“With big brother Xiao Yan now at the two-star Dou Sage level and your combat power far surpassing this rank, you are quite similar to that Hun Feng. If you really were to fight, who would come out on top is still uncertain.” Xuner smiled charmingly as she spoke. Xiao Yan chuckled but did not take it lightly in his heart. The people of the Soul Clan were not benevolent, and for this Hun Feng to be one of the best, and even considered the next Patriarch of the Soul Clan, was a testament to his fearsomeness. Xiao Yan understood that this man would be a formidable enemy. “You ancient races, why have you only sent a few people?” Xiao Yan pulled back his thoughts and suddenly asked. He found that whether it was the Soul, Ancient, or Flame Clans, they had each only sent a handful of people. “Conquering the Clear Lotus Demon Flame is not dependent on numbers. When entering the space, it would be better if you did not bring these people in. Otherwise, the loss would be unbearable,” Gu Qingyang glanced at the elite members behind Xiao Yan from the Heaven Alliance. They were numerous and formidable, but he could only shake his head helplessly. “Ah…” Hearing this, Xiao Yan, Pharmacist Elder, and others all looked stunned. “That space has, after thousands of years, become a lair of dragons and tigers. Even half-sage strength can barely guarantee survival there,” Gu Nanhai, clad in blue robes, stated with a smile. “Thank you for the reminder.” Xiao Yan secretly felt lucky. They lacked experience compared to these ancient races, and without the warnings from Xuner, they could have suffered heavy casualties. “Our ancient races have their own rules: those with power beyond the peak five-star Dou Sages cannot act freely. That’s why the dispatched people haven’t exceeded the five-star limit.” Xuner explained softly.
“I see.” Xiao Yan then understood. He had been puzzled about why, after destroying an important branch of the Soul Palace, no powerful figures from the Soul Clan had been sent to deal with him. Now he understood why. Currently, the only one from the Soul Palace that made him wary was the Palace Master himself. But, preoccupied with subduing the Clear Lotus Demon Flame, he had no time to deal with Xiao Yan. Thus, even with such a significant loss, the Soul Palace had remained silent. “The Clear Lotus Demon Flame is tremendously powerful. Whoever subdues it will gain a massive advantage. Yet, relying solely on those below the rank of five-star Dou Sage, it would be quite challenging to subdue it. No wonder the Clear Lotus Demon Flame has remained unclaimed for thousands of years,” Xiao Yan’s gaze shimmered. This restriction was not beneficial to the ancient races, yet they seemed intent on being troublemakers. The Clear Lotus Demon Flame was too powerful; even if they couldn’t get it, they wouldn’t let anyone else have it. “Haha, Fire Light Elder, I didn’t expect the Flame Clan to send even you this time,” Gu Nanhai turned his gaze to the silent Fire Light trio and said with a laugh. Hearing this, the purple-robed elder’s eyebrows twitched slightly before he said calmly, “The Clan Leader instructed that it’s best to keep the Clear Lotus Demon Flame in its masterless state. That way, it’s good for everyone.” Though Fire Light’s words were calm, Xiao Yan could sense a hint of hostility. Upon hearing this, Gu Nanhai shook his head wryly. “Fire Light Elder, do you also think our Ancient Clan had something to do with the disappearance of the Spirit Clan?”
Fire Light fell silent, and Fire Radiance exchanged a glance with the red-clad woman beside him, neither saying a word.
“This matter is unverifiable, but the suspicion is greatest toward the Ancient and Soul Clans. Some vigilance is necessary. Our Flame Clan does not want the same fate as the Spirit Clan,” Fire Light remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, waving his hand dismissively. He turned and left, with Fire Radiance following, shrugging helplessly at Xiao Yan.
Sighing, Gu Nanhai watched Fire Light leave, his brows furrowed tightly. “Looks like the disappearance of the Spirit Clan has created a rift among the ancient races, hasn’t it?” Witnessing this, Xiao Yan pondered. If one of the Ancient or Soul Clans was the culprit, he naturally suspected the latter. The Spirit Clan disappeared silently, leaving no trace, not even detectable by the many high-ranking clansmen. This made them suspect, as only the Ancient and Soul Clans could have eradicated the entire Spirit Clan so seamlessly!
“Most likely, the Soul Clan did it to create mutual distrust and prevent any alliance between the ancient races,” Xuner glanced at the Soul Palace Master and whispered.
“Without evidence, no one will believe us,” Gu Nanhai shook his head, somewhat helpless, and swept his gaze around. “With the Clear Lotus Demon Flame emerging, the Lightning, Medicine, and Rock Clans must also be on their way. They might arrive soon.”
“Medicine Clan…” Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s eyes flickered, and he looked at Pharmacist Elder, seeing a complex expression in his eyes.
“For now, let’s wait quietly for the right moment to enter the space and try to subdue the Clear Lotus Demon Flame,” Gu Nanhai sighed, folding his hands behind his back and gazing at the distant, distorted sky.
Terrifying heat continuously spread from the ruptured sky, and the frequency of the white light increased. The desert below gradually became viscous, and the sand particles slowly melted…
As the desert began to transform into lava, the sound of air breaking grew more frequent. More and more experts were attracted to the strange phenomena, filling the sky with numerous figures within a short hour. However, most stayed far away, only the truly powerful daring to approach the broken space within a thousand feet.
During the waiting, the Lightning and Rock Clans of the Eight Ancient Clans also arrived. Seeing Xuner, the Soul Palace Master, and the rest, they did not approach, instead maintaining a distance, wary of the Ancient and Soul Clans due to the Spirit Clan’s disappearance.
Shaking their heads, Xuner and the others were powerless since they had no evidence to prove that the Soul Clan was responsible. As time passed, about half an hour after the arrival of the Lightning and Rock Clans, the sky once again echoed with the sound of the wind, carrying a faint medicinal aroma.
“Medicine Clan…” Smelling the unique fluctuation, Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed. He felt Pharmacist Elder tense up.
“Shoo!” Under Xiao Yan’s gaze, the space in the distance rippled, and three figures flashed out, appearing in plain sight. The arrivals were unfamiliar: a man, a woman, and an elder. The man wore an elegant robe, his face handsome with a hint of coldness, thin lips, and a cold demeanor. The woman had long, azure hair, a fine but icy face, resembling an ice maiden. The elderly man wore an alchemist’s robe, hands in his sleeves, eyes slitted, occasionally emitting sharp glints.
“The young man is Yao Tian, the most outstanding youth of the Yao Clan. His soul power has reached the late Heavenly Stage, and he has ingested a treasure pill close to becoming a nine-rank Xuan Pill. His power is mid-first-star Dou Sage, making him the most brilliant in the Medicine Clan. It is said he successfully refined a nine-rank treasure pill,” Xuner whispered to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan nodded slowly. In these ancient clans, resources were endless; even a pig could be forged into a powerhouse. Moreover, these individuals were prodigies, their achievements naturally terrifying.
“The woman is his sister, Yao Ling. Although her power is only low-level Semi-Sage, her soul is unique. The clan thinks she may reach the ‘Imperial Stage.'”
“The elder is Yao Wangu, a very senior elder in the Medicine Clan, in charge of punishment with great power, controlling the life and death of clan members,” Xuner’s words were cut off as Pharmacist Elder’s voice, rough and hoarse, interrupted.
“Teacher?” Xiao Yan called softly, gripping Pharmacist Elder’s arm, noticing his emotional state.
“I’m fine.” Pharmacist Elder sighed, shaking his head.
“Teacher, do you have a grudge with Yao Wangu?” Xiao Yan asked softly.
Pharmacist Elder clenched his fists, paused, and replied in a hoarse voice, “Back then, it was he who banished me from the clan without discernment…”
Xiao Yan nodded quietly, patted Pharmacist Elder’s arm, and a smile, filled with sinister intent, formed on his face. “Don’t worry, Teacher. I promise to take care of his life.”
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