Chapter 1641: Only able to unleash the ultimate move

"What's wrong again?"

Just finished dealing with Xu Jie's matter, Lin Potian at the entrance sent word again, and Shi Song asked irritably, "Really, you don't even have time to catch your breath?"

Looking at the Formation Light Curtain, seeing Shi Song's grim expression, Lin Potian also said helplessly.

"Shī xiōng, this isn't my fault; the Nether Clan Old Ancestor has arrived—you definitely need to come over."

Huh???

Hearing this, Shi Song froze, then didn't say much more; the Nether Clan Old Ancestor personally rushed to Haotu Shijie, so he had to personally receive him no matter what.

"Okay, I'm coming now."

After ending the Formation, Shi Song immediately rushed to the entrance, not daring to delay along the way.

When Shi Song finally arrived at the entrance, he saw Lin Potian accompanying the Nether Clan Old Ancestor inside the main hall.

Unlike the Eternal Night Old Ancestor, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor appeared stern and unsmiling, his expression very rigid.

Lin Potian stood beside him, frankly feeling quite ill at ease.

Seeing Shi Song finally arrive, Lin Potian hurriedly rose to introduce him.

"Senior, this is my Shī xiōng; currently, all major and minor affairs of Haotu Shijie are temporarily handled by him."

Lin Potian had already briefly introduced some simple situations of Haotu Shijie; of course, only what could be said.

Otherwise, sitting together in silence wouldn't work, and the Nether Clan Old Ancestor merely gave a simple nod in response; basically, Lin Potian was the one doing all the talking.

As for Shi Song's name, he had already heard it from Lin Potian, so seeing Shi Song now held no surprise.

He nodded at Shi Song, and Shi Song also proactively clasped his hands in salute.

"Junior pays respects to Senior."

After all, he is an existence of the Ancestor Realm, so the proper demeanor must be maintained; Lin Potian seized the opportunity to speak directly.

"Shī xiōng, since you've come, I'll take my leave first; I still have plenty to do."

Huh???

Having said that, he bowed to the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, turned and ran straight away; watching Lin Potian's retreating back, Shi Song felt utterly bewildered.

What does this mean? I just arrived and you're already leaving; besides, what trivial matter could there be guarding the entrance?

Could it be that I'm supposed to be busy? However, Lin Potian left without looking back, and Shi Song could do nothing about it; moreover, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor was still standing before him, so Shi Song could only force a smile.

Originally he hadn't thought much of it, but as contact continued, Shi Song gradually began to feel a headache.

"Senior, would you like to tour Haotu Shijie at leisure, or go straight to our Dao Yi Shengdi?"

"To the Dao Yi Shengdi."

"Okay."

All the way accompanying the Nether Clan Old Ancestor toward the Dao Yi Shengdi, Shi Song also began to introduce the situation of Haotu Shijie along the road.

For example, the various customs of the Dao Yi Shengdi, etc. —basically just saying nice things.

In response to Shi Song's introduction, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's reply was just a single word: "Hmm."

Huh???

Watching the Nether Clan Old Ancestor seated in the cabin, not moving his buttocks at all from start to finish, Shi Song felt increasingly uneasy as he spoke.

Could you at least give some reaction?

Combining the previous situation and the identities of Luo Jiuyou and his companions, Shi Song guessed that the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's visit was likely about forming an alliance.

And forming an alliance with the Nether Clan would definitely be a good thing for Haotu Shijie, which is why Shi Song spared no effort.

But now, Shi Song gradually felt uncertain—was this guy really here to discuss alliance matters? He hadn't shown any indication along the way.

Faced with his words, he either gave a faint 'mm' or showed no reaction at all.

"Senior, how about we go to the Dao Yi Holy City to listen to a tune? This Dao Yi Holy City is the largest city in Haotu Shijie, and its top courtesan is still quite............."

Shi Song said this tentatively, but before he could finish, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, with a stern expression, said:

"What do you take this old man for?"

Huh???

Upon this, Shi Song froze, looking at the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's stern demeanor, somewhat confused—did this old guy not like that?

Moreover, he dared not offend the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, so Shi Song could only repeatedly apologize.

After much difficulty returning to the Dao Yi Shengdi, they strolled briefly within it, then came to the main hall, at which point the Nether Clan Old Ancestor finally spoke up voluntarily.

"'Earlier, our family's little brat came to your Haotu Shijie..................."

"'Yes, the noble young master got along well with our Elder Yè Chánglǎo.'"

Seeing the Nether Clan Old Ancestor voluntarily speak so much, Shi Song actually felt a surge of excitement.

At last he's speaking—now he finally understands why Lin Potian had rushed off so anxiously earlier.

Being with this Nether Clan Old Ancestor is truly unpleasant.

But as he spoke, Shi Song felt something was off again.

All that could be heard was the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's unchanged expression as he spoke in a deadpan tone.

"'I don't care what that brat told you; at present, the matter of an alliance between my Nether Clan and your Haotu Shijie is still pure fantasy—do you understand?'"

"'This......... Senior, what do you mean by that?'"

"'Don't you understand? Your Haotu Shijie is now hostile to both the Demon Clan and the Imperial Palace; if my Nether Clan allied with your Haotu Shijie, it would mean facing those two major powers.'"

"'Although I don't know why that old ghost Yongye agreed to your Haotu Shijie, once up against the Demon Clan and the Imperial Palace, I'll speak bluntly—what kind of role could your Haotu Shijie possibly play?'"

"'The main strength still has to rely on my Nether Clan and Yongye, so no matter how you look at it, this isn't a profitable deal.'"

From the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's words, Shi Song gathered that this old fellow wasn't here to discuss an alliance; he seemed more like he'd come specifically to warn them.

In short, it means that no matter what Luo Jiuyou said or promised earlier, since he didn't nod in approval, the Nether Clan simply won't acknowledge it.

As for that, Shi Song naturally wouldn't argue with the Nether Clan Old Ancestor; provoking an Ancestor Realm existence would be extremely unwise.

He could only nod repeatedly; seeing Shi Song like that, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor also stopped saying anything and fell silent again.

The atmosphere in the hall was a bit awkward; in the end, it was Shi Song who broke the silence, asking whether they should arrange lodging for the Nether Clan Old Ancestor so he could rest.

To that, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor did not refuse.

After personally settling the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, Shi Song returned to the hall and happened to bump into the Fifth Elder, Tian Nong, who was waiting for him there.

"Junior Brother, how did you come here?"

"Senior Brother, I heard the Nether Clan Old Ancestor has arrived; how is he?"

"What else could it be? They came to warn us."

After briefly explaining the matter, once the words were spoken, Shi Song's eyes rolled and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"An alliance with the Nether Clan is indeed beneficial to our Haotu World, and what the Nether Clan Old Ancestor just said also makes sense; the Demon Clan and the Human Emperor Palace each have two Ancestor Realm experts, so relying solely on the Eternal Night Old Ancestor might be too much for one person to handle."

"Now it seems I have no choice but to unleash my ultimate move."

"Huh???"