460: The Soul Clan prepares for war

Soul Realm.

In a grand hall, black flames ascended.

Numerous figures stood within, with Soul Emperor seated on a chair at the forefront, overlooking the crowd.

Soul Emperor asked, "Have you found the Immortal Cave's location?"

A figure below prostrated on the ground and replied, "After investigation during this period, a total of five regions were found to be extremely similar to the descriptions in the atlas, but after repeated screening, one place was finally determined to have the greatest similarity."

In the hall, gazes converged on that person.

"Where is it?"

Soul Emperor leaned forward slightly.

"It's... it's..."

That person looked up, his face hesitant, his tone revealing a hint of worry.

"Speak!"

"It's truly maddening; is there any place the Soul Clan cannot go?"

"The world is vast, and there is no place our Soul Clan dares not set foot."

Some anxious Elders couldn't help but urge him. The Soul Clan had planned for the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Immortal Cave for over a thousand years, finally collecting all the ancient jade. Everyone was already impatient.

Soul Emperor's eyes were calm, and a faint smile appeared on his face, "Speak boldly."

"That area is called the Black-Corner Region, where the Cultivation Alliance's headquarters is now located."

The person finished speaking quickly, his forehead pressed to the ground, unmoving.

As his voice fell, the hall became silent.

On his seat, Soul Emperor's smile froze, revealing a look of incredulity.

Was it a coincidence, or did that young fellow named Lin Xiu know in advance?

During the time spent searching for the Immortal Cave's whereabouts, Lin Xiu had been perfecting the Cultivation Alliance, applying Formations, and enhancing the strength of its members.

Now, the Cultivation Alliance could be described as impregnable.

Even the Soul Clan, wanting to explore the terrain there, dared not send clan members rashly, fearing detection and being killed by the Cultivation Alliance.

"Are you sure?"

After a long silence, Soul Emperor looked at the person kneeling on the ground.

"Although that area is home to forces like the Cultivation Alliance and Canaan Academy, the general terrain is almost identical to the atlas's description."

That person replied.

"How could it be at the Cultivation Alliance headquarters?"

"Damn it, what kind of luck does Lin Xiu have, for the location he chose to be right on top of the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode?"

"The Cultivation Alliance has already allied with several other clans. Once we move against them, it will alert the other clans. We will be outnumbered, and the situation will not be good."

"How can we secretly infiltrate the Immortal Cave without alarming the Cultivation Alliance?"

"The emergence of the Demon Fire Space stirred the Central Plains; what more the Dou Di Cave Abode? Ah, it's truly a headache."

Many Elders had troubled expressions, whispering to each other, but couldn't come up with a good solution.

As long as the Immortal Cave was opened, it would definitely alert the Cultivation Alliance.

"After searching for the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode for so many years, no matter if it's the Cultivation Alliance, the Yan Clan, the Medicine Alliance, or others, no one can stop me from opening it!"

Soul Emperor rose from his seat, his dignified face sweeping over everyone in the hall.

"The Clan Chief is right; at worst, we'll fight them. With the Gate of Dead Silence, we can form a Realm of Death. Their numbers won't change the situation."

A gaunt Elder said sharply.

Beside him, there were three other equally gaunt figures, their eyes showing an unusual light, their faces filled with a faint Death Qi, not unlike living people.

"Using the Gate of Dead Silence must be planned in advance. Lin Xiu has already seen it before and will surely inform Gu Yuan and Xiao Xuan; they know some information about the Gate of Dead Silence."

Soul Yuan Tian reminded him.

Under the gaze of many, he added, "Furthermore, Lin Xiu's Soul Realm has already entered the Emperor Realm. If he is enveloped within the Realm of Death, we need to guard against him plundering the Gate of Dead Silence's mark."

"That's right, Lin Xiu's Soul Power is extremely strong; we must be wary."

On the steps, Soul Emperor nodded, a gloomy look in his eyes.

He had experienced hardship because of Lin Xiu's Soul Power.

At this moment, a black flame appeared in the Void Realm, condensing into a figure.

Void Swallowing Flame appeared and said faintly, "I have a way to deal with Lin Xiu's Soul Power. As for the Gate of Dead Silence, it can be integrated into my body."

A subtle pressure, as if present and absent, spread through the hall with Void Swallowing Flame's appearance.

Soul Emperor asked in surprise, "Your Soul has also entered the Emperor Realm?"

Void Swallowing Flame nodded.

The Elders present all showed joy.

Previously, the Clan Chief's Soul Power had already entered the Emperor Realm, and now Lord Void was the same.

"My idea is, before moving against the Cultivation Alliance, I will first swallow the entire Cultivation Alliance along with the Black-Corner Region into my body, cutting off Lin Xiu's contact with the other clans."

Void Swallowing Flame said.

Soul Emperor frowned slightly, "The Black-Corner Region is a very large area."

Void Swallowing Flame didn't care much, "After my Soul entered the Emperor Realm, my control over flames also increased."

"Excellent!"

Soul Emperor smiled, "After sealing the space, I will immediately open the Dou Di Cave Abode. As long as the speed is fast enough, even if Gu Yuan and the others have contact with Lin Xiu, there's no fear. If they arrive when I obtain the things inside the Immortal Cave, I will just unleash the Gate of Dead Silence and capture them all."

Void Swallowing Flame nodded, "Soul Yuan Tian, you four first help me integrate the Gate of Dead Silence."

"Yes!"

Joy flashed in the eyes of the four, and they immediately agreed.

Ever since Void Swallowing Flame swallowed the entire Soul Realm, they had witnessed Void Swallowing Flame's concealment ability.

If the Gate of Dead Silence could be stored within his body...

Then, everyone would surely be trapped in the Realm of Death without anyone knowing.

And with Void Swallowing Flame overseeing it, there would be no need to worry about the Gate of Dead Silence's mark being erased.

"Everyone!"

Soul Emperor's voice revealed a heroic spirit, "Prepare for battle! Win this battle, and this world will belong only to the Soul Clan from now on!"

"Soul!"

"Soul!"

In the hall, all the Elders' eyes showed fanaticism, raising their arms and shouting.

The sound spread outside.

Throughout the Soul Clan, everyone responded in unison.

For a time, sound waves echoed throughout the entire Soul Realm... Canaan Academy.

Students and teachers gathered in large groups, leaving the Academy in batches.

It was publicly stated to be a training exercise.

In reality, only a small portion of people, including Lin Xiu, knew the hidden truth.

As the Soul Clan began to record the Black-Corner Region's terrain, it meant that the Soul Clan's army would arrive soon.

Before that, Lin Xiu understood that the Academy's buildings would definitely not be preserved.

Just the commotion of the ancient jade awakening the Immortal Cave would be enough to cause the entire Academy to collapse into the lava.

"Those within the Cultivation Alliance whose strength is below Dou Zong have already relocated to the Gama Empire. Now, only usable combat strength remains."

Little Fairy Doctor looked at Lin Xiu, who was sitting opposite her.

"Good."

Lin Xiu held Little Lin Wan in his arms, not even raising his head, "Now that everything is ready, we just wait for the Soul Clan to arrive."

"Should we notify the Gu Clan and the Yan Clan first?"

Little Fairy Doctor asked.

Lin Xiu looked at her, shaking his head gently, "The Ancient Emperor Cave Abode is of extraordinary significance. It's not that I don't trust them, but human hearts are unpredictable. If they knew in advance and it caused internal strife, it would instead give the Soul Clan an opportunity."

"That's true. Even I, who don't understand the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode, am somewhat surprised, let alone those clans who have long heard about the Immortal Cave. If they knew you knew the Immortal Cave's location early on but didn't disclose it, it's inevitable they would develop other intentions."

After thinking, Little Fairy Doctor nodded, but a hint of worry appeared on her face.

She never expected that after all the twists and turns, the Cultivation Alliance headquarters would be the place of the final battle... "Why the long face?"

Lin Xiu smiled slightly.

"Auntie, cheer up."

Little Lin Wan deliberately made a funny face, trying to cheer up Little Fairy Doctor.

Little Fairy Doctor smiled and took Lin Wan into her arms.

"The Cultivation Alliance has already connected with the Gu, Yan, Lei, Yao, and Shi clans, as well as the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. As long as we detect the Soul Clan's appearance and notify them, they can arrive immediately."

Lin Xiu spread his palm, showing the communication Jade Slip to Little Fairy Doctor, wanting to reassure her.

However, the Jade Slip was dim, causing Lin Xiu to frown instantly.