bookbashuk Chapter 293 Three Clans Annihilated, the Hero Soul Emperor!
Chapter 293 Three Clans Annihilated, the Hero Soul Emperor!
Chapter 293 The Three Clans Annihilated, the Hero's Soul Reigns as the Heavenly Emperor!
Several days later, the atmosphere inside the Ancient World Council Hall was somber.
Gu Lie strode heavily into the hall, his face ashen and frosty. He surveyed the crowd, each word seemingly squeezed out through clenched teeth: "The Medicine Clan—has completely lost contact."
"We've tried every means of communication, but it's all been in vain; there's been no response whatsoever."
He paused, his Adam's apple bobbing with difficulty, and continued his report: "As for the Spirit Realm and the Stone Realm—we've already sent people to investigate personally. Both spaces are completely deserted, with only some traces of battle and lingering energy fluctuations remaining—"
The atmosphere inside the hall instantly plummeted to freezing point, as if even the air itself had solidified.
Gu Yuan slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with deep sorrow: "It seems that all three of their clans have probably met with misfortune."
The successive annihilation of the three ancient races in just one month was no accident; it was clearly a meticulously planned extermination.
The Soul Clan's ambition and ruthlessness far exceeded everyone's imagination. A deathly silence fell over the hall; everyone's hearts sank to the bottom.
Lu Yu surveyed the solemn faces of everyone in the hall, his voice exceptionally clear in the silence: "Now everything is clear. The Soul Clan's so-called one-month deadline was nothing but a ruse."
"They used this excuse to restrain the most powerful ancient clan, while secretly plotting against the other three clans."
Lei Ying slammed his fist on the table beside him, the hard black wood shattering with a crack, splintering wood chips everywhere: "What a Soul Emperor! What a feint!"
At this moment, everyone truly witnessed the terrifying nature of this opponent. Without making a sound, the three ancient races vanished from the world; their restraint and ruthlessness sent chills down everyone's spine.
Lu Yu continued his calm analysis: "The Soul Clan has now obtained three ancient jades, and adding to what they originally possessed, they are still four short. I wonder how the Flame Clan is doing—"
Before the words were finished, a commotion suddenly arose outside the hall. A commander of the Black Annihilation Army strode in, knelt on one knee, and announced, "Clan Chief, Yan Jin, the Clan Chief of the Yan Clan, has arrived!"
Gu Yuan and Lei Ying stood up simultaneously: "Please come in quickly!"
Two Yan clan elders were seen helping a middle-aged man dressed in a crimson robe slowly walk in.
The man had a rugged appearance, with two bright red eyebrows like burning flames, but his signature crimson eyes were now dull and lifeless. His robes were torn at the chest, bloodstains remained at the corners of his mouth, and he was utterly exhausted.
"Gu Yuan — Lei Ying —"
Yan Jin's voice was hoarse, each word uttered with extraordinary difficulty, "The Yan Clan—has been defeated. The ancient jade—has been taken away—"
Gu Yuan strode forward, a gentle and peaceful aura emanating from his palm, which he slowly channeled into Yan Jin's body. The Yan Clan Chief's previously deathly pale face finally regained a sliver of color.
"What exactly happened?"
Gu Yuan frowned and asked, "With your strength as an eight-star Dou Sheng, there are very few people in the entire Dou Qi Continent who could injure you like this."
Yan Jin gasped for breath, a trace of fear still lingering in his signature crimson eyes: "It's Hun Yuantian, Hun Shengtian, Hun Yao... three eight-star Dou Sheng attacking simultaneously!"
"What?!"
Lei Ying suddenly stood up from his seat, the hard armrests turning to dust in his palms.
"Didn't these three people perish a thousand years ago?"
"They are indeed dead—"
Yan Jin coughed violently, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth, and continued, "But I can clearly see that their bodies are as stiff as iron, their movements exude an aura of decay, and their strength is far inferior to what it was in life. They have clearly been created into living dead using some kind of secret technique!"
He took a deep breath, his eyes filled with resentment: "This method is extremely vicious, requiring the desecration of the deceased's body, and has a very low success rate—I never imagined the Soul Clan would be so depraved, not even sparing the corpses of their own ancestors!"
The hall erupted in uproar. The elders of the ancient clans exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes revealing shock.
Gu Yuan's expression turned extremely solemn as he slowly said, "To refine deceased powerhouses into living dead—could this be the trump card that the Soul Clan has been hiding all along?"
Yan Jin nodded bitterly, his voice filled with deep resentment: "Although their strength is not what it used to be, they still have the strength of a mid-stage eight-star Dou Sheng. With the three of them joining forces, I was powerless to resist them."
Lu Yu stepped forward slowly and said in a deep voice, "It seems that the Soul Clan is willing to use any means necessary to obtain the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. They can even desecrate their deceased ancestors like this. What else in this world are they incapable of doing?"
He surveyed the crowd in the hall, his tone grave: "Today they dare to desecrate their own ancestors; if we are defeated in the future, even our corpses will likely be turned into puppets by them."
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone felt a chill run down their spines. The Soul Clan was not only powerful, but also utterly ruthless; such an opponent was simply hopeless.
After a long silence, Gu Yuan finally spoke slowly: "Pass down the order, the Ancient Realm shall immediately enter the highest state of alert."
His gaze swept over Lei Ying and Yan Jin, his tone grave and resolute: "Gentlemen, we need to join forces."
Lei Ying nodded emphatically, his voice booming: "That's exactly right! My Lei Clan is willing to form an alliance with the Ancient Clan and the Yan Clan to jointly fight against the Soul Clan!"
Supported by the two elders, Yan Jin straightened his body, his crimson eyes rekindling with an indomitable flame: "Although the Yan Clan has suffered heavy losses, as long as one of us remains, we will never bow down to the Soul Clan! The Yan Clan will avenge this humiliation!"
Gu Yuan nodded slowly, his tone steady: "There's no need to worry too much. The Soul Emperor was injured in the previous battle and needs to recuperate for at least a while. We're relatively safe during this time."
He paused briefly before continuing his analysis: "Of the eight ancient jades, the Soul Clan currently only possesses five. We still have two in our possession, but the whereabouts of the ancient jade belonging to the Xiao family remain unknown. It will not be easy for the Soul Clan to gather them all."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu stepped forward at the opportune moment: "Father-in-law, seniors, I intend to go into seclusion immediately. I gained a great deal from the previous battle, and if I can completely refine the seed of the Void Devouring Flame, my strength should be able to advance further."
A look of approval flashed in Gu Yuan's eyes: "Very well. More strength now means a greater chance of victory. What resources do you need?"
"No need."
Lu Yu shook his head and said, "During your seclusion, please be extra careful. The Soul Clan is cunning and treacherous; they might launch another attack while we are still establishing ourselves."
Lei Ying said loudly, "Young friend, please go into seclusion without worry. With the three of us old fellows here, we will definitely protect the ancient realm."
Yan Jin also said, "Once my injuries have healed a little, I will immediately participate in the defense."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu nodded, bowed to everyone, and then turned and left.
Nighttime, on a secluded mountain peak in the ancient realm.
Lu Yu sat cross-legged, gazing at the bright moon on the horizon, and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Even with memories of their past lives, they were still outmaneuvered by the Soul Emperor. Although they managed to preserve the ancient jades of the Ancient Clan and the Thunder Clan, the Spirit Clan, the Stone Clan, and the Medicine Clan were ultimately destroyed.
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If it weren't for the previous battle where Soul Fiend and Void Devouring Flame were killed, the current situation would probably be no different from that of the previous life.
The Soul Emperor is truly a terrifying enemy.
One should never underestimate the heroes of the world.
"Don't be so discouraged."
A gentle voice sounded from behind him. Gu Yuan appeared beside him at some point and gently patted his shoulder.
"You are only in your early twenties, while the Soul Emperor has lived for thousands of years. In terms of scheming and trickery, you are naturally no match for him."
Gu Yuan stood beside him, speaking calmly, "But you must know that it is precisely because you are young that you possess limitless possibilities. The path of the Soul Emperor has come to an end, while your path has only just begun."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu nodded and said, "Father-in-law, rest assured, I was just feeling a bit sentimental. The Soul Emperor is truly a formidable opponent."
He gazed at the distant mountains hidden in the night, his voice low and deep: "A thousand years of planning, enduring to this point, even the remains of our ancestors were used to achieve our goal—"
He paused slightly, a sharp glint in his eyes: "But this also shows that he's at his limit. If he weren't desperate, why would he do something so immoral?"
Gu Yuan nodded with satisfaction and said, "It's good that you can see through this. The Soul Clan seems powerful, but in reality, they've made a desperate gamble. We might not necessarily lose this battle."
Lu Yu took a deep breath, his aura gradually becoming calm and collected: "When I emerge from seclusion, I will definitely settle this score with him properly."
"Go."
Gu Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, and said in a deep voice, "With me here, the Soul Clan won't be able to cause any trouble for the time being."
Lu Yu solemnly cupped his hands in greeting, then turned and stepped into the secret chamber in the back mountain.
The heavy stone door slowly closed, isolating the outside world.
Inside the secret room, Lu Yu first took out a white jade bottle.
Upon opening the bottle, three drops of golden liquid flowed within, radiating warm and pure energy waves—
As it moves, the surrounding temperature subtly rises.
"As expected of a spiritual item capable of assisting in breaking through to the Earthly Sovereign realm, it's a pity there are only three drops; the Hundred Spirits King is ultimately too stingy."
Lu Yu sighed. Last month, in the simulation, he chose the identity of the son of the Hundred Spirits King to start, and cultivated all the way to the seventh-rank supreme.
The Hundred Spirits King also greatly admired him and asked him what spiritual item he wanted. He casually replied that he wanted the Nine Yang Heavenly Fire Liquid, and unexpectedly, he actually got it for him, but unfortunately there were only three drops.
Thinking back to the pool of Nine Yang Heavenly Fire Liquid in the Martial Realm before, Lu Yu couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
"Forget it, three drops are naturally not enough to break through to the Earthly Sovereign realm. I'll use them to cultivate the Thunder Emperor's Undying Body. I wonder what realm I can reach there."
Lu Yu carefully dripped a drop of Nine Yang Heavenly Fire Liquid into his palm, and four dazzling lightning patterns immediately appeared on his body. The moment the golden liquid touched his skin, he couldn't help but gasp: "What a powerful substance!"
Before he finished speaking, the drop of golden liquid had already transformed into countless tiny streams of fire, rushing into his body.
An intense, burning pain instantly swept through his body, as if countless red-hot steel needles were piercing every inch of his skin.
He endured the pain and continued to circulate the Thunder Emperor's Undying Body, large beads of sweat rolling down his face. Wherever the golden light passed, his bones emitted subtle crackling sounds, as if they were being crushed and reassembled time and time again.
Just as this extreme pain reached its peak, lightning suddenly blazed brightly around him.
Beside the four originally clear lightning patterns, a brand new lightning pattern quietly condensed. Although still blurry, it already exuded a chilling pressure.
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