Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 310 Alliance!

Although Lin Ran does not have the bloodline of the ancient clan, he is the commander of the ancient clan and a member of the ancient clan. It is only natural for him to call Gu Yuan the clan leader.

Upon hearing Lin Ran speak, the medicine spirit beside him also hurriedly and respectfully bowed to Gu Yuanying.

"No need for formalities. Your ability to reach this level in just a few years is truly beyond my expectations, and also beyond the expectations of almost everyone in the clan."

Gu Yuan looked at the tall, handsome young figure in the hall, a smile spreading across his face, and nodded.

His voice was full of praise, which made many elders secretly smile wryly.

In all these years of the ancient clan, no one has ever received such praise from the clan leader!

"Also, from now on, please call me Uncle."

Upon hearing Gu Yuan's words, Huang'er's pretty face flushed red, while many of the most outstanding young members of the ancient clan below her felt a chill in their hearts.

Although the relationship between Lin Ran and Xun'er was already common knowledge, the younger generation of these ancient clans still couldn't help but hold onto some hope.

After all, as long as it doesn't come to fruition in the end, they still have a chance no matter how far things progress.

But now that Gu Yuan has said this, it is tantamount to acknowledging the relationship between Lin Ran and Xun'er.

Even the father-in-law has agreed, so the matter is basically settled, which also means that there is no longer any possibility between them.

"Thank you very much, Uncle Gu Yuan!"

Lin Ran understood the meaning behind his words and quickly replied.

In the past, Lin Ran might have chuckled and teased him a bit.

After all, given all his messy affairs, the fact that Gu Yuan was willing to accept him and let him be with Xun'er was enough for him to brag about.

But Lin Ran's face was solemn at this moment. After glancing at Yao Ling beside him, he said in a deep voice, "Uncle, have you ever heard of the so-called Devouring Spirit Clan?"

"Snap!!"

As soon as Lin Ran finished speaking, a series of wine glasses shattered in the hall.

The elders suddenly looked up, their eyes fixed on Lin Ran, and there was even a hint of fear in their eyes.

"The Devouring Spirit Clan..."

Gu Yuan's face visibly twitched slightly when Lin Ran uttered those three words. He then took a deep breath, stared sharply at Lin Ran, and said, "Why would you ask such a question?"

"Uncle should know that the Soul Clan possesses the Void Devouring Flame, right?" Lin Ran asked.

"Yes, I fought against Void Devouring Flame back then and severely injured him. After that, I never heard from him again. He should be healing his wounds." Gu Yuan nodded and said.

"That makes things easier."

Lin Ran took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Uncle, as you may know, the Medicine Clan's Pharmacopoeia was held a few days ago, and as an alchemist, I was involved, but I never expected..."

Lin Ran began to recount in detail what had happened within the Medicine Realm, including how the Devouring Spirit Clan, formed from the Void Devouring Flame, blocked the Medicine Emperor's remnant soul, which they had joined forces with.

"I never imagined the Soul Clan had such ambitions, resorting to such underhanded tactics!"

"So, the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan were wiped out by the Soul Clan in this way..."

"How could the Soul Clan possibly have a Spirit Devouring Clan? That clan was wiped out long ago!"

The elders discussed among themselves, but none of them questioned Lin Ran's words.

These things have already happened, and it's only a matter of confirmation to know that Lin Ran wasn't lying, especially since the Medicine Clan members are right here.

"The Void Devours Flames..."

The ancient clansman's eyes were deep and mysterious as he slowly revealed the crux of the matter.

"The last patriarch of the Devouring Spirit Clan was destroyed by the Soul Clan. If I'm not mistaken, it was at that time that the Void Devouring Flame absorbed the Devouring Spirit Clan and put them to use by the Soul Clan."

"This is probably why countless ancient races have vanished into the annals of history, while only the Soul Race has been able to continue for so many years!"

"Does the patriarch mean that the Void Devouring Flame devoured the last patriarch of the Devouring Spirit Clan, thus gaining this strange ability?"

Beside the ancient road, an old man with white hair spoke in a somewhat hoarse voice.

"That's how it should be. Otherwise, I really can't think of any other way for the Soul Clan to acquire the abilities of the Devouring Spirit Clan."

Gu Yuan nodded, his eyes slightly lowered, a cold killing intent flashing in them.

This existence of the Void Devouring Flame is too much of a threat to these ancient races, and they must find a way to eliminate it!

The main hall fell silent as a result. No one spoke again. No one expected that the Soul Clan would hide these things. What made them feel most uneasy was the existence of the Void Devouring Flame.

"The Soul Clan attacked the ancient races not only because of their bloodline power, but also because what they wanted most was the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade in their possession."

Lin Ran suddenly spoke up, saying, "Uncle, in this battle of the Medicine Clan, it turns out that some elders of the Medicine Clan have already been parasitized by the Devouring Spirit Clan. Moreover, judging from the words of Void Devouring Flame, it's not just the Medicine Clan; the situation is the same for the Flame Clan and the Thunder Clan. It's even possible that the Ancient Emperor Jade of Tuoshe of the Flame Clan and the Thunder Clan has also been taken away by the Soul Clan."

"In that case, seven of the eight ancient jade pieces are in the hands of the Soul Clan, and only one piece remains in your possession, Uncle."

Lin Ran kept his eyes fixed on Gu Yuan, without revealing the information about the Xiao Clan's ancient jade that he possessed, and instead directly passed it on to the Soul Clan.

After all, the news of the Soul Clan's annihilation of the Xiao family was common knowledge!

"Without a doubt, the Soul Clan will do everything in their power to get their hands on that ancient jade in your possession, Uncle."

"When we open the cave of the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe, perhaps the Soul Emperor will be able to obtain the secret to advancing to the Dou Di realm. When that time comes, no one on the Dou Qi Continent will be able to contend with him, and everyone's life and death will be in the hands of the Soul Clan!"

Inside the main hall, everyone remained silent.

No one expected that the Soul Clan had accomplished this so quietly: two Nine-Star Dou Sheng, the Devouring Spirit Clan, and seven ancient jade pieces.

All of this demonstrates the Soul Clan's ambition, and the Ancient Clan is the final stepping stone to their success!

"What are you going to do?"

Gu Yuan's face was ashen. After a long while, he looked at Lin Ran and spoke.

"joint!"

Lin Ran said, word by word.

"It's fortunate that the Medicine Clan wasn't wiped out, but the Ancient Jade is now only held by the Ancient Clan."

"The Soul Clan will inevitably attack the Ancient Clan next. It may sound harsh, but the Ancient Clan is currently no match for the Soul Clan!" Lin Ran said in a deep voice. "Only by uniting and gathering the strength of the Medicine Clan, Flame Clan, and Thunder Clan can we stop the Soul Clan!"

"Otherwise, the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan will serve as a cautionary tale!"

Lin Ran's words were resolute, causing the expressions of everyone in the hall to change slightly, their bodies to shift slightly, and their emotions to become inexplicable.

A series of gazes slowly shifted, turning towards Gu Yuan on his throne, as if awaiting his decision.

Under the watchful eyes of many, Gu Yuan sighed slowly, raised his head, looked at Lin Ran, and smiled calmly.

"I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Entrusting Xun'er to you was the right decision."

"Someone come here!"

"Send a message to the Medicine Clan, the Flame Clan, and the Thunder Clan, inviting their chieftains to discuss matters of life and death!"

Upon hearing Gu Yuan's words, Lin Ran and Yao Ling exchanged a glance and both breathed a sigh of relief.

They had already witnessed the terrifying strength of the Soul Clan firsthand. Just the Nine-Star Dou Sheng, Void Devouring Flame alone, forced them to gather all their strength and even activate the clan's protective formation.

If the Soul Clan Chief, Soul Emperor, were to join the fight, how could they possibly win?

Fortunately, the ancient tribe agreed.

The expressions of the many ancient clan elders in the main hall became slightly complicated after seeing Gu Yuan make his decision.

They understood that from this day forward, the peace of the ancient clans would be gone forever. The two most powerful forces on the Dou Qi Continent would finally clash again after a thousand years, and this time, it would probably be a true battle to the death!

Victory means survival, defeat means death!

Gu Yuan's decision quickly spread to the entire ancient clan's upper echelons, and for a time, the atmosphere throughout the ancient realm became somewhat tense.

Many powerful individuals were dispatched to the Central Plains to closely monitor the Soul Clan's every move.

When the ancient races began to go on high alert, Lin Ran did not immediately leave the ancient realm.

At this moment, he had a huge amount of pills in his hands, including two Rank 9 Profound Pills!

The dense energy of the ancient realm is undoubtedly a perfect place for advancement. If he can devour and absorb all two Rank 9 Profound Pills, as well as those Rank 9 Precious Pills he found in the Medicine Clan's treasure trove, his cultivation level will surely be improved!

……

Within the ancient realm.

A bamboo house stands nestled among the quiet mountain peaks.

A gentle breeze blows, and the bamboo forest sways, like a green wave surging.

"Aran, all the medicinal herbs you need are here. Is there anything else you're missing?"

Inside the bamboo house, Xun'er stood gracefully, her elegant attire unable to conceal her captivating figure.

Her exceptionally delicate face held a gentle smile, a smile so captivating that even the most heroic figure would melt into tenderness.

Floating in front of Xun'er were numerous jade boxes, each emanating a strange and astonishing energy, clearly indicating that they were not ordinary objects.

Absorbing these massive amounts of pills is not a matter of swallowing them whole. Many of these pills require special medicinal materials or specific combinations to achieve the best results.

Fortunately, the ancient clan was large and wealthy, and had all kinds of medicinal herbs.

Now that Lin Ran is the son-in-law of the ancient clan and one of the important forces to fight against the Soul Clan in the future, it is naturally not a problem for him to get some medicinal materials from them.

Lin Ran glanced casually at the medicinal herbs before fixing his gaze on the most beautiful figure.

He immediately stepped forward, wrapped his arm around her, and unceremoniously pulled her slender waist into his embrace, laughing, "We're still missing a beauty~"

Hearing Lin Ran's teasing, Xun'er blushed slightly and glared at him, looking incredibly charming, which made Lin Ran's eyes burn a little.

The two had not expressed their love for a long time, and as the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder; their deep affection had been brewing for a long time.

However, time waits for no one, and now is clearly not the time for personal matters; improving our strength is the top priority.

"Xun'er, I need to go into seclusion for a while. During this time, please try not to let anyone disturb me. I won't be attending any matters or meetings within the ancient clan." Lin Ran planted a firm kiss on Xun'er's red lips, then whispered, "Also... be careful of the clan elders."

"Um!"

Xun'er nodded gently, understanding Lin Ran's meaning.

The Soul Clan's manipulation of the Devouring Spirit Clan to switch the prince has already been revealed to the Ancient Clan by Lin Ran. Even the Flame Clan and Thunder Clan may suffer the same fate. Naturally, their Ancient Clan cannot follow in their footsteps.

In the past few days, Gu Yuan has been investigating the clan elders. Even if Lin Ran didn't say anything, Xun'er already knew.

Seeing Xun'er nod, Lin Ran also gave a light shout and, without hesitation, used the Purifying Sacred Heart Flame to condense a fire cauldron, directly absorbing the floating medicinal herbs into it.

Seeing that Lin Ran had begun refining, Xun'er didn't disturb him any longer. She quietly left the room and closed the door behind her...

……

The pills that Lin Ran was going to refine were not top-tier pills; most of them were grade eight, and their main function was to help Lin Ran absorb the medicinal power of various pills.

Although Lin Ran possessed an incredibly strong physical body and the Pure World Sacred Heart Flame, the medicinal effects could only be fully realized by absorbing them completely.

With Lin Ran's current skill level, it only takes him about half a day to refine these pills. As the sun set in the sky, five pills of different colors floated in front of him.

The five pills were about the size of a thumb, each a different color, but all exuded a powerful spiritual energy.

Looking at the five pills, Lin Ran waved his hand, and more than a dozen pills appeared from the space, their rich fragrance spreading and refreshing.

Finally, Lin Ran focused his attention on the two pills at the front.

It was those two Grade 9 Mystic Pills!

Looking at the two Grade 9 Profound Pills, Lin Ran pondered for a moment before turning his gaze to the Grade 9 Precious Pills on the side. He opened his mouth wide and swallowed three of them.

The pill entered Lin Ran's mouth and instantly transformed into a dense energy that merged into his body.

Lin Ran immediately circulated his battle qi and began to absorb it quickly.

A pill is still a pill, and as such, it can develop resistance.

Grade 9 Xuan Dan is precious. If Lin Ran were to directly consume two Grade 9 Xuan Dan, his cultivation would inevitably surge. However, at that point, the effects of these Grade 9 treasure pills would be greatly reduced.

Therefore, Lin Ran chose to absorb the Grade 9 Treasure Pill first, and then use the Grade 9 Profound Pill to break through and advance to the next level once his cultivation level had improved sufficiently!

A massive amount of energy continuously washed over Lin Ran's body. After a while, Lin Ran opened his eyes, swallowed three more Grade 9 precious pills, and then swallowed two of the five Grade 8 pills, continuing to devour and refine them.

Time passed slowly, and on the seventh day, Lin Ran had devoured a total of thirteen Grade Nine Treasure Pills, and his cultivation level had also increased to the late stage of Seven Star Dou Sheng.

"The Grade Nine Precious Pill can no longer improve my cultivation. Next, these two Grade Nine Profound Pills will do."

Lin Ran's gaze fell on the two Grade 9 Profound Pills. After taking a deep breath, he picked up the one with the weaker medicinal effect, the one given to him by the medicine pill, and put it in his mouth.

"boom!"

As soon as the pill entered his body, a terrifying energy, vastly different from that of a ninth-grade precious pill, suddenly erupted within Lin Ran's body!

(End of this chapter)