"Five Staff Light Prison, Descend!"
As Dan Wushuang’s voice faded, five golden lights rapidly appeared between heaven and earth.
If Li Xuan and the others were present, they would have noticed that these five golden pillars of light were even thicker and brighter than the five golden pillars of light they had condensed before.
"Scarlet Red Blooming, Strike!" Seeing the five golden pillars of light rapidly closing in, the man’s pupils contracted, and his hands rapidly formed seals.
The man’s hand seals changed, and a ray of auspicious light instantly rippled out from in front of him. The auspicious light flickered, like a rainbow, and rapidly surged towards the five golden pillars of light.
Boom!
Accompanied by a roar, the golden pillars of light and the rainbow of auspicious light instantly collided. Lingering spiritual light filled the sky, and both Dan Wushuang and the man were repelled by the terrifying shockwave.
"The rules of order are damaged. I’d like to see how you can protect this Eternal Continent next!" As the spiritual light dissipated, the man stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Dan Wushuang, and said slowly.
Hearing this, Dan Wushuang took a deep breath, then looked directly at the man and said, "Even if I have to fight to the death, I will protect this land. Even if I fall, someone else will still stand up."
"Xiao Hanqiu, your foundation is also damaged. You will not be able to exert your full strength for at least three years. I have done all I can. If you wish to fight, I will accompany you with my life."
"It's a pity we are not on the same side, otherwise you would be a very good friend. Never mind, I will not make a move within these three years. However, there are more than just me under the Great Venerable. Farewell."
Xiao Hanqiu stared at Dan Wushuang for a long time, then let out a sigh of emotion, cupped his fists, and turned to leave.
Seeing this, Qin Mingjue’s figure moved and stepped into the void, disappearing.
Pfft!
As Xiao Hanqiu and Qin Mingjue left, Dan Wushuang immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. However, after spitting out this mouthful of blood, Dan Wushuang’s vitality and spirit seemed to have improved significantly. Then, Dan Wushuang sat cross-legged in the void, his eyes slowly closing.
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"Senior Brother, why have we come to the Xuan Clan?" Outside Mount Xuan, Wang Kun asked in confusion after He Xiuzhu and the other eight stopped.
He Xiuzhu turned around and looked at Li Xuan and the others. "Elder Dan instructed me to bring you to resolve the unrest on the Eternal Continent. However, although the seven of us are all in the Immortal Realm, Saint Lingxiao and even the Saint Clan have quite a few experts in the Immortal Realm."
"Moreover, their strength is far greater than ours, which is why they broke the rules and passed down the Five Staff Light Prison divine ability. We just saved sister-in-law, so we naturally cannot return to the Yue Clan. This Xuan Clan, recently, is a good place to come."
"Senior Brother means that we should unite with their four clans to jointly resist the Saint Clan?" Wen Boya asked thoughtfully, looking at He Xiuzhu.
"But Senior Brother, the clan leaders of the four Yue clans have signed soul contracts with Saint Lingxiao, and they have also been placed under restrictions within their bodies. Even if they have the intention, they may not dare to exert themselves. Is it not a bit inappropriate to find them at this time?" Li Xuan frowned and asked.
Hearing this, He Xiuzhu smiled slightly, then looked at Li Xuan and said, "Junior Brother, has Elder Dan's Saint Seal that he gave you been refined successfully?"
"It has been refined successfully." Li Xuan was a little surprised, but then he understood. Since Elder Dan Wushuang had informed He Xiuzhu, it was natural that he might have mentioned this matter as well.
He Xiuzhu nodded slightly, then said, "Elder Dan is probably unable to leave for now, so the matter of lifting the contract and the restrictions will likely fall on you, Junior Brother."
Li Xuan's heart stirred, and he then asked, "Senior Brother, do you mean that the Saint Seal can be used to lift the soul contract and the restrictions within their bodies?"
"Exactly. Elder Dan told me that as long as Junior Brother successfully refines the Saint Seal, you can also use the power of the Saint Seal. Elder Dan has long known that the clan leaders of the four Yue clans are controlled by Saint Lingxiao."
"The situation was a bit special at the time, and even if Elder Dan had helped them lift their soul contracts, it would have been of no avail. Their four clans could not possibly contend with Saint Lingxiao and the Saint Clan army. Now that you can use the Saint Seal, it is time."
He Xiuzhu nodded and explained.
"I see. Since I refined the Saint Seal, I really haven't had time to study it carefully. Since Elder Dan has made arrangements, then everything will be arranged by Senior Brother."
Li Xuan suddenly realized, and was somewhat surprised by Elder Dan Wushuang's arrangements.
In this way, Elder Dan Wushuang had foreseen everything when Li Xuan and his fellow disciples entered the Saint Seal illusion. This foresight was extremely profound.
"Yes. Then let's go to the Xuan Clan first. After meeting Xuan Canglin, we will discuss the next plan." He Xiuzhu nodded.
Li Xuan and the others nodded in unison, then their figures moved and they rushed straight towards Mount Xuan.
Mount Xuan, Xuan Palace.
"Who dares to trespass into my Xuan Clan!" Xuan Canglin and the others were in the midst of discussing matters when Xuan Canglin suddenly had a thought, stood up, and shouted towards the outside of the grand hall.
Everyone present stood up, their gazes all turning towards the outside of the Xuan Palace.
"My fellow disciples have just arrived. If there has been any offense, please forgive us, Clan Leader Xuan." He Xiuzhu said loudly, then stepped directly into the Xuan Palace and bowed to Xuan Canglin.
"Who are you... Yue Clan's Holy Maiden? Li Xuan?" Xuan Canglin was about to ask He Xiuzhu about his identity when his gaze shifted, and he saw Yue Fuyao and Li Xuan.
"Clan Leader Xuan, we are here today on an important matter. Do you have time to talk?" Li Xuan stepped forward upon hearing this and clasped his fist.
Xuan Canglin pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Please follow me, everyone."
"You all have come to my Xuan Clan. Is there anything you need my Xuan Clan's help with?" In a side hall, after Xuan Canglin had Li Xuan and the others sit down, he asked.
"Clan Leader Xuan, how much help can you provide?" He Xiuzhu asked with a slight smile.
Xuan Canglin was stunned, then sighed with a wry smile. "You all may not know, but although my Xuan Clan appears to be powerful now, it is already a mere formality."
He Xiuzhu smiled, somewhat approving of Xuan Canglin's frankness. He then said, "If we can help Clan Leader Xuan resolve the restrictions within his body and that soul contract, can Clan Leader Xuan provide more help than he can now?"
"Resolve the restrictions within my body?!"
Xuan Canglin was instantly shocked, and then his gaze quickly swept over He Xiuzhu and Li Xuan and the others.
Upon closer inspection, there was a clear hint of disappointment in his eyes. "Although you all have extraordinary strength, it is likely not enough to lift the restrictions within my body and the soul contract. I appreciate your kind intentions."
"Clan Leader Xuan, our strength is indeed not enough. In fact, compared to you, Clan Leader Xuan, we are slightly inferior. However, we do have a way to help Clan Leader Xuan resolve the soul contract and the restrictions within his body, if Clan Leader Xuan trusts us." He Xiuzhu said.
He Xiuzhu agreed with Xuan Canglin's words. If Xuan Canglin had immediately believed He Xiuzhu's words, it would have been truly surprising.
"This... Are you speaking the truth, sir?" Xuan Canglin hesitated for a moment, then asked.
"If we were not serious, do you think we would have come here to joke around, Clan Leader Xuan?" He Xiuzhu replied.
Hearing this, Xuan Canglin looked at He Xiuzhu with a serious expression and said, "What do you want me to do for you?"
Seeing Xuan Canglin's straightforwardness, He Xiuzhu smiled and nodded, then said, "We want Clan Leader Xuan to lead the Xuan Clan to join us and work together to resolve the current situation on the Eternal Continent. Clan Leader Xuan, do you have any objections?"
"You are probably not only looking for our Xuan Clan, are you?" Xuan Canglin pondered for a moment and then said.
"To resolve the chaos of the Saint Clan, it naturally requires the four clans to unite. However, we have indeed come to find Clan Leader Xuan first. The reason is likely because we saved our sister-in-law. We have already killed the Saint Clan's Saint Elder." He Xiuzhu said truthfully.
"The Saint Elder has been killed by you?!" Xuan Canglin was shocked again. The death of an intermediate-level expert in the Immortal Realm was a too shocking piece of news.
Moreover, judging by the expressions of He Xiuzhu and the others, it seemed that killing an intermediate-level expert in the Immortal Realm was nothing to be proud of.
"If the restrictions and soul contract within my body are lifted, I am willing to lead the Xuan Clan to follow your command and eliminate the chaos of the Saint Clan!" After pondering for a moment, Xuan Canglin stood up, cupped his fists, and said solemnly to He Xiuzhu.
"Good! Since Clan Leader Xuan has made a promise, I, on behalf of the Sacred Yuan Sect, accept the Xuan Clan's allegiance. However, it is not yet time to lift the restrictions, otherwise, it will be difficult if we attract Saint Lingxiao's attention." He Xiuzhu stood up and returned the salute.
"You are actually a disciple of the Sacred Yuan Sect? Oh, that's right. Elder Dan accepted Li Xuan as his disciple in front of us back then, so it is only natural that you are disciples of the Sacred Yuan Sect. Do you mean that we should wait until Yue Zhengqi and the other three arrive before starting?"
Xuan Canglin nodded, then looked at He Xiuzhu and asked.
"Exactly. Only by lifting them for the four of you simultaneously can we be completely sure. Otherwise, if Saint Lingxiao detects it and destroys the contract, we will suffer a great loss." He Xiuzhu nodded.
"Good. In that case, I will personally invite the other three to come over secretly. Even if Saint Lingxiao notices something, he probably won't think it's because of this." Xuan Canglin nodded.
He Xiuzhu also nodded slightly and said, "Then we will trouble Clan Leader Xuan. We also need some time to prepare. When everyone arrives, it should be just the right time."
"Good! I will arrange for you to temporarily reside in the back mountain, and after the three clans arrive, we will meet to discuss further."
Xuan Canglin nodded, then saw He Xiuzhu nod in agreement, and his figure moved, disappearing.