After the two from the Shi Clan, Huo Xuan turned his attention to the five from the Gu Clan.
"Gentlemen of the Gu Clan? Do you intend to open the passage yourselves, or join forces?"
Now the Lei Clan, Medicine Clan, Hun Clan, and Shi Clan are all on his side. As for the Gu Clan, he's sending the five of them to open up a passage. Huo Xuan doesn't believe they can succeed in a short time.
To be honest, he really wanted to send the remaining five people to meet the Gu Yao.
But now is not the time to completely break with the Gu Clan. It wouldn't be a problem if one or two of the six Gu Clan who entered the Heavenly Tomb died, but if they all died, wouldn't the Gu Clan be furious? Would they just accept their bad luck?
The Cyan Shirt Man robe beside Gu Xun'er had a solemn expression as he looked at the passage not far away. If they did not choose to join forces, it would be extremely difficult for them to open up a passage in a short period of time.
Huo Xuan wanted to join forces with them and didn't let them open the passage alone, which means that he probably didn't intend to take advantage of the situation to harm them.
Thinking of this, the Cyan Shirt Man gritted his teeth, hardened his heart, and made a decision.
"Our Gu Clan will join forces with you to open a passage, but you must not try anything funny. After all, we are now at a critical juncture of life and death."
"Don't worry, as long as you mind your own business and don't come looking for trouble, I won't lay a hand on you." As he spoke, Huo Xuan deliberately glanced at Gu Xun'er beside him.
"No problem. I hope you'll keep your promise!"
"Big Brother Qing Yang, you..."
Gu Qingyang decided to join forces with Huo Xuan. Seeing this, Gu Xun'er's expression darkened, and she couldn't help but want to reprimand Gu Qingyang.
"What? Miss Xun Er, are you unwilling? If you are not willing, I will not force you. Please move to another side and make a passage yourself."
Upon seeing Huo Xuan's gesture of invitation, the expressions of the others, except for Gu Xun'er, changed slightly. Since they were outnumbered, they would definitely suffer if they opened up a passage on their own.
"Xun'er, let's join forces!"
"Joining forces increases the chances of survival..."
"Yes! Xun'er, let's join forces!"
The others joined in trying to persuade Gu Xun'er. Who doesn't cherish their own life? Now, a chance to live is right in front of you, Miss Xun Er, but it seems you're planning to refuse!
How did they end up with such a spoiled young lady?
If Xun'er doesn't leave, they can't leave either.
If the young lady is in any danger, they not only cannot sit idly by, but must also save her, not for any other reason than that she possesses the God Grade Bloodline of the Gu Clan.
If you, young lady, don't cherish your life and want to be reincarnated as soon as possible, then why bring us along? We don't want to die young.
Along the way, Miss Xun Er revealed her desire to kill Huo Xuan more than once, and repeatedly expressed her hope that they would join the operation.
As for the reason, Xun'er didn't say, but they all knew more or less that Xun'er wanted revenge, to avenge a useless member of the Xiao Clan.
Of course, the fact that the young lady of the Gu Clan fell in love with a good-for-nothing from the Xiao Clan Gu Clan a shameful matter. Originally, only Gu Yuan and the elders of the Gu Clan knew about it, apart from Gu Xun'er and Ling Ying. This matter was also kept tightly under wraps by the Gu Clan's higher-ups, and there was no leak of it whatsoever.
But what's the use of sealing it off? Huo Xuan has arrived, and as someone in the know, Huo Xuan arrival has rendered all the efforts made by the Gu Clan's higher-ups over the years futile.
During the time Huo Xuan lived in the Gu World, he took many opportunities to spread the news. It spread like wildfire. How could this matter be kept secret?
They didn't believe it at first, but during that time, they thought about how Xun'er had left the Gu Clan and hadn't found the Ancient Jade more than ten years. They went to Xun'er's former bodyguard Ling Ying, to verify. Although they didn't get any information, they weren't fools. They vaguely understood what was going on.
Originally, she only went to steal the Ancient Jade, but instead of getting the Ancient Jade, Xun'er ended up getting herself into trouble.
Gu Xun'er, isn't she just relying on her father being the clan leader and possessing God Grade Bloodline? What else has she done? What significant contributions has she made to the clan? What gives her the right to hold such a high position?
Which of the Four Great Commanders didn't risk their lives for the Gu Clan to achieve their current status?
Gu Xun'er loves Xiao Yan, but Xiao Yan is killed by Huo Xuan. Gu Xun'er wants revenge, but what does that have to do with them? Why should they risk their precious lives for an ant?
To be honest, if it weren't for the clan leader and the God Grade Bloodline, they would have killed Gu Xun'er long ago. This ungrateful wretch who betrays his own side should be killed as soon as possible. Why keep her around for the New Year?
"Call..."
Gu Xun'er let out a soft breath. Hearing the frantic urging from those behind her, she understood their current predicament. She then said in a deep voice, "The five of us from the Gu Clan also want to pass through this passage."
Hearing this, the other four breathed a sigh of relief. They exchanged glances and, in perfect unison, took out a cloth bag from their Storage Ring. They looked at the bag with some reluctance, gritted their teeth, and tossed it to Huo Xuan.
After putting away the four bags of Energy Core, Huo Xuan remained unmoved and his gaze fell on Gu Xun'er.
Noticing Huo Xuan's gaze, Gu Xun'er knew exactly what Huo Xuan was planning.
"Take this and quickly open a passage!"
Gu Xun'er then took out a cloth bag full of Energy Core from her Storage Ring and threw it hard at Huo Xuan.
Hearing Gu Xun'er's angry voice, Huo Xuan's face gradually revealed a smile. He put the numerous Energy Core into his Storage Ring and looked towards the passage ahead.
Let's go.
Upon entering the passage, Huo Xuan saw everyone struggling to clear it.
At this moment, everyone was undoubtedly like excavating machines, and as the powerful Dou Qi surged forth, the pit they created became deeper and deeper.
"Huo Xuan, quickly open a passage!"
Gu Xun'er's words carried a hint of command.
Gu Xun'er's haughty demeanor made her seem like a queen on a high and mighty throne.
"Boom!"
Huo Xuan unleashed a burst of Dou Qi at her without hesitation, instantly sending her flying several meters away.
"I'm not your servant, show me some respect!" Huo Xuan withdrew from Gu Xun'er, who was not far away, and coldly swept his gaze over the other four, saying, "You're the same! Don't put on airs!"
"Get out of the way, all of you."
After teaching Gu Xun'er, Huo Xuan conjured a small Fire Lotus and addressed the group that had cleared the path ahead.
Upon hearing the sound, everyone stopped without hesitation and cleared a path, obediently stepping aside.
"Boom!"
Huo Xuan flicked his finger, and the Fire Lotus in his hand flew forward, finally colliding with the energy light screen!
The Fire Lotus collided with the thick crystal wall, accompanied by a tremendous roar. Instantly, fragments of energy, almost tangible, burst forth...
Opening up the crystal layers was not as difficult as Huo Xuan had imagined. Although these crystal layers were extremely hard, they were not an insurmountable obstacle for Huo Xuan, who possessed eight different kinds of Strange Fire.
But that doesn't mean Huo Xuan will keep doing this forever. This light screen is over a hundred feet wide, and it's no easy task for one person to completely open up a passage through it.
Huo Xuan works for a while and then rests. When Huo Xuan, others will take over. With Huo Xuan's strength, it's not that he can't continue to expand. He clearly intends to preserve most of the forces.
After all, the relationship between the Ancient Eight Clans was not as friendly as one might imagine. They maintained a certain level of vigilance towards each other and did not hold back enough power. If others wanted to kill them, they would be at the mercy of others.
As the group progressed through the gradually opening passage, the entrance was punctuated by intermittent whooshing sounds of wind breaking through the air, and the oppressive energy emanating from it grew increasingly powerful...
About half an hour later, a deafening sound suddenly resounded from behind, and everyone immediately noticed that the entire light screen seemed to tremble violently at that moment.
"Energy Storm is sweeping in..."
The commotion instantly silenced the passage. Everyone's expressions were grave. Such a massive energy barrier had been shattered by the Energy Storm; if they were still outside, they would probably be reduced to dust in an instant.
Fortunately, the passage has been opened deep enough that the Energy Storm should not be able to get in...
"Everyone, let's speed things up..."
Gu Qingyang frowned slightly, then said, "Although we've avoided the Energy Storm here, it's too oppressive. The surrounding area is filled with dazzling energy crystal layers, which are quite beautiful, but they always give people a vaguely uncomfortable feeling."
"Laugh..."
A rumbling sound echoed continuously in the passage. Just as everyone was preparing to continue opening the passage, a faint strange sound quietly entered their ears. Looking at the crystal wall on the left, they saw a layer of faint energy liquid seeping out from the crystal wall.
"This is..."