#709 - Your position is my position

The first to emerge from the coffin was an old man in a black robe. His face was gaunt, as if he had no flesh and blood, only a layer of skin stretched over his bones.

His eyes were cloudy and dull, as if he had no soul. However, as time passed, his eyes gradually became more agile, and a bit of vitality returned to them.

He seemed to only then notice the two people in front of him. He bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Lord Nihility!"

Then, he nodded slightly to Hun Tiandi: "Clan Leader."

A trace of dissatisfaction flashed in Hun Tiandi's bright eyes. In the eyes of many clansmen, the importance of Void Flame was even greater than him, the Clan Leader.

However, Hun Yao didn't think there was anything wrong with this. The four of them were of a very high generation, much older than Hun Tiandi. In their eyes, Hun Tiandi was a very promising junior.

But Void Flame was different. His history was almost synonymous with the Hun clan. The combined age of the four of them was only a fraction of Void Flame's. Void Flame was both a superior and their elder.

Although Hun Tiandi was slightly dissatisfied, he didn't show it. He said softly:

"The plan has reached its most critical moment. The Ancient Jade is about to be collected. When that time comes, I'll trouble the ancestors to lend me a hand."

Hun Yao nodded: "This is the meaning of our existence. It is our honor to burn the last of our life force for the great cause of our clan."

A hoarse voice also came from behind him: "It's been a thousand years. Is this moment finally coming?"

"I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time," said Hun Yuansheng.

"Ancestors, there is still some time before the final battle. You can wander around the Hun realm and see the current Hun clan. But please don't reveal your existence. There may be a guest coming in a few days," Hun Tiandi said softly.

"A guest?"

Void Flame explained: "The plan has deviated slightly, so we found an ally: the Xiao clan."

Are you sure you're not kidding me? The four of us died in battle against the Xiao clan back then!

Hun Yuantian immediately expressed his dissatisfaction. In his sunken eyes, flames seemed to be dancing:

"Has the Xiao clan not been destroyed yet? And they even have the strength to become our ally? The thought of joining hands with our enemies fills me with resentment."

Hun Shengtian also echoed: "This makes me feel like my death was meaningless."

Hun Tiandi patiently did ideological work for these old antiques:

"It was meaningful. If it weren't for that battle a thousand years ago, how could the Xiao clan have recognized the weakness of the Gu clan, and how would they have joined forces with us?"

As he spoke, he took out the Ancient Jade in his hand to show them:

"We already have seven pieces of Ancient Jade. We only need the Xiao clan leader to bring the last piece to join us, and we can open the gate to the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's cave, allowing our clan to dominate the entire Dou Qi continent!

"Moreover, the alliance is only for when our goals are aligned. In the end, our clan and the Xiao clan will inevitably have a battle. We can deal with the allied forces of the Gu clan, Yan clan, and Lei clan. We are asking you to come out to give the Xiao clan a fatal blow in the battle against them.

"The existence of the four of you is a secret. Even the Xiao clan doesn't know about it. When the time comes, we will definitely catch them off guard."

For the sake of the Ancient Jade, and for the sake of still fighting the Xiao clan in the end, the four living dead were appeased by Hun Tiandi and acquiesced to the temporary alliance with the Xiao clan.

…

In the Starfall Pavilion, three young girls were playing happily in the plaza.

Despite the beautiful faces and pure yet enchanting charm of these girls, none of the male disciples of the Starfall Pavilion dared to approach them.

These three unattainable flowers were destined to be admired from afar. Once you got close, you would realize that they weren't flowers at all, but raging flames, so passionate that they could burn people to ashes.

They weren't opposed to playing games with the boys, but they didn't have a clear understanding of their own strength. They could use enough force to shatter space to pat your shoulder in a friendly manner!

More than one unlucky fellow had already fallen victim, and even a Dou Zun expert had fallen beneath their skirts. If Medicine Master hadn't fed him an eighth-grade "Reversing Fate Pill," preparations for his funeral would have been in order!

Several female disciples accompanied them from a distance. They were like warning signs, specially reminding others of the danger ahead and prohibiting them from approaching.

Medicine Master was also helpless with these three little fellows. Correcting their concepts couldn't be done in a day or two.

Especially since their mental age was at a time when they loved to play, and once they started playing, they would forget some of the instructions.

Moreover, in their eyes, killing a person seemed no different from stepping on an ant.

Xiao Yan opened a spatial passage in the sky and walked out.

Xiao Huo and the others sensed his arrival and happily revealed their Dragon-Phoenix bodies, flying into the sky and circling around him.

Seeing them, a bit of lightness appeared on Xiao Yan's face. He patted each of their heads and said:

"Be good, play by yourselves first. In a few days, I'll take you to see Grandpa."

"Grandpa? Like Grandpa Medicine Master?" Xiao Yan asked with a bit of curiosity.

"He's my father, your biological grandfather," Xiao Yan explained.

He didn't spend too much time on his three daughters, and came to the hall of the Starfall Pavilion, where he met his teacher, Medicine Master.

"Did you go to the Gu clan?" Medicine Master asked.

Xiao Yan nodded: "I went to the Gu clan and then to the Soul Palace."

"Soul Palace?" Medicine Master immediately guessed what had happened. After learning of Xun'er's death, his disciple had probably gone to the Soul Palace to seek revenge.

"Were you injured?"

Although he knew that Xiao Yan was very strong now, the Hun clan was not to be trifled with, and he couldn't help but worry.

Looking at his teacher's concerned expression, Xiao Yan couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile. He hesitated for a moment, organizing his words and said:

"Teacher, I met my clansmen this time."

A smile appeared on the corner of Medicine Master's mouth: "Your father finally contacted you?"

Xiao Yan was stunned: "Teacher, you know about my father?"

So it turns out I was the only confused egg, and I've been kept in the dark… he muttered to himself.

"The person who asked me to refine that ninth-grade Golden Pill was your father. I only found out about it at that time… but I don't know much," Medicine Master replied.

Xiao Yan said in a deep voice: "My father has cooperated with the Hun clan. Hun Miesheng has handed over the position of Soul Palace Master to him."

"Ah?" Medicine Master was stunned by this news, but he wasn't surprised for too long before nodding thoughtfully:

"It's not too unexpected. After the Hun clan and the three-clan alliance have become like this, and the Xiao clan hasn't made any moves, I vaguely had this feeling… They may not have been unresponsive, but have already participated."

Medicine Master stared at Xiao Yan, his eyes deep: "So, Xiao Yan, what is your choice?"

Xiao Yan met his gaze and said seriously:

"My father, my brother, my childhood playmates… they are all standing on that side. Their goal is to send me to the position of Dou Di, and they are even prepared to pay the price of their lives for it. How can I let them down?

"Teacher, withdraw from the alliance. The Starfall Pavilion and the Medicine clan don't have to participate in this conflict. After fighting with the allied forces, there will still be a battle between the Xiao clan and the Hun clan.

"The Hun and Xiao clans are very confident in winning against the allied forces, but we don't have much confidence in the war with the Hun clan afterwards. This is a desperate gamble.

"Under your leadership, the Starfall Pavilion and the Medicine clan are developing in the direction of alchemy. Even if the Hun clan wins the war in the end, they may not do anything to you, and there are still places where they can use you.

"Especially since you, teacher, are the number one alchemist on the Dou Qi continent. Even if Hun Tiandi becomes Emperor, he should still try to win over talents like you… You don't need to take the risk."

Medicine Master smiled and shook his head: "Xiao Yan, do you still remember what I told you in the past?

"The Starfall Pavilion is your eternal home, and I will always stand with you. I will withdraw from the alliance, but I will not withdraw from this war.

"Wherever you stand, I will stand… You shouldn't dislike this old man for being useless, right?"

Xiao Yan revealed a touched expression and quickly shook his head: "How could that be…"

Medicine Master asked again: "Then what should I do now? Should I directly express my attitude to the alliance, or pretend that nothing happened and betray them at the most critical moment?"

Although Medicine Master liked to do things openly and honestly, he wouldn't be rigid either. And for the sake of Xiao Yan, he was willing to lower his bottom line a bit.

Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, and said: "Let's just state our attitude directly. After all, the Gu clan has been kind to my Xiao clan for leaving behind this last trace of bloodline. I don't want to use too despicable means to deal with Xun'er's family."

"If you want to win, you should win fair and square!" Medicine Master shouted, as if the person who had just been discussing launching a sneak attack wasn't him.

Xiao Yan smiled.

"By the way, Gu Nanhai is near the Starfall Pavilion. Now that I think about it, the Gu clan may have already discovered some clues and are suspecting us. He should have been sent to monitor us," Medicine Master suddenly reacted.

Xiao Yan nodded: "That's good too, let's just talk it out directly, just consider it as a reward for the Gu clan leaving behind this last bit of bloodline for my Xiao clan."

As he spoke, his soul force surged out, and in just a moment, he locked onto Gu Nanhai, who was located on a nearby mountain.

Before long, Xiao Yan came to this mountain and stood in front of Gu Nanhai.

Looking at Xiao Yan's somewhat cold face, Gu Nanhai frowned slightly, and had a bad feeling in his heart, but still showed a smile on his face. He first sighed:

"Miss really didn't misjudge…"

Then he asked: "I am Gu Nanhai, we met once before. I am the representative of the Gu clan stationed here, do you have any business?"

After Gu Nanhai mentioned Xun'er, the expression on Xiao Yan's face softened a lot. He took a deep breath and said:

"The Starfall Pavilion is withdrawing from the alliance. Please trouble Elder Gu to go back and inform Clan Leader Gu Yuan."