Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Han Feng walked alone to this place and respectfully bowed to a figure not far away.

"coming."

Gu Yuan slowly turned around, glanced at Han Feng, and his eyes revealed a hint of appreciation.

A person without the bloodline of a Dou Di spent several decades cultivating to the level of a six-star Dou Sheng. Such speed is extremely rare, even among the ancient clans. Only a handful of exceptionally talented individuals can match it.

Gu Yuan is not boasting; he is also one of them.

To reach the pinnacle of cultivation on the continent, Gu Yuan's awakened bloodline was also of divine quality. It took him several decades to cultivate to the level of Dou Sheng.

Han Feng slowly raised his head and looked at the man who stood at the top of the continent. Even though he had improved a lot, he still felt like he was being seen through in front of Gu Yuan.

Nine-star Dou Sheng, Emperor-level soul—Gu Yuan has reached the pinnacle in every aspect.

"What brings you to the ancient tribe this time?"

"As before, I would like to share my thoughts with you."

Han Feng said.

"Tell me about it."

Gu Yuan looked into the distance.

"Actually, there's not much more to say."

Han Feng shook his head, then suddenly said, "The other major clans all attended this ancient clan coming-of-age ceremony, but the Spirit Clan didn't come, right?"

Gu Yuan nodded.

"You think it was the Soul Clan who made the move?"

Han Feng remained silent, his meaning self-evident.

"I regret to inform you that I have already sent people to investigate the Spirit Realm, and everything there is normal; there has been no invasion by the Soul Clan."

Gu Yuan said slowly.

Han Feng nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"This is a good thing, it means the Soul Clan isn't going to make a move anytime soon."

"So, what are you going to do?"

Gu Yuan asked.

"I need to go to the Spirit Clan."

Han Feng said.

"Oh?"

Gu Yuan looked at Han Feng with some surprise.

"Coming in person? That takes some guts. But I must remind you, although the Spirit Clan has declined among the ancient families, they have still survived to this day."

"No matter what, I still have to go. Even if it doesn't change anything in the end, at least I can have a clear conscience."

"Haha."

Gu Yuan smiled.

"To be honest, I think your concerns are not unfounded, but what exactly do you want to change?"

Han Feng did not smile. He solemnly said, "The Soul Clan is powerful and cannot be defeated by any one family. What I want to change is the calamity of the people of Zhongzhou. If the Soul Clan embarks on a path of slaughter in the future, I only hope that fewer people in Zhongzhou will die."

"I know it's unrealistic to expect the ancient families to unite and cooperate, but please, Patriarch Gu Yuan, remain highly vigilant. I believe that with the power of the ancient clans, if they truly want to know something, they are still capable of doing so."

After hearing these words, Gu Yuan remained silent for a moment, then said, "So, you're certain that the Soul Clan will make a move, right?"

"Yes, the Soul Clan will definitely make a move, and the Ancient Clan will definitely become his ultimate target."

Gu Yuan nodded.

"I believe you, Han Feng. Since you say so, this matter must not be unfounded."

"I also thank you for being willing to tell me this."

"However, I'm sorry, the ancient clans cannot directly help you right now, at least not openly."

Han Feng sighed inwardly.

This result was actually within his expectations, but the failure of the second attempt to persuade him still left him somewhat disappointed.

However, the next second, Gu Yuan's tone changed.

"If it won't work out in the open, I do have an idea behind the scenes."

"If I'm not mistaken, the Soul Slaughtering Division, which has recently gained fame in Zhongzhou and wiped out the Soul Palace, was founded by you, wasn't it?"

Han Feng perked up, nodded, and did not deny it.

After clearly stating his views on the Soul Clan, and considering the actual situation, it was perfectly normal for Gu Yuan to guess this.

"Han Feng, the ancient clans won't help you, nor will they help the Starfall Pavilion, but they can help this Soul Slaughter Division."

Gu Yuan looked at Han Feng and said seriously.

Han Feng took a deep breath and bowed respectfully to Gu Yuan.

"Thank you very much, Senior Gu Yuan!"

Gu Yuan's words actually revealed his attitude.

As the patriarch of the ancient clan, he couldn't easily take risks to manage such a behemoth as the clan.

This is a common problem among large clans, not just ancient clans; many clans in the Central Plains also suffer from this flaw.

Faced with an unseen crisis, large families tend to opt for conservative solutions rather than taking a desperate, all-or-nothing gamble.

This cannot be considered a mistake to some extent. On the contrary, a conservative approach allows the family to continue for a longer period of time, which is undoubtedly a more beneficial choice for the family.

After all, very few people possess the extraordinary ability to foresee the future and predict its developments.

Han Feng was so determined to do this because he already knew the answer in advance and deduced it from there.

In his previous life, Han Feng was also one of those ordinary cultivators who were slow to realize things.

Therefore, there is no need to blame or resent.

Everyone has their own perspective on things, and the interests they represent are also different.

Gu Yuan patted Han Feng on the shoulder and said, "Some of the other families are not so easy to talk to. Take the Spirit Clan for example. They don't have a very deep relationship with the Ancient Clan, and they even have some reservations about us."

"You should pay attention to how to make the home visit and what to do after the visit."

Han Feng nodded.

"I'll organize the information about the Spirit Clan and then give it to you. Now go and keep Xun'er company. She's going to enter the Heavenly Tomb this time, where she'll be spending three years."

Gu Yuan said with a smile.

“Some people in the clan have a bad opinion of you, and I can’t stop them, but as a father, I still want to see my daughter happy.”

Upon hearing this, Han Feng bowed to Gu Yuan again before turning to take his leave.

Chapter 391 Sky Tomb

The conversation with Gu Yuan went more smoothly than I had imagined.

The two tacitly chose a time when Xun'er was not present to complete the meeting and reach an agreement.

In the subsequent lobbying campaign against the eight clans, Han Feng acted as the head of the Soul Extermination Division and admitted that the ancient clans were his masterminds.

This was actually part of Han Feng's plan. The Soul Slaughter Division was backed by the ancient clans, which Han Feng deliberately made the Soul Clan believe.

Now that Gu Yuan has made this a reality, he has completely resolved the background story of the Soul-Slaying Division.

From this perspective, Gu Yuan is indeed helping Han Feng.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that this is a tactic he used to win over Han Feng.

After all, a six-star Dou Sheng is a rare sight even among the ancient clans, and such a young six-star Dou Sheng is the first of its kind.

Han Feng returned to the courtyard and found Gu Xun'er flying over from a distance.

"Mr. Han, where did you go just now?"

"I chatted with Chief Gu Yuan for a while."

Han Feng said with a smile.

Gu Xun'er blinked. "What...did you guys talk about?"

"Some serious business."

"Did Father make things difficult for you?"

Xun'er asked.

"No, Chief Gu Yuan is still very reasonable."

If you've received a favor from someone, of course you should say good things about them.

Han Feng thought to himself.

Gu Xun'er nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

"The spot for Cousin Xiao Yan to enter the Heavenly Tomb has been agreed upon, but..."

"Just what?"

"I originally wanted Mr. Han to go in as well, but the elders disagreed."

Han Feng smiled and said, "I don't need it. You guys can go in and train."

"It is actually a very rare opportunity. Even many people in the ancient clans would find it difficult to enter even once in their entire lives."

Gu Xun'er said.

This is also her first time entering the Heavenly Tomb, and it is very likely to be her only time.

"It is indeed a rare opportunity, but I have more important things to do."

"Something more important?"

Gu Xun'er squinted her eyes.

Before she could think any further, Han Feng placed his large hand on her head and gently rubbed it.

"Don't overthink it. I'll tell you when the time is right."

Gu Xun'er is also a key force in the future Anti-Soul Alliance, but she is still too weak now and needs time to develop.

With the blessing of the Divine Emperor bloodline, Gu Xun'er broke through to the Dou Sheng realm with ease, without encountering any bottlenecks whatsoever.

The only thing to worry about is whether there is enough time left for her to grow.

In any case, in her previous life, although Gu Xun'er broke through to the Dou Sheng realm at a young age, she had clearly not yet reached the limit of her growth.

With a true divine bloodline, breaking through to the peak of the Dou Sheng realm is no problem.

Therefore, the Heavenly Tomb is indeed a very suitable place for Gu Xun'er to gain experience.

Six months turned into three years, and the extra time was perfect for extra training.

Once Gu Xun'er emerges from the Heavenly Tomb, her strength will undoubtedly increase significantly.

For the next two days, Han Feng stayed by Gu Xun'er's side, and the two shared some of their experiences over the years.

Because Xiao Yan was present, the two of them couldn't say much.

Now that Xiao Yan has been arranged by Han Feng to undergo intensive training in another mountain range, the two of them can allocate all the extra time themselves.

"You've become increasingly proficient in mastering the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame."

Han Feng sighed.

Gu Xun'er just demonstrated the power of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame to Han Feng. Compared to the first time, the power of this strange flame has increased many times over.

Of course, Han Feng is much stronger now than he was back then, and he can still maintain a relaxed and composed attitude when facing the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

"It can't compare to Mr. Han's strange fire. The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame has already told me its judgment."

Gu Xun'er put away the golden flames in her hand and said with a smile.