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

Chapter 334 News of the Fragmented Map, Xiao Yan!
"It's good that the young lady is in Zhongzhou."

Gu Ming gazed at Gu Yuan's gloomy profile and sighed softly.
"Given our current situation, it's simply impossible for us to carry around a burden with no cultivation whatsoever."

The Central Continent Alliance, spearheaded by the Pill Tower, gathers powerful saints from all over the continent. Now, with the addition of Xiao Xuan, its overall strength is not to be underestimated and is no less than that of the Medicine Clan in its heyday.

"With Miss there and Senior Xiao Xuan protecting her, she can at least be safe for now."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Even if we encounter any misfortune or accidents in the future, Miss will still be able to leave the last bloodline of the ancient clan in Zhongzhou. From this point of view, it can be considered a good thing."

Gu Yuan snorted coldly, his face still looking unpleasant, but he had to admit that Gu Ming was right.

Now that he himself is in dire straits, leaving Xiao Xun'er in the Central Continent Alliance might truly be the best option at present.

Gu Ming's gaze fell on Gu Yuan, his heart filled with mixed feelings and complex emotions.

It can be said that Gu Yuan, the clan leader, bears an unshirkable responsibility for the ancient clan's current predicament.

If Gu Yuan hadn't insisted on kidnapping the remnants of the Xiao family to force Xiao Jibai, the successor of the Sword Emperor, to appear, none of the subsequent calamities would have occurred.

No one expected that Xiao Jibai's strength would be so terrifying. He even unleashed the power left behind by the Sword Emperor, shattering most of the vast ancient realm. Even Gu Yuan himself was severely injured by the Star Extinction Sword Intent.

The impact of Xiao Jibai's rampage in the ancient realm was far-reaching.

Not to mention that his widespread dissemination of the Star Destruction Sword Technique loosened the absolute suppression of the human race on the continent by the imperial clan for thousands of years, the more important reason is that the ancient realm was shattered as a result, which is the root cause of the decline of the ancient clan!

If the ancient realm still existed, their situation would not be as bad as it is now!

Just like the Soul Clan!

The Soul Emperor's injuries were unlikely to be much better than Gu Yuan's. However, with their complete Soul Realm and the impregnable protective formation they had erected, the Soul Clan remained a top-tier force that no one on the continent dared to underestimate!

However, their ancient clan lost its foundation for survival due to Gu Yuan's momentary impulsiveness and became homeless dogs!
...However, at this point, it is pointless to dwell on these matters.

If we want to revitalize the ancient clan and restore its former glory, our hopes ultimately rest on this incompetent clan leader.

Gu Ming forced down his many thoughts, his face regained its respectful expression, and he asked softly, "Clan leader, although we have temporarily shaken off our pursuers, our situation is still difficult."

Do you have any plans to revive the family business?

Gu Yuan frowned deeply, lost in thought.

Just then, Gu Jian stepped forward and suggested, "Clan leader, in my opinion, perhaps we can stall for time and observe how things unfold."

"drag?"

Gu Yuan looked up at him, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

“Not bad.” Gu Jian nodded and continued, “The son of the Dragon and Phoenix is ​​ambitious and is currently wreaking havoc in the Central Continent. He will inevitably take action against other imperial clans and the Central Continent Alliance next.”

As the successor of the Sword Emperor, Xiao Jibai bears the mission of protecting the human race. Although he has not yet appeared, given his character, he will never sit idly by and watch the son of the dragon and phoenix slaughter living beings so recklessly.

Moreover, the Dragon and Phoenix Sons would certainly not let go of Xiao Jibai, their greatest potential threat.

We can find a secluded place to lie low and recuperate.

When the Dragon and Phoenix Prince and Xiao Jibai clash and both are severely injured, we will make further decisions based on the changing situation!

At that time, whether we reap the benefits without lifting a finger or seek opportunities to revitalize the ancient clan, we will have a much better chance.

Upon hearing this, Gu Ming's face showed a hint of excitement.

This is indeed the safest option at present. Given the current state of the ancient race, it is certainly not advisable to launch any major offensives; any further risk could lead to their complete annihilation.

"good."

Gu Ming echoed, "Given the current state of the three of us, it is indeed not advisable to get involved in any more conflicts. The clan leader's injuries are unlikely to heal completely, but given enough time and resources to recuperate, Gu Jian and I may be able to recover."

We must at least hold out until we regain our Seven Star Dou Sheng strength before we have the resources to establish ourselves in this chaotic world and make any other plans!

Gu Yuan was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded and said in a deep voice, "This is the only way... but we can't just sit here and wait to die."

He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and said, "For the past thousand years, I have lived in the Ancient Realm, focusing my attention on the movements of other imperial clans, and I know very little about other things on the continent."

Do you two know if any relics of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint have surfaced on the mainland in recent years?

"The Pure Lotus Demon Saint?"

Gu Ming and Gu Jian exchanged a glance, both looking puzzled.

The Pure Lotus Demon Saint was a former half-Emperor powerhouse, renowned and with unfathomable strength. However, he had already perished thousands of years ago. Why would the clan leader suddenly mention him?

Gu Ming hesitated for a moment before truthfully saying, "Clan leader, Gu Jian and I usually cultivate in the Ancient Realm, focusing solely on our cultivation and rarely concerning ourselves with trivial matters on the continent."

However, the eldest brother, Gu Dao, holds the reins of the family, overseeing all matters both inside and outside the family. He has been sending family members to gather information about the mainland for many years, so he should have some knowledge of these secrets, but..."

Upon hearing this, a gloomy look instantly appeared in Gu Yuan's eyes, and his aura turned icy.

However, Gu Dao is already dead, dead by his own hand!
Gu Ming noticed Gu Yuan's displeasure and quickly changed the subject, asking, "Clan leader, why did you suddenly think of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint? Could it be because the Pure Lotus Demon Flame is about to be born...?"

Forgive my frankness, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to subdue the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

"Do not."

Gu Yuan slowly shook his head, his gaze becoming profound.

He recounted his experiences in the Tianheng Mountains in detail, from accidentally entering the tomb of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint to discovering the ice crystal coffin.

That's how it is.

The Pure Lotus Demon Saint left behind a method for resurrection.

If we can gather three things: a ninth-grade golden core, an Emperor-level soul, and four ancient maps of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, we can revive him.

Gu Ming suddenly realized, and a look of shock appeared on his face: "What you just wanted to ask about is not the ordinary relic of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, but the Ancient Map of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame!"

His brows furrowed deeply, his mind filled with doubt.

The Ancient Map of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame? He had lived for nearly a thousand years, traveled to many places across the continent, and heard countless secrets, but he had never heard of such a thing before. It seemed that the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint's arrangement was indeed extremely well-hidden.

Seeing the puzzled looks on their faces, Gu Yuan felt a pang of disappointment. Even Gu Jian and Gu Ming didn't know; it seemed finding these four ancient maps would indeed be no easy task.

However, at that moment, Gu Jian seemed to suddenly remember something, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly exclaimed, "I know! I know where one of the ancient maps is!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan and Gu Ming's gazes immediately fell on Gu Jian.

Gu Jian said with a solemn expression, "Xiao Jibai broke into my Ancient Realm, causing the clan leader to be seriously injured, my eldest brother to die tragically, and my second brother also has to take care of the clan leader, so he is unable to do so."

Therefore, at that time, Gu Lie and I were in charge of all clan affairs.

Xiao Jibai caused such damage to my ancient clan, so I naturally resented him and paid more attention to him.

Unfortunately, Xiao Jibai disappeared after that battle, so I turned my attention to the Xiao family and Xiao Yan...

Nothing else really happened, but later, a space trade fair was held in Zhongzhou. Although it didn't catch the eye of our imperial clans, it was still a major event in Zhongzhou.

Xiao Yan then went to participate... According to the information I know, Xiao Yan obtained an ancient map of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame during the event!
And it even caused quite a stir at the time!

(End of this chapter)