Chapter 7: Isn't this Jia Nan Academy?
Boom!
As An Bufan finished speaking, the Four Demon Saints were utterly horrified. Undoubtedly, a colossal wave surged forth, crashing fiercely against the shores of their hearts.
"Clan Chief, what did you say? You know..." Hun Sha stood frozen in place, unable to move. "The location of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode?"
It wasn't just Hun Sha; the other three were equally paralyzed.
The whereabouts of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode were a mystery to everyone, including the eight ancient clans. Over the years, not only the Hun Clan but also the other clans had been searching desperately for it.
Legend had it that the Cave Abode contained the legacy left behind by the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, including the secret to breaking through to the legendary Dou Di level. Despite years of searching, none of the clans had found a trace.
The collaboration between the Hun Clan and the Nihility Devouring Flame was largely for the sake of this legendary Cave Abode.
It was said that if one collected all eight pieces of the Tuoshe Ancient God Jade, they could locate and open the Cave Abode. For this, the Hun Clan had been plotting for over a thousand years.
But today... the Four Demon Saints actually heard the location mentioned by the Clan Chief himself. The Clan Chief actually knew where it was!
If the Clan Chief knew, why did he wait until now? Why didn't they take action a thousand years ago?
This news was truly shocking, so the Four Demon Saints needed confirmation. Although they knew the Clan Chief wouldn't joke about such things, the matter was simply too important.
"Certainly!"
An Bufan stopped in his tracks and turned to look at the dazed Four Demon Saints.
Boom!
Receiving confirmation from Clan Chief Hun Tiandi, the Four Demon Saints, already in shock, became even more astonished. It felt as if ten thousand stampeding beasts were trampling their hearts.
They were shocked beyond belief!
Looking at the stunned saints, An Bufan clasped his hands behind his back and smiled slightly. "If I didn't know the location of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode, would I have come out?"
"You guys don't actually think I'm just wandering around the continent for fun, do you?"
"I traveled all over this continent when I was young, so I have no interest in aimless wandering now."
"This...!"
The Four Demon Saints heard this and thought it made perfect sense! Yes! If the Clan Chief didn't know the location, would he have emerged from seclusion?
As he said, the Clan Chief had traveled the Dou Qi Continent extensively in his youth. The idea that he was just wandering around now was ridiculous.
They had insisted on believing the Clan Chief was just sightseeing, which was a grave misunderstanding of his character! Not only them, but the Elders and the rest of the clan had also misunderstood!
The Clan Chief had always acted with the clan's best interests in mind. How could he possibly abandon the clan's affairs to wander like a vagrant?
It turned out that everything the Clan Chief did was for the sake of the clan. They felt ashamed!
They had actually thought that the Clan Chief's travels showed he had lost his ambition to dominate. Now that they heard the truth, they realized their error.
They looked at each other and saw the guilt in one another's eyes. An Bufan took in their expressions and smiled knowingly.
He continued, "Do you know why, among so many Dou Saints in the Hun Clan, I chose you four to follow me?"
"This...?"
Upon hearing An Bufan's words, the Four Demon Saints exchanged glances, seeing the doubt in each other's eyes.
"We have no idea!" the Four Demon Saints replied respectfully in unison, demonstrating perfect tacit understanding.
These four were truly brothers; their teamwork was impeccable.
"Because, among the Hun Clan, I have the highest hopes for the four of you. One day, you will be the pillars of my Hun Clan," An Bufan said earnestly.
This was, of course, not An Bufan's original thought. Initially, he just wanted to leave the Hun Clan and venture into the strange yet familiar Dou Qi Continent alone.
But then he reconsidered. Who was he now? He was Hun Tiandi, the master of the Hun Clan. Leaving the Soul Realm was like an ancient emperor traveling incognito.
If he traveled without an entourage, how could he possibly display his status? Therefore, An Bufan decided to bring people along.
Images of powerful figures from the Hun Clan flashed through his mind, and he finally settled on the Four Demon Saints.
Hun Sha, Hun Yan, Hun Tu, and Hun Jing were all powerful individuals at the Seven-Star Dou Sheng level. Moreover, their reputation was widespread and extremely prestigious. Having them by his side greatly enhanced his prestige!
That was the real reason An Bufan brought them along. It was all about maintaining his image and class!
"We are very grateful for the Clan Chief's high regard!"
The Four Demon Saints were deeply moved. They never imagined they held such a high place in the Clan Chief's heart. It was beyond their wildest imagination!
For a moment, they were at a loss for words to express their gratitude.
"Mm."
An Bufan nodded slightly. "From now on, work harder and don't let me down!"
"Yes!" the Four Demon Saints shouted in unison.
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"Since we are leaving, I will take you to see the legendary Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode. Whether we can open it will depend on our luck." An Bufan smiled.
After saying that, he turned and left.
Filled with excitement, the Four Demon Saints quickly followed in his footsteps. The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode! They were trembling with anticipation at the thought of seeing it.
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Jia Nan Academy.
An Bufan, along with the Four Demon Saints, concealed their presence and arrived above the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy.
"Isn't this Jia Nan Academy?" Hun Tu couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at the academy below.
Hun Tu had heard of Jia Nan Academy, but he never expected that the Clan Chief, who promised to take them to the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode, would lead them here instead.
This...