Preparing for War

As Xiao Han and the others had expected, not long after Xiao Xuan left, an envoy from the Gu Clan appeared before him.

"Elder Gu Dao, we meet again!" Xiao Han said with a bright smile.

He and Gu Dao were already old acquaintances, so he didn't pay much attention to what Gu Dao said.

However, Gu Dao had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with Xiao Han at this moment. After greeting him, he immediately got straight to the point.

"Pavilion Master Su, I have come to invite you to my Gu Clan for a chat. Our clan leader has important matters to discuss." Gu Dao's face was solemn, with a hint of urgency hidden beneath.

"Important matter?" Xiao Han shook his head and said, "I cannot interfere in the affairs of your Ancient Races."

Gu Dao was taken aback, and asked in astonishment, "Pavilion Master Su already knows?"

Their Gu Clan had only just received the big news from the Soul Clan, and immediately sent people to make contact. In such a short time, the intelligence had already reached the Ice Saint.

"The Gu Clan must be planning to invite us to form an alliance to fight against the Soul Clan, right?" Xiao Han said calmly.

Gu Dao Daoyou said, "Pavilion Master Su has a deep grudge against the Soul Clan. If the Soul Clan is allowed to grow stronger, the future development of the Langya Pavilion in Central Plains will inevitably be affected."

"For the Ice Saint, wouldn't our united efforts to annihilate the Soul Clan be a tremendous boon?"

Gu Dao believed that persuading the Ice Saint to unite with the other races was relatively simple. The other party was not a fool and naturally understood that the destruction of the Ancient Races would definitely not be a good thing for the Langya Pavilion.

Moreover, given the Ice Saint's capricious nature, he would never miss an opportunity to strike a fatal blow against the Soul Clan.

However, to Gu Dao's disappointment and surprise, Xiao Han looked troubled and shook his head unwillingly. "I'm sorry, although this opportunity is very good, I'm afraid this Pavilion Master is powerless to help you."

"Powerless?" Gu Dao looked at Xiao Han suspiciously. With the other party's strength, was there really anything in the Fierce Qi Continent that he was powerless to do?

Then Xiao Han explained, "Does Elder Gu Dao remember my nephew?"

Gu Dao suddenly realized, but this was followed by a deep sense of loss. He was joking; if they had the ability to snatch teeth from the mouth of the Soul Clan, they wouldn't be in such a tense situation now.

Just when Gu Dao thought the alliance was about to fall through, Xiao Han changed the subject, "However, although I cannot take action myself, the other experts of my Langya Pavilion may be able to do their part."

"Really?" Gu Dao was overjoyed. Although his main target was the Ice Saint, a Nine Star Dou Sheng Ice Saint, the other powerful figures from the Langya Pavilion were also a strong force that the alliance needed.

Xiao Han nodded, "Of course it can't be faked."

"Then please have Langya Pavilion send a representative to the Gu Clan for a discussion," Gu Dao said solemnly as he stood up.

"Our clan warmly welcomes Your Excellency."

After Gu Dao left, Xiao Han suppressed his smile, his figure flashed, and in the next instant, he suddenly appeared in the hall on the other side.

A quick glance revealed only about twenty figures scattered throughout the hall. Yet, these mere twenty people represented the last remaining strength and most powerful fighting force of the Langya Pavilion.

Apart from the two who were assigned to the Sound Valley and a few others like Xiao Wu, all the Dou Sheng of the Langya Pavilion were here.

After slightly adjusting his demeanor, Xiao Han said with a cold expression:

"I'm sure you all know the purpose of my gathering here today."

Upon hearing this, the others nodded in unison. Not long ago, Xiao Han had taken the time to distribute the Soul Clan's information to all the Dou Sheng Expert in the Langya Pavilion. With just a little thought, they could understand the deeper meaning behind it.

Xiao Han continued, "The Soul Clan and we have always been at odds, and war between us will break out sooner or later."

"Moreover, as you all know, I am the head of this Pavilion Master."

As a high -Dou Sheng Expert of the Langya Pavilion, the identity of Xiao Han as Xiao Clan Descendant had already been made public to them. The Soul Clan was the number one mortal enemy of all the Xiao Clan. Just for this reason, their own Pavilion Master would not stand idly by in this turbulent situation.

"To be honest, the Soul Clan is now very powerful. If we fight one-on-one, I'm afraid my Langya Pavilion can only inflict some wounds on them at most, and in the end, it will only end in our destruction."

Xiao Han did not utter any grand words, but simply stated the difference in strength between the two sides.

"So..."

"The alliance of Ancient Races to fight against the Soul Clan is imperative!"

Xiao Han's words were unanimously agreed upon by the others. This might be the best opportunity yet, and it would be an injustice not to seize it!

"The relevant matters will be discussed by the Deputy Pavilion Master at the Gu Clan. Please be prepared, we are going to give the Soul Clan a big one this time." Xiao Han said, a smile that sent chills down one's spine.

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but smile knowingly. They believed that this grand event would be remembered by the Soul Clan forever.

Several days later.

"Be careful when you go to the Gu Clan this time," Xiao Han couldn't help but advise.

Yi Huang rolled her eyes, glanced at him with her beautiful eyes, and said helplessly, "Shouldn't I be the one telling you this?"

"You, who can come up with such an arrogant plan to storm the Soul Hall alone, seem to be the least qualified person to say this."

"There's no other way. I'm in a hurry to break through to the Emperor Realm Soul. Otherwise, I'd probably suffer a great loss in the battle!" Xiao Han said sheepishly, trying to justify himself.

"You're right no matter what!" Yi Huang didn't pursue the matter further. She understood that with Xiao Han's strength, the Soul Hall's small force was no match for him.

"Don't get yourself into trouble again." After casually offering this advice, Yi Huang unfurled a pair of enormous Azure-Crimson Bone Wings from behind, and immense pressure swept over her.

"Has the purity of your bloodline improved again?" Xiao Han smiled upon seeing this.

Yi Huang possesses a portion of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's bloodline. Although this bloodline isn't particularly strong, it still makes her half Magical Beast. As her strength increases, her bloodline becomes increasingly refined. Her imposing aura is now comparable to that of Thunder Phoenix, the pure Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan he once fought.

Yi Huang proudly raised her head, "I am Ninth Grade Alchemist. Purifying my own bloodline is a piece of cake for me."

However, she quickly became depressed. If it weren't for the difficulty in improving her cultivation level in a short period of time, she wouldn't have bothered to think about increasing her strength by increasing her bloodline concentration. If she had a choice, she wouldn't want to have anything to do with the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.

The two did not exchange many words. Yi Huang flapped her wings and instantly transformed into a streak of azure Flowing Light, disappearing into the horizon.

"Soul Hall..."

"I hope you can withstand my wrath," Xiao Han muttered to himself, and the surrounding space seemed to freeze involuntarily.

The Fierce Qi Continent, Wildlands.

Huang Jing Tian stared at the letter in his hand, speechless for a long time. Finally, he raised his head, a fleeting smile in his eyes.

"This guy, when he wants to fight someone, he thinks of me."

"But what exactly is this opportunity mentioned in the letter?"

"Never mind." Huang Jing Tian shook his head with a smile. "Just consider it as me going out for a walk to clear my head."

"Someone come here!"

Ten Thousand Puppets Sect.

"Wow!" Jiang Yu looked at the jade slip in his hand in surprise, and said with great interest, "So, you finally have a chance to repay that favor?"

Debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay, and he's finally got his chance to settle them so he won't be at a disadvantage when cooperating in the future.

"But what exactly is it that requires my help?"

Inside the somewhat dimly lit hall.

"Is the final battle that the Ancestor spoke of already here so soon?" Xiao WuYe stroked his chin, secretly calculating the power he could muster.

"That doesn't seem enough!" Xiao WuYe cast his gaze toward a distant spot, a malicious smile on his face. He then blended into the surrounding shadows and disappeared into the distance.

In this way, Xiao Han's extensive network of connections converged on the Langya Pavilion without the world's knowledge.