Chapter 350: Preparing for War

Just as Xiao Han and the others expected, not long after Xiao Xuan left, an envoy from the Ancient Clan appeared before him.

"Elder Gu Dao, we meet again!" Xiao Han said with a brilliant smile.

He and Gu Dao could already be considered old acquaintances, so they did not stand on ceremony when speaking.

However, Gu Dao had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with Xiao Han at this moment; after the greeting, he immediately got to the point.

"Vice Pavilion Master Su, I have come to invite you to visit our Ancient Clan; our Clan Leader has important matters to discuss." Gu Dao's expression was solemn, with a hint of urgency hidden beneath.

"Important matters?" Xiao Han shook his head and said, "I cannot get involved in the affairs of your Ancient Race."

Gu Dao was taken aback and asked in astonishment, "Vice Pavilion Master Su already knows?"

Their Ancient Clan had only just received the big news stirred up by the Soul Clan, and they had immediately sent someone to make contact without stopping. With such a small time gap, how could the intelligence have already reached the Ice Saint?

"The Ancient Clan is likely preparing to invite me to form an alliance to resist the Soul Clan together, right?" Xiao Han said calmly.

Gu Dao lobbied, "Vice Pavilion Master Su has a deep grudge against the Soul Hall. If the Soul Hall is allowed to grow, the future development of Langya Pavilion in the Central Plains will inevitably be affected."

"If we unite to destroy the Soul Hall, wouldn't that be a great thing for the Ice Saint?"

Gu Dao believed that the task of persuading the Ice Saint to join forces with the various clans was relatively simple; the other party was not a fool and would naturally understand that the destruction of the Ancient Race would absolutely not be a good thing for Langya Pavilion.

Moreover, given the Ice Saint's notoriously capricious personality, he would never miss an opportunity to deal a heavy blow to the Soul Hall.

However, to Gu Dao's disappointment and surprise, Xiao Han wore a troubled expression and shook his head unwillingly: "Apologies, although this is a great opportunity, please forgive this Pavilion Master for being unable to help."

"Unable to help?" Gu Dao stared at Xiao Han suspiciously. With the other party's strength, was there truly anything in the Dou Qi Continent that could make him unable to help?

Xiao Han then explained: "Does Elder Gu Dao remember the matter regarding my martial nephew?"

Gu Dao suddenly realized, but what followed was deep disappointment. Just kidding—if they had the ability to pull teeth from the tiger's mouth of the Soul Hall, they wouldn't be so nervous now.

Just as Gu Dao thought the alliance was about to fall through, Xiao Han changed his tone: "However, although I cannot take action personally, the other experts of my Langya Pavilion may be able to contribute a little effort."

"Truly?" Gu Dao was overjoyed. Although his main target was the Ice Saint, a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, the other experts of Langya Pavilion were also powerful forces needed by the alliance.

Xiao Han nodded, "Naturally, it is not a lie."

"Then, please have Langya Pavilion send a representative to the Ancient Clan at that time," Gu Dao said as he stood up solemnly.

"Our clan will await your arrival."

After Gu Dao left, Xiao Han restrained his smile. His figure flickered, and the next instant, he suddenly appeared in the hall on the other side.

Scanning the room, only about twenty figures were sparsely seated in the entire hall. Yet, these mere twenty people were the final foundation and the most powerful combat strength of Langya Pavilion.

Except for the two people arranged to go to Sound Valley and the few little ones like Xiao Wu, all the Dou Sheng of Langya Pavilion were present.

Slightly adjusting his state, Xiao Han said with a cold expression:

"I believe you all know the purpose of summoning you here today."

Hearing this, the others nodded in unison. Not long ago, Xiao Han had taken the time to distribute the intelligence on the Soul Hall to all the Dou Sheng experts in Langya Pavilion; one only needed to think for a moment to understand the underlying meaning.

Xiao Han continued: "The Soul Hall and we have always been at odds; a war will break out between the two sides sooner or later."

"Moreover, you all know my identity as this Pavilion Master."

As the absolute top brass of Langya Pavilion, Xiao Han's identity as a Descendant of the Xiao Clan had long been disclosed to them. The Soul Hall was the number one mortal enemy of all Xiao Clan Members; for this reason alone, their Pavilion Master would not stand by and watch during this turmoil.

"To tell you the truth, the Soul Hall is currently powerful. If we fight alone, I fear Langya Pavilion could at most only inflict some wounds on them, and in the end, it would only result in our destruction."

Xiao Han did not utter any grand words, merely stating the disparity in strength between the two sides.

"Therefore..."

"An alliance with the Ancient Race to resist the Soul Hall together is imperative!"

Xiao Han's words received unanimous agreement from the others. This might be the best opportunity; if they didn't seize it, it would be intolerable!

"The relevant matters will be handled by the Vice Pavilion Master, who will go to the Ancient Clan to negotiate. Please be prepared; this time, we are going to give the Soul Hall a big one," Xiao Han said, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile that made one's hair stand on end.

Hearing this, everyone could not help but reveal knowing smiles. They believed that this "big one" would make the Soul Hall remember it for eternity.

………

Several days later.

"You must be careful when you go to the Ancient Clan this time," Xiao Han could not help but urge.

Yi Huang rolled her eyes, glanced at him with her beautiful eyes, and said helplessly: "I should be the one saying this to you."

"You, who could come up with such an arrogant plan to break into the Soul Hall alone, seem to be the least qualified person to say this."

"There is no other way; I am in a hurry to break through to the Emperor Realm Soul, otherwise, I might suffer a significant loss during the great war!" Xiao Han sheepishly defended himself.

"You always have your reasons!" Yi Huang did not pursue the matter further. She also understood that with Xiao Han's strength, the few people in the Soul Hall were really not much to look at.

"Don't get yourself trapped again." After casually giving this advice, Yi Huang unfurled a pair of massive cyan-red bone wings behind her, and a tremendous pressure rushed toward him.

"Has your bloodline purity increased again?" Seeing this, Xiao Han smiled.

Yi Huang possessed a portion of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's bloodline. Although this bloodline was not very thick, she was still half a Magic Beast. As her strength increased, her bloodline became more refined. Such pressure was already no less than that of the pure Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan member named Lei Huang whom he had fought before.

Yi Huang proudly held her head high, "I am a Ninth-Grade Alchemist; wanting to purify my own bloodline is easy."

However, her mood quickly dampened. If it weren't for the fact that it was difficult to improve her cultivation in a short time, she wouldn't have bothered with the idea of enhancing her strength by increasing her bloodline concentration. If she had a choice, she would not want to have anything to do with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.

The two did not communicate much more. Yi Huang flapped her wings, and in an instant, she turned into a cyan stream of light and disappeared into the horizon.

"Soul Hall..."

"I hope you can withstand my fury," Xiao Han muttered to himself, and the surrounding space unconsciously began to solidify.

………

Dou Qi Continent, Wilderness Domain.

Huang Jingtian stared at the letter in his hand, silent for a long time. Finally, he raised his head, a flash of a smile appearing in his eyes.

"This guy, he only thinks of me when he wants to fight someone."

"However, what is this opportunity mentioned in the letter?"

"Forget it." Huang Jingtian smiled and shook his head, "I'll just treat it as going out to clear my mind."

"Someone come!"

………

Wan Kui Sect.

"Hah!" Jiang Yu looked at the jade slip in his hand in surprise, and said with great interest: "Is there finally a chance to repay that favor?"

Debts of favor are the hardest to repay; he had finally caught an opportunity, so he would clear the account first, so as not to be a step behind when cooperating in the future.

"However, what exactly is the matter that requires me?"

………

Inside a slightly gloomy great hall.

"Has the final decisive battle mentioned by the Ancestor arrived so quickly?" Xiao Wuye stroked his chin, secretly calculating the power he could mobilize.

"It doesn't seem to be enough!" Xiao Wuye cast his gaze toward a certain place in the distance, revealing a malicious smile, then his figure merged into the surrounding shadows and he snuck toward the outside world.

Just like this, many of Xiao Han's connections gathered toward Langya Pavilion without the world being aware of it.