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Xiao Yan gazed at the spatial rift in the sky as it slowly healed. The mountain range beneath him was eerily silent.
Even Gu Yuan, along with many Gu Clan experts, had extremely grim expressions.
Although the Gu Clan had not been utterly defeated like the Ling Clan and others, they had still lost their Ancient Jade. From a certain perspective, this battle with the Hun Clan had cost them dearly.
Watching the fading light screens, Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly as he recalled Hun Tiandi's words before leaving.
The Hun Clan actually wanted to exchange his father Xiao Zhan's life for the Ancient Jade...
Seeing Xiao Yan's changing expression, Mo Yu sighed softly and shook his head.
He understood that, given Xiao Yan's deep emotional ties, he would definitely agree to this trade.
Back then, after Xiao Yan had fallen from a young prodigy to a cripple due to Yao Lao's situation, it was Xiao Zhan who had steadfastly shielded him, bearing the brunt of all doubts and criticisms from the outside world.
It was also Xiao Zhan who had resolutely supported him when he wrote the engagement withdrawal letter to Nalan Yanran, setting the three-year agreement. That unwavering support had given Xiao Yan the motivation and confidence to move forward.
It could be said that in Xiao Yan's heart, Xiao Zhan's position ranked among the top three, someone he could never abandon or sacrifice.
Mo Yu patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and comforted him, saying, "Since Hun Tiandi wants to exchange the Xiao Clan's Ancient Jade for Uncle Xiao, it means he is still safe. That's good news.
"As for the Tuo She Ancient Jade, if it's gone, so be it. Your father's life is more important. In half a month, we'll head to the Burial Mountain Range together."
"Mm, you're right, cousin. No matter what, I will rescue my father!"
Xiao Yan's lips pressed tightly together as a cold light flickered in his eyes.
At the same time, elsewhere, after the Hun Clan's departure, the rings on Lei Ying and Yan Jin's fingers suddenly lit up, and a wave of spiritual information was transmitted into their minds. Upon receiving it, both of their faces darkened.
"The Lei Clan's Ancient Jade is gone."
"The Yan Clan's too."
Hearing this, Gu Yuan's face twitched involuntarily, his eyes flashing with shock.
Hun Tiandi had not been lying. While attacking the Gu Clan, they had also struck the Yan Clan and Lei Clan!
"The Ancient Jade of both clans was stored in the most heavily guarded locations. How did the Hun Clan, while launching a large-scale attack on the Gu Clan, still have the strength to send forces elsewhere?" A Gu Clan elder couldn't help but ask.
"The reports say that a clan elder suddenly betrayed us, stole the Ancient Jade, and fled. In the end, he was taken away by a Hun Clan expert…" Lei Ying's voice was frighteningly cold as he spoke.
He recalled how Mo Yu had warned him to be cautious about the jade's storage and to guard against potential traitors. At the time, he had dismissed the concern. Now, reality had proven otherwise.
"We all underestimated the Hun Clan." Yan Jin said slowly. The power displayed by the Hun Clan made even him feel a heavy weight pressing down.
"Mo Yu, I should have listened to you. My negligence has led to this catastrophe."
At these words, everyone's attention immediately turned to the silver-eyed young man.
Mo Yu… had predicted the Hun Clan's plan?
Seeing the regret in Lei Ying's eyes, Mo Yu simply shook his head and said, "This isn't your fault, uncle. The Hun Clan was simply too cunning. They managed to plant spies within the major clans for such a long time. This was a long-planned scheme."
Hearing this, Lei Ying felt slightly better. However, at that moment, one of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan suddenly frowned at Mo Yu, his tone carrying displeasure.
"Since you had already predicted some of the Hun Clan's movements, why didn't you warn the Gu Clan earlier? If you had, we might have prevented the theft of the Ancient Jade by that traitor Gu Yang!"
Hearing this accusation, Mo Yu's brows furrowed slightly.
Not only was he not a Gu Clan member, but even in terms of strength, these Three Immortals of the Gu Clan combined might not be his match. And yet, this old man dared to raise his voice at him just because of his seniority?
Although displeased, for Xun'er and Gu Yuan's sake, Mo Yu still explained, "Elder, my understanding of the Hun Clan's plan was merely speculation. I had no concrete evidence.
"Moreover, even if I had suspected Gu Yang was a traitor, if I had warned the Gu Clan, how would you have responded?"
"That would naturally be—"
The Gu Clan elder started to reply but suddenly stopped, his words trailing off as his expression became awkward.
He finally understood the meaning behind Mo Yu's words.
Even Lei Ying hadn't believed his own son-in-law's warning. Would the Gu Clan have suspected their own Five-Star Dou Sheng elder just because of Mo Yu's speculation?
Let alone Mo Yu—even Xun'er wouldn't have had the authority to make them doubt a clan elder.
"Enough. This was not Mo Yu's fault. Gu Guai, after all these years, your temper still hasn't changed. Apologize to Mo Yu." Gu Yuan sighed.
Hearing this, Gu Guai realized his own error in judgment. His old face flushed slightly, but since Gu Yuan had spoken, and given that he wasn't a stubborn man by nature, he quickly let it go and cupped his hands toward Mo Yu.
"Young friend, I was too rash in my words. The loss of the Ancient Jade has clouded my judgment, causing me to act improperly. I ask for your forgiveness."
Seeing Gu Guai apologize, Mo Yu's expression softened slightly. He waved his hand and said, "Elder, you're being too formal. I didn't take it to heart, so there's no need for an apology. What matters now is that we work together against the Hun Clan."
"Indeed." Gu Guai nodded solemnly.
"Enough. The past is the past. Let's enter the hall and discuss our next move. Things have already escalated to the point of no return. Given the Hun Clan's methods, they clearly have no intention of letting us survive."
Gu Yuan's expression gradually calmed as he waved his hand, instructing the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan to handle the aftermath. Then, he turned and flew toward the grand hall. As he entered, his voice echoed out:
"Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, you come as well."
Watching the departing figures, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan exchanged glances before swiftly following. Behind them, Lei Fei'er and Xun'er hesitated for a moment before also stepping forward.
The scene left the rest of the people silent.
Faintly, they all felt that the peaceful days of the past… were beginning to slip away.
However, upon hearing the details of the Xiao Clan's downfall, Xiao Yan felt a mix of emotions in his heart.
"The strength the Hun Clan has displayed now is something even the Gu Clan might not be able to match. In today's Dou Qi Continent, there likely isn't any single force that can directly contend with them—not even the Gu Clan. Of course, even if my Gu Clan were to be utterly defeated in the end, the Hun Clan must pay an enormous price!" Gu Yuan said with a solemn expression.
"Nihility Devouring Flame once devoured a Devouring Spirit King, which granted him the abilities of the Devouring Spirit Clan. Thus, in the eyes of the Hun Clan, we ancient clans are nothing more than a source of bloodline nourishment they have been rearing. None of us may like this reality, but given the circumstances, there is only one path left—exterminate the Hun Clan!"
By the time those words fell, a chilling killing intent surged through the grand hall, making everyone's skin crawl.
"Gu Yuan, are you suggesting an alliance to fight against the Hun Clan?" Lei Ying asked.
"There is no other way. The strength the Hun Clan has shown today is already formidable, and no one can say for certain if this is even their final trump card. This strange clan has always been impossible to fathom," Gu Yuan said slowly.
Lei Ying and Yan Jin remained silent. If things truly reached that stage, it would be disastrous for their clans as well. They absolutely did not want their own people to become nothing more than a bloodline reservoir for the Hun Clan.
"Joining forces to resist them is indeed a feasible approach. Right now, the Hun Clan has already obtained seven of the eight ancient jade pieces. If they manage to acquire the last one, they will uncover the location of Tuo She Ancient Emperor's tomb and open it. Legend has it that within that tomb lies the secret to breaking through to the Dou Di realm.
If Hun Tiandi obtains it, he might truly achieve what he claims—to step into the Dou Di realm that no one has reached for ten thousand years," Yan Jin licked his lips and said. "At that time, this entire continent will fall completely under the control of the Hun Clan!"
The hall fell into a heavy silence. If Hun Tiandi truly reached that realm, they would lose all hope of resistance.
Before a legendary Dou Di, even the ancient clans would be utterly insignificant.
At that time, with a mere wave of his hand, he could erase all the ancient clans from existence!
"The last ancient jade piece should be in Xiao Yan's possession, correct?" The gazes in the hall suddenly turned toward Xiao Yan. They had all heard what Hun Tiandi said before leaving.
Facing those scrutinizing eyes, Xiao Yan frowned slightly, then said in a deep voice, "I must rescue my father!"
His voice wasn't loud, but the determination within it was as unshakable as a boulder.
"If you allow Hun Tiandi to open Tuoshe Gudì's tomb, you should understand the consequences," Yan Jin said, his fiery-red eyebrows twitching.
Xiao Yan fell silent at his words but still shook his head firmly.
Mo Yu, however, understood him well. At this moment, the last ancient jade, which was not yet in the hands of the Hun Clan, was Xiao Zhan's only life-saving talisman. If not for the jade being with Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan would have likely perished long ago.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu spoke up, "Everyone, even if the last ancient jade falls into the hands of the Hun Clan, it does not mean all hope is lost. Breaking through to the Dou Di realm is not that easy, and Hun Tiandi will not necessarily become the ruler of the continent. Things are not as bleak as they seem.
But if Uncle Xiao Zhan dies, that will be truly irreversible. So, I firmly support Cousin Xiao Yan. The Hun Clan must be stopped, but Uncle Xiao Zhan must also be rescued without harm!"
As soon as his words fell, Xiao Yan immediately looked at Mo Yu with gratitude. He understood that if the Gu Clan, Lei Clan, and Yan Clan truly decided to force him to hand over Tuoshe Gudì's jade, he alone would have no power to stop them.
But with Mo Yu's support, things were different. Behind Mo Yu stood not only the Lei Clan but also his own formidable strength, which even Gu Yuan had to be wary of.
Sure enough, after hearing Mo Yu's words, Gu Yuan's gaze flickered between him and Xiao Yan. After a moment, he could only sigh bitterly.
Neither Mo Yu nor Xiao Yan were lone figures anymore. Their strengths alone were enough to be treated seriously, and behind them stood the powerful Yuan Manor and the Sky Mansion Alliance.
If the three ancient clans wanted to fight against the Hun Clan, then the Yuan Manor and the Sky Mansion Alliance would be a crucial force. No matter how one looked at it, forcefully seizing the ancient jade was an unwise move. Doing so would only benefit the Hun Clan, allowing them to reap the rewards of a divided enemy.
"For now, the best course of action is for everyone to gather their forces immediately. In half a month, we will unite our armies and take back some of the ancient jade from the Hun Clan!" Gu Yuan exhaled deeply as he spoke.
Hearing this, Lei Ying and Yan Jin both trembled slightly.
Xiao Yan clenched his fists, but then, as if thinking of something, he suddenly spoke, "Uncle Gu, do you know of any way to resurrect the Xiao Clan's ancestor, Xiao Xuan, from the Heavenly Tomb?"
The moment the name "Xiao Xuan" was spoken, Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, and the others in the hall all shuddered.
Even after thousands of years, that name still remained deeply etched in their memories. That man was the only one in recent history who had almost forced Hun Tiandi into a dead end!
"The Xiao Xuan in the Heavenly Tomb is, in essence, just a remnant soul. Because of the Heavenly Tomb's unique nature, it was able to take form and possess such strength. But resurrection… I fear it is nearly impossible," Gu Yuan sighed.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with disappointment. He remained silent for a moment before speaking again, "I want to enter the Heavenly Tomb once more. Uncle Gu, is there a way?"
Gu Yuan was momentarily stunned. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded slightly.
"If you insist, I can send you in. Perhaps you can ask Xiao Xuan yourself—he may know of a way to be revived."
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