#713 - The winner is decided

With the nodes of the formation completely destroyed, the Lei clan had no choice but to rely on their own strength to engage in a bloody battle with the Xiao clan.

They were not weak; even without the buff of the formation, they were not necessarily at a disadvantage. Their previous reliance on the formation was merely to reduce casualties.

Although the Lei clan was famous for its belligerence, appearing like brutes, they were not without strategy. Of course, all of this was predicated on Lei Ying being able to hold off the three elders of the Xiao clan on his own.

However, at this moment, the will of Amon had taken over the bodies of the three elders. Only the "First Elder" and "Second Elder" were needed to restrain Lei Ying, while the "Third Elder" freed himself up to influence the battlefield on the other side.

Lei Ying's expression became extremely unsightly. He had originally hoped that his clansmen could use the power of the formation to hold off the "Third Elder," but he never expected the situation to take such a sharp turn.

Just then, a spatial rift appeared in the sky not far away, and Xiao Yan, Xiao Ning, Xiao Ke, and Xiao Mei stepped out from within.

The group did not conceal their auras, and Lei Ying's expression changed drastically. He knew in his heart that their arrival would be enough to determine the outcome of the battle!

Xiao Ning's eyes immediately spotted the monocles on the right eyes of the "First Elder" and "Second Elder," as well as the starlight flowing around their bodies. His expression immediately darkened, and he anxiously asked:

"Grandpa, did you use 'Soul Summoning'?"

The "First Elder" did not answer, his expression indifferent, seemingly ignoring his question.

Xiao Yan revealed a look of confusion: "What is 'Soul Summoning'?"

Xiao Ning quickly explained: "It's a method of awakening the will of Amon within the body through prayer. Amon's will takes over the body, thereby gaining powerful combat strength.

"You also know that our strength is borrowed, making us weaker than experts of the same level.

"Although the Spirit Insects of the Amon clan cannot fight alone, they can unleash extremely strong combat power once they parasitize a host.

"The Spirit Insects parasitizing us have all been carefully selected, the kind with strong combat awareness.

"After they take over the body, they are almost equivalent to normal people of the same level, and even slightly surpass them."

Seeing Xiao Ning's nervous expression, Xiao Yan also realized that this method was not without side effects, and asked, "Will it have any negative impact?"

Xiao Ning nodded, his tone heavy: "Yes. Frequent use of 'Soul Summoning' will make the consciousness of the Spirit Insect parasitizing the body become active, and may even completely replace the host's consciousness.

"Amon once said that unless the host's strength is raised to be comparable to the Spirit Insect, this risk cannot be avoided.

"Normally speaking, equal strength between the two sides is the best symbiotic relationship, and there would basically be no such risk.

"But you also know that our family's situation... Grandpa and the others have limited talent, and their own strength is only Dou Wang, which is too far from the Spirit Insect within them."

A trace of bitterness appeared on Xiao Ning's face.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression also became solemn: "How do you stop Soul Summoning?"

Xiao Ning replied: "You just need to communicate with Amon's consciousness. Clan Leader Amon once ordered that the Spirit Insects parasitizing us must obey the host's command."

Xiao Yan did not hesitate and immediately shouted: "Please return control of your bodies to the elders."

The "First Elder" turned his head to look at Xiao Yan, his expression indifferent, as if he were unfamiliar with him:

"You are also from the Xiao clan? I don't sense the aura of a companion on you."

Xiao Yan was momentarily at a loss for words and looked at Xiao Ning.

Xiao Mei giggled and explained: "Cousin doesn't have a Spirit Insect parasitizing him, they don't recognize you."

Xiao Ning quickly said: "This is our Young Clan Leader, and also a key figure in the plan."

"Amons are like this, they only care about the part they're responsible for. Except for those who coordinate the overall situation, these individual Spirit Insects don't know anything at all."

The "First Elder" continued: "He summoned me and gave me the preset instruction to kill that one who uses lightning."

Xiao Yan said softly: "Let him continue to sleep, awaken the First Elder's consciousness, and leave the Lei clan leader to me."

"Are you confident?"

"Let's try first."

Xiao Ning glanced at him, chose to believe him, and said loudly: "We can deal with the Lei clan leader, please go back."

The "First Elder" glanced at him and nodded slightly. The starlight in his eyes gradually faded, becoming normal again.

The same changes occurred in the "Second Elder" and "Third Elder."

Seeing this scene, Xiao Ning breathed a sigh of relief and muttered: "Fortunately, they're not the kind of rigid, difficult-to-communicate Spirit Insects."

Xiao Yan sensed the hidden danger within. Not mentioning the possibility of Clan Leader Amon breaking with the Xiao clan, even under the premise that the two sides remained friendly, using Spirit Insects seemed to be a very dangerous thing:

"If the task assigned in advance has not been completed, then the Spirit Insect's consciousness will not return?"

Xiao Ning nodded: "That's right. There have already been cases in the family where consciousness was completely replaced because of this. 'Soul Summoning' is very dangerous. We usually only use it during battle, and it's best to have a member of the same clan nearby to maintain self-awareness."

Seeing Xiao Yan's brow furrowed, Xiao Mei said with a smile:

"The family does have many problems, so Cousin, you have to work hard. The family has placed all its hopes on you. Only if we win the gamble can we slowly solve these worries."

Xiao Yan's expression was solemn: "I will."

The three elders had already regained consciousness. They glanced at Xiao Yan, then at Lei Ying, with a hint of doubt in their eyes.

Xiao Yan said softly: "The three elders have worked hard. Leave the rest to me."

Saying that, he looked at Lei Ying: "Clan Leader Lei Ying, I will be your opponent."

Lei Ying had not acted earlier, firstly because he was intimidated by the strength of Xiao Yan and the others, and secondly because he wanted to glean some information from their exchanges.

His eyes, crackling with lightning arcs, stared straight at Xiao Yan: "It seems that you Xiao clan have borrowed some strange power to have such strength. Aren't you worried about playing with fire?"

Xiao Yan remained noncommittal: "That's none of your concern. If we didn't play with this fire, the Xiao clan would probably be gone long ago."

Lei Ying sighed: "That's true. In the face of racial survival, even if you know you're drinking poison to quench your thirst, you have to do it... Are you worried that my Lei clan will interfere with your plan to become emperor?

"I can promise that from now on, I will seal off the Lei realm and no longer interfere in any external affairs. What do you think?"

Xiao Yan shook his head: "Not enough. Promises can be broken. We won't pin our hopes on you keeping your word. What's more, we have the advantage now. It's not that difficult to completely destroy your Lei clan."

Lei Ying's face was icy cold, like unmelting ice. He said in a deep voice: "Even if you can destroy us, you will have to pay the price. Want to see how many teeth this bone of my Lei clan can break off?"

Xiao Yan's expression was indifferent, and his tone was even as he said:

"Even if we break off teeth, it's better than being stuck in the throat at a critical moment... As long as you are not dead, the Lei clan still has the possibility of interfering."

Lei Ying took a deep breath and said loudly: "Then dare you fight me one-on-one? If I win, you Xiao clan will retreat from here. If you can win against me by even half a move, then I will commit suicide on the spot.

"As long as I die, my Lei clan will not have the ability to interfere in this dispute, and you can rest assured, right?

"The alliance between the Xiao clan and the Soul clan can never be maintained forever. When facing the opportunities in the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's cave, you will inevitably have a battle.

"You don't want to waste valuable combat power on my clan, leading to a final loss to the Soul clan, do you?"

Xiao Yan thought for a moment and nodded:

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"Okay, it's a deal. If I win, you commit suicide, the Lei clan seals off its realm and does not come out, and the Xiao clan will no longer invade the Lei clan. If you win, we leave."

"This..." Xiao Ke hesitated.

"Listen to the Young Clan Leader," Xiao Ning said lightly.

"Everyone, stop." Xiao Yan and Lei Ying shouted in unison.

Lei Ying conveyed his and Xiao Yan's bet to the ears of every clansman through Dou Qi:

"Listen to my order, if I lose, then let Lei Dong take over as the clan leader, and from then on, seal off the Lei realm for three hundred years."

"Clan Leader, no, let's fight them," someone shouted.

"Yes, it's just death, who's afraid?"

Among the Lei clan, many people loudly opposed, preferring death to surrender.

"All of you shut up. I am the clan leader, and the most important thing is for the Lei clan to continue... And don't you believe I can win? How many years have I cultivated, and how many years has Xiao Yan cultivated? If I lose to a young man who is only thirty years old, then I don't have the face to live any longer," Lei Ying scolded.

The people of the Lei clan all closed their mouths.

Immediately, Lei Ying looked at Xiao Yan: "Let's begin, please."

Xiao Yan also extended his right hand, palm flat, making a "please" gesture.

The two men's gazes met in mid-air, and the golden lightning arcs on Lei Ying's body flashed and disappeared in place.

At the same time, Xiao Yan's figure also disappeared.

Boom!

A deafening roar sounded in the distance, and a huge spatial rift suddenly appeared, as if the entire Lei realm was about to be torn in half.

Terrifying energy spread out, stirring up a violent wind that swept across all directions.

They left the Lei realm and clashed in the void.

Lei Ying raised his hand and waved, and thunderclouds rolled in his palm. A huge lightning palm print suddenly condensed, heading straight for Xiao Yan with a world-destroying force.

"Try my Ninefold Thunderclap Palm!"

Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, and he lightly raised his right hand. A dazzling six-colored flame lotus appeared in his palm, the lotus rotating and the flames rising.

"Angry Buddha Lotus!"

The two forces collided, erupting into a deafening roar.

Lei Ying did not expect to defeat Xiao Yan with one move. His hands formed seals, and the lightning around his body surged, golden lightning wrapping around him like a giant dragon.

He roared and thrust his hands forward, countless lightning bolts turning into golden spears, shooting towards Xiao Yan from all directions.

Xiao Yan's expression remained unchanged. He gently stepped on the ground, silver flames flowing, his figure flashing like a ghost, avoiding most of the lightning spears.

The few approaching lightning bolts were casually defused by him.

Facing this powerful enemy, Xiao Yan did not dare to be careless and summoned Qing Meng.

"Meng!" Qing Meng popped out from his shoulder, staring intently at Lei Ying, his little face full of seriousness.

One three-colored flame lotus after another was thrown towards Lei Ying by Qing Meng like shooting stars. These attacks were not very threatening, but could serve as harassment. At the same time, his soul power surged out, forming a soul impact, attacking Lei Ying.

Lei Ying put his hands together, and the power of thunder condensed in front of him into a huge golden shield, blocking all the meteor-like fire lotuses.

However, soul attacks were not so easy to defend against, especially the attacks launched by Xiao Yan with his Emperor Realm soul, causing Lei Ying to grunt.

"Lei Ying, it's over." Xiao Yan breathed slightly, and a flame lotus fusing nine different flames appeared in his palm.

Before he finished speaking, the flame lotus in his hand suddenly flew out.

Lei Ying's pupils shrank, and he frantically mobilized the power of thunder in his body, trying to resist. However, the fire lotus exploded, and the terrifying power was unstoppable, instantly penetrating Lei Ying's defense and hitting his chest hard.

"Pfft..."

Lei Ying spat out a mouthful of blood, his figure flying backwards, like a falling star, crashing towards the Lei realm.

Boom...

Lei Ying smashed through the Lei realm space and landed on the earth of the Lei realm with unabated momentum, smashing a mountain.