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

Chapter 220 You're shameless! A rescue!
"Those soul entities are all from the Soul Palace!"

The Sword Venerable was filled with shock and disbelief. He focused his mind and, when he finally saw the faces of the illusory figures, he gasped and murmured in disbelief.

"Celestial Venerable's Prison, Black and White Duo, Star-Picking Old Ghost... these are all notorious and ruthless figures in the Soul Hall. Who would have thought... the Soul Hall would be in this state today!"

In the past, the Soul Palace used bizarre methods to plunder the souls of others, acting ruthlessly and domineeringly. Everyone on the continent hated them, yet many also feared them.

But now, Xiao Yan has turned the tables and refined the souls of the Soul Hall experts for his own use. This reversal is truly a cycle of cause and effect, and retribution is inevitable!
On the battlefield, the ancient demon's situation became increasingly difficult.

Under the relentless onslaught of more than a dozen Dou Zun soul bodies, he had long lost his former arrogance. His wounds continued to multiply, and each parry seemed powerless, leaving him only able to retreat step by step, his defeat already evident!
"This guy... he actually has this much strength!"

In a dark corner of the city wall, Lingquan clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness, but beneath that resentment lay a trace of fear that was hard to conceal.

Since losing his Dou Di bloodline, his status in the ancient clan plummeted, his family's resource supply was completely cut off, and he became the lowest-ranking member of the clan!
He was forced to do the arduous tasks of patrolling and guarding every day, and if he was not careful, he would be sent to participate in dangerous battles, becoming a consumable item that could be used at will! He didn't even have a moment of peaceful cultivation!

To this day, his cultivation level remains at the Dou Huang level, without making any progress!
Xiao Yan, whom he once regarded as an ant, is now able to suppress and beat Gu Yao, the top genius of the family!
This difference was like a sharp knife, stabbing deeply into Lingquan's heart, making him almost go mad with hatred!

Why! Why is it that only my bloodline is being forcibly destroyed? Why is my family turning a blind eye to my tragic state?!
That damned Xiao Jibai! That hateful family!

Lingquan roared silently in his heart, his resentment and bitterness churning and echoing in his chest, unable to calm down for a long time!
"No, this can't go on!"

Gu Qingyang's expression turned solemn, his previous composure gone.

If the ancient demon were to suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of Xiao Yan in full view of everyone, the ancient clan would lose all face!

"Om-!"

Golden battle qi condensed wildly in Gu Qingyang's palm, churning and surging like molten lava. Just as he was about to leave the arena, a dazzling holy light suddenly exploded in the sky!

"Tear!"

The light, like the sun falling from the heavens, tore through the clouds and swept across the entire field with unparalleled pressure!
The golden holy light rapidly multiplied, and countless fine light patterns spread like a spider web, precisely wrapping around each soul entity.

The once menacing soul was firmly fixed in mid-air, the black mist around it stopped churning, and the venomous roars ceased abruptly. As if it had been frozen in place, it trembled futilely in the holy light!

Gu Yang's figure slowly descended from the holy light, his black robe fluttering in the air currents. With his brows furrowed, the holy aura surrounding him plunged the entire arena into an eerie silence.

The ancient demon lay sprawled on the ground, his face covered in blood and grime, with wounds of varying depths visible beneath his torn robes, looking utterly wretched.

He struggled to lift his head, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan in the distance, the resentment surging in his eyes almost turning into tangible flames. But now, he no longer had the ability to continue fighting.

Gu Yao struggled to his feet, then staggered to Gu Yang, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "I'm sorry, Elder... it is this disciple's incompetence that has brought shame to the family."

"It's alright, it's just that this kid's methods are too strange. Go down."

Gu Yang shook his head.

Gu Yao glared at Xiao Yan and walked down.

Above the clouds, Yao Wangui sneered, "This old guy just said he wouldn't make a move, but now he can't hold back anymore!"

“Ancient sheep…”

Xiao Yan looked coldly at Gu Yang. Back in the Northwest Continent, Yao Wangui's interrogation of him was extremely harsh, but Gu Yang's methods of humiliation were not much different.

It's just a pity that he doesn't yet have the qualifications to take revenge on a Dou Sheng powerhouse, and he has to endure it a little longer.

Xiao Yan waved the Human Emperor Banner, and the purple-black light on the banner surged like a living thing, as he was about to return his soul body to the banner.

However, the souls remained rooted to the spot, firmly trapped by the ancient sheep's holy light, unable to move.

Xiao Yan said in a deep voice, "Elder Gu Yang, what do you mean by this?"

"It's nothing, I was just a little curious..."

The ancient demon narrowed his eyes, looking at the souls around him, then turned to look at the Human Emperor Banner in Xiao Yan's hand, a strange, almost imperceptible glint in his eyes.

On the surface, he is the Battle Saint Elder of the Ancient Clan, Gu Yang, but in reality, the real Gu Yang has long since died!
His true identity is that of a spy for the Soul Clan!
A hundred years ago, the family seized the opportunity to lure and kill Gu Yang. Then, Lord Void Devouring Flame merged Gu Yang's soul with his own, and with him as the leader, he was born! His original mission was to infiltrate the ancestral hall of the ancient clan and wait for an opportunity to steal the fragments of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade of the ancient clan.

However, after the Sword Emperor's Ruins were revealed, he received a new order to participate in all the ancient clans' efforts to find Xiao Jibai.

This is why Gu Yang became one of the six saints in charge of sealing off the northwest continent.

"Where did you get this thing?"

Gu Yang asked Xiao Yan with a cold expression.

Xiao Yan coldly replied, "No comment!"

Gu Yang stared intently at the Emperor's Banner in Xiao Yan's hand, a strange feeling flashing through his mind.

Just now, he secretly used a secret technique of the Soul Clan to seize control of these soul entities... but he failed!
What an incredible thing this is!

He, a powerful Dou Sheng, whose Soul Clan secret technique is specifically for the soul, actually couldn't compete with a Dou Zun.
There's something strange about this pitch-black banner!
"I have never heard of such a treasure of the soul before... It is impossible for Xiao Yan to possess such a treasure."

It's highly likely that Xiao Jibai selected this kid from the Sword Emperor's legacy... The Sword Emperor's legacy is truly mysterious.

No wonder the family, and even all the imperial families, are going crazy for it…

Even if we can't obtain the complete Sword Emperor's inheritance, seizing this Soul Dao treasure first is still a great achievement...

Upon realizing this, Gu Yang spoke loudly: "This kind of evil magic weapon is intolerable to the laws of Heaven."

"Xiao Yan, using something like this to defeat the ancient demon is an unfair victory. Such a cruel magical artifact shouldn't exist on the Dou Qi Continent!"

Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly: "What do you mean!"

Gu Yang sneered, "What do you mean? This thing is full of resentment from souls, which is against humanity! Today, I will take it down for the sake of the greater good of humanity!"

Enraged, Xiao Yan cursed, "You son of a bitch! I didn't take the souls of your Ancient Clan. Taking the souls of the Soul Palace is none of your business!"

"How dare you disrespect your elders!"

Gu Yang's face darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes: "Your mouth is full of foul language! That makes your crime even more serious! Give it to me!"

Before he finished speaking, his withered hand suddenly stretched out forward!
In an instant, the power of a Dou Sheng erupted! Centered on Gu Yang, the surrounding space twisted violently, and an irresistible suction force appeared out of thin air, like an invisible giant hand, rushing straight towards the Human Emperor Banner in Xiao Yan's hand!
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted, and he gripped the banner pole with all his might: "Don't even think about it!"

This is a treasure given to him by his ancestor; it must not be taken away by the ancient sheep!

Xiao Yan frantically circulated his Dou Qi, pouring it all into his palm in an attempt to resist the suction force. However, the gap between Dou Zun and Dou Sheng was as insurmountable as an insurmountable chasm!

"Click——"

The terrifying suction force tore at the Emperor's Banner, and also caused Xiao Yan's tiger's mouth to split open instantly, with blood winding down the banner pole, staining the purplish-black banner red.

He clenched his teeth, but still couldn't stop that overwhelming force!

With a soft "clang," the Emperor's Banner finally broke free from his grasp, transforming into a streak of purple-black light that flew towards the ancient sheep!

"very good."

A satisfied smile appeared on Gu Yang's face, and a hint of greed flashed in his eyes. He was about to reach out and catch the flying Emperor's Banner.

But at this critical moment, a terrifying holy might suddenly came from beyond the sky! The power was so strong that even Gu Yang, a Dou Sheng, subconsciously stiffened!
Immediately afterwards, a clear shout rang out like thunder from the heavens, causing the clouds above the entire ancient holy city to churn violently!

"Gu Yang, you are a dignified Battle Saint, yet you bully the weak and forcibly seize treasures. Your skin is far too thick!"

Gu Yang's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, his expression changed drastically, and he suddenly looked up at the sky, his eyes filled with disbelief and horror.

(End of this chapter)