Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 855 The Soul Emperor's Deal
After a long silence.

When the fine snowflakes falling from the sky landed in the wine cup, the wine, which had been as still as a mirror, finally stirred up ripples.

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Although not a single word was spoken, the fact that Xiao Xuan had lost his composure to this extent was enough to shake him to his core.

Massacre of the entire clan?

If any member of the Soul Clan had said these words, Xiao Xuan would not have been surprised at all. However, it was Xun'er, the daughter of the Ancient Clan, who said these words!

Gu Yuan and Gu Xiuyi's biological daughter!

As a being who possesses the bloodlines of the two most outstanding individuals of the ancient clan, Xun'er's status is so noble that it can not only be described as unprecedented, but may even remain so in the future.
And yet, this girl, who was least likely to rebel against the ancient clan, has now uttered the most vicious words: "slaughter the clan!"
"You know her?"

Xiao Xuan frowned and suddenly said in a deep voice.

The scholar nodded: "Let's say we've met once before."

"really!"

Having received an affirmative reply, Xiao Xuan's brows furrowed even more, as if he were trying to find some clues from the girl.

"No need to guess."

The scholar suddenly interrupted, saying calmly, "You should know very well that I always take a risk when I make a move. I have already paid the price for Gu Yuan, so there is no need to target a junior like me."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan fell silent, seemingly neither agreeing nor disagreeing with the Soul Emperor's words.

Seeing this, the Confucian scholar didn't say much, but turned around and casually said, "The reason."

These two short words seemed to carry a pressure that made heaven and earth tremble, causing the falling snow in the sky to become even wilder, drifting and flying more wildly.

The strands of hair at Xun'er's temples fluttered in the cold wind, mercilessly lashing her delicate cheeks and leaving streaks of bright red blood.

However, the look in her eyes as she gazed at him revealed an undisguised longing.

"These are the powerful beings who stand at the pinnacle of this world!"

Xun'er murmured absentmindedly.

If my mother hadn't met with an accident, and if the clan elders hadn't taken over the clan's power, how spirited and triumphant my father would be right now.
Thinking of Gu Yuan's old and frail appearance, Xun'er couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness in her heart, yet she pursed her lips with extreme reluctance.

After a long silence, she suddenly spoke slowly: "As the pioneer of the Soul Clan, the Soul Hall has always represented the goals of the nobility. But now, you have sent that Lord of the Annihilation Hall into my Ancient Realm. In my opinion, this is a signal in itself."

As she spoke, Xun'er trembled as she propped herself up, forcing a weak smile, and said, "Now that I have finally met you, I am certain of your thoughts."

"Oh?"

The scholar glanced sideways and narrowed his eyes: "Just because you've seen me, you think you can uncover my clan's plans?"

"of course."

Xun'er raised her head, her eyes bright: "Because, rather than the Soul Clan's plan, this is actually your plan alone."

"If I'm not mistaken, your target should be this Heavenly Tomb, right?"

Upon hearing these words, the falling snow in the sky instantly froze! Even Xiao Xuan, who had remained silent for a long time, couldn't help but change his expression slightly after hearing Xun'er's words, and a rare look of surprise, even... amazement, appeared in his eyes!

It is not the Soul Clan that controls the Soul Emperor, but rather the Soul Emperor who controls the Soul Clan.

This seemingly simple principle, when applied to the eight ancient clans, would be understood by no more than two people!
As expected, the scholar, who had been expressionless, gradually developed a faint smile on his face and praised, "To be able to realize this, Xiuyi has indeed given him a good daughter."

Hearing the praise, Xun'er didn't feel complacent at all. Instead, she hurriedly asked, "Then—"

"However, when it comes to transactions, I have always disliked being driven by others."

The scholar stood up, poured a cup of wine, and walked through the snow, offering the cup to the young woman with a deep, unfathomable look in his eyes: "What can you bring me?"

Looking at the wine that reflected her disheveled face, Xun'er's pupils suddenly trembled.

“Those members of the clan council, though their cultivation is mediocre, can restrain each other. If we kill them, it will be of temporary benefit to my Soul Clan, but in the long run, it will benefit your Ancient Clan.”

"Moreover, if I were to help you, the conflicts of your ancient clan could easily be shifted to hostility towards my Soul Clan. You and Ruoruo have a close relationship, so you should know that my Soul Clan has no interest in such a thankless task."

After saying this, the scholar bent down gently and brushed the snow off her head, saying softly, "Most importantly, you should know what I have done."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xun'er's lips, which had been frozen stiff, began to tremble violently, and her beautiful eyes were filled with bloodshot red.

Thus, the speculation that had been lurking in my heart finally became a fact.

The man before her was none other than the culprit who murdered her mother!
"Girl, leave now."

Beside the stove, Xiao Xuan had also stood up at some point, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Xiao Xuan knew very well that seeking cooperation with the Soul Emperor, while offering a sliver of opportunity to change the ancient races, also came with unimaginable risks, akin to seeking a tiger's skin.

If this matter is exposed, not only will the ancient clans be thrown into riots, but Xun'er, as the instigator, will be instantly disgraced and condemned by countless people.
“What happened back then has nothing to do with you juniors, and you don’t need to bear such a blame for your father.”

Xiao Xuan slowly closed his eyes: "If anyone is to blame, it's the two of us for misjudging people in the past."

"Do not."

Before the words had even finished, Xun'er's weak voice suddenly rang out, roaring firmly and fiercely: "May I ask, senior, can blaming others save my ancient clan?!"

In an instant, Xiao Xuan suddenly raised his head, and even the Soul Emperor's eyes flashed with a hint of light.

The girl struggled to her feet from the snow, grabbed the wine cup from the scholar's hand with her muddy hands, and drank it all in one gulp without the slightest hesitation!

She exhaled hot breath, the spicy liquor burning her throat and lungs with a fiery pain, and spoke with unwavering resolve: "The unfinished work of my parents, I will carry on in their stead."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cup and saucer fell to the ground. The previously stagnant snowflakes suddenly reversed course and surged upwards into the sky!

"it is good!"

The Confucian scholar raised his voice, unusually, his eyes indifferent and ruthless, as if the heavens themselves held sway over him: "Since that's the case, do you know what price you'll have to pay?"

"On the trip to the Heavenly Tomb, nobles may act as they please, and I will be solely responsible for any number of deaths or injuries."

Xun'er's vision went black, but with her last bit of strength, she gritted her teeth and said, "And I will hold Father off before the nobles leave!"

After saying this, Xun'er felt the world spin before her eyes, and finally, unable to bear it any longer, she fell into the vast snowfield.
(End of this chapter)