"Hall Master, we actually have a Soul Clan spy within the Gu Clan. If you're worried about damaging your relationship with the Gu Clan, we can simply send that spy into action."
The words of the peak Eight-Star Dou Sheng Blood Servant pulled Xiao Yan out of his thoughts.
After a moment's consideration, he waved a hand. "Wait for an opportunity to act."
"Yes."
With that reply, the Blood Servant withdrew. Xiao Yan gazed toward the Ancient Realm, his heart seemingly crying out, Xun'er, I'm here.
Transforming into streaks of light, Xiao Yan and his subordinates arrived at Ancient Emperor City.
Such a commotion naturally drew the Gu Clan's attention.
Gu Yuan, the Gu Clan's strongest expert, rushed over immediately, followed by the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan, Black Annihilation King Gu Lie, and the clan's other Dou Sheng experts.
However, when Gu Yuan and the others saw Xiao Yan and the nearly thirty Blood Servants behind him, they were all secretly shocked. Every one of those Blood Servants was a Dou Sheng.
They recognized some as Dou Sheng experts from the Yao Clan, while others belonged to other Ancient Tribes. Yet now, all of them stood behind Xiao Yan like subordinates. Besides their shock, Gu Yuan and the others were baffled. Why were experts from the Yan, Lei, Yao, and other clans all standing behind a young man?
What stood out most was the change in these Ancient Tribes' Dou Sheng experts' expressions. Their gazes held none of their former respect.
Gu Yuan knitted his brows as he realized Xiao Yan was their leader. Yet he could sense no Dou Qi fluctuations from him. Knowing that Xiao Yan's strength might be no less than his own, his heart sank. He understood that this visitor's background might be far