Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

As for how to reciprocate in the future, Gu Xun'er already had a plan in mind; she would give Han Feng a generous gift sooner or later.

Han Feng chatted with Gu Xun'er for an afternoon before going to find Gu Yuan.

However, as soon as they met, Gu Yuan said, "You've talked with Xun'er for so long, you know everything you need to know, right?"

Gu Yuan's words revealed no emotion.

Han Feng gave an awkward smile, feeling inexplicably like he'd been caught red-handed.

He nodded and said, "Miss Xun'er has told me most of the details."

Gu Yuan continued, "My daughter has gradually developed her own ideas after her coming-of-age ceremony, which is a good thing. Once she breaks through to the Dou Sheng realm, I'll let her be."

Gu Yuan's tone carried a hint of emotion.

Han Feng felt a slight tightness in his chest; he understood what Gu Yuan meant.

However, he had too many things on his mind and didn't think about it carefully at all. Besides, Gu Xun'er wasn't ranked very high among the people around him.

It's not that Gu Xun'er isn't outstanding; if we're talking about talent and ability, if Gu Xun'er claims to be second, it would be hard for anyone to rightfully claim to be first.

However, some things are a matter of chance, and the final outcome depends on fate.

"Alright, tell me about yourself."

Gu Yuan then looked at Han Feng properly, "A Seven-Star Dou Sheng, your breakthrough speed really hasn't slowed down at all."

In just a few years, he went from being a Saint to a high-level Battle Saint.

If the three immortals of the ancient clan knew this, they probably wouldn't want to live anymore. They had cultivated for most of their lives, yet they couldn't compare to the growth of a cultivator without the bloodline of a Dou Di in just a few years.

"You killed Soul Mirror, one of the Four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan, when you were a six-star Dou Sheng. Now that you are a seven-star Dou Sheng, it will probably be even easier for you to face opponents like the Four Demon Saints."

Gu Yuan looked at Han Feng with a deep gaze.

Han Feng clenched his fist and said, "I don't know the specifics yet; we'll probably only know after we fight."

Gu Yuan smiled lightly: "Youthful vigor is a good thing. When I get to that age, it will be too difficult to find a suitable opponent to compete with."

Given Gu Yuan's current cultivation level, the only one who could possibly fight him is probably the Soul Emperor.

As for the other nine-star Dou Sheng, Void Devouring Flame, he has not been immersed in the nine-star realm for long enough to reach the peak of the later stage.

If it were a one-on-one fight, Gu Yuan could completely defeat it.

However, if the Void Devouring Flame and the Soul Emperor join forces, then things will become somewhat troublesome.

"Are you planning to visit the Flame Clan and the Thunder Clan next?"

Gu Yuan was aware of Han Feng's plan from the beginning, and he also expressed his support for Han Feng's determination to persuade the various tribes.

Someone has to do this eventually. The ancient clan can only recruit people on a general level, but it's not convenient for them to delve into the details.

Firstly, it might increase the vigilance of the other races, and secondly, the ancient races also have their pride.

Han Feng, on the other hand, was a loner and had no worries about such matters. As long as he was strong enough, he was free to come and go as he pleased.

Han Feng nodded.

"My suggestion is that you can go and take a look at the Yan Clan first."

Gu Yuan said, "After this period of negotiations, the Yan Clan is easier to negotiate with than the Lei Clan."

The ancient tribe has reached a preliminary consensus with the Yan tribe.

In Gu Yuan's view, the Yan Clan is more likely to join the alliance than the Lei Clan.

Because ThunderClan people have really bad tempers, are not easy to reason with, like to fight, and are arrogant, which is the worst kind of temper.

If a real crisis were to strike, even though the Thunder Clan is powerful, its annihilation would be imminent.

Han Feng nodded and said, "Okay, then my next target family will be the Yan Clan."

Gu Yuan then tossed a scroll to Han Feng.

"This contains information about the Yan Clan. You can take a look before you go."

Han Feng opened the scroll, which first recorded the distribution of the strongest members of the Yan Clan.

The strongest member of the Yan Clan is Clan Chief Yan Jin, a late-stage Eight-Star Dou Sheng. He controls a strange fire formed by fusing the Nine Nether Golden Ancestral Fire, ranked seventh on the Strange Fire Ranking, and the Volcanic Stone Flame, ranked seventeenth. Its power is no less than that of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, ranked fourth. He is a formidable fire-attribute Dou Sheng expert.

The second-ranked person was a female elder named Fire Spirit.

The Fire Spirit Fairy is at the late stage of the Seven Star Battle Saint realm, which is higher than Han Feng's current level. Moreover, she has a profound understanding of soul cultivation.

Han Feng continued reading.

There are quite a few powerful members of the Yan Clan. Han Feng could already imagine that if all these powerful members were to come out together, even he, in his current state, would have no choice but to avoid their sharp edge.

We're still not strong enough...

If someone possesses the strength of Patriarch Gu Yuan, then all these powerful individuals combined wouldn't stand a chance.

After reading the information about the Yan Clan, Han Feng pondered for a moment.

"So, what are your thoughts?"

Gu Yuan asked.

"nothing."

Han Feng shook his head.

"The Yan Clan specializes in the power of fire. You may gain a lot from this visit."

Gu Yuan then spoke.

He knew that Han Feng was a fire-attribute cultivator. Even though he had many tricks up his sleeve, the scorching flame power deep within his body could not be erased.

Han Feng smiled gently.

"If I use all my methods, I'm afraid my identity will no longer be able to be hidden."

Because of their rarity, each flame is a symbol of status.

"Well, now that things have come to this point, you can gradually reveal your true identity, right?"

Gu Yuan said.

"The realm of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng is not weak even among ancient families."

Han Feng was not swayed by Gu Yuan's words.

He shook his head.

“Clan Chief Gu Yuan, a Seven-Star Dou Sheng is not enough. After all, the enemies I have provoked are far stronger than me.”

"Hehe, the Soul Emperor, huh? Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him."

Gu Yuan said.

The current overall situation is balanced because of Gu Yuan's presence.

Without Gu Yuan, the Soul Emperor would have unified the continent long ago and wouldn't have needed to scheme and plot.

"Clan Chief Gu Yuan, I'll be setting off now."

Han Feng said.

"Yes, be careful in everything. Even if things are hopeless, don't get stuck on one thing."

Gu Yuan gave his instructions.

Because of his daughter Gu Xun'er, Gu Yuan considered Han Feng to be half a family member.

When a father-in-law looks at his son-in-law, he should help him if necessary.

The seeds sown years ago have now yielded their fruit.

Without Gu Xun'er's involvement, the communication between Han Feng and Gu Yuan would definitely not have been so "easy".

It should be noted that Gu Yuan was also one of the strongest figures on the continent, and being able to chat and laugh with him was something many people dreamed of.

Gu Xun'er's help to Han Feng happened quietly.

This is why large families often choose to intermarry; the benefits are self-evident.

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Han Feng left the Ancient Clan and headed towards the Yan Clan while pondering his next plan.

Going to the Yan tribe involves persuasion, but the competition is the most important thing.

In the Dou Qi Continent, martial arts reign supreme!

This isn't just a casual remark.

When fighting against experts from the Flame Clan, Han Feng wouldn't hold back excessively. Firstly, he didn't have the resources, and secondly, only battles involving the Flame Path could allow him to advance further.

The teacher said that the Yan Clan might covet the strange fire within him, and how could he not also covet the strange fire of the other party?

Chapter 450 Yan Clan Lobbying

The Yan Clan resides in a fiery domain.

The surrounding mountains were bathed in the glow of the flames, turning a deep red, and the river reflected a crimson light, calm yet full of power.

Han Feng arrived at the Flaming Mountain, looked at the red sky in the distance, and nodded secretly.

When I was in Burning Flame Valley, I felt that the environment there was very suitable for cultivating fire-attribute techniques.

Now that I'm with the Yan Clan, I feel even more at home.

Other people's homes all look pretty nice...

That makes sense, considering their ancestors were top experts on the continent. After so many generations, with continuous improvement and management, how could things not be good?

Han Feng walked step by step into the depths of the Flaming Mountain, the surrounding space slowly rippled.

Soon, several Yan Clan guards appeared, looking at Han Feng warily, and said sternly, "Who goes there and why are you trespassing?"

Since the ancient clans informed the other clans of the Soul Clan's conspiracy, the Flame Clan has not dared to let its guard down and has raised its alert level to combat readiness.

The guards' eyes were full of vigilance, as if they would immediately take him down if Han Feng failed to explain himself clearly.

Han Feng remained calm and took out a bamboo slip from his robes and handed it over.

The bamboo slips shimmered with light, and the group was on high alert, ready to attack. Suddenly, several beams of light shot out from the bamboo slips, transforming into characters in the air: "Zhuque of the Soul-Slaying Division pays its respects."

Following this line of text, a ball of Nanming Li Fire, infused with the power of a different kind of fire, released a burst of intense heat.

Upon seeing this, the guards of the Flame Clan exclaimed in surprise, "What powerful flames!"

Even among the Yan Clan, they had never seen such a powerful fire.

Perhaps their level was not high enough, and they had never seen a truly top-tier strange fire, but they were certain that the seemingly weak fire before them was anything but simple.

"Please trouble you to present this bamboo slip to the Yan Clan Chief. I am Zhuque, the Yan Lord of the Soul Slaughtering Division. Today, I am visiting the Yan Clan on behalf of the Soul Slaughtering Division to discuss the matter of fighting against the Soul Clan. I hope you will grant me passage."

Han Feng said.

"The Soul-Slaying Division?"

The guards squinted; they had heard about the Soul Extermination Division's activities in recent years.

"Are you a force sent by the ancient clan?"

Han Feng shook his head and explained, "The Azure Dragon is in charge of liaison with the Ancient Clan, while I have come to the Flame Clan to discuss the matter of fighting against the Soul Clan."

The implication is that the Soul Slaughtering Division is not entirely subordinate to the ancient clan; only some members have a relatively close relationship with them.

The Yan clan members looked at the fire burning beside the bamboo slips and nodded slightly, saying, "We will go and inform them immediately. Please wait here for a moment."

Such a powerful strange fire will surely interest the elders in the clan; let them decide for themselves.

Several members of the Yan Clan thought to themselves.

Han Feng waited quietly in place, while several guards kept a close watch on him, as if they would immediately subdue him if he made any rash moves.

Han Feng smiled slightly, stood still, and closed his eyes to wait calmly.

About an hour later, the guard who had gone to report returned and said to Han Feng, "The elder has agreed to see you. Please come with me."

Han Feng nodded and followed the guards into the Yan Clan's territory.

He knew that the most effective way to attract the Yan Clan to an audience was through strange fire, since what member of the Yan Clan didn't love fire?