No one answered Gu Yuan's final question. After all, everyone understood the situation clearly. His last question was merely a reaction born of finding reality somewhat hard to accept.
Before Xiao Yan and Zhukun could speak, Soul Heavenly Emperor unexpectedly said, "The current situation is that this thing is the continent's great enemy. The conflicts between us can be set aside for now."
Xiao Yan raised a brow. What Soul Heavenly Emperor said was essentially his own opinion. That was why, even as Origin Return Manor's strength rapidly swelled, Xiao Yan had not taken action against either the Ancient Clan or the Soul Clan. Still, he found it hard to believe that Soul Heavenly Emperor would take the initiative to propose joining forces at a time like this.
"I never thought even you, Soul Heavenly Emperor, could have such awareness," Zhukun teased.
"Heh." Soul Heavenly Emperor sneered. "Of course, I hope you do not think I fear you or no longer dare to fight you. If you truly intend to keep fighting among yourselves in the face of such a great enemy, I will oblige!"
Everyone watched Soul Heavenly Emperor gather his Dou Qi, looking ready to fight Zhukun and Xiao Yan at any moment. He did not seem to be putting on an act at all.
Zhukun and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance. Then Xiao Yan took the initiative to say, "The Extraterritorial Evil Clan has arrived, and everyone has seen the threat they pose. There is no meaning in clinging to our past grudges now, because regardless of who wins or loses, we will all ultimately be slaughtered by the Extraterritorial Evil Clan."
"So, the best choice between us now is..."
At this moment, Gu Yuan, Soul Heavenly Emperor, Xiao Yan, and Zhukun all fell silent. Not long