Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 267: Ancient Clan Meeting, Something from Heaven

This is a mysterious world.

In the distant sky, there are endless clouds and mist, just like a fairyland. More importantly, the energy of this piece of heaven and earth is extremely rich. If one practices here, the effect will probably be much better than anywhere else.

This place is filled with countless steep mountains. Occasionally, a few streaks of light flash by, faintly exuding an extremely powerful aura.

These auras are enough to attract everyone's attention even in Zhongzhou, where there are so many powerful people.

In the center of countless steep mountains, there is a dangerous peak that pierces the sky. Looking up, one can only see the swirling clouds and it is difficult to see the top.

On the top of the misty mountain, a beautiful figure like a green lotus sits cross-legged on the blue stone with eyes closed. The mountain emits a faint golden light. Looking closely, the golden light is actually wisps of tiny golden flames, lingering around the girl.

This place is the ancient world; this woman is Gu Xun'er; this fire is the Golden Emperor's Burning Sky Flame... right?

At this moment, Gu Xun'er was practicing hand seals. As she breathed in and out, the energy around her that seemed like the real energy of heaven and earth continued to rush towards her along with her thoughts.

The rich energy of heaven and earth, after being refined by the golden flame, turned into a pure strand and penetrated into his body...

The quiet practice lasted for about an hour.

Gu Xun'er slowly opened her lively eyes, and as her eyes opened, golden flames suddenly flashed across her eyes, and a strange feeling of oppression also spread out along with the flash of the golden flames.

And half a year ago, his cultivation level was only that of Dou Wang, but now he has reached the level of five-star Dou Huang.

Gu Xun'er stood up gracefully, tilted her head slightly, glanced behind her, smiled slightly, and said, "Mr. Ling, come out!"

As her voice fell, a shadow under the rocks suddenly began to move strangely, and then turned into an old figure, which was Ling Ying!
Appearing, Ling Ying bowed respectfully towards Gu Xun'er.

"Miss."

"How is it? Is there any news about Brother Xiao Yan?" Xun'er turned around and looked straight at Ling Ying. Her usually cold and indifferent voice now sounded a little more urgent and expectant.

As for Ling Ying, at this moment, he actually exudes the aura of a Dou Zong level, and he is a three-star Dou Zong.

The once strongest Dou Huang of the ancient clan is gone forever!
"If not, how dare I disturb the young lady's practice?"

Hearing the urgency in Xun'er's tone, Ling Ying felt a little emotional in his heart, and then said respectfully: "We successfully contacted Master Feng, and he personally brought Master Xiao Yan to Zhongzhou, to Xingyun Pavilion, and made him the Young Master of Xingyun Pavilion!"

After a pause, he added: "And Young Master Xiao Yan has already broken through to the Dou Wang realm, and has been accepting challenges from the disciples in the pavilion during this period..."

"Dou Wang? Young Master of Xingyun Pavilion?"

Hearing this, Gu Xun'er's eyebrows lit up with joy, and she quickly said, "Mr. Ling, please tell me in detail!"

Looking at the lively girl who looked like a teenager at this moment, Ling Ying's eyes flashed with a hint of doting. He smiled and nodded, and told Xun'er all the news he had painstakingly inquired about during this period.

Xun'er's clear eyes flickered gently as she listened quietly to the various news that Ling Ying told her.

"I see!"

As Ling Ying finished speaking, Xun'er's delicate face revealed an elegant smile, "Brother Xiao Yan won first place on the Power Ranking, and then was recognized by Master Feng, becoming the Young Master of Xingyun Pavilion..."

After a moment's silence, she asked, "Who is the strongest disciple of this generation in Xingyun Pavilion? What is his cultivation level?"

"Among this generation, the strongest is the disciple of Master Feng."

Ling Ying glanced at Gu Xun'er and said cautiously, "I haven't gotten too much information. I only know that her name is Mu Qingluan. She should be a descendant of the Qingluan clan. Her strength should be at the peak of Dou Wang..."

Gu Xun'er's eyes narrowed slightly when she heard this. "Master Feng's disciple is also Brother Xiao Yan's... Senior Sister? Trouble..."

Thinking of Xiao Yan's ability to attract girls, she couldn't help but bite her lips lightly.

"By the way, where is that person?"

Gu Xun'er was not an ordinary person after all, so she quickly calmed down her girlish thoughts and asked another question, "Did he also leave Canaan College and come to Zhongzhou?"

Thinking of Lin Yuan, the young man who had made an appointment with Xiao Yan for the alchemy meeting, her eyes became more serious.

After returning to the clan, she met the younger generation of the Gu clan - they should be considered the most outstanding young generation on the continent. However, Gu Xun'er felt that Lin Yuan was more and more unfathomable. The feeling of being elusive and transparent made her feel a little palpitated.

Thinking of the agreement between Xiao Yan and Lin Yuan, Gu Xun'er's always firm confidence in Xiao Yan was unconsciously shaken.

Is it really possible to surpass an opponent like that in a few years?
"For Brother Xiao Yan, I have to find a way to find out this person's background no matter what!" She thought secretly in her heart.

Hearing Xun'er's words, Ling Ying also thought of Lin Yuan - that rather strange young man, and nodded and said, "There is news from the Black Horn Region. That person has not appeared for several months. I think he should have left Canaan College."

"And the white-haired woman who was with her has also not appeared for a long time. The two of them should have left Canaan College together..."

"Really?" Gu Xun'er's eyes narrowed slightly.

At this moment, she had a strong premonition that these two people should have come to Zhongzhou, and an idea that could kill two birds with one stone slowly emerged in her mind.

Seeing this, Ling Ying pondered for a moment, straightened his expression, and prepared to report an "important" matter.

"By the way, Miss, I have an important news to tell you!"

Taking a deep breath, Ling Ying interrupted Gu Xun'er's thoughts and said in a deep voice: "The clan leader asked me to tell you that they will hold a meeting this afternoon to discuss the treatment of the Xiao family, the key... and Young Master Xiao Yan!"

After a pause, he stared at Xun'er and said cautiously, "It seems that he also knows that Young Master Xiao Yan has come to Zhongzhou..."

"boom--"

As soon as the words fell, a terrifying aura suddenly burst out from in front of him.

At this moment, Xun'er's face was icy cold, with brilliant golden flames flowing around her body. She twisted her slender waist and suddenly rushed towards the bottom of the mountain.

Looking at Xun'er's quickly disappearing figure, Ling Ying smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Xiao family boy, you have to work hard to make the young lady worry so much about you! To be worthy of the young lady, a young master of Xingyun Pavilion is far from enough..."

"Ever since the young lady conducted the blood test in public, the young men in the clan have been admiring her to the point of madness!"
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The ancient clan hall was brightly lit.

At the spacious conference table, an old man in black, who seemed to have no fighting spirit at all, sat at the main seat, and several old men with majestic auras sat below him. They all closed their eyes and concentrated tacitly, as if they were waiting for something.

The atmosphere in the entire conference hall was quite dull and serious.

"Bam—"

Suddenly, the tightly closed door was opened with a "bang", and an elegant figure slowly walked into the hall.

"Do you really want to force me?" Xun'er walked to the conference table, her beautiful eyes dancing with anger, and looked straight at the old man sitting in the main seat: "Elders, and... Grandpa of the clan!"

When Ling Ying told her that it was the elders who asked her to deliver a message, Xun'er understood that today's situation was aimed at her, not Xiao Yan and the Xiao family.

If the target is the Xiao family, it would be more beneficial to achieve the goal without notifying her.

However, even knowing this, Xun'er had to fall into the trap herself, because if she didn't come, these people might really decide to do something to the Xiao family and Xiao Yan...

At this moment, many elders opened their eyes at the same time, and a strong pressure flowed in this spacious hall.

"You're finally here, Xun'er!"

A gentle voice sounded in the hall. The old man in black at the main seat opened his cloudy eyes, looked at Xun'er with satisfaction, and sighed, "In just half a year, you have raised your cultivation to the level of a five-star Douhuang. You are indeed the proud daughter of our clan!"

"Grandpa, clan leader..."

Seeing the other party's gentle attitude, Xun'er's anger eased a little. She was about to say something, but...

However, the head of the Ancient Clan's eyes flashed, and the firm will in his voice suddenly solidified at this moment: "The Ancient Clan's proud daughter should be matched with the most outstanding Ancient Clan's proud son! A mere kid from the down-and-out Xiao Clan... is not worthy!" "Damn old stubborn!" Hearing this, Xun'er's eyes darkened.

"You can't force feelings!" Xun'er looked at the old man seriously and said firmly, "No one can force me on this matter."

"That's right, you are the princess of the ancient clan, the most noble person in this world. Without the permission of the clan leader, no one is qualified and should not force you."

The old man nodded slightly, and actually agreed with Xun'er's statement.

"but……"

He changed the subject, looked at Xun'er meaningfully, and said calmly: "The clan leader is not only a father, but also the head of the clan! Since today's meeting can be held, I don't need to say more about what it represents..."

"Father, he..."

Xun'er bit her lips lightly, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "Tell me! Your conditions...but don't push me too much!"

"Young lady is indeed smart!" The old man nodded with satisfaction.

"The reason for my action today is simple. Young lady cannot resist contacting the younger generation of the clan."

"For the past six months since you came back, you have been resisting certain things in the name of hard training. Sigh... How can we not be clear about the matter of training? The memories of the past are indeed beautiful, but it is time for you to raise your eyes and see the vastness of the world!"

As he spoke, the old man waved his hand, the space trembled slightly, and several fixed figures fell from the void.

Several people took a light step in the air, and in a flash, they stood behind Gu Xun'er.

At this moment, the most outstanding people among the younger generation of the Gu clan - Gu Xun'er, Gu Qingyang, Gu Hua, Gu Xing, Gu Yao, and Gu Zhen, all gathered in this hall.

Looking at Xun'er and the five heroic men behind her, the head of the ancient clan smiled with satisfaction, and there was a hint of excitement in his tone.

"Miss, you are the most outstanding bloodline of our clan in the past thousand years. In the future, you will inherit the clan leader's career and lead our clan. Get in touch with Qingyang, Xiaoyao and others behind you. They will be your right-hand men and women in the future, and even your future companions..."

"As long as you don't shut yourself off, Xun'er, I believe it won't be long before you understand what a true genius is!"

"As for that kid from the Xiao clan... hehe!"

As if he had thought of something, the old man sneered: "Since he has come to Zhongzhou, we should treat him with the etiquette of the covenant and invite him to be a guest of the clan. Since the young lady objects, this matter can be postponed, but..."

He didn't finish his words, but just looked at Xun'er calmly.

Under the old man's soft and hard attack, Xun'er couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

Xiao Yan coming to Zhongzhou will certainly provide him with more opportunities and help him improve faster.

However, on the other hand, he was much closer to the Ancient Clan and the Soul Palace than before, and appeared in their sight too early.

It's been less than half a year, but she has already become a tool for the upper echelons of the ancient clan to control Xun'er.

After a moment's silence, Xun'er seemed to have compromised and said, "I can agree to your request, but I also hope you won't do anything that would embarrass me!"

"Haha! Of course." The old man said with a smile.

As he said this, he glanced at Gu Zhen with appreciation. It turned out to be a good decision to let the kid go last time. The strategy he proposed was so effective.

Then, he looked at Xun'er dimly and said, "One day, you will understand that we old guys are not trying to force you. Instead, we hope that your future and the future of the ancient clan will be bright."

Gu Xun'er did not respond, but turned and walked towards the entrance of the hall.

Thinking of the challenges and crises that Xiao Yan might face, her eyes narrowed slightly and she felt a little pressured. Xiao Yan couldn't bear it now and needed to change his target.

Thinking of this, Gu Xun'er finally made up her mind.

As she was about to step out of the hall, she turned around and glanced at everyone in the hall, finally her eyes fell on Gu Yao, the person who was most enthusiastic about her.

With a hint of ridicule in her eyes, Gu Xun'er said indifferently: "The clan leader once said that the only person who can match me is a truly powerful person on the continent... You understand, right? You are not qualified now, and you have not yet avenged your defeat..."

"The same goes for the rest of the clan! If you want to pursue me, you must defeat that person first and prove to me... that you are good enough!"

As soon as the words fell, the pretty figure disappeared from everyone's sight.

When the ancient demon in the hall heard Xun'er talking about this matter directly, his handsome cheeks suddenly turned cold and an extremely cold aura emanated from his whole body.

"Huh..." Looking at the different looks in the hall, the ancient demon exhaled deeply, but did not say much or refute. His defeat was a fact, and the loser had no right to say much before avenging himself with force.

He suppressed the resentment and anger in his heart, said "I'm going to the martial arts arena", and left the hall in a flash.

Gu Qingyang, Gu Xing, and Gu Hua all looked in the direction of the ancient demon's power with amusement, and at the same time glanced at Gu Zhen who was smiling bitterly.

"The ancient demon was defeated? Who is 'that person'?" The three people's eyes flashed with obvious curiosity.

"cough--"

Gu Qingyang coughed dryly, bowed with a few people, and said goodbye: "Master of the clan, elders, we will go back to practice first!"

"Go!" The clan leader waved his hand gently.

"Let's go!" Gu Qingyang called Gu Hua, Gu Xing and Gu Zhen and quickly left the hall.

After leaving the palace, Gu Hua and Gu Xing tacitly stopped Gu Zhen and took him to fly to Gu Qingyang's residence: "Gu Zhen, you are really not a good brother! Gu Yao was defeated, and such a big thing was hidden from us for so long. Today, I must make you tell the truth!"

"Let's go. I recently got a pot of good wine. Today is my treat. We won't leave until we are drunk!"

Hearing the harmonious and high-spirited voices of the few people, the elders of the ancient clan in the hall couldn't help but smile a little. They liked this kind of scene very much...

Soon, the breath of several people was lost in perception.

At this time, an elder looked at the first one and said thoughtfully: "Master of the clan, do you think that the young lady is trying to shirk responsibility by bringing up that Lin Yuan?"

"What's the harm in shirking it? Isn't what Xun'er said right?"

The clan leader glanced at him and said calmly, "No matter what, the ancient demon's defeat is a fact. He lost to a peer outside the ancient clan, who is younger than him. Before he avenges his shame, he really has no qualifications to pursue Xun'er."

After a pause, he added: "Of course, the same goes for others. Anyone who can't even beat his peers without Doudi bloodline is not qualified to be Xun'er's husband!"

After saying this, the space trembled slightly, and the old man disappeared in the hall.

"What the clan leader said is not without reason... Let the ancient monster avenge its shame as soon as possible!"

"A student from Canaan College defeated a genius from my clan. If that old devil Mang Tianchi finds out, he will definitely take advantage of us. We are in trouble!"

"Mang Tianchi, tsk, when I think of his smug face, my head is twitching..."

"However, Lin Yuan is so young, how could he defeat the ancient monster?"

"Do you think this kid named Lin Yuan will participate in the Thunder Clan's 'First Thunder Ceremony' next year? If he does, then the ancient demon..."

In the ancient clan hall, the old noise lasted for a long time before it slowly dissipated.

Perhaps Lin Yuan would never have thought that the defeat he bestowed on the ancient demon would cause so many waves in the future...

　Sorry, this chapter is a foreshadowing chapter with very little content. From the beginning of the protagonist defeating the ancient monster, it is the beginning of a big plot that needs to be promoted and laid out little by little, so that the protagonist's public identity can naturally enter the line of the eight ancient clans.

　　
　
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