340: Hun Zhaoyi was shocked!

After learning Gu Jiujun's exact identity and background, Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi politely cupped his fists and said.

Although Gu Jiujun's name was once associated with being a 'corpse-loving eccentric', no one dared to question his talent.

He was considered one of the most brilliant Prodigies of that era.

Now that his cultivation had reached the Immortal Martial Realm, and considering this was the Evil Infant Realm, Gu Jiujun's home ground, Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi truly had little confidence in facing him, even in a one-on-one battle, given such a disadvantage.

"It seems today's matter is a misunderstanding."

"Now that the Dark Race has emerged and the Yuan Realm is in chaos, I wonder, Senior Gu, if you would be willing to lead the Evil Infant Realm to join forces with my Ancient Soul Nest?"

Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi used retreat as a means to advance, completely glossing over the matter of settling scores and proactively inviting an alliance.

Gu Jiujun smiled, "I have no objection, but the Evil Infant Realm's Realm Master isn't me."

"What do you think?"

Gu Jiujun looked at Chu Yun, asking for his stance.

Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi assumed this was just Gu Jiujun giving Chu Yun some Face, going through the motions.

Although he wasn't the Realm Master, Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi believed that Gu Jiujun's power and influence in the Evil Infant Realm were absolutely far superior to Chu Yun's.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yun shook his head, "An alliance... shouldn't be formed this way."

"Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi, from now on, your Ancient Soul Nest will submit to me."

"Only then can I truly feel at ease and join hands with them to fight against the Dark Race."

What Chu Yun wanted was not merely an alliance.

Rather, it was their absolute submission; otherwise, he wouldn't have sought out Gu Jiujun.

If it were just an alliance, Chu Yun could have leveraged the Thatched Cottage's background to negotiate terms with the Ancient Soul Nest people.

At the same time, upon hearing Chu Yun's words, Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi's brows furrowed with displeasure, even extreme dissatisfaction.

In his opinion, Chu Yun was far too arrogant and presumptuous, not only directly calling him by name but also wanting him to submit to his command.

He didn't even bother to reflect on himself; was he worthy?!

A mere Limitless Realm First Heaven brat wanting an Immortal Martial Realm expert to submit!

This would be a joke in any Star Realm!

Unless Chu Yun had a powerful force behind him that Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi couldn't resist.

But unfortunately, he didn't!

In Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi's eyes, the Thatched Cottage was merely a mysterious force; if its foundation were truly unfathomable, they would have unified the Yuan Realm long ago.

Therefore, Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi didn't take the Thatched Cottage seriously.

"Brat, I'm not laying a hand on you out of respect for Senior Gu."

"But don't be so shameless!"

"You want my Ancient Soul Nest to submit to an unweaned brat like you? What gives you the right?" Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi openly mocked Chu Yun in front of everyone.

"Is it not enough, if it's me?"

Before Chu Yun could respond, Gu Jiujun's words retorted from the side.

"Senior Gu, that's not what I meant."

"I..." Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi still wanted to explain something.

However, Gu Jiujun directly interrupted him, "Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi, I think you've misunderstood."

"Chu Yun is the Realm Master of the Evil Infant Realm, and his authority surpasses mine; therefore, I will only listen to him."

"His attitude naturally represents my attitude."

"If he wants your Ancient Soul Nest to submit, then today, you three must submit!"

"Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave this Evil Infant Realm today."

Such forceful words completely silenced Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi, who had originally intended to offer a few more explanations.

Subsequently, his expression turned grim, and he said coldly, "Gu Jiujun, I've been polite to you out of respect for you as a Senior; do you truly believe I'm afraid of you?"

"We are all in the Immortal Martial Realm; once we start fighting, this Evil Infant Realm will be instantly destroyed!"

"At that time, the loss will be yours, not mine."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yun smiled calmly and said, "Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi, Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi, you overestimate yourself too much."

"Do you think I would dare let you into the Evil Infant Realm without considering this point?"

As Chu Yun's words fell, the Devouring Heaven Demon Pearl appeared in his hand, and a devouring force erupted from within it under his activation.

Immediately after, the devouring force unleashed by the Devouring Heaven Demon Pearl instantly sucked the entire Evil Infant Realm into itself.

Only Chu Yun himself, Gu Jiujun, and the three Ancient Soul Nest members were left in the Void Realm outside.

In that instant, Soul Ning and the others were separated from the Evil Infant Realm, and the entire Evil Infant Realm was now sucked into the Devouring Heaven Demon Pearl, completely protected.

The Devouring Heaven Demon Pearl landed in Chu Yun's palm, and Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi's gaze fixed on it, his Face showing some shock: "Immortal King Weapon!!"

"You actually possess such a treasure!!"

Chu Yun slowly put away the Devouring Heaven Demon Pearl, spread his hand, and smiled, "So now? Who do you think has the advantage?"

Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi snorted coldly, then instructed Soul Ning and Soul Shine, "I'll hold off Gu Jiujun; you two join forces to take down that brat in the shortest possible time!"

"Use his life to help us escape."

Soul Ning replied, "Ancestor, don't worry; that mere Chu Yun only has his background to rely on; without others' help, he's no different from an ant!"

Soul Ning and the others had always fallen into a misconception, or rather, most people in the entire Yuan Realm had fallen into one.

They had always believed that Chu Yun had reached this point by relying on his powerful background.

Therefore, they would inadvertently overlook Chu Yun's own personal combat strength.

This preconceived notion would instead cause them to suffer greatly when they became enemies with Chu Yun!

"Soul Returning Dream Sea!"

"Annihilation Island, emerge!"

Immediately, Soul Ancestor Hun Zhaoyi also made his move, directly locking onto his opponent, Gu Jiujun.

He formed hand seals, and the Immortal Source within him provided a massive burst of Immortal Power, which transformed into a vast Xian Hai (Immortal Sea) in the Void Realm!

On the Xian Hai (Immortal Sea), three islands appeared, carrying the aura of annihilation. Each island was filled with endless Soul Spirits carrying immense Soul Power, and the three islands crashed towards Gu Jiujun.

Gu Jiujun's figure did not retreat; he single-handedly charged into the Xian Hai (Immortal Sea), his eyes unperturbed as he watched the three Immortal Islands, brimming with Soul Power, approaching him.

"Heavenly Evil Shattering Moon!!"

Gu Jiujun's immense Immortal Power instantly surged forth.

Behind him, a gigantic Evil Infant Immortal Shadow condensed, like an arrogant Evil Demon, its eyes revealing Bloodlust and crimson Killing Intent, and the Scythe of Death in its hand was like a world-destroying Evil Weapon that reaped everything.

Enveloped by the endless Evil Infant Shadows, the Scythe of Death, carrying terrifying Evil Infant Immortal Power, fiercely slashed towards the three Immortal Islands.

Boom! ! !