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

Chapter 239 Let's make sacrifices together for the greater good!

"This is?!"

Gu Yuan's pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints, and the Dou Sheng aura surrounding his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

That was by no means the pressure of a peer, but an absolute deterrent originating from the depths of one's bloodline and surpassing all living beings, like a mortal facing a deity in the heavens!

“Rumble——!!!”

The next moment, an ethereal yet extremely powerful imperial might exploded in the dome of the ancient realm like a raging sea!

At first, the aura was like a wisp of smoke, but in an instant it transformed into an invisible giant wave covering thousands of miles!

Space seemed to be a piece of glass thrown into boiling magma, shattering layer by layer into spiderweb-like cracks. The dark blue spatial turbulence roared and surged wildly in the ancient realm like a ferocious beast breaking free of its cage!

The boundary barrier of the ancient world creaked under the strain, and countless fine cracks spread along the barrier, as if it would collapse completely at any moment, exposing the entire ancient world to the chaotic void!
"It's the might of an emperor! The true might of a Dou Di!"

On the high platform, Gu Dao's body trembled. In addition to shock, his eyes were filled with an unconcealable fear.

This aura is exactly the same as the oppressive force emanating from the Sword Emperor statue guarding the ruins in the Northwest Continent!
If that's the case, then that jade slip is...

Gu Dao's gaze was fixed on the ancient jade slip in Su Yun's hand, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

"This is a contingency plan that the Sword Emperor left for him!"

Gu Dao was shocked by every word he uttered.

The imperial might spread throughout the ancient realm like a tidal wave. On the plaza, whether it was the Dou Zun and Dou Sheng powerhouses from various forces or the elders of the seven ancient clans, their expressions all changed.

"The Emperor's might..."

As the Emperor's might manifested, Gu Yuan's aura as a Dou Sheng instantly weakened, and the previous suppression of the Pill Tower Ancestor vanished like ice and snow melting away.

The old ancestor of the Dan Tower staggered to his feet and sighed, "The Dou Di has been gone from the Dou Qi Continent for ten thousand years."

How fortunate... yet how unfortunate, that we are to witness this supreme divine power with our own eyes.

His gaze fell on Gu Yuan, his expression complex: "If you hadn't pushed him too far, Xiao Jibai wouldn't have used this backup plan."

I really don't know whether to thank you or hate you...

At the edge of the square, Xiao Yan was also deeply moved by the Emperor's aura, his eyes filled with amazement and relief.

"No wonder the Ancestor dared to come to the Ancient Realm to save me... The Sword Technique - Star Extinction and the Sword Emperor Jade Slip are different from mine. The Ancestor came prepared."

While Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief, a trace of unease flashed through his heart.

This jade slip of the Sword Emperor was clearly left by the Sword Emperor to the Ancestor to fight against the Son of the Dragon and Phoenix. It's really not worth using it to deal with this despicable Gu Yuan.

At this moment, Gu Yuan, locked in by the Emperor's might, had a face contorted into a ferocious demon. The Emperor's might pressed down on him, causing him immense pain with every movement.

What humiliated him even more was that, in the face of this imperial might, a fear rose in his heart that he himself was unwilling to admit!

Gu Yuan looked at Su Yun with a cold expression: "As expected, the Sword Emperor left you a trump card to save your life!"

A cold glint flashed in Su Yun's eyes: "This thing was originally prepared for the son of the dragon and phoenix."

When I first met him, I wanted to use my teacher's jade slip to nip him in the bud.

It's a pity, though, that he also possesses the Void Feather left behind by the Dragon-Phoenix Battle Emperor, allowing him to teleport and evade all harm. Activating the jade slip rashly would only result in shattering the Battle Qi Continent and causing widespread destruction; it would serve absolutely no purpose…

This jade slip, kept until today, is perfectly suited for use against you!

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Yun's lips curled into a cold smile. Blood-red sword intent flowed into the jade slip through his palm, and the golden patterns on the jade slip instantly became dazzling!
"Wait, Ji Bai! Calm down!"

Gu Yuan's expression changed drastically, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

Su Yun said coldly, "For the sake of the friendship between our two families, I will allow you to leave your last words before you die."

Gu Yuan forced himself to remain calm: "No! Ji Bai, there's still room for maneuver. There's no need to go to such extremes!"

It's all a misunderstanding between us. We can discuss Xiao Yan's matter, and the ancient clan is willing to compensate the Pill Tower for its losses. As long as you take back the jade slip, everything is negotiable!

Su Yun sneered: "If this is your last wish, then you may die."

Gu Yuan gritted his teeth.

He could suppress this little thing with a single thought, but he dared not gamble!
If this little thing and the jade slip have a self-destruction contingency plan like the Pill Tower Ancestor and the Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda, then it's all over!
He is a nine-star Dou Sheng, the patriarch of an ancient clan, a noble member of an imperial family, and a future Dou Di... It's not worth it to perish here with this little thing!
"Xiao Jibai, stop your insolence!"

Just at this critical moment, a furious shout suddenly erupted from the high platform!

Gu Dao's figure moved like a ghost, instantly appearing in the area where the Xiao family members were gathered. His wrinkled, old hand reached out and grabbed a member of the Xiao family with lightning speed!
"do not want!"

Xiao Mei gasped in surprise. Before she could react, her slender, snow-white neck was gripped tightly by Gu Dao's rough hand.

The icy touch and the suffocating pain struck instantly, causing her cheeks to flush red at a visible speed!

Gu Dao lifted her high, as if carrying a helpless young beast, and stared fiercely at Su Yun: "Put down the jade slip, or none of your Xiao clan members will live!"

The sudden change plunged all members of the Xiao family into fear and panic.

"not good!"

Before Su Yun could react, Xiao Yan's expression instantly tensed up.

His gaze instantly swept towards the direction where the Xiao family members were... His father was still there!
For a moment, the entire Ancient Realm Square fell into an eerie silence, and everyone's eyes were drawn to Su Yun, Gu Yuan, and Gu Dao.

Faced with Gu Dao threatening him with his clansmen, Xiao Jibai probably couldn't remain indifferent!
"Oops……"

The old ancestor of the Dan Tower stood to the side, his young face full of solemnity, but a trace of helplessness appeared in his eyes.

If he hadn't been injured by Gu Yuan, he could have saved the Xiao family with the power of the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda, and the child wouldn't have been threatened by the imperial clan.

Now, all our hopes can be pinned on this child!
Seeing this, Gu Yuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.
Fortunately, from the beginning, they were prepared to use the Xiao clan members to threaten Xiao Jibai.

Given Xiao Jibai's character, he would never stand by and watch his clansmen die. With this bargaining chip in hand, the so-called Sword Emperor's backup plan becomes nothing more than a decoration...

Just as Gu Yuan was making his plans, Su Yun slowly raised his head, his gaze calmly sweeping over Xiao Mei, who was being held hostage, and then over the members of the Xiao family. His clear voice quietly resounded throughout the ancient realm.

"Fellow members of the Xiao clan, let us make sacrifices together for the greater good."

"what!"

Gu Yuan's face froze instantly, filled with shock and terror!
(End of this chapter)