Chapter 1222

Seeing that not a single person from our family who entered had come out, the Lei and Shi clans hiding in the distance also felt their hearts sink, then they immediately revealed themselves and looked toward the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, saying, "Hall Master, what exactly happened in there? Why have all of our family members not come out as well?"

Also "our family" -> "our family". The speaker is likely from Lei or Shi clan? Actually they say "we family people". So they refer to their own family/clan. We'll translate as "our clan". We'll keep generic.

Now translation: "Seeing that not a single person from our family who went in had come out, the Lei and Shi clan members hiding in the distance also felt their hearts sink, then they immediately appeared and looked toward the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, saying: 'Hall Master, what exactly happened inside? Why did none of our clan members come out?'"

We need to keep it concise but faithful.

Exactly, why?

Seeing the Lei and Shi clans step forward to ask, others also gained confidence and hurriedly came forward to ask as well.

You don't need to say it; none of us expected that the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire would secretly advance to Seven-star Dou Sheng, and everyone inside has already died beneath it. No matter how much we argue, we can't save those people.

Seeing the crowd gathering, Hun Mie Sheng furrowed his brow slightly, then directly spoke out their fate.

Now translation: "Seeing the crowd gathering, Hun Mie Sheng frowned slightly, then directly spoke out their fate."

What?! Seven-star Dou Sheng?!

As soon as the previous speaker's words fell, the experts from the Lei and Shi clans providing external support, along with the other experts from various forces of the Zhongzhou Continent, were suddenly shocked, and Man Lian couldn't believe it as he looked toward the Hall Master of the Soul Hall.

Given the context, after the previous speaker's words, the Lei and Shi clans' external responders and other Zhongzhou Continent forces were shocked, and Man Lian couldn't believe it as he looked toward the Hall Master.

Now translation: "As soon as the speaker's words fell, the Lei and Shi clans' external responders and the other Zhongzhou Continent forces were suddenly shocked, and Man Lian couldn't believe it, looking toward the Hall Master of the Soul Hall."

Hun Mie Sheng, however, paid no attention to their reactions; after speaking, he immediately turned a grim gaze toward Xiao Yan, who had been flung out at the very moment the spatial passage completely closed.

This brat, I hit him with my full-force strike, so why is he still able to walk out of that demonic fire space?

But just after he finished speaking, Hun Mie Sheng's body suddenly stalled, then he quickly scanned the field; at this moment, he discovered that Gu Xun'er of the Gu clan seemed not to have come out.

No way, could it be...

However, just as the Hall Master of the Soul Hall had guessed that possibility, Xiao Yan immediately walked forward, face full of resentment, pointing at him and shouting loudly: "Hun Mie Sheng, I never expected you, a despicable villain, to still be using underhanded tactics at the last moment. Because you and that Soul Devil Old Man—one deliberately pushed away the South Sea Elder, the other took the opportunity to attack us—now Xun'er has been completely left inside!"

What?!

Hearing those words, Gu Nanhai, who was beside himself, helpless because Gu Xun'er hadn't emerged from the demonic fire space, was suddenly greatly startled.

Not to mention others, even the Soul Devil Old Man's face instantly showed a look of astonishment.

Their goal wasn't to keep Xiao Yan inside, was it?

What on earth is Hun Mie Sheng up to?!

Thinking about the possible consequences of Gu Xun'er's disappearance, the Soul Devil Old Man couldn't help but curse Hun Mie Sheng's entire immediate family.

But despite the cursing, he still directed his questioning gaze at the latter, demanding an answer.

Seeing the former look over, the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, considering the other's status, could only helplessly spread his hands, indicating that it wasn't what he wanted to do, but an accident.

At the same time, upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Gu Nanhai quickly replayed the situation in his mind.

He then discovered that the Soul Devil Old Man was a Five-star Peak Dou Sheng; even though he had been desperately trying to escape the demonic fire space earlier, the sky is so vast that it's unlikely he would have simply slammed straight into him.

Moreover, it was just too coincidental—he happened to bump him into the spatial passage.

Upon realizing this, Gu Nanhai jumped up and shouted: "You damned Soul Clan, how dare you lay hands on our Miss, a junior! You're utterly shameless. Moreover, I see your Soul Clan is living too comfortably, wanting the Gu Clan to teach you how to behave!"

The members of the Yan and Yao clans, upon hearing this, also quickly hid Huo Xuan and Yao Tian behind them, their faces full of vigilance as they looked toward the Soul Devil Old Man and the Hall Master of the Soul Hall.

Previously, although the several great clans had poor relations and fought each other daily, this was limited only to peers or those strong individuals.

As for the younger generation, everyone had an unspoken agreement not to attack.

After all, every clan has juniors, and no one wants their juniors to encounter trouble when they go out for training.

Now that the Soul Clan has broken this tacit understanding, how could they not be vigilant?

Soul Clan members, our Miss is currently trapped in the demonic fire space and cannot come out; since this was caused by you, you should first come with me to the Gu Clan to see how the clan leader will deal with you.

Not long after Xiao Yan spoke the reason why Gu Xun'er couldn't emerge from the demonic fire space, a low, angry voice rang out across this sky.

As the voice sounded, a figure silently appeared before everyone.

Upon closer inspection, they saw this person wearing a cyan robe, with crane-white hair and a youthful face, giving off an air of immortal grace.

However, at this moment, a hint of anger hung on his fair face, his gaze fixed directly on the Soul Devil Old Man and the Hall Master of the Soul Hall.

'Gu Dao.' Seeing him appear, Gu Nanhai quickly stepped forward and slightly bowed, as if wanting to say something.

However, Gu Dao lightly waved his hand, expressionless, saying: 'You yourself immediately return to the clan to apologize to the clan leader; as for other matters, you have no say, go.'

That's good.

Although Gu Dao rudely told him to scram back, Gu Nanhai could only helplessly cup his hands, then with a sweeping motion directly sucked the distant Xiao Yan over.

After that, he grabbed Xiao Yan's collar and shot eastward at extreme speed!

As for why he had to take Xiao Yan away, it was because among those present, Xiao Yan was the last to come out, and also the only one who last saw Xun'er; naturally he needed to bring this informed person to see the clan leader.

After all, the disappearance of their precious daughter is such a major matter; Gu Nanhai knows with his toes that their clan leader will certainly not let it rest!

'Gu Dao, one of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan, a Seven-star Peak Dou Sheng powerhouse—I never expected the Gu Clan to have also sent you to assist Gu Nanhai and the others.'

Upon seeing the suddenly appearing cyan-robed elder, the Soul Devil Old Man's face showed a hint of gravity and wariness; simultaneously, he and the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, facing him, dared not make the slightest move, only able to watch helplessly as Xiao Yan was taken away by Gu Nanhai.

Moreover, he never expected that upon emerging, he would have to confront such a troublesome figure head-on.

You must know, Gu Dao's strength is a full two star levels above his!

And within the Dou Sheng realm, two major star levels, and since you cannot reduce the gap in your Dou Qi with other means, you'll basically just get slapped to death by a few blows.

'Whether I come out or not isn't important; what matters is that you come with me.'

Gu Dao, hearing the Soul Devil Old Man's words, immediately also calmly turned his gaze toward him.

At the very moment his words sounded, he hesitated not at all, directly spreading his hands to grasp the Soul Devil Old Man and the Hall Master of the Soul Hall respectively.

It looks like he intends to take the two back to report.

After all, Gu Xun'er being left in the demonic fire space is ninety-nine percent certain to be dead, and given such a major incident, if he doesn't bring people back to draw the clan leader's wrath, the unfortunate ones would likely be him and Gu Nanhai.

'Hmm, they may have issues, but it's not up to your Gu Clan to settle them. I think you should just go back alone. As for the Soul Devil and Hun Mie Sheng, it's better for me to take them back.'

At the instant Gu Dao made his move, a figure shouldering a dark-red ghost-headed great blade suddenly appeared before the Soul Devil Old Man and the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, mouth twitching as he spoke.

This figure, appearing suddenly again, instantly drew everyone's attention.

But when the crowd looked, they immediately discovered that this person's pupils were an eerie crimson, like a sea of blood.

At the same time, his whole body exuded a blood-killing aura, causing everyone present to involuntarily frown.

Even some weaker individuals, once that blood-killing aura permeated their nostrils, their eyes instantly turned bloodshot, a killing intent suddenly rising from their hearts for no reason, vaguely causing their emotions to lose control as they lunged at those nearby!

Holy shit, are you all crazy?!

Seeing this, others felt shocked and simultaneously hurriedly retreated far away, only daring to stop and watch after running a thousand li.

However, some unlucky ones didn't have time to flee and were directly beaten by those nearby to a half-dead state, falling helplessly down; some were even killed on the spot by the sudden attack.

"Hun Sha."

And when Gu Dao saw the person coming, his brow furrowed slightly.

But soon, he said in a deep voice: "Hun Sha, you four Devil Saints of the Soul Clan are only at late Seven-Star level; if I spend some time, I can still deal with you. So I advise you, it's best to hand those two over to me."

"Hahaha, Old Gu Dao, although your strength is slightly above mine, defeating me is not that easy."

As for that threat, Hun Sha showed no fear at all; he simply placed the broadsword on his shoulder onto his hand and lightly patted it, then continued: "And I think, before you defeat me, those two Hun Mo are already enough to run back to the clan."

"In that case, Hun Sha, we two can only settle this with our fists. It's been hundreds of years since we last fought; I see you've remained at late Seven-Star Dou Saint, with little progress. If it weren't for your Soul Clan's Four Devil Saints relying on numbers, my Gu Clan's Three Immortals would not fear you at all!"

Seeing that the other party truly had no intention of handing over Hun Mo the elder and Hun Mie Sheng to let him return and report, Gu Dao's eyes instantly turned cold.

"Hmph, do you really think I'm afraid of you? If it weren't for our Soul Clan's Four Devil Saints being more numerous, thus receiving fewer resources on average than your Gu Clan's Three Immortals, I would have already broken through to the Seven-Star peak."

Hearing the other party's arrogantly outrageous words, Hun Sha's expression instantly turned somewhat unsightly.

Since their Soul Clan's plan has already begun, most of the collected Dou Emperor bloodlines have been stored by the clan leader for future use by the Void Lord; otherwise, with the help of those Dou Emperor bloodlines, he would have already broken through to a higher level. (End of chapter)