Chapter 162: The Emperor Realm Soul of Hun Tiandi

In the past, Hun Tiandi wouldn't bother explaining so much. He only cared about others fulfilling their duties without needing to know too much. But now, things were different. Hun Tiandi had chanGud.

Someone had spoken up, and today he was in a good mood, so he was willing to address their concerns.

Hun Tiandi said, "The Gu Clan is different from the other ancient races. Its existence is important to me."

How could it not be important? He had taken Gu Xun'er as his own, and if he wiped out the Gu Clan, Gu Xun'er would surely fight him with all her might. 

While he wasn't afraid of her resistance, he was afraid that she might suffer harm. She was not just a rare beauty; she also had the potential to become a Dou Di. 

If anything were to happen to her, the Soul Clan would lose a potential Dou Di, which was not what Hun Tiandi wanted. So, the Gu Clan could not be destroyed.

This was Hun Tiandi's consideration for Gu Xun'er. Although Gu Xun'er currently didn't have the qualifications to make him spare the Gu Clan, he believed that she would have the qualifications in the future. 

He had high hopes for her. In the Divine Book, this woman eventually became a Dou Di, and he was willing to give Gu Xun'er that chance. 

He wasn't afraid that she would eventually betray him. There was still a long way to go. Gu Xun'er was still weak, so he has plenty of time to cultivate her.

...

"This..."

Was that all?

Upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words, Hun Jing couldn't help but feel stunned. Was that it? Was that the explanation? The information they received seemed too limited. 

They already knew that the Soul Clan wouldn't act against the Gu Clan, and Clan Leader Hun Tiandi must have had other plans. 

However, Hun Tiandi's response seemed perfunctory. He seemed to have said something, but at the same time, it felt like he hadn't said anything at all.

Yes, that was the feeling!

Although Hun Jing didn't understand anything or gain the answers he was seeking, he respectfully said, "Thank you, Clan Leader, for clarifying. I understand."

Understood?

No, he didn't.

He didn't understand anything. He was merely echoing Hun Tiandi's words to show his agreement. 

After all, if he didn't understand anything or gain any insights, it would be like slapping the Clan Leader in the face. 

Hun Tiandi said, "Very well, it's good that you understand!"

"The Gu Clan and the Soul Clan can only have a cooperative relationship in the future, not an enmity."

The Four Demon Saints said in unison, "We understand!"

...

The Four Demon Saints left the hall.

Hun Tu spoke, "Hun Jing, what did you actually understand from the Clan Leader just now?"

"This..."

Hun Jing glanced at the hall behind him and then looked at Hun Tu, Hun Yan, and Hun Ju, who were eagerly awaiting his response. 

He leaned closer to Hun Tu's ear and whispered something that only the two of them could hear. After hearing Hun Jing's words, Hun Tu's pupils suddenly contracted, and Hun Jing took the opportunity to leave.

Hun Ju and Hun Yan were curious, wondering what Hun Jing had told Hun Tu. It was something that had made Hun Tu display such a shocked expression. 

Hun Yan said, "Hun Tu, what did that guy, Hun Jing, tell you?"

"Yes, yes!" Hun Ju also echoed, showing his curiosity.

Upon hearing Hun Yan and Hun Ju's words, Hun Tu gradually regained his senses. He looked at the two of them and, in the end, focused his gaze on Hun Yan. 

He leaned closer to Hun Yan's ear and whispered something that only the two of them could hear. Hun Yan's pupils also contracted suddenly, showing astonishment.

"Damn..."

When he came back to his senses, Soul Clan's two Demon Saints had already left, leaving only Hun Ju, who was completely puzzled. He looked at Hun Yan, shook his shoulder, and said, "Hun Yan, what did that guy, Hun Jing, say?"

Shaken by Hun Ju, Hun Yan snapped out of his confusion. He leaned closer to Hun Yan's ear and whispered something, causing Hun Ju's pupils to contract in shock.

"What the hell..."

When he came back to his senses, all Demon Saints of the Soul Clan had already left, and he was the only one left. He turned and glanced at the hall before leaving completely.

...

The Gu Clan-

The resources of the Five Clans had been thoroughly plundered by the Gu Clan. Nothing was left behind. 

After plundering the cultivation resources of the Five Clans, they even destroyed the so-called "realms." With the Five Clans gone, there was no need to keep the "realms" they lived in.

In the main hall, Gu Dao, one of the Three Immortals, said, "Clan Leader, it has been several days, and the Soul Clan hasn't returned Gu Xun'er yet. Do you think Hun Tiandi might break his promise?"

Gu Yuan shook his head and said, "Hun Tiandi is not that kind of person. He won't go back on his word. Let's wait a little longer. If the Soul Clan doesn't return Xun'er, we will see."

…

"Gu Dao, go to the Soul Clan!" 

Gu Dao was confused. 

"???" 

"Yes!" Gu Dao quickly regained his senses and nodded in response. 

Gu Ling, one of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan, asked, "Clan Leader, how credible is Hun Tiandi's statement about sharing the resources of becoming a Dou Di with our Gu Clan?" 

Gu Yuan replied, "Fifty percent." 

"This..." Gu Ling was shocked by the response. He had thought that the Clan Leader would have a high level of credibility, or else he wouldn't have agreed to Hun Tiandi's request to annihilate the Five Clans. 

But now, with only fifty percent credibility, it was completely different from what he had imagined. 

Gu Ling said, "Clan Leader, if Hun Tiandi's words are only fifty percent credible, why should we choose to listen to him and annihilate the Five Clans? By leaving them alive, they would naturally stand with our Gu Clan as the biggest threat to the Soul Clan!" 

Gu Ling couldn't understand. Why would Clan Leader Gu Yuan discard the good hand they had and play a different game where their once good hand gradually became useless? 

Gu Yuan said, "I didn't have a choice." 

"You think that by joining forces with the Five Clans, you can compete with the Soul Clan or even suppress them? I can only say that you are all too naive. Hun Tiandi is no longer the same as before." 

"If I'm not mistaken, Hun Tiandi's soul power has already reached the legendary Emperor Realm Soul, combined with the strength of a half step-Dou Di, he is now very strong." 

"Even if our Gu Clan doesn't make a move, Hun Tiandi alone is enough to wipe out all the strong individuals of the Five Clans. I have no choice but to bow down to Hun Tiandi. There are no other options. The overall situation has already been determined." 

"If the Gu Clan doesn't choose to stand with the Soul Clan at this time, I'm afraid that from now on, there will be no Gu Clan as an ancient race in history." 

After Hun Tiandi left, Gu Yuan went to the Heavenly Tomb. The Heavenly Tomb was still the same as before, standing tall. But... it was empty inside. 

Gu Yuan specifically went in to investigate. The "soul" of the Heavenly Tomb had completely disappeared. All the energy bodies inside were gone, not a single one remained. 

Even the energy body of Xiao Xuan and the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb were gone. In connection with the sense of threat that Hun Tiandi had given him, Gu Yuan finally obtained a shocking answer. 

That answer was that Hun Tiandi's soul power had reached the Emperor Realm Soul, and it was obtained within the Heavenly Tomb.

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