At that moment, space tore open, and an immense aura descended. Seeing who had arrived, Gu Nanhai and Gu Xun'er immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.
"Supreme Elder!"
The newcomer was Gu Dao, the Ancient Clan's Supreme Elder. As a Late Stage Seven-Star Dou Sheng, he was exceedingly powerful.
"The Stone Clan has suffered extermination. Return to the Ancient Realm with me immediately."
Hearing Gu Dao's words, not only Gu Nanhai and Gu Xun'er, but everyone else was shocked as well.
The Stone Clan was also one of the Eight Ancient Clans. Though it had declined somewhat, it could not simply be wiped out overnight.
The members of the Yan Clan and Yao Clan exchanged glances, then made the same decision to return home and assess the situation.
Gu Xun'er was reluctant. She did not want to return to the Ancient Realm; she wanted to remain by Xiao Yan's side.
"Brother Xiao Yan, I..."
"Xun'er, go back first. Once I rescue my father, I'll go to the Ancient Clan to ask for your hand."
"Mm. Xun'er will wait for you."
Gu Dao then took Gu Xun'er back to the Ancient Clan. After returning, Gu Xun'er went to find Gu Yuan.
"Xun'er, it's good that you returned safely."
"Father, what exactly happened? Why did you close the entrance to the Ancient Realm and forbid everyone from entering or leaving as soon as I returned?"
"I had no choice. The Spirit Clan and Stone Clan have been wiped out one after another. There's a ninety percent chance the Hun Clan did it, but the Ancient Clan is also under suspicion. So, staying within the Ancient Realm is the safest option for now."
"The Hun Clan again. What exactly are they trying to do?"
"You shouldn't overthink it. Cultivate properly. If you