Chapter 183 - Yun Yi's Bold Move!

He was merely a Four-Star Dou Saint, being stared down by a Six-Star Dou Saint. Who wouldn't feel a chill down their spine in such a situation?

"Heh, you underestimate the people of Central Plains!" When Yao Wangu finally couldn't bear it any longer, the old Shennong withdrew his gaze and said with a trace of mockery in his eyes.

"Central Plains has recently produced shining geniuses. We have never underestimated them," said Gu Nanhai calmly. "It's just that you also underestimate the strength of my Imperial Clan!"

At the end of his statement, a hint of arrogance crept into Gu Nanhai's tone, though he tried his best to hide it. Still, despite his efforts, the old Shennong, who had lived for thousands of years, detected it.

Seeing this, the old Shennong didn't argue further and cast his gaze at the group, standing quietly in the void, resigned to wait.

"They may fear you, but I, old man, do not!" Just then, a hoarse voice rang out amidst the spectators.

A frail figure, leaning on a blood-red skull staff, emerged from the void.

"It's the Blood Zombie Elder."

"I heard he was already at the peak of Half-Saint a hundred years ago, desperately seeking a breakthrough to Dou Saint. He surely wouldn't give up on the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree."

"The Blood Zombie Elder is several hundred years old, close to his life's end. If he doesn't break through, he will surely die eventually!"

As everyone looked in surprise at the emerging Blood Zombie Elder, an Ancient Clan Dou Saint sneered, "You think you, a mere high-level Half-Saint, are here to seek death?"

"Hehe, old fellows, come out! These Imperial Clan folks won't give up easily, their 'face' is very important!"

The Blood Zombie Elder scanned the surrounding void with cloudy eyes and spoke hoarsely, with a hint of mockery in his gaze.

"Cough, cough, cough."

"Were it not for your Imperial Clan's tyranny, I wouldn't want to face you either!"

"On the brink of death with few days to live, I can only fight with all my might!"

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One after another, elderly figures exuding a sense of decay stepped out from the void, drawing gasps of surprise from everyone.

The Central Plains continent is full of hidden talents. These elders were prominent figures back in the day, all Half-Saint experts. If not trapped by the bottleneck of Dou Saint and pressured by the tyranny of the Seven Great Imperial Clans, they wouldn't have opposed the Imperial Clans, given their reluctance to risk their lives.

"Fine, fine!" Watching the covetous Half-Saints ahead, an elder of the Imperial Clan laughed angrily, "Perhaps we haven't appeared for many years, causing you to forget our terror. Today, we'll make you see clearly the gap between Half-Saint and Dou Saint!"

"Emperor Seal Art·Ancient Emperor Seal!"

With a loud shout, an elder from the Ancient Clan struck at the crowd with a mighty Emperor Seal Art.

"Kill!"

The Blood Zombie Elder and several others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with intense killing intent. Their momentum soared, and at this moment, they did not resemble elderly figures close to death at all. They were staking everything for a chance at survival.

"Boom——"

"The opportunity to become a Saint is right in front of us, charge!"

As the battlefield for Dou Saints and Half-Saints erupted, the Dou Zun battlefield also ignited instantly. Amidst the furious shouts, a large number of Dou Zuns from Central Plains charged toward the Imperial Clan's coalition army.

In an instant, both sides were engaged in fierce combat, with powerful Dou Techniques emerging one after another. It seemed as if a rain of blood was falling from the sky, with figures dropping to the ground like dumplings, dyeing the earth below red.

"How could this be?" Watching the death of his clan members, Yao Wangu stared at the battlefield, muttering in disbelief.

They had never expected such fierce resistance in the presence of Dou Saints. They had never expected them to dare stand up to the Imperial Clans.

"It looks like we underestimated the allure of becoming a Saint. It surpasses all fear of death!" Gu Nanhai solemnly observed the battlefield and remarked with a serious expression.

"All fools who don't know the vastness of the sky. Let me remind them of the terror of the Imperial Clans!" Yao Wangu said with a sinister expression, his body brimming with Dou Qi, clearly intending to teach these offenders a harsh lesson.

"If you act, I won't stand by and do nothing!" Just then, a tender but ancient voice echoed from the void. An old man from the Pill Tower, riding a green ox, slowly emerged.

"The old monster of the Small Pill Tower!"

The appearance of the Pill Tower elder caused Gu Nanhai and the others to be startled. They looked back and forth between the old Shennong and the Pill Tower elder with uncertainty.

These two were both Six-Star Dou Saints. If they teamed up, even a Seven-Star Dou Saint could be matched. And a Seven-Star Dou Saint, even within the various clans, was a top-tier figure.

The attitudes of these two had to be taken seriously.

"The appearance of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree has already caused a great commotion in the Central Plains. Do you want to push the Central Plains completely against the Imperial Clans?" The Pill Tower elder sternly addressed the group.

"This is the clan leader's order. I advise you two not to meddle in this affair!" Gu Nanhai gravely glanced at the two, invoking the name of Gu Yuan in an attempt to intimidate them.

"Clan Leader Gu Yuan!" Sure enough, when they heard the name Gu Yuan, the old Shennong and the Pill Tower elder showed a hint of deep concern. However, the Pill Tower elder soon composed himself and said earnestly, "To prevent irreversible consequences, you must not intervene!"

Between the Central Plains and the Imperial Clans, the Pill Tower elder naturally sided with the Central Plains. Not only was he not descended from Dou Di, but the nature of the Pill Tower also dictated standing with the common people of the continent.

"Fine, let them fight, one-on-one!" Gu Nanhai looked at the scene, chuckled, and said with confidence.

After all, the gap between Half-Saint and Dou Saint was vast. In the end, Half-Saints would fall one by one. Once the Half-Saints fell, the remaining ones would lose the strength to resist. Then the Central Plains would have no choice but to agree to their terms.

Naturally, Jiang Yun would be restricted from intervening, fully realizing their original plan.

Seeing Gu Nanhai's smile, the old Shennong's face turned oddly strange. He wasn't aware that the clans' plan was to restrict Jiang Yun's involvement.

Most likely, both sides were fighting a futile battle!

In the Soul Realm.

"Interesting. Are you suggesting we start the plan ahead of time?" Void Devourer Flame lounged on his flaming throne, watching Yun Yi below with interest. A phantom black flame in his palm shifted into various shapes.

"Currently, the entire continent's attention is drawn to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. The Ancient Clan wants their younger generation to obtain the Bodhi Heart, meaning they'll have to spread their focus. This is our opportunity!" Within Yun Yi's pitch-black eyes, a deep light flashed.

In the original story, the Soul Clan targeted the Spirit Clan and the Stone Clan first, as they were relatively weaker, and this happened during major events. The former occurred during the Ancient Clan's coming-of-age ceremony, and the latter when the Nether Lotus Demon Flame emerged. The timing was impeccable, and this moment also presented a great opportunity.

Moreover, for him, there were additional benefits, allowing him to start the path of a Dou Saint without obtaining the Bodhi Heart.

"Which clan do you think we should target first?" Void Devourer Flame was intrigued, watching Yun Yi below curiously.

"The Yan Clan!" Yun Yi said decisively.

"The Yan Clan?" Upon hearing Yun Yi's words, Void Devourer Flame clenched his palm, extinguished the flame, and looked seriously at Yun Yi. "Do you know the Yan Clan's strength? It's a tough nut to crack. I thought you would suggest the Spirit Clan or the Stone Clan!"

"Tell me the reason." After chuckling, Void Devourer Flame leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and lightly tapped the armrest.

"The Eight Great Clans, aside from our Soul Clan, the Xiao Clan is now insignificant. The Ancient Clan is slightly weaker than us, but with Gu Yuan present, we cannot confront them directly. So, it's not an option!"

"The emergence of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is in the Southern Region, too close to the Yao Clan, which is also unwise. While the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan are indeed the weakest, making them ideal targets..."

Hearing Yun Yi's analysis, Void Devourer Flame nodded in agreement. If they had to take action, he would also favor the Spirit Clan or the Stone Clan.

"But," Yun Yi paused, "it is precisely because they are the weakest that it makes no difference whether we deal with them first or later. Their leaders are only at the initial stage of Seven-Star Dou Saint, with no Six-Star Dou Saints and only a few Five-Star Dou Saints. With our Four Magi Saints, we could destroy them."

"The Yan and Lei Clans are different. When combined with the Ancient Clan, they pose a significant threat to the Soul Clan. We can at most destroy three Imperial Clans before the others become wary and form an alliance. At that point, the Spirit Clan and the Stone Clan's threat is much less compared to the Yan and Lei Clans!"

"We can use this opportunity to eradicate the Yan Clan first. Once the information spreads, the remaining Lei Clan, Spirit Clan, Stone Clan, and Yao Clan will inevitably develop suspicions towards us and the Ancient Clan. That will be our chance; we can then swiftly eliminate the weaker Spirit, Stone, and Yao Clans. By then, even if the Lei Clan and the Ancient Clan unite, they won't pose a significant threat to us!"

After listening to Yun Yi's analysis, Void Devourer Flame abruptly opened his eyes and stared intently at Yun Yi, his mind racing with Yun Yi's words.

If the Soul Clan intended to collect all Emperor Chips, all six clans were adversaries.

Among the six clans, only a combination of the Ancient, Yan, and Lei Clans could challenge the Soul Clan. Void Devourer Flame knew that if only two out of the three remained, it wouldn't be enough to confront the Soul Clan, even with the other three clans.

So, if they could eliminate one of the three, the Soul Clan could stand invincible.

Then, before the others realized it, they could quickly wipe out the weakest three clans. At that point, Gu Yuan could only watch as the Soul Clan succeeded.

Taking a cautious approach, they could wait for the Soul Heaven Emperor to become Emperor before dealing with the remaining two clans. An aggressive approach would involve dealing with all three, and then focusing on the Ancient Clan and Lei Clan.

"Hahaha, interesting... interesting!" After contemplating for a moment, Void Devourer Flame burst into laughter and looked at the void ahead. "Soul Heaven Emperor, did you hear that? What do you decide?"

As the words fell, the shadow of the Soul Heaven Emperor silently appeared near the window, gazing at the scenery of the Soul Realm.

Yun Yi merely bowed to the Soul Heaven Emperor from afar and silently left the hall.

After a long while, the Soul Heaven Emperor chuckled lightly, "It's certainly a bold idea. If we proceed, the key is to eliminate the Yan Clan without Gu Yuan and others noticing, correct?"

"Indeed, if everything's set, then our four old fellows can show some action!" Knowing the intent in the Soul Heaven Emperor's words, Void Devourer Flame responded solemnly.

"Them? Certainly!" The Soul Heaven Emperor nodded and added, "When the action starts, I'll visit the Yao Clan to divert Gu Yuan. The rest will be up to you!"

"Understood!"

Nodding, Void Devourer Flame silently approached the Soul Heaven Emperor's side but couldn't help but ask, "Are you certain? Yun Yi's plan does involve some risks."

Silently gazing at the mist below, the Soul Heaven Emperor's eyes flashed with heated passion as he confidently said,

"Void, ever since the Xiao Clan's defeat a millennium ago, I've been victorious. It's time to conclude this millennia-long struggle. I'm eager for this to end!"

"I can't wait to see the scenery of Dou Di!"

"You will undoubtedly succeed!" Seeing the fervor in the Soul Heaven Emperor's eyes, Void Devourer Flame smiled.

"Of course, I will certainly succeed, and the Soul Clan will be great again because of me!" The Soul Heaven Emperor's eyes were filled with confidence as he firmly declared.

Upon hearing this, Void Devourer Flame smiled and looked out the window. In that fleeting moment, a shadow of darkness flickered in his eyes.

Inside the Ancient Tree Space.

Continuously refining the Bodhi Seed had left Little Doctor Immortal numb. She didn't know how long it had lasted. When she reached out to grab another Bodhi Seed, her hand hovered in midair, finding nothing. It was then that she realized she had refined all the Bodhi Seeds in front of her.

After grabbing at the air, Little Doctor Immortal rubbed her throbbing temples and turned her gaze toward the Bodhi Ancient Tree. At that very moment, she saw another wisp of black mist seeping out of the trunk, slowly dispersing and finally vanishing into nothingness.

"Buzz, buzz!"

As this wisp of black mist dissipated, a hum emanated from the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and it glowed vividly with green light. Radiant green beams shot out from the tree, filling the space and making the already dense vitality even stronger.

"Is it completely purified?" Little Doctor Immortal watched the Bodhi Ancient Tree, a beautiful smile appearing on her face.

At this moment, the Bodhi Ancient Tree appeared even more verdant than before.

Moreover, the faint chill that once pervaded it had quietly vanished. The Bodhi Ancient Tree now exuded a serene, sacred, and wise aura.