Chapter 142: Gu Yuan's Choice

Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi locked eyes, neither speaking a word. The powerful members of the Gu Clan also remained silent, waiting for Gu Yuan to make his decision.

The Soul Clan had displayed overwhelming strength and resources, surpassing the Gu Clan by far. They had the capability to annihilate the entire Gu Clan.

Thus, the other strong members of the clan stayed quiet, leaving the decision-making solely to Gu Yuan.

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After a long silence, Gu Yuan finally spoke to Hun Tiandi, "Surrender? Hun Tiandi, aren't you afraid that I might choose to accept surrender for the time being and then seek alliances with other ancient Clans? Together, we might join forces and attack your Soul Clan."

The Soul Clan's profound background made it impossible for the Gu Clan to match them. Even the Gu Clan was not their opponent, let alone the other ancient Clans.

With their current strength, the Soul Clan could easily destroy any of the Ancient Clans. Gu Yuan understood that with this level of strength, the other Ancient Clans would undoubtedly be feeling threatened as well.

To resist the Soul Clan, the other Ancient Clans would have to unite. There was no other way.

The Soul Clan was too powerful for any single clan to confront. To stand against the Soul Clan, they would need to come together.

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Hearing Gu Yuan's words, the four Soul Clan elders displayed solemn expressions. Gu Yuan was right. The Soul Clan's strength was apparent, and it was likely that other Ancient Clans had already taken note of it who were watching in secret.

The Soul Clan's immense power was no longer something a single clan could contend with. To resist the Gu Clan, they had to unite.

The other Ancient Clans must already be fearful of the Soul Clan, viewing them as their "enemy." If the Gu Clan is spared today, they will undoubtedly contact the other Ancient Clans to attack the Soul Clan.

Even if the Gu Clan doesn't reach out on their own, witnessing the Soul Clan's immense power will prompt the other Ancient Clans to contact them and form an alliance to destroy the Soul Clan.

The Soul Clan is too powerful, bound to cause unease among the other Ancient Clans.

Therefore, no matter what, the Gu Clan must be destroyed today. By eliminating the Gu Clan, they can serve as a deterrent to the others. Even if the other Ancient Clans unite, they will still be no match for the Soul Clan.

After Gu Yuan's reminder, the four elders of the Soul Clan understood many things. They didn't need to remind Hun Tiandi, as the clan leader, he could see things clearly. They believed that Hun Tiandi could see it as well.

Whatever decision Hun Tiandi makes, they will unconditionally support him because he is their clan leader.

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Upon hearing Gu Yuan's words, the strong members of the Gu Clan were puzzled. They couldn't understand why the clan leader revealed everything in his heart.

Why not first stabilize the Soul Clan and Hun Tiandi, then seek alliances with the other Ancient Clans and counter-attack the Soul Clan?

The profound background displayed by the Soul Clan should have scared those Ancient Clans watching in secret.

They just needed to stabilize Hun Tiandi and the Soul Clan for some time.

Even if the Gu Clan doesn't approach the other clans directly, the other Ancient Clans will find ways to seek alliances and attack the Soul Clan.

However, the fact that the clan leader had laid bare his inner thoughts left them perplexed and unable to comprehend his actions.

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In the shadows-

Today is the day when the Gu Clan and the Soul Clan is going to war. There are also spies from other Ancient Clans lurking in the shadows, powerful beings who have come to spectate.

After all, they also want to take advantage of the situation and make their moves from the shadows. They certainly wouldn't miss out on such a grand spectacle!

However...

Now, the number of strong individuals on the side of the Soul Clan surpasses that of the Gu Clan, by a staggering amount.

This is completely different from their impression, as they believed the strength and numbers of the two clans would be more or less equal. There may be some discrepancy in calculations, but the difference shouldn't be this significant.

This gap, this doubling in numbers, is enormous!

With such a discrepancy, if a battle were to break out, there would be no scenario of both sides suffering losses.

Instead, the strong members of the Gu Clan would be completely powerless against the Soul Clan. If Gu Yuan is held back by Hun Tiandi while the others engage in battle, the Gu Clan will not be a match for the Soul Clan.

The power and resources of the Soul Clan are even stronger than they had imagined. The notion of both sides suffering losses in the conflict is no longer possible.

The formidable resources of the Soul Clan made them fearful and apprehensive. Today, if the Gu Clan is truly destroyed by the Soul Clan, the next target might be them.

Threat!

The strength of the Soul Clan makes them keenly aware of the looming threat. If the Gu Clan is wiped out today, what will they have left to resist the Soul Clan in the future?

So...

The powerful beings from other Ancient Clans in the shadows are considering whether they should intervene and help the Gu Clan.

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Hun Tiandi looked at Gu Yuan and calmly spoke, "Gu Yuan, you underestimate me and the Soul Clan. Since I have chosen to offer you surrender, I will naturally not fear you uniting with the other Ancient Clans to oppose the Soul Clan."

"When the Xia Clan was destroyed, you already missed the best opportunity to annihilate my Soul Clan. Now, you think you can wipe us out? It's simply impossible."

"Furthermore, others may not understand you, but I understand you very well. You wouldn't do something like that. If you do, I guarantee you will regret it for the rest of your life."

"I trust you, and I trust myself!"

"So... what do you choose, Gu Yuan?" Hun Tiandi stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Gu Yuan. He had already expressed enough sincerity with his words.

Gu Yuan was an intelligent person, and he believed Gu Yuan should know how to make the right choice.

"Good!"

Gu Yuan nodded and said, "Hun Tiandi, you are right. The Gu Clan is indeed no match for the Soul Clan now. At the same time, I understand that if I choose to oppose you, you will never spare the Gu Clan. So... I choose to surrender!"

This answer was carefully considered by Gu Yuan. The Gu Clan is truly no match for the Soul Clan now, and since Hun Tiandi has given him the opportunity to surrender, he naturally wants to seize it.

The image of the Xiao Clan being annihilated still feels like it happened yesterday.

As the leader of the Gu Clan, Gu Yuan's decision carries great weight.

He would never just watch the Gu Clan follow in the footsteps of the Xiao Clan.

Even if Gu Yuan truly harbored endless anger in his heart, he had to suppress it in the face of the life and death of the Gu Clan.

He was not only the father of Gu Xun'er but also the leader of the entire Gu Clan. He had to take responsibility for the entire clan.

Therefore...

He chose to compromise and set aside the image of wanting to crush Hun Tiandi under his feet.

Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. One should not bully others when they are down.

It was a temporary compromise.

There would come a day when he would seek revenge. The humiliation of today could only be avenged if he remained alive, isn't it?

After Gu Yuan announced his surrender, the powerful individuals of the Gu Clan let out a sigh of relief. They were afraid that Gu Yuan would act impulsively, but fortunately, their leader's choice did not disappoint them.

Truly, he was their leader, always prioritizing the bigger picture!

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