow me!" With these words, he ignored Gu Yuan's grim expression and stepped into the spatial passage.
Inside the passage, a flash of dark fire seemed to mock Gu Yuan.
After Hun Tiandi left, the spatial passage indeed remained open in the Medicine Realm's space.
Gu Yuan, with a grim face, watched Hun Tiandi's departure without any action.
"Hun Tiandi is cunning, the space passage must be trapped. We mustn't fall for it!" Evidently sensing his own lack of momentum, Gu Yuan, hands behind his back, staring at the passage, said solemnly.
Seeing this, Elder Yao knew the Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus was irretrievably lost. He sighed deeply, then turned to Gu Yuan, "Thank you, Clan Head Gu Yuan, for helping the Yao Clan."
"No problem. It's baffling why Hun Tiandi, who hasn't left the Hun Realm for a thousand years, suddenly came to the Medicine Realm today." Gu Yuan waved, puzzled.
"Hun Tiandi took our Twelve-Colored Nine-Petal Lotus. Is someone in the Hun Clan severely injured?" Elder Yao speculated.
Hearing this, Gu Yuan's heart skipped. Could Hun Tiandi's injury have worsened after a thousand years, forcing him to act desperately?
If true, Hun Tiandi would be at his weakest, an opportune moment to eliminate him.
Scanning the spatial passage, Gu Yuan grew suspicious again.
During their earlier clash, Hun Tiandi showed no signs of weakness. Plus, with the Void Swallowing Flame, if he ventured in, he might be trapped.
Shaking his head, Gu Yuan decided to return and closely monitor the Hun Clan before making any moves.
"Hun Tiandi went too far indeed. I'll return and convene with the clans to denounce him collectively, hopefully reclaiming the lost item for the Yao Clan."
Despite his suspicions, Gu Yuan outwardly condemned Hun Tiandi and then bid farewell to Elder Yao, tearing open a spatial rift to return to the Gu Clan.
"Patriarch..." After the two left, the spatial passage also vanished, and Elder Wanhuo came to Elder Yao, hesitantly asking.
"Patriarch, will Clan Head Gu Yuan's method work?"
Hearing this, Elder Yao sneered, "Do you really think Gu Yuan is a good person who would confront Hun Tiandi for our clan?"
Elder Yao's blunt words made Elder Wanhuo speechless. Seeing this, Elder Yao continued, "Remember the Xiao Clan? Their relationship with the Gu Clan was close, but in their darkest hour, did you see Gu Yuan? Did the Gu Clan extend a hand? But when it came to reaping the benefits, the Gu Clan was eager enough!"
"Birds of a feather!"
With a cold laugh, Elder Yao, visibly upset, left.
Elder Wanhuo sighed helplessly, instructing people to soothe the Yao Clan members' emotions.
While Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan were confronting in the Medicine Realm, a Hun Clan army, led by the Void Swallowing Flame, quietly headed to the Flame Realm.
In the dark space, the Four Demon Saints of the Hun Clan led numerous Hun Clan experts, gathered silently. Roughly estimated, this force consisted of thirty to forty Dou Shengs, almost the majority of the Hun Clan's strength.
Most importantly, among them floated four dark coffins, emitting dense black mist and an eerie, chilling aura.
This was another trump card of the Hun Clan: four Eight-Star Dou Sheng level living dead.
Currently, only Hun Tiandi remained in the Hun Clan to distract other clans. If the Gu Clan attacked, their plan would be exposed, and Hun Tiandi would be at risk of being besieged.
But, Gu Yuan was cautious and wouldn't risk invading the Hun Realm.
This was the biggest difference between Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi.
Hun Tiandi was decisive, once deciding on a target, he'd act swiftly, giving no room for resistance, with a significant appetite for risk.
Hun Tiandi dared to strike the Xiao Clan when they were weakened despite their formidable strength and Gu Clan's alliance. This showed Hun Tiandi's all-or-nothing mentality.
Though he succeeded, killing Xiao Xuan and destroying the Xiao Clan, he was also gravely injured, the Hun Clan suffering great losses.
This was the weakest moment in the Hun Clan's history. If the Gu Clan attacked now, it would be a disaster.
But Hun Tiandi gambled correctly; Gu Yuan's reaction was within his expectations.
Thus, the last potential obstacle on the Dou Qi Continent was eliminated.
This time, he aimed to decisively destroy the Flame Clan, giving them no chance to resist.
"Boom—"
A faint sound echoed, and Void Swallowing Flame appeared. Instantly, dozens of gazes fixated on him, filled with unprecedented fervor.
Seeing this, Void Swallowing Flame calmly said, "Awaken the Soul Heavens, set up the Death Domain Formation. When the time comes, I will devour the entire Flame Realm, and you will annihilate all living forces of the Flame Clan."
"Yes!"
Hearing Void Swallowing Flame, everyone's eyes gleamed with bloodthirsty light as they replied in unison.
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