Chapter 2608: Origin Soul Is Here

Huang Lao's move, nobody had anticipated, let alone reacted.

Just a moment ago they were speaking calmly, and the next second they suddenly burst into killing.

Even the Profound Vein Grand Elder, facing this finger-light shooting straight at him, could do nothing but stare wide-eyed for a moment.

Finally, under the horrified gaze of the Profound Vein Grand Elder, that finger-light pierced his brow without pause.

The destructive power it contained not only instantly annihilated his soul, but also tore his flesh body into pieces.

Facing Huang Lao, who is the Present Era's Strongest, the Profound Vein Grand Elder's Ancient Immortal Realm cultivation was utterly unable to resist; the gap was too great.

Watching the Grand Elder vaporize on the spot, the other Profound Vein people present all stared dumbfounded.

They kill over a disagreement? Is there any law left? Do they still talk about reason?

Though they thought that, with so many people present, nobody dared to actually talk to Huang Lao about law.

At the same time, Huang Lao's gaze turned toward the Profound Vein Second Elder.

Just now he was standing beside the Grand Elder; now that the Grand Elder is dead, it naturally falls to him next.

Sensing Huang Lao's indifferent gaze, the Second Elder blinked, "What are you looking at me for? I didn't say anything just now."

He couldn't help complaining inwardly, but his action was completely spontaneous.

Before Huang Lao could speak, the Second Elder respectfully offered up his own Origin Soul with both hands.

"Upper Tribe above, this is my Origin Soul; please accept it, Upper Tribe."

"Oh, you're willing to join my Human Race?"

"Upper Tribe, take note: I have always leaned toward the Human Race, but being weak and having little say..."

Huh???

Seeing the Second Elder's respectful demeanor and his string of words, the other Profound Vein people present all went blank.

Weren't you and the Grand Elder just the ones who were most enthusiastic earlier?

You said that even if you were torn apart, you would never surrender to the Human Race; if you have the ability, just kill everyone in the Profound Vein.

At that time, the Profound Vein people were still fired up by those words.

And now you're saying this?

Not only the Profound Vein people, but even the few Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders nearby all wore strange expressions.

So this is what the Profound Vein is like? Where is your backbone that you keep talking about?

Only Huang Lao didn't care about anything else, looking at the two Origin Souls taken out on the spot by the Second Elder, he smiled and said.

"You know how to read the times."

"Heh, those who don't know the times are already dead."

"This is my sincere words."

"Alright, having handed over your Origin Soul, step back; next."

"Yes."

Having received the Second Elder's Origin Soul, Huang Lao waved his hand, signaling him to step back, then turned his gaze to the next person.

Facing Huang Lao's gaze, the Third Elder was also very straightforward.

He is inarticulate, not as eloquent as the Second Elder; he directly took out two Origin Souls and then held them high above his head.

Although he said nothing, the meaning was already very clear.

"Good."

With the Second Elder, the Third Elder taking the lead, the other Profound Vein people also became much more obedient.

Soon they had collected all the Origin Souls.

After the Profound Vein people had left, Huang Lao put away the Origin Souls, turned to the few Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders, and asked.

"Is this what you called 'rather die than submit'?"

As soon as he said that, the few Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders instantly felt utterly wronged.

"No, senior, they weren't saying that just now."

"Yeah, these dogs, they put on one act to your face and another behind your back; they're faking it."

"They really weren't saying that before; senior, believe me."

The few Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders were angry to the point of itching teeth; this Profound Vein line's dogs were completely just putting on an act for them.

Before coming to the Human Race, they each regarded death as homecoming; after coming to the Human Race, they each turned into dead dogs.

Where is your backbone now? Where did the promised backbone go?

In their hearts they felt stifled and resentful.

However, Huang Lao was just teasing them with a sentence, not pursuing it further; instead, he shifted the topic and pointed to Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping, saying.

"These two juniors of mine will enter the Heavenly Pool this time; for now, you Heavenly Spirit Tribe should listen to them."

Upon hearing that, the few Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders looked at Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping.

Naturally they could see at a glance that the two only had Immortal Realm cultivation, too weak.

But they showed no surprise, after all, they themselves were inadequate; who let others have a strong backing?

Now that the whole tribe has handed over their Origin Souls, Huang Lao telling them to listen to whoever means they can only listen to that person.

So the few Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders also hurriedly nodded in agreement.

After arranging matters concerning Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping, Huang Lao then let the few elders leave.

After everyone left, returning to the rear courtyard, Huang Lao again gave Xu Jie a portion of the collected Origin Souls.

And he said with earnest words.

"Keep it safe; if even this can't preserve your life, then..."

"I'll just bang my head to death."

Before Huang Lao could finish speaking, Xu Jie spoke up, holding the primal god-soul of someone's clan; if he couldn't still manage this, then he wouldn't be Xu Lao San.

However, Zhao Zhengping beside him also bluntly chimed in.

"No need, I'll give my junior brother a quick death."

Huh???

Upon hearing this, Huang Lao, Ye Zhangqing, and Xu Jie all turned their gazes toward Zhao Zhengping.

"You're sick, damn it—you want me to give you a quick death?"

Xu Jie couldn't help but gnash his teeth, producing a creaking sound.

Although he was still worried about those two junior brothers, he had done everything he could.

He had originally planned to stay with them a bit longer, anyway there was nothing urgent about returning to the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens.

But just three days later, when the Heavenly Spirit Tribe's affairs had barely stabilized, Huang Lao received a transmission from the Heavenly Family Ancestor.

The message was simple: "Old Man Huang, save me."

Upon receiving this transmission, Huang Lao froze on the spot—had something happened to the Heavenly Family Ancestor's side?

Even Zhao Tianqing and Tianhe, the two Vice Palace Masters of the Heavenly Palace working together, couldn't take that royal court?

Not knowing the specifics, when Huang Lao tried to contact the Heavenly Family Ancestor again, he found he couldn't get through at all.

"Something happened."

Frowning, Huang Lao hesitated little and immediately decided to lead people to the rescue.

After informing Ye Zhangqing of the matter, Huang Lao finally said.

"I'll leave some trusted people with you; you brat, just stay in the Heavenly Spirit Tribe for now—returning with so few people to the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens would actually be dangerous, whereas staying in the Heavenly Spirit Tribe is safer."

"Wait until I settle this, and I'll come back to get you."

Huang Lao didn't plan to take Ye Zhangqing along, after all even the Heavenly Family Ancestor's side was in danger, so Ye Zhangqing going would surely be the same.

By then Huang Lao might not even be able to protect him, so he planned to let Ye Zhangqing stay in the Heavenly Spirit Tribe.

After all, looking at the present situation, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe is indeed the safest place.