dmims 833. The Soul Clan's Plot
833. The Soul Clan's Plot
"At the time, we didn't understand, and what happened later... you know..." Ling Fengzhui said slowly, sitting on the ground.
After speaking, he looked down at the wounds on his body and gave a bitter smile, it was hard to tell whether he was mocking his own wretchedness or the fate of the entire Spirit Race.
Xiao Yan finally understood; Ling Fengzhui's words made him comprehend everything that had happened during this time.
The Soul Clan was likely fully prepared to attack the Flame Clan. This operation was far more important than the Spirit Clan's attack on the Pill Tower, so its exposure had a far greater impact on other Dou Di descendant families than the Spirit Clan's attack on the Pill Tower, and indeed alleviated some of the pressure on the Spirit Clan.
"The Soul Clan's attack on the Flame Clan must have been premeditated... Our clan's attack on the Pill Tower ultimately failed, which was obviously an unexpected surprise for them. By attacking the Flame Clan and seizing their Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade... at the same time, they could effortlessly acquire our clan's ancient jade... killing two birds with one stone."
The Soul Clan capitalized on the Spirit Clan's state of panic. Of course, if the Spirit Clan hadn't agreed to the Soul Clan's demands, the situation would have been far more serious, with the Soul Clan facing strong opposition. Ultimately, the Soul Clan's power allowed them to wield absolute control.
Of course, the fact that the Spirit Race was willing to surrender and hand over the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade was the best news for the Soul Race.
At this moment, Ling Fengzhui's face was full of pain, not because of the wounds on his body, but because he had witnessed his family being ridiculed by the Soul Clan, but he was too weak to do anything about it.
"Another ancient jade..." Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but think of the Xiao family's fate. The ancient clan sent Xun'er to the Xiao family at that age, which meant they must have already set their sights on the Xiao family's ancient jade. As for when they would retrieve it, that was just a matter of the ancient clan's decision. In this respect, the Xiao family and the Spirit Clan were indeed not fundamentally different.
The tragedy of the Yan clan was mostly caused by this ancient jade.
"After all, it concerns the opportunity to become a Dou Di... Whether it's the Soul Clan or the Ancient Clan... they naturally want to advance further in the current situation. For the sake of the Dou Di opportunity... everyone will lose their minds and become insane."
"For it... those guys are willing to give up everything... their pride, they'll use any trick in the book..."
Ling Fengzhui also gave a self-deprecating laugh, which aggravated his wounds, causing him to wince in pain: "Only the Spirit Clan... because of their weakness, they have no chance to get involved in these distant matters. They can only... resolve the crisis within their own clan first, but unfortunately, the method they chose... is merely a temporary fix..."
"To cooperate with the Soul Clan is nothing more than handing your life over to others... How pathetic..."
At this moment, Ling Fengzhui also poured out his inner sorrow to Xiao Yan. As a true prodigy of the Ling Clan, Ling Fengzhui naturally did not want to hand the Ling Clan over to the Soul Clan. However, his voice in the Ling Clan was still too weak. In the end, after discussions among the higher-ups, he was still unable to stop everything from happening.
At the same time, Ling Fengzhui was keenly aware of the predicament of the Spirit Clan. Faced with the pressure from the Soul Clan, they were truly in danger of annihilation at any moment. Being a decision-maker was not easy at all. He could also understand why his clan had made that decision, but understanding was one thing, he himself was unwilling to accept it. His dissatisfaction with being dependent on others and his loyalty to the Spirit Clan were testing him at the same time. These two completely opposite emotions constantly tormented Ling Fengzhui, leaving him in a state of endless suffering.
For him, the all-out battle with Xiao Yan in the Heavenly Tomb was both a catharsis and a liberation. To be able to die with dignity as a warrior was a rare solace in his current situation.
"What about the Spirit Clan member who entered the Heavenly Tomb with you?" Xiao Yan continued to ask.
"So you noticed it too?" Ling Fengzhui was not surprised by Xiao Yan's question.
"That guy... isn't one of our Spirit Clan at all, but was sent by the Soul Clan. These people from the Soul Clan... after absorbing our Spirit Clan, they didn't waste the opportunity of the Heavenly Tomb at all... immediately sent that guy over... they didn't have any other intentions, they just wanted us to bring him to the Heavenly Tomb, no other requests..."
"At first, I wanted to test his strength... but I didn't get the chance at all. But I'm pretty sure... that guy is very strong... he's definitely not just a half-saint." Ling Fengzhui explained in detail.
"As for his purpose, I don't know either... The Soul Palace has always acted strangely... How could they possibly explain their true intentions to a vassal like us? But ultimately, I guess... it's mostly related to your ancestor. They don't want to be discovered by the ancient races... so they ultimately chose to use the name of our Spirit Race..."
Upon hearing Ling Fengzhui's analysis, Xiao Yan nodded in agreement, as Ling Fengzhui's judgment coincided with his own guess.
The greatest purpose of the Heavenly Tomb is as a treasure trove for cultivation, allowing the youths of the eight clans to cross the threshold of the Battle Saint realm. The Soul Clan borrowed a quota from the Spirit Clan and went to great lengths to send them to the Heavenly Tomb; it couldn't possibly be just for cultivation.
Because of their strength, the Soul Clan's prodigies are closely watched by various clans. However, the Spirit Clan is different; their younger generation faces a talent gap, and unfamiliar faces don't attract much attention. If the Soul Clan truly wants to secretly manipulate things, this person who entered using the Spirit Clan's name might be the key!
Within the Heavenly Tomb, the most important tomb is that of their ancestor, Xiao Xuan. Their ancestor was also an absolute powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the continent during his lifetime, so it's highly likely that the Soul Clan has set their sights on this place!
As one of the few remaining descendants of the Xiao clan, Xiao Yan will never let the Soul Clan have their way, no matter what they want to achieve.
Seeing Xiao Yan's solemn expression, Ling Fengzhui also managed to force a sincere smile onto his face.
"Xiao Yan... this Heavenly Tomb is now a true den of dragons and tigers. The Soul Clan is lurking in the shadows, and the Ancient Clan... will probably not show any mercy to you, who bears the blood of the Xiao Clan and has personally killed their own people. They... may all be targeting you. The road ahead is fraught with danger... you must be careful."
Compared to the aloof and scheming Soul Clan and Ancient Clan members, Xiao Yan, a young man also from the declining Xiao family, was more likable to him. He genuinely felt a sense of shared misfortune with Xiao Yan.