Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 213 The Plot Against Xiao Jibai
"The Imperial Clan..."

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower lowered his eyes and murmured softly, his gaze seemingly piercing through the Pill Tower's many restrictions, looking towards a place tens of thousands of miles away.
“Even today, you can no longer turn a blind eye to the Son of Dragon and Phoenix.”

…………

On the other side, deep within the ancient realm, inside an ancient palace, the palace was forged from mysterious crystals that had been around for hundreds of millions of years. The dome was inlaid with countless star-shaped crystals, and a faint purple aura flowed around it. The ancient totems carved on the pillars of the palace seemed to possess a spiritual charm.

A long table carved from ten-thousand-year-old warm jade lay across the hall, where the clan leaders of each clan sat in turn. Only Hun Xuzi, as the representative of the Hun clan, sat alongside the clan leaders.

Hun Xuzi's gaze swept over the crowd, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

The six clans have always ostracized the Soul Clan, and since Xiao Jibai appeared in the world, they have rarely invited them to participate in such conferences.

This is completely out of character; I wonder what they're up to...

"Everyone has arrived."

Gu Yuan looked at everyone with a gentle expression. The patriarchs of the Lei Clan (Lei Ying), the Yan Clan (Yan Jin), the Yao Clan (Yao Dan), and the Shi Ling Clan all nodded in agreement.

"That's good."

Gu Yuan tapped the table lightly with his fingertips and said softly, "You've all heard the rumors circulating on the mainland, haven't you?"

"Have heard a little bit."

Lei Ying frowned, his tone grave: "The Dragon-Phoenix Son has already obtained the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, which is a considerable hidden danger."

A mere son of a dragon and a phoenix is ​​not so scary. According to previous intelligence, this person's dragon and phoenix bloodline is abandoned, and he is merely a pure ancient phoenix.

Perhaps in the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, they would be treated as supreme gods, but in the eyes of the seven ancient clans, they were nothing more than that.

However, the Dragon-Phoenix Child who obtains the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is quite different.

The power contained within the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is a treasure of heaven and earth. It can not only allow one's cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds, but also completely activate the abandoned bloodline, enabling a stunning transformation.

Once awakened, the dragon-phoenix bloodline possesses terrifying potential that far surpasses even the divine bloodline of the imperial clan!
Not to mention, that Dragon-Phoenix Child harbors ambitions to overthrow the human race! Even the mighty Seven Ancient Clans would no longer dare to underestimate such a being…

Behind Gu Yuan, a figure in plain clothes stood quietly; it was Gu Dao.

Although he was simply dressed, he had no air of humility about him. He gently stroked his long beard with his withered hand and said loudly, "It was our oversight to allow this person to grow up without careful observation."

But it doesn't matter. The Heavenly Phoenix Clan is still under our control. Even if he becomes a dragon-phoenix, he will definitely have to return to the Phoenix Nest and take back his subordinates before he can fully grow his wings.

Otherwise, going it alone won't amount to much.

Yan Jin narrowed his eyes, his body under the red robe leaned forward slightly, and the strange fire at his fingertips pulsed more rapidly: "This is true."

However, this person had been lying dormant on the continent for hundreds of years. If it weren't for the emergence of the Sword Emperor's ruins, which brought to light this great secret from 100,000 years ago, none of us would have known of his existence.

This level of patience is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

What I fear most is that even after achieving the body of a dragon and phoenix, he will still be willing to patiently wait until he has cultivated to the peak of the nine-star Dou Sheng before appearing in the world to stir up trouble. Moreover…”

He turned to look at Gu Yuan, lowering his voice slightly, and said, "Even you, Gu Yuan, wouldn't be a match for a dragon-phoenix within the same realm."

Furthermore, he inherited his father's legacy, while over the past tens of thousands of years, much of the heritage passed down from our ancestors has dissipated.

If my fears come true, none of you here will be able to escape unscathed…

These words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

The already heavy atmosphere inside the hall became even more oppressive at this moment.

The expressions on everyone's faces darkened. This was precisely why they had gathered at the Sky Palace today; the pressure brought by the Son of the Dragon and Phoenix was no longer to be ignored.

The son of the dragon and phoenix is ​​not only cunning and unpredictable, but also possesses extraordinary patience and ruthless methods. Once he cultivates to become a nine-star Dou Sheng and emerges into the world, even a powerful imperial clan will be in danger of collapse.

"Brother Yan Jin is right, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken!"

Yao Dan's expression was serious: "This matter must not be taken lightly again; we must come up with a solution as soon as possible!"

"Yeah yeah!"

The chieftains of the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with anxiety and recognition.

"I see……"

Hun Xuzi let out a low laugh, a faint, effeminate smile curving his lips. He already had some guesses about what was going on today.

The driving force behind this meeting was not the Ancient Clan at all, but the other five clans besides the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan. After all, the Ancient and Soul Clans still had nine-star Dou Sheng (Battle Saints) guarding their respective small worlds, and their foundations remained as solid as a rock.

The other five clans, however, lacked this confidence. They were clearly in a panic because they had been forced into a corner by the Dragon-Phoenix Son, which is why they were in a hurry to convene this Seven Clans Conference.

"All right."

Gu Yuan raised his palm and gently placed it on the warm jade table. The seemingly gentle movement brought the heated discussion in the hall to an abrupt halt.

"I understand your concerns."

Gu Yuan said softly, "How about our seven clans join forces again to conduct a large-scale search and find the Dragon-Phoenix Child?"

"inappropriate!"

Lei Ying immediately shook his head: "We couldn't find it before, how can we find it now?"
In my opinion, it would be better to use the entire Heavenly Phoenix Clan as bait to lure him out on his own!

"Chief Lei is mistaken."

Gu Dao's voice rang out at the right moment, and he slowly stepped forward: "That son of the dragon and phoenix is ​​by no means a person who acts impulsively, but rather has the heart of a hero."

Even if we wipe out the entire Heavenly Phoenix Clan, he will never rashly reveal himself; such an action would only exacerbate the conflict between us.

Yan Jin, with his fiery temper, flashed a hint of impatience in his eyes: "Then what should we do!"
We can't just stand by and watch him grow into a major threat!

"Chief of the Yan Clan, why the rush? I have a suggestion."

Gu Dao raised his hand to comfort him, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes: "The son of the dragon and phoenix is ​​cruel and acts without any scruples."

But Xiao Jibai has always considered himself a righteous person, constantly proclaiming his protection of humanity. We can't find the Dragon-Phoenix Child, but if we want Xiao Jibai to come out, there are ways.”

"What do you mean?"

Lei Ying was puzzled.

Gu Dao looked around at everyone and said, word by word, "Xiao Jibai inherited the Sword Emperor's legacy. According to the Sword Emperor's will, he should have stopped the rise of the Dragon-Phoenix Son and protected the safety of the human race!"
This is his responsibility as the successor of the Sword Emperor!

But what about now? The Son of Dragon and Phoenix has already obtained the Dragon and Phoenix Origin Fruit, yet Xiao Jibai has accomplished nothing. As the successor of the Sword Emperor, he has failed in his duty!

Gu Dao said in a deep voice, "If that's the case, then he is no longer worthy of possessing the Sword Emperor's inheritance! The Sword Emperor chose the wrong person!"

"Let Xiao Jibai hand over the Sword Emperor's inheritance. Then, having learned the secrets of Origin Qi, the clan leader will ascend to the Dou Di realm. The threat posed by the so-called Dragon-Phoenix Son will naturally be resolved!"

"This is indeed one possible approach..."

Lei Ying pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on Gu Dao with a hint of doubt: "But, are you really confident you can lure him out?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Dao's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes flashing even colder: "Perhaps I wasn't confident before, but now I am..."

With a confident air, Gu Dao clapped his hands and said, "Bring him in."

"Bang!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than a heavy thud came from outside the hall as the door was pushed open.

The two palace doors, forged from black iron, slowly opened to the sides, and a biting cold wind carrying a hint of blood rushed into the palace, causing all the warrior saints from various races present to subconsciously furrow their brows.

Their eyes all turned to the palace gate.

Two teams of ancient warriors clad in black armor filed in, their steps steady and their bodies radiating a chilling aura. Behind each of them was a prisoner chained with iron chains.

The people brought into the hall were all ragged and covered in wounds. Their exposed skin was covered with purplish-blue bruises and dried scabs, clearly indicating that they had been severely tortured before being brought there.

Their heads were bowed, their hair disheveled and obscuring their faces, revealing only their slightly trembling bodies, as if even their breathing was tinged with uncontrollable pain.

The various battle saints glanced over and quickly realized that these people's cultivation levels were extremely low.

Only two of them had slightly stronger auras; one was faintly at the Dou Zun realm, and the other was at the Dou Zong realm. The rest were at most Da Dou Shi.

Such cultivation level, placed in the ancient world, would be no different from that of an ant.

"Who are these people?"

Lei Ying was puzzled.

Gu Dao's expression was cold: "Venerable Feng, Mu Qingluan, and... the remnants of the Xiao clan!"

(End of this chapter)