Aftermath of the Battle

Within the heartland of the Gu Realm, inside the clan leader's residence.

The two strongest members of the Ancient Clan—the Ancient Clan's leader and the Black Annihilation King—were both here. With their strength and spiritual power, they naturally knew what had happened outside.

Yet neither of them had moved. Even after Xiao Yan and his group left, the two showed no reaction whatsoever. Clearly, the one they were watching and cared about was not Xiao Yan, who had caused such an uproar within the Ancient Clan.

Finally, after Xiao Yan and his group had completely left the Ancient Clan, the nearly frozen space finally rippled. A figure seemed to step straight out of space itself, appearing without warning before Gu Yuan.

The newcomer wore black robes. His features were refined and handsome, and he carried an inscrutable, composed smile.

He was the ultimate target Gu Yuan and the Black Annihilation King had been waiting for—the leader of the Dou Di descendant family, the Soul Clan's clan leader, Soul Heavenly Emperor!

Gu Yuan and the Black Annihilation King instantly locked their auras onto him. Yet Soul Heavenly Emperor seemed entirely unaware, calmly walking over and slowly taking a seat across from Gu Yuan.

"You finally decided to show yourself." Gu Yuan's voice was low and even, without a trace of emotion. He was not surprised by Soul Heavenly Emperor's appearance, for as the Ancient Clan's leader, he had long noticed the changes within the clan.

The corners of Soul Heavenly Emperor's lips curled up with a hint of amusement. "Gu Yuan, I still admire you. Such a huge matter happened in your clan, yet you were still able to sit still."

Gu Yuan sneered. "If you hadn't interfered with every defense of my Ancient Clan and let them all in at