Gathering to Deliberate

Xiao Yuan was not only unafraid, but even took the initiative to make a move. As for dealing with the Soul Clan, he might need to join forces with these Ancient Race. It would be best to put both sides on the same level in such a conversation, otherwise, there would always be some unnecessary trouble. The best way to put both sides on the same level is to also show some strength that the other side can value.

As for the soul power of the Divine Palace Realm, that's a surprise reserved for the Hun Tiandi; it can't be revealed now.

Lei Ying is Eight Star Dou Sheng, and even 20% of his power is enough to give an ordinary Six Star Dou Sheng a headache. Although Xiao Yuan's aura is only close to that of Five Star Dou Sheng, every attack he unleashes is a top-tier Dou Technique, and his momentum is naturally extraordinary.

Xiao Yuan's performance once again surprised many people. Lei Ying in the sky couldn't help but laugh and said, "Good lad, you're becoming more and more to my liking!"

In the sky, Lei Ying slowly descended, arms crossed, black lightning swirling around him. A terrifying aura quietly spread, causing the crowd around the training ground to involuntarily retreat a distance, staring in fear at the towering figure.

"Clan Chief Lei Ying, try taking my move!"

Xiao Yuan pointed his finger, and the fire talisman and dragon claw, carrying immense energy, blasted directly at Lei Ying.

Looking at the imposing fire talisman and the purple-gold dragon claw, Lei Ying's expression also slightly tightened. After a loud laugh, he suddenly grabbed with his fan-sized hand, and lightning flashed and thunder roared in his palm, as if it were a thundercloud that had shrunk countless times.

"Try my Thunder Clan's Thunder Tribulation Palm!"

Lightning surged in Lei Ying's palm, eventually transforming into a shrunken thundercloud. The thundercloud pounded rapidly like a heart, and in an instant, the world suddenly darkened. A lightning palm print, shrunk to the smallest size, burst forth from the thundercloud and, under the watchful eyes of many, collided heavily with Xiao Yuan Talisman and Dragon Claw.

Hmm? Xiao Yuan frowned slightly.

Lei Ying was at least 50% of his strength; relying solely on the fire talisman and the Azure Dragon Heavenly Seat Seal wouldn't be enough! After thinking for a moment, an invisible soul fluctuation spread out and quietly appeared at the center of the explosion.

"Bang!"

The earth-shattering explosion resounded throughout the entire Lei World in an instant, and a terrifying energy storm spread out with unstoppable force!

The terrifying shockwave that came head-on sent Xiao Yuan flying back dozens of meters, while Lei Ying in the sky simply shuddered and stabilized himself from the shockwave, demonstrating the strength of a peak Eight Star Dou Sheng.

"Xiao Yuan actually accepted it!"

Seeing Xiao Yuan Xiao Yuan, who had retreated dozens of meters but showed no serious injuries, many people cried out in surprise. Lei Dong and the others, in particular, couldn't help but gasp. The Thunder Tribulation Palm was a rare high-level Heaven-rank Dou Technique among the Thunder Clan, and now it was being used by Lei Ying. Its power was enough to easily destroy all living beings within a thousand miles. Yet, it had only forced Xiao Yuan back a few dozen meters. Amidst the astonishment, the terrifying shockwave in the sky swept outwards. Then, Xiao Yuan waved his sleeve, and the space collapsed, creating a huge black hole that swallowed the violent energy impact whole. Having done this, Xiao Yuan smiled and said, "Clan Chief Lei Ying, how is it?"

"Haha, good lad, you truly live up to your reputation as Xiao Xuan's junior!"

Lei Ying laughed heartily, but a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes. His previous palm strike, which had been at least half its strength, had been so easily neutralized? "Clan Chief Lei Ying, I have come to the Thunder Clan to visit you regarding the matters of the Ling and Shi Clans. May I speak with you in private?"

Xiao Yuan cupped his hands and asked.

"Of course, come with me."

Lei Ying nodded upon hearing this, and then flew towards the Thunder Clan's Council Great Hall.

Inside the main hall, Lei Ying looked at Xiao Yuan and was very satisfied with him.

This kid is really to his liking.

"Whoosh!"

Xiao Yuan remained silent, and his terrifying soul power instantly transformed into a barrier, enveloping the main hall.

What does this mean?

Lei Ying's smile faded, and he looked at Xiao Yuan with a subtle gaze, asking a question.

"I have come to the Thunder Clan this time to discuss important matters with Clan Chief Lei Ying. This is a message from Ancient Clan Chief Gu Yuan of the Ancient Clan and Yan Clan Chief Yan Jin of the Yan Clan. Clan Chief Lei Ying may wish to take a look."

As Xiao Yuan spoke, he sent out a jade token, controlling it with his soul power, and it floated towards Lei Ying.

"Oh?"

With Lei Ying's strength, he naturally wouldn't be afraid of Xiao Yuan tampering with the jade tablet. He immediately grabbed the jade tablet, examined it for a while, and his expression changed slightly. He also glanced at Xiao Yuan.

"Soul Clan spy plotting to Tou She Ancient God Jade? And the Tunling Clan's methods as well?"

The bombshell news made him gasp in surprise.

"That's right. The spies of the Ancient Clan and the Yan Clan are both elders who guard the ancestral hall. Clan Chief Lei Ying, who do you think the traitor of the Thunder Clan is?"

Xiao Yuan nodded and asked in a deep voice.

"I'm not sure about that. Even Gu Yuan and Yan Jin didn't notice it, and I'm afraid I'm the same. However, there are three ancestral hall elders who live in seclusion."

Lei Ying paused for a moment, then said with a headache.

With Gu Yuan and Yan Jin vouching for him, he naturally believed in Xiao Yuan.

"I heard you can pinpoint that traitor?"

Lei Ying then asked another question.

"Don't worry, I am now Emperor Realm Soul. Locking down those Soul Clan scum will not be difficult."

Xiao Yuan's words silenced Lei Ying completely.

Emperor Realm Soul?

Did he hear that right? Xiao Yuan knew Lei Ying wouldn't believe him, so he immediately condensed Soul Clone, just like he did in the Yan Clan. The Life and Death Heavenly Talisman and the fused golden Heavenly Flames also flew into the clone.

The next moment, the clone flew out and silently entered the spatial interlayer.

Even Lei Ying, who witnessed this scene firsthand, couldn't find Xiao Yuan's clone anywhere.

It really is Emperor Realm Soul! Xiao Yuan was probably not lying to him, Lei Ying was also somewhat stunned.

Emperor Realm Soul! I've cultivated for so many years, yet I'm still extremely far from that realm, with no hope in sight.

This young man in his early twenties had already reached that level? Immediately afterward, chaos erupted within the Thunder Clan.

Before Lei Ying say anything, Xiao Yuan's Soul Clone had already returned with a phantom soul body.

"It's you!"

Upon seeing the illusory soul's face, Lei Ying's expression changed.

This person is none other than Lei Yu, one of the ancestral elders who guarded the Tou She Ancient God Jade, who has reached the Peak Four-Star Dou Saint! "His soul has been sealed by me. Let me show you his memories."

As he spoke, Xiao Yuan's Soul Clone snapped his fingers.

"Smack!"

Lei Yu's memories were visualized and began to play.

"As expected, it was those beasts from the Soul Clan who harmed Elder Lei Yu!"

Lei Ying's voice became hoarse after reading it.

Peak Four-Star Dou Saint is considered a very high-end combat force for the Thunder Clan, and it is truly heartbreaking to lose such a powerful figure.

"The purpose of this visit to the Thunder Clan is to unite the Ancient Race to deal with the Soul Clan. You must understand that the Ancient Race are now nothing more than tools that the Soul Clan keeps to prolong their bloodline. If we sit idly by, what happened to the Spirit Clan and the Shi Clan may happen to the other four ancient, Flame, Thunder, and Medicine Clans."

Xiao Yuan recognized this and said.

"So, according to you, the Yao Clan also has traitors?"

Lei Ying nodded and spoke slowly.

"No, the Yao Clan is too weak and does not deserve to be feared by the Soul Clan."

Xiao Yuan spoke with great certainty.

The Yao Clan wasn't particularly skilled in combat to begin with, and their patriarch was only Seven Star Dou Sheng, far too weak compared to Nine Star Dou Sheng's Nihility Devouring Flame! "Are you sure?"

Lei Ying was somewhat curious about Xiao Yuan's confident demeanor.

"Yes, that's true. Besides, the Yao Clan offended me. When I brought Yao Tian and Yao Ling back to the Starfall Pavilion, I was prepared for the worst. The Ancient, Flame, and Thunder Clans are among the top four Ancient Race. Even if you all tell the Yao Clan the truth, what difference will it make? As long as the Yao Clan doesn't have Eight Star Dou Sheng expert, their destruction is only a matter of time. Moreover, I don't think it's a bad thing. For me, even if I don't help them, it's not a big deal."

Xiao Yuan said calmly.

The matter of the Yao Clan should be discussed and handled by the Ancient, Flame, and Thunder Clans. Xiao Yuan was too lazy to bother with them. It would be best if they were dead. If even one of them was a good person, the Yao Lao wouldn't have been left to wander outside.

Lei Ying was aware of the unpleasantness between Xiao Yuan and the Yao Clan, and nodded knowingly without saying anything more.

"Alright, now that the matter is settled, I should go to the Ancient Clan. Clan Chief Lei Ying, would you like to come along?"

Xiao Yuan thought for a moment and then asked.

"I need to arrange some things, please wait for me."

Lei Ying upon hearing this, then his figure flashed. He couldn't flash out; he was blocked by the soul barrier! "What?"

Lei Ying looked completely surprised.

Even Nine Star Dou Sheng expert would need to use all their strength to break through Xiao Yuan's soul barrier. Lei Ying was unprepared, so naturally he couldn't get out.

"Sorry, I forgot."

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yuan quickly removed the barrier.

A moment later, Lei Ying returned to the Council Great Hall, nodded to Xiao Yuan, and indicated that he could set off.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan tore open the space.

"Let's go, we'll be there soon."

Xiao Yuan went straight inside.

???

Lei Ying somewhat surprised, but he still followed.

So, after passing through a desolate place, Lei Ying followed Xiao Yuan and appeared in the Ancient Clan, casually concealing their auras and figures.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Yuan appeared in front of them, nodded to Lei Ying and greeted him, then looked at Gu Yuan Xiao Yuan.

"How are Xun'er and Xiao Yan doing?"

Gu Yuan originally only wanted to ask Xun'er, but he also asked his future son-in-law at the same time.

"That's good. They're working together to devour and refine the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. However, the energy of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame is too immense. I estimate it will take them one or two years to refine it. As for other things, you know, a man and a woman alone together like this will probably lead to something serious by the time they get out. I suggest we find a good day to arrange their marriage."

Xiao Yuan nodded, then said with a smile.

"You little brat!"

Gu Yuan's face darkened upon hearing this, and he struck out with a palm. Although he didn't use his full strength, even Lei Ying, who was standing to the side, changed his expression.

"Whoosh!"

A slight surge of soul power neutralized Gu Yuan's attack.

"Huh?"

Gu Yuan was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xiao Yuan with surprise.

"Your soul power?"

As he spoke, Gu Yuan unleashed his full power, striking out with a palm.

Xiao Yuan effortlessly deflected the attack.

"You still have Emperor Realm Soul power? It's already enough to contend with me!"

Gu Yuan could no longer remain calm.

"Is my brother Yuan any better than me?"

Xiao Xuan's figure floated out, and he said with a smile.

Holy crap!

Seeing the living Xiao Xuan, Lei Ying was no longer calm.

Is this some kind of ghost in broad daylight?

"You're not dead!?"

Lei Ying asked incredulously.

"He died, but was brought back to life."

Xiao Xuan glanced at Xiao Yuan and said meaningfully.

"You did this?"

Lei Ying's eyes widened.

"Yes, otherwise who would be so kind?"

Xiao Yuan shrugged and said.

"You keep redefining my understanding of you!"

Now Lei Ying couldn't call Xiao Yuan" young friend" anymore. This "young friend" was comparable to a peerless expert at the Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint. It was already a favor that Xiao Yuan didn't make him call him "brother Xiao."

"Hehe, I also just broke through not long ago, no need to make a fuss. I'll go and find Chief Yan Jin, and we'll discuss it together."

Xiao Yuan smiled, and then his figure re-entered the Space Rift.

"How did this kid do that?"

Lei Ying only realized now that Xiao Yuan had actually taken him directly from the Lei World to the Ancient World.

"This kid has recognized the Heavenly Tomb of my Ancient Clan as his master. Now the Heavenly Tomb is in his hands, just like the space he created himself, it has become a transit station. As long as the spatial coordinates are determined, he can directly tear through space through the Heavenly Tomb and appear at the coordinates."

Gu Yuan shook his head helplessly.

Although Xiao Yuan's actions were somewhat unethical, the Ancient Clan had never been able to do this in all these years, not even Gu Yuan himself. Since Xiao Yuan could do it, the Ancient Clan had nothing to say.

"I have to say, you're really lucky to be alive."

Lei Ying nodded upon hearing this, then looked at Xiao Xuan and sighed.

"Heh, just lucky."

Xiao Xuan smiled faintly.

Soon, space cracked open, and Xiao Yuan and Yan Jin flew out from it.

"Let's go to the Council Great Hall to talk."

Seeing that everyone had arrived on time, Gu Yuan didn't waste any words and led the group directly to the council hall of the Ancient Clan.

Gu Yuan spoke first, saying, "Everyone knows what happened, so I won't keep you in suspense. Now, the Shi Clan has probably also fallen victim to the Soul Clan's clutches. The remaining five clans should help each other. Xiao Yuan said that the Yao Clan probably doesn't have any Soul Clan spies. I think that's quite possible. After all, the elders of the Yao Clan are all obsessed with alchemy and have extremely keen soul perception. If there really were a spy infiltrating, it would be extremely difficult for them to hide."

Moreover, it is speculated that Nihility Devouring Flame's strength has probably reached the level of the Early-Stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng. With his power, it is not impossible for him to bring a few strong people and appear silently in the Ling, Shi, and Yao clans to wipe them out.

"Right now, with Xiao Yuan and Xiao Xuan on the Xiao Clan's side, there's naturally no need to worry about Ancient Jade. The threats from the Gu, Yan, and Lei clans have been eliminated, so there's no need to worry about them either. Only the Yao Clan will be a real problem. What are your thoughts on this?"