Chapter 1131

Yes, because that Thunder Clan has been running around causing trouble for the other major clans, our Ancient Clan's reputation has suffered great losses. Therefore, after my father consulted with the elders, in order to resolve the misunderstandings with the other major clans and restore our previous relations, he arranged this marriage alliance.

Saying this, Gu Xun'er also let out a light sigh, then spoke: 'To get the Flame Clan to agree, our Ancient Clan has paid a considerable price; even now, thinking of the dowry specifications makes my heart ache. Moreover, the person marrying into the Flame Clan is none other than Qingyang.'

Gu Qingyang?

Hearing this, Xiao Yan was also greatly shocked.

After all, he had a general understanding of the Ancient Clan's situation; Gu Qingyang is the Ancient Clan's second-greatest talent, and his Dou Emperor bloodline grade is even at the peak of the nine-pin level.

Even compared to the Ancient Clan's top genius, her girlfriend Gu Xun'er is only a hair's breadth behind!

I never expected the Ancient Clan would actually send Gu Qingyang to marry.

Hearing this, Gu Xun'er lightly nodded, then pursed her lips and said: 'After all, the Flame Clan also knows that if they asked for my hand, they would surely be refused. Therefore, they ultimately chose Qingyang. Of course, what the Flame Clan values most is that recently, many within the clan have spoken against me, saying my temperament is unsuitable and my emotional control is inferior to Qingyang's, and so on.'

Therefore, those old fogies now seem to favor letting Gu Qingyang become the future clan chief. During this time, that fellow has obviously received far more resources; he has now reached mid-stage one-star Dou Saint. Compared to me now, I am only a few minor grades behind him.

As she spoke on, her tone was also filled with dissatisfaction toward her own elders.

After all, she has repeatedly clashed with the clan before, all for the sake of her older brother Xiao Yan.

But when dealing with others, she clearly performs her duties perfectly.

But now, those old fogies actually claim her temperament is unsuitable for being clan chief.

Of course, her desire for that chief position is not because she likes the post or the power, but because her marriage prospects with her older brother Xiao Yan are currently uncertain.

If she could obtain the title of Young Chief, her authority in handling affairs would be greater in the future.

And her chances of marrying into the Xiao Family would likewise increase!

Of course, when the time comes, secretly giving something to her older brother Xiao Yan will undoubtedly be much easier.

Hiss!

Hearing his lengthy explanation, Xiao Yan suddenly sucked in a breath of cold air.

I never expected the Ancient Clan would be willing to pay such a huge price just to resolve misunderstandings with the other clans.

Even having the Ancient Clan's second-greatest talent, Gu Qingyang, step forward to marry into the Flame Clan.

And thus, if Gu Qingyang successfully becomes the chief of the Ancient Clan, then in the future the Flame Clan would essentially be the maternal grandparents of the Ancient Clan chief's son.

In the future, as long as the Flame Clan maintains good relations with Gu Qingyang's son, for thousands of years to come we probably wouldn't need to worry about our own safety.

After all, with such a connection in place, if Gu Qingyang's son feels extremely favorable toward the Flame Clan, then Gu Qingyang would have to be indifferent to his own son's wishes.

Otherwise, how would you deal with him?

Furthermore, with this relationship, if the Flame Clan encounters trouble later, they could indirectly persuade the Ancient Clan to help through Huozhi's son or daughter, just as they do now for themselves.

But not long after Gu Xun'er finished speaking, she seemed to recall something.

Immediately after, she complained with a displeased tone: 'Besides, the Flame and Medicine Clans are truly greedy and fearful of death. Taking so much from our Ancient Clan during the marriage alliance was bad enough, but they actually dare to demand that we open a small world among the three great clans to increase inter-clan exchange.'

Moreover, these passages are to be garrisoned by personnel sent from those two clans; this simply shows they don't trust us!

Thinking of how her father agreed to the other side's conditions when marrying into the Flame and Medicine Clans, Gu Xun'er also felt somewhat displeased.

After all, to marry her older brother Xiao Yan she needs nothing from the clan; she just needs to be able to wed him, yet those old fogies keep making excuses.

Now the excessive demands put forward by the Flame and Medicine Clans are actually gladly accepted by that bunch of old fogies!

Thinking of this, Gu Xun'er couldn't help but grind her silver teeth in anger.

Although she knows that, given her talent, wanting to marry will inevitably encounter many obstacles.

But she never imagined that her older brother Xiao Yan would have reached the Dou Saint realm at this age, yet those old fogies are still dissatisfied!

Um, opening that small world among the three great clans—if your Ancient Clan were the assassins, wouldn't it be even better to go and kill them?

Hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately scratched his head, looking somewhat bewilderedly at the speaker.

Upon hearing that, Gu Xun'er slightly rolled her eyes, then explained: 'The Flame and Medicine Clans know that if our Ancient Clan truly intended to wipe out the Flame Clan, they would certainly be unable to keep us outside the small world. So they simply abandoned the idea of repelling the enemy at the gate and instead chose to monitor our situation through the Space Wormhole.'

'If we wanted to annihilate the Flame Clan, we would certainly need to mobilize many experts from within the clan. Doing so would let the other two clans detect something amiss in our Ancient Realm, allowing them to prepare in advance. After all, if we could activate the grand formation early, and with the clan-protecting grand formation's support, plus the entire clan being on high alert beforehand...'

'At that point, even if my father went, trying to silently seal off the entire Flame Realm while slaughtering the Flame Clan would probably be impossible.'

And Xiao Yan, upon hearing Gu Xun'er's explanation, promptly nodded.

After all, a great clan like that surely has some hidden trump cards for clan protection.

Moreover, the Flame Clan's strength is already formidable; if they received advance warning of an incoming attack, and being on their own turf with the protection of the grand formation...

... even the Ancient Clan would likely find it difficult to take them down.

Thinking this through, Xiao Yan suddenly became curious: 'Then, for the marriage alliance with the Medicine Clan, which member of your clan is being sent?'

'Gu Hua, just like Qingyang, is one of the four great marshals of our Black Nirvana Army; his Dou Emperor bloodline grade reaches eight-pin, and his current strength is mid-level Half-Saint.'

Hearing that, Gu Xun'er ungrudgingly relayed this information.

But she then added: 'Originally, our clan intended to have Gu Hua marry the Medicine Clan's Yao Ling. However, the other side firmly refused, even declaring that unless I marry into the Medicine Clan, they absolutely will not allow Yao Ling to marry out.'

Saying this, Gu Xun'er's brows also slightly furrowed, feeling somewhat displeased.

And Xiao Yan, upon suddenly hearing that the Medicine Clan actually wants his girlfriend to marry over there, involuntarily clenched his fists, a flash of tension crossing his eyes.

After all, if the Ancient Clan's higher-ups actually agreed to that, what would he do?

'However, Xiao Yan older brother, rest assured—the clan ultimately refused this matter.'

Seeing his expression was off, Gu Xun'er immediately hurried to explain.

After all, if her older brother Xiao Yan misunderstood because of this, where could she go to reason?

Upon hearing that, Xiao Yan finally let out a big sigh, then relaxed his clenched fists, his brows unfurrowing.

But soon he curiously asked: 'Just what sort of person is Yao Ling, that the Medicine Clan and our own clan pay her such heed?'

Hearing his question, Gu Xun'er's eyes also flashed with a barely perceptible astonishment.

She then took a deep breath and gently explained: 'Yao Ling herself possesses only a modest Dou Emperor bloodline grade—barely eight-pin—and her current strength is merely eight-star Dou Venerable. However, her soul is quite different; it is said that, due to her special constitution, the Medicine Clan calls her the person most likely to cultivate her soul to the Emperor Realm on the Fighting Qi Continent.'

'Emperor Realm soul!'

The former's four light words from his mouth, however, were like four great mountains, almost pressing Xiao Yan so he could barely breathe.

After all, on the Dou Qi Continent, how many things related to the word "Emperor" are ordinary things?

And as he, whose soul was at the early stage of the Heavenly Realm, he clearly understood that after reaching the Heavenly Realm, the gap grew larger and larger.

That day, when he encountered the Vice Hall Master of the Soul Hall, he had once experienced that feeling.

At that time, he was almost unable to breathe from the pressure of the opponent's soul.

But that Soul Hall Vice Hall Master's soul was nothing more than the late stage of the Heavenly Realm.

It's hard to imagine, if a person's soul could step into the Emperor Realm, just how tremendous its power would be.

By then, even ordinary Six-Star, let alone Seven-Star Dou Sheng experts, would probably have to temporarily avoid its edge.

"No wonder the Medicine Clan's reaction is so great; if it were me, I likewise wouldn't let them go!"

Upon learning the situation of that Medicine Spirit, Xiao Yan also couldn't help but sigh.

But with just an Emperor Realm soul, I'm afraid that among the younger generation of the Ancient Clan, only his girlfriend Xun'er could possibly match it.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan also couldn't help but marvel at the strength of the foundation of these ancient races.