Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Gu Yuan said.

Han Feng observed Gu Yuan's expression and noticed that this top expert on the continent was now showing signs of fatigue.

"What happened?"

Gu Yuan waved his hand.

"Some matters within the ancient clans have been resolved."

The only thing that could make this peak expert show signs of fatigue now is something that happens within the ancient clans.

This matter involves privacy, and seeing that Gu Yuan didn't want to talk about it, Han Feng didn't ask any further questions.

He slowly recounted his experiences in ThunderClan.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan's face clearly showed a hint of surprise.

"They actually convinced ThunderClan, that's impressive."

"It was just a fluke."

Han Feng said modestly.

"but......"

"I think there might be a problem with ThunderClan."

"has a problem?"

Gu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

"what's the situation?"

"It's possible..."

Han Feng said in a deep voice, "The Thunder Clan has been deeply infiltrated by the Soul Clan."

"Deep penetration?"

Gu Yuan pondered the word Han Feng had used.

"You mean, ThunderClan is no longer trustworthy?"

Han Feng nodded.

"Regardless of Thunder Clan's current stance, we need to be on guard, and take this as a lesson to be learned from the other clans as well."

Hearing Han Feng's words, Gu Yuan fell into deep thought.

He realized once again how terrifying the Soul Clan was.

This adversary, whom they once disregarded, had not only secretly amassed great strength but had also planted extremely well-hidden agents among various races.

Even the ancient clans that initiated the alliance need to be wary of other clans at this time, let alone the other clans.

As long as this sense of vigilance and defensiveness remains, there can be no true unity among those tribes.

Unless a major disaster is imminent, all precautions can be temporarily suppressed.

But if it really comes to that, then it's probably the final battle, right?

"You're right, this alliance isn't something just anyone can do."

"That's precisely why we must do this."

Han Feng encouraged him.

"What truly constitutes an alliance is not power, but the ability to inspire mutual trust and forge a shared covenant and common goal. When everyone works together, the alliance will form naturally, without the need for lobbying; but if people's hearts are divided, even the strongest forces, maintained through oppression, will crumble in an instant. I believe we are now on the right path."

Han Feng did not use the ancient clans' powerful strength to lobby the other clans. He only represented the Soul Slaughtering Division. Communicating with the major ancient clans in this small organization's capacity was neither oppressive nor did it fail to clearly point out the acuteness of the situation.

Presumably, while some people will disagree with this 'lobbying,' others will seriously consider what Han Feng said—what is the core of the alliance, and is it really important?

If even a portion of the elders can figure this out, then Han Feng's goal will essentially be achieved.

The purpose of 'lobbying' is never to awaken everyone, but to awaken a key segment of people.

When the crisis truly arrives, they will know what the right choice is.

Gu Yuan nodded and said, "Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to keep going."

"No, we will definitely keep going."

Gu Yuan said earnestly.

He had just dealt with a case involving a traitor within the clan. Unfortunately, the traitor was not from the Soul Clan, but from another clan—which caused many people within the Ancient Clan to lose their temper.

The alliance nearly collapsed.

But now he understands that instead of wallowing in self-pity, he should adjust his mindset and keep moving forward, even if it's like walking on thin ice, he should persevere and reach the other side.

Han Feng then added, "By the way, Clan Chief Gu Yuan, the Soul Slaughter Division has also discovered some intelligence. The Soul Palace seems to be preparing for the 'Reincarnation Platform' ceremony, possibly with the intention of resurrecting those powerful figures who have passed away."

For every high-ranking member who joins the Soul Palace, a trace of their soul is preserved and engraved on the 'Soul Stele'.

Although some of them have been completely killed by Han Feng, as long as a trace of their soul remains, there is still a way to 'revive' them.

However, this kind of 'resurrection' is more like forcibly fusing the soul with other objects or energies to create a chaotic and distorted individual, thereby unleashing powerful combat strength.

It's called resurrection, but it's more like a cruel transformation.

Although this grants them immense power, they have lost their true nature, and it could even be said that they are no different even in death.

However, Gu Yuan's expression changed drastically upon hearing these words.

"Reincarnation Platform... Thank you, this information came at just the right time."

Gu Yuan said.

"Based on other clues we have discovered, we can infer that there should still be some powerful ancient Soul Clan elders remaining in the Soul Clan. Since the Dou Di bloodline has been broken by the Devouring Spirit Clan's ability, it is not impossible for them to still be alive today."

"The 'Reincarnation Platform' you mentioned is likely just a tentative trial by the Soul Clan, and the real show is yet to come."

Chapter 466 The Past of Yao Chen

"What are your plans next?"

Gu Yuan asked.

"The drug-free group".

Han Feng replied crisply and decisively.

"I'll be quite busy for a while, and this might be the only time I have free time. However... I can understand the Thunder Clan and the Flame Clan, since they are quite strong. But the Medicine Clan, it seems that apart from their alchemy skills, their strength is not particularly superior."

If we include the top combatants in the clan, the Medicine Clan Chief might not be as good as the Stone Clan Chief.

Alchemists are generally not strong in combat, but rather in their ability to produce resources.

Gu Yuan nodded.

"The reason why the Medicine Clan didn't agree before was simply this: after tens of thousands of years of accumulation, they have an immense amount of resources at their disposal. With these resources, they can arbitrarily increase their terms in negotiations with any party."

In the Dou Qi Continent, besides martial prowess being paramount, financial resources are also a very important force.

The Medicine Clan has both power and money, and its strength is only slightly weaker, but overall it is still at a first-tier level. It is not surprising that they can be arrogant.

"Speaking of which, Han Feng, your teacher Yao Chen was once a member of the Medicine Clan, wasn't he?"

Gu Yuan laughed.

Upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness flashed in Han Feng's eyes.

"Teacher was indeed born into the Medicine Clan, but because his Dou Di bloodline was thin, but his talent was just right, he was framed by the higher-ups of the Medicine Clan and expelled from the clan."

If it were merely a matter of having a thin Dou Di bloodline, Yao Chen might have been able to live peacefully within the Yao Clan. However, this seemingly useless person with a thin bloodline happens to possess remarkable talent in alchemy, which is surely a slap in the face to the higher-ups.

Those members of the Medicine Clan with strong Dou Di bloodlines were inferior to Yao Chen in alchemy during the competition, which further infringed upon the interests of the higher-ups.

Having great talent but lacking a good background, being expelled from the clan in a place like the Medicine Clan is considered lucky.

Many people die in despair, destined to perish as servants.

Yao Chen's journey outside the mainland, and his ability to become the number one alchemist in the Central Continent, was actually quite fortunate.

Of course, in the Central Continent, there are also many people who are eager to join the ancient clans, even if it means becoming slaves.

This kind of thing cannot be judged; one can only say that since it exists, it must have some reason.

The Medicine Clan is rich in resources, and even their servants receive treatment far exceeding what ordinary people outside the clan can imagine.

Gu Yuan nodded slightly, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes: "The Medicine Clan's way of doing things is indeed too pedantic. Bloodline is important, but true powerhouses are never bound by bloodline."

In fact, such outdated practices also existed among the ancient tribes. However, the ancient tribes were too large, and their rulers were broad-minded, so they were able to tolerate tribesmen with weak bloodlines.

The fact that even a descendant like Ling Ying could be chosen by Gu Yuan to protect Gu Xun'er shows that Gu Yuan is indeed magnanimous.

After all, protecting the eldest daughter of the family is a coveted job.

Haven't you seen how grown up Gu Xun'er is now? Ling Ying is still by her side. Just for this merit of following the dragon, Ling Ying will enjoy endless prosperity in the future.

Of course, during those years in Wutan City, Ling Ying did fulfill her duty as a protector, not interfering too much with Gu Xun'er's life, and protecting her growth in a peaceful way. If it were someone who liked to take shortcuts, even if they were stronger, they probably wouldn't have been able to complete the mission well.

Han Feng said calmly, "Unfortunately, the Medicine Clan will not understand this principle. They would rather spend resources to cultivate a clansman with a strong bloodline but mediocre talent than give a real genius a chance."

"So, this time you're going to the Medicine Clan..."

Gu Yuan looked at Han Feng meaningfully.

He could hear the dissatisfaction Han Feng had towards the Medicine Clan in his tone.

"Persuading the Medicine Clan to join the alliance is only the surface goal of this trip."

Han Feng smiled faintly, his tone calm but with a hint of coldness: "To be honest, I don't have much hope that the Medicine Clan will truly recognize the situation."

Gu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly: "You don't think highly of them."

Han Feng nodded: "The Medicine Clan has been hoarding its resources for years, and it thinks too highly of itself. It mostly acts with its own interests first. If the clan is still dominated by a group of elders who only know how to scheme and do not understand the big picture, then the significance of my trip is probably just to sound an alarm."

He gazed into the distance, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Although our teacher was expelled by them, he never denied the entire family because of personal grudges. He always said that the medicine clan's alchemy heritage is an important foundation of the Dou Qi Continent. If it is broken because of power struggles, it will eventually damage the entire continent."

He paused for a moment, his tone steady: "Now that the Soul Clan is pressing us step by step, if the Medicine Clan is still intoxicated by resources and arrogance and refuses to wake up, they will be eliminated by the times sooner or later. I went there as a rogue alchemist not to beg, but to tell them a fact - the situation has changed."

Gu Yuan nodded slightly: "If you use your full strength in alchemy now, the dosage is sufficient. However, they might guess your identity?"

After all, there are very few ninth-grade alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent.

"There are still quite a few capable people on the mainland."

Han Feng recalled the unlucky fellows who had refined pills with the Soul Clan in his previous life. Among them were several reclusive ninth-grade alchemists who had never shown their faces in public.

"Even so, I don't think the higher-ups of the Medicine Clan would listen to the words of a rogue cultivator."

Han Feng sighed softly: "Then let's do our best and leave the rest to fate. At least I've made things clear, and I have a clear conscience."

He gently stroked the jade slip with his fingers, his expression softening slightly: "Besides, the Medicine Clan is not monolithic. There may be reasonable people among the younger generation. As long as some of them are willing to listen, even if it is only a minority, it is enough to sow the seeds of change."

Gu Yuan nodded solemnly, "It seems you already have a plan. Then I wish you all the best."

Han Feng cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you."

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Han Feng obtained information about the Medicine Clan from Gu Yuan.

Although he had learned some of this information from his teacher, the information from the ancient clans was generally more comprehensive.

Before heading to the Medicine Clan, Han Feng had to inform Yao Chen in advance, so he didn't go directly to the Medicine Clan but returned to the Starfall Pavilion first.

On his way back to Starfall Pavilion, Han Feng flew alone high in the sky, with the sea of ​​clouds rolling beneath his feet and the sky as bright as silk.

His expression was calm, but his eyes held a hint of seriousness.

The matter of the Reincarnation Platform was something I had never heard of in my previous life, which means that this was a solution devised by the Soul Clan in this life when facing a "disadvantage".

Although they are not enough to be feared, since those people have been defeated by us, they can't cause much trouble.

However, the consequences of his own actions in changing the situation are now gradually becoming apparent.

The road ahead is becoming increasingly blurry, yet also increasingly clear.

There's no need to follow the path of your past life; just keep moving forward step by step, and you'll be unstoppable, whether it be gods or Buddhas.

"As long as I haven't fallen, I won't stop."

Han Feng murmured to himself, his voice dissipating like the wind into the high-altitude sea of ​​clouds.