Make the Gu Clan Great Again

Let the Gu Clan be great again!

This was Gu Yuan's inner thought, and also what Gu Yuan once pursued.

When Gu Yuan was young, he was a spirited young man—possessing the Divine Bloodline of the Gu Clan, the strongest among his peers, breaking through all the way to the Peak Dou Saint, looking down on all others.

Even the Pill Tower Ancestor and the Burning Flame Valley Ancestor, who were both at the Peak Dou Saint, were not taken seriously by Gu Yuan.

Because they have cultivated to their peak over a long period of time, they are already very old and their time will soon come.

Gu Yuan originally thought that the Dou Qi Continent would belong to the Gu Clan, but then the Soul Clan produced the Hun Tiandi and the Xiao Clan produced Xiao Xuan. Both of them were younger than Gu Yuan, but they quickly reached their peak.

Xiao Xuan, in particular, broke through to the Peak Dou Saint in just a few hundred years, a speed that is beyond the reach of others.

They are ranked as the Five Great Experts: Pill Tower Ancestor and Ancestor Fen Tian are elderly, Gu Yuan is middle-aged, Hun Tiandi is young, and Xiao Xuan is a young man.

Leaving aside the two who were about to die, Gu Yuan weighed the options for a long time and found that the Gu Clan ranked third among the Ancient Eight Clans, while the Xiao Clan and the Soul Clan were stronger than the Gu Clan.

What else could Gu Yuan do but conceal his brilliance, befriend the genius Xiao Xuan, and prepare to nurture the next generation of the Gu Clan?

Later, when the Xiao Clan was wiped out, Gu Yuan was heartbroken.

Gu Yuan originally thought that the Gu Clan was only slightly inferior to the Xiao Clan and the Soul Clan, and could at least maintain a three-way balance of power. However, the Soul Clan's demonstrated strength was enough to completely overwhelm the Gu Clan.

When Xiao Yan appeared, Gu Yuan felt that another opportunity had come.

The Flame Mantra is very powerful, but its limitations are even greater. The fact that Xiao Yan was able to cultivate the Flame Mantra to a decent degree proves his talent.

Furthermore, Xiao Xuan left Xiao Yan with the Dou Di Bloodline, which allowed Xiao Yan's cultivation speed to reach a new level.

Just as the Bodhi Ancient Tree was about to arrive, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame was also about to descend upon the world.

Having gathered so many Heavenly Flames, plus the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, Xiao Yan could fuse them into the most powerful Heavenly Flames and then help Xun'er subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

Gu Yuan was confident he could persuade Xiao Yan on this point— Xiao Yan was, after all, a grateful child. Gu Yuan had gone to great lengths to cultivate Xiao Yan, so naturally Xiao Yan would treat Xun'er with all his heart.

The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame ranks third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, and only one can be born in the entire Dou Qi Continent. Ten thousand years ago, the Nether Flame Demon Saint swept through a generation with the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, and even named it after the Pure Lotus, which is enough to demonstrate the power of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

Gu Yuan believed that with the support of the Gu Clan's heritage and the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, Xun'er could also become a Nether Flame Demon Saint, sweeping away an entire generation.

With the inheritance of the Xiao Clan and the support of the Gu Clan, Xiao Yan could naturally sweep away an entire generation.

At that time, it will be Xiao Yan and Xun'er's world. The Gu Clan will have the resources to collect the Tou She Ancient God Jade and obtain the Tou She Ancient God's inheritance.

In Gu Yuan's heart, it would be best Xun'er could accept the inheritance, he would be second, and even if Xiao Yan obtained the inheritance, that would be acceptable.

Even if the legacy of the Tou She Ancient God is not enough for someone to break through to the Dou Emperor, the Gu Clan will still maintain their dominance for thousands of years, with many powerful Heavenly Flames as a guarantee.

Seeing a bright future in his eyes and holding onto the hope of a new beginning, Gu Yuan became much more confident.

They no longer care about the three lower clans of Yao, Shi, and Ling Clans.

The Yan Clan Lei Clan can at least attract the attention of the Soul Clan, and their breakthrough to the Nine-star Dou Sheng can give the Hun Tiandi a headache. What use are the mere Lower Three Clans?

Gu Yuan didn't even need to make a move; the Black Annihilation King was able to lead his troops into formation and use the Ancient Emperor Mirror to annihilate the three lower races!

It just so happens that Yao Chen is a disgraced disciple of the Yao Clan, so today I, Gu Yuan, will stand up for the teacher of the man my daughter has chosen!

You Yao Clan have to give me an explanation today!

Gu Yuan stared at the Yao Dan with an air of self-righteousness, as if he were about to make a move at any moment.

Yao Dan, however, was starting to have some doubts about life.

My Yao Clan has two Heavenly Flames. Why are you asking about Yan Jin?

Yao Dan immediately sensed something was wrong, and then a surge of anger welled up from the bottom of his heart.

We are both from the Ancient Eight Clans, what do you mean by "Gu Yuan"?

They treat the Lei Clan and Yan Clan with kindness and politeness, but they only bully my Yao Clan?

"Yes, that's true. I remember the Yao Clan has a Nine Nether Wind Flame ranked tenth and a Turtle Spirit Earth Fire ranked thirteenth." Yan Jin's eyes lit up as he picked up where Gu Yuan left off and they both looked at the Yao Dan.

The Yan Clan is about to lose two Heavenly Flames. Although they have gained something, they still feel uneasy about losing Heavenly Flames. Fortunately, the Yao Clan has wild Heavenly Flames, which can be used as a small supplement.

The Yan Clan is very skilled at this. Once upon a time, the Yan Clan also found a wild Nine Nether Golden Ancestor Fire on the body of the Patriarch in the territory of the Nine Nether Nether Python Clan. It took a lot of effort to get it and let the Nine Nether Golden Ancestor Fire shine brightly in Yan Jin's hands.

Lei Ying sensed something was wrong, but thinking of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, he began to drift off into his own thoughts, ignoring Gu Yuan Yan Jin's coercion of the Yao Dan.

Yao Dan clenched his fists; he wanted to resist, but he didn't dare.

"Hehe, Yao Dan, don't misunderstand. I didn't invite Patriarch Yan Jin to steal your Yao Clan's Heavenly Flames." Gu Yuan smiled and pretended to be a good person, saying calmly, "I just wanted to vent my anger for my in-laws."

"Yao Chen's parents sacrificed themselves for the Yao Clan, but Yao Chen was targeted by the second generation of your Yao Clan and was eventually expelled from the Yao Clan."

"After leaving the Yao Clan, Yao Chen struggled all the way, subdued the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and cultivated to the Peak Dou Zun and the peak of the Eighth Grade Alchemist. However, due to the lack of protection, he was surrounded and killed by the Soul Hall, leaving only a Residual Soul."

"Fortunately, we encountered the Gu Clan, which brought us good fortune after hardship, and the future looks bright."

"Shouldn't your Yao Clan pay the price for such indifference towards its own people?"

Gu Yuan knew this reason was absurd, but it was just a random excuse. Gu Yuan didn't Yao Dan a chance to refute it and then said, "The Turtle Spirit Earth Fire has a miraculous effect on tempering the physical body. I want it."

"I've heard that although the Nine Nether Wind Flame is a flame, it was born in an extremely yin place, in Endless Abyss where the Nether Wind blows all day long. It took shape in the place where the wind is most fierce, and it has a strange wind sound that can make people feel a strange restlessness and cause fluctuations in their emotions. It's quite mysterious... I want it."

Yan Jin followed closely behind. He had thought that Gu Yuan would want the Nine Nether Wind Flame, which was ranked higher, but he didn't expect that Gu Yuan would only want the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire. This was an unexpected surprise.

Yao Dan remained silent.

The Yao Clan was already targeted by the Soul Clan because of their strong Soul Power, making their lives very difficult. Now, they are being troubled by the Gu Clan, and the Lei Clan and Yan Clan, who should have been able to band together for mutual support, have also become accomplices to the evil. Only the Spirit Clan Stone Clan, who are so low-key that they have no presence, remain. The Yao Clan is completely unable to resist them.

Yao Dan had no choice but to give in. "Let the younger generation decide the outcome, and use the Heavenly Flames as the stake."

Gu Yuan and Yan Jin exchanged a glance, understanding that this was probably the Yao Clan's bottom line, and nodded in agreement to the request.

The Yao Clan's high-end combat power is no match for them. The gap between the younger generation and the Yao Clan is naturally smaller. However, Gu Yuan Yan Jin are both confident in their own younger generation and do not take the Yao Clan at all.

"Let's set the date for our clan 'Coming of Age Ceremony! Just before the opening of the Heavenly Tomb," Gu Yuan decided.

Yan Jin had no objection. For Ancient Race, Dou Emperor and Dou Zong were considered to be underage. Those outstanding Coming of Age Ceremony were High-level Dou Zun or even at the Peak Dou Zun when they came of age, and had the potential to break through to Dou Sheng.

After seeing that Gu Yuan had finished dividing the Yan Jin, Lei Ying coughed twice and said, "The Yao Dan, my Lei Clan's Inheritance Thunder Pool was used to trade with the Gu Clan, but we still need a Thunder Pool."

"I plan to reassemble the lightning after refining the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, but at the very beginning, I need to gather a large amount of Black Demonic Lightning in a very short time."

"Therefore, I hope to discuss with you the opening time of the 'Pill Canon' so that we can collect some Black Demonic Lightning during the Pill Canon period."

Yao Dan glanced at Lei Ying, didn't mention the reward, and simply nodded, "Okay."

"There's one more thing." Gu Yuan, who had made quite a haul, cleared his throat, his expression turning serious. "Do you know anything about the Nihility Devouring Flame?"

"Nihility Devouring Flame?" Yan Jin reacted immediately. "It is said that the Nihility Devouring Flame is the second on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, but the first place is blank. No one knows what it is. Strictly speaking, the Nihility Devouring Flame is the strongest Heavenly Flames on the Dou Qi Continent."

"The Nihility Devouring Flame is born from nothingness, formless and intangible, a truly peculiar existence, possessing the power to devour all things," Yao Dan added, instantly forgetting about the Nine Nether Wind Flame and the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire: "Could it be that Patriarch Gu Yuan has found news of the Nihility Devouring Flame?"

Gu Yuan nodded, acknowledging the guess about the Yao Dan, but did not say it aloud. His expression was solemn, and his eyes showed a thoughtful look.

All three were completely captivated, and even Lei Ying couldn't help but become interested in the Nihility Devouring Flame.

After a few breaths, Gu Yuan, who had kept the three of them in suspense, slowly spoke, "Heavenly Flames that can be refined. For example, the Fire Cloud Water Flame and the Sea Heart Flame can also be refined with water attribute. Another example is the Nine Nether Wind Flame, which can also be refined with wind attribute."

"I have fought against the Nihility Devouring Flame. Compared to flames, it is more like a black hole that devours everything. Therefore, theoretically speaking, any attribute can try to refine the Nihility Devouring Flame."

"You fought against the Nihility Devouring Flame, yet you haven't subdued it?" Lei Ying couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Although I don't want to admit it, in this era without Dou Emperor, Gu Yuan's strength is considered the ceiling. Even so, he still hasn't been able to subdue the Nihility Devouring Flame, which is too shocking for the Soul Clan.

"Back when the Soul Clan attacked the Xiao Clan, I was one of the ones who intervened," Gu Yuan sighed.

"You mean... that Nihility Devouring Flame was refined by someone from the Soul Clan? The Soul Clan has been hiding this for so long?" Yao Dan's voice trembled slightly, feeling that the heavens were unjust, that those scumbags from the Soul Clan could have such an opportunity.

"No wonder the Soul Clan dared to be so arrogant back then, intending to collect the Tou She Ancient God Jade, and didn't take us seriously at all." Lei Ying also frowned.

Gu Yuan raised his hand and gestured for the others not to get excited. After thinking for a moment, he continued, "The Nihility Devouring Flame has already developed its own intelligence, making it an independent individual. Its relationship with the Soul Clan is more like a cooperative one, rather than being refined by anyone."

"When I fought him a thousand years ago, Nihility Devouring Flame was only at the Peak Eight-star Dou Sheng, but he was formless and shapeless, and I couldn't find his true form at all. All the Dou Sheng who blocked me with him died, but I still couldn't catch him."

"Now, a thousand years have passed, and my strength has improved once again. I tried to explore the Soul Realm, but the Soul Realm suddenly disappeared."

"After much thought, I'm afraid that the Nihility Devouring Flame has already broken through to the Nine-star Dou Sheng, devoured the entire Soul Realm into its body, and is now hiding in the void."

"Nine-star Dou Sheng..." Yan Jin clicked his tongue. He was only at the Peak Eight-star Dou Sheng. If the Nihility Devouring Flame was really comparable to Nine-star Dou Sheng, even if he had no intelligence in front of him, Yan Jin was not confident in refining him.

Yao Dan's face twitched. Nihility Devouring Flame could devour the Soul Realm, wouldn't it also be able to devour the Medicine Realm and then exterminate the Yao Clan?

The Soul Clan made no attempt to hide their covetousness of the Yao Clan. Even after their recent battle with the Xiao Clan, which resulted in mutual destruction, they continued to target the Yao Clan.

"As you all know, although any attribute can refine the Nihility Devouring Flame, its powerful origin is enough to make it impossible for anyone to refine."

"Therefore," Gu Yuan suddenly said with a fierce glint in his eyes, "Only a great battle, a great battle in which multiple Dou Sheng participate, just like the Tou She Ancient God Jade was torn apart back then, and the origin of the Nihility Devouring Flame is also forcibly torn apart, will give us a chance to refine it."

Lei Ying and Yan Jin exchanged a glance. They finally understood why Gu Yuan had suddenly acted strangely, giving them both the opportunity to break through to the Nine-star Dou Sheng. It turned out that he wanted to target the Nihility Devouring Flame together.

As for the possibility of offending the Soul Clan, the two ignored it.

If one can obtain the Nihility Devouring Flame, even a portion of its origin, it is still Heavenly Flames at the Dou Sheng level. Moreover, its ability to devour all things can greatly shorten the cultivation time of Dou Sheng, which can completely guarantee the long-term prosperity of Ancient Race.

It is even more important than the ethereal and elusive Tou She Ancient God Jade.

Yao Dan glanced at Gu Yuan, then at Yan Jin, and decided not to hold it against the two of them for just stealing the Yao Clan's Heavenly Flames.

Compared to the ugly face of the Soul Clan who wanted to strip the soul of the Yao Clan, the Gu Clan and the Yan Clan suddenly seemed much more lovable.

Consider it a loss to avert disaster.

"By the way, how is Yao Chen doing now? Why don't we send him back to my Yao Clan to serve as an elder?" Yao Dan said.

Gu Yuan raised an eyebrow, not expecting Yao Pill Gathering bring this up on his own initiative.

Although Yao Chen possessed the bloodline of the Yao Clan's Dou Di Bloodline, his past experiences made him closer to Xiao Yan and even closer to the Gu Clan.

Even Yao Chen's Bone Spirit Cold Flame will most likely be left to Xiao Yan, rather than being brought to the Yao Clan to become the Yao Clan's inherited Heavenly Flames.

The elders within the Yao Clan also strongly disliked Yao Chen, this "unorthodox" practitioner.

If there's any advantage to it, it's that it allows them to connect with the Gu Clan through their relationship with Yao Chen and Xiao Yan.

They might even become half a vassal of the Gu Clan.

"That depends on Yao Chen's own wishes," Gu Yuan said indifferently.

"Of course." Yao Dan nodded, and then continued, "The Nihility Devouring Flame can devour an entire realm. We might as well establish a spatial passage so that we can provide immediate support if any realm encounters a problem."

"Okay." Lei Ying was the first to agree. He still needed to collect powerful lightning through the Yao Clan.

Gu Yuan Yan Jin had no reason to refuse and readily agreed.