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The eight ancient clans were all descendants of the Dou Di (Battle Emperor).

The Soul Emperor is not afraid of others touching the legacy of the Ancient Emperor Natuoshe.

Because those people did not have the bloodline of the Dou Di, nor did they possess the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.

Even if the ancient emperor's cave were found, it would be absolutely impossible to enter it.
But the Xiao clan is different!

That family was once the undisputed leader of the eight ancient clans.

Their clan leader, Xiao Xuan, was exceptionally talented, having once reached the threshold of becoming a Dou Di, and nearly rewrote the landscape of the continent!

Even though the Xiao Clan has declined and its members' bloodline is thin, the blood of the Dou Di still flows in their veins, and they hold a piece of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade that has been passed down through generations!

If they really did find that ancient emperor's cave, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Can't wait any longer!"

The Soul Emperor made a decisive decision, ordering Void Devouring Flame and Soul Extinction: "You two immediately go and gather the elite forces of your clan, and come with me to Canaan Academy!"

"Canaan Academy? Chieftain, that's just a second-rate academy in the Northwest Continent. What are we going there for?"

Hun Miesheng looked up in astonishment, puzzled, and asked.

The Void Devouring Flame beside him let out a hoarse and eerie sneer: "Because the cave of the ancient emperor Tuoshe... is hidden beneath that academy. I escaped from that place back then."

These words caused Hun Miesheng to tremble violently.

He never expected that this Void Lord, who held a transcendent position within the clan, would be related to the legendary Dou Di Cave.

Just then, Void Devouring Flame suddenly changed the subject and looked at Soul Emperor, saying, "I have no objection to you going to Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave, but with such a large mobilization, Gu Yuan will definitely notice. In my opinion, this matter should not be publicized. It would be better if we only took a few clan elders above the Seven Star Dou Sheng level to go and finish the battle quickly, so as not to alert the enemy and cause any complications."

When he escaped from the ancient emperor's cave, some of his memories of that place were erased.

However, with the recuperation and growth of his strength over the past thousands of years, his memories of that place have gradually returned.

He knew better than anyone how dangerous the Natsoshegudi Cave was.

Ordinary people would have no chance of survival there.

Even a Dou Sheng-level expert would face a near-certain death if they went there.

He didn't understand why the Soul Emperor wanted the other members of the Soul Clan to go along.

Isn't this just sending them to be cannon fodder?
No! You're wrong!

The Soul Emperor directly rejected the Void Devouring Flame's suggestion, and then continued, "We are monitoring other races, but isn't that old fellow Gu Yuan also watching us in the same way? I'm afraid that he already knows that you and I have left our clan territory!"

"Since that's the case, hiding it will only make us look guilty and make us appear weak. We should go all out and stir up the waters completely, so that we will have a greater chance of obtaining the ancient emperor's legacy."

“Your familiarity with the interior of the cave is our greatest advantage. My biggest concern right now is whether the person who triggered the seal has already entered.”

Upon hearing this, Void Devouring Flame let out a chilling laugh: "Don't worry about that. The Ancient Emperor Cave is fraught with danger and is by no means a safe place. Putting aside everything else, the Ancient Dragon Emperor Zhukun who guards the cave is at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm and also possesses an Emperor-level soul. He has been trapped there for thousands of years and has an extremely violent temper. Anyone who dares to trespass is just courting death and becoming his food. Our real opponent has always been Gu Yuan. The others are not worth fearing at all."

The words of the Void Devouring Flame reassured the Soul Emperor somewhat.

Over the years, based on his research on the Battle Through the Heavens and the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, he had long since guessed the approximate location of the ancient emperor's cave.

The reason he didn't go directly to the Northwest Continent to investigate earlier, after the unusual movement of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, was because he was worried that old fellow Gu Yuan would also notice that place. But now, after being analyzed by the Void Devouring Flame, he suddenly understood.

Their biggest threat right now is Gu Yuan alone.

Even if others find the ancient emperor's cave, they will absolutely not be able to break into it.

"Now that someone has found the location of the Natsoshe Ancient Emperor Cave, why don't we turn the tables and lure all the people of the eight ancient clans there, and then wipe them out in one fell swoop..."

The Soul Emperor pondered to himself, already having devised an excellent countermeasure.

Just then, a spatial fluctuation suddenly came from outside the secret room.

Then, an old man dressed in a black robe stepped out from the void.

It turned out that Elder Mu Gu, who had been ordered to investigate Yao Chen's whereabouts, had returned.

"Lord, I have investigated the matter of Yao Chen!"

Elder Mu Gu respectfully reported to Hun Miesheng: "Yao Chen has indeed been resurrected. Not only has his strength been fully restored, but it is said that he is even stronger than before. Moreover, he has joined forces with Venerable Feng to establish a force called 'Blasting Heaven Gang' in the chaotic Black Corner Region. They have recruited many alchemists and made a great name for themselves. In addition... according to reliable sources, he has also taken on a personal disciple in Wutan City named Xiao Yan!"

"Xiao Yan!"

The Soul Emperor frowned.

Yao Chen is resurrected, the Starfall Pavilion has relocated unexpectedly, and there's this disciple surnamed Xiao...

All these clues connected in his mind, instantly forming a complete network of relationships!
He was now almost certain that the unusual activity of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade was definitely related to the remnants of the Xiao clan!
In an instant.

A surge of anger, stemming from perceived offense and the possibility of the situation spiraling out of control, welled up within the Soul Emperor, revealing a murderous intent in his eyes.

He suddenly looked at the Void Devouring Flame, his tone filled with undisguised reproach: "Back then, I asked you to eliminate the Xiao Clan and prevent future troubles. Why did you fail to do so? If the Xiao Clan had been completely wiped out and its bloodline severed back then, how could we have this trouble today, leaving me in such a passive position!"

Upon hearing this, the black flames pulsating around Void Devouring Flame paused slightly. He looked coldly at Soul Extinction and said, "I entrusted this matter entirely to Soul Extinction back then. It was his incompetence that caused this. What does it have to do with me?"

Hun Miesheng's face turned pale instantly.

Feeling the gazes cast simultaneously by Soul Emperor and Void Devouring Flame, he hurriedly explained, "Clan leader, you are wise. Lord Void did indeed assign this task to me back then, but I was in seclusion at the time, breaking through to a critical realm, and I simply couldn't spare the time. According to intelligence, the remnants of the Xiao Clan back then were nothing but trash who hadn't even reached the Dou Wang level, and it wasn't worth my personal attention. Therefore... therefore, I entrusted this cleanup task to Mu Gu."

Upon hearing Hun Miesheng's words, Hun Tiandi and Xuwu Tunyan's gazes instantly fell on the old man Mu Gu.

"Clan leader?"

"Lord Void?"

"Could they be the Soul Clan's patriarch, Soul Emperor, and Void Devouring Flame?"

The old man Mu Gu felt his scalp tingle and his whole body felt as cold as if he had fallen into an ice cave. He was filled with misery.

He never dreamed that the person standing with Hun Miesheng at this moment would be Hun Tiandi, the patriarch of the Hun Clan, and Xu Wu Tun Yan, whose status in the Hun Clan was second only to Hun Tiandi.

No wonder Hun Miesheng appeared so humble and subservient in front of these two adults.

It turns out that these two gentlemen have such important backgrounds.

...(End of chapter)