Chapter 264: Plans After Breaking Through

Xiao Han looked at the group of four before him, who were pale-faced, with a look of guilt, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Fortunately, he had withdrawn from the sensation of breaking through in time; otherwise, had it lasted any longer, a few of the high-level members of Langya Pavilion would likely have perished.

Yi Huang and the others were also experiencing the might of a Nine-Star Dou Saint for the first time; such powerful strength, capable of severely injuring four Mid-Stage Dou Saints with mere aura alone, was beyond what an ordinary person could imagine.

At the same time, they felt fortunate that their Langya Pavilion had also produced someone with this power capable of wiping out a clan single-handedly, a strength that was not bad even among the Ancient Races.

"You bastard are simply a freak!" Ye Jianxin wanted to express his sentiments, but having only focused on cultivation back then, his cultural education was subpar, so he could only squeeze out this one sentence.

"Hehe~" Xiao Han smiled sheepishly, then turned his gaze toward Jing Tianlin Jing.

Staring at the face that was extremely similar to that of Ye Jianxin's late wife, Lin Jing, he frowned and asked, "Who is this..."

Before receiving an answer, he seemed to perceive something and looked at Yun Lei Jing Ling with astonishment, "You actually have others who were able to survive?"

This aura was eighty percent similar to the latter, so Xiao Han recognized it quickly.

And Jing Tianlin Jing was also curiously sizing up this Great Emperor Inheritor who was so highly regarded by Yun Lei Jing Ling.

"Alright!" Feeling uncomfortable, Yun Lei Jing Ling interrupted directly, "We can talk about other things later."

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Sitting in his familiar seat after a long time, Xiao Han asked a question that worried him the most:

"Has the matter of the Ling Clan spread?" Although the Ling Clan was isolated from the world, under normal circumstances, even those from other Ancient Races did not know much about the Ling Clan's intelligence.

However, he could not guarantee that the Ling Clan's anomaly would not be noticed by others.

"No!" Yi Huang shook her head, then blinked, "But there is one survivor from the Ling Clan; would you like to meet her?"

"Hm?" Xiao Han subconsciously questioned, "How is that possible?"

Since the Soul Clan dared to make a move, they were certainly aiming for total extermination; how could anyone possibly survive?

It could only be said that such a talent skill of Jing Tianlin Jing was truly a bug; even if it could only allow a Soul Body to escape, a move that could save a life in such a desperate situation was simply a miracle!

It was because of this that Yi Huang and the others were so relaxed now, because in the eyes of the Soul Clan, Ling Yi was already a dead person; as long as she did not appear in public, there was no need to worry about safety.

After listening to the account from Yi Huang and the others, Xiao Han could only admire that Ice Spirit Great Emperor in his heart; if merely an origin avatar could exert such miraculous means, how powerful must their true strength be.

"Since that is the case..." Xiao Han mused:

"The next step should be to lie low and wait for the right moment."

"I think you had better find some trouble for that Soul Clan!" At this moment, Yun Lei Jing Ling, who had been silent on the side, spoke up.

"Hm?"

"Is there anything unusual?" Xiao Han asked, looking at the former.

"That Soul Clan very likely has the presence of three Nine-Star Dou Saints!" Yun Lei Jing Ling said with a serious face.

Xiao Han's expression changed drastically, "Three?"

Apart from Hun Tiandi and Void Swallowing Flame, could the Soul Clan possibly have other power they could utilize?

No, thinking of this, Xiao Han recalled a certain place he had overlooked...

"It seems you have realized it too." Catching a glimpse of Xiao Han's knowing expression, Yun Lei Jing Ling continued:

"According to what this fellow said..." He gestured toward Jing Tianlin Jing beside him,

"During the battle in the Spirit Realm, there was a member of the Blood Demon Clan in the Soul Clan's team with a strength of at least the Seven-Star Dou Saint level."

"Having experienced that battle and absorbed a large amount of the life force and blood of experts, this person's strength will definitely have a further surge."

"If it happens again..."

Yun Lei Jing Ling's tone carried a fierce coldness, "That animal really could reach the Nine-Star level."

Xiao Han put away his previously nonchalant demeanor, his expression serious, and the unconsolidated cultivation aura drifted from his side, raising an intense chill.

Then he shook his head helplessly: "It is not easy to make a move against such a person."

Not to mention a High-level Dou Saint, even someone like Hun Miesheng, a Six-Star Dou Saint, had always been hiding in the shadows to cultivate, making him extremely difficult to find; waiting for an opportunity to deal with the opponent was pure fantasy.

"No!" Yun Lei Jing Ling said calmly, "Have you forgotten about the experts of the other Ancient Races?"

Xiao Han was stunned, then immediately realized, rubbing his chin with a serious expression: "This matter is likely not easy to execute!"

Xiao Han understood the former's meaning very clearly: it was to use the matter of Ling Yi to make a point, using the example of the Ling Clan to warn the various Ancient Races who were lost in a false sense of security.

Once the other five clans united, no matter how strong the Soul Clan was, they would only be left to regret it!

But this was easier said than done.

The Ancient Races were too confident in their own strength, to the point of blindness.

In the original story, the destruction of the Ling Clan initially did not stir up any ripples at all; some from other Ancient Races even thought they had moved in a hurry, and even the Ancient Clan did not think the Ling Clan had been wiped out.

Only years later, when no trace of the Ling Clan had been found, did they gradually begin to get nervous.

There was no other reason, because in their view, destroying the Ling Clan was something even the Ancient Clan would find difficult to do silently, so how could any other force have done it.

And when the same thing happened to the Shi Clan later, it was only when the other Ancient Races connected the two that their vigilance was raised to the peak.

Returning to the topic, if Xiao Han and the others wanted to use Ling Yi to unite the various Ancient Races, just explaining her resurrection would be a troublesome matter.

Not to mention that the others might not necessarily believe it; after all, forging intelligence was not a difficult task.

Once the news leaked, the Soul Clan would likely strike in advance, and at that time, Xiao Han and Langya Pavilion would not be able to block an attack from the Soul Clan.

Since Xiao Han had his own considerations, the others said no more.

Yun Lei Jing Ling asked skeptically: "So..."

"What is your plan?"

A cold light flashed in Xiao Han's eyes:

"The Soul Clan will not just strike at the Ling Clan; the moment they make a move against the Shi Clan, that will be the opportunity!"

The strength of the Ling Clan and the Shi Clan differed too greatly from the other four Ancient Races; with the former already destroyed, the latter would not have many peaceful days left.

As for the cruelty of sacrificing an Ancient Race, Xiao Han could only say he would do his best when the time came; perhaps there might be a chance to expose the true face of the Soul Clan while trying to minimize the losses of the Shi Clan.

However, that would depend on whether the people of the Shi Clan were willing to grant him their trust.

If they are unwilling, Xiao Han naturally will not lower himself to curry favor, he only needs to ensure that the Xiao Clan and Langya Pavilion remain in an invincible position.

"Then you must be careful not to overplay your hand!"

Yi Huang, who was to the side, was somewhat worried; causing trouble right under the noses of the Soul Clan and disrupting their plans was simply audacious!

"Perhaps I should go and pay a visit to the other Ancient Races!" A glimmer of light flashed in Xiao Han's eyes as he spoke in a slightly lighter tone.

He still remembered that the Gu, Lei, and Yan clans had each given him a token that would allow him to enter their respective clans smoothly; perhaps now was the time for them to come in handy.

"I suggest you spread the news that something has happened to the Ling Clan!"

Just as Xiao Han was making up his mind, Jingtian Lin Jing, who had not spoken until now, said calmly.

Xiao Han followed the voice and looked at that familiar face, feeling a great deal of emotion, before revealing a gentle smile:

"Please, Elder Lin Jing, speak your mind!"

"The news cannot be kept under wraps!" Jingtian Lin Jing had a playful look on her face, and her stunningly beautiful features wore a hint of ruthlessness that was out of character: "At the very least, it will cause some trouble for that Soul Clan."

Once the news of the incident with the Ling Clan spread, regardless of how other forces reacted, as long as someone could be stirred to take precautions, the original intention would have been achieved.

"Then let's do it that way!" Xiao Han nodded in agreement, and the others also acted according to the plans that had long been arranged.

The machine that was Langya Pavilion, which had been quiet for two years, began to operate quietly once again.