Chapter 668: Xiao Yan: Cai Lin is My Sister-in-law
"They're trying to escape!"
Seeing the movements of the Soul Clan, Lei Ying and the others' expressions changed, and many experts quickly soared into the sky.
Everyone acted in unison, and streams of powerful Dou Qi shot out, covering the sky as they bombarded the black hole.
"Hmph!"
From within the black hole came the cold snort of Void Swallowing Flame. Black flames erupted like a volcano, colliding with the numerous attacks and unleashing a devouring force that began absorbing all the incoming strikes.
"You think you can just leave? Not that easy!"
Mo Yu sneered as his hand seal shifted. His thousand-foot-tall figure reappeared—it was the "Underworld's Wrath."
"Roar!"
As soon as the figure appeared, a soul shockwave shot out at an astonishing speed. Even the devouring power of the black flames was forcibly shattered, and the soul wave crashed into the black hole.
In an instant, the bodies of nearly a hundred Soul Clan experts exploded into blood mist, scattering outside the black hole.
At the same time, Xiao Yan let out a furious shout, unleashing his own powerful Emperor-level soul force, joining forces with Mo Yu to attack the black hole. The wails of Soul Clan experts echoed continuously, and in just moments, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan had inflicted massive losses on the Soul Clan.
As Mo Yu and Xiao Yan unleashed their power, large numbers of experts from the Three Clans and Two Halls quickly rose into the air, launching a variety of Dou Techniques. The ground trembled under the overwhelming force of their attacks. Even Void Swallowing Flame felt a tingling in his scalp under such a terrifying onslaught.
"Buzz, buzz!"
Faced with this terrifying formation, a series of urgent buzzing sounds came from within the black hole. Countless beams of black light shot out, crossing the sky like massive black beams and colliding with the Allied Forces' attacks.
Suddenly, a wave of unimaginable power rippled through the sky, spreading out madly. The entire mountain range was split in two by the aftershocks, creating a massive abyss that stretched from the mountains to the horizon.
"Stop them! We can't let them escape with the ancient jade!"
Mo Yu and Xiao Yan raised their heads, their eyes reflecting the dazzling explosions in the sky, and shouted.
"Nine-fold Thunder Palm!"
"Blazing Flame Sky Burn!"
"Underworld's Wrath!"
"Heavenly Creation Palm!"
"..."
All the true powerhouses of the Allied Forces unleashed their strongest attacks at this moment. The sky changed color, and the distant onlookers were terrified, some collapsing to the ground. The sheer power of these attacks was something they had never witnessed in their lives.
"Damn it!"
From within the black hole came the furious curse of Void Swallowing Flame. The terrifying onslaught was beyond what he could handle.
"Swish!"
Just as the attacks were about to strike the black hole, a tall, slender figure suddenly flashed out.
With a grim expression, the figure tore open a massive spatial rift, swallowing up all of Xiao Yan and the others' powerful attacks in one gulp.
"Soul Emperor!"
Seeing the figure that had suddenly intervened, Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and the others' faces darkened.
As the Soul Emperor appeared, space rippled in front of the Allied Forces, and Gu Yuan emerged. His long hair hung loosely, and even Xiao Yan felt a chill as the terrifying aura surrounding Gu Yuan silently expanded, causing the surrounding space to continuously shatter and repair.
"Well done, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan!"
The Soul Emperor's calm face was now filled with cold killing intent. Two juniors had managed to reverse the situation, causing him to grind his teeth in frustration.
"Gu Yuan, this time, you got lucky. But I've already gathered all the pieces of the ancient jade. Once I ascend to the rank of Dou Emperor, the day I return will be the day your Three Clans and Two Halls are wiped out from the Dou Qi Continent!"
The Soul Emperor's gaze shifted to Gu Yuan, his face breaking into a sinister smile.
His body slowly retreated, and with one step, he disappeared into the black hole. The black hole flickered and then vanished, and with it, the black flames that had filled the sky rapidly faded.
"Gu Yuan, mark my words. The next time we meet, you will all bow beneath my feet! Hahaha!"
Although the black hole had disappeared, the Soul Emperor's chilling laughter continued to echo in the air, lingering for a long time.
"Damn it, they still got away..."
Xiao Yan and the others gritted their teeth as they watched the black hole vanish. Even with the combined forces of the Three Clans and Two Halls, they had failed to stop the Soul Clan.
"The power the Soul Clan displayed today far exceeds what we previously knew," Yan Jin said gravely.
"The Soul Clan has been hiding their true strength for years," Gu Yuan said, his face equally grim. His long hair hung down, and his expression was unusually serious.
For so long, they had believed that the Gu Clan's strength was at least equal to the Soul Clan, but today's harsh reality had proven them wrong—the Gu Clan was no match for the Soul Clan.
"What do we do now?" Xiao Yan, standing beside Mo Yu, asked after a brief silence.
Mo Yu thought for a moment and replied, "Now that the Soul Clan has all the pieces of the ancient jade, they'll likely regroup and soon head for the Tomb of the Ancient Emperor. Our best move is to closely monitor them. As soon as their experts make a move, we follow them to the Tomb of the Ancient Emperor."
"But monitoring them might be difficult if the Soul Clan manages to shake us off. By the time we find them, they might already be inside the Tomb," Lei Ying said, frowning.
"This time, I'll personally handle the surveillance," Gu Yuan said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, everyone nodded. On the Dou Qi Continent, the two strongest individuals were Gu Yuan and the Soul Emperor. With Gu Yuan personally overseeing things, even the Soul Emperor and Void Swallowing Flame wouldn't be able to slip away unnoticed.
"In that case, the army will stay at the Yuan Mansion and keep a close eye on the Soul Clan's movements. Meanwhile, I think it's time to eliminate all of the Soul Clan's strongholds in Central Plains, including the Soul Palace," Mo Yu said.
"The Soul Palace... It's time to completely remove this cancer," Lei Ying and the others agreed after a moment of consideration, their eyes fierce.
"Then the Allied Forces will stay at the Yuan Mansion for now. Its central location in Central Plains makes it the perfect base for monitoring the Soul Clan," Gu Yuan agreed.
Mo Yu nodded and turned to Snake Uncle. "Uncle Snake, I'll leave the army's arrangements to you."
"Haha, don't worry. Yuan Mansion has plenty of space. Accommodating this many troops won't be a problem," Snake Uncle said with a laugh.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded in satisfaction. After giving a few more instructions, he glanced over at Xiao Yan, who was reuniting with Xiao Zhan, and seemed to think of something. He suddenly turned to Lei Fei'er, Xiao Yu, Cai Lin, and the other women and said softly, "Come with me."
With that, Mo Yu flew toward a distant mountain peak.
Lei Fei'er, Cai Lin, and the other women seemed to understand what was happening, and their faces flushed slightly. Even these women, who were usually fearless in the face of armies, felt a little nervous now.
At this moment, Xiao Yu giggled, her smile as radiant as a flower. "Don't worry, Uncle Xiao is very kind. You have nothing to worry about, like meeting your in-laws for the first time. Besides, if my cousin has such high standards, Uncle Xiao is sure to be impressed with all of you."
Although it felt like meeting the family, Xiao Yu wasn't nervous at all. After all, Xiao Zhan had watched her grow up, and it was Xiao Zhan who had arranged her marriage with Mo Yu. As such, Xiao Yu felt the most at ease.
With a smile, she couldn't wait to fly toward the distant mountain peak.
After all, when the Xiao family had suffered disaster, Xiao Zhan went missing. Xiao Yu, like Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, had spent sleepless nights worrying. Now that Xiao Zhan had been rescued, she was overjoyed.
As Xiao Yu flew off, Lei Fei'er, Cai Lin, and the other women exchanged glances, as if encouraging each other. Then, biting their lips, they followed.
Xiao Yu had said it right: sooner or later, every bride has to meet her in-laws.
Mo Yu had been an orphan since childhood, and his only family, his grandfather, had long passed away. Now, Xiao Zhan was the only elder he had left, making him as important as a parent.
Mo Yu landed on a distant mountain peak. As he arrived, several Yuan Mansion experts stood and bowed respectfully, their faces filled with reverence.
"Master!"
"Mm." Mo Yu nodded and quickly walked toward Xiao Zhan, nodding slightly at Xiao Yan before bowing respectfully. "Uncle, are you okay?"
Xiao Zhan, looking at the young man before him, whose thin frame exuded immense power and authority, felt his eyes grow wet. His heart swelled with pride and joy.
Even though he had been far away, he had seen the earth-shaking battle clearly. Watching Xiao Yan and Mo Yu unleash such terrifying power filled him with excitement and happiness.
Having spent years in the clutches of the Soul Clan, he knew how terrifying they were. Yet, even these formidable enemies had suffered at the hands of his son and nephew.
"Yu'er... You've grown so much."
Xiao Zhan moved his rough hand from Xiao Yan's shoulder and stepped forward to pat Mo Yu's shoulder. He had always had high hopes for his nephew, but he hadn't expected Mo Yu to achieve such greatness.
"Father, my cousin has helped me a lot over the years. Without him, I wouldn't have grown so much," Xiao Yan said with a smile, recalling how Xiao Zhan had disciplined both him and Mo Yu when they were children.
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan smiled warmly. "Good, very good. When brothers are united, they are unstoppable. Yan'er, Yu'er, you're both the pride of the Xiao family. Heaven has blessed us."
Looking at Xiao Zhan's now-aged face, Mo Yu was flooded with memories, feeling a twinge of sadness. He smiled, then stepped aside slightly.
Behind him, five stunningly beautiful women stood, their presence so radiant that it seemed to outshine the world.
"Uncle, I'm so glad you're okay," Xiao Yu said softly, her eyes red with emotion as she stepped forward with a smile.
"Yu'er?" Xiao Zhan blinked in surprise, staring at the beautiful woman before him. Finally, he recognized her as the once-mischievous girl from the family. His face lit up with joy.
This was the daughter-in-law he had picked for Mo Yu years ago. He had once worried that Mo Yu, after achieving such success, might abandon this marriage, but to his delight, Mo Yu had not only kept his promise but had also stayed by Xiao Yu's side.
Seeing how radiant and happy Xiao Yu looked, it was clear that Mo Yu cherished her deeply.
"Father, cousin doesn't just have Xiao Yu as his wife. You can't favor her over the others," Xiao Yan whispered teasingly in Xiao Zhan's ear.
"You rascal! You're quite lucky!" Xiao Zhan was momentarily stunned, then looked at the five stunning women standing with Mo Yu and couldn't help but take a deep breath.
His nephew was indeed fortunate!
Of course, Xiao Zhan had no complaints about Mo Yu having multiple wives. After all, the continent didn't practice monogamy, and as long as Mo Yu treated Xiao Yu well, he had no reason to interfere.
Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan's conversation was quiet, but the women, all top-level experts, could still hear it. In an instant, Lei Fei'er and the others blushed, their faces radiant with embarrassment.
"And who is this?"
At this moment, Xiao Zhan's gaze fell on Cai Lin, standing gracefully at Mo Yu's side. Despite her usual cold and seductive demeanor, she appeared unusually gentle and reserved.
"Uncle, this is Cai Lin," Mo Yu said with a smile, introducing her.
"Ah, I see. Since you're Yu'er's wife, you can call me Uncle as well," Xiao Zhan said with a warm smile.
At the same time, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but marvel. These women were all unbelievably beautiful, comparable even to his daughter-in-law, Xun'er. For his nephew to win the hearts of such women was quite a feat.
It's a pity that Yan'er didn't learn that skill. But of course, Xun'er is enough for him, he thought, chuckling to himself.
"Father, you should have heard of Sister-in-law Cai Lin by her other name—Queen Medusa," Xiao Yan added with a grin.
"Queen Medusa?"
The name alone sent a shiver down Xiao Zhan's spine.
Even after encountering many powerful figures, the infamous Queen Medusa, once known throughout the Jia Ma Empire for her beauty and ruthlessness, still stirred fear in his heart.
"Uncle Xiao, that's all in the past. Please, just call me Cai Lin," Cai Lin said with a charming smile, leaning into Mo Yu's arm like a gentle girl.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhan finally relaxed, smiling awkwardly at her. Then, he discreetly gave Mo Yu a thumbs-up.
Yu'er, you're incredible! (Chapter End)
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