LRAB 894. One against two
894. One against two
The fourth level of the Heavenly Tomb.
Although the area of the fourth level of the Heavenly Tomb is far smaller than that of the first three levels, the overall area is still quite considerable.
Now, all the surviving geniuses of the eight clans have ascended to the fourth level of the Heavenly Tomb. Whether they want to break through to a new realm, stabilize their cultivation, or obtain more high-quality energy cores, the fourth level of the Heavenly Tomb is a good place.
In one of the spots, four figures sat in quiet meditation, the atmosphere extremely somber. These four were Hun Feng, Hun Yu, Gu Qingyang, and Gu Hua. These four, who should have been like fire and water, were now cultivating together, and this state had clearly been going on for quite some time.
What broke their state was a spatial vortex that appeared without warning. As the vortex swirled, a slender, tall figure emerged alone—it was Xiao Yan!
With his appearance, Hun Feng and Gu Qingyang, who had been cultivating with their eyes closed, opened their eyes almost simultaneously, their gazes instantly locking onto Xiao Yan. The air seemed to freeze, and for a moment, none of the three spoke.
Finally, Hun Feng smiled slightly, though upon closer inspection, his smile appeared somewhat unnatural and stiff: "I thought you were planning to keep hiding, after all, two against one is quite unfair to you, Xiao Xuan!"
Upon hearing the title "Soul Wind," Xiao Yan did not refute it, but instead exuded an aura of dominance over the world.
"This is my territory. Yet you two, you went so far as to expend your soul power, projecting your Emperor-level souls onto your own prodigies to infiltrate this Heavenly Tomb. Aren't you afraid of being annihilated and severely injured here, Gu Yuan! Soul Emperor!"
At this moment, Xiao Yan is no longer Xiao Yan, but rather Xiao Xuan's soul has temporarily possessed his body.
Opposite Xiao Yan were no longer Hun Feng and Gu Qingyang, but Gu Yuan, the patriarch of the Gu Clan, and Hun Tiandi, the patriarch of the Hun Clan! Two figures who, like Xiao Xuan, had already reached the pinnacle of the continent.
The Soul Emperor ignored Xiao Xuan's words and instead looked at the person beside him, his tone carrying a hint of amusement: "Gu Yuan, why are you so silent now that you see your old friend? Are you feeling guilty?"
Gu Qingyang remained silent, his aura as steady as a mountain.
Xiao Yan's eyes also revealed a hint of disdain: "Speaking of this, I should thank you, Gu Yuan, for not wiping out my Xiao family and for leaving behind such a promising talent. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would never have had the chance to see the light of day again."
Upon hearing this, the Soul Emperor suddenly let out a low laugh: "Xiao Xuan, Xiao Xuan, you're quite out of touch with the outside world. To be precise, this little kid from your Xiao family was actually protected by me."
"Oh? Helping my clan's descendants? That's not like you."
The Soul Emperor shook his head: "I'm usually driven by self-interest, and under normal circumstances, I would eliminate any descendants of yours without hesitation. However, this descendant of yours is quite interesting, actively causing trouble for Gu Yuan. Moreover, if he hadn't come in, you might have remained hidden indefinitely. After all..."
The Soul Emperor paused for a moment, then said slowly and deliberately, "I'm also very interested to know about the Battle Emperor."
Gu Yuan, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke, his voice steady: "Xiao Xuan, as long as you are willing to tell me the information, all past grievances will be wiped clean, and I will certainly protect your descendants from harm, how about it?"
"Hahahaha!" Xiao Xuan then burst into laughter, a hint of anger in his voice: "If I, as a descendant, knew nothing, I would pretend that what happened back then never happened. But since the ancient clan has already made its move against my descendants, and my descendants are quite capable, not one to bend their knees, then I have no more sentimentality with you."
"Back when I was trying to become a Dou Di, if it weren't for the two of you, I wouldn't have ended up like that."
"If you want the true secrets of becoming a Dou Di, then try to defeat me in this Heavenly Tomb first!"
"It's been so many years since we last fought; the two of you are a perfect match!"
Then, a burst of crimson flames roared out from Xiao Yan's body, and his aura suddenly became violent.
In an instant, the flames had turned everything in sight a crimson red. All the energy in this world seemed to have willingly submitted to Xiao Xuan, echoing the boundless sea of flames.
"Then... let's do it!" A dark light appeared in Hunfeng's eyes, and a thick, ink-like darkness that could devour everything spread wildly from his body.
Gu Qingyang, on the other hand, moved slightly slower, and a vast and powerful azure light emanated from his body. Wherever the azure light reached, the space was forcibly stabilized, forming a relatively peaceful domain, which eventually reached a point where it could rival the auras of the other two.
Three peerless powerhouses who once stood at the pinnacle of the continent, or who still do, clashed violently in the young bodies they possessed! There were no preparatory tests, no complicated fighting techniques; the moment they clashed, it was a clash of the purest, most primal energy and a raw collision of souls!
Crimson flames blazed across the sky, seemingly capable of reducing everything to ashes; black mist devoured the void, intending to consume all light and life; vast azure light, as stable and unmoving as a rock, divided heaven and earth. Three completely different, yet ultimate, battle qi energies collided wildly in the void.
Each clash of fighting spirit and soul unleashed a deafening roar that eclipsed the heavens and earth, with tangible energy shockwaves sweeping in all directions like tsunamis. Space was mercilessly torn apart, then mended by the laws of heaven and earth, only to be torn apart again. The ground trembled violently, and the incomparably solid Heavenly Tomb rocks, weakened by these collisions, were pulverized into dust.
The Soul Jade on one side and the protective battle aura on Gu Hua's body flickered rapidly as they quickly left the central area.
Their faces were as pale as paper. Not to mention the core of the collision, the energy emanating from the edges alone was enough to tear them to shreds in an instant.
Faced with this situation, Gu Hua's eyes also revealed a hint of unwillingness: Just three or four years ago, Xiao Yan was still a minor Dou Zun. Although he forcibly killed Gu Yao in the Gu Clan, at that time, Gu Hua felt from the bottom of his heart that he was stronger than Xiao Yan.
Now that times have changed, he can only stand aside and watch. Xiao Yan has become someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Gu Qingyang and Hun Feng. Xiao Yan's presence there could not have been entirely due to Xiao Xuan's help.
Facts seem to be constantly proving that Xun'er's choice was right. Even though the Xiao Clan has declined, Xiao Yan is still a genius worthy of the ancient clans' attention. Or rather, given Xiao Yan's outrageous growth rate, he is gradually maturing into a true powerhouse, not just a simple prodigy.
(Thanks to Xiaofengcanyue)