For exclusive access to 500+ advanced chapters and more, visit my Ko-fi page and support the journey:
ko-fi.com/laoyao95
Laoyao with L yeahh..thanks for the support.
or Support me at patreon for 500+ advanced chapters :
patreon.com/YaoIk
**
Gu Yuan's voice echoed like a thunderclap, causing everyone present to freeze in place. A split second later, countless shocked gazes snapped toward the void, and at the same time, the Black Submerged Army of the Gu Clan erupted with overwhelming Dou Qi, surging like a tidal wave.
"Gu Clan, stand on guard!"
The Three Immortals of the Gu Clan shot into the sky almost simultaneously, their stern shouts rolling across the heavens. In an instant, beams of light streaked from the vast mountain range as all the experts of the Gu Clan emerged.
For a moment, boundless auras churned in the sky, making one truly appreciate the formidable strength of the Gu Clan.
Amidst the surging waves of Dou Qi, Gu Yuan stood suspended in midair, hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm as he gazed at the void. Though there was nothing visible, he had no intention of shifting his gaze elsewhere.
"Patriach Gu Yuan, what's going on?"
Yan Jin and Lei Ying's expressions had turned grave. The mere mention of Hun Tiandi was enough to strike fear into their hearts.
Gu Yuan did not respond. His gaze remained fixed on the empty space, and with his silence, the once noisy mountains fell into absolute stillness.
Everyone present knew that if the Hun Clan truly appeared today, the battle that would ensue would be on a scale far beyond the one against the Yao Clan.
Only Mo Yu seemed to realize something. His brows furrowed slightly as his gaze swept over Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin.
If his guess was correct, it was not yet time for the Hun Clan to launch a full-scale invasion. The reason Hun Tiandi had personally shown up was merely to lure away the Gu Clan's forces, creating an opportunity for the Hun Clan's spies to steal the Tuo She Ancient Jade.
One had to admit that Hun Tiandi's strategy was incredibly meticulous. He had been plotting for thousands of years, executing every step with precision.
If not for Xiao Yan's sudden rise, he might have already established himself as the undisputed ruler of the Dou Qi Continent—or even laid a foundation in the Great Thousand World.
However, even though Mo Yu had deduced the Hun Clan's plan, he knew it was already too late. Even if Gu Yuan believed him, with Hun Tiandi personally standing in their way, they wouldn't be able to stop the inevitable.
After all, the traitor lurking within the Gu Clan had likely already made their move.
"Heh, Gu Yuan, after all these years, your perception is still as sharp as ever."
Just as everyone stood on high alert, space suddenly fluctuated, forming a vortex. A slender hand reached out, pressing against the edge of the vortex, and a figure slowly stepped out, appearing before everyone's eyes.
The newcomer wore gray-white robes and looked to be in his early thirties. He had a handsome face, and his bright eyes seemed to pierce straight into one's soul. At first glance, he exuded a scholarly aura—if he were holding a book, he would resemble a refined scholar.
Yet, this seemingly gentle and frail man caused both Lei Ying and Yan Jin's expressions to darken the moment he appeared. Even Gu Yuan's gaze locked onto him with extreme focus.
"This is… the Patriach of the Hun Clan, Hun Tiandi?"
This was Mo Yu's first time seeing the man who stood at the very peak of the continent.
To Mo Yu, Hun Tiandi was the greatest schemer in the Dou Qi Continent. Even the cunning Nihility Devouring Flame had ultimately fallen victim to his machinations.
Despite his gentle and refined appearance, it was hard to associate him with the most sinister and enigmatic faction on the continent—the Hun Clan.
As Hun Tiandi arrived, several more figures emerged from the vortex behind him. The leader was shrouded in black flames, none other than Nihility Devouring Flame, whom Xiao Yan had encountered in the Yao Clan.
Behind Nihility Devouring Flame stood the Four Demon Saints of the Hun Clan, all of whom had come together. Such a formation was nearly unmatched across the Dou Qi Continent.
As these figures revealed themselves, the elders of the Gu Clan grew increasingly tense. Defense barriers shot up from within the mountain range, intertwining into a dazzling array of light.
"Heh, the Gu Clan is certainly lively today. Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, Yan Jin… it has been thousands of years since the four of us last gathered, hasn't it?"
In the sky, Hun Tiandi smiled gently at the rising defensive barriers below, his voice calm and relaxed.
"Hun Tiandi, this is not a place you should be."
Gu Yuan's gaze locked onto the white-robed man as he slowly spoke.
"There is no place in this world where I shouldn't be."
Hun Tiandi chuckled, his tone casual, as if they were simply chatting over tea.
"Hun Tiandi, was it your Hun Clan that wiped out the Ling, Shi, and Yao Clans?" Lei Ying suddenly questioned, his voice sharp with anger. Although they had already deduced the answer, he still wanted confirmation.
"Some truths are better left unspoken."
Hun Tiandi smiled faintly, his gaze devoid of emotion, as if all things in the world were mere pawns in his game.
"So it really was you!"
Lei Ying and Yan Jin's expressions turned incredibly dark.
"If you've brought your forces here today with the intention of attacking my Gu Clan, I'm afraid… these numbers won't be enough." Gu Yuan remained composed, exuding the majesty of a true Patriach.
"Hmm… indeed, it may not be enough."
Hun Tiandi nodded with a soft chuckle, making no effort to refute the statement.
Gu Yuan and the others frowned slightly, clearly unsure of the true purpose behind the Hun Clan's arrival.
"Uncle Gu, be careful! The Tuo She Ancient Jade!"
At that moment, Mo Yu urgently reminded them.
The instant his voice fell, Gu Yuan's expression drastically changed.
Before he could even shout a warning, a piercing alarm rang out from deep within the mountains—the ancestral shrine's emergency signal!
"Woooo—!"
The sharp, urgent siren echoed across the heavens, spreading like wildfire. In that moment, every member of the Gu Clan turned pale with shock.
"HUN TIANDI!"
Gu Yuan's voice was like ice, his piercing gaze locked onto Hun Tiandi. The sky dimmed, as if the very heavens were responding to his fury.
Endless amounts of heaven and earth energy surged behind him, connecting the sky and the ground like an infinite tide. The sound of roaring waves filled the air.
This was the signature phenomenon of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng!
"Patriach! Elder Gu Yang has wounded the ancestral guardian and stolen the Ancient Jade!"
Just as Gu Yuan's expression turned frigid, a streak of light shot from the depths of the mountains, carrying a disheveled figure who cried out in a panic.
"What?!"
A resounding exclamation swept through the entire Gu Clan, plunging the crowd into chaos. Every gaze brimmed with disbelief.
"Elder Gu Yang? How is that possible?!"
Xun'er's expression changed drastically. Unable to suppress her shock, she cried out.
"What's going on? Could Gu Yang be a traitor working for the Hun Clan?" Xiao Yan's expression darkened as he demanded sharply.
"Gu Yang is the Second Elder of the Ancestral Hall. He has guarded it for over a century and has always been loyal to our Gu Clan. How could he possibly steal the Ancient Jade and flee?" Xun'er murmured in disbelief. It was evident that she had encountered Elder Gu Yang before and had held a favorable impression of him.
"You orchestrated this?" Gu Yuan's icy gaze locked onto Hun Tiandi, who only responded with a faint smile, remaining silent. However, he made no move to leave, his intent clear—he was here to keep Gu Yuan in check.
Gu Yuan understood Hun Tiandi's ploy well. Instead of further anger clouding his judgment, his expression gradually returned to its usual calm. At his level, his composure was as unshakable as a mountain. Though the theft of the Ancient Jade was shocking, he would not allow it to rattle him for long.
"Seal the Gu Realm! Gu Dao, you three will lead the Black Submerged Army and search for Gu Yang. Find him!" Gu Yuan commanded in a deep voice.
"Yes!"
The three elders of the Gu Clan acknowledged the order and were about to take action when four figures floated out from behind Hun Tiandi—none other than the Four Devil Saints of the Hun Clan. Their intent to obstruct was evident.
"Haha, Gu Yuan, these people cannot leave," Hun Tiandi said with a smile.
"This is not for you to decide!" Gu Yuan's voice was cold as he took a sudden step forward. In an instant, the endless energy tides behind him surged violently, forming a colossal tidal hand spanning tens of thousands of feet. With a single motion, it crashed down upon Hun Tiandi.
Wherever the tidal hand passed, space trembled violently. A casual strike from such a powerhouse could effortlessly tear apart space itself!
"A futile effort."
Seeing Gu Yuan's overwhelming attack, Hun Tiandi merely chuckled. He raised his palm, and a black hole emerged within it, expanding at an astonishing rate to tens of thousands of feet, devouring the very heavens and earth.
Even Mo Yu and the others felt a chill run down their spines at the sight of the Black Submerged. There was no doubt—if they were sucked in, even their souls would be obliterated in an instant.
In the distant sky, the tidal hand and the black hole clashed fiercely. There was no deafening explosion, only the silent collapse of spatial patterns and the spread of a destructive force. If not for the millennia of reinforcements upon the Gu Realm's space, this single clash would have ripped the realm apart.
Watching Gu Yuan clash with Hun Tiandi, Yan Jin and Lei Ying's expressions twitched. However, Lei Ying quickly recalled something, and his face darkened.
"Not good! Has my Lei Clan's Tuo She Ancient Jade also been stolen by these Hun Clan scum?!"
Mo Yu had warned him to be cautious with its protection, but Lei Ying had dismissed the concern, believing that only the most senior elders of his clan had access to it.
Now, seeing that even the Gu Clan had been infiltrated, how could he be sure that his Lei Clan was safe from betrayal?
Seeing Lei Ying's panic, Yan Jin also realized something, his face sinking. "If your Lei Clan's Ancient Jade was stolen in the same manner, then wouldn't my Yan Clan's be in danger as well?"
The Hun Clan was always cunning and meticulous. There was no way they would steal only from the Gu and Lei Clans while ignoring the Yan Clan.
Hearing this, Gu Yuan's face also changed slightly. To have spies planted within all three clans… what a terrifying scheme!
"Hun Tiandi! Are you saying my Lei Clan has traitors working for your Hun Clan?!" Lei Ying roared, his towering frame exuding a suffocating killing intent.
"Oh? What do you think?"
Hearing Lei Ying's accusation, Hun Tiandi raised a brow, a flicker of surprise flashing in his deep eyes before it quickly disappeared. His lips curled into a faint smile, neither confirming nor denying it.
But this very attitude sent both Lei Ying and Yan Jin's hearts sinking to the bottom.
"Enough! No matter what, let's deal with these Hun Clan scum first!"
Lei Ying's face twisted through various emotions before he finally let out a low growl. Without further hesitation, both he and Yan Jin erupted forward. The terrifying aura of two Eight-Star Dou Shengs surged into the heavens, causing the very space around them to creak under the immense pressure.
With the exception of Gu Yuan, Hun Tiandi, and Nihility Devouring Flame, they were undoubtedly the strongest experts on the continent!
"Heh, why the rush? If you wish to fight, then allow me to play along."
Just as Yan Jin and Lei Ying made their move, Nihility Devouring Flame, who had been standing motionless, suddenly let out a chuckle. With a single step, he crossed space and appeared before them, his entire body surging with dark flames. Countless massive black dragons coiled around him, radiating a terrifying destructive force.
"Hmph!"
Seeing Nihility Devouring Flame step in, both Yan Jin and Lei Ying snorted coldly. Although he had stepped into the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, he was only in its early stages. Meanwhile, both of them were at the peak of the Eight-Star level. If they joined forces, they wouldn't necessarily be weaker than him.
"Xun'er! Lead the search! Gu Yang hasn't escaped yet—find him and retrieve the Ancient Jade!"
In the sky, Gu Dao's expression was grave as he commanded sternly, "The other elders will fortify our defenses, sealing the Gu Realm and its surrounding mountains. We must not let the Hun Clan take advantage of this chaos!"
"Yes!"
The elders responded in unison. The ongoing battles were merely initial skirmishes, but they still needed to be wary of the Hun Clan's hidden tricks, so they couldn't afford to recklessly join the fray.
"Brother Qingyang! Search the mountains!"
Xun'er's expression was solemn as she turned to Gu Qingyang and the others, issuing the order.
"Understood!"
Gu Qingyang and the senior members of the Black Submerged Army immediately responded. With a rapid series of hand gestures, countless black figures shot out like a swarm of locusts, flooding into the mountain range and meticulously combing through every corner.
This search lasted for half an hour. Just as Gu Qingyang and the others were preparing to extend their search further, Mo Yu—his soul power at the Half-Step Di level—suddenly sensed something.
With a swift motion, his palm slammed into the ground.
Boom!
In an instant, a mountain peak thousands of feet away exploded violently. Scorching magma erupted, and from within, a slightly disheveled figure was sent hurtling out.
"Gu Yang!"
The moment they saw the figure hiding within the lava, Xun'er and the others' expressions turned ice-cold!
-------------------------------------------------------
For exclusive access to 500+ advanced chapters and more, visit my Ko-fi page and support the journey:
ko-fi.com/laoyao95
Laoyao with L yeahh..thanks for the support.
or Support me at patreon for 500+ advanced chapters :
patreon.com/YaoIk