Heavenly Star Mountain Range.
Gu Yuan glanced at Gu Dao, then at the other two of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan. He smiled and said, "Whether it was worth it or not, I imagine we'll have an answer soon. The Three Elders will know then."
"Besides, the Hun Clan isn't the Xiao Clan, and Hun Tiandi isn't Xiao Xuan. Given the chance, Hun Tiandi will absolutely strike at our Gu Clan.
"With the Xiao Clan around before, we could still keep them under our thumb. Now that Xiao Xuan has little time left, I'm afraid the future holds even more upheaval."
At this point, Gu Yuan sighed and said gravely, "Three Elders, we must prepare early. Once the Xiao Clan truly falls into decline, we'll become the Hun Clan's foremost enemy. When that time comes, whether we can withstand their oppression and preserve the legacy our ancestors left us remains uncertain!"
"Clan Leader, there's no need to be so pessimistic.
"Our Gu Clan may not be as powerful as the Xiao Clan or the Hun Clan, but we're no soft persimmon that anyone can squeeze as they please.
"If the Hun Clan truly brings its armies to our doorstep, these old bones of ours are willing to stand on the front line and face them. We'll defend our Gu Clan's undying legacy to the death," Gu Dao declared, without a trace of fear in his eyes.
"Rest assured, Clan Leader. We will defend our Gu Clan's undying legacy to the death!"
The other two of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan also bowed and pledged their resolve.
Seeing this, Gu Yuan smiled faintly and said, "Of course I believe you three. Come, let's return to the Ancient Realm!"
With that, Gu Yuan swept his hand, then led