"Let's go see if we can run into some acquaintances..."
Huo Xuan turned his head and said something to the people around him, then took the lead in stepping onto the stone platform.
As Huo Xuan and his group stepped onto the stone platform, they attracted the attention of some people. One of them, a man dressed in black, was chatting and laughing with several powerful figures from an unknown faction when Huo Xuan and his group arrived. He immediately took notice of them.
The man was dressed in black, with long black hair casually draped behind him, giving him a rather dashing and unrestrained air. His face was fair and jade-like, giving him an extremely gentle and refined appearance.
Huo Xuan's first impression of this person was extremely favorable. However, although he appeared very kind, this kindness only made him seem more dangerous. His gentle and refined demeanor was merely a facade; beneath this disguise lay an extremely dangerous soul.
If Huo Xuan's guess is correct, this person should be a member of the Hun Clan — Hun Yu.
Although the name sounds somewhat feminine, Hun Yu is indeed a man. He also possesses the God Grade Bloodline of the Hun Clan and is considered one of the two most likely to become the next patriarch of the Hun Clan among the younger generation.
Huo Xuan ignored the gaze that Hun Yu cast at him, found an open space, and sat down on the ground.
A moment later, another group of people with considerable strength arrived, followed by wave after wave...
"Boom! Boom!"
"Lei Clan has arrived."
Accompanied by a series of heavy thunderclaps, the space not far away slightly distorted, and the Lei Clan, led by Lei Dong, stepped onto the stone platform without hesitation.
After a while, the space not far away began to distort slightly again. Then, a group of young men and women, their bodies exuding a medicinal fragrance, slowly walked out of the space. They were the Medicine Clan led by Yao Tian.
Now, everything happening here seems to be different from the original story. In the original story, when people were fighting for the Bodhi Heart, there weren't so many Ancient Race.
"Come on then, I'm determined to have this Bodhi Heart this time!"
Huo Xuan thought to himself.
Following the Thunder and Medicine Clans, the Gu Clan also arrived at this Ancient Domain Stage. However, the current generation of the Gu Clan is truly not up to par...
What Huo Xuan regrets is that among the Gu Clan, only Gu Xun'er did not come. Otherwise, he could have found a way to keep her here forever!
What a pity...
"The Gu Clan, the Flame Clan, the Lei Clan, the Medicine Clan, and my Hun Clan —five of the Ancient Eight Clans have come at once! I must say, the Bodhi Ancient Tree's allure is truly powerful!"
At this moment, Hun Yu suddenly stood up and spoke.
"Hun Yu, what do you want to do?"
Among the Gu Clan, the leader, Lin Xiu, asked warily.
"Gentlemen, let's join forces!"
Hun Yu said with a smile.
Further in from the Ancient Domain Stage, one can enter the depths of the Wild Ancient Region, where the Bodhi Ancient Tree is located...
However, reaching the Bodhi Ancient Tree is extremely difficult, because a vast army of ferocious beasts is stationed hundreds of miles away, surrounding the area. To enter, one must cross that sea of beasts.
In the past few days, many people have tried to break through the Beast Tide, but without exception, they were all stopped halfway. The ferocious beast army is not only terrifying in number, but also contains many powerful individuals who are extremely difficult to deal with...
"Everyone, you should all be very clear about our current situation. Our goal is the Bodhi Ancient Tree deep in the Wild Ancient Region. As for whether we will have disagreements after we arrive there, that's a bit too far off for us right now, because none of us, as a single force, can overcome that Beast Tide."
On the stone platform, Hun Yu's voice was clear and resonant, possessing an air of authority that commanded respect.
"Our only chance is for everyone to unite and form an alliance, like an arrow, to plunge into the Beast Tide. Only by relying on the strength of all of us can we tear open that defensive line. Otherwise, the Bodhi Ancient Tree is doomed."
"Our alliance has no hierarchy, so there will be no one ordering anyone around. So please rest assured, there is no exploitation involved, only support. Of course, if you feel you cannot trust us, you can stay here. I will not force you. However, in that case, I'm afraid you will all leave empty-handed."
Upon hearing Hun Yu's words, a moment of silence fell over the surroundings. After a short while, many people finally nodded in agreement. Regardless, Hun Yu was right about one thing: no single force here could overcome the Beast Tide on its own. Therefore, the only way to reach the depths was to join forces and venture forth together.
"Brother Hun Yu is right. This time, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan will join you on your adventure."
Just as some people were beginning to be tempted, a man with colorful eyes who claimed to be from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan spoke calmly.
"Hehe, then thank you very much, Brother Jiu Feng..."
Upon hearing this, Hun Yu smiled slightly and cupped her hands in a gesture of respect to the man with the colorful eyes from a distance.
"That's right. Staying here won't get us anything. We might as well team up and give it a shot!"
The words of the man with colorful eyes named Jiu Feng clearly set a good precedent, and many people immediately responded. As the discussion spread, more and more people began to nod in agreement.
What do you think?
Hun Yu then turned her gaze to the other four clans.
The members of the Gu Clan remained silent, but their choice was clear. Of the five clans that had come to vie for the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the Gu Clan was the weakest. Without joining forces, the Gu Clan alone would not be able to break through the Beast Tide.
"As long as you don't play any tricks, Lei Clan is willing to join forces."
Lei Dong made the choice on behalf of the Lei Clan.
"Our Flame Clan also agrees to join forces, but let me make it clear beforehand that we will not be the vanguard."
Having reached the level of Half-Saint, Huo Xuan was fully qualified to go solo. However, considering the safety of his companions, and for safety's sake, Huo Xuan abandoned the idea of going solo and chose to join forces instead.
"Since everyone agrees, my Medicine Clan has no objections."
Yao Tian also represented the Medicine Clan in choosing to join forces.
"It's midday, the time when the beasts are at their laziest. Since no one has any objections, let's set off now!"
"Let's get ready to go. Be careful when we're facing the Beast Tide later..."
Huo Xuan spoke softly to the other four.
Even if everyone here gathers together, it is estimated that less than one-tenth of them will be able to successfully survive the Beast Tide.
That Hun Yu was merely trying to use everyone's strength to penetrate as deep as possible into the Beast Tide. When the time came, everyone would be looking out for themselves, and those who could break through the Beast Tide by relying on their own strength would be able to see the Bodhi Ancient Tree. Those without strength would only become food for those ferocious beasts.
The crowd in the square began to move, and figures soared into the sky, eventually forming a dense mass like a large dark cloud, suspended in mid-air.
"Let's go. Be careful later..."
Seeing that the main group had started to move, Huo Xuan did not delay. After giving instructions to everyone, his figure slowly rose into the air, and the others quickly followed, forming a sizable circle together.
"Everyone, let's go!"
In the sky, Hun Yu glanced at the other four races without leaving a trace, then looked at the sparse figures in the square below. He paid them no further attention, let out a loud laugh, and took the lead in flying towards the northern horizon. Behind him, a large, dark mass of people followed quickly, creating a rumbling sound as they broke through the air.
Huo Xuan and his group did not deliberately get close to the front to be the first to act. The more they rushed to the front, the faster their strength would be consumed, and the greater the possibility of something bad happening in the end.
A dark mass of people, like a dark cloud, swept across the sky like lightning. As they flew over a lush mountain peak, an endless black plain came into view.
As their gazes fell upon the black plain, everyone gasped sharply...