The space violently twisted, completely sealing off this area. Any spatial fluctuations were unable to penetrate even the slightest… Xiao Yan’s face turned cold as he turned his head, gazing at the place where the spatial fluctuations originated. He saw that behind Jiufeng, a massive Heavenly Phoenix illusory shadow soared through the sky, and the entire sky was shrouded beneath this Heavenly Phoenix illusory shadow. The spatial fluctuations also emanated from within its body. “It seems that the next patriarch of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is going to change…” Seeing Xiao Yan’s sinister gaze, Jiufeng’s heart trembled. She then roared, “Hun Yu, why haven’t you made your move yet!” Beside her, hearing Jiufeng’s roar, a chilling sneer appeared on Hun Yu’s face. Gripping his hand, a scroll appeared in his palm. He then squeezed it, causing it to burst. As the scroll exploded, a powerful spatial fluctuation diffused from it, ultimately entering Jiufeng’s body entirely. “Condense.” Receiving this powerful spatial fluctuation, Jiufeng’s hand suddenly slashed across the void in front of her, and a spatial crack spread out, eventually forming a pitch-black spatial void. A terrifying aura, like a storm, swept out from within the void. Feeling this overflowing terrifying aura, everyone’s expression changed as they exclaimed, “A half-saint expert?!” Xiao Yan’s face darkened. So these guys hadn’t given up and still wanted to summon a powerful clansman here. “We can’t let them succeed!” Cold light flashed in Xiao Yan’s eyes as he waved his sleeve, and a surge of flame erupted from it, condensing into a ferocious fire beast that rushed towards the spatial crack. “Chi!” The high-temperature engulfed fire beast flickered, appearing outside the spatial crack. However, before it could explode, a pale, bony hand suddenly reached out from the crack, snatching hold of the fire beast. Black fog surged, corroding it into nothingness. “Cough, cough, Hun Yu, I didn’t expect you couldn’t deal with that boy from the Xiao Clan,” a hoarse and continuously coughing voice emerged from the spatial crack, along with a dried-up, white skeleton-like hand. Following that, an old man clad in gray-white robes slowly stepped out of the crack, emerging under the watchful eyes of all. The old man’s figure was hunched, holding a skull cane in his hand. His sunken eyes flickered with two eerie green lights, giving people a sense of grim strangeness. “There was an unexpected turn of events; otherwise, I wouldn’t have used the spatial scroll.” Hearing the old man, Hun Yu frowned and looked at Xiao Yan, saying, “He cultivated for a month inside the Bodhi Tree, and his strength soared to the peak of the Ninth Shift. Moreover, he has some Bodhi Seeds in his hands. To capture him, only Elder Gu You can do it.” “Oh?” Hearing this, the old man Gu You blinked slightly, and then his glowing-green eyes turned towards Xiao Yan. A strange smile appeared on his dry face: “I didn’t expect this boy to have such an opportunity.”
Facing Gu You’s scrutiny, Xiao Yan’s brow slightly furrowed, and he took a deep breath. Today, he would finally be facing a true half-saint expert.
“These scoundrels, actually summoning a powerful clansman!” Guyue watched this scene, exclaiming in shock and anger. The face of Gu Qingyang also turned very serious. Clenching his hand, another scroll appeared in his palm and was quickly crushed. Yet, to their surprise, after crushing the scroll, no spatial rift appeared.
“No use, the space here has been sealed by Jiufeng’s summoning of the Heavenly Phoenix. Without her permission, any spatial fluctuation cannot get through.” Xun’er gently shook her head, whispering softly.
“Turns out, some youngsters from the Ancient Clan are here too.” Gu You’s gaze shifted away from Xiao Yan and onto Xun’er and the others, and he smiled, saying, “Elder Gu You, don’t dawdle with them. Time delays breed changes. Capture Xiao Yan first.”
“Old bones like me, once out, there should be no rushing,” Gu You shook his head, responding to Huanyu’s urging. Though he said that, he moved his cane, stepping over the air, and several blurs brought him near Xiao Yan. The skeletal face grinned nastily at the latter, speaking, “I didn’t think someone like you would appear after the Xiao Clan’s Bloodline powers waned. It’s quite surprising. Many experts of our Clan have fallen by your hand till today. Your fame is now quite resounding within the Soul Clan.”
Xiao Yan’s face remained impassive, sensing overwhelming pressure from Gu You. Despite being at the peak of the Ninth Revolving Dou Zun, he wasn’t a true Dou Sage, and compared to Gu You, the difference in strength was substantial indeed.
“Gu You, you can also call me the Second Sovereign. This title, though old, might sound familiar to you. But after I ascended to half-sage, I prefer being called Saint Gu You.” Said Gu You with a raspy voice.
“Second Sovereign.” Xiao Yan’s eyelids twitched. So this old fellow was the soul clan’s Second Great Sovereign. Truly, the stronger the title, the greater the power. I wonder what kind of level the so-called Supreme Sovereign would be. Perhaps, a genuine fighting sage? If so, calling him Grand Sagely Sovereign would indeed be more fitting…
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan’s heart sank slightly. The soul clan’s power was truly formidable. To rival them, anything less than a fighting sage would find self-preservation quite difficult. “Once this is over, immediately refine the Bodhi Heart. Only by advancing to half-sage will I no longer fear the Hall of Souls.” Tightening his fist, ever since becoming a fighter, he had seized every opportunity due to the disregard of the Hall of Souls, improving himself to survive the increasingly stronger fighters sent by the Hall. Now, it was time for him to take the initiative.
“Alright, done with the pleasantries—haven’t rambled so much in a long while. Junior of the Xiao Clan, next, are you coming back with us to the Soul Clan, or shall we fight first?” said Gu You with a cough, his emerald-green eyes looking toward Xiao Yan.
With a frigid look, Xiao Yan shuddered, extending a pair of azure and crimson bone wings from his back. Seeing the wings, the eyes of the Heaven Demon Phoenix members twitched, sensing a familiar aura.
“Xun’er, can you block him for a moment?” asked Xiao Yan turning to Xun’er.
“Mm.” Nodding, she moved in front of Xiao Yan, tribal marks glowing on her forehead and her aura skyrocketed, golden flames filling her eyes.
“Be careful,” whispered Xiao Yan, retreating rapidly. Swinging his arms, five flames formed in front of him. Clearly, he realized defeating Saint Gu You would require using his strongest techniques.
“Another fusion of Alien Flames, huh?” Noticing Xiao Yan, Gu You’s dry skin trembled slightly. He’d heard in the Soul Clan about the power of fusing Alien Flames. It was because of this that some great Soul Clan soldiers had been beaten.
“Curious to see if your fusion really lives up to its fearsome reputation.” Brave from the mastery and his half-sage strength, Gu You had ample reason to feel confident. At such a gap, even celestial-level techniques would not suffice, but it never occurred to him that previous Soul Clan soldiers who fought Xiao Yan shared this sentiment…
“Xun’er from the Ancient Clan, possessor of divine blood, known as the most perfect among the Ancient Clan…” Gu You looked at nearby Xun’er, smiling drily, “Truly formidable potential, but you’re not my match yet!”
His words barely faded as his figure vanished oddly. Seeing this, Xun’er’s complexion changed, she leapt back, her golden-flame-enveloped hand slamming the space fiercely.
A blow struck, warping the space, as Gu You’s hunched figure appeared. “Heh, nice perception. No wonder the most potent member of the Ancient Clan…”
Caught by Xun’er, Gu You cackled. His arm, like a venomous pincer, spiraled and clashed forcefully with Xun’er’s hands.
*Bang.* A terrifying heated wind swept across the sky; Gu You stood firm, while Xun’er grunted, reeling back, steadying quickly. Forming a lotus-like complex seal, brilliant golden flames, like the sun, burst out of Xun’er, igniting the skies.
Watching Xun’er’s explosion of golden flames, Gu You’s face revealed amazement. “Golden Sky-Consuming Flame, ranking fourth on the Heavenly Flame List, the inheritance of the Ancient Clan. Unbelievable, a girl subdued it…”
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