Chapter 81: Are You Declaring War on My Hun Clan?
"Heh, the continent's number one Alchemist, the Venerable Alchemist Yao Chen, is nothing more than this!"
In the sky, Yun Yi's sleeve gently brushed, dispersing the last energy shockwave from in front of him. A cold sneer appeared on his handsome face.
Yao Chen, slightly out of breath, looked at Yun Yi, who seemed to have expended no energy, with an icy expression. After a long moment, he slowly inhaled and said coldly, "Brat, you're still too green to capture this old man!"
As his voice fell, the pale white flames around Yao Chen suddenly flared. His sleeve sharply waved, and the flames surged wildly in the air. With the flames as the center, the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy began to riot, as if a terrifying giant mouth was fiercely devouring the spiritual energy of the world.
"Emperor Seal Skill, Ding Yu Shan He!"
Yao Chen shouted. The violent heaven and earth spiritual energy transformed into a strange, transparent great cauldron with three legs and two ears. Strangely, a peculiar medicinal fragrance wafted through the air, and the great cauldron exuded an aura that suppressed all of creation.
Having unleashed this Dou Technique, Yao Chen's figure became increasingly transparent, as if he could dissipate at any moment.
"A Dou Technique of the Yao Clan!" Looking at the strange great cauldron that swelled with the wind, a gleam flashed in Yun Yi's eyes, and he sneered, "As an outcast of the Yao Clan, you keep saying you have no connection to them, yet in the end, you still need a Yao Clan Dou Technique to save your life."
Yun Yi wasn't surprised that Yao Chen knew a Yao Clan Dou Technique. Even if Yao Chen was an outcast of the Yao Clan, his parents were not. Having stayed in the Yao Clan for so many years, it was understandable that he would know one or two Yao Clan Dou techniques.
Before, Yao Chen hadn't exposed it, so the Yao Clan had turned a blind eye. Moreover, after Yao Chen's Bone Spirit Cold Fire was used, who could still say this was a pure Yao Clan Dou Technique?
However, this didn't stop Yun Yi from verbally taunting the other party!
"You're courting death!"
Indeed, upon hearing Yun Yi's words, the killing intent in Yao Chen's eyes instantly surged, and the great cauldron immediately smashed towards Yun Yi.
Yun Yi could feel that this Dou Technique itself was more like a suppression or sealing technique, but with the augmentation of an Heavenly Flame, the destructive power carried by the great cauldron was also terrifying.
"Today, watch me shatter your pride!"
Looking at the approaching great cauldron, Yun Yi suddenly threw a punch. The overwhelming power of his vital energy, carrying a terrifying energy storm, crashed into the great cauldron with a "boom."
"Bang—"
The great cauldron's downward momentum was halted. Yao Chen looked at this scene with a grim expression and shouted.
"Refine—"
Immediately, a terrifying sea of pale white flames erupted from within the great cauldron, surging towards Yun Yi.
"Soul's Funeral!"
Rumble!
A colossal sound, like thunder, shook the heavens and earth. An extremely terrifying black tide, like a mountain flood, spread out from behind Yun Yi. In the blink of an eye, an eerie black light diffused, surging towards Yao Chen.
The darkness came completely. Even the moon in the sky seemed to disappear into thin air at this moment. The entire world was suddenly enveloped in darkness.
"What is that!"
In the distance, Xiao Yan, who had already been found by Ling Ying, and Xiao Zhan, who had met up with them, looked at the great cauldron swallowed by darkness in the sky with disbelief. Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhan both felt their souls tremble, as if they could be swallowed by that darkness at any moment.
"Is that... the Yao Clan? And the Hun Clan?"
Compared to the other two, Ling Ying was more knowledgeable. Although his knowledge was limited, he was still mostly correct in his guess.
"What Yao Clan? Hun Clan? Senior, can you please go save my teacher!"
Xiao Yan was still bewildered after hearing this. This person, who was suspected to be a Dou Wang (or Dou Emperor), had just appeared and saved him and his father. Thinking of Yao Chen's predicament, he looked at Ling Ying with a pleading expression.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Ling Ying looked indifferent and said stiffly, "Apologies, I am only responsible for your safety. As for anything else, the Young Miss has not given any instructions!"
"Young Miss?"
"Who is your Young Miss?"
Xiao Yan remained confused, while a flash of understanding crossed Xiao Zhan's face.
Ling Ying did not answer Xiao Yan's question, because they had already arrived at a gathering point. At this time, all the members of the Xiao Family were gathered there.
With such a huge commotion in the back mountain, the Xiao Family members were all trembling with fear. To avoid any accidents, they gathered here, a temporarily safe place far from the back mountain.
"Brother Xiao Yan!"
Seeing Xiao Yan return safely, Gu Xun'er in the crowd breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went to Xiao Yan's side, carefully examining him from head to toe.
"Xun'er!"
Looking at Gu Xun'er, a warmth flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. At this moment, Ling Ying silently retreated behind Gu Xun'er, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
The surrounding figures occasionally cast respectful glances their way. Everyone had seen Ling Ying's bright Dou Qi wings, and seeing his attitude towards Gu Xun'er, everyone's eyes turned towards Xiao Yan.
They were all green with envy!
"Xun'er, can you ask this senior to go save my teacher!"
Xiao Yan was also quick-witted. Seeing Ling Ying's actions, a curiosity about Xun'er's background immediately arose in his heart. However, there was something more important at the moment.
"Teacher?" Gu Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan with some doubt, then turned back to look at Ling Ying.
Immediately, Xiao Yan recounted everything that had just happened, from beginning to end.
"Brother Xiao Yan, you just said that person called your teacher Yao Chen? And Senior Yao Chen said that person was from the Soul Palace?"
After listening, Gu Xun'er's expression immediately became solemn. She stared at Xiao Yan and asked seriously.
Although Xiao Yan didn't know why Xun'er looked like that, he still nodded heavily.
"Xun'er, is the Soul Palace very strong?" After a moment of hesitation, thinking of Gu Xun'er's attitude before and after, Xiao Yan said with some hesitation.
After all, Yao Chen was just a teacher he had recently acknowledged, and he was also the culprit behind his cultivation regression. In terms of affection, naturally, his childhood sweetheart Xun'er held a deeper place in his heart.
If this matter caused Xun'er trouble, Xiao Yan would only choose to stand by Xun'er's side.
"No, Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er will send someone to save your teacher right away!"
The quick-witted Gu Xun'er immediately sensed Xiao Yan's worry, and her heart filled with joy as she smiled sweetly.
"Old Ling, have Elder Lin make a move and rescue Senior Yao Chen!" As her voice fell, Ling Ying hesitated slightly. These Dou Venerable elders were Gu Xun'er's last line of defense. Were they to be used like this?
"Young Miss, this..."
"Hmm~" Ling Ying's attitude immediately made Gu Xun'er's expression turn cold. A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out, "Are you trying to disobey orders!"
Golden flames flickered in her eyes. Ling Ying's body trembled, and he bowed, saying, "Yes!"
Looking at Ling Ying, who went to call for help, Gu Xun'er smiled radiantly at Xiao Yan and said, "Brother Xiao Yan, Senior Yao Chen will be fine very soon!"
At this moment, Xiao Yan was still immersed in Gu Xun'er's domineering presence. To casually command a Dou Emperor, just how strong was Xun'er's family? And what was Xun'er's identity?
Only later did Xiao Yan realize, as Xun'er approached, a hint of inferiority rose in his heart. Could he truly possess such an excellent girl?
Xiao Yan's change made Xun'er frown slightly, but it quickly disappeared. She affectionately moved closer to Xiao Yan's side.
"Mr. Yao Chen, it seems I have the upper hand!"
The black mist dispersed. In the sky, Yun Yi was seen holding a nearly transparent soul body with one hand, a sneer on his face.
Yun Yi moved his hand seal, quickly drawing Yao Chen's Bone Flame Ring into his palm. His soul power violently broke the seal on it. Feeling the Flame Mantra and the method to control the Woeful Poison Body within, he nodded with satisfaction.
With the Hun Clan backing him, Yao Chen's Alchemist inheritance no longer held such a great appeal to him. The only things that attracted him on Yao Chen were the abnormal flames, the complete Flame Mantra, and the method to control the Woeful Poison Body.
"Cough, cough, cough—"
"This old man will absolutely not fall into your Soul Palace' hands again!"
Yao Chen's violent coughing came. He spoke weakly, his eyes filled with hatred as he looked at Yun Yi. Deep within his soul, the Bone Spirit Cold Fire began to flicker strangely at this moment, and the surrounding heaven and earth energy suddenly began to become restless.
"Trying to self-detonate your Heavenly Flame?" Noticing the anomaly, Yun Yi sneered, "You're asking for trouble!"
As his voice fell, Yun Yi's palm suddenly plunged into Yao Chen's soul body. The dark flames in his palm went towards the Bone Spirit Cold Fire in the core of the other party's soul.
"Ah—"
His soul suddenly suffered such damage. Even a person with strong will like Yao Chen let out a painful wail.
Within Yao Chen's soul core, the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, which had just been trying to self-detonate, trembled wildly as soon as it touched the black flames, like a mouse encountering a cat.
It was firmly suppressed, and its energy was being frantically plundered!
"Void... Nihility Devouring Flame!"
Noticing the abnormality of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Yao Chen looked at Yun Yi in disbelief and blurted out.
"Heh!" The only response Yao Chen received was a cold sneer!
"The Hun Clan's reach, when did it extend so far!" At this moment, a calm voice transmitted, and the next moment, an ancient hand swept across the sky, emitting a terrifying pressure, carrying monstrous might, and descended towards the space where Yun Yi was.
"Heh!"
"How my Hun Clan acts is none of your Gu Clan's business!"
The next moment, a black-robed figure suddenly appeared behind Yun Yi. Facing the large hand, he showed no fear on his face, letting out a cold laugh.
From beneath his sleeve, a ghastly pale, skeletal hand reached out towards the large hand, gripping it tightly. Black mist surged, corroding it into nothingness.
"A Hun Clan Dou Zun!"
A surprised voice rang out, and a white-haired, black-clothed figure slowly appeared, standing with his hands behind his back, quietly observing the two in front of him.
Even if the opponent's strength was two stars higher than his, he showed no fear. This was the arrogance of being the First Emperor Clan. (As he saw it!)
"Mr. Yao Chen, my Gu Clan will take him!"
Glancing indifferently at the two, the Gu Clan Dou Zun said with an arrogant tone, as if stating something self-evident.
"What are you?" Yun Yi sneered, his voice cold. He tightened his grip slightly, pulling the Bone Spirit Cold Fire directly from Mr. Yao Chen's soul origin, and gazed indifferently at the Gu Clan Dou Zun.
"Can I interpret this as you wanting to declare war on my Hun Clan on behalf of the Gu Clan!!!"
"Whoosh—"
The cold night wind howled. Never had the Gu Clan Dou Zun felt the night to be so cold.
Don't be ridiculous. To declare war on the Hun Clan on behalf of the Gu Clan, even Young Miss Xun'er doesn't have that ability. Only a unanimous decision by the Elder Council and the Clan Leader can make such a call.
"Heh—"
Seeing the Gu Clan members' reaction, Hun Chi's face showed unconcealed mockery.
The Gu Clan, merely withered bones in a tomb!
"More words are useless. Hand over Mr. Yao Chen!"
Feeling Hun Chi's ridicule, a look of anger appeared on the Gu Clan Dou Zun's face. Realizing he had been played, he immediately roared.
"A mere seven-star Dou Zun, who gave you such audacity!"
Hun Chi also reined in his smile, his face instantly turning cold as he said in a chilly voice.
"Heh, let you scums of the Hun Clan taste the methods of my Gu Clan!"
As his last syllable fell, the Gu Clan Dou Zun stomped his foot on the void, then appeared directly not far in front of Yun Yi and the other. His ancient face was filled with a sinister smile.
"Seeking death!"
Hun Chi responded with a sinister expression, a chilling glint in his eyes. He stomped his foot heavily on the void, and strange black mist appeared out of thin air, transforming into a dozen black chains that tore through space and shot towards the opponent like lightning.
Seeing this, the white-haired old man smiled. With a grip of his hand, vast deep-yellow Dou Qi surged out, then immediately formed a thick earth wall in front of him, blocking all the chains amidst a series of thudding sounds.
"Rock Dragon Strangulation!"
The Gu Clan Dou Zun stomped his foot on the void, deep-yellow Dou Qi swirling around him. Amidst roars, it transformed into ferocious earth dragons, carrying low growls and rapidly vibrating space, and lunged at Hun Chi.
"Hundred Soul Slash!"
Faced with such a fierce attack from the Gu Clan Dou Zun, Hun Chi's face showed a crazy smile. He took a large saber with a brutal stance and slashed towards the opponent.
"Bang!"
In the sky, two figures collided like lightning once more, erupting with earth-shattering sounds. As time passed, the two fought further and further away, seemingly both having reservations, not fully exerting the strength a Dou Zun should possess.
As the distance widened, both figures fully unleashed their strength, and the Gu Clan Dou Zun found himself at a disadvantage. The two-star gap was not so easily bridged.
"Emperor Seal Skill · Mountain Splitting Seal! Sea Overturning Seal!"
As he fell into a disadvantage, the Gu Clan Dou Zun suddenly roared furiously. From his withered hand, brilliant green crystalline light burst forth, and profound hand seals transformed!
With a fierce wave of his arm, the mysterious palm print, covered with countless strange black threads, surged forth!
As the energy palm print emerged, the energy of this heaven and earth suddenly became violent. Even the clouds above the sky were stirred and churned!
"Emperor Seal Skill!"
Hun Chi naturally knew of the Gu Clan's renowned Emperor Seal Skill. This was a Dou Technique created by the Gu Clan Dou Di. As long as Gu Clan members with the Gu Emperor bloodline cultivated it, it would achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Therefore, even though the Emperor Seal Skill was only a Earth-tier Dou Technique, comparable to a Heaven-tier one, almost every Gu Clan member knew it. Such a powerful and easy-to-learn Dou Technique was naturally in high demand.
"Soul's Funeral · Hundred Fiend Palm!"
Black mist rapidly condensed in Hun Chi's hand. The next instant, accompanied by wails of souls, Hun Chi's figure flashed out, appearing before the mysterious palm print the next moment. His face was solemn, and then he fiercely struck out with a palm!
With a palm strike, the surrounding heaven and earth seemed to grow much colder, giving off a chilling sensation. The sea of consciousness also had to endure the torment of those wailing sounds.
"Bang—"
In the darkness of night, under the gaze of countless eyes, the two powerful figures were like two shooting stars streaking across the sky, colliding brilliantly in that instant! An earth-shattering sound resounded between heaven and earth!
A terrifying energy storm spread out from the sky, and black cracks nearly a hundred meters long, like ravines in the void, quietly appeared. That scene was like a monstrous maw suddenly tearing open in the sky, causing one's heart to grow cold.
The spreading energy storm also brought with it a hurricane that swept across heaven and earth. In the surrounding forest, countless giant trees were uprooted and flew into the distance, a scene like the end of the world.
Yun Yi retracted his gaze. From the recent collision, Yun Yi had already judged that Hun Chi had gained the upper hand and would soon achieve victory. The most urgent matter now was to deal with the figure in front of him.
At some unknown point, a graceful figure in cyan stood gracefully on a distant mountain peak. Her skirts fluttered, like a celestial fairy in the clouds, carrying a sense of etherealness. Her cold face gazed indifferently at Yun Yi.
Three thousand strands of black hair fluttered in the wind, transcendent and refined. And that beautiful face made even this world dim in comparison. A pair of captivating bright eyes held a spiritual quality. Although her figure was not prominent due to her young age,
She was already a peerless beauty capable of toppling kingdoms!
Among the women Yun Yi had seen, only Queen Medusa and Zi Yan could rival her.
"Gu Xun'er!"
The peerless beauty did not attract Yun Yi's attention. Yun Yi looked at Gu Xun'er with an indifferent expression, his tone icy, like ten thousand years of cold ice, chilling one's heart.
"Release Senior Yao Chen, otherwise, even if you are from the Hun Clan, you will not return alive today!"
Towards men other than Xiao Yan, Gu Xun'er was curt, her voice cool as she spoke.
"Heh!"
"With your mere nine-stage Dou Qi strength?"
Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Yun Yi sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
In her childhood, Gu Xun'er suffered frequent torment because she had sealed a Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame within her body, which made her meridians very fragile, so her cultivation in the Dou Qi stage was not fast.
This was why a possessor of a divine-grade bloodline actually progressed slower than Xiao Yan.
However, all of this was worth it. In the later stages, Gu Xun'er's strength never lagged too far behind Xiao Yan, and this was all thanks to the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame.
"Hmm?"
Gu Xun'er frowned slightly upon hearing this. She had just intended to have the person in the shadows act, but the response she received was that there were still Hun Clan members nearby, and it was not advisable to engage in a full-scale battle with the Hun Clan. Therefore, they would only guarantee her own safety; as for anything else,
They would have to respectfully decline!
Thinking of Xiao Yan's request and her own predicament, Gu Xun'er took a deep breath. A murderous intent suddenly appeared in her eyes as she coldly stared at Yun Yi: "All of this is your fault!"
"Clearly…"
"There were still a few years left!"
As she spoke, a black scroll suddenly appeared in Gu Xun'er's hand, which she then crushed. Accompanying the explosion of this scroll, a violent spatial fluctuation appeared in the surroundings.
"Tear—"
Under the shocked gazes of countless people, the sky tore open! Then, a gentle and refined middle-aged man slowly emerged from within.
The moment the middle-aged man appeared, everything around seemed to freeze. The Dou Zuns of the Gu Clan and Hun Clan in the shadows all revealed themselves, and then, with a sweep of his gaze, the Hun Clan's Dou Zuns were torn into nothingness without even letting out a scream.
"Heh, Gu Yuan, how shameless! A dignified Gu Clan Clan Leader actually attacks a junior!"