The patriarchs of the various races each had their own ideas, but they all knew that the only way now was to help the Valley Clan patriarch achieve the Immortal Venerable realm.
In any case, the Valley Clan Chief is at least a cultivator on their side, and he has a deep-seated hatred for the Soul Clan. If he can become a powerful Immortal Venerable, he will at least not share the same hatred as the Great Emperor Changhun.
Even if the Great Emperor Changhun becomes a powerful Immortal Venerable by then, the elders of the Valley Clan will be able to contend with him to some extent, and they will have the strength to fight back.
"In that case, let's collect them all as soon as possible," the Demon Race elder said solemnly.
All the elders nodded in agreement, and the use of the ancient jade was decided in an instant. This was quite efficient. In the past, this one matter alone would have been enough for the old guys to argue for three days and three nights.
Having resolved the matter of the ancient jade, all the elders turned their attention to the Netherworld True Fire.
"Elder of the Valley Clan, what should we do with this Netherworld True Fire?"
At this moment, all the cultivators' eyes became incredibly greedy. After all, they had no chance of getting the rare and precious materials in the secret realm, but they had a great hope for the Netherworld True Fire.
Long before Emperor Changhun unleashed the Netherworld True Fire, most cultivators already understood its power.
Suddenly being stared at by a group of cultivators, the Netherworld True Fire felt like crying but had no tears left. Under such circumstances, it was afraid it was doomed.
Upon hearing this, the Valley Clan elder also turned his gaze to the Netherworld True Fire, but became somewhat troubled. He already possessed unknown rare treasures, so naturally he had to give up the Netherworld True Fire. However, there was only one Netherworld True Fire, and how should the remaining major races divide it among themselves?
"How about we divide it among each race?" the Valley Clan elder tentatively asked.
However, these words made Netherworld True Fire tremble. These guys were planning to "dismember" him alive!
When the body is divided into several parts, the spiritual power naturally ceases to exist. The reason why the Netherworld True Fire barely stayed by the side of the Great Emperor Changhun was because he was willing to preserve his spiritual power.
After all, if his mental strength were damaged, it would be no different from death for him.
"Hmph, don't forget, the things in that secret realm are all unknown. You don't actually think you can just go in and get rare treasures of the Immortal Venerable realm, do you?" Netherworld True Fire hurriedly said.
Now that he's speaking up, his main reason is to save his life, so he speaks without any restraint.
"Also, everyone, don't forget that the Great Emperor Changhun is only missing; no one knows his whereabouts. If you open the secret realm, aren't you afraid he'll take the opportunity to attack? Don't forget, he preserved a significant amount of his strength during the battle just now."
Upon hearing these words, the expressions of the cultivators immediately changed, especially the elders of the Gu clan, whose expressions turned grim.
The reason is simple: what the Netherworld True Fire said is very likely to be reality!
The Great Emperor Changhun is practically shameless; he's the kind of guy who would abandon his entire race. So what's so unacceptable about him hiding behind them, waiting to seize rare and precious treasures?
Perhaps the Great Emperor Changhun had considered this possibility long ago, which is why he left the ancient jade behind.
Everything was designed to get these people to open the secret realm first, so that they could then act like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
"You're right, but what does that have to do with you?" Elder Gu said coldly.
"Release me, and I can help you seize the rare and precious treasures."
"Moreover, I am very familiar with the aura of the Great Emperor Changhun. If his aura appears, I can inform you immediately."
The Netherworld True Fire had already considered this point, so it spoke up without hesitation.
Seeing that the elders still looked hesitant, Netherworld True Fire gritted his teeth and said again, "I can serve each of your races for a thousand years, but after a thousand years, you must set me free."
In this way, he could at least prevent his spiritual power from being divided into several parts. When Netherworld True Fire said these words, he was also a little uneasy, fearing that the cultivators of the major Lineage would not agree.
The Valley Clan elder did not immediately answer the question about the Netherworld True Fire, but instead turned to ask the other elders.
What are your opinions?
In fact, the elder of the Valley Clan was already tempted upon hearing this, because if that were the case, the Netherworld True Fire would serve the Valley Clan for a thousand years, maximizing the benefits the Valley Clan would reap. Why wouldn't he be happy to do so?
However, given the current situation, it was not advisable for the Gu clan elders to make their intentions too obvious, so they had to ask the other members of the Zhang Ao clan for their opinions first.
The other clan leaders exchanged glances, and then the Demon Race elder spoke first, "I have no objection."
"I have no objection either," the Stone Clan elder continued.
"No comment."
The other elders also chimed in, saying that they had no choice but to agree to the Netherworld True Fire's proposal.
After all, even they couldn't escape unscathed from the unknown dangers within the secret realm. The Netherworld True Fire would certainly be a helpful asset.
"In that case, let's get moving!" the Valley Clan elder concluded, leading his group to the Valley Clan to retrieve the ancient jade.
The other major races also brought a large number of people, marching in a grand procession towards the Valley Clan.
Even if the Great Emperor Changhun suddenly launched a counterattack, he would be powerless against them.
The group took one last look at the devastated land of the Soul Clan, then turned and left.
About an incense stick's time after the Valley Clan elders left, a heart-wrenching roar suddenly echoed from the Soul Clan's mountains, "Valley Clan elder, I will make you pay!"
That was the voice of the Great Emperor Changhun.
In fact, he hadn't gone far; he was just hiding in a secluded corner of the Soul Clan.
He was now severely injured, but his expression was icy cold, and a burning rage within him drove him almost insane.
The Great Emperor Changhun, who considered himself wise all his life, has now suffered a complete and utter defeat.
Having lost countless powerful members of the Soul Clan and the Netherworld True Fire, the Great Emperor Changhun was essentially without his right and left hands. What could he possibly use to fight against the Valley Clan elders and their group?
Moreover, it's obvious that they won't give up searching for him in the future. If they do find him, there will only be one outcome for the Great Emperor Changhun: his demise.
On the other hand, the Great Emperor of the Long Soul was not the type to sit idly by and wait for death; it was absolutely impossible for him to slowly wait to die here.
Moreover, if the elders of the Gu clan are lucky enough to successfully advance, then I'll be in trouble.