175: Chapter 171 Should Zhu Kun be allowed to launch a sneak attack on the Soul Clan?

Ling Yuan had his own set of priorities.

The relationship between the Ling Clan and the Medicine Clan was, after all, merely a close cooperative one, completely different from the die-hard alliance with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.

The Ling Clan needed the Medicine Clan to help refine various high-grade Medicinal Pills, and Cao Ying had also been studying Alchemy in the Medicine Clan.

To them, the Medicine Clan had concrete, practical value.

Therefore, no matter the situation, Ling Yuan had to ensure the Medicine Clan's stance remained stable.

"Brother Yao Tian, we really aren't working with the Hun Clan. Can you actually believe what Hun Tiandi says?"

"Previously, two Seven-Star Dou Sheng from the Hun Clan died tragically at the hands of my father-in-law, a fact you all know. With such a blood feud, it is impossible for the Hun Clan to simply let it go. How could they turn around and work with us?"

Yao Tian nodded, feeling that this made sense.

Two Seven-Star Dou Sheng were core combat forces for any faction. Such a heavy loss was definitely a crippling blow to the Hun Clan.

With such a deadly feud between the two sides, the possibility of cooperation was almost zero.

Moreover, if the Ling Clan and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan really allied with the Hun Clan, the combined strength of the three factions would be enough to sweep across all the Dou Di Clans on the continent.

There was simply no need to sacrifice two Seven-Star Dou Sheng for a show; the cost was far too high.

"In that case, Brother Ling Yuan, how do you plan to deal with the Gu, Yan, and Lei Clans?"

Ling Yuan said indifferently, "Just say it like it is. Anyway, with my father-in-law holding the fort, even if they are dissatisfied, they wouldn't dare to actually make a move against us."

Yao Tian was left speechless: So having a Nine-Star Dou Sheng expert means you can act without restraint, huh?

How envious...

With Ling Yuan's persuasion, the Medicine Clan was completely stabilized.

In truth, Yao Tian had only come this time following Yao Dan's instructions, simply to probe the Ling Clan's true attitude.

The Medicine Clan had already made a decision internally. Even if the rumors were true and the Ling Clan was secretly working with the Hun Clan, they would not side with the Gu, Yan, and Lei Clans.

Having been suppressed by the Gu, Yan, and Lei Clans in the past was secondary; the main reason was that the Ling Clan, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, and the Hun Clan were clearly stronger, possessing enough power to crush the Gu, Yan, and Lei Clans.

In a situation where the disparity in strength was so vast, if the Medicine Clan rashly defected to the weaker three clans, not only would it not change the outcome of the war, but there was a high probability they would be exterminated.

Under these circumstances, any normal person would know how to choose.

Since that wasn't the case now, then things would just continue as they were.

Anyway, it was the Yan Clan that got backstabbed, which had nothing to do with their Medicine Clan.

They not only felt no sympathy, but in their hearts, they even felt a secret sense of satisfaction.

After sending off Yao Tian, Ling Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

The Alchemy partner had been secured; the next step was to deal with the Gu, Yan, and Lei Clans.

Ling Yuan never had any good feelings towards the Gu, Yan, and Lei Clans, and since they lacked the value of the Medicine Clan, he didn't need to be so polite when dealing with them.

When dealing with these Dou Di Clans, one had to be tough; otherwise, they would definitely try to walk all over you.

Consequently, a few words were spread out from the Ling Clan.

"You, Yan Jin, were greedy for the Grade 9 Profound Pill, violated the Dou Di Clans alliance, and didn't even watch over your own home. That's why you let the Hun Clan find a loophole to backstab you, causing heavy casualties among your high-level members. Who can you blame for that?"

"Besides, you actually believe the Hun Clan's words?"

"If we were really working with the Hun Clan, would you even have a chance to prepare? We would have already wiped you out."

Following that, Zhu Kun also released a statement: "Keep nagging, and I really will work with Hun Tiandi and go pay a visit to your Ancient World, Yan Realm, and Lei Realm. It just so happens I didn't get enough of a fight last time."

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The situation became increasingly tense. To prevent being picked off one by one, the Gu, Yan, and Lei Clans urgently mobilized their internal forces, forcibly bringing their respective Small Worlds closer and connecting them together.

They achieved a true sense of huddling together for warmth.

The high-level members of the three clans gathered in the joint council hall. Everyone looked grave as they sat around, discussing the current impasse.

"The Ling Clan and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan are too arrogant. Do they really think that with that old dragon, they can do whatever they want?"

"This is a naked threat!"

Several Elders kept criticizing the arrogant attitude of the Ling Clan and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan with indignant words, yet no one dared to mention the word 'war'.

It was just empty talk.

Gu Dao said: "Clan Chief, the Yan Clan suffered heavy losses in this battle, and there is a serious gap in their high-level combat strength. If the Ling Clan has truly reached a secret cooperation with the Hun Clan, our three clans will be completely passive. We must be extremely cautious in our subsequent actions."

Gu Xian, who was beside him, nodded slowly and gave a relatively rational judgment.

"In my opinion, this matter is most likely a scheme of alienation by the Hun Clan. Hun Tiandi has always been cunning; he just wants to deliberately provoke suspicion and internal friction among our major Dou Di Clans so he can reap the benefits. We must not be easily fooled."

"Hmm, Zhu Kun killed Soul Sha and Soul Mirror; this matter cannot be faked."

Among these three clans, there were smart people. After calming down, they analyzed that this might possibly be a scheme by the Hun Clan.

They were indeed in a passive state now, and they didn't dare to suspect the Ling Clan, at least not openly.

If Zhu Kun was not colluding with the Hun Clan, and they caused the two sides to cooperate because of their actions, then it would really be over.

Yan Jin sat beside Gu Yuan, his face extremely gloomy, his mindset long since unbalanced.

"Then what should we do next? Are the dozen or so Dou Sheng Elders of my Yan Clan to have sacrificed themselves in vain? Should this grudge just be forgotten like this?"

The hall instantly fell into silence.

The Gu Clan Elders remained silent.

They actually really wanted to say: If it wasn't for you violating the alliance and running out, how could the Hun Clan have succeeded? Isn't this just you asking for it?

But no one dared to speak up and accuse him at this time; they could only remain silent.

For a long time, no one responded to Yan Jin.

Gu Yuan said: "Brother Yan, what do you think we should do now?"

Yan Jin took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and stated his thoughts.

"Since they insist that they have no collusion with the Hun Clan, then let Zhu Kun take action to prove his innocence! Now that the location of the Soul Realm has been exposed, as a Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng who can ignore spatial Restrictions and not fear being entangled, he can completely attack the Soul Realm alone."

Yan Jin was similar to Lei Ying; he was also hot-tempered, just with a little more brains.

And the Yan Clan's losses were so great that it made it hard for him to remain rational.

The Gu Clan and Lei Clan Elders again did not respond; they really wanted to say: Why don't you go ask him? Would Zhu Kun even listen?

Undeniably, letting Zhu Kun attack the Hun Clan was indeed a good idea.

It was just a bit difficult to implement.

At least it couldn't be done exactly as Yan Jin said.

You want to make Zhu Kun attack the Hun Clan to prove his innocence?

Perhaps before long, Zhu Kun would have to come and pay a visit to the Ancient World, Yan Realm, and Lei Realm.

An Elder of the Yan Clan offered an idea: "I heard that Zhu Kun is a daughter-slave, and their Dragon Emperor happens to listen to that Ling Yuan. With Ling Mie in seclusion, all matters, big and small, are decided by him. Perhaps we can find a Breakthrough point through Ling Yuan."

Gu Yuan remained silent for a moment. After weighing the pros and cons, he sighed slowly.

"Fine, let's try it as you suggested."