บท 206: Chapter 205: Each Has Their Plans!
"Then strive to break through to Dou Di!"
Hearing Xiao Xuan's encouraging expectations beside his ear, Xiao Yan was slightly stunned. He gazed intently at Xiao Xuan, nodding seriously, his eyes showing unprecedented determination.
"Ancestor, take care. Xiao Yan will certainly find a way to release you from this!"
Xiao Yan earnestly said to Xiao Xuan. As soon as his words fell, the surrounding space started to fluctuate violently. An irresistible suction force emerged from the surrounding space, as if it was forcibly pulling him into another dimension.
Feeling the sudden change, Gu Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan with her beautiful eyes and said softly, "Brother Xiao Yan, it's time."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded and held Gu Xun'er's hand. He glanced at Xiao Xuan one last time. The next moment, the surrounding space cracked open, and with a surge of suction force, it swallowed both Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er.
Seeing Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er disappearing, Xiao Xuan smiled contentedly and sighed softly, muttering to himself, "Forefathers of the Xiao clan, you must bless this little one. The fate of the Xiao clan, whether it is to be destroyed or revitalized, depends entirely on him."
In the Gu Realm, in the sky above the vast mountains, several figures stood in the air, all looking at the undulating, wave-like space ahead with slightly furrowed brows.
"Clan Leader Gu Yuan, when exactly will Xiao Yan come out? It's been four months since the arrival of Hun Tiandi. If Xiao Yan doesn't come out soon, Hun Tiandi probably won't have much patience left!"
Lei Ying's eyes were fixed on the entrance to the Heavenly Tomb in front of him. He slightly frowned and turned to ask Gu Yuan beside him.
Behind him, Yao Dan's expression flickered. Although it was somewhat unethical, Yao Dan hoped Hun Tiandi would tear up the ticket. This way, the ancient jade in Xiao Yan's hands wouldn't easily fall into the hands of the Hun clan.
Ultimately, it might end up in the hands of Gu Yuan, which would exponentially increase the difficulty for either the Hun clan or the Gu clan to collect all the ancient jade.
Perhaps then, the situation would return to the initial seven clans co-existing, only this time it would be reduced from seven clans to four.
By doing so, the Yao clan wouldn't have to risk extermination by waging war against the Hun clan.
Among the three-clan alliance, the Yao clan was the least willing to go to war with the Hun clan. They were the weakest, and facing the Hun clan, their survival was uncertain.
As long as a Dou Di didn't emerge, the strength of both sides would guarantee at least a hundred years of peace.
"Judging by the time they were sent in, they should be coming out these days." Gu Yuan's gaze was calm, looking indifferently at the void ahead.
He had also been very busy during this time, traveling to the destroyed realms of the three clans to check whether the Hun clan had left any information behind, attempting to deduce their approximate strength.
He wasn't surprised that the Hun clan silently exterminated the Ling clan and the Shi clan, as the Gu clan had similar strength. However, the Yan clan's extermination raised his caution.
In the end, he obtained nothing. The realms of the three clans turned into desolate dead lands, the former prosperity vanished, resembling a ghostly place.
Hun Tiandi hadn't participated personally in the Yan clan's extermination battle. Based on Huo Jin's strength, it shouldn't be possible for there to be no reaction at all. Even with Nihility Devouring Flame around, it wouldn't be enough!
Gu Yuan speculated that the Hun clan must be hiding some unknown power. Based solely on the forces that came to the Gu Realm initially, it wouldn't be sufficient.
Such speculations made Gu Yuan even more heavy-hearted.
At this moment, the space ahead suddenly cracked open, and a black spatial rift appeared. Spatial fluctuations emerged, and a man and a woman appeared step by step in this area, drawing the attention of everyone present.
"Xiao Yan, Xun'er." Seeing the two appearing together, many people's eyes paused on them, then focused slightly, revealing a hint of astonishment.
Everyone present was at least a Five-Star Dou Saint. With their eyesight, they could naturally see Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er's current strength at a glance.
Gu Xun'er had advanced to the pinnacle of Half-Saints, while Xiao Yan had truly broken through to Dou Saint. This was a vast improvement compared to when they hadn't entered the Heavenly Tomb and Xiao Yan was only a Nine-Star Dou Zun.
But how was this possible?
Some elders exchanged glances, the shock on their faces unmistakable. They had already explored the wonders of the Heavenly Tomb, but advancing directly from Dou Zun to Dou Saint was incredibly unrealistic.
Could it be because of Xiao Xuan?
"Um, if you're here to pick someone up, this formation seems a bit too grand, doesn't it?"
As soon as Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er emerged and saw the numerous elders of the Gu clan, including Gu Yuan, their expressions became quite colorful.
"How did you do it?" Yao Dan licked his lips and couldn't help but ask.
"And this person is?" Meeting Yao Dan for the first time, Xiao Yan didn't know who this white-haired elder was, so he frowned and looked at Gu Yuan.
"This is the clan leader of the Yao clan, Yao Dan." Seeing this, Gu Yuan softly explained to the two of them.
"Yao clan?" Hearing the name, Xiao Yan's expression changed abruptly, becoming cold.
Noticing the change in Xiao Yan's expression, Yao Dan's face stiffened slightly. He naturally understood the reason behind Xiao Yan's sudden change and could only smile wryly and shake his head.
"And this is the clan leader of the Lei Clan, Lei Ying!" The change in their expressions didn't stop Gu Yuan. He immediately pointed to Lei Ying beside him.
This time, Xiao Yan's face showed surprise as he turned to Lei Ying and cupped his hands in a salute.
"Hahaha, such a fine young man from the Xiao clan. Not one of my Lei clan brats can match you. The Xiao clan is indeed fortunate!" Lei Ying raised his head and laughed heartily, his laughter like thunder resonating.
"Clan Leader Lei Ying is too kind!" Xiao Yan replied modestly, shaking his head with a sigh. "If it weren't for Ancestor Xiao Xuan's assistance, how could I achieve what I have today?"
Hearing this, everyone present was momentarily stunned. Then, they smiled wryly and shook their heads, their admiration for Xiao Xuan reaching its peak.
No wonder he was once the strongest on the Battle Qi continent. Even after so many years of death, he still possessed such terrifying abilities.
Ignoring the reactions of others, Xiao Yan looked at Gu Yuan seriously. "Uncle Gu Yuan, has something happened?"
After learning the identities of Lei Ying and Yao Dan, Xiao Yan realized that something must have happened, and it was significant. Otherwise, how could the heads of two major clans be so free to come to the Gu clan to greet him?
If he didn't have this sharp intuition, he would have fallen in his countless life-and-death crises over the years.
"The Ling clan, the Shi clan, the Yan clan are gone," Gu Yuan nodded slowly, looking at Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er with a somber tone.
"What?" Hearing the news, Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er's pupils shrank dramatically, exclaiming in shock.
"So, only Xiao clan's ancient jade in my possession remains?" Before Gu Yuan could finish, Xiao Yan's expression turned serious as he muttered quietly.
Then he abruptly reacted, looking at Gu Yuan with anxiety. "Uncle, the Xiao clan—"
"Yes, Hun Tiandi has captured your father. He is using him as leverage to exchange for the ancient jade in your possession." Before Xiao Yan could finish, Gu Yuan nodded and revealed the news that left Xiao Yan stunned.
"Father..." Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt as though the wind had been taken out of his sails as he pursed his lips, eyes filled with coldness, fists clenched tightly.
As expected, Hun Tiandi intended to use his father to exchange for the ancient jade.
"Brother Xiao Yan..." Seeing Xiao Yan clench his fist, silent and motionless, Gu Xun'er worriedly held his hand.
Upon emerging, Xiao Yan was instantly faced with such heavy news, and the joy of breaking through to Dou Saint after inheriting the last bloodline power from Xiao Xuan was completely wiped out.
From great joy to great sorrow, if Xiao Yan hadn't been tempered by numerous challenges over the years, he might have been lost and despondent by now.
"Xiao Yan, what are your thoughts?" Gu Yuan asked calmly, looking at the silent Xiao Yan.
At this moment, everyone shifted their gaze to Xiao Yan. This piece of ancient jade was their last bargaining chip. Some wanted to prevent Hun Tiandi from easily collecting all the ancient jade, as it would significantly reduce many variables.
Everyone's thoughts were different, but all eyes were focused on Xiao Yan, waiting for his decision.
Despite the staring gazes, Xiao Yan furrowed his brows slightly before speaking in a low, unwavering voice, "I must save my father!" Although his voice was not loud, it carried an immovable determination.
"If you let Hun Tiandi open Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Mansion, you should realize the consequences." Yao Dan's tone was serious, inevitably carrying some urgency.
Xiao Yan remained silent but continued to shake his head. The most important person in his world was undoubtedly Xiao Zhan. He would never abandon his father.
"Clan Leader Yao Dan, the ancient jade belongs to the Xiao clan and Xiao Yan. He has the right to decide." Sensing the change in Yao Dan's tone, Gu Xun'er frowned slightly, standing solemnly beside Xiao Yan.
Hearing this, Yao Dan trembled slightly. Although Xiao Yan had broken through to Dou Saint, he still looked down on him. But Gu Xun'er was different; in some ways, she represented the will of the Gu Clan.
With no other choice, he turned his hopeful gaze toward Gu Yuan.
Gu Yuan, seeing Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er's firm stance, sighed with a 'wry smile.' "The current strategy is for everyone to quickly gather their forces. When the time comes, we must snatch some ancient jade back from the Hun clan!"
Hearing this, everyone trembled slightly, realizing that a full-scale war with the Hun clan was near.
"Uncle, the Hun clan is powerful. We should ally with all the forces we can on the continent to fight them, especially the Pill Tower, which is a strong ally." Xiao Yan said seriously, looking at Gu Yuan.
"Pill Tower..." Gu Yuan pondered. "Pill Tower is indeed a good ally, but I am unsure if they will agree."
"I have a good relationship with them. During this time, I can go to Pill Tower to contact them." Xiao Yan continued, realizing that within this three-clan alliance, he was a lone figure, only half an insider of the Gu Clan. He needed to establish his significance within the alliance.
"Good, do it quickly. The news of your emergence cannot be hidden from the Hun Clan; our time is limited." Gu Yuan nodded, agreeing with Xiao Yan's suggestion.
The Pill Tower Patriarch was a Six-Star Dou Saint, a rare talent among the clans. Adding to their chances of victory was certainly advantageous.
After a while, everyone dispersed to gather their forces, preparing for the decisive battle with the Hun clan.
Standing at the peak of the Holy Mountain, Gu Yuan watched the retreating figures, his eyes gleaming with an inexplicable light.
He could have forcibly taken Xiao Yan's ancient jade. This would ensure Hun Tiandi wouldn't open the Ancient Emperor's Mansion so easily. But he didn't do it.
Although Hun Tiandi collecting all eight ancient jades posed a great danger, it also presented an opportunity. Gu Yuan had been at the peak of a Nine-Star Dou Saint for a millennium.
For a thousand years, ancient jade had remained divided. No one had the chance to gather all the jade, explore the Ancient Emperor's Mansion, or seize the opportunity to become an emperor. But now, Hun Tiandi was on the verge of doing it.
This might also be his chance. As a fellow peak Nine-Star Dou Saint, he didn't consider himself inferior to Hun Tiandi. When the time came to explore the Ancient Emperor's Mansion and vie for the emperor's essence pill, their chances would be equal.
For a slim hope of becoming an emperor, Gu Yuan decided to take this risk.
This was a dim space filled with black mist hovering in the sky. The cold and sinister energy permeated every corner of this place.
In the deep part of the space, above a dark palace, a figure sat cross-legged in the air. Black flames continuously seeped from within him, making him look like a black hole, devouring everything in its path.
Around him floated seven different types of flames: Eight Desolate Extinguishing Flames, Red Lotus Karmic Fire, Nine Netherworld Golden Ancestral Flame, Tortoise Spirit Ground Fire, Wind Fury Dragon Flame, Yin-Yang Twin Flames, and Volcanic Stone Flame. These were treasures of the three clans, all now taken by Yun Yi.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a gust of wind emerged from Yun Yi's body, followed by an eruption of black flames that devoured the many different flames around.
These flames instinctively resisted the devouring. However, upon encountering these black flames, they seemed to meet their nemesis and were entirely absorbed.
Within the black flames, traces of the essence from those unique flames were extracted and devoured, transforming into pure energy streaming into Yun Yi's body.
As energy surged in, so did Yun Yi's aura, rising silently.
With the additional energy, it not only flowed into his cells, but the extremely pure fighting energy further tempered Yun Yi's body, making his already formidable body even stronger at a slow pace.
This strengthening also expanded his meridians.
This indicated the disappearance of his bottleneck and a substantial increase in his power. This was only the beginning. By the end, his strength would certainly reach an impressive level.
(Chapter ends)
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