bookbashuk Chapter 288 The Soul Clan Attacks, the Two Clans Stand Off Against Each Other!
Chapter 288 The Soul Clan Attacks, the Two Clans Stand Off Against Each Other!
Chapter 288 The Soul Clan Attacks, the Two Clans Stand Off Against Each Other!
The following day, the atmosphere within the ancient realm was exceptionally solemn.
A thick energy barrier rose from all directions, turning the entire sky into an eerie dark gold. The clan's protective formation was fully activated, with thousands of streams of light weaving and intertwining among the clouds, forming a massive light curtain that spanned the heavens and earth, enveloping the entire ancient realm.
The air was thick with a suffocating, chilling atmosphere, and even the magical beasts that usually roamed the mountains had vanished without a trace.
Throughout the Ancient Sacred Mountains, the Black Annihilation Army of the Ancient Clan, clad in jet-black armor, stood ready for battle, their standard-issue spears gleaming with a cold, eerie light in the dim daylight.
All the elders of the Dou Sheng realm have emerged from seclusion, and powerful auras rise and fall among the mountains, stirring up energy ripples in the valleys.
Xiao Yan and Yao Lao stood atop a mountain peak, their robes fluttering in the turbulent energy currents. Little Fairy Doctor, dressed in pristine white, and Zi Yan, in a purple outfit, stood side by side, their expressions solemn as they gazed at the sky.
The old apothecary stroked his beard, his brow furrowing slightly: "Today is probably going to be anything but peaceful."
Xiao Yan frowned, gazing at the churning clouds in the distance, and turned to ask, "Sister-in-law, where's Brother Lu?"
Little Fairy Doctor gently stroked her wind-blown hair and whispered, "He is still in seclusion, trying to break through a bottleneck. If war breaks out later, you and your disciple must stay here. Ziyan and I will protect you."
Xiao Yan nodded solemnly. Ever since Little Fairy Doctor took the Supreme Pill refined by Lu Yu, her cultivation had reached the Dou Sheng realm, and her strength was indeed above theirs.
Not to mention Zi Yan, who is already a five-star Dou Sheng, the Supreme Dragon Phoenix's powerful physique is enough to protect them in the chaos of battle. As long as they don't encounter high-level Dou Sheng of seven stars or above, they should be safe.
In the distant sky, Elder Gu Dao stood suspended in mid-air, the immense pressure of the Seven Star Battle Saint causing the surrounding space to distort slightly.
Suddenly, two white figures appeared, the other two of the three immortals of the ancient clan who were as famous as Gu Dao.
The white-robed elder on the left gazed into the distance and said in a deep voice, "Old friend, it seems things won't end well today."
The white-robed elder on the right sneered, "It's time to settle this thousand-year-old feud."
The three elders exchanged glances and nodded, simultaneously forming hand seals. Three vast auras soared into the sky, echoing the light barrier of the clan's protective array, and coalesced into three pillars of light piercing through the heavens and earth above the ancient realm.
On a towering peak in the Ancient Sacred Mountains, Gu Yuan and Gu Lie stood side by side, their robes fluttering in the fierce wind. Gu Yuan gazed intently into the distance, while Gu Lie clenched his fists, radiating a burning fighting spirit.
"It's finally here." Gu Yuan's voice was calm yet resolute.
Gu Lie grinned: "After waiting for so many years, I can finally have a good fight."
Boom!
The next moment, a deafening roar suddenly resounded throughout the world, and the space above the ancient realm shattered inch by inch like fragile glass. A pure white hand slowly emerged from the depths of the void, seemingly gently pressing against the light screen of the protective array.
"puff!"
The three ancient immortals who were maintaining the barrier coughed up a mouthful of blood, staggered backward, and their faces were filled with horror.
They could sense that the power emanating from the great formation contained a terrifying aura of destruction.
"Gu Yuan, how many years has it been?"
"You haven't improved at all!"
A mocking voice echoed between heaven and earth, and the spatial rift suddenly expanded, forming a pitch-black vortex with a diameter of tens of feet.
A figure dressed in pristine white stepped calmly out of the vortex, exuding an aura of dominance over the world—it was none other than the Soul Emperor!
Following closely behind, four chilling figures stepped out of the vortex in succession:
The leading, burly man with a blood-red blade had bulging muscles all over his body. The huge blade in his hand, as big as a door panel, was flowing with dark red blood light. He grinned and lightly licked the blade with the tip of his tongue. His scarlet pupils were surging with a violent and insane killing intent that was almost insane.
Beside him stood a gaunt old man draped in a black robe, wisps of black mist carrying an aura of death swirling around him, the air crackling and corroding wherever he passed.
Another elderly man in a black robe with white hair had a kind face and a gentle smile on his lips, but his seemingly cloudy eyes occasionally flashed with a sharp, cold light that could see right through people.
The last to appear was an old man with gray hair, surrounded by eerie black flames. Every step he took left charred footprints in the void, and the scorching heat caused the surrounding space to distort slightly.
The four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan have all descended!
Behind them, countless powerful members of the Soul Clan surged forth like a tidal wave, pressing down like dark clouds, their terrifying aura causing the entire world to tremble. The light barrier of the clan's protective formation fluctuated violently under this pressure, emitting a hum that could not bear the strain.
Just then, two powerful auras soared into the sky from the summit of the Ancient Sacred Mountain Range. Gu Yuan and Gu Lie stood in mid-air, their golden and crimson battle qi intertwining behind them, forming a force to be reckoned with against the Soul Clan.
"Soul Emperor, you've finally arrived."
Gu Yuan's voice was calm as still water, yet a fleeting glint of anger flashed deep in his eyes. He stood with his hands behind his back in the void, his aura as steady as an abyss, facing off against the Soul Emperor from afar.
Standing beside him, Gu Lie's eyes were wide with rage, his crimson battle aura surging around him, like a war god poised to strike. The combined auras of these two top experts from the ancient clans actually managed to withstand the oppressive force emanating from the Soul Clan army.
With a flick of his sleeve, the Soul Emperor revealed a frail figure before him—the imprisoned Grand Elder of the Ancestral Temple.
"What do you think?"
"Gu Yuan? Hand over the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, and I will release this old fellow."
Gu Yuan's gaze swept over the Grand Elder's pale face, his eyes growing even colder. Gu Lie was so enraged that his beard and hair stood on end, his crimson battle aura surging several feet, eager to make his move immediately.
"Chieftain, don't worry about me!"
The Grand Elder, enduring excruciating pain, raised his head. Though his voice was weak, it carried a resolute determination, "The ancient jade concerns the secrets of the Dou Di realm; it must not be handed over to these treacherous and ambitious individuals!"
The Soul Emperor gave a cold smile, and with a slight exertion of force from his fingertips, the Grand Elder groaned and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
"One hand gives you the person, the other gives you the jade."
Gu Yuan spoke in a deep voice, and a piece of jade with an ancient luster appeared in his palm. It was the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade!
A greedy glint flashed in the Soul Emperor's eyes: "Excellent."
The two simultaneously threw their objects into the air. Just as Gu Yu and the Grand Elder passed each other, Gu Yuan and the Soul Emperor's figures blurred abruptly, and the next moment they appeared in mid-air.
"boom!"
Two terrifying energies, powerful enough to tear the heavens and earth apart, collided violently, and the shockwaves shattered the clouds!
"Let's do it!"
Almost simultaneously, Gu Lie and the three immortals of the Ancient Clan transformed into four streaks of light and soared into the sky, while the four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan also grinned and charged forward to meet them. The eight figures clashed fiercely in the air, and the explosions caused by the collision of their battle energies were incessant.
Rumble!
More than ten world-destroying energies collided violently in the air, instantly engulfing the entire sky in various colors of battle aura. The turbulent energy swept in all directions, even shattering distant mountain peaks with the aftershocks.
Amidst this chaos, countless powerful members of the Soul Clan rushed towards the various outposts of the Ancient Clan, with shouts of battle rising and falling everywhere!
Gu Qingyang led the Black Annihilation Army in a bloody battle in the air. As his silver spear danced, streaks of spear light pierced through the attacking Soul Clan experts like meteors. Beside him, Gu Hua's palms flew, and silver battle qi transformed into countless palm prints, blasting back all enemies who tried to cross the defensive line.
Not far away, Gu Zhen and Gu Yao stood back to back, their movements perfectly coordinated. Gu Zhen's azure wind blades and Gu Yao's icy battle aura intertwined to form a net of death, causing Soul Clan powerhouses to fall wherever they passed.
Xiao Yan and Yao Lao remained in place, and the four-colored strange flames bloomed in Xiao Yan's palm, transforming into fire lotuses that blasted away all the attacking Soul Clan experts.
Little Fairy Doctor skillfully manipulated the poisonous fog, setting up layers of poisonous gas defense around everyone. The deadly fog quickly spread, and all the Soul Clan experts who came into contact with it let out shrill screams and fell down in pain.
Just then, an old man with disheveled hair in the Soul Clan camp seemed to sense something. He looked down carefully, and a look of wild joy flashed in his eyes. He suddenly sprang up, and a chilling aura shot straight at Little Fairy Doctor!
"Hahaha, it's my destiny to strike it rich!"
"I've actually accomplished another great feat today!"
The one who suddenly launched this attack was none other than Gu Yang, the traitor who had previously betrayed the ancient clan!
"court death!"
Zi Yan snorted coldly, and a terrifying power suddenly erupted from her slender figure. She threw a punch that seemed casual, but the immense power belonging to the Supreme Dragon Phoenix poured out like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down.
"boom!"
Before Gu Yang could even let out a scream, his entire upper body was shattered by the punch, turning into a cloud of blood mist. His remaining lower body flew backward powerlessly, leaving a glaring trail of blood on the ground.
Upon seeing this, the Soul Clan powerhouses who had been itching to make a move all gasped in shock and retreated in terror. No one dared to approach this woman with her graceful figure yet terrifying power.
Amidst the chaotic battle, a figure flashing with black light silently traversed the area of intense fighting, taking advantage of everyone's attention being drawn to the battle to secretly infiltrate the depths of the Ancient Sacred Mountains.
Deep within the Ancient Sacred Mountains, outside a quiet chamber, Xun'er stood guard before the stone door, her slender fingers unconsciously clenching. She glanced intermittently at the fierce battle raging in the distant sky, then turned back to gaze at the tightly closed stone door, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.
Behind the stone gate was Lu Yu, who was in seclusion attempting to break through to the fifth-star Dou Sheng realm.
"Miss, don't worry. The clan leader and the Soul Emperor are both nine-star Dou Sheng. They may not be at a disadvantage in this battle."
An aged voice sounded from behind, and Ling Ying had appeared beside Xun'er without anyone noticing. This loyal old servant, though not a top-tier cultivator, stood steadfastly guarding her.
"Old Ling————"
Xun'er said softly, her gaze still fixed on the stone door, "I'm just worried about Brother Yu's safety."
Ling Ying bowed slightly: "Although this old servant is not strong enough, as long as I have a breath left, I will never allow anyone to disturb Young Master Lu Yu's seclusion."
Elder Gu Yun, who had been standing quietly to the side, slowly opened her eyes. Although this female powerhouse at the level of a five-star Dou Sheng was slightly pale, the water-attribute Dou Qi flowing around her was still vast and powerful.
She gently raised her hand, and fine mist instantly condensed in the air, forming an invisible barrier around the quiet room.
"Miss Xun'er, please don't worry."
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Elder Gu Yun's voice was as gentle as a flowing spring as he slowly said, "With the Xuan Shui barrier I have set up here, it is extremely difficult to approach silently unless a powerhouse of six-star Dou Sheng or above comes in person."
Xun'er nodded gently, but the worry between her brows remained. She felt that the situation today seemed a little too calm.
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