152: Envoys from ancient tribes, the alliance was newly established

The fall of Venerable You Ming was like a giant rock thrown into an already turbulent lake, stirring up even greater waves.

Although the Pill Tower tried its best to blockade the news, the Hall of Souls apparently learned the outcome through some secret method.

In the following days, the Hall of Souls' scouts around the Pill Domain became increasingly active, and the air was filled with a sense of oppressive calm before a storm.

Inside the highest-level secret chamber of the Pill Tower, the atmosphere was heavy.

"Venerable You Ming was also a prominent figure within the Hun Clan; his death will certainly not be let go by the Hun Clan," Elder Xuan Yi's brows were tightly furrowed.

"The next ones to come will likely not be as simple as a Five-Star Dou Zun; it might even be... a high-tier Dou Zun, or even a powerful expert from the Hun Clan itself."

Tian Leizi, with his fiery temper, snorted, "Let them come! Is our Pill Tower afraid of them? It's a good opportunity to settle old and new scores!"

The Pill Tower Master was much more composed; he looked at Li Ao: "Young Friend Li, you previously mentioned uniting the ancient races; do you have a specific plan? Given the current situation, relying solely on our Pill Tower, Starfall Pavilion, and the Dragon Clan, it might still be difficult to directly contend with a full-force attack from the Hun Clan."

Li Ao pondered for a moment, then said, "The ancient races are transcendent; to invite them, there must be sufficient reason and... leverage.

The Hun Clan's plot to collect the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, attempt to achieve the Emperor Realm, and annihilate other races is the best reason.

As for leverage..."

He swept his gaze across everyone: "The core intelligence I possess about the Hun Clan, and my own strength, might serve as a starting point.

Furthermore, Xiao Yan has a close relationship with the Ancient Clan and can introduce us.

The most urgent task is to establish contact with the Ancient Clan."

Just as he finished speaking, a highly subtle yet indescribably noble and ancient fluctuation suddenly emanated from the space outside the secret chamber.

Everyone's expressions sharpened; such an aura was by no means as sinister as that of the Hall of Souls, but rather carried a sense of grandeur and righteousness.

"Guests have arrived; the aura... it's from the Ancient Clan!" The Master's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he exchanged glances with Li Ao, both seeing surprise in the other's eyes.

Speaking of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives?

The Master waved his hand, opening the Restriction of the secret chamber.

A flash of green light, and two figures had appeared within the secret chamber.

The leader was an old man in a green robe, with an ancient face, gentle eyes, and an unfathomable aura, as if he had merged with the surrounding world.

To Li Ao, he felt even more profound than Hun Qianmo!

He was, astonishingly, a Dou Saint expert!

Behind the green-robed old man stood the graceful Xiao Xun Er, whose beauty was as pure as a lotus.

She nodded slightly to Li Ao, the Pill Tower Master, and the others.

"Elder Tong Xuan?!" The Pill Tower Master's face immediately showed surprise and respect upon seeing the green-robed old man, and he quickly rose to greet him, "I was unaware of Elder Tong Xuan's arrival; please forgive my failure to meet you sooner!"

Elder Tong Xuan, a senior Elder of the Ancient Clan, possessed profound strength and a venerable status.

Elder Tong Xuan smiled faintly, his voice calm: "No need for formalities, Master, for my unannounced visit.

I have come this time, firstly for Xun'er, and secondly... I heard that the Pill Tower has produced an extraordinary young talent who also knows some secrets concerning the survival of the continent, so I specifically came to meet him."

His gaze instantly fell upon Li Ao; those gentle eyes seemed to see through people's hearts, carrying a hint of scrutiny and curiosity.

Li Ao's heart tightened, knowing that the main person had arrived.

He respectfully cupped his hands and bowed, neither humble nor arrogant: "Junior Li Ao greets Elder Tong Xuan."

Elder Tong Xuan sized up Li Ao, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

With his discerning eye, he could naturally see that Li Ao was extremely young in bone age, yet already possessed the cultivation of a Dou Zun, with a remarkably solid Foundation.

What shocked him even more was that a power seemed to be hidden within this young man's body, a power that even he found somewhat obscure and difficult to comprehend, carrying the ultimate meaning of destruction.

"Indeed, heroes emerge in their youth," Elder Tong Xuan praised, then his expression turned serious, "Young Friend Li, what you said in the Pill Tower, Xun'er has briefly informed the Clan through a secret method.

This matter is of great importance, and the Clan Chief has ordered this Elder to come and verify it.

Are you... truly not from this world? And how did you learn of the Hun Clan and the secret of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade?"

At this moment, everyone's gaze was focused on Li Ao.

The Pill Tower Master and the others also held their breath, eager to know how Li Ao would respond to a direct inquiry from a Dou Saint of the Ancient Clan.

Li Ao knew this was a crucial step to gaining the Ancient Clan's trust.

He took a deep breath, his Soul Power subtly fluctuating, not in attack, but by transmitting some fragmented images of the ancient war he obtained in the Ancient Domain of Extinction, along with a vague perception of "historical trajectory," in a unique way.

It wasn't specific information, but more like an "imprint of intention."

At the same time, he spoke: "Junior's Soul is special, carrying some fragmented historical imprints.

In my perception, the Hun Clan has been secretly collecting ancient jade since ancient times, and the tragedy of the Xiao Clan was an important part of their plan.

Their ultimate goal is to gather all the ancient jade, open the Ancient Emperor Cave, and use the Source Qi within the Immortal Cave to help Hun Tiandi Break Through to that supreme Emperor Realm!"

He paused, his gaze sharply fixed on Elder Tong Xuan: "And once Hun Tiandi achieves the Dou Emperor Realm, with the ambition and ruthlessness of the Hun Clan, the Ancient Clan, Yan Clan, Lei Clan... all those not of their kind will inevitably face enslavement or annihilation!

This is not alarmist talk, but rather... the inevitability of history!"

"Hun Tiandi!" Elder Tong Xuan's pupils contracted slightly; this name represented absolute power and danger among the ancient races.

Li Ao's ability to speak this name and directly point out his goal of the Dou Emperor Realm had already convinced him by seventy to eighty percent.

Especially the "imprint of intention" that Li Ao transmitted, though vague, carried a genuine sense of vicissitude and sorrow, certainly not fabricated.

The secret chamber was silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

After a long while, Elder Tong Xuan let out a long breath, his eyes gleaming: "If what you say is true, then the Hun Clan is indeed our mortal enemy!" His gaze towards Li Ao now carried solemnity and a hint of recognition.

"Young Friend Li, the information you provided is crucial.

This Elder will immediately report it to the Clan Chief," Elder Tong Xuan said in a deep voice, "Confronting the Hun Clan is not a matter for one Clan or one faction.

Our Ancient Clan is willing to form an Alliance with the Pill Tower, Starfall Pavilion, and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan to jointly resist the Hun Clan!"

Upon hearing this, the Pill Tower Master and the others immediately showed expressions of wild joy!

With the Ancient Clan joining, the Alliance's power would undergo a qualitative change!

"However," Elder Tong Xuan's tone shifted, "the Hun Clan has been operating for tens of thousands of years, with unfathomable depths and countless powerful experts within.

The matter of the Alliance needs to be discussed at length and carried out in secret; we cannot act too hastily.

For now, we must first stabilize the situation in the Central Plains, prune the Hall of Souls' wings, and find a way to prevent the Hun Clan from collecting the remaining ancient jade."

Li Ao nodded: "Elder's words are very true.

The most urgent task is to enhance the Alliance's strength and protect the known ancient jade holders."

He glanced at Xiao Xun Er, his meaning clear.

The ancient jade in Xiao Yan's possession would undoubtedly be a key target for the Hun Clan.

Elder Tong Xuan nodded slightly: "The Ancient Clan has its own arrangements for this matter.

As for Young Friend Li..." His gaze fell on Li Ao again, "After this battle, the Hun Clan will surely view you as a major threat.

Staying in the Pill Tower makes you too big a target and is dangerous.

Why not accompany this Elder to the Ancient World to temporarily avoid the limelight, and you can also exchange pointers with the younger generation of our Clan to improve your strength faster."

Go to the Ancient World?

Li Ao's heart stirred.

The Ancient World was the Ancient Clan's base, rich in resources, and undoubtedly safer, and he could access the Legacy of the ancient races, which would greatly benefit his cultivation.

But he glanced at Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian beside him and pondered, "Thank you for your kind offer, Elder.

However, Junior still has two companions..."

Elder Tong Xuan's gaze swept over Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian, especially when he sensed Medusa's pure Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python Bloodline, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes again, and he smiled: "No matter, since they are important people to Young Friend Li, they can come along."

The matter was thus settled.

With the explicit statement and invitation from the Ancient Clan's envoy, the high-ranking officials of the Pill Tower were completely at ease and even more determined to resist the Hun Clan.

A few days later, Li Ao, Medusa, and Xiao Yi Xian, led by Elder Tong Xuan and Xiao Xun Er, quietly left the Pill Tower through the Ancient Clan's special spatial passage, heading to the mysterious land of the ancient races—the Ancient World.

And not long after their departure, an aura far more terrifying and colder than that of Venerable You Ming quietly descended upon the outskirts of the Pill Domain, but it found nothing, leaving only a cold snort filled with rage and killing intent that shook the Void Realm.

The Hun Clan's next move had already arrived, but its target had shifted.

On the chessboard of the Central Plains, due to the appearance of Li Ao, the Transmigration, and the advanced knowledge he brought, the pieces of various forces began to move faster.

A catastrophe sweeping across the entire continent was approaching at an unprecedented speed!

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