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A bland remark, yet it contained boundless killing intent, icy to the extreme.

However, not a trace of killing intent leaked from Gu Yuan. That was the way of the strong. Killing someone was that simple—just one sentence could contain endless, chilling murderous intent.

It condemned that person to hell.

"Achoo..."

Hun Realm.

On the back mountain, Hun Xiu, who was in the midst of cultivation, unexpectedly sneezed. He rubbed his nose.

He paid it no mind and continued cultivating the high-grade Profound-class Dou Skill he had obtained from the Skill Pavilion, the Soul Slaying Palm.

He had no idea that one of the peak experts of the continent had already taken notice of him and was considering eliminating him.

If Hun Xiu had known, who knew whether he would still have the mood to cultivate here?

This was truly like sitting at home while a blade fell from the sky. It had come completely out of nowhere!...

After hearing Gu Yuan's words, Gu Dao did not immediately answer. He pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "Clan Head, that is unrealistic. Hun Xiu is Soul Emperor's son. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will undoubtedly become the Hun Clan Head in the future. Especially since he is in the Hun Realm, killing him would be extremely difficult. Our people would likely be exposed before they could even get close to him."

"Mm."

Gu Yuan nodded slightly in agreement. "I have thought it over carefully as well. Killing this Hun Xiu is practically impossible."

Then, changing the subject, he said, "Enough about this wielder of the Transcendent Divine Bloodline. Aren't there two other youngsters with Divine Grade Bloodlines?"

Gu Dao said, "There are two more. One is called Hun Feng, also Soul Emperor's son. The other is called Soul Jade, the son of an elder."

Gu Yuan asked again, "Do you think it would be difficult to kill these two Divine Grade Bloodlines?"

Hearing this, Gu Dao could not help but smile bitterly and shake his head. "Clan Head, that is simply impossible. Please do not joke about such things."

"Ah..."

Gu Yuan let out a long sigh. "The Hun Clan was already no weaker than our Gu Clan. Now, their younger generation is even more flourishing than ours. In another one or two hundred years, will there still be any place for the Gu Clan on the Dou Qi Continent?"

The Hun Clan's younger generation had made Gu Yuan feel pressure—tremendous pressure.

They might not pose much of a threat now, but the future was uncertain. Once the Hun Clan's younger generation fully matured—

the Gu Clan would be nothing.

As time passed, the bloodlines of their Ancient Clans grew thinner and thinner. One day, they would inevitably be exhausted and reduced to ordinary people.

Just like the Xiao Clan, once the strongest among the Eight Ancient Clans.

And like the present-day Spirit Clan and Stone Clan. Their Dou Emperor Bloodlines had already become incredibly thin. If not for a few decrepit old men supporting them, the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan would likely have been struck from the ranks of the Ancient Clans long ago.

The Gu Clan's Dou Emperor Bloodline could not sustain many more generations either, yet the Hun Clan's Dou Emperor Bloodline remained as powerful as ever.

And now, a Transcendent Divine Bloodline had appeared.

It truly made others envious beyond measure.

Hearing Gu Yuan sigh, Gu Dao said nothing, because he understood the concerns weighing on Clan Head Gu Yuan's mind.

After a long while, Gu Yuan slowly said, "Gu Dao, what do you think of a marriage alliance between our Gu Clan and the Hun Clan?"

"Hmm?"

"A marriage alliance?"

Gu Dao looked at Gu Yuan in surprise. He truly had not expected the Clan Head to utter the words "marriage alliance."

And the proposed partner was the Hun Clan.

The Hun Clan was no weaker than the Gu Clan. To be honest, many in the Gu Clan disliked the Hun Clan's way of doing things.

For example, the faction the Hun Clan had placed openly upon the continent—the Hall of Souls.

Its methods were quite detestable.

Gu Yuan himself disliked them even more. In the past, the Hun Clan had taken advantage of Xiao Xuan's vulnerable state to assassinate him, even though he had once been the Gu Clan's greatest ally.

Gu Yuan's "best buddy."

Gu Dao regained his senses slightly and asked, "Clan Head, you mean a marriage alliance? With the Hun Clan?"

"Mm."

Gu Yuan nodded. "You heard correctly, Gu Dao. A marriage alliance with the Hun Clan."

At the end, Gu Yuan could not help asking, "What do you think?"

The thought had arisen in his mind, but he had not intended to speak it aloud.

Believe it or not, he had blurted it out as if possessed.

Since he had already said it, he might as well make the marriage alliance a reality. After all, he had opened his mouth.

It was unrealistic to ask him to take it back. Spilt water could not be gathered again.

Of course, a marriage alliance with the Hun Clan was not a bad choice either.

Seeing that Gu Yuan was serious, Gu Dao fell silent rather than replying at once.

He was thinking, weighing the matter.

Ever since the Xiao Clan had withdrawn from the stage of the Eight Ancient Clans, the Hun Clan had become exceptionally low-profile and mysterious.

Only one Five-Star Dou Saint from their clan had appeared openly on the continent, founding the terrifying force that now struck fear throughout the land—the Hall of Souls.

Just how strong was the Hun Clan now? How deep were its foundations? What level had it reached after a thousand years? No one knew.

But one thing was certain: it was no weaker than the Gu Clan.

A thousand years ago, the Gu and Hun Clans had been roughly equal in strength. Even though a thousand years had passed—

the Hun Clan had developed in secret, but the Gu Clan had not been idle either. Thus, the Gu Clan believed that the present Hun Clan remained about equal to them.

A marriage alliance between the Gu and Hun Clans might not be a bad idea.

A union of two powerful forces—this could work.

After considering it carefully, Gu Dao said, "I have no objections."

In Gu Dao's view, an alliance between two powerful forces was feasible, though he too greatly disliked those people from the Hun Clan.

But... at their level, everything had to be considered from the clan's perspective. They could not neglect the clan for the sake of personal feelings.

Thinking of something, Gu Dao reminded him, "Clan Head, if we are to form a marriage alliance, have you decided on the match?"

"Of course."

Gu Yuan nodded seriously. "I want that Hun Xiu of the Hun Clan. Doesn't he possess a Transcendent Divine Bloodline?"

"Other than him, I will not consider anyone else."

His expression was resolute.

Gu Yuan was determined to obtain Hun Xiu.

Since he could not destroy him, then he would take another approach. Obtaining him was even more exciting than destroying him.

"Achoo..."

Hun Xiu, who was cultivating, sneezed again. He rubbed his nose and muttered, "What is going on?"

Unable to figure it out, he stopped thinking about it.

He continued cultivating. In Hun Xiu's eyes, what he needed to do now was cultivate diligently and prepare for the Hun Clan's great calamity in the future.

He had to cultivate hard, so that he would at least possess some ability to protect himself in this world.