An Ambush in Advance
Today, Canaan Institute is much more lively than in the past, with the annual Inner Academy Selection Tournament being the aspiration and expectation of all students.
However, beneath the smiles on the faces of Su Qian and the others, who were high-ranking members of Canaan Institute, lay deep sorrow and worry.
"Dean, the arrangements for evacuating the Black-Corner Region are almost complete, and we can begin implementation as soon as the selection competition ends." Su Qian's voice was slightly hoarse.
Although from the moment he learned that the Your Dragon Emperor Majesty existed beneath the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda, he already understood that Canaan Institute might be deeply embroiled in a vortex in the future.
But he couldn't even imagine that the Ancient Races and the Super faction of Central Plains were preparing to start a great war at Canaan Institute!
Didn't you see that even their legendary Dean isn't even ranked among these people? If a real fight breaks out, even a small aftershock could obliterate the entire academy and even the Black-Corner Region.
"Hmm." Mang Qianchi nodded solemnly. Things had come to this point, and Canaan Institute was no longer something that a mere Half-Saint like him could protect.
Compared to the heavy casualties, what does changing territory matter? Besides, this is a battle that must be won, and the compensation given to Canaan Institute by the major powers will be enough to propel the latter to a whole new level.
But...
Mang Qianchi glanced sideways at the "innocent" Su Qian, "Su Qian, you old bastard, you actually concealed this..."
"But you kept this from me for so long!"
Su Qian's expression froze for a moment, then he laughed nonchalantly, "That gentleman is not someone we can afford to offend. Dean, please don't make things difficult for this old man!"
Mang Qianchi snorted and said no more. He never expected that a ninth-tier peak Supreme Magical Beast would be hidden in his own territory. But he was more relieved. If he had been ungrateful and gone deeper into the magma, he probably wouldn't be where he is now.
Mang Qianchi didn't take Su Qian's concealment to heart. Given the huge difference in strength, as long as he didn't want Canaan Institute to be buried with him, being blind was the most appropriate course of action.
"That Ice Saint is truly unfathomable!" Thinking of Xiao Han, Mang Qianchi felt a chill run down his spine. A powerful figure who could plan and scheme against the Soul Clan more than ten years in advance around the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode was simply terrifying!
"Dean, when will those powerful figures you mentioned arrive?" Su Qian asked hesitantly. Although his idea was impolite, he was afraid that Mang Qianchi and the dozen or so Dou Zun expert he brought were not qualified.
"About three days." As the founder of Canaan Institute, Mang Qianchi was naturally sent out as the vanguard.
The Allied Forces' high command was not worried that the Soul Clan Gathering attack prematurely. There were only two days left until the battle of Langtian City, and in that short time, Void Flame Devouring's injuries could not be healed.
"Then please come with me, Dean. I will introduce you to some guests."
"Guests?" Mang Qianchi was taken aback, then followed behind Su Qian.
"Which senior is willing to back down this time?" Xiao Han asked, looking around.
The number of people heading to Canaan Institute in advance should not be too large, otherwise the commotion would attract the attention of the Soul Clan and alert them.
In order to make necessary preparations, it is essential for one of the Nine Star Dou Sheng to remain on duty.
Due to various constraints, at least half of the top experts in the Allied Forces must remain. This is a significant blow to the many powerful individuals who yearn to see the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode.
Finally...
Xiao Xuan spoke first, saying, "I'll stay this time."
No one else had any doubts. Xiao Han was indispensable among the three Nine Star Dou Sheng. After all, it was Xiao Han who had contacted all the strongmen of Canaan Institute. In order to ensure a certain degree of fairness, it was natural to let Gu Yuan, Nine Star who was not from the Xiao Clan, go.
"Gu Lie and Gu Dao, you should stay behind with Elder Xiao Xuan this time," Gu Yuan immediately said.
"Yes!" Gu Lie and the others responded in unison.
"..."
The personnel arrangements were quickly finalized. Xiao Xuan voluntarily withdrew, and Gu Yuan also kept Gu Lie and the Three Immortals of Gu Dao of the Ancient Path, all of whom were High-level Dou Sheng. The other forces also allocated a portion of their key combat power.
This is the final result...
Xiao Han and Gu Yuan, two Nine Star Dou Sheng, Lei Yan Yao and the leaders of forces such as Heavenly Mansion, as well as nearly twenty Middle Stage Dou Sheng.
"In that case, let's set off now." Xiao Han looked around for a few moments, then withdrew his gaze and waved his hand, tearing a rift in the space.
"Buzz~"
Without warning, ripples appeared in the empty void, and then dozens of figures slowly emerged from the vortex. Even without any extra movements, their powerful auras still caused the space to distort slightly.
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure suddenly disappeared, leaving behind a slowly fading afterimage. Seeing this, the others quickly followed.
The Old Man Tianyun was leisurely strolling through Canaan Institute. Due to the Inner Academy Selection Tournament, the Canaan Outer Academy was rather deserted at this time. The few students and even the instructors who occasionally passed by ignored this figure who was leaning on a cane and dressed like an old farmer.
Just as Old Man Tianyun's gaze fell upon the arena, before he could even smile, he abruptly raised his head and stared at a certain spot in the void.
"Senior Tianyun, how have you been?" Xiao Han's voice rang in the ears of the Old Man Tianyun, and then a group of powerful figures appeared in the latter's sight.
"Gu Yuan greets Senior Tianyun." Gu Yuan, who was following behind Xiao Han, greeted the familiar figure with the same junior's courtesy, and the others followed suit.
To this, Old Man Tianyun merely nodded indifferently, then turned to Xiao Han and said in a slightly unfriendly tone, "You're quite capable, kid."
"That brat Soul Emperor, is just unlucky to have met you."
As part of the last line of defense, Old Man Tianyun deeply understood just how many methods Xiao Han had arranged to wait for the Soul Emperor and the Soul Clan at Canaan Institute.
To put it bluntly, the moment the Soul Emperor steps into this place, his life is essentially over.
Xiao Han is quite generous; for someone with only eight-star combat power like him, he didn't hesitate to expend several Ninth Grade Pill just to give him the ability to make a move.
Furthermore, the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode might hold some opportunities that would allow him to go further on his cultivation path; he must seize the chance to survive.
"Let's go, I'll take you to meet those people."
"I was hoping to get a good look at those younger generations," Old Man Tianyun complained, seemingly helplessly.
"Of course, it's too much trouble for you to lead the way, senior. I can do it myself," Xiao Han quickly stopped him.
"Oh?" The Old Man Tianyun had already turned around, looked back and then slowly walked towards the selection competition venue again.
"Then you can take them there yourself."
Old Man Tianyun's figure receded into the distance, Xiao Han and the others stood there, looking at each other in bewilderment.
"This..."
"Senior Tianyun is still as unconventional as ever!" Gu Yuan chuckled and said.
"Please follow me, everyone," Xiao Han said, leading the way.
The Soul World.
"Are you sure this is the location of the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode?" Soul Emperor asked the Void Flame Devouring beside him.
Void Flame Devouring nodded, "Now we just need to find the corresponding terrain."
"I will gather people to investigate places that match these characteristics." The Soul Emperor's brows were filled with fervor and excitement. His thousand-year plan was finally about to succeed.
"Don't forget the promise we made," Void Flame Devouring reminded him.
"That's natural," the Soul Emperor said with a smile, clearly in a very good mood.
With a command from the Soul Emperor, a group of powerful Soul Clan members infiltrated from the Soul World and dispersed to various parts of the Fierce Qi Continent.