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Chapter 199: The Retreat of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan
🕑 Added 2023-08-03 18:38:09 +0000 UTCThe three Tianzuns got their chance to catch their breath, and their expressions gradually improved. However, they didn't forget to give Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's leader, Huang Tian, a "friendly" reminder.
Hun Douluo said, "Leader of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, you indeed possess formidable strength, but today's events have been noted by our Soul Hall. We hope you will act wisely."
"We're leaving!"
With that, the three of them left, with Hun Douluo leading the Great Tianzun and the Second Tianzun.
"Damn bastards!"
Others were upset when they heard Hun Douluo's mocking words, and they wanted to take action to chase after them.
However, they were stopped by Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's leader, Huang Tian.
"Leader!"
They looked at Huang Tian, puzzled. They couldn't understand why they let the soul vice soul hall master go, given that they had enough strength to detain them.
Was it because he mentioned the Soul Clan?
While the Soul Clan was indeed powerful, it didn't mean they would go head-to-head with the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan just for these three individuals.
Huang Tian calmly said, "No need to pursue them. Let them go."
Frustrated, one of the elders muttered, "That guy acted so smug."
By now, some time had passed since the three Tianzuns had left. Even if he wanted to chase them, he wouldn't be able to catch up, even with the Phoenix Wings.
The three Tianzuns had left, and the chaotic black mist that blocked their path had gradually dissipated, revealing clarity once again.
Despite their departure, Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's leader, Huang Tian, did not give the order to proceed.
The hundred thousand-strong army of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan stood tall in the sky, forming a majestic sight with an imposing momentum.
The scene was awe-inspiring.
But Huang Tian hesitated.
He was unsure whether he should continue attacking the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan or not. The appearance of the Vice Hall Master of the Soul Hall had shaken his firm resolve, and now he didn't know whether his decision was right or wrong.
In the midst of his hesitation, the three Elder Phoenixes and others didn't interrupt.
No matter what decision Huang Tian made, they would unconditionally support their Clan Leader.
"Let's go!"
After hesitating for a moment, Huang Tian finally made a move.
They continued on their path towards the headquarters of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan.
As the saying goes, once the bow is drawn, the arrow must be released.
Huang Tian had already led a hundred thousand troops of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan out. Having traveled halfway, it would be a loss of face if he turned back just because of a few words from the Vice Hall Master of the Soul Hall.
Although if he returned halfway, no one would say anything, but the respect and prestige of the Clan Leader would be compromised. As a Clan Leader, one needed sufficient strength and respect.
To lose even the respect and prestige, what is this?
A Clan Leader without respect is no different from a puppet without any real power.
The group of people continued on their journey towards the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan, appearing just as majestic as before.
...
The three Tianzuns watched as the massive army of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan marched towards the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan in the distance.
The Great Tianzun said, "Vice Hall Master, it seems like Huang Tian didn't take our warning seriously at all!"
The Second Tianzun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said while looking at the departing Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, "Just a bunch of ignorant birds."
Hun Douluo's lips curled into a cold smile as he said, "I've said what needed to be said. If Huang Tian can't handle it, it's his own fault."
"Let's return to the Soul Hall!"
"If the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan wants to court death, then the Soul Hall doesn't mind lending them a hand!"
...
Inside the Soul Hall-
Hun Mie Sheng wasn't present.
When would he come back?
No one knew.
He was currently on his way back, but the exact time of his return was uncertain.
However, one day, he would return.
The authority of the entire Soul Hall now fell on the shoulders of Vice Hall Master Hun Douluo.
The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan didn't heed the warning and couldn't seize the opportunity.
In that case, the Soul Hall wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire and helping the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan reach the other side of reincarnation early!
Hun Douluo gathered the elite troops of the Soul Hall, a full fifty thousand soldiers led by the Great Tianzun, to support the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan.
After the Great Tianzun set off, Hun Douluo didn't idle either. He headed towards the Soul Clan, intending to completely bury the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.
Based on the current strength of the Soul Hall and the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan, they wouldn't be able to achieve their goal. They needed a powerful figure from the Soul Clan!
There was no other way!
If only Hall Master Hun Mie Sheng were here!
If Hall Master Hun Mie Sheng were here, the Soul Hall wouldn't need to seek support from the Soul Clan.
If possible, Hun Douluo hoped that this time, one of the four Demon Saint would make a move. With a Demon Saint taking action, there would be no unexpected events!
...
Soul Clan-
Hun Tiandi was still accompanying Medusa. Besides spending time with her, there seemed to be little else occupying his mind.
As for Xiao Yi Xian?
This legitimate Clan Leader's wife, Hun Tiandi rarely visited her, and she didn't feel jealous. Instead, she was immersed in seclusion.
Since taking poison couldn't improve her strength anymore, she focused on cultivating. Although progress was slow, it was currently the only way for her to improve her strength.
As for Gu Xun'er?
After Gu Yuan's visit, Hun Tiandi rarely went to see her. As long as Gu Xun'er didn't cause any trouble and focused on cultivation, there was no need for him to see her.
Hun Tiandi squatted down, resting his head on Medusa's round belly.
Despite her current condition...
He lay on the small belly, and Hun Tiandi could clearly sense the movements of his bloodline, every action it took.
In truth, with Hun Tiandi's strength, even if he didn't lie on Medusa's small belly and simply stood there, he could still perceive the activity of his bloodline just by using his eyes.
However, he wanted to personally feel it; and this way was the best.
Lying on Medusa's belly, Hun Tiandi smiled and said, "My dear, I can sense our little guy kicking me."
"He told me that he's about to come out and asked me not to worry!"
Medusa's cold face turned into a radiant smile as she said, "Really? Did he also tell you whether he wants his mother or father more?"
Hun Tiandi replied, "He said he wants both!"
Medusa retorted, "Nonsense! The baby told me he wants his mother a little more!"
...
Meanwhile, Hun Douluo arrived at the Soul Clan, but with his current strength, it was impossible for him to see Hun Tiandi. He could only go to the superior of the Soul Hall, the Four Demon Saints.
Hun Tu was in seclusion. Following Hun Tiandi's orders, Hun Sha temporarily took charge of the Soul Hall's affairs. As for the other two Demon Saints, they were also in seclusion.
At present, the Soul Clan didn't need so many powerful beings to maintain appearances, so those who needed to enter seclusion all went into seclusion.
Only a few individuals, due to certain reasons, couldn't enter seclusion, and one of the Four Demon Saints, Hun Sha, was one of them.
In the Demon Saint Hall, there were four palaces, each belonging to one of the Four Demon Saints.
Inside the palace belonging to Hun Sha...
"Elder Hun Sha, may I enter?" Hun Douluo stood in the hall, bowing his head respectfully.
At the end of the hall, on the throne, Hun Sha, dressed in black robes, sat with his hands resting on the armrests. His sharp eyes gazed at Hun Douluo.
An indistinct, difficult-to-describe pressure silently enveloped Hun Douluo.
Hun Sha calmly asked, "Hun Douluo, what brings you here to disturb me in the Demon Saint Hall instead of staying in the Soul Hall?"
Hun Douluo replied, "Reporting to the Elder Hun Sha, I came here to seek assistance."
"Assistance?" Hun Sha's eyes lit up with surprise and astonishment flashed momentarily.
"Carefully explain to me," he said.
"Yes!" Hun Douluo didn't hesitate and quickly recounted the situation. As Hun Sha listened, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. After a long pause, he spoke, "Has the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan submitted to our Soul Clan?"
Hun Sha just emerged from seclusion to take over Hun Sha's affairs. He was unaware of what had happened recently.
So, after hearing Hun Douluo's report, Hun Sha was somewhat puzzled.
"What about Hun Mie Sheng?" he asked. "As far as I know, Hun Mie Sheng is no weaker than Huang Tian. Why hasn't he taken action? Does he still want to remain as the Hall Master? Or should I find someone to replace him as the Hall Master?"
...
In the northwest-
"Ah-choo!" Hun Mie Sheng stood at the bow of a ship, and a slight breeze blew, causing him to sneeze.
"Strange, just a gentle breeze, yet I sneezed. Could something significant be about to happen?" Hun Mie Sheng rubbed his nose and murmured.
As the peak level master of this continent, a Dou Sheng seldom sneezes, and it was almost unheard of.
"How much longer until we return to the Central Region?" Hun Mie Sheng inquired, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.
It seemed like something major was about to occur.
The Fifth Tianzun replied, "Reporting to the Hall Master, we have just set out. At the current speed, it will take more than a month to reach the Central Region."
Hun Mie Sheng frowned, "Too slow! Make it faster. I'll give you only one month to return to the Central Region, no matter what methods you use!"
"Yes!"
"I'll arrange it immediately!" The Fifth Tianzun left with a solemn expression.
"Hmm!"
...
Back at the Soul Clan, in the Demon Saint Hall:
Upon hearing Hun Douluo's explanation, Hun Sha was slightly puzzled, thinking, "Why does this elder Demon Saint seem to know nothing?"
Hun Douluo replied, "Reporting to the Elder Hun Sha, the Hall Master has gone to handle another important matter."
"Is that so?" Hun Sha remained skeptical.
Suddenly, he sensed something and quickly stood up from his throne, showing utmost respect. Hun Douluo also felt the powerful aura emanating from Hun Sha, unsure of what was happening.
"Clan Leader!" As Hun Sha stood in reverence, another figure in white appeared in the hall—Hun Tiandi, the Clan Leader.
"Clan Leader?" Hun Douluo trembled slightly, and his legs couldn't help but quiver.
He was overwhelmed with excitement.
The Clan Leader was right here in this hall.
However, he couldn't, no... he dared not raise his head to look at Clan Leader Hun Tiandi.
In the Soul Clan, the Clan Leader, Hun Tiandi, was regarded as a divine existence.
Though not a Dou Di, in the eyes of the Soul Clan, the Clan Leader was no less than a Dou Di.
Hun Tiandi's voice echoed, "Hun Sha, you personally go to deal with this matter. I happen to be short of a convenient means of transportation, and that Phoenix Clan's Clan Leader, Huang Tian, seems suitable."
After speaking, Hun Tiandi turned and left without saying another word.
"Yes!" Hun Sha nodded in response to Hun Tiandi's command.
Hearing the Clan Leader, Hun Tiandi's order, Hun Douluo was trembling with excitement. He couldn't help but marvel at the Clan Leader's domineering presence, which was beyond words.
The Clan Leader's aura was so overwhelming that even the high and mighty Phoenix Clan's Clan Leader, Huang Tian, was seemingly nothing.
To the Clan Leader, Huang Tian, who was considered exalted by others, was just a mere beast of transportation—a useful one at that. In the eyes of the Clan Leader, Huang Tian was nothing more than a mount.
The Clan Leader was truly worthy of his position, possessing strength and vision far beyond their comprehension.
...
Hun Sha looked at the astonished Hun Douluo and calmly said, "Let's go! We'll pay a visit to the Nine Nether Ground Python Clan."
"On the way, tell me everything you know, understand?"
"Understood!" Hun Douluo snapped out of his stupor, quickly nodding and bowing.
Like that, Hun Sha and Hun Douluo left the Soul Clan.
...
In the underground world, within the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range, the Phoenix Clan, the Nine Nether Ground Python Clan, and the Soul Hall's army faced each other, none daring to act rashly.
After all, once a fight began, it wouldn't be easy to stop.
Huang Tian, with his Phoenix Wings spread behind him, looked down upon the powerful members of the Nine Nether Ground Python Clan and the Soul Hall on the city walls.
Initially, Huang Tian thought that Hun Douluo's words were just empty threats.
However, he hadn't expected that the Soul Hall would also get involved.
With the addition of the Soul Hall, the situation changed entirely.
Huang Tian wasn't afraid of the Nine Nether Ground Python Clan alone.
But with the Soul Hall supporting them, he had to think twice.
After all, the Soul Hall has the backing of the Soul Clan. He could fight the Soul Hall, but he feared that after doing so, the powerful experts from the Soul Clan might intervene. The Phoenix Clan simply couldn't afford to provoke the Soul Clan.
The Soul Hall was, after all, the public face of the Soul Clan.
If something happened to the Soul Hall, the Soul Clan would have to take action.
It was precisely because of this...
Huang Tian decided not to attack Hun Douluo and his companions earlier because they held crucial positions within the Soul Hall. If anything happened to them, the Soul Clan wouldn't let it go easily. Therefore, Huang Tian spared them for the time being.
At the moment, within the Nine Nether Ground Python Clan, in addition to the detestable reptiles, there were many Soul Hall soldiers and powerful experts present.
If the Soul Hall's forces were wiped out here, it would be a severe blow to the Soul Hall, and the Soul Clan wouldn't let the Phoenix Clan off the hook either.
As a result, Huang Tian was feeling frustrated and hesitant in his heart. He cursed inwardly, "This damned Nine Nether Ground Python Clan actually managed to form an alliance with the Soul Hall and gain the support of the Soul Clan. Damn it! Am I going to return empty-handed?"
Fuming with anger, Huang Tian felt like someone had slapped him hard across the face, but he couldn't figure out who that person was. He felt powerless and helpless.
Finally, Huang Tian made up his mind. He said to Yao Xiao Tian, "The mountains may stand tall, and the rivers may flow, but we'll see how it goes."
Huang Tian glared fiercely at Yao Xiao Tian, spewing words of resentment, then turned around and declared, "Let's go!"
Although Huang Tian's voice was not loud, it sounded like thunder exploding in everyone's ears, leaving them all with astonished expressions.
Because nobody had expected it, nobody at all had anticipated that Huang Tian would say such words!
