206: The drug addicts who don't listen

Chapter 206: The Medicine Clan Who Won't Listen to Advice

The void twisted, a crack opened, and then a figure walked out from within.

"Ancient World…" Xiao Xuan murmured, his gaze fixed on a majestic city ahead.

That was the Ancient Clan's external city.

A hint of reminiscence flashed in his eyes as Xiao Xuan stepped into the city; he could barely remember the last time he had arrived on solid ground.

Too much time had passed, coupled with the years spent in the Tian Tomb, and many things had been worn away.

Xiao Xuan couldn't help but feel emotional, mainly because he never thought he would actually have a day of living again.

Thinking about it, it was quite interesting: he died because of the Soul Clan, and he lived because of the Soul Clan.

Walking directly to the entrance of the Ancient World, Xiao Xuan was stopped by the Black Annihilation Army: "Ahead is the Ancient World. Does this gentleman have an invitation?"

Xiao Xuan shook his head: "No."

The Black Annihilation Army member immediately said: "Please return. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the Ancient World without permission."

Xiao Xuan flipped his palm, and a jade slip appeared, flying to hover in front of the man. He said calmly: "Give this to your Clan Leader Gu Yuan; he will come to see me."

The surrounding Black Annihilation Army also came closer, scrutinizing Xiao Xuan.

They did not see any clan tattoos of other ancient clans on him, which made them somewhat suspicious.

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan released a trace of his aura.

Four-star Dou Sheng late stage!

"Please wait a moment." Discovering he was a Dou Sheng expert, the Black Annihilation Army member immediately turned around.

After a moment, a powerful aura surged from afar. The entire Black Annihilation Army stood in solemn respect, their expressions deferential.

Gu Yuan's figure appeared. From over ten meters away, he looked at the solitary Xiao Xuan, stunned, and then he raised his hand to rub his eyes.

"We meet again… Brother Gu." Xiao Xuan's lips curved slightly, revealing a smile.

Looking at this smile, both strange and familiar, Gu Yuan finally recovered. He rushed to Xiao Xuan, thumped his chest, and hugged Xiao Xuan: "It's good to see you here."

Gu Yuan led Xiao Xuan into the Ancient World.

The Black Annihilation Army on duty, having witnessed Gu Yuan's reaction, were all somewhat surprised.

They hadn't seen their Clan Leader act so intimately in many years.

Inside the Ancient World, on a mountain peak.

White clouds swirled below, and the mountain was lush and green.

Two figures sat on the edge of the peak, with a tea table between them, on which wine was placed.

They clinked their cups, Gu Yuan downed his in one gulp, and then asked in confusion: "Xiao Xuan, weren't you just a remnant soul barely surviving in the Tian Tomb? How are you alive again?"

Before Xiao Xuan could speak, Gu Yuan guessed: "Was it the last Tian Tomb? Did Xiao Yan save him?"

Xiao Xuan put down his empty wine cup, nodded, then shook his head: "It was indeed the last Tian Tomb, but Xiao Yan didn't have the ability. The person who saved me, you definitely wouldn't guess."

Gu Yuan looked at him: "Soul Cang?"

"Oh?" Xiao Xuan was taken aback, not expecting Gu Yuan to guess so quickly. "How did you guess?"

Gu Yuan refilled both their cups: "Last time in the Tian Tomb, besides Xiao Yan and people from my Ancient Clan, only Soul Cang was left alive. If it wasn't him, who else could it be?"

An expression of disbelief couldn't help but appear on his face. One must know that the Soul Clan was the instigator of Xiao Xuan's lingering existence in the Tian Tomb, yet he managed to leave the Tian Tomb with the help of the Soul Clan.

What was this? Karma?

Xiao Xuan sighed with emotion: "When I learned that Xiao Yan actually had a Soul Clan big brother, my expression was about the same as yours now. Even now, I still feel like it's a dream."

Gu Yuan laughed: "I also felt strange when I learned that Soul Cang had actually found the Gama Empire."

The two clinked cups and talked about the past.

Previously, the relationship between their two clans was exceptionally close, considered the best among the Eight Ancient Clans. A large part of the reason was Gu Yuan and Xiao Xuan.

Unfortunately, that time when the Xiao Clan faced the Soul Clan, they had an opportunity to annihilate the Soul Clan, but the Ancient Clan was a step too slow, leading to Xiao Xuan being besieged by Soul Clan experts, and ultimately, he could only survive as a remnant soul in the Tian Tomb.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuan lowered his head, a hint of guilt on his face.

"Let bygones be bygones. We must look forward," Xiao Xuan said optimistically, having died once, he had a more open perspective.

Gu Yuan asked: "What is it you need? Just say it. Given our relationship, speak freely."

Getting to business, Xiao Xuan put down his wine cup, his expression serious: "The Soul Clan secretly set up a large formation covering the entire Central Plains, and some time ago, they already annihilated the Yan Clan, Spirit Clan, and Stone Clan."

"What?" Gu Yuan was greatly alarmed, his internal aura surging, causing the surrounding sea of clouds to churn. He quickly adjusted himself and looked at Xiao Xuan seriously, "You're not joking, are you?"

Xiao Xuan gave a bitter smile: "Why would I lie to you about this? I was there when the Yan Clan was annihilated."

At that time, he was inside Soul Cang's body and could perceive the outside situation.

After a moment of silence, Gu Yuan asked: "To what extent has the Soul Clan's strength reached?"

Xiao Xuan thought for a moment, his tone revealing a trace of solemnity: "Very strong! Soul Emperor has been cultivating himself these years, never stopping his training. His current strength is only one step away from Dou Di."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Xuan saw Gu Yuan nod in agreement.

Gu Yuan sighed: "Actually, during the last Tian Tomb, when Soul Emperor appeared, I already sensed his power. He is too ambitious; he will stop at nothing to become stronger. If he truly becomes an Emperor, among the Eight Ancient Clans, only the Soul Clan will likely remain."

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Xiao Xuan drank a cup of wine: "I hope you can unite with the Lei Clan and Medicine Clan. Right now, among the Eight Ancient Clans, only your three clans still possess the tuoshe ancient emperor jade. Soul Emperor will definitely not give up on attacking you."

"I tried before. The Lei Clan was fine, but the Medicine Clan is quite stubborn." Gu Yuan recalled the last meeting.

At that time, they had also noticed the Yan Clan's sudden loss of contact, and they had already begun to consider the possibility of their extermination.

But the Medicine Clan still insisted and was unwilling to seal off their clan realm.

In such a situation, it was tantamount to exposing themselves completely to the Soul Clan, making them very easy targets.

Xiao Xuan sighed. As the saying goes, good advice is hard to give to those who are determined to die. If they truly couldn't be persuaded, then there was nothing to be done.

"Oh, right." A hint of anticipation appeared in Xiao Xuan's eyes. "Brother Gu, do you still have all those things I left behind? I need to restore my strength to its peak in the shortest possible time."

The 'things' Xiao Xuan referred to were what he had entrusted to Gu Yuan when he was on the verge of death, surrounded by the Soul Clan.

Because at that time, the Xiao Clan's situation was extremely dire; all the clan members' bloodline power had been gathered onto him personally, and there were very few powerful individuals left in the clan.

Some of the Xiao Clan's treasures could not remain with the Xiao Clan because they would be targeted by others, posing a great danger to the Xiao Clan, which lacked powerful protection.

Therefore, Xiao Xuan had no choice but to entrust them to Gu Yuan, asking him to provide some assistance from time to time.

Gu Yuan nodded: "I've kept them all for you. After the Xiao Clan lost its bloodline power, no powerful individuals emerged, so many of the things you left behind they couldn't use. I used a little for my own cultivation, but everything else is still there. You can come with me to get them later. I will compensate you for what I used."

Xiao Xuan smiled slightly: "Between you and me, why bother with such small matters?"

"Alright, I'll inform the Lei and Medicine Clans about the situation again now," Gu Yuan said.

Xiao Xuan remained silent, quietly drinking his wine.

Communication with the Lei Clan went well. After learning about the Yan Clan's tragic fate, the Lei Clan Leader stated that he would strengthen their defenses.

However, when it came to the Medicine Clan, the situation was not good.

The Medicine Clan Leader's voice came from the jade slip:

"Clan Leader Gu Yuan, the date for the Medicine Ceremony has already been set, and invitations have even been sent out. How can we seal off our clan realm now?"

Gu Yuan said in a deep voice: "Medicine Clan Leader, this is a special time. The Yan Clan has already been annihilated. Are you really going to put the entire Medicine Clan in a desperate situation for the sake of a Medicine Ceremony?"

The Medicine Clan Leader said confidently: "No, it won't happen. The Medicine Ceremony invites so many forces from the continent, and numerous experts will be present. Does the Soul Clan truly dare to come at that time? Moreover, my Medicine Clan still has the protection of the former Emperor. Clan Leader Gu, please do not worry. You must definitely come then."

After speaking, the Medicine Clan Leader cut off contact, not giving Gu Yuan a chance to persuade him further.

Xiao Xuan and Gu Yuan exchanged glances, then both sighed.

Gu Yuan stood up: "Brother Xiao, please follow me."

He had said all he needed to say about the matter; if the other party wouldn't listen, there was nothing he could do.