Each Side Withdraws

"Is a breakthrough the mid-term?"

Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Mo Tang, the powerful figures in the allied forces were initially shocked, but then overjoyed.

If Mo Tang, who was only at the Early-Stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng, might not be able to withstand Hun Tiandi, which was at the late stage of the Nine-star Dou Sheng, then breaking through to the middle stage of the Nine-star Dou Sheng would be a completely different story!

At this level, even the slightest difference can lead to a world of difference.

Moreover, Mo Tang's bloodline is truly terrifying. The Supreme Dragon Phoenix bloodline is already the strongest known bloodline on the Dou Qi Continent. Even the Hun Tiandi's own bloodline is inferior in comparison, let alone just an avatar!

Although this clone of the Hun Tiandi had reached the same level of strength as him, it was still somewhat inferior to the original in terms of bloodline power, even though he had almost annihilated his entire race to enhance the clone's bloodline power...

"Mo Tang!"

"Big brother!"

Queen Medusa and Zi Yan quickly retreated behind Mo Tang.

The two women were in a sorry state, especially Zi Yan, who was the main force. Her long purple-gold dress was torn in many places, and her fair skin was stained with purple-gold blood.

Mo Tang felt a pang of heartache at the sight, then fed the two Bodhi Seed to the two women and said, "Leave the rest to me, you two go and heal your wounds first."

Similarly, those who were seriously injured in the Four Directions Alliance all received a Bodhi Seed, which completely depleted the Bodhi Ancient Tree's collection given to Mo Tang.

For Mo Tang at this moment, unless the energy comes from one of the top three Heavenly Flames, the mere Bodhi Seed is simply a drop in the ocean, and it's better to save it for emergencies...

Just like now...

After arranging everyone, Mo Tang flew to the Hun Tiandi's clone and faced him in mid-air.

The entire battlefield had fallen silent. The apocalyptic Energy Tide had completely vanished, and everyone—whether it was the allied forces or the few remaining powerful members of the Soul Clan —was watching the four figures in the sky...

The final outcome of this great battle will depend on those three people!

The Hun Tiandi looked at the young figure before him. How long ago was it that when he first heard the name Mo Tang, the other was merely an ant, utterly insignificant in his eyes...

Who would have thought that in just a few short years, the other party would have grown to a level that was comparable to their own?

"If I had known this would happen, I should have nipped you in the bud from the start!"

The Hun Tiandi's words carried a sigh and a hint of regret.

Mo Tang merely chuckled, "Unfortunately, there are countless elixirs in this world, but there's one thing that can't undo regret..."

"Hehe, not bad!" A smile appeared on the majestic face of the Hun Tiandi.

At this moment, the Hun Tiandi had lost all desire to continue fighting. No matter how much the Soul Clan had paid before, they had already lost the moment Mo Tang broke through!

Of course, as long as he is not dead, the defeat of the Soul Clan is not the final result. He now has seven Ancient Emperor Jade in his hands. Compared with Mo Tang, who only has one Ancient Emperor Jade left, the Hun Tiandi seems to have an advantage.

However, there is one thing: if the Hun Tiandi wants to make a comeback, he can only pin his hopes on the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion...

As for Mo Tang and Gu Yuan now, they are even more unwilling to let the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion be opened!

In this way, only the Hun Tiandi was anxious...

The thought of this would fill the Hun Tiandi with a violent rage.

"I'll give you a chance. I can agree to a joint exploration of the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion. Otherwise, everyone here will disappear from this world!"

The Hun Tiandi spoke very calmly, but to everyone's ears, his words sounded extremely heavy.

Although the allied forces currently have the upper hand, and Gu Yuan and Mo Tang working together can easily stop the Hun Tiandi and his clone, if the latter really wants to perish together with him, then everyone on this battlefield except Gu Yuan and Mo Tang will die!

Even Gu Yuan and Mo Tang might lose their lives...

It's unimaginable how much commotion would be caused if two supreme-level experts at the late stage of the Nine-star Dou Sheng were to fight without regard for their lives!

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Gu Yuan's expression darkened. He looked down at the scattered members of the Gu Clan below, especially the beautiful figure with a blank expression, and let out a long sigh.

"I agree!"

Before Gu Yuan could recover from the life-or-death entanglement of his daughter's clan, Mo Tang took the lead in announcing his decision.

"What...!" Gu Yuan was shocked and couldn't help but look at Mo Tang.

Mo Tang remained calm, and upon noticing Gu Yuan's gaze, he said indifferently, "I will not put my woman in danger because of unfounded possibilities..."

These words left Gu Yuan with mixed feelings.

If it were me, could I make such a decisive decision?

His answer was—no!

Behind Mo Tang, Medusa and Zi Yan, who were healing their wounds, felt a surge of sweetness in their hearts upon hearing this. Although Mo Tang's actions might seem somewhat sentimental to someone as considerate as Queen Medusa, it was a different story if this person was her man and his decisiveness was due to her!

Of course, if these people knew that Mo Tang's original goal was to open the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion, it's hard to say whether they would still have such thoughts...

"Good!" A hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the Hun Tiandi.

The last piece of Ancient Emperor Jade is in Mo Tang's hands, so as long as he agrees, then this matter will be settled!

"Let us cease hostilities and work together to find the location of the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion!"

Since he still had a piece of Ancient Emperor Jade in his possession, and without Ancient Emperor Jade he wouldn't be able to enter the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion even if he found it, Mo Tang agreed without hesitation.

Of course, having read the original novel, he naturally knew the location of the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion...

However, Mo Tang would never reveal his location so easily. Let them search... He could use this time to strengthen the forces around him, so that they would have a better chance when they reached the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion.

Although the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion had his father-in-law, a powerful late-stage Nine-star Dou Sheng, Mo Tang wasn't entirely sure if the Old Dragon Emperor would be on his side when it came to the opportunity to become an Emperor...

Moreover, it remains to be seen how Gu Yuan will choose in the end, and Mo Tang needs to prepare for all of this in advance.

The Hun Tiandi glanced at Mo Tang one last time, then his gaze swept over Gu Yuan's face before he vanished into the sky without a word.

With the departure of the Hun Tiandi, the great battle was finally over...