Tunling Clan's Evil Deeds, Alliance of the Clans

The Xiao Clan's Dou Emperor had entered the Great Thousand World with the power of the Plane Embryo, once becoming a figure of Wind and Cloud in the Great Thousand World.

Unfortunately, the tallest tree in the forest was the first to be felled by the wind. Or perhaps Heaven envied his talent. In any case, that Dou Emperor not only failed to survive and become an even greater version of himself, but also died in the Great Thousand World.

After that Emperor Xiao died, the Plane Embryo returned to the Dou Qi Continent. Yet for some unknown reason, it failed to return successfully to its original place.

Its power had even continued to fade away, all the way until today...

Seeing these scenes, Xiao Xuan unconsciously pinched the bridge of his nose. So his ancestor had been the true culprit directly responsible for the exhaustion of Source Qi.

Suddenly, waves of soul fluctuations swept recklessly through the Secret Realm Small World.

Within the secret realm, layer after layer of space collapsed. Having watched the countless years of evolution in the Dou Qi Continent and become a witness to ancient times, the present, and the future—

He had finally broken through. Yet without Source Qi, he could not make a breakthrough in Dou Qi and could only advance his soul into the Emperor Realm.

Even so, his strength now far surpassed that of an ordinary Nine-Star Dou Saint.

Xiao Xuan was confident that he now lacked only Source Qi before making a breakthrough in Dou Qi.

What an unexpected delight. My soul has entered the Emperor Realm, and my strength has increased tremendously.

If I wish to improve further in the future, I can only seek another method.

Perhaps I can focus on the paths of Heavenly Flames and space.

Heavenly Flames... Heavenly Flames... What is the essence of fire?

On the Dou Qi Continent, a Dou Zun can travel through space...

Space emerges without root and enters without opening; it has substance yet no fixed location, and length yet no beginning or end. That which emerges without an opening has substance.

That which has substance yet no location is the cosmos; that which has length yet no beginning or end is time...

The Tou She Ancient God Jade is divided among the eight clans. Every clan possesses deep foundations, and obtaining it will not be easy.

Relying on the Ancient Emperor Jade to open the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode is simply unrealistic.

As long as my backing is strong enough, my nature cautious enough, my heart ruthless enough, and my hand decisive enough, living peacefully for a thousand years will not be a problem.

During these long years, perhaps I should properly consider and study the essence of fire and the truth of space.

"Dong..."

Xiao Xuan, still within the secret realm, was startled. What could have happened?

What matter could make the clan elders cause such a huge commotion and ring the Assembly Alarm Bell?

With a single step, he left the secret realm and arrived at the Xiao Emperor Hall. To his surprise, not only had many Xiao Clan elders gathered there—

More importantly, Gu Yuan, who had succeeded to the position of Patriarch, was also present.

At the same time, Hun Tiandi, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, Yao Dan, and the other former Young Patriarchs had all become the rulers of their respective clans.

"Patriarch!"

"Patriarch Xiao!"

"Patriarchs, what wind has blown you all to the Xiao Realm? Your presence brings honor to this humble place."

Hun Tiandi looked at the Xiao Clan elders, whose generations were clearly failing to connect, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Then he said, "Patriarch Xiao, we would not visit without cause.

"The Tunling Clan's Dou Emperor bloodline has severely withered, and they are facing the danger of extinction.

"The Tunling Clan possesses an ability: they can devour the bloodlines of other Emperor Clans to continue their own lineage.

"I do not know about the Xiao Clan, but many geniuses from our clans have already fallen victim to them.

"Even Dou Saints have..."

He did not continue. Xiao Kong said gravely, "Patriarch, it is indeed true. We simply failed to notice it and did not know it was the Tunling Clan's doing.

"Over the past few years, quite a few young Xiao Clan disciples who ventured out for training, and even elders, have always suffered accidental deaths.

"In the past, this was perfectly normal, so we did not pay attention to it."

Xiao Xuan said nothing. Closing his eyes, he connected with his two avatars to see whether they had any relevant information.

Before long, he sorted through the information in his mind. It had come from Xiao Yao.

The report had arrived long ago, but he had been in seclusion and had not organized it, which caused the delay.

The Tunling Clan had such an ability, yet instead of hiding it properly, they dreamed of using it to continue their bloodline. They truly did not know the meaning of death.

Facing the gazes of the clan elders, he replied, "There is indeed such a matter."

Then he looked at the various Patriarchs and said, "The Tunling Clan truly does not know the meaning of death.

"How do you all intend to form this alliance?

"Since you have come to the Xiao Clan, I assume you have already discussed it. Just tell me directly."

Gu Yuan said, "The result of our discussion is that each clan will send some Dou Saints and Dou Zuns to attack them directly, destroying the Tunling Clan with lightning speed before they can react.

"As for the gains after the battle, they will be divided according to the battle achievements of the clansmen we send."

Xiao Gong asked, "How do the Patriarchs intend to contribute?

"How many Dou Zuns and Dou Saints will each clan send?"

Yao Dan said, "Since the post-battle benefits will be divided according to battle achievements, there is no fixed limit on how many experts each clan must send.

"However, the Tunling Clan is not much weaker than the Xiao Clan.

"I believe each clan must deploy at least two high-level Dou Saints to be confident of destroying the Tunling Clan."

Xiao Jing said, "Patriarch, count this old man in. It has been a long time since I last took action."

"Count this old man in as well."

Xiao Chen also declared his stance. Seeing how eager these two Xiao Clan Eight-Star Dou Saints were, the others felt even more confident.

Xiao Xuan did not immediately agree. Instead, he said to the Patriarchs, "I agree to your proposal.

"However, I must discuss it properly with the clan elders before making a final decision.

"Let us gather at the Burial Heaven Mountain Range in half a month. What do you think?"

"Haha, good. No problem. In that case, we must also return to discuss and decide which elders to send. Farewell!"

Hun Tiandi, Gu Yuan, and the others bid farewell one after another and departed.

Once only the many Xiao Clan Dou Saint Elders remained, Xiao Xuan said, "Since Grandpa Jing and Grandpa Chen intend to go, I will not stop you. Come with me when the time comes.

"We will also select several mid-level and low-level Dou Saints, along with around twenty Dou Zuns.

"The two of you may go, but you do not need to exert yourselves fully. It will be enough to hold the enemy back. Your safety is the most important thing.

"As for the Spirit Race's resources, the Xiao Clan does not necessarily need to participate in dividing them.

"Every Dou Zun and Dou Saint of the Xiao Clan is far too precious now. I do not wish for any of you to come to harm."

"Patriarch, you do not need to go personally at all."

"Say no more!"

In the end, they settled on two Eight-Star Dou Saints, five mid-level Dou Saints, ten low-level Dou Saints, and twenty Dou Zuns to travel together.

It was not that only these people were willing to go. They brought only this many in order to preserve more of the clan's strength.

After the Xiao Clan had finished its discussions and selected its members, the other Emperor Clans had also more or less concluded their deliberations.

Their numbers were all roughly the same. The strength deployed by the Gu Clan and Hun Clan was comparable to that of the Xiao Clan.

The Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, Stone Clan, Spirit Race, and Yao Clan had quite a few people, but their overall strength was much weaker.

They did not have a single Eight-Star elder. Even their Patriarchs, Lei Ying and Yan Jin, were merely Six-Star Dou Saints.

Yao Dan and the others were only Three-Star Dou Saints, while the Hun Clan and Gu Clan not only had Eight-Star elders, but it was said that both Patriarchs had already reached the strength of Nine-Star Dou Saints.